Panasonic KX-DT521 User manual

Quick Reference Guide
Digital Proprietary Telephone
Model No. KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546
Digital DSS Console
Model No. KX-DT590
Note
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Document Version: 2015–06
604-277-0022

Location of Controls
KX-DT521
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Location of Controls

KX-DT543
KX-DT546
KX-DT590
ALCD (Liquid Crystal Display):
KX-DT521: 1 line, KX-DT543: 3 lines, KX-DT546: 6 lines
BMessage/Ringer Lamp:
When you receive an intercom call, the lamp flashes green,
and on an outside call, the lamp flashes red. When someone
has left you a message, the lamp stays on red.
CFlexible CO Buttons: Used to seize an outside line or perform
a feature that has been assigned to the key.
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Location of Controls

DHandset Hook: Keeps the handset stable when the unit is
mounted on a wall.
EHeadset Jack
FPAUSE/PROGRAM (KX-DT521 only): Used to insert a pause
when storing a telephone number. This button is also used for
programming this unit.
PAUSE (KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only): Used to insert a pause
when storing a telephone number.
GCONF: Used to establish a multiple party conversation.
HMESSAGE: Used to leave a message waiting indication or call
back the party who left the message waiting indication.
IFLASH/RECALL: Used to disconnect the current call and
make another call without hanging up.
JREDIAL: Used to redial the last dialed number.
KAUTO ANS/MUTE: Used to receive an incoming call in
hands-free mode or mute the microphone/handset during a
conversation.
LTRANSFER: Used to transfer a call to another party.
MAUTO DIAL/STORE: Used for System/Personal Speed Dialing
or storing programme changes.
NHOLD: Used to place a call on hold.
OINTERCOM: Used to make or receive intercom calls.
PSP-PHONE (Speakerphone): Used for performing hands-free
operations.
QMicrophone: Used for hands free conversations.
RNavigator Key: Used to adjust the volume and the display
contrast or select desired items.
SENTER*1: Used to assign the selected item.
TSoft Buttons (S1-S4)*1: S1-S4 (located from left to right) are
used to select the item displayed on the bottom line of the
display.
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Location of Controls

UEHS (Electronics Hook Switch) Jack*1
VFWD/DND*1: Used to switch Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb
on your extension.
WCANCEL*1: Used to cancel the selected item.
*1 KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only
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Location of Controls

Before Operating the Telephone
Speaker volume
While in a hands-free conversation
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
Handset/Headset volume*1
While using the handset or headset
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
Ringer volume
While on-hook or receiving a call
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
LCD Contrast
While on-hook
1. Press the
PROG
soft button (S1).*2
2. Enter .
3. Press [ENTER].*3
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the LCD contrast.
5. Press [ENTER].*3
6. Press [CANCEL].*2
Ring Tone
1. Press the
PROG
soft button (S1).*2
2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM] 2 times.
3. Enter 2 digits (01-30) using the dial keys (0-9), or press [ ] or [ ] to
select the ring tone.
4. Press [ENTER].*3
5. Press [CANCEL].*2
*1 If you hear your own voice through the handset or headset, decrease the
volume.
*2 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*3 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
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Before Operating the Telephone

LCD Backlight
While on-hook
1. Press the
PROG
soft button (S1).*1
2. Enter .
3. Press [ENTER].*2
4. Press a dial key to select the LCD backlight mode.
: Automatic
: Always ON
: Always OFF
5. Press [ENTER].*2
6. Press [CANCEL].*1
*1 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*2 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
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Before Operating the Telephone

Feature Operations
Making Calls
Calling
MTo an extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Dial an extension number.
MTo an outside partyN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button.
3. Dial the outside party’s phone number.
Redial
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [REDIAL].
Quick Dialing
1. Go off-hook.
2. Dial a quick dialing number.
Doorphone Call
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Enter a doorphone number (2 digits).
4. After the confirmation tone, talk.
System Speed Dialing
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
3. Enter a system speed dialing number (3 digits).
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Feature Operations

Personal Speed Dialing
MTo storeN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Enter a personal speed dialing number (2 digits).
4. Enter the phone number to store (max. 32 digits).*1
5. Press .
6. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo dialN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
3. Enter .
4. Enter a personal speed dialing number (2 digits).
One-touch Dialing
MTo storeN
1. Press the
PROG
soft button (S1).*2
2. Press a flexible CO button.
3. Enter .
4. Enter the number to store (max. 32 digits).*1
5. Press [ENTER].*3
6. Press [CANCEL].*2
MTo dialN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press the flexible CO button assigned as a One-touch Dialing
button.
*1 Enter the outside line access number before an outside phone number.
*2 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*3 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
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Feature Operations

During a Conversation
Call Hold
MTo holdN
1. Press [HOLD].
2. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo retrieve a call at the holding extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM].
MTo retrieve an outside call from another extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button.
Call Transfer
MTo an extensionN
1. Press [TRANSFER].
2. After the confirmation tone, dial an extension number.
3. Talk.
4. Go on-hook.
MTo an outside partyN
1. Press [TRANSFER].
2. After the confirmation tone, press a flexible CO button.
3. Dial an outside phone number.
4. Talk.
5. Go on-hook.
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Feature Operations