Panasonic KX-TG2357B, KX-TG2357S User Manual

2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Digital Cordless Phone

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG2357

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.

Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 82 before use. Read and understand all instructions.

Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID Services (CWID).

Attach your purchase receipt here.

Trademarks:

openLCR, openLCR.com, and the openLCR logo are the trademarks of openLCR.com, Inc.

Accessories (included)

For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, call 1-866-605-1277.

AAC Adaptor (p. 9)	ATelephone Line Cord (p.	9)
Order No. PQLV1Z (PQLV1)	Order No. PQJA10075Z

one	one
ABattery (p. 10)	AHandset Cover (p. 10)
Order No. HHR-P104	Order No. PQKK10141Z2 (Black)
	PQKK10141Z1 (Silver)

two	two
ABelt Clip (p. 66)	ACharger Unit (p. 9)
Order No. PQKE10375Z2 (Black)	Charger Order No.
PQKE10375Z3 (Silver)	PQLV30023YB (Black)
	PQLV30023YS (Silver)
	AC Adaptor Order No. KX-TCA1-G
	(KX-TCA1)

two	one

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For Best Performance

Battery Charge

The handset is powered by a rechargeable NickelMetal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use (p. 10).

Base Unit Location/Noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is:

Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or another cordless phone.

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the antenna.

Note:

•If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from the receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit.

•If you use the handset near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Contents

Preparation

Location of Controls . . . . . . . 6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Battery in the

Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . 10

Programmable Settings . . . .	12
Programming Guidelines .	12
Function Menu Table . . . .	13
Date and Time . . . . . . . . .	14
Display Language . . . . . . .	15
Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Auto Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . .	17
Ringer Tone . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . .	20

Preparing the Answering

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Greeting Message . . . . . . 20

Caller’s Recording Time . . 22

Number of Rings . . . . . . . . 23

Recording Mode . . . . . . . . 24

Message Alert . . . . . . . . . . 24

Telephone System
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Using the Handset . . . . . .	25
Using the Base Unit . . . . .	28
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . .	29
Caller ID Service . . . . . . . . . .	30
Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . .	31

Using the Caller List . . . . . . . 32

Viewing the Caller List . . . 33 Calling Back from the Caller

List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Editing the Caller’s Phone

Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Caller ID Number Auto

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . 36 Erasing Caller Information . 37

Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Storing Names and

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Dialing from the Phone

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Chain Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Editing an Item in the Phone

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Erasing an Item in the Phone

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Copying Items in the Phone

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Making Intercom Calls . . . . 45 Answering Intercom Calls . 46 Voice Paging . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Transferring a Call . . . . . . . . 48

Conference Calls . . . . . . . . . 50

Call Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Special Features . . . . . . . . . .	51
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service
Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Muting Your Conversation .	51
For Call Waiting Service
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Using the PAUSE Key
(For PBX Line/Long Distance
Calls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
FLASH Button . . . . . . . . .	52
Incoming Call Tone . . . . .	53
Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Re-registering the
Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54

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Contents

Answering System

Automatic Answering Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Monitoring Incoming Calls . 56

Listening to Messages . . . . . 57

Using the Base Unit . . . . . 57 Using the Handset (Remote

Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . 60

Recording a Memo

Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Remote Code . . . . . . . . . . 63 Voice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Direct Remote Operation . . .65

Useful Information

Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Optional Headset . . . . . . . . . 66 Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Direct Commands . . . . . . . . . 69

If the Following Appear on Your Display... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 73

openLCR Service

for Caller IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Turning Caller IQ on or off . 78 Downloading Data . . . . . . . 79

Important Safety

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 FCC and Other Information . 84 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Important:	Handset and Base Unit
Throughout these Operating Instructions,

are used to indicate with which unit an operation can be performed.

Handset	: Perform with the handset.
Base Unit : Perform with the base unit.
Handset	Base Unit : Perform with the handset and base unit

separately.

Handset & Base Unit : Perform with the handset and base unit together.

