5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Phone KX-TG6021 - Panasonic

TG602X 605X.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Introduction For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other. L For maximum coverage and noisefree communications, place your base unit: – at a convenient, high, and central location with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in an indoor environment. – away from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices or other phones. – avoid facing radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations (avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or near a window). L Coverage and voice quality depends on the local environmental conditions. L If the reception for a base unit location is not satisfactory, move the base unit to another location for better reception. L The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 C (41 F) or greater than 40 C (104 F). Damp basements should also be avoided. L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc. L Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. Routine care L Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. Environment L Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors. L The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration. L The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight. L Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. L When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet. 8 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help

TG602X 605X.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Preparation Setting up the base unit Connecting the AC adaptor and telephone line cord Connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit and telephone line jack (A). Connect the AC adaptor cord (B) by pressing the plug firmly (C). L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV203. If you subscribe to a DSL service Please attach a noise filter (contact your DSL provider) to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the following: – Noise is heard during conversations. – Caller ID features do not function properly. To single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) Noise filter B To single-line telephone A jack (RJ11C) Setting up the handset Connecting the AC adaptor C (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Hooks Note: L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floormounted AC outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected. L The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a corded telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone line jack using a Panasonic T-adaptor (page 5). Available model: KX-TG6022/KX-TG6052/ KX-TG6053/KX-TG6054 L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV208. (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Bottom of the charger Hooks Hooks Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 9

TG602X 605X.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Preparation Battery installation/ replacement Battery charge 1 Press the notch of the handset cover firmly, and slide it in the direction of the arrow. L If necessary, remove the old battery. Place the handset on the base unit or charger for 7 hours before initial use. L While charging, “Charging” is displayed and the charge indicator on the handset lights in amber. When the battery is fully charged, “Charge completed” is displayed and the indicator lights in green. Base unit: 2 Insert the battery (A), and press it down until it snaps into position (B). Then close the handset cover (C, D). B A Charge contacts C D Important: L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic battery noted on page 5. L Model shown is KX-TG6021. Charger: Available model: KX-TG6022/KX-TG6052/ KX-TG6053/KX-TG6054 Attention: A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800822-8837) for information on how to recycle this battery. 10 Charge contacts For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help

TG602X 605X.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Preparation Note: L If you want to use the handset immediately, charge the battery for at least 15 minutes. L To ensure that the battery charges properly, clean the charge contacts of the handset, base unit, and charger with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to the exposure of grease, dust, or high humidity. L When the battery is empty, “Charge for 7h” is displayed and the charge indicator does not light for about 5 minutes to concentrate on charging. Battery level Battery icon Battery level 5 Fully charged 6 Medium 7 Low Flashing: needs to be recharged. Empty 8 Note: L When the battery needs to be charged, the handset beeps intermittently during use. Note: L Battery operating time may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions and surrounding temperature. L Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off the base unit or charger, even when the handset is not in use. L After the handset is fully charged, displaying “Charge completed”, it may be left on the base unit or charger without any ill effect on the battery. L The battery level may not be displayed correctly after you replace the battery. In this case, place the handset on the base unit or charger and let it charge for 7 hours. Symbols used in these operating instructions Symbol Meaning {} Button name/ soft key name The words in the brackets indicate button names/soft key names on the handset and base unit. Example: Unit keys: {C}, {OFF} Soft keys: {View CID}, {Phonebook} i Proceed to the next operation. “” Example: “Alarm” The words in quotations indicate the menu on the display. Example: {V}/{ }: “Off” Press {V} or { } to select “Off”. Panasonic battery performance Operation Operating time While in use (talking) Up to 5 hours While not in use (standby) Up to 11 days While using the clarity booster feature (page 17) Up to 3 hours For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 11

TG602X 605X.book Page 12 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Preparation Base unit (KX-TG6051/KXTG6052/KX-TG6053/KXTG6054) Controls Base unit (KX-TG6021/KXTG6022) A BC D E F G H I A B N M LK C A IN USE indicator B {LOCATOR} C Charge contacts A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 12 Speaker {GREETING REC} (Recording) {GREETING CHECK} {ANSWER ON} ANSWER ON indicator VOLUME { } { } { } (SKIP) {MESSAGE} MESSAGE indicator {ERASE} {STOP} {LOCATOR} {INTERCOM} MIC (Microphone) IN USE indicator { } (REPEAT) Charge contacts For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help J

