Panasonic KX-TG2581ALS, KX-TG2581NZS User Manual

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Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

2.4GHz Digital Cordless Answering System

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG2581ALS

KX-TG2581NZS

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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.

Accessories (included)

AC Adaptor (p. 12)

Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 66)

one

Belt Clip (p. 15)

one

Telephone Line Cord

(p. 12)

For Australia

For New Zealand

oneone

For Australia only

Telephone Plug (p. 12)

one

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.

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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. 13).

•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.

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Preparation

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

Displays......................................................................................... 8

Settings.......................................................................................... 12

Connections................................................................................. 12

Battery Charge ............................................................................ 13

Using the Belt Clip ....................................................................... 15

Using an Optional Headset ......................................................... 15

Selecting the Line Mode .............................................................. 16

Programmable Functions ............................................................ 17

Setting the Auto Talk Feature...................................................... 18

Selecting the Ringer Volume ....................................................... 19

Selecting the LCD Contrast ......................................................... 20

Preparing the Answering System ............................................... 21

Greeting Message....................................................................... 21

Programming Summary for the Answering System .................... 23

Day and Time Adjustment........................................................... 24

Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time........................................ 26

Selecting the Number of Rings.................................................... 27

Cordless Telephone

Making Calls .................................................................................. 28

Answering Calls ............................................................................ 30

Caller ID Service ........................................................................... 31

Using the Caller List..................................................................... 33

Viewing the Caller List ................................................................. 33

Calling Back from the Caller List................................................. 35

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number............................................. 36

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory............................ 37

Erasing Caller List Information.................................................... 38

One-Touch Dialler ......................................................................... 40

Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button......................... 40

Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button ..................... 40

Using the Directory....................................................................... 41

Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory ............................ 41

Selecting Characters to Enter Names ........................................ 43

Finding Items in the Directory .................................................... 45

Dialling from the Directory .......................................................... 46

Editing an Item in the Directory .................................................. 47

Erasing an Item from the Directory ............................................ 48

Intercom......................................................................................... 49

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Special Features........................................................................... 50

Automatic Security Code Setting................................................. 50

Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible (For Australia only) ........ 50

How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)........................................ 51

RECALL Button........................................................................... 51

Answering System

Automatic Answering Operation................................................. 53

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls.................................................. 53

Listening to Messages................................................................. 54

Slow Talk Message Playback...................................................... 54

From the Handset........................................................................ 56

Erasing Messages ........................................................................ 57

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone........................... 58

Setting the Remote Code............................................................ 59

Voice Menu.................................................................................. 60

Direct Remote Operation............................................................. 62

Remote Operation with the Handset........................................... 64

Useful Information

Wall Mounting............................................................................... 66

Battery Replacement.................................................................... 68

Adding Another Phone................................................................. 69

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 70

Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 75

Speciﬁcations ............................................................................... 77

Important Information (For Australia only)................................ 78

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

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Location of Controls

Handset

REDIALREDIAL

PAUSEPAUSE

STOP

ANSO

OFF

ANS

S ON

RECALL

PLPLAYB

BACK

FUNCTION

EXIT

INTERCOM/CLEAR

ALL

L MSG

KIP

NEW

W MSG

REP

PEAT

CHCH

LOUD LOUD SESEARCRCH

BACK

FWD

EDIT

ON OFF

TALK

DIRECT

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

p. 17, 23, 29, 33, 41

)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(Channel) Button (p. 17, 23, 28, 33, 41, 51)

Charge Contacts (p. 14)

Antenna

Display (p. 8)

(DIRECT) Button

(p. 40)

(INTERCOM/CLEAR)

Button (p. 38, 48, 49)

(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button

(p. 28, 51)

(TALK) Button (p. 28, 30)

(RECALL/PLAYBACK)

Button (p. 50, 51, 64)

Headset Jack (p. 15)

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

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Preparation

Base unit

GREETING

REPEAT

SKIP

ERASE

VOLUME

IN USE

CHARGE

MICMIC

STOP

ANSWER

ONON

SLOW TALK

EW MESSAGE

(REPEAT) Button (p. 55)

(SKIP) Button (p. 55)

(NEWÒMESSAGE/SLOW!TALK)

Button (p. 54)

(LOCATOR/INTERCOM)

Button (p. 49)

(ERASE) Button

(p. 22, 57)

(GREETING) Button (p. 21)

(STOP) Button (p. 21, 55)

(ANSWERÒON) Button (p. 53)

Antenna (p. 3, 12)

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 13)

Display (p. 11)

Charge Contacts (p. 14)

VOLUME , Buttons (p. 21, 54)

MIC (Microphone) (p. 21, 49)

Hook (p. 66)

ANSWER ON Indicator (p. 53)

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Displays

Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information on their displays. 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. 14).

