1. Basic functions
1.1. Telephone overview
Panasonic DECT mobile handset (KX-TPA50):
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1.2. Placing calls
Base telephone
Placing calls from the base telephone
1. Dial the telephone number.
To correct a digit, press
.
2. Pick up the corded receiver.
3. After ending the call, return the corded receiver to the cradle.
Note
You can also dial the telephone number after picking up the corded receiver.
Using the hands-free feature
1. Dial the telephone number and press
.
2. After ending the call, press
again.
Note
To return to using the receiver, simply pick up the receiver.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume
During a call, repeatedly press the navigation button up or down on the base telephone.
Placing a call using the redial list
The redial list stores the last 10 numbers dialed (max. 32 digits each).
1. Press
.
2. Select the desired number by pressing the navigation key up or down.
3. Pick up the corded receiver or press
.
Note
When pressing
and the other party’s line is busy, the device automatically redials the number several times. While the base is waiting for redialing, the hands-free indicator flashes. To cancel, press
.
Mobile handset
Placing calls with the mobile handset
- Pick up the handset and dial the telephone number.
To correct a digit, press
.
- Press
or
.
- To end the call, press
or return the mobile handset to the charger.
Using the hands-free feature
- Dial the telephone number and press
.
- To end the call, press
.
1.3. Incoming call
Base telephone
Answering calls with the base telephone
1. Pick up the corded receiver or press
or
when the device rings.
2. To end the call, return the corded receiver to the cradle. When using the
hands-free feature, press
.
Adjusting the ringer volume on the base telephone
With the base telephone ringing for an incoming call:
Repeatedly press the navigation key up or down to select the desired volume.
Programming the volume in advance:
-
(centre softkey)
- Repeatedly press the navigation key up or down to select the desired volume.
-
Mobile handset
Answering calls with the mobile handset
When a call is coming in, the mobile handset’s ringer indicator flashes rapidly.
- Remove the mobile handset from the charger and press
,
or
, when the device is ringing.
- To end the call press
or return the mobile handset to the charger.
Adjusting the ringer volume on the mobile handset
With the mobile handset ringing for an incoming call:
Repeatedly press the joystick up or down to select the desired volume.
Programming the volume in advance:
-
(Joystick)
-
/
: Select the desired volume.-
1.4. Missed calls
Base telephone
Missed calls are indicated in the display of the base telephone (“Missed Calls”). To access the missed calls list, press the softkey
.
You can then browse through the missed calls by pressing the navigation key up or down.
Mobile handset:
Missed calls are indicated on the mobile handset display (“Missed Calls”).
To access the missed calls list, press the softkey
.
You can then page through missed calls using
/
.
1.5. Hold
Use this function to place an external call on hold.
Base telephone:
1. Press
an external call.
The active call is now placed on “Hold”.
When using the corded receiver, you can return it to the cradle.
2. To cancel holding the call, pick up the corded receiver or press
or
.
Mobile handset:
- Press
during an external call.
The active call is now placed on “Hold”.
- To cancel holding the call, press
or
.
1.6. Call waiting/Toggle calls
Base telephone:
You are taking a call on the base telephone. The call waiting tone indicates a second call is incoming. Simultaneously, a line icon flashes at the top of the display and the display also shows the telephone number or, for internal calls, the name of the extension.
- Press
to accept the call waiting.
Using the
you can now switch between the two calls.
- To end a call, return the corded receiver to the cradle during the active call.
When using the hands-free feature, press
.
The other call is now on “Hold”.
- Press
, to return to the call on hold.
Mobile handset:
Your Panasonic mobile handset allows you to make a 3-way call.
1. Call the 1st party.
2. Once you have reached the 1st party, press the menu key
(Joystick), and select “4=Conference”. You can alternatively press the number “4” on your keypad. The active call is now placed on “hold”.
3. Then call the 2nd party and wait until you have reached the 2nd party.
4. Press the softkey
to activate the 3-way call. The display now indicates Conference.
1.7. Conference calls
Your Panasonic base telephone allows you to place a 3-way call.
Base telephone
1. Call the 1st party.
2. Once you have reached the 1st party, press the menu key
(centre softkey) and select “4=Conference”. You can alternatively press the number “3” on your keypad. The active call is now placed on “Hold”.
3. Then call the 2nd party and wait until you have reached the 2nd party.
4. You can now activate the 3-way call by pressing the
softkey. The display now indicates Conference.
Mobile handset
Your Panasonic mobile handset allows you to make a 3-way call.
1. Call the 1st party.
2. Once you have reached the 1st party, press the menu key
(Joystick), and select “4=Conference”. You can alternatively press the number “4” on your keypad. The active call is now placed on “hold”.
3. Then call the 2nd party and wait until you have reached the 2nd party.
4. Press the softkey
to activate the 3-way call. The display now indicates Conference.
1.8. Attended call transfer
Base telephone
During an active call, press the menu key.
(centre softkey)
Now, press “1=Send”. You can alternatively press the number “1” on your keypad. The active call is now placed on “Hold”.
Now, dial the party to whom you would like to transfer the call. To do so, dial the party’s telephone number.
Wait for the other party to answer, then announce the call. This step can also be omitted, if necessary.
Press the softkey
.
Mobile handset
During an active call, press the menu key.
(Joystick)
Now, select “2=Send”. You can alternatively press the number “2” on your keypad. The active call is now placed on “hold”.
Now, dial the party to whom you would like to transfer the call. To do so, enter the party’s telephone number and press
.
Wait for the other party to answer, then announce the call. This step can also be omitted, if necessary.
Press the softkey
.
1.9. Unattended call transfer
Base telephone:
During an active call, press the menu key.
(centre softkey)
Now, press “2=Send blind”. You can alternatively press the number “2” on your keypad. The active call is now placed on “Hold”.
Now, dial the party to whom you would like to transfer the call without making an enquiry.
Press the softkey
.
Mobile handset
During an active call, press the menu key.
(Joystick)
Now select “3=Send blind”. You can alternatively press the number “3” on your keypad. The active call is now placed on “hold”.
Now, dial the party to whom you would like to transfer the call without making an enquiry.
Press the softkey
.

