Panasonic KX-TG2553B User Manual

2.4GHz Cordless Phone

Model No. KX-TG2553B

KX-TG2553F KX-TG2553S

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 6 hours before initial use.

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible

KX-TG2553B

Before Initial Use

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 55 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.

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

For your future reference

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

AC Adaptor (p. 11)

Order No. PQLV1Z

one

Telephone Line Cord (p. 11)

one

Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 46)

Order No. PQKL10038Z3

one

Belt Clip (p. 48)

Order No. PQKE10127Z1

one

For Best Performance

Battery Charge

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

6 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. 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 antennas.

Preparation

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting the Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Selecting the Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

Setting the Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Operation

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Caller ID Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Viewing the Caller List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Calling Back from the Caller List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Erasing Caller List Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Advanced Operation

One-Touch Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dialing 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

Dialing from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Editing an Item in the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Erasing an Item from the Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Contents

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information

Voice Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Storing a Voice Mail Access Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting the Voice Mail Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Listening to Voice Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Automatic Security Code Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Handset Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

For Call Waiting Service Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users). . . . . . . 44

Temporary Tone Dialing

(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

FLASH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Useful Information

Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using an Optional Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Adding Another Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Before Requesting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

FCC and Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Location of Controls

Handset

TALK

FLFLAS

REDIAL

CALL W

L WAIT

PAUSEPAUSE

VOICE MAILVOICE MAIL

TONE

CHCH

FUNCTION EXITFUNCTION EXIT

CLEAR

BACKBACK

FWD

EDITEDIT

DIRECTDIRECT

LOUD LOUD SEAR

CRCH

(CLEAR) Button

(p. 20, 29, 39)

(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICEÒMAIL)

Button (p. 40, 42, 44, 45)

Headset Jack (p. 48)

(TALK) Button (p. 19, 21)

(TONE) Button (p. 44)

Charge Contact (p. 13)

Display (p. 8)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(Channel) Button (p. 16, 19, 24)

Charge Contact (p. 13)

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

Button (p. 19, 20, 44)

(DIRECT) Button

(p. 30, 31)

Antenna

Navigator Key ( , , ,

FWD/EDIT

)

(

p. 16, 20, 24, 33, 34

)

Preparation

Base unit

Display

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

Ringer off

No items stored

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. 13).

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. 24). To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT á (Directory key).

The display shows the voice mail message(s) is/are recorded (p. 40).

When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 18), “Ringer off” will ﬂash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode (p. 13).

Recharge battery

12 new calls

GF H

=Directory

Voicemail

Preparation

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. 12).

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. 43).

A second call is received during a conversation (p. 44).

No link to base. Place on cradle and try again.

TINA ROBINSON

1-000-222-3333

Talk

01-06-35

JACK SMITH 1-222-333-4444 11:20A JAN.10 ✕3

Ann 1234567890

Paging

NANCY BROWN 1-000-222-3333

----Waiting-----

Ö, Ñ, BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á was pressed

with the handset 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 or (CLEAR) was pressed.

When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 28, 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.

Not available

Save error

Directory full

Display

Please lift up and try again

Settings

Preparation

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 50.

•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID and voice

mail services, you cannot access those services.

Hooks

AC Adaptor

Telephone Line Cord

Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Raise the antennas.

Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)

Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected.

Settings

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 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 5 seconds after using the handset, then the display will return to the standby mode (p. 13).

The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.

Display prompt Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

Low

(ﬂashing)

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

Preparation

Up to 3.5 hours

Up to 11 days

Recharge

Recharge the battery when:

—“Recharge battery” is displayed, —“ ” 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 battery” and/or “” will continue to ﬂash.

Battery information

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

Operation Approx. battery life

While in use

(TALK)

Up to 4.5 hours

While not in use (Standby)

near the base unit*

away from the base unit

Recharge battery

*Within about 10 feet (3 m)

•Battery life 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 battery” is displayed and/or “” ﬂashes. This will maximize the battery life.

•The battery cannot be overcharged.

Standby mode (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 items etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls. The battery life is conserved in this mode.

Selecting the Dialing Mode

You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the base unit.

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 handset is in the standby mode initially.

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 “Set dial mode”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ to select “Pulse” or “Tone”.

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.

Save directory Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Program

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Set flash time

GF H

=Yes

Set line mode

Set dial mode

GF H

=Yes

Dial mode

:Tone

GF H

=Save

Dial mode

:Pulse

Dial mode

:Pulse

GF H

=Save

Settings

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 be used (p. 44). 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.

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 “Set line mode”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ to select “B” or “A”.

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.

Set line mode Set dial mode

GF H

=Yes

Line mode

GF H

=Save

Line mode

Save directory Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Program

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Set flash time

GF H

=Yes

Line mode

GF H

=Save

Programmable Functions

Save DIRECT#

Set flash time

Save mailbox#

Voicemail tone

Set line mode

Set dial mode

Talk switching

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 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.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

<Function menu>*

To store an item in the directory (p. 33).

To select the ringer volume (p. 18).

Press FWD/EDIT á.

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

To select the ﬂash time (p. 45).

To store a voice mail access number (p. 40).

To set the voice mail tone (p. 41).

To select the line mode (p. 15).

To select the dial mode (p. 14).

To set the auto talk feature (p. 17).

Save directory

Ringer volume

Program

<Function menu>*

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.

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).

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

•In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the Auto Talk

feature OFF.

Auto talk

:On

Program

GF H

=Yes

Talk switching

GF H

=Yes

Auto talk

:Off

GF H

=Save

Auto talk

:On

GF H

=Save

Selecting the Ringer Volume

You can set 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.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

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

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

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.

•When set to OFF, “Ringer off” will ﬂash for about 45 seconds before the

handset returns to the standby mode.

Save directory

Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Ringer Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

HIGH

LOW

Ringer off

OFF

Programmable Functions

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