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Panasonic KX-TGM490C - User Manual

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Operating Instructions
Amplified Digital Cordless Telephone with Answering Machine
Model No. KX-TGM470C
KX-TGM490C
Before initial use, see “Getting Started”
on page 12.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
For assistance, please visit our Support page:
www.panasonic.ca/english/support
TGM470_490C(en)_0805_ver403.pdf 1 2021/08/05 10:23:26
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Summary

Important Information

For your safety

Crucial safety precautions to prevent injury and property loss.

Installation and location

Guidance on proper installation and placement of the unit.

Important safety instructions

General safety precautions for using the product near water and electrical sources.

For best performance

Guidelines for optimal operation, placement, and environment.

Base unit location;avoiding noise

Guidelines for optimal base unit placement for coverage and clarity.

Getting Started

Setting up

Step-by-step guide for connecting the unit and initial setup.

Handset battery charging

Instructions for charging the handset batteries before first use.

Base unit backup batteries

Information on backup batteries for the base unit during power failures.

Recording your greeting message

Guide to recording a personalized greeting message for the answering system.

Controls

Handset Controls

Details the buttons and functions on the handset.

Base Unit Controls

Details the buttons and functions on the base unit.

Accessibility

Tone control

Clarifies voice clarity by adjusting tone settings for clearer conversations.

Volume booster

Allows drastic increase in volume for the other party's voice.

Turning on auto boost

Enables volume booster to automatically activate during calls.

Speech booster (making your voice louder)

Increases the volume of your voice heard by the other party.

Using assistive listening devices

Connects neckloops for hands-free conversations with hearing aids.

Making;Answering Calls

Making calls

Step-by-step instructions for initiating phone calls.

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume

How to adjust call volume on the handset and base unit.

Answering calls

Instructions for answering incoming calls on the handset and base unit.

Useful features during a call

Explains call hold and mute functions.

For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users

How to use call waiting features with Caller ID.

Call share

Allows joining an existing outside call for conference calls.

Transferring calls, conference calls

Procedures for transferring calls and establishing conference calls.

Call Block

Storing unwanted callers

How to block single numbers or ranges of numbers.

Phonebook

Phonebook

Add names and numbers to the phonebook and assign groups.

Adding phonebook entries

Step-by-step guide to adding new entries to the phonebook.

Finding and calling from a phonebook entry

Locates and makes calls using phonebook entries.

Adding phone numbers to memory dial keys

Adds numbers directly or from the phonebook to memory dial keys.

Programming

Menu list

Explains methods to access features via menus or direct codes.

Call block

Settings for blocking specific numbers, ranges, or unknown callers.

Memory dial

Manages memory dial entries.

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service

Information on subscribing to and using Caller ID features.

Caller ID features

Details displayed caller information and special codes.

Talking Caller ID

Announces caller names or numbers without looking at the display.

Viewing the caller list and calling back

How to view the caller list and make calls from it.

Answering System

Answering system

Overview of the answering system's functions.

Turning the answering system on;off

Instructions to activate or deactivate the answering system.

Recording your greeting message

Guide to recording a personalized greeting message.

Listening to messages

How to listen to recorded messages using the unit.

Using the base unit

Instructions for listening to messages via the base unit.

Operating the answering system during playback

Controls for playback, volume, and message management.

Using the handset

Instructions for listening to messages via the handset.

Storing a phone number to which the unit makes an alert call

Adds phone numbers for new message alert calls.

Remote operation

Accesses answering system functions via a touch-tone phone.

Remote access code

Sets or changes the 3-digit code for remote access.

Using the answering system remotely

Steps to operate the answering system from an external phone.

Answering system settings

Configures various answering system parameters.

Useful Information

Storing the voicemail (VM) access number

Saves the voicemail access number for automatic dialing.

Listening to voicemail messages

How to listen to voicemail messages.

Error messages

Lists common error messages and their solutions.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems with the unit.

Making;answering calls, intercom

Troubleshooting call and intercom related issues.

Caller ID;Talking Caller ID

Troubleshooting Caller ID and Talking Caller ID features.

Warranty

Details the product's limited warranty terms and conditions.

Summary

Important Information

For your safety

Crucial safety precautions to prevent injury and property loss.

Installation and location

Guidance on proper installation and placement of the unit.