Information Useful System Answering System Telephone Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Location of Controls

Base unit

		[STOP] Button (p. 21, 59)
						NEW MESSAGE
	[ANSWER ON] Button
						Indicator (p. 57)
	and Indicator (p. 55)

Display (p. 8)

[MEMO]

Button (p. 61)

[MESSAGE] Button (p. 57)

[GREETING REC] (Record)
		[SKIP] Button (p. 59)
Button (p. 21)
	[REPEAT] Button (p. 59)

[ERASE] Button (p. 21, 60)

[GREETING CHECK] Button (p. 21)

Hook (p. 67)

Speaker

[*] (TONE) Button

(p. 51)

Antenna (p. 3)

Charge Contacts

(p. 11)

[LOCATOR/INTERCOM]

Button (p. 45)

[FLASH/CALL WAIT]

Button (p. 51, 52)

[MUTE] Button (p. 51)

[REDIAL] Button (p. 28)

[HOLD/CONF]

CHARGE Indicator (p. 10) (Conference) Button

(p. 28, 50)

[SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone) Button and

Indicator (p. 28)

MIC (Microphone) (p. 21)

VOLUME Button [<], [>] (p. 18, 21)

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Location of Controls

Handset

Back side

		Ringer/Message Alert
		Indicator (p. 24, 29)
	Speaker	Antenna
		Receiver
	Display	Soft Keys (p. 8)
		[OFF] Button
	Headset Jack (p. 66)	(p. 12, 25)
	[C] (TALK) Button (p. 25)	[MENU] Button (p. 12)
	[s] (Speakerphone) Button (p. 25)	Navigator Key
	[*] (TONE) Button (p. 51)	([d], [B]) (p. 8)
		[REDIAL] Button (p. 26)
	[HOLD/INTERCOM]	[FLASH/CALL WAIT]
	Button (p. 26, 45)
		Button (p. 51, 52)
		Microphone (p. 25)

Charge Contacts (p. 11)

Charger unit

Charge Contacts (p. 11)

CHARGE Indicator (p. 10)

Preparation

This unit includes two handsets and one base unit. The included handsets are pre-registered at the factory and assigned the extension numbers 1 and 2.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Location of Controls

Handset soft keys

J 5

Talk 00-00-32

K(VE) MuteL

Two soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each key. Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the state of use.

On this sample display, “K(VE)” and “MuteL” are displayed above soft keys.

Pressing the right soft key selects mute “MuteL”.

Pressing the left soft key selects Voice Enhancer “K(VE)”.

•When a function name does not appear above a soft key, the soft key has no function.

Handset navigator key

Scrolls up [B] and down [d] the function menu, the Caller List and the phone book.

Increases [B] or decreases [d] the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes.

Throughout these Operating Instructions:

•The soft keys are indicated by what is displayed above the keys. Ex. “Press Mute.” indicates “Press the soft key below Mute”.

•The navigator key is indicated by the arrows [d] or [B].

Base unit display

2 3 5

FULL

1 RINGEROFF

4 LINE IN USE

1“O” indicates the base unit ringer is off (p. 18).

2“ FULL ” flashes when no new messages can be recorded. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 60).

3“E” flashes until you set the date and time, and flashes after a power failure. If it is flashing, set the date and time (p. 14).

4 “ LINE IN USE ” functions as follows.

	Off (invisible)	The line is free.
	On	The line is being used.
	Flashing	A call is on hold on the handset or base unit or the
		Answering System is answering a call (p. 55).
	Flashing rapidly	A call is being received.

• “ IN USE ” displays when a handset is operating the Answering System.

5Message counter shows:

—the total number of recorded messages. If the recording time is set to “Greeting only”, “” will be displayed (p. 22).

—the selected volume level while you are adjusting the volume (p. 21, 28).

—“ ” when your greeting message or memo message was not recorded correctly (p. 21, 61).

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Installation

Connections

Base unit

	Fasten the cords.	Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)
	Hooks
		Telephone Line Cord
		Power Outlet
		(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
		AC Adaptor

Preparation

•Base Unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z).

•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot access Caller ID services.

•The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack using the Panasonic KX-J66 T-adaptor.

Charger unit

Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC Adaptor

•Charger unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. KX-TCA1-G).

