Panasonic KX-TG2551ALS, KX-TG2551NZS User Manual

2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG2551ALS

KX-TG2551NZS

Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Preparation

Information Useful Operation Advanced Operation Basic

Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

For Australia

When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting.

For New Zealand

Caller ID, where available, is a service provided by the telephone company. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s phone number.

For your future reference

Serial No.

Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty.

Accessories (included)

AC Adaptor (p. 10)	Telephone Line Cord (p. 10)
	For Australia	For New Zealand

one	one	one
For Australia only	Belt Clip (p. 46)	Wall Mounting
Telephone Plug		Adaptor (p. 44)
(p. 10)

one

one

one

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For Best Performance

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 11).

•As preventative maintenance, 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.

The battery is beneath this cover.

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:

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

In a high and central location, preferably where there are no obstructions.

Raise the antenna.

Note:

While using the handset:

•If you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from the receiver. 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.

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Contents
Preparation
Location of Controls .......................................................................	6
Display..............................................................................................	8
Settings ............................................................................................	10
Connections ...................................................................................	10
Battery Charge...............................................................................	11
Selecting the Line Mode ................................................................	13
Programmable Functions...............................................................	14
Setting the Auto Talk Feature ........................................................	15
Selecting the Ringer Volume .........................................................	16
Selecting the LCD Contrast ...........................................................	17
Basic Operation
Making Calls ....................................................................................	18
Answering Calls ..............................................................................	20
Caller ID Service..............................................................................	21
Using the Caller List .......................................................................	23
Viewing the Caller List ...................................................................	23
Calling Back from the Caller List....................................................	25
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number................................................	26
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory ..............................	27
Erasing Caller List Information.......................................................	28
Advanced Operation
One-Touch Dialler ...........................................................................	30
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button ...........................	30
Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button........................	31
Using the Directory .........................................................................	32
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory ..............................	32
Selecting Characters to Enter Names ..........................................	34
Finding Items in the Directory .......................................................	36
Dialling from the Directory ............................................................	37
Editing an Item in the Directory .....................................................	38
Erasing an Item from the Directory ...............................................	39

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Special Features..............................................................................	40
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For PBX Line/ Long Distance Calls)..........................................	40
Automatic Security Code Setting ...................................................	40
Handset Locator.............................................................................	40
Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible (For Australia only)...........	41
RECALL Button..............................................................................	42
Useful Information
Adding Another Phone ...................................................................	43
Wall Mounting..................................................................................	44
Using Belt Clip.................................................................................	46
Using an Optional Headset ............................................................	46
Battery Replacement ......................................................................	47
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................	48
Safety Instructions..........................................................................	52
Specifications ..................................................................................	54
Important Information (For Australia only)...................................	55

Preparation

Operation Advanced Operation Basic

Information Useful

Location of Controls

Handset

Antenna

(TALK) Button (p. 18, 20)

Headset Jack (p. 46)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(Channel) Button

(p. 14, 18, 23, 32, 36)

(RECALL) Button (p. 41, 42)

	TALK
	ON
	OFF
		LOUD
		SEAR	CH
	BACK
	CH
	FUNCTION/EXIT	2
	1
	4	5
	7	8
			0
	RECALL

DIRECT
FWD	EDIT
CLEAR
3
6
9

REDIAL

PAUSE

Display (p. 8)

(DIRECT) Button (p. 30, 31)

Navigator Key ( , ,

BACK , FWD/EDIT ) (p. 14, 19, 23, 33)

(CLEAR) Button (p. 29, 34, 39)

(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 19, 40)

Charge Contacts (p. 12)

How to use the Navigator key

This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.

LOUD

SEARCH

•Pressing the up and down arrows allows you to enter the Caller List and scroll through the function menu, the Caller List and the directory list. The up and down arrows are also used to adjust the handset ringer and receiver volumes.

•Pressing the right and left arrows allows you to enter the directory list and to move the cursor when entering directory items.

•The right arrow is also used to select or confirm your menu choices.

Throughout these Operating Instructions, the navigator key is indicated by the arrows Ö, Ñ, Ü or á.

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Base unit

Hook (p. 44)

Antenna (p. 3, 10)

Charge Contacts (p. 12)

SPREAD	SPECTR
	UM

		CALLERI
		D
IN	USE	CH
		AR
		G
		E

HANDSET LOCATOR

CALLER ID Indicator (p. 21, 22)

IN USE/CHARGE

Indicator (p. 11)

(HANDSET!LOCATOR)

Preparation

Button (p. 40)

Display

The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These display prompts are shown below.

No items stored

Recharge

12 new calls

12 new calls GF H=Directory

Ringer off

0266667777

Talk

01-06-35

No link to base Place on cradle and try again.

The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory.

The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 12).

The display shows the number of new calls and the battery strength while the handset is on the base unit.

