Panasonic KX-TG2215F, KX-TG2215PW, KX-TG2217S, KX-TG2215P, KX-TG2215PM User Manual

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone

Model No. KX-TG2217S/KX-TG2215B

KX-TG2215F/KX-TG2215P

KX-TG2215PW/KX-TG2215PM

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

Operating Instructions

Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.

Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

KX-TG2217S

Handset Cover (p. 12, 51)

Order No. PQKK10127Z1(Silver) PQKK10127Y3(Black) PQKK10127Z5(Blue) PQKK10127Z6(Taupe) PQKK10127Z7 (Peal White) PQKK10127Z4(Plum)

one

Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 48)

Order No. PQKL10035Z3(Silver) PQKL10035Z1 (Black, Blue, Taupe) PQKL10035Z2 (Peal White)

one

Belt Clip (p. 50)

Order No. PQKE10341Z1(Silver) PQKE10341Z3 (Black, Blue, Taupe) PQKE10341Z4 (Peal White)

one

Telephone Line Cord (p. 11)

Order No. PQJA10075Z

one

AC Adaptor (p. 11)

Order No. KX-TCA1-G

one

Battery

(p. 12, 51)

Order No. PQPP511SVC (P-P511)

one

Before Initial Use

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 57 before use. Read and understand all instructions.

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

Attach your purchase receipt here.

Caller ID and Call Waiting Service and Voice Mail 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 the phone line with the ﬁrst caller, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting Service. After subscribing to Voice Mail Service, this phone’s VM indicator will ﬂash when there are new messages left in the voice mail box at phone company.

Accessories

(included)

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

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

For Best Performance

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 15

hours before initial use (p. 12).

Base Unit Location/Noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free

operation, the recommended base unit location is:

Note:

While using the handset:

•If you are 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 more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is 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.

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.

Contents

Preparation

Location of Controls ...................................................................... 6

Display............................................................................................. 8

Settings ...........................................................................................11

Connections ..................................................................................11

Installing the Battery in the Handset .............................................12

Battery Charge ..............................................................................12

Dialing Mode .................................................................................14

Line Mode .....................................................................................15

Programmable Functions ..............................................................16

Auto Talk Feature .........................................................................17

Ringer Volume ..............................................................................18

Ringer Pattern ...............................................................................19

LCD Contrast ................................................................................20

Basic Operation

Making Calls ...................................................................................21

Answering Calls .............................................................................25

Caller ID Service.............................................................................26

Using the Caller List ......................................................................27

Viewing the Caller List ..................................................................27

Calling Back from the Caller List...................................................29

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number...............................................30

The Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature......................................31

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory .............................32

Erasing Caller List Information......................................................33

Advanced Operation

Directory..........................................................................................34

Storing Names and Numbers........................................................34

Entering Names and Symbols ......................................................36

Finding Stored Items.....................................................................38

Dialing ...........................................................................................39

Editing ...........................................................................................40

Erasing ..........................................................................................41

Voice Mail Service.........................................................................42

Storing a Voice Mail Access Number ...........................................42

Setting the Voice Mail Tone ..........................................................43

Listening to Voice Mail Messages.................................................44

Special Features.............................................................................45

Automatic Security Code Setting ..................................................45

Temporary Tone Dialing

(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ........................................45

Muting Your Conversation ............................................................45

For Call Waiting Service Users .....................................................46

How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)...............46

Handset Locator............................................................................46

FLASH Button ...............................................................................47

Useful Information

Wall Mounting.................................................................................48

Belt Clip...........................................................................................50

Optional Headset............................................................................50

Battery Replacement......................................................................51

Adding Another Phone ..................................................................52

Troubleshooting .............................................................................53

Important Safety Instructions .......................................................57

FCC and Other Information ...........................................................59

Index ................................................................................................62

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

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

Basic Operation Advanced Operation

Location of Controls

Base unit

HOLD

N US

CHARGE

VMVM

HANDSET

LOCAT

TOR

222217

IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD

Indicator (p. 12, 23, 25, 46)

