Panasonic Kx Tgp500 User Guide

							Registering a Unit
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Registering a unit
Operating additional units
Additional handsets
Up to 6 handsets can be registered to the base 
unit.
Registering a handset to the base 
unit
The supplied handset and base unit are pre-
registered. If for some reason the handset is not 
registered to the base unit (for example, _ is 
displayed even when the handset is near the base 
unit), re-register the handset.
1Handset:
{MENU} (center of joystick) i 
{#}{1}{3}{0}
2Base unit:
■KX-TGP500:
Press and hold {ALL} for about 4 seconds 
until the STATUS indicator flashes in red.
■KX-TGP550:
Press and hold {ALL} for about 4 seconds 
until the registration tone sounds and the 
STATUS indicator flashes in red.
LIf all registered handsets start ringing, press 
the same button to stop. Then repeat from 
step 1.
LThe next step must be completed within 90 
seconds.
3Handset:
Press {OKL}, then wait until a long beep 
sounds.
LWhen the handset has been registered 
successfully, _ will change to w.
Note:
LWhen you purchase an additional handset, refer 
to the additional handset’s installation manual 
for registration.
Deregistering a handset
A handset can cancel its own registration (or the 
registration of another handset) that is stored to 
the base unit. This allows the handset to end its 
wireless connection with the system.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i 
{#}{1}{3}{1}
2{3}{3}{5} i {OK}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired unit. i 
{SELECT}
4{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT}
LWhen you cancel a different handset than 
the one you are now using, press {OFF} to 
exit.
1Press and hold {ALL} until the registration 
tone sounds and the STATUS indicator 
flashes in red.
LIf all registered handsets start ringing, press 
the same button to stop. Then repeat this 
step.
2Press and hold the handset number ({1} – 
{6}) that you want to cancel until a 
confirmation tone sounds.
Y Handset
: Base unit
Available for: KX-TGP550 
						

							Special Features
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Using Caller ID service
Availability of this service depends on your phone 
system. Contact your administrator for further 
information.
Caller ID features
When an outside call is being received, the caller’s 
information is displayed.
Caller information for the last 100 callers is logged 
in the caller list from the most recent call to the 
oldest.
LIf the call is received as an anonymous call, 
“Anonymous call” is displayed.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats it as a 
missed call and “Missed call” is displayed. 
This lets you know if you should view the caller list 
to see who called while you were away.
Phonebook name display
When caller information is received and it matches 
a phone number stored in the phonebook, the 
stored name in the phonebook is displayed and 
logged in the caller list.
Ringer ID
This feature can help you identify who is calling by 
using different ringers for different callers stored in 
the phonebook (page 20, 23). You can assign a 
different ringer to each phonebook entry. When a 
call is received from a caller stored in the 
phonebook, the assigned ringer rings after the 
caller information is displayed.
Caller list
Important:
LMake sure the unit’s date and time setting is 
correct (page 31, 38).
Viewing the caller list and calling 
back
1
{CID} (left soft key)
2Push the joystick down to search from the 
most recent call, or push the joystick up to 
search from the oldest call.
LYou can see the detailed information about 
the caller by pressing {SINGLE}.
3To call back, press {C}.
To exit, press {OFF}.
1{CID} (right soft key)
2Press {V} to search from the most recent call, 
or {^} to search from the oldest call.
LIf an arrow (>) is displayed after the 
number, the whole phone number is not 
shown. Press {>} to see the remaining 
numbers. To return to the previous display, 
press {
						

							Special Features
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Editing a caller’s phone number 
before calling back
1
{CID} (left soft key)
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
LYou can see the detailed information about 
the caller by pressing {SINGLE}.
3{MENU}
4{V}/{^}: “Edit and Call” i {SELECT}
5Edit the number.
LPress dial key ({0} – {9}) to add, {CLEAR} 
to delete.
6Press {CALL} or {C}.
1{CID} (right soft key)
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
LIf an arrow (>) is displayed after the 
number, the whole phone number is not 
shown. Press {>} to see the remaining 
numbers. To return to the previous display, 
press {) is displayed after the 
number, the whole phone number is not 
shown. Press {>} to see the remaining 
Y Handset
: Base unit
Available for: KX-TGP550
Y Handset
: Base unit
Available for: KX-TGP550
Y Handset
: Base unit
Available for: KX-TGP550
Y Handset
: Base unit
Available for: KX-TGP550 
						

