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5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Phone
Operating Instructions
KX-TG5050
Model No.
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.
Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.
Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
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. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico... - Page 2 Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 55 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Caller ID, Call Waiting and Voice Mail Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number.
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Page 3: For Best Performance
For Best Performance Battery charge The handset is powered by a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use (p. 10). Base unit location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio waves. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Preparation Location of Controls ..6 Display ....8 Installation ....9 Connections . - Page 5 Useful Information Belt Clip ....41 Optional Headset ... 41 Wall Mounting ....42 Direct Commands .
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Page 6: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Base unit Antenna (p. 3) CHARGE Indicator (p. 10) IN USE Indicator (p. 22) VM Indicator (p. 36) Handset Back side Speaker Display (p. 8) Headset Jack (p. 41) ] (TALK) Button (p. 19) [ ] (Speakerphone) Button (p. -
Page 7: Soft Keys (P
How to use the soft keys/navigator key Handset soft keys SPIPRIVACY1 IN USE C I D P LAY Pressing the right soft key selects the Phone Book “ C ”. Pressing the left soft key to review Caller ID information in the Caller List “... -
Page 8: Display
Display Handset “ ” functions as follows. IN USE Off (invisible) Flashing Flashing rapidly “SP” is shown when you are using the speakerphone. “ ” indicates Voice Enhancer mode is on (p. 21). The battery icon indicates battery strength (p. 10). The display shows the dialed number, call status, programming options, phone book items, Caller ID information, etc. -
Page 9: Installation
Installation Connections Raise the antennas. • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z). • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) • If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID and voice mail services, you cannot access those services. -
Page 10: Installing The Battery In The Handset
Installation Installing the Battery in the Handset Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2). Close the cover. To replace the battery: Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. -
Page 11: Battery Information
A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the following performance: Operation While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby) While using the Clarity Booster feature (p. -
Page 12: Programmable Settings
Programmable Settings Programming Guidelines The unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the function menu on the display (p. 13). The soft key works BACK as the Navigator key scrolls through the menu. How to select a function item from the menu Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. -
Page 13: Function Menu Table
Function Menu Table You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding pages for function details. • After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], and [#]) instead of using the soft keys (p. 45, 46). Main menu Ringer setting p. -
Page 14: Display Language
Programmable Settings Display Language You can select either “English” or “Spanish” as the display language. The factory preset is “English”. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Change language” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( To change from English to Spanish, press the soft key (... -
Page 15: Line Mode
Line Mode Handset The line mode is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If “ not displayed on the handset properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line “ ” mode to Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Set tel line”... -
Page 16: Ringer Volume
Programmable Settings Ringer Volume You can set the handset ringer volume to high, medium, low, or off. The factory preset is HIGH. If set to off, the handset will not ring for outside calls. Press [MENU]. Press the soft key ( setting”. -
Page 17: Ringer Tone
Ringer Tone Handset You can set the handset ringer to use one of 7 ringer patterns for outside calls. “Tone 1” to “Tone 3” are bell ringer patterns. “Melody 1” to “Melody 4” are preset melody patterns. The factory preset is “Tone 1”. •... -
Page 18: Lcd Contrast
Programmable Settings LCD Contrast There are 6 levels of LCD contrast. The factory preset is “level 3”. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Select the desired contrast by pressing [d] or [B]. -
Page 19: Making Calls
Making Calls Press [C]. • “Talk” is displayed. Dial a phone number. • The dialed number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call. To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit. To have a hands-free phone conversation Press [s]. -
Page 20: To Redial The Last Number
Making Calls To dial after confirming the entered number 1. Enter a phone number. 3334444| • If you misdial, press the soft key ). Enter the correct phone CLEAR number. • If a pause is required when dialing, press the soft key ( needed (p. -
Page 21: Voice Enhancer Technology
Voice Enhancer Technology Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand. Voice Enhancer Technology can be turned on or off. The factory preset is OFF. -
Page 22: Answering Calls
Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed, and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base unit flash rapidly. Press [C] or [s]. • You can also answer a call by pressing any button except [d], [B] or [OFF]. -
Page 23: Caller Id Service
Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Caller ID, caller names and phone numbers will be displayed and recorded in the Caller List. How Caller ID information is displayed When a call comes in, the unit will ring and Caller ID information will be received. -