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. 23). To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT á

(Directory key).

When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 16), “Ringer off” will flash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode (p. 12).

When a call is received, the display shows the caller’s phone 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. 11).

The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit and try again.

8

0355566677 11:20A JAN10 3

Ann 0267543210

Paging

0266667777

----Waiting----

Please lift up and try again.

Not available

Directory full

Save error

This is an information from the Caller List. The display shows:

—the caller’s phone 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. 40).

A second call is received during a conversation (p. 41).

Ö, Ñ, BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á was pressed while the handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the button again.

While the base unit was not in the standby mode, Ö or Ñ was pressed to search the Caller List/directory list, FWD/EDIT á was pressed to select an option.

When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 27, 33).

While storing items in the directory, the handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again.

Preparation

Settings

Connections

Telephone Line Cord

Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected.

For Australia

To Socket

Telephone

Plug

Hook	Hooks	For New Zealand
		To Single-Line
		Telephone Jack
		Telephone Line Cord
		To Power Outlet
		(AC 230 V–240 V,
		50 Hz)
		AC Adaptor
		OR

Raise the antenna.

•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1AL.

•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 43.

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

•KX-TG2551AL and KX-TG2551NZ are not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services.

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Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use.

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

Preparation

OR

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

Battery strength

You can check the battery strength on the handset display while the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc. The battery strength will remain for a few seconds after using the handset, then the display will return to the standby mode (p. 12).

The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.

Display prompt	Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

Low

		(flashing)	Needs to be recharged.

Settings

Recharge

Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge” is displayed on the handset,					Recharge
—“				” 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.

•To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit.

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):

	Operation		Operating time
While in use		near the base unit*	Up to 4.5 hours
(TALK)		away from the base unit	Up to 3.5 hours
While not in use (Standby)			Up to 11 days

*Within about 3 meters

•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.

•As preventative maintenance, 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.

Standby mode (While the handset is off the base unit)

The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory list etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls. The battery operating time is conserved in this mode.

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Selecting the Line Mode

If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Otherwise the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature may not function (p. 41). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.

Use the handset near the base unit.

Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.

1	Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2	Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow
	points to “Program”.
3	Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).
4	Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow
	points to “Set line mode”.
5	Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).
6	Press Ö or Ñ to select “B” or “A”.
7	Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).
	•A beep sounds.

•To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

HSave directory Ringer volume GF H=Yes

HProgram

LCD contrast

GF H=Yes

HSave DIRECT#

Recall time

GF H=Yes

HSet line mode Talk switching GF H=Yes

Line mode

:A GF H=Save

Line mode

:B GF H=Save

Line mode

:B

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•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.

Preparation

Programmable Functions

You can program the following functions by using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details.

Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.

Lift the handset, and press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

<Function menu>*

HSave directory To store an item in the directory (p. 32).

Ringer volume To select the ringer volume (p. 16).

Program

LCD contrast To select the LCD contrast (p. 17).

Press FWD/EDIT á.

<Function menu>*

HSave DIRECT#

Recall time Set line mode Talk switching

To store a phone number in the DIRECT button (p. 30).

To select the recall time (p. 42).

To select the line mode (p. 13).

To set the auto talk feature (p. 15).

During programming:

*To select a desired function item, press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to the item. Then press FWD/EDIT á to go to the next step.

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby 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.

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Setting the Auto Talk Feature

The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing (TALK). 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 handset is in the standby mode initially.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “Talk switching”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ to select “On” or “Off”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

HProgram

LCD contrast

GF H=Yes

Set line mode HTalk switching GF H=Yes

Auto talk

:Off GF H=Save

Auto talk

:On GF H=Save

Auto talk

:On

Preparation

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

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

Programmable Functions

Selecting the Ringer Volume

You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.

Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.

1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

2	Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the
	arrow points to “Ringer volume”.
3	Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).
4	Press Ö or Ñ to select the
	desired volume.

•The selected volume is displayed and rings.

•To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold Ö until 2 beeps sound.

To turn the ringer ON, press Ñ or Ö in step 4.

•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

Save directory

HRinger volume

GF H=Yes

HIGH	Ringer
	Low		High
	GF
Ö			Ñ
LOW	Ringer
	Low		High
	GF
Ö			Ñ
OFF	Ringer off
	GF

•You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received. Press Ö or Ñ while the unit is ringing.

•When set to OFF, “Ringer off” will flash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode.

•When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.

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Selecting the 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 handset is in the standby mode initially.

1	Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2	Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow
	points to “LCD contrast”.
3	Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).
4	Press Ö or Ñ to select the desired
	contrast.

•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the LCD contrast will change.

Program HLCD contrast

GF H=Yes

LCD contrast Low High

GF H=Save

Preparation

5	Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).
	•A beep sounds.

•To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).