TG602X 605X.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Preparation Handset K L M Using 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 { }. Adjusting audio volume Press { } or {V} repeatedly while talking. A B C D E F G H { } N O B { } { } P Q {V} R Using the soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the feature shown directly above it on the display. I J A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Speaker Soft keys Headset jack {C} (TALK) Navigator key ({ } {V} { } { }) {s} (SP-PHONE) {*} (TONE) {FLASH} {CALL WAIT} Microphone Charge contacts Lanyard/strap eyelet Charge indicator Ringer indicator Message indicator Receiver Display {MENU} {OFF} {PAUSE} {REDIAL} {HOLD} {INTERCOM} 5 10:30AM [1] View Phone KCID book L Display Handset display items Displayed item Meaning J Voice enhancer is on. 5 Battery level Example: [1] The handset’s extension number (example shown here: handset 1) For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 13

TG602X 605X.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Preparation Setting the unit before use Important: L To program features by scrolling through the display menus, see page 24. Display language You can select either “English” or “Español” as the display language. The default setting is “English”. 1 KX-TG6021/KX-TG6022 {MENU} i {0}{8} KX-TG6051/KX-TG6052/ KX-TG6053/KX-TG6054 {MENU} i {0}{8}{1} 2 {V}/{ }: Select the desired setting. 3 Press the right soft key to save. i {OFF} Voice guidance language Available model: KX-TG6051/KX-TG6052/ KX-TG6053/KX-TG6054 You can select either “English” or “Español” as the voice guidance language of the answering system. The default setting is “English”. 1 {MENU} i {0}{8}{2} 2 {V}/{ }: Select the desired setting. 3 {Save} i {OFF} 14 Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is “Tone”. “Tone”: For tone dial service. “Pulse”: For rotary/pulse dial service. 1 {MENU} i {0}{5}{1} 2 {V}/{ }: Select the desired setting. 3 {Save} i {OFF} Date and time Set the correct date and time. – To use the available alarm function (page 28). – When you play back a message from the answering system (page 31), the unit announces the day and time it was recorded. (KX-TG6051/KXTG6052/KX-TG6053/KX-TG6054) 1 {MENU} i {4}{1} 2 Enter the current month, day, and year by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: August 15, 2007 {0}{8} {1}{5} {0}{7} 3 Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits for each. Example: 9:30 {0}{9} {3}{0} 4 {AM/PM}: Select “AM” or “PM”. 5 {Save} i {OFF} Note: L If you make a mistake when entering the date and time, press { }, { }, { }, or {V} to move the cursor, then make the correction. L The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure. In this case, set the date and time again. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help

TG602X 605X.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Making/Answering Calls Making calls 1 Dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {Clear}. 2 Press {C} or {Call}. 3 When you finish talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Note: L “Line in use” is displayed when someone is talking on the handset or another phone. Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number, and press {s}. L Speak alternately with the other party. 2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}. Note: L Use the speakerphone in a quiet environment. L To switch to the receiver, press {C}. Erasing a number in the redial list 1 {REDIAL} 2 {V}/{ }: Select the desired phone number. 3 {Erase} i {Yes} i {OFF} PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users) A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service. When storing a calling card access number and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also needed (page 20). For example, if you need to dial the line access number “9” when making outside calls with a PBX: 1 {9} i {PAUSE} i Dial the phone number. 2 {C} Note: L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time {PAUSE} is pressed. Press repeatedly to insert longer pauses. Adjusting the receiver/speaker volume Press { } or {V} repeatedly while talking. Making a call using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list (each 48 digits max.). 1 {REDIAL} 2 {V}/{ }: Select the desired phone number. 3 {C} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 15

TG602X 605X.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Making/Answering Calls Answering calls When a call is being received, the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. 1 Press {C} or {s}. L You can also answer the call by pressing any dial key from {0} to {9}, {*}, {#}, or {INTERCOM}. (Any key talk feature) 2 When you finish talking, press {OFF}. Note: L You can change the ringer indicator color and the ringer tone (page 26). You can also adjust the handset ringer volume (page 27). Auto talk This feature allows you to answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press {C}. To activate this feature, see page 26. Temporary ringer off While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing {OFF}. Adjusting the base unit ringer volume Available model: KX-TG6051/KX-TG6052/ KX-TG6053/KX-TG6054 Press { } or { } repeatedly to select the desired volume. L To turn the ringer off, press and hold { } until the unit beeps 2 times. 16 Useful features during a call HOLD button This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold. Press {HOLD} 2 times during an outside call. L To release the hold, press {C}. L Another handset user can take the call by pressing {C}. Note: L If another phone is connected to the same line (page 9), you can also take the call by lifting its handset. L If a call is kept on hold for more than 6 minutes, an alarm tone starts to sound and the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call is disconnected. Mute button While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party, but the other party cannot hear you. To mute your voice, press {Mute}. L To return to the conversation, press {Mute} or {C}. Note: L When this feature is turned on, {Mute} flashes. L {Mute} is a soft key visible on the handset display during a call. FLASH button Pressing {FLASH} 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. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help