•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Installation

Installing the Battery in the Handset

Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2). Close the cover.

2

To replace the battery:

Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one

(p. 11). Close the cover and charge the battery for 6 hours.

	Battery Charge
	Place the handsets on the base unit and
	charger. Charge for 6 hours before
	initial use.	OR
	• The unit beeps once, the CHARGE
	indicator lights, and “Charging” is
	displayed.
	• When the battery is fully charged, “Charge
	completed” is displayed.	AND
		CHARGE Indicator

Battery strength

You can confirm battery strength on the handset display.

Battery strength is indicated by the icons shown in the chart to the right.

Display prompt	Battery strength
5	Fully charged
6	Medium
7	Low
074 (flashing)	Needs to be recharged.
8	Discharged

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	Installation
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge battery” is displayed on the handset,
	Recharge battery
—“7” flashes, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

•The display will continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “7” will flash when the handset battery is charged for less than 15 minutes and the handset is lifted off the base unit or charger.

•If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 6h” and “8” when you place the handset on the base unit or charger. The handset will not work unless the battery is charged. Continue charging.

Battery replacement:

If you cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery, but after a few telephone calls, “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “7” continues to flash, or “Charge for 6h” and “8” are displayed, the battery may need to be replaced. Please order a new Panasonic HHR-P104 battery at the telephone number shown on page 2. To replace the battery, see page 10.

A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Battery information

	After your Panasonic battery	Operation	Operating time
	is fully charged, you can
		While in use (TALK)	Up to 5 hours
	expect the following
	performance:	While not in use (Standby)	Up to 11 days

•A fully charged battery will give you up to 5 hours of continuous talk time, or keep your handset in Standby mode to receive incoming calls for up to 11 days (if no phone calls are made). Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off of the base unit or charger, even when the handset is not in use. The longer you leave the handset off of the base unit or charger, the time you can actually talk on the handset will be shortened. Actual battery performance depends on a combination of how often the handset is in TALK mode and how often it is in Standby mode.

•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit or charger until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “7” flashes. This will maximize the battery life.

•If you want to keep the battery fully charged at all times, place the handset on the base unit or charger when the handset is not used. The battery cannot be overcharged.

•Clean the charge contacts of the handset, the base unit and the charger with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Programmable Settings

Programming Guidelines Handset

This unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the function menu on the display (p. 13).

The soft keys selects the

functions displayed above	Back Select
each soft key.
When “d” or “B” is displayed,
navigator key scrolls through
the menu.

[OFF] exits programming.

[MENU] enters the function menu.

How to select a function item from the menu

Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The handset must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit or charger.

1Press [MENU].

• The main menu is displayed (p. 13).

2	Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or	Initial setting
	[B].
	Press Select to select the desired item.	KBack dB SelectL
3		Back	Select

4If the item has a sub-menu, select the menu item (p. 13). Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired item is displayed. If the item has no submenu, go to step 5.

5Select the desired setting by pressing [d] or

[B], then press Save to save your setting.		Back	Save

•A confirmation tone will be heard and the setting will be saved.

6 Press [OFF] to exit programming mode.

•To go back to the previous menu, press Back, or press Select while “---(Go back)----” is displayed. If you press this key in the main menu, the unit will exit programming mode.

•After programming is complete, the display will return to the main menu or the sub-menu depending on which menu the selected item is located. (See the menu table on page 13.)

•You can exit programming mode at any time by pressing [OFF].

•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the handset will exit programming mode.

•If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 71–72) and/or error beeps will sound.

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Programmable Settings

Function Menu Table Handset

You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding pages for function details.

•After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], [*] and [#]) instead of using the soft keys (p. 69–70).

Main menu

Message play (p. 58)

Ringer setting

Date and time (p. 14)

Voice enhancer (p. 27)

Caller IQ

Copy phone book

Talk Caller ID (p. 31)

Initial setting

Sub-menu I

Ringer volume (p. 17)

Ringer tone (p. 18)

Incoming call. (p. 53)

View Info.?