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

When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF (p. 19), “Ringer off” will ﬂash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode (p. 14).

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. 13).

No items stored

12 new calls

GF H

=Directory

12 new calls

Recharge

Talk

01-06-35

Handset display

Ringer off

0266667777

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Preparation

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

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. 49).

The handset and the base unit are in the intercom mode (p. 49).

A second call is received during a conversation (p. 50).

No link to base Place on cradle and try again.

Paging

Press INTERCOM

0266667777

----Waiting----

Intercom

00-00-07

0355566677 11:20A JAN10 ✕3

Ann 0267543210

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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 or (INTERCOM/CLEAR) was pressed.

When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 37, 42).

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

The unit is in answering system programming mode (p. 23).

The handset is operating the answering system remotely (p. 64).

Displays

Please lift up and try again.

Remote operation

Not available

Directory full

Save error

Time/day Adj.→0 See manual for other settings.

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Preparation

Base unit display

The clock needs adjusting (p. 24).

Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 21).

The unit is in the answering system programming mode.

The speaker volume level is set to “5”. You can select 9 levels (0–8) while using the answering system (p. 53) or the intercom (p. 49).

12 messages have been recorded.

FULL

Memory is full. Erase some or all of the messages (p. 57).

The recording time is set to “Greeting only” (p. 26). (The display is blank.)

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Settings

Connections

•

USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10AL.

•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 69.

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

cannot access those services.

•KX-TG2581AL and KX-TG2581NZ are not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services.

•KX-TG2581NZ will not answer incoming calls on your FaxAbility number.

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

Raise the antenna.

Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected.

Hook

Hooks

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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. 14).

The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.

Display prompt Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

Low

(ﬂashing)

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

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Settings

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

*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. 13):

Recharge

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Preparation

When the optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.

Using the Belt Clip

You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip.

Headset Jack

To attach the belt clip

To remove the belt clip

Using an Optional Headset

Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset.

Connection an optional headset to the handset

Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown below.

Only telecommunications compliance labelled headsets should be plugged into the headset jack on the handset.

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Settings

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

Use the handset near the base unit. Make sure the unit 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 Talk switching

GF H

=Yes

Line mode

GF H

=Save

Line mode

GF H

=Save

Save directory Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Program LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Recall time

GF H

=Yes

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Programmable Functions

Preparation

Save DIRECT#

.............

Recall time

...............

Set line mode

..........

Talk switching

........

TAD program

................

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 unit 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.

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

<Function menu>*

To store an item in the directory (p. 42). To select the ringer volume (p. 19).

To select the LCD contrast (p. 20).

Press FWD/EDIT á.

To store a phone number in the DIRECT button (p. 40).

To select the recall time (p. 51). To select the line mode (p. 16). To set the auto talk feature (p. 18). To program answering system functions (p. 23).

Save directory

........

Ringer volume

..........

Program LCD contrast

.............

<Function menu>*

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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 unit 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 after you lift up the handset to answer a

call, leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.

Auto talk

:On

Program LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Set line mode

Talk switching

GF H

=Yes

Auto talk

:Off

GF H

=Save

Auto talk

:On

GF H

=Save

Programmable Functions

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Preparation

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 unit 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.

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

Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

Ringer

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

HIGH

LOW

Ringer off

OFF

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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 unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

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

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ to select the desired contrast.

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

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

LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

LCD contrast Low ❚❚❚ ❚❚ High

GF H

=Save

Programmable Functions

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Preparing the Answering System

Preparation

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

VOLUME .

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. 22).

The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming) 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.

Talk clearly, about 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 (STOP).