Page 24: Using The Caller List
Using the Caller List The unit can record information up to 50 different callers and store this information in the Caller List. Caller information is sorted by the most recent call to the oldest. When the 51 call is received, the information from the 1 The unit will also tell you how many calls you missed while you were out or unavailable to answer the phone. -
Page 25: Calling Back From The Caller List
What “√” means “√” indicates you have already viewed this calling information or answered the call. If the same caller calls again, the call entry with the “√” will be replaced with the new call entry. If a caller calls more than once The number of times the same caller called is displayed (“×2”... -
Page 26: Editing The Caller's Phone Number
Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number in the Caller List by removing its area code and/or the long distance code “1”. Once you call back an edited number, this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from the same area code in the Caller List and each time you receive a call (Caller ID Number Auto Edit, p. -
Page 27: Caller Id Number Auto Edit
Caller ID Number Auto Edit Once you call back an edited number (p. 26), this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from the same area code in the Caller List and each time you receive a call. For example, it can ignore the area code of calls originating from your area code, so that you can call these numbers from the Caller List without dialing the area code. -
Page 28: Storing Caller Information In The Phone Book
Using the Caller List Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book Caller names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List can be stored in the phone book. Press the soft key ( Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [d] or [B]. •... -
Page 29: Phone Book
Phone Book The handset can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in its phone book. You can make a call by selecting a name or number from the phone book. Storing Names and Numbers Press the soft key (C). •... -
Page 30: Selecting Characters To Enter Names
Phone Book Selecting characters to enter names Enter names using the dialing buttons. Press each button until the desired character is displayed. • Pressing each button selects a character in the order shown below. Keys Characters # & ’ ( ) ; , – . / 1 a b c A B C 2 d e f D E F 3 g h i G H I 4... -
Page 31: Dialing From The Phone Book
Dialing from the Phone Book Press the soft key (C). • The display shows the number of stored items. • You can press the soft key ( first item. Scroll to the desired item. To scroll down, press [d]. To scroll up, press [B]. Phone book items are sorted in the following order: Alphabet letters (Alphabetical) -
Page 32: Chain Dial
Phone Book Chain Dial Handset You can dial a combination of phone book or manual key pad entries while making a call. This feature can be used, for example, to first automatically dial a calling card access number that you have stored in the phone book, then manually or automatically dial your PIN and then automatically dial the destination from the phone book. -
Page 33: Editing An Item In The Phone Book
Editing an Item in the Phone Book Press the soft key (C). Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or [B]. • To search for the item by initial, see page 31. Press the soft key ( Edit the name (p. 30), then press [d]. •... -
Page 34: Voice Mail Service
Voice Mail Service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to this service, your telephone company’s voice mail system can answer calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone or when your line is busy. -
Page 35: Setting Voice Mail (Vm) Tone Detection
— your phone is connected to a business or office telephone system (PBX). See below to turn this setting off. If you are not sure which setting is required, consult your local telephone company or contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing... -
Page 36: Listening To Voice Mail Messages
Voice Mail Service Listening to Voice Mail Messages The unit will let you know that someone has left new voice mail for you: (a) the VM indicator will flash on the base unit, (b) “Voice Mail” will be displayed on the handset, (c) “... -
Page 37: Special Features
Special Features Handset Locator You can locate the handset or page the handset user with beep tones from the base unit. Press [LOCATOR] to page the handset. • The IN USE indicator on the base unit and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset flash rapidly. -
Page 38: For Call Waiting Service Users
Special Features For Call Waiting Service Users Press [FLASH/CALL WAIT] if you hear a call waiting tone during a conversation. • The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call. • To return to the first caller, press [FLASH/CALL WAIT] again. •... -
Page 39: Flash Button
FLASH Button Handset Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services such as call waiting. • Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] cancels the mute or the Temporary Tone Dialing mode (p. -
Page 40: Key Tone
Special Features Key Tone Handset You can select whether or not the handset keys will sound tones (key tone, confirmation tone, error tone). The factory preset is ON. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press the soft key ( Scroll to “Key tone”... -
Page 41: Belt Clip
To attach the belt clip Optional Headset Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88, KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91, KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98 headset. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. -
Page 42: Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor (A). Connect the telephone line cord (B). Insert the hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes ( ) on the base unit. - Page 43 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide it down. • Raise the antennas. To charge the handset battery: Place the handset on the base unit.
