Panasonic KX-TG2247S User Manual

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

2.4GHz Digital Cordless Answering System

Model No.

KX-TG2247S

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

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

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.

Caller ID Compatible

Before Initial Use

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 84 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, 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.

For your future reference

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.

AC Adaptor (p. 13)

Order No. PQLV1Z

one

Telephone Line Cord (p. 13)

Order No. PQJA10075Z

one

Battery

(p. 14

, 73

)

Order No. PQPP511SVC (P-P511)

one

Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 70)

Order No. PQKL10035Z3

one

Belt Clip (p. 72)

Order No. PQKE10341Z1

one

Handset Cover (p. 14, 73)

Order No. PQKK10127Z1

one

Trademarks:

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

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. 14).

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.

Contents

Preparation

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

Displays........................................................................................... 9

Settings ...........................................................................................13

Connections ..................................................................................13

Installing the Battery in the Handset .............................................14

Battery Charge ..............................................................................14

Dialing Mode .................................................................................16

Line Mode .....................................................................................17

Programmable Functions ..............................................................18

Auto Talk Feature .........................................................................19

Ringer Volume ..............................................................................20

Ringer Pattern ...............................................................................21

LCD Contrast ................................................................................22

Preparing the Answering System.................................................23

Greeting Message.........................................................................23

Programming Summary for Answering System ............................25

Day and Time................................................................................26

Caller’s Recording Time................................................................28

Number of Rings ...........................................................................29

Cordless Telephone

Making Calls ...................................................................................30

Answering Calls .............................................................................34

Caller ID Service.............................................................................35

Using the Caller List ......................................................................36

Viewing the Caller List ..................................................................36

Calling Back from the Caller List...................................................38

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number...............................................39

The Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature......................................40

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory .............................41

Erasing Caller List Information......................................................42

Directory..........................................................................................43

Storing Names and Numbers........................................................43

Entering Names and Symbols ......................................................45

Finding Stored Items.....................................................................47

Dialing ...........................................................................................48

Editing ...........................................................................................49

Erasing ..........................................................................................50

Intercom ..........................................................................................51

Special Features.............................................................................53

Automatic Security Code Setting ..................................................53

Temporary Tone Dialing

(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ........................................53

Muting Your Conversation ............................................................53

For Call Waiting Service Users .....................................................54

How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)...............54

FLASH Button ...............................................................................55

Answering System

Automatic Answering Operation ..................................................56

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ...................................................56

Listening to Messages...................................................................57

Slow Talk Message Playback .......................................................57

From the Handset .........................................................................59

Erasing Messages ..........................................................................60

Recording a Memo Message.........................................................61

Recording Your Telephone Conversation ...................................61

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

Remote Code ................................................................................63

Voice Menu ...................................................................................64

Direct Remote Operation ..............................................................66

Remote Operation with the Handset ............................................68

Useful Information

Wall Mounting.................................................................................70

Belt Clip...........................................................................................72

Optional Headset............................................................................72

Battery Replacement......................................................................73

Adding Another Phone ..................................................................74

Troubleshooting .............................................................................75

openLCR Service for Caller IQ Feature........................................80

Setting Caller IQ to OFF and ON..................................................81

Downloading the Telephone Directory Data .................................82

Information Download ...................................................................83

Important Safety Instructions .......................................................84

FCC and Other Information ...........................................................86

Index ................................................................................................89

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

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

Location of Controls

Base unit

Preparation

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

IN UN USE/ SE/

CHCHARGE/E/

HOLD HOLD

VOLU

UME

MIC

SKIPR

REPEAT

ERASE

MEMO

SLOW T

TALK

GREETING

STOP

KX-TGKX-TG

22572257

(REPEAT) Button (p. 58)

(SKIP) Button (p. 58)

(ERASE) Button (p. 24, 60)

(MEMO) Button (p. 61)

(GREETING) Button (p. 23)

(ANSWERÒON) Button and Indicator

(p. 56, 60)

(STOP) Button (p. 23, 58)

(MESSAGEÒPLAYBACK/SLOW!TALK) Button (p. 57)

MIC (Microphone) (p. 23, 51)

MESSAGE PLAYBACK Indicator (p. 57, 61)

Handset

EDIT

Preparation

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

Displays

Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information on the displays. These display prompts are shown below.

The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 15).

The display shows that you have received new calls (p. 36). To check the new calls, lift the handset and press Ö or Ñ.

The display shows that you have received new calls (p. 36). 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. 36). To go to the directory list, press á (Directory key).

When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 20), “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.

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. 15).

12 new calls

GF H

=Directory

Received calls

Recharge

Talk

01-06-35

Handset display

Ringer off

ROBINSON,TINA

1-000-222-3333

(Handset on the base unit)

Received calls

(Handset off the base unit)

Displays

Please lift up and try again.

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.

A second call is received during a conversation (p. 54).

Ö, Ñ, Ü or á was pressed while the

handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the button again.

While the base unit was in use, Ö or Ñ was pressed to search the Caller List/directory list, á was pressed to select an option or

(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR) was pressed.

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

Ann 123-456-7890

BROWN,NANCY 1-555-666-7777

----Waiting----

Not available

No link to base Place on cradle and try again.

Preparation

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

When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 41, 44).

While programming procedure, the handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again.

The handset is operating the answering system remotely (p. 68).

Caller IQ service is set to ON.

(CALLER!IQ)

was pressed after or ,

while Caller IQ function was OFF.

When trying to download an item in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 82).

During downloading, the unit has lost communication with openLCR.

Remote operation

[Caller IQ on]

Set Caller IQ to on.

Save error

Download incomplete. Directory full.

Download incomplete. Try again.

Directory full

Base unit display

The clock needs adjusting (p. 26).