VM (Voice mail) Indicator

(p. 42, 43, 44)

(HANDSETÒLOCATOR)

Button (p. 46)

Antenna (p. 3, 11)

Charge Contacts

(p. 13)

Hook (p. 48, 49)

Preparation

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

Handset

EDIT

CALL L W

WAIT

PAUSEUSE

TONETONE

VOICE MAILVOICE MAIL

PHONE

FUNCTION

MUTEMUTE

CLEARCLEAR

Ringer off

Recharge

Display

The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.

These display prompts are shown below.

The battery needs to be charged. Place the

handset on the base unit to charge the battery

(p. 13).

The display shows that you have received new

calls (p. 27). To check the new calls, lift the

handset and press Ö or Ñ.

The display shows that you have received new

calls (p. 27). To check the new calls, press Ö or Ñ.

This display shows the number of new calls

when Ö or Ñ is pressed while the handset is

off the base unit.

To search from the most recent call, press Ö. To search from the oldest call, press Ñ (p. 27). To go to the directory list, press á (Directory key).

The display shows the voice mail message(s)

is/are recorded (p. 44).

When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF

(p. 18), “Ringer off” will ﬂash for about 45

seconds after completing operations such as talk,

viewing the Caller List or programming.

When a call is received, the display shows the

caller’s name and number after the ﬁrst ring.

12 new calls

GF H

=Directory

ROBINSON,TINA

1-000-222-3333

Voicemail

Received calls

(Handset on the base unit)

Received calls

(Handset off the base unit)

Preparation

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

During a conversation, the display shows the

length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35

seconds). The battery strength is also displayed

(p. 13).

The handset has lost communication with the

base unit. Place the handset on the base unit

and try again.

This is a name from the Caller List.

The display shows:

— the caller’s name,

— the caller’s number,

— the time and date of the last call

(ex. Jan. 10, 11:20 AM), and

— the number of times called (ex. 3 times).

This is a name from the directory. The stored

name and phone number are displayed.

The base unit is paging the handset (p. 46).

A second call is received during a conversation

(p. 46).

SMITH,JACK 1-222-333-4444 11:20A JAN10 ✕3

Ann 123-456-7890

BROWN,NANCY 1-555-666-7777

----Waiting----

No link to base Place on cradle and try again.

Talk

01-06-35

Paging

Ö, Ñ, Ü or á was pressed while the

handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset

and press the button again.

When trying to store an item or Caller List

information in the directory, the directory

memory is full (p. 32, 35).

While programming procedure, the handset has

lost communication with the base unit. Move

closer to the base unit and try again.

Save error

Directory full

Display

Please lift up and try again.

Preparation

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

Settings

Connections

•

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.)

•To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 52.

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

cannot access those services.

Single-Line

Telephone Jack

(RJ11C)

Telephone Line Cord

AC Adaptor

Raise the

antenna.

Fasten the cords to prevent it

from being disconnected.

Power Outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Hooks

Settings

Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before

initial use.

•The IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD indicator lights and a beep sounds.

Installing the Battery in the Handset

IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD Indicator

Insert the battery into the handset as shown (#), matching the correct polarity. Press the battery down until it places into the compartment ($).

When ﬁnished, close the cover.

Preparation

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

Up to 11 days

Operation Operating time

While in use (TALK)

Up to 5 hours

While not in use (Standby)

•The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions,

such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient

temperature.

•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts 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.

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

battery life.

•The battery cannot be overcharged.

Recharge

Recharge the battery when:

—“Recharge” is displayed on

the handset,

—“ ” ﬂashes on the display, or

—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “” will continue to ﬂash.

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):

Recharge

Needs to be recharged.

Battery strength

You can check the battery strength on the handset display.

The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.

Display prompt Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

Low

(ﬂashing)

Dialing Mode

If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is

used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”.

Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

Press (FUNCTION).

Scroll to “Program” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Scroll to “Set dial mode” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

--------------

Save directory Ringer volume

Ringer pattern

Program

--------------

Set flash time Save mailbox#

Set line mode

Set dial mode Talk switching

Dial mode

:Tone

GF H

=Save

Dial mode

:Pulse

Dial mode

:Pulse

GF H

=Save

Settings

Preparation

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

Line Mode

If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.

Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.

Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

Press (FUNCTION).

Scroll to “Program” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Select “B” or “A” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

Line mode

GF H

=Save

Line mode

GF H

=Save

--------------

Save directory Ringer volume

Ringer pattern

Program

--------------

Set flash time Save mailbox#

Voicemail tone

Set line mode Set dial mode

Programmable Functions

You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

During programming:

*To select a desired function item, scroll through the items by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

Then press

á to go to the next step.

•“--------------” indicates the beginning or end of the function menu

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).

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

mode.

•If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “No link to base Place on cradle and try again.” is displayed.

Press (FUNCTION).

<Function menu>*

To store an item in the directory (p. 35).

To select the ringer volume (p. 18).

To select the ringer pattern (p. 19).

Press á.

--------------

Save directory

Ringer volume

Ringer pattern

Program

--------------

Set flash time

Save mailbox#

Voicemail tone

Set line mode

Set dial mode

Talk switching

CallerID edit

LCD contrast

--------------

To select the ﬂash time (p. 47).

To store a voice mail access number (p. 42).

To set the voice mail tone (p. 43).

To select the line mode (p. 15).

To select the dial mode (p. 14).

To set the Auto Talk feature (p. 17).

To set the Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature (p. 31).

To select the LCD contrast (p. 20).

<Function menu>*

Preparation

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

Auto Talk Feature

The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off

the base unit without pressing or . If you want to use this

feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the

factory set to OFF.

Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

Press (FUNCTION).

Scroll to “Program” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Scroll to “Talk switching” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Select “On” or “Off” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift up the handset to answer a

call, leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.

Auto talk

:On

Set dial mode

Talk switching CallerID edit

Auto talk

:Off

GF H

=Save

Auto talk

:On

GF H

=Save

Ringer pattern

Program

--------------

Programmable Functions

Ringer Volume

You can program the handset ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set

to OFF, the handset will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set

to HIGH.

Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

Press (FUNCTION).

Scroll to “Ringer volume” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Select the desired volume by pressing Ö or Ñ.

•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the volume

will change and ring.

•If you set to OFF, the unit will not ring.

Press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

•When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the

factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

GF H

=Save

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

GF H

=Save

HIGH

LOW

Ringer off

GF H

=Save

OFF

Save directory

Ringer volume Ringer pattern

Preparation

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

Ringer Pattern

You can select the handset ringer pattern out of 6 patterns. When an

incoming call is being received, the unit rings in the selected pattern.

Your phone comes from the factory set to 1.

Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

Press (FUNCTION).

Scroll to “Ringer pattern” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

•The current setting is displayed.

Select the desired ringer pattern by

pressing Ö or Ñ.

•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the ringer

pattern will change and ring.

•You can also select the ringer pattern by

pressing dialing buttons (1)

to (6).

•If you set the ringer volume to OFF, the

handset will not ring (p. 18).

Press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

Ringer volume

Ringer pattern Program

Ringer pattern

GF H

=Save

Ringer pattern

GF H

=Save

Ringer pattern

LCD Contrast

You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the

handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the

factory set to level 3.

Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

Press (FUNCTION).

Scroll to “Program” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Select the desired contrast by pressing Ö or Ñ.

•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the LCD

contrast will change.

Press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

Ringer pattern

Program

--------------

CallerID edit

LCD contrast

--------------

LCD contrast Low ❚❚❚ High

GF H

=Save

LCD contrast Low ❚ High

Programmable Functions

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