Panasonic KX-TG5471 User Manual

5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TG5471
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number,
you must subscribe to Caller ID service.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.

Panasonic KX-TG5471 Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	KX-TG5471
Category	Answering Machine
Language	English

Summary

For Best Performance

Battery charge and location

Instructions for charging the handset battery and recommended base unit placement for optimal performance.

Preparation

Location of Controls

Overview of buttons, keys, and indicators on the handset and base unit.

Installation

Instructions for connecting the telephone line, AC adaptor, and installing the handset battery.

Programmable Settings

Guide to customizing features like ringer, display language, dialing mode, and auto talk.

Answering System Setup

Setup instructions for greeting messages, recording time, number of rings, and recording modes.

Telephone System

Making Calls

Guides on how to make calls using the handset, hands-free, and base unit.

Answering Calls

Procedures for answering incoming calls using the handset or base unit.

Caller ID Service

Information on Caller ID features, display, and voice announcements.

Preparing the Answering System

Greeting Message Base Unit

Instructions for recording a personal greeting message for the answering system.

Making Calls

Using the Handset

Step-by-step guide for making calls using the telephone handset.

Hands-Free Phone Conversation

Instructions for making calls using the handset's speakerphone.

Answering Calls

Answering with Handset

Procedures for answering incoming calls using the handset.

Answering with Base Unit

Procedures for answering incoming calls using the base unit.

Caller ID Service

Caller ID Information Display

Explanation of how Caller ID data appears on the display and is announced.

Base unit Talking Caller ID feature

How to enable or disable the Talking Caller ID feature for the base unit.

Talking Caller ID

How to turn the voice announcement of caller names on or off.

Phone Book

Storing Names and Numbers Handset

Step-by-step guide to storing contact names and phone numbers.

Dialing from the Phone Book Handset

How to make calls by selecting entries from the phone book.

Speed Dialer

Storing Phone Numbers Base Unit

How to store phone numbers in memory locations on the base unit.

Dialing a Stored Phone Number Base Unit

Intercom

Making Intercom Calls

Answering Intercom Calls

Transferring a Call

From the Handset to the Base Unit

From the Base Unit to the Handset

Conference Calls

(Handset)

(Base Unit)

Special Features

Re-registering the Handset

Steps to re-establish communication between handset and base unit.

Mailbox Features

Setting Mailbox Passwords

Automatic Answering Operation

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls

Listening to Messages

Using the Base Unit

How to play back recorded messages from the base unit.

Using the Handset (Remote Operation)

Recording a Memo Message

Recording a Memo Message (Base Unit)

Transferring a Call to a Mailbox

Transferring Calls to Mailbox

Direct Commands

Handset Commands

Handset Commands Continued

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Display Message Causes and Remedies

Explains causes and remedies for common error messages on the handset display.

Troubleshooting

Common Phone Issues

Solutions for problems like no link, static, or no ringing.

Call and Redial Issues

Remedies for inability to redial, make calls, or handle long distance calls.

Caller Name Announcement Issues

Addressing problems with caller name announcements and pronunciation.

Answering System Issues

Solutions for problems related to the answering system not recording messages.

Mailbox and General Issues

Troubleshooting mailbox passwords and general unit functionality.

openLCR Service for Caller IQ Issues

Caller Name/Number Display Issues

Troubleshooting for problems displaying caller name and phone number.

Caller ID Editing and Headset Issues

Resolving issues with auto-editing caller ID and headset usage.

openLCR Service for Caller IQ

Managing Caller IQ Feature

Downloading and Creating Data

Downloading Data from openLCR

Important Safety Instructions

Panasonic Telephone Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage and Mail-In Service

Specifications

Handset and Base Unit Specifications