Your greeting or memo message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 23, 61).

The unit is in the answering system programming mode.

The speaker volume level is set to “5”. You can select: —9 levels (0–8) are available while using the

answering system (p. 23, 57).

—8 levels (1–8) are available while using the

intercom (p. 52).

12 messages have been recorded.

FULL

Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of the messages (p. 60).

The recording time is set to “Greeting only” (p. 28). (The display is blank.)

The unit is downloading from openLCR.

Displays

Preparation

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

Settings

Connections

•

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.)

•To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 74.

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

cannot access those services.

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

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. 14):

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/2WAY!REC).

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

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

TAD program Set flash time

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/2WAY!REC).

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

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

TAD program Set flash time

Set flash time

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/2WAY!REC).

<Function menu>*

To store an item in the directory (p. 44).

To select the ringer volume (p. 20).

To select the ringer pattern (p. 21).

Press á.

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

Save directory Ringer volume Ringer pattern Program

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

TAD program

Set flash time

Set line mode

Set dial mode

Talk switching CallerID edit LCD contrast

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

To program answering system functions (p. 25).

To select the ﬂash time (p. 55).

To select the line mode (p. 17).

To select the dialing mode (p. 16).

To set the Auto Talk feature (p. 19).

To set the Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature (p. 40).

To select the LCD contrast (p. 22).

<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/2WAY!REC).

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/2WAY!REC).

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/2WAY!REC).

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. 20).

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/2WAY!REC).

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

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

TAD program Set flash time

Preparation

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

To increase the volume, press VOLUME . To decrease, press

VOLUME .

Preparing the Answering System

Greeting message sample

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

Greeting Message

You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If a greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played when a call is received (p. 24).

All messages (greeting, incoming, memo, etc.) are stored in digital memory (p. 24). The total recording time is about 15 minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see sample below) in order to leave more time for recording new messages.

To record a greeting message

Press and hold (GREETING) until “Record greeting after the beep” is heard.

•A long beep sounds.

Talk clearly, about 8 inches (20 cm) away from the MIC (microphone).

•The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time.

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

When ﬁnished, press (GREETING).

•The unit will automatically play back the recorded greeting.

•You can also ﬁnish recording by pressing (STOP).

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

(STOP)

(GREETING)

(ERASE)

MIC

Preparing the Answering System

To check the recorded greeting message

Press (GREETING).

To erase the recorded greeting message

Press (GREETING), and then press (ERASE) while the message is being played.

•The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting.

Pre-recorded greeting message

If you do not record a greeting message (p. 23), one of two messages will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 28).

To check the pre-recorded greeting, press (GREETING).

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

■ When 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.”

■ When 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

Messages are stored on a “ﬂash memory” IC chip and will not be affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase them.

Preparation

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

Programming Summary for Answering System

You can program the following functions 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.

•“--------------” 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/2WAY!REC).

Scroll to “Program” by pressing Ö or Ñ, and press á.

When ﬁnished setting, press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds from the base unit.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF)

Press á at “TAD program”.

Select the desired function by pressing Ö or Ñ, and press á.

To adjust the day and time (p. 26).

To set the remote code (p. 63).

To select the number of rings (p. 29).

To select the caller’s recording time (p. 28).

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

Day and time

Remote code

Number of ring

Recording time

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

Day and Time

Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will

announce the day and time that each message was recorded.

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

Save directory Ringer volume

Ringer pattern

Program

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

TAD program Set flash time

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

Day and time Remote code

Press (FUNCTION/2WAY!REC).

Scroll to “Program” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Press á at “TAD program”.

Press á at “Day and time”.

•“Set time” is announced. If previously adjusted, the day/time will be heard.

Enter the current time (hour and minute) using a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)

Press (*) to select “AM” or “PM”. Press (#) repeatedly to set the day.

Press á (Save key).

•The base unit announces the day/time. The clock starts working.

•If 6 beeps sound from the base unit, the setting is not correct. Start again from step 5.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF)

SUN 12:00 AM #=Day 0-9=Time

=AM/PMH=Save

SUN 09:30 AM #=Day 0-9=Time

=AM/PMH=Save

MON 09:30 AM #=Day 0-9=Time

=AM/PMH=Save

Preparing the Answering System

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

MON 09:30 AM

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

Preparation

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

If a power failure occurs, the time may be shifted. When “” ﬂashes on the base unit display, reprogram the current day/time.

To check the day/time

Repeat steps 1 to 5 on page 26.

•The base unit announces the current day/time displayed on the handset. When

ﬁnished, press (OFF).

For Caller ID service users (p. 35)

•The Caller ID information will reset the clock after the ﬁrst ring if the adjusted time is incorrect. However, the day will not be reset by the Caller ID information. Adjust the correct day by following the steps on page 26.

•If the time has not previously been set, the Caller ID information will not adjust the clock.

•The Caller ID information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving time.

•In step 6, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time.

(To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM” by pressing (*).)

Caller’s Recording Time

You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes”.

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

Press (FUNCTION/2WAY!REC).

Scroll to “Program” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Press á at “TAD program”.

Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

•The current setting is displayed.

Select the recording time by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

•You can also select the recording time by pressing

dialing buttons (1) (1 minute), (2) (2 minutes), (3) (3 minutes) or (0) (Greeting only).

Press á (Save key).

•A beep sounds from the base unit.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF)

•If

“Greeting only” is selected,

the base unit display will become blank

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

If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the greeting message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages.

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TAD program Set flash time

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

Day and time Remote code

Number of ring

Recording time

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

Recording time :3min

GF H

=Save

Recording time :Greeting only

Ringer pattern

Program

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

Preparing the Answering System

+ 64 hidden pages