							Special Features
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numbers. To return to the previous display, 
press {) is displayed after the 
number, the whole phone number is not 
shown.
Push the joystick right to see the remaining 
numbers. To return to the previous display, 
push the joystick left.
4When finished, press {OFF}.
1{VOICE MAIL} i {V}/{^}: Select the 
desired line. i {SELECT}
L6 is displayed next to the line if it has new 
messages.
LIf an arrow (>) is displayed after the 
number, the whole phone number is not 
shown.
Press {>} to see the remaining numbers. To 
return to the previous display, press {
						

							Intercom Features
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Intercom features between 
handsets
Intercom
Intercom calls can be made between handsets.
Note:
LIf you receive an outside call while talking on the 
intercom, you hear interrupt tones (page 28). To 
answer the call, press {OFF}, then press {C}.
LWhen paging the handset, the paged handset 
beeps for 1 minute.
Making an intercom call
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i {V}/{^}: 
“Intercom” i {SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired unit. i {CALL}
LTo stop paging, press {OFF}.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Answering an intercom call
1Press {C} to answer the page.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
Auto intercom/Room monitor
This feature allows you to:
– answer an intercom call without pressing any 
buttons on the handset.
– listen to the sound in a room where the handset 
is located.
Turning auto intercom on/off
“Off” (Default): Turns this feature off.
“On (Ringer On)”: When an intercom call is 
received, the handset rings 2 times then the 
speakerphone is automatically turned on.
“On (Ringer Off)”: When an intercom call is 
received, the handset does not ring and the 
speakerphone is automatically turned on. This 
allows you to easily monitor a baby’s room, for 
example, from different areas of the house. 
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i 
{#}{2}{7}{3}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
3{SAVE} i {OFF}Note:
LAuto intercom cannot be used when:
– your handset is receiving a transferred 
outside call.
– all handsets are being paged by the base unit.
Answering an intercom call using auto 
intercom
1When you are paged by another handset, 
speak into the microphone.
LTo switch to the receiver, press {C}.
2To end the intercom, press {OFF}.
Monitoring audio in a room
You can listen to the sound in a room where 
another handset is located.
Important:
LBefore using this feature, set auto intercom on 
the destination handset to “On (Ringer 
Off)” to allow access by other handsets.
1Call the destination handset (page 45).
LYou can listen to the audio.
2To mute your sound output, press {MUTE} if 
necessary.
3Press {OFF} to stop monitoring.
Transferring calls
Outside calls can be transferred between 2 
handsets.
1During an outside call, press {MENU}.
2{V}/{^}: “Intercom” i {SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired handset. i 
{CALL}
4Wait for the paged party to answer.
LIf the paged party does not answer, press 
{C} to return to the outside call.
5{OFF}
Transferring a call without speaking to the 
other handset user
1Perform from step 1 to 3, “Transferring calls”, 
page 45.
2{OFF}
LThe outside call rings at the other handset. 
						

							Intercom Features
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Note:
LIf the other handset user does not answer the 
call within 1 minute, the call rings at your 
handset again.
Answering a transferred call
Press {C} to answer the page.
Note:
LAfter the paging party disconnects, you can talk 
to the outside caller.
Intercom features between 
the handset and base unit 
(KX-TGP550 only)
Intercom
Intercom calls can be made between the handset 
and base unit.
Note:
LIf you receive an outside call while talking on the 
intercom, you hear interrupt tones (page 28, 34).
– To answer the call with the handset, press 
{OFF}, then press {C}.
– To answer the call with the base unit, place 
the corded handset on the cradle, then lift it 
again. If the speakerphone is used, press 
{SP-PHONE} 2 times.
LWhen paging the handset, the paged handset 
beeps for 1 minute.
Making an intercom call
1{MENU} (center of joystick)
2{V}/{^}: “Intercom” i {SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired unit. i {CALL}
LTo stop paging, press {OFF}.
4When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
1Press {j} – {k} or {ALL}.
LLift the corded handset if needed.
LTo stop paging, press the same button.
2When you finish talking, press {SP-PHONE} 
or place the corded handset on the cradle.
Answering an intercom call
1Press {C} to answer the page.
2When you finish talking, press {OFF}.
1Lift the corded handset or press {SP-PHONE} 
to answer the page.
2When you finish talking, place the corded 
handset on the cradle or press {SP-PHONE}.
Answering an intercom call using auto 
intercom
Before using the auto intercom, turn auto intercom 
on (page 45).
1When you are paged by the base unit, speak 
into the microphone.
LTo switch to the receiver, press {C}.
2To end the intercom, press {OFF}.
Monitoring audio in a room using auto 
intercom
You can listen to the sound in a room where the 
handset is located using the auto intercom.
Important:
LBefore using this feature, set auto intercom on 
the destination handset to “On (Ringer 
Off)” to allow access by the base unit.
1Call the destination handset (page 46).
LYou can listen to the audio.
2To mute your sound output, press {MUTE} if 
necessary.
3To stop monitoring, press {SP-PHONE} or 
place the corded handset on the cradle.
Y Handset
: Base unit
Y Handset
: Base unit
Y Handset
: Base unit 
						