Important safety instructions

General safety precautions for using the product near water and electrical sources.

For best performance

Guidelines for optimal operation, placement, and environment.

Base unit location;avoiding noise

Guidelines for optimal base unit placement for coverage and clarity.

Getting Started

Setting up

Step-by-step guide for connecting the unit and initial setup.

Handset battery charging

Instructions for charging the handset batteries before first use.

Base unit backup batteries

Information on backup batteries for the base unit during power failures.

Recording your greeting message

Guide to recording a personalized greeting message for the answering system.

Controls

Handset Controls

Details the buttons and functions on the handset.

Base Unit Controls

Details the buttons and functions on the base unit.

Accessibility

Tone control

Clarifies voice clarity by adjusting tone settings for clearer conversations.

Volume booster

Allows drastic increase in volume for the other party's voice.

Turning on auto boost

Enables volume booster to automatically activate during calls.

Speech booster (making your voice louder)

Increases the volume of your voice heard by the other party.

Using assistive listening devices

Connects neckloops for hands-free conversations with hearing aids.

Making;Answering Calls

Making calls

Step-by-step instructions for initiating phone calls.

Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume

How to adjust call volume on the handset and base unit.

Answering calls

Instructions for answering incoming calls on the handset and base unit.

Useful features during a call

Explains call hold and mute functions.

For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users

How to use call waiting features with Caller ID.

Call share

Allows joining an existing outside call for conference calls.

Transferring calls, conference calls

Procedures for transferring calls and establishing conference calls.

Call Block

Storing unwanted callers

How to block single numbers or ranges of numbers.

Phonebook

Phonebook

Add names and numbers to the phonebook and assign groups.

Adding phonebook entries

Step-by-step guide to adding new entries to the phonebook.

Finding and calling from a phonebook entry

Locates and makes calls using phonebook entries.

Adding phone numbers to memory dial keys

Adds numbers directly or from the phonebook to memory dial keys.

Programming

Menu list

Explains methods to access features via menus or direct codes.

Call block

Settings for blocking specific numbers, ranges, or unknown callers.

Memory dial

Manages memory dial entries.

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID service

Information on subscribing to and using Caller ID features.

Caller ID features

Details displayed caller information and special codes.

Talking Caller ID

Announces caller names or numbers without looking at the display.

Viewing the caller list and calling back

How to view the caller list and make calls from it.

Answering System

Answering system

Overview of the answering system's functions.

Turning the answering system on;off

Instructions to activate or deactivate the answering system.

Recording your greeting message

Guide to recording a personalized greeting message.

Listening to messages

How to listen to recorded messages using the unit.

Using the base unit

Instructions for listening to messages via the base unit.

Operating the answering system during playback

Controls for playback, volume, and message management.

Using the handset

Instructions for listening to messages via the handset.

Storing a phone number to which the unit makes an alert call

Adds phone numbers for new message alert calls.

Remote operation

Accesses answering system functions via a touch-tone phone.

Remote access code

Sets or changes the 3-digit code for remote access.

Using the answering system remotely

Steps to operate the answering system from an external phone.

Answering system settings

Configures various answering system parameters.

Useful Information

Storing the voicemail (VM) access number

Saves the voicemail access number for automatic dialing.

Listening to voicemail messages

How to listen to voicemail messages.

Error messages

Lists common error messages and their solutions.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems with the unit.

Making;answering calls, intercom

Troubleshooting call and intercom related issues.

Caller ID;Talking Caller ID

Troubleshooting Caller ID and Talking Caller ID features.

Warranty

Details the product's limited warranty terms and conditions.

Panasonic KX-TGM490C Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCordless Telephone
Frequency1.9 GHz
Caller IDYes
Call WaitingYes
SpeakerphoneYes
IntercomYes
Answering SystemYes
Hearing Aid CompatibleYes
AmplificationYes
Amplification DetailsUp to 40 dB
Talking Caller IDYes
Power SourceAC Adapter
Maximum number of handsets supported6
ExpandableYes
Backlit DisplayYes
DisplayLCD
Power BackupNo
Volume ControlYes
Voice Volume ControlYes
DECT 6.0 TechnologyYes
RangeUp to 1000 feet
Battery LifeUp to 7 days standby

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