(p. 81)

Get new Info.? (p. 80)

Turn	CIQ off?	(p. 78)
Copy	1 item	(p. 43)

Copy all items (p. 44)

Set answering

Message alert		(p. 24)
LCD	contrast	(p. 20)
Key	tone	(p. 54)
Auto talk		(p. 16)

Caller ID edit (p. 35)

Set tel line

Set base unit

Change language (p. 15)

Sub-menu II

*“Activate CIQ?” is displayed if you have not subscribed to openLCR service. “Turn CIQ on?” is displayed when Caller IQ is turned off (p. 78).

Number of rings (p. 23)

Recording time (p. 22)

Remote code (p. 63)

Recording mode (p. 24)

Set dial mode		(p. 15)
		(p. 52)
Set flash time
		(p. 16)
Set line mode
		(p. 19)
Ringer tone
		(p. 53)
Incoming call.
		(p. 32)
Talk Caller ID

•If you program the date and time, dialing mode, flash time, line mode, number of rings, recording time, recording mode or the remote code using one of the handsets, you will not need to program the same item using another handset.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Programmable Settings

Date and Time Handset

We recommend you set the date and time so that the unit will announce the day and time each message was recorded when you play back messages.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing [d] or
			Date and time
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	1 Enter 2 digits each for the month, day, and
			Date:|12.31.2004
	year. (Ex. To set May 15, 2004, enter “05
			Time:12:00 AM
	15 04”.)		KAM/PM	SaveL
	2 Enter 4 digits for the time (hour and minute).		Example
			Date:|05.15.2004
	(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)
			Time:09:30 AM
	• If you enter a wrong number, press [d] or [B] to		KAM/PM	SaveL
	move the cursor to the incorrect number. Enter the
	correct number.
4	Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing AM/PM.
			|
			Date:05.15.2004
			Time:09:30 AM
			KAM/PM	SaveL
5	Press Save.
	• The date and time are set and “E” disappears
	from the base unit display.
	• If the handset beeps 3 times, the date and time
	were not set correctly. Start again from step 3.
6	Press [OFF].

•When entering the time in step 3, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, then select “PM” in step 4.)

The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure. When “E” flashes on the base unit display, set the date and time again.

To confirm the date and time, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

•The current date and time are displayed. When finished, press [OFF].

For Caller ID service users (p. 30)

•When a call is received, Caller ID information adjust the date and time if the time is incorrect.

•Caller ID information will automatically adjust the date and time for daylight saving time.

•If the date and time have not previously been set, Caller ID information will not adjust the date and time.

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Programmable Settings

Display Language Handset

You can select either “English” or “Spanish” as the display language. The factory preset is “English”.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
		Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
		KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Change language” by pressing [d]
		Change language
	or [B], then press Select.
		KBack dB SelectL
4	To change from English to Spanish, press
		Display
	Español.	:English
	To change from Spanish to English, press	KEspañol SaveL

English.

• The display changes to the selected language.

• You can also select a language by pressing [d] or

[B].

5When Spanish is selected, press Salvar, then press [OFF]. When English is selected, press Save, then press [OFF].

•If you select a language you cannot read, change the display language again using direct commands (p. 70).

Dialing Mode Handset

If you have touch tone service, set the dialing mode to “Tone”. For rotary or pulse service, set to “Pulse”. The factory preset is “Tone”.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or
			Set tel line
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Press Select at “Set dial mode”.
			Set dial mode
			KBack dB SelectL
5	Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing [d] or
			Set dial mode
	[B].		:Tone
			KBack dB SaveL
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Programmable Settings

Line Mode Handset

The line mode is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If “Line in use” on the handset and “ LINE IN USE ” on the base unit are not displayed properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line mode to “A”.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or
			Set tel line
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing [d] or
			Set line mode
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
5	Select “A” or “B” by pressing [d] or [B].
			Set line mode
			:B
			KBack dB SaveL
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

Auto Talk Handset

The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer calls by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press [C] or [s]. The factory preset is OFF.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing [d] or [B],
			Auto talk
	then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
			Auto talk
			:Off
			KBack dB SaveL
5	Press Save, then press [OFF].

