Panasonic KX-TG5778C User manual

This unit is compatible with Call Display. To use this feature, you must subscribe
to the appropriate service offered by your telephone service provider.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for
future reference.
For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Charge the handset battery for 7 hours before initial use.
Operating Instructions
5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless
Answering System
Model No. KX-TG5778C
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Table of Contents
2
Introduction
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Feature highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About these operating instructions . . . . . 4
Expanding your phone system . . . . . . . . 7
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . 11
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preparation
Setting up the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting up the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Symbols used in these operating
instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the unit before use . . . . . . . . . . 25
Accessibility Features
Accessibility features (KX-TG5778C/KX-
TGA572C only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Useful features during a call. . . . . . . . . 31
Phonebook
Handset phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Base Unit Speed Dialer
Base unit speed dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Call Display Service
Using Call Display service . . . . . . . . . . 41
Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Programming
Programmable settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Customizing handset ringer tone and
display (KX-TGA570C/KX-TGA571C
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Answering System
Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Listening to messages using the base
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Listening to messages using the
handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Voice memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Answering system settings . . . . . . . . . . 65
Voice Mail Service
Using Voice Mail service. . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Multi-unit Operation
Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Transferring calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Conference calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Registering a handset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Useful Information
Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Shoulder rest attachment . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Additional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Index
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.
We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Feature highlights
NName announce
This feature allows audible confirmation of displayed names or phone numbers while
searching the caller list, phonebook, etc. (page 27)
NKey announce
This feature allows the handset to announce certain function keys you have pressed
(page 28).
NTalking Call Display
This feature allows the handset to announce the displayed caller name or phone
number when a call is received (page 41).
NSlow Talk®
You can slow down the voice of the person you are talking to, making it easier to hear
and understand (page 28).
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the base unit)
Name and address of dealer
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About these operating instructions
Notable differences among KX-TG5778C, KX-TGA570C, KX-
TGA571C, and KX-TGA572C
These operating instructions can be used for KX-TG5778C. They also describe the
operations related to these optional handsets.
– KX-TG5778C and KX-TGA572C feature a monochrome display handset with
accessibility features.
– KX-TGA570C features a monochrome display handset.
– KX-TGA571C features a colour display handset with USB-support.
Important:
LFeatures and operations indicated by “monochrome display models” are for KX-
TG5778C users, KX-TGA570C (accessory handset) users, and KX-TGA572C
(accessory handset) users only.
LFeatures and operations indicated by “colour display model” are for KX-TGA571C
(accessory handset) users only.
LFor the differences among the monochrome display handset (KX-TGA570C), the colour
display handset (KX-TGA571C), and the monochrome display handset with
accessibility features (KX-TGA572C), see page 8.
LReferences in these operating instructions to “a charger” or “other handsets” are for
accessory handset users only. See “Expanding your phone system” on page 7.
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KX-TG5778C
Optional handset
Monochrome display
handset with accessibility
features (KX-TGA572C)
KX-TGA570C KX-TGA571C KX-TGA572C
Colour display
handset
Monochrome
display handset
Monochrome display
handset with accessibility
features
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Monochrome display models:
KX-TGA570C/KX-TGA572C (included
with KX-TG5778C)
Colour display model:
KX-TGA571C
LHandset shown is KX-TGA572C.
1Using the soft keys
The handset features 3 soft keys. By
pressing a soft key, you can select the
feature shown directly above it on the
display.
1Using the soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and
joystick (middle soft key). By pressing a
soft key, you can select the feature shown
directly above it on the display.
Middle soft key:
The joystick can be used to select the
centre soft key icon, by pressing down on
the centre of the joystick.
2Using the navigator key
The handset navigator key can be used to
navigate through menus and to select
items shown on the display, by pressing
{^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}.
2Using the joystick
The handset joystick can be used to
navigate through menus and to select
items shown on the display, by pushing it
up {^}, down {V}, left {<}, or right {>}.
1
2
1
2
Middle
soft key
{V}
{^}
{<}{>}
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Expanding your phone system
You can expand the phone system by registering the following handsets and other devices
to a single base unit: max. 8
*1 By registering the 5.8 GHz USB adaptor KX-TGA575C to your base unit and installing
Skype software to your computer, you can make calls with your handset over the
Internet via the computer. For operations related to this USB adaptor, refer to the
operating instructions included with the USB adaptor.
Trademark
LSkype is a registered brand or trademark of Skype Limited in the United States and/or
other countries.
Handsets and other devices: max. 8
5.8 GHz expandable
digital cordless
handset
KX-TGA570C
(Monochrome display
type)
5.8 GHz expandable digital
cordless camera
KX-TGA573C
(For camera monitoring
from a colour display
handset KX-TGA571C)
max. 7
5.8 GHz expandable
digital cordless
handset
KX-TGA571C
(Colour display type
with USB support)
5.8 GHz USB adaptor
KX-TGA575C
(For calls over the
Internet)*1
max. 1
5.8 GHz expandable
digital cordless
handset
KX-TGA572C
(Monochrome display
type with accessibility
features)
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Handset feature overview for KX-TGA570C, KX-TGA571C, and KX-
TGA572C
Operations and features of the 2 different accessory handsets have certain differences as
indicated in the table below.
*1 USB-support allows you to connect the handset to your computer and send images and
melodies from your computer to the handset, as well as create and edit phonebook
entries using your computer.
*2 For information on using this feature, refer to the help section of the GIGARANGE USB
Utility software. If you have not installed the GIGARANGE USB Utility software, refer to
the included “Installation Guide for GIGARANGE USB Utility” for details.
*3 Requires the 5.8 GHz expandable digital cordless camera KX-TGA573C.
Feature KX-TGA570C KX-TGA571C KX-TGA572C Page
Description Available as
accessory
handset only
Available as
accessory
handset only
Same handset
supplied with
KX-TG5778C
–
Display type Monochrome Colour Monochrome –
Display size 1.4 inch 1.5 inch 1.4 inch –
Control type Navigator key Joystick Navigator key 6
USB-support*1*2 –r––
Custom ring rr –56
Melody Utility*2 –r––
Picture ID – r–42
Picture Utility*2 –r––
Wallpaper – r–58
Phonebook Utility*2 –r––
Memory status display – r–59
Camera monitoring*3 –r––
Slow Talk – – r28
Voice announcement for
phonebook, caller list,
redial list, and function
keys
––r27
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Accessory information
Included accessories
*1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset.
No. Accessory item Quantity
1AC adaptor for base unit 1
2Telephone line cord 1
3Battery 1
4Handset cover*1 1
5Belt clip 1
6Shoulder rest attachment 1
1234
56
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Additional/replacement accessories
*1 KX-TGA570C/KX-TGA571C only
Note:
LYou can expand your phone system by registering additional compatible Panasonic
units (page 7).
GIGARANGE®USB utility (Colour display model only)
The CD-ROM included with KX-TGA571C contains the GIGARANGE USB Utility.
Allows you to use your computer to:
– Add, edit, erase, and copy phonebook entries
– Send images stored in your computer to your phone
– Send melodies stored in your computer to your phone
LTo install the GIGARANGE USB Utility software in your computer, refer to the
“Installation Guide for GIGARANGE USB Utility” for installation details.
Accessory item Order number
Rechargeable nickel metal
hydride (Ni-MH) battery
HHR-P105
Headset RP-TCA86, RP-TCA91, RP-TCA92, RP-TCA94, or RP-
TCA95
Wall-mounting adaptor for
base unit
PQKL10078Z1
Audio cable*1 PQJA10165Z
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