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Transferring calls
Outside calls can be transferred between the 
handset and base unit.
1During an outside call, press {MENU}.
2{V}/{^}: “Intercom” i {SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the base unit. i {CALL}
4Wait for the paged party to answer.
LIf the paged party does not answer, press 
{C} to return to the outside call.
5{OFF}
1During an outside call, press {j} – {k} or 
{ALL}.
2Wait for the paged party to answer.
LIf the paged party does not answer, press 
the same button as in step 1 to return to the 
outside call.
3Place the corded handset on the cradle.
Transferring a call without speaking to the 
other handset or base unit user
1Perform from step 1 to 3, “Transferring calls”, 
page 47.
2{OFF}
LThe outside call rings at the other unit.
1During an outside call, press {j} – {k} or 
{ALL}.
2Place the corded handset on the cradle.
LThe outside call rings at the other unit.
Note for handset and base unit:
LIf the other handset or base unit user does not 
answer the call within 1 minute, the call rings at 
your unit again.
Answering a transferred call
Press {C} to answer the page.Lift the corded handset or press {SP-PHONE} to 
answer the page.
Note for handset and base unit:
LAfter the paging party disconnects, you can talk 
to the outside caller.
Handset locator
You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it.
1Base unit:
{ALL}
LAll registered handsets beep for 1 minute.
2To stop paging:
Base unit:
Press {ALL}.
Handset:
■KX-TGP500:
Press {OFF}.
■KX-TGP550:
Press {C}, then press {OFF}.
Y Handset
: Base unit
Y Handset
: Base unit
Y Handset
: Base unit 
						

							Useful Information
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Belt clipWall mounting
Charger
1
Drive the screws (not supplied) into the wall.
2Mount the charger (A), then slide it down (B) 
and to the right (C) until it is secure.
Note:
LMake sure that the wall is strong enough to 
support the weight of the unit. ■ To attach■ To remove
Hooks
Screws 25.4 mm
(1 inch)
A
B
C 
						

							Useful Information
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Base unit (KX-TGP500)
1
Remove the base unit stand by pushing (A) 
and sliding down (B).
2Mount the base unit by inserting the screws 
(not supplied) into the round openings on the 
unit, then slide the unit down to secure it.
Note:
LMake sure that the wall is strong enough to 
support the weight of the unit.
To attach the base unit stand
Place the base unit stand by fitting the tab into the 
slot on the base unit. Then slide the stand until it 
clicks.
B
A
Screws 
						

							Useful Information
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Error messages
If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display.
Display messageCause/solution
BusyLThe called unit is in use.
LThe line you tried to join is not set to accept other units 
(page 14, 18).
L3 lines are already being used. Wait until C changes to 
l (page 9).
LOther units are in use and the system is busy even though 
l is displayed. Try again later.
LThe handset you are using is too far from the base unit. 
Move closer and try again.
LThe line is in use. You can check the status of the line 
(page 10).
Error!!LOther units are in use and the system is busy. Try again 
later.
FailedLPhonebook copy failed (page 25). Confirm the other unit 
(the receiver) is in standby mode and try again.
IncompleteLPhonebook copy is incomplete. The receiver’s phonebook 
memory is full. Erase unnecessary phonebook entries 
(page 21, 24) from the other unit (the receiver) and try 
again.
InvalidLThe unit does not have a registered line. Contact your 
administrator.
LThe handset you paged from the base unit is not 
registered (KX-TGP550 only).
LIf the STATUS indicator still does not light in green, see 
“STATUS indicator”, page 53.
Memory fullLThe phonebook memory is full. Erase unnecessary 
entries (page 21, 24).
LThe call block list memory is full. Erase unnecessary 
entries (page 31, 38).
No link to base. Reconnect 
main base AC adaptor.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit and try again.
LUnplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit. 
Reconnect the adaptor and try again.
LThe handset’s registration may have been canceled. Re-
register the handset (page 41).
Plug Ethernet cable.LThe supplied Ethernet cable has not been connected yet 
or not connected properly. Check the connections. Refer 
to the Quick Guide for details. If the STATUS indicator still 
does not light in green, see “STATUS indicator”, page 53.
Use rechargeable battery.LA wrong type of battery such as Alkaline or Manganese 
was inserted. Use only the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries 
noted on page 5.