•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift the handset to answer a call, leave the Auto Talk feature turned off.

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Programmable Settings

Ringer Volume

You can select the handset or base unit ringer volumes to high, medium, low, or off. The factory preset is HIGH. If the handset and base unit ringer is turned off, the handset or base unit will ring at the low level for intercom calls, and will not ring for outside calls. Caller names will not be announced even if the Talking Caller ID feature is turned on (p. 31, 32).

Handset ringer volume Handset

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [d]
		Ringer setting
	or [B], then press Select.
		KBack dB SelectL
3	Press Select at “Ringer volume”.
		Ringer volume
		KBack dB SelectL
4	Select the desired volume level by pressing	Ex. High
	[d] or [B].
		Ringer volume
	• The volume will change and ring.	Low		High
	• The number of steps indicates the volume level.	KBack dB		SaveL

•To turn the ringer off, press [d] repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed.

5 Press Save.

•If the handset ringer is turned off, “Ringer off” will be displayed while not in use. If the handset is off the base unit or charger when there are missed calls or new messages (p. 58), “Ringer off” is not displayed.

•You can adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing. Press [d] or [B] while the handset is ringing.

Temporary ringer off

While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again as normal the next time a call is received.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Programmable Settings

Base unit ringer volume Base Unit

Make sure the base unit is not being used.

To set the ringer volume to high (preset), medium, or low, press VOLUME [<] or [>].

•To increase volume, press VOLUME [>]. To decrease volume, press VOLUME [<].

•To stop ringing, press [STOP].

To turn the ringer off, press and hold VOLUME [<] until 2 beeps sound.

• “O” is displayed.

To turn the ringer on, press VOLUME [<] or [>].

•The base unit will ring at the low level.

•You can adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing. Press VOLUME [<] or [>] while the base unit is ringing.

To turn the ringer off, press and hold VOLUME [<] until 2 beeps sound. “O” is displayed.

Ringer Tone

You can set the handset and base unit ringers to use one of 7 ringer patterns for outside calls. “Tone 1” to “Tone 3” are bell ringer patterns. “Melody 1” to “Melody 4” are preset melody patterns. The factory preset is “Tone 1”.

•You cannot change the ringer tone for intercom calls.

•If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as IDENTA-RING) from your telephone company with 2 or 3 consecutive rings, select a bell ringer pattern (Tone 1 to 3). If you select a melody pattern, you will not be able to distinguish lines by their ringers.

•If you select one of the melody ringer patterns, the ringer will continue to sound for several seconds if:

—the caller hangs up before you answer the call, or

—another person answers the call using another phone connected on the same line.

Handset ringer tone Handset

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [d]
			Ringer setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Ringer tone” by pressing [d] or
			Ringer tone
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL

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4 Select the desired ringer tone by pressing [d]
	Ringer tone
or [B].	1:Tone 1
• The handset will ring and the ringer tone will	KBack dB SaveL
change. If the ringer volume has been turned off,
the handset will not ring (p. 17).

•You can also select the ringer tone by pressing [1] to [7].

5 Press Save, then press [OFF].

Base unit ringer tone

(use either the handset or the base unit) Base Unit

Make sure the base unit is not being used.

Press VOLUME [<] or [>], then select the desired ringer tone by pressing

[1] to [7].

[1] to [3] : Bell ringer patterns

[4] to [7] : Melody patterns

•After pressing VOLUME [<] or [>], the base unit will ring using the current ringer tone.

•The base unit will ring and the ringer tone will change.

•To stop ringing, press [STOP].

Setting the base unit ringer tone by using the Handset

1Press [MENU].

2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press

Select.

3Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing [d] or [B], then press Select.

4Press Select at “Ringer tone”.

5Select the desired ringer tone by pressing [d] or [B].

•The base unit will ring and the ringer tone will change. If the base unit ringer volume has been turned off, the base unit will not ring (p. 18).

•You can also select the ringer tone by pressing [1] to [7].

6Press Save, then press [OFF].