- Page 44 Wall Mounting To remove the wall mounting adaptor While pushing down the RELEASE LEVERS (A), remove the adaptor (B). RELEASE LEVERS...
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Page 45: Direct Commands
Direct Commands Handset After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], and [#]) instead of using the soft keys. Menu item Ringer volume Ringer tone Voice enhancer Activate Caller IQ * View information * Get new information * Turn Caller IQ off * Turn Caller IQ on *... - Page 46 Direct Commands During programming: When “ ” is displayed, press the right soft key to save the new settings. SAVE To exit programming, press [OFF]. • If you press the direct command incorrectly, press [OFF], then re-enter programming mode by pressing [MENU]. •...
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Page 47: If The Following Appear On Your Display
If the Following Appear on Your Display... The following will be displayed when the unit needs your attention. Display message Recharge battery Charge for 6 HRS No link to base. Move closer to base and try again. Please lift up and try again. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the handset display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on Your Display...” (p. 47) for the Cause & Remedy. Problem “No link to base. Move closer to base and try again.” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. The handset and/or base unit does not work. - Page 49 Problem You cannot redial. You cannot make long distance calls. The handset does not display the caller’s name and/or phone number. The handset cannot automatically edit the Caller List/incoming phone numbers. The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book. “Recharge battery”...
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Page 50: Openlcr Service For Caller Iq
• Make sure the optional headset is connected properly (p. 41). • If “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset, press [C] to switch to the headset. • Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/support • Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Call our customer call center at: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Cause &... -
Page 51: Openlcr Service For Caller Iq
• If you have any questions regarding the openLCR service, call openLCR’s customer service department at 1-866-openLCR(1-866-673-6527). • NEITHER PANASONIC COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTD. (PCC) NOR MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA (MECA) IS IN ANY WAY AFFILIATED WITH, OR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF, OPENLCR.COM, INC. -
Page 52: Downloading Data
openLCR Service for Caller IQ Downloading Data You can download the following data to your unit from the openLCR web site. • Phone book data • Ringer melodies (Custom ringtone) • Function setup for your unit • Information such as weather forecasts, stock quotes, lottery results, sports scores and horoscopes (Internet content) Accessing the openLCR web site can be done from any computer with Internet access. - Page 53 To download data from openLCR Each time you download data (p. 52) from openLCR, the information stored in your unit will be updated. To view up-to-date information, you will need to download it to your unit. • You can select the items of information on the web site which you want to view. •...
- Page 54 openLCR Service for Caller IQ • If the handset beeps 3 times and the following is displayed, some items could not be stored in the phone book. Store items by following the steps below. 1. Erase items which do not exist on the web from the phone book of the unit (p.
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Page 55: Important Safety
Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 3. -
Page 56: Fcc And Other Information
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) specified. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. - Page 57 TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR.
- Page 58 • If there is any trouble — disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have your unit repaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone...
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Page 59: Index
Index Accessories ....2 Answering calls....22 Auto talk ....15, 22 Backlit LCD . - Page 60 Index Redial..... . . 20 Redial list ....20 −...
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Page 63: Specifications
Approx. 2.3 W Maximum: Approx. 5.5 W 5.76 GHz – 5.84 GHz " x 8 Approx. 340 g (0.75 lb.) Tone (DTMF)/Pulse Date of purchase Participant, Panasonic has NERGY NERGY TAR is a " x 1 ") " x 5 ") -
Page 64: For Product Service
Symptom • Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. • Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.