TG602X 605X.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Making/Answering Calls Note: L To change the flash time, see page 27. For Call Waiting service users To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to Call Waiting service of your telephone service provider. This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone. If you receive a call while on the phone, you will hear a Call Waiting tone. Please contact your telephone service provider for details and availability of this service in your area. Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd call. L To switch between calls, press {CALL WAIT}. Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/pulse service users) You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch tone services (for example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.). Press {*} (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. Handset clarity booster This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is used in an area where there may be interference. During an outside call, this feature is turned on automatically when necessary. You can also turn this feature on or off manually. 2 {V}/{ }: Select “Booster on” or “Booster off”. i {Select} Note: L When this feature is turned on, “BOOST” flashes. L When this feature is turned off manually during a call, it does not turn on automatically during the same call. L While this feature is turned on; – the battery operating time is shortened (page 11). – the maximum number of extensions that can be used at a time may decrease. Handset voice enhancer This feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand (page 27). KX-TG6021/KX-TG6022 Press {(VE)} during an outside call to turn on or off this feature. KX-TG6051/KX-TG6052/KX-TG6053/ KX-TG6054 1 Press {MENU} during an outside call. 2 {V}/{ }: Select “V.E. on” or “V.E. off”. i {Select} Note: L When this feature is turned on, J is displayed. L Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line, this feature may emphasize existing line noise. If it becomes difficult to hear, turn this feature off. 1 Press {MENU} during an outside call. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 17

TG602X 605X.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Making/Answering Calls Slow Talk Available model: KX-TG6051/KX-TG6052/ KX-TG6053/KX-TG6054 This feature works to help slow down the incoming audio when you are having a conversation with an outside party. Important: L You cannot use this feature when; – the handset announces names or phone numbers while receiving a call. – you are on an intercom call. – you are on a conference call. – you are listening to messages in the answering system. – another unit is using the answering system. – another handset is having an intercom call with the base unit. Call share This feature allows the handset to join an existing outside call. To join the conversation, press {C} when the other handset is on an outside call. Note: L The possible number of participating parties depends on the model. KX-TG6021/KX-TG6022: – 3 parties (including 1 outside party) KX-TG6051/KX-TG6052/ KX-TG6053/KX-TG6054: – 4 parties (including 1 outside party) To turn this feature on or off, press {Slow} during an outside call. Note: L When this feature is turned on, {Slow} flashes. L This feature turns off if another handset starts to have an intercom call with the base unit, or another unit starts to use the answering system. L {Slow} is a soft key visible on the handset display during a call. L This feature turns off after you hang up the call. L The speed may become close to normal when the handset receives constant incoming audio for a period of time. 18 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help

TG602X 605X.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:33 AM Phonebook L To enter another character that is located on the same dial key, first press { } to move the cursor to the next space. Handset phonebook You can add up to 50 items to the handset phonebook and search for phonebook items by name. Editing/correcting a mistake Press { } or { } to move the cursor to the character or number you want to erase, then press {Clear}. Enter the appropriate character or number. L Press and hold {Clear} to erase all characters or numbers. Adding items to the phonebook 1 {Phonebook} 2 {Add} 3 Enter the name (max. 16 Finding and calling a phonebook item characters). i {Next} 4 Enter the phone number (max. 32 digits). i {Next} i {Save} L To add other items, repeat from step 2. Searching for a name alphabetically by scrolling through all i

5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Phone Model No. KX-TG6021 with 2 Handsets Model No. KX-TG6022 5.8 GHz Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System Model No. KX-TG6051 with 2 Handsets Model No. KX-TG6052 with 3 Handsets Model No. KX-TG6053 5.8 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System with 4 Handsets Model No. KX-TG6054 Model shown is KX-TG6021.