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Programmable Settings

LCD Contrast Handset

There are 6 levels of LCD contrast. The factory preset is “level 3”.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing [d] or
			LCD contrast
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Select the desired contrast by pressing [d] or		Ex. Level 3
	[B].		LCD contrast
	• The contrast will change.		Low			High
			KBack dB			SaveL
5	Press Save, then press [OFF].

Preparing the Answering System

Greeting Message Base Unit

You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers (p. 22).

The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is about 16 minutes.

We recommend you record a brief greeting message in order to leave more time for recording new messages.

• You can use the enhanced recording mode for clearer sound, if necessary (p. 24).

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To record a greeting message

Sample greeting message

“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry, I cannot take your call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”

1Press [GREETING REC].

•“To record greeting, press RECORD again” is heard.

2Within 10 seconds, press [GREETING REC] again to record your greeting.

3After the long beep, talk clearly, about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC (microphone).

•The elapsed recording time is displayed.

•If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will stop recording.

4When finished, press [GREETING REC] or [STOP].

•To change the greeting, start again from step 1.

[GREETING REC]

[GREETING CHECK]

[ERASE]

[STOP]

MIC

VOLUME [<], [>]

•If “” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.

To adjust the speaker volume, press VOLUME [<] or [>] during playback.

•9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is displayed on the base unit.

To review the greeting

Press [GREETING CHECK].

To erase the greeting

Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded message is being played.

• The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (p. 22).

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Preparing the Answering System

Pre-recorded greeting

If you do not record a greeting (p. 20, 21), one of two greetings will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (see below).

To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK].

• A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:

nWhen the recording time is set to “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”:

“Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call.”

•If recording time runs out, the unit will automatically switch to the “Greeting only” mode (see below), and no new messages will be recorded.

nWhen the recording time is set to “Greeting only”:

“Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”

Flash Memory Message Backup (Message storage)

Messages stored in memory will not be affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase them.

Caller’s Recording Time Handset

You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Press Select at “Set answering”.
			Set answering
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing [d]
			Recording time
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
5	Select the recording time by pressing [d] or
			Recording time
	[B].		:3min
	• You can also select the recording time by pressing		KBack dB SaveL
	[1], [2], [3] or [0] (Greeting only).
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

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Preparing the Answering System

If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer calls with the greeting message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages. The base unit will display “” instead of the number of messages.

Number of Rings Handset

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Press Select at “Set answering”.
			Set answering
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Press Select at “Number of rings”.
			Number of rings
			KBack dB SelectL
5	Select the number of rings by pressing [d] or
			Number of rings
	[B].		:4
	• You can also select the number of rings by		KBack dB SaveL
	pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7].
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

*Toll saver

When you call the unit from a remote operation, the number of rings will tell you if there are any new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that there are no new messages.

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Preparing the Answering System

Recording Mode Handset

Two recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording (16min)”, which provides more recording time (16min) and standard sound quality. “Enhanced recording (8 min)” provides less recording time (8 min) but clearer sound quality.

1Press [MENU].

2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press Select.

3	Press Select at “Set answering”.
			Set answering
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Scroll to “Recording mode” by pressing [d]
			Recording mode
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
5	Select the recording mode by pressing [d] or
			Standard
	[B].		recording(16min)
	• You can also select the recording mode by		KBack dB SaveL
	pressing [1] (Standard) or [2] (Enhanced).
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

Message Alert Handset

You can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded (p. 58). The factory preset is OFF.

1Press [MENU].

2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press Select.

3	Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing [d] or
			Message alert
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
			Message alert
			:Off
			KBack dB SaveL
5	Press Save, then press [OFF].

•The Ringer/Message Alert indicator will not flash for new messages while the handset is in use.

•The Ringer/Message Alert indicator acts both as a ringer indicator and as a message alert indicator. This indicator will flash rapidly when a call is received whether this feature is on or off.

•Battery operating time will be shortened when using this feature (p. 11).

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Making Calls

Using the Handset Handset

1Press [C].

•“Talk” is displayed.

2Dial a phone number.

•The dialed number is displayed.

•After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call.

