Panasonic KX-TG2551ALS, KX-TG2551NZS User Manual

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible

2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG2551ALS

KX-TG2551NZS

Before Initial Use

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.

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.

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.

Accessories (included)

AC Adaptor (p. 10)

Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 44)

one

Belt Clip (p. 46)

Telephone Line Cord

(p. 10)

For Australia

For New Zealand

oneone

For Australia only

Telephone Plug
(p. 10)

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2

For Best Performance

3

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.

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. 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.

The battery
is beneath
this cover.

Raise the
antenna.

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.

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

Contents

4

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

5

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

Location of Controls

6

Handset

REDIALREDIAL

PAUSEPAUSE

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FUNCTION/EXIT

CLEAR

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LOUD

SESEARCRCH

BACKBACK

FWD

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EDIT

ON
OFF

RECALLRECALL

TALK

DIRECTDIRECT

Navigator Key ( , ,
BACK , FWD/EDIT )
(

p. 14, 19, 23, 33

)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

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

Charge Contacts (p. 12)

Antenna

Display (p. 8)

(DIRECT) Button

(p. 30, 31)

(CLEAR) Button

(p. 29, 34, 39)

(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button

(p. 19, 40)

(TALK) Button (p. 18, 20)

(RECALL)

Button (p. 41, 42)

Headset Jack (p. 46)

How to use the Navigator key

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

•

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.

LOUD

SESEARCRCH

7

Preparation

Base unit

IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator (p. 11)

CALLER ID Indicator
(p. 21, 22)

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Charge Contacts
(p. 12)

Antenna (p. 3, 10)

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Hook (p. 44)

(HANDSET!LOCATOR)

Button (p. 40)

Display

8

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

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.

No items stored

12 new calls

GF H

=Directory

No link to base
Place on cradle
and try again.

0266667777

12 new calls

Recharge

Talk

01-06-35

Ringer off

9

Preparation

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.

0355566677
11:20A JAN10 ✕3

Ann
0267543210

Please lift up
and try again.

Not available

Directory full

Save error

Paging

0266667777

----Waiting----

Settings

10

Connections

To Power Outlet
(AC 230 V–240 V,
50 Hz)

AC Adaptor

Telephone Line Cord

Telephone
Plug

For New Zealand

To Single-Line
Telephone Jack

Telephone Line Cord

To Socket

For Australia

OR

Raise the
antenna.

Fasten the cords to prevent them
from being disconnected.

Hook

Hooks

•

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.

11

Preparation

Needs to be recharged.

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.

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)

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

OR

Settings

12

*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.

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.

•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):

Recharge

Up to 3.5 hours

Up to 11 days

Operation Operating time

While in use

(TALK)

Up to 4.5 hours

While not in use (Standby)

near the base unit*

away from the base unit

13

Preparation

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).

•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.

H

Set line mode

Talk switching

GF H

=Yes

Line mode

:A

GF H

=Save

Line mode

:B

Line mode

:B

GF H

=Save

H

Save directory

Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

H

Program

LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

H

Save DIRECT#

Recall time

GF H

=Yes

H

Save DIRECT#

Recall time

Set line mode

Talk switching

H

Save directory

Ringer volume

Program

LCD contrast

14

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.

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.

<Function menu>*

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

To select the ringer volume (p. 16).

To select the LCD contrast (p. 17).

Press FWD/EDIT á.

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).

<Function menu>*

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

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Preparation

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

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 “Talk switching”.

5

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

6

Press Ö or Ñ to select “On” or “Off”.

7

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).

•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

H

Program
LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Set line mode

H

Talk switching

GF H

=Yes

Auto talk

:Off

GF H

=Save

Auto talk

:On

GF H

=Save

16

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.

•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.

Save directory

H

Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

GF

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

GF

HIGH

LOW

Ringer off

GF

OFF

Ö

Ñ

Ö

Ñ

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Preparation

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.

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).

Program

H

LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

LCD contrast
Low ❚❚❚❚❚ High

GF H

=Save