3To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

Display

Soft Keys

[C][OFF] [s][d], [B]

[REDIAL]

Microphone

[HOLD/INTERCOM]

To have a hands-free phone conversation

1Press [s].

•“SP-phone” is displayed.

2Dial a phone number.

•The dialed number is displayed.

•After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call.

3When the other party answers, talk into the microphone.

4To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone

For best performance, please note the following:

•Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.

•If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the speaker volume.

•While talking using [C], you can switch to a hands-free phone conversation by pressing [s]. To switch back to the receiver, press [C].

System Telephone

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Making Calls

To dial after confirming the entered number

1 Enter a phone number.

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KClear PauseL

•If you misdial, press Clear. Enter the correct number.

•If a pause is required when dialing, press Pause where needed (p. 52).

•To cancel, press [OFF].

2Press [C] or [s].

3To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit or charger.

To adjust the receiver/ speaker volume during a conversation

There are 3 volume levels for the receiver and 6 volume levels for the speaker.

To increase volume, press [B]. To decrease volume, press [d].

Ex. Receiver volume: High Speaker volume: Level 6

Volume

Low

High

K(VE)

MuteL

•The display shows the current volume setting.

•If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the maximum/ minimum level, the handset will beep 3 times.

To redial the last number dialed

Press [C] or [s], then press

[REDIAL].

To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial)

The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list.

1 Press [REDIAL].

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• The last number dialed is displayed.

2Scroll to the desired number by pressing [d] or [B].

•You can also scroll down through the list by pressing [REDIAL].

•To exit the list, press [OFF].

3Press [C] or [s].

•To erase an item, scroll to the item then press Erase.

•If “No items stored” is displayed, the list is empty.

To put a call on hold

1Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] during a conversation.

• “Line on hold.” is displayed.

•To transfer the call to the base unit or another handset, see

pages 48– 49.

2Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] again.

• “Hold” is displayed.

To return to the call, press [C] or [s].

•The base unit user can also take the call by pressing [SP-PHONE]. Another handset user can also take the call by pressing [C] or [s].

•If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 9), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.

•If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator will start to flash rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call will be disconnected.

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Voice Enhancer Technology

Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand.

Voice Enhancer Technology can be turned on or off. The factory preset is OFF.

•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.

To turn this feature on, press(VE)during a
	Talk	J 5
conversation.
• “J” is displayed.	00-00-32	MuteL
• To turn this feature off, press (VE) again.	K(VE)
“J” disappears from the display.
• After hanging up a call, the on/off setting will be retained.

When the handset is not in use, you can also turn this feature on or off by programming as follows:

1.Press [MENU].

2.Scroll to “Voice enhancer” by pressing [d] or [B], then press Select.

3.Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].

4.Press Save, then press [OFF].

Backlit LCD display/Lighted handset keypad

The handset display and dialing buttons will light for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. They will also light when an intercom/outside call is being received.

System Telephone

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Making Calls

Using the Base Unit Base Unit

1Press [SP-PHONE].

•The SP-PHONE indicator lights.

2Dial a phone number.

3When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone).

4To hang up, press [SP-PHONE].

•The indicator light goes out.

[HOLD/CONF]

[SP-PHONE]

and Indicator

[REDIAL]

MIC

VOLUME [<], [>]

•To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone:

—If the handset is off the base unit or charger, press [C] or [s] on the handset, then press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit.

—If the handset is on the base unit, just lift up.

Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone

For best performance, please note the following:

•Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.

•If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press VOLUME [<] to decrease the speaker volume.

To adjust the speaker volume during a conversation

To increase volume, press VOLUME [>]. To decrease volume, press VOLUME [<].

•There are 8 volume levels. If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the maximum/minimum level, the base unit will beep 3 times.

To redial the last number dialed

Press [SP-PHONE], then press [REDIAL].

To put a call on hold

Press [HOLD/CONF] during a conversation.

• The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.

To return to the call, press [SP-PHONE].

•The handset user can also take the call by pressing [C] or [s].

•If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 9), you can also take the call by lifting its handset.

•If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound. After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call will be disconnected.

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