•To check the recorded greeting, press (GREETING) brieﬂy.

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

(GREETING)

(STOP)

(ERASE)

MIC

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To erase the recorded greeting message

Press (GREETING) brieﬂy \ 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. 21), one of two messages will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 26).

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

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

■ When the recording time is set to “1 minute” 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.

Preparing the Answering System

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Preparation

Programming Summary for the Answering System

You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit. See the page numbers below for details. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

•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 6 beeps sound on the base unit during programming, a wrong key was pressed. Enter the correct number.

•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 on the

handset.

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

Press Ö or Ñ to select “TAD program”, and press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

•“Time/day Adj.→0 See manual for other settings.” is displayed on the handset.

Press Ö or Ñ to select “Program”, and press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

To adjust the time and day, press (0). (page 24) To set the remote code, press (1). (page 59) To select the number of rings, press (2). (page 27) To select the caller’s recording time, press (5). (page 26)

•The base unit display shows numbers related to the adjustment or settings.

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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 “TAD program”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

Press (0).

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

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

•The last two digits of the entered number are displayed.

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

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

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

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

•To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Day and Time Adjustment

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

announce the day and time that each message was recorded.

TAD program

GF H

=Yes

Save directory Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Program LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Recall time

GF H

=Yes

Time/day Adj.→0 See manual for other settings.

Preparing the Answering System

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Preparation

•In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM” by pressing (*).)

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

For Caller ID service users (p. 31)

•The Caller ID information will re-set the clock after the ﬁrst ring if the adjusted time is incorrect. However, the day will not be re-set. Set the day following the procedures on page 24.

•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.

To check the time/day

Repeat steps 1 to 6 on page 24.

•The current time/day is heard. When ﬁnished, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

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Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time

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

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 “TAD program”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

Press (5).

•The current setting is displayed on the base unit.

1: 1 minute 2: 3 minutes 3: Greeting only

Press (1), (2) or (3) to select the recording time.

•The setting is displayed on the base unit.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•If

“Greeting only” is selected, the base unit display will become blank.

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.

TAD program

GF H

=Yes

Save directory Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Program LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Recall time

GF H

=Yes

Time/day Adj.→0 See manual for other settings.

Preparing the Answering System

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Preparation

Selecting the Number of Rings

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from “3” to “7” or “AUTO” (for Toll Saver*). Your phone comes from the factory set to “4”.

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 “TAD program”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

Press (2).

•The current setting is displayed on the base unit.

Press (0), or (3) to (7) to set the number of rings.

0: Selects “AUTO”. “A” is displayed. 3–7: The unit will answer after the selected number of rings.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

*Toll saver (When set to “AUTO”)

When you call the unit from a touch tone telephone: If the unit answers on the 3rd ring, there is at least one new message. If the unit answers on the 5th ring, there are no new messages. Hang up when you hear the 4th ring. This will save you the toll charge for the call.

TAD program

GF H

=Yes

Save directory Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Program LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Recall time

GF H

=Yes

Time/day Adj.→0 See manual for other settings.

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Making Calls

Press (TALK).

Dial a phone number.

•The dialled number is displayed.

•After a few seconds, the display will show the

length of the call and the battery strength.

To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.

•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.

If noise interferes with the conversation

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit.

To redial the last number dialled

Press (TALK) and press (REDIAL/PAUSE).

Talk

0111112222

Talk

00-00-00 Off

00-01-08

To have a hands-free phone conversation, connect the optional headset to the handset (p. 15).

Display

(TALK)

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(INTERCOM/CLEAR)

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

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To dial after conﬁrming the entered number

Dial a phone number.

•If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) and dial again.

Press (TALK).

•After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength.

To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.

To redial after conﬁrming the last number dialled

Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) and press (TALK).

To adjust the receiver volume (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW) while talking

To increase, press Ñ. To decrease press Ö.

•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the

volume level will change.

•The display will return to the length of the call.

Loud

Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High

MEDIUM

HIGH

LOW

Loud

Low ❚❚❚❚ High

Loud

Low ❚❚ High

ÖÑ

Talk

0233334444

Talk

00-00-00 Off

00-01-08

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Answering Calls

When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed on the handset and the IN USE/CHARGE indicator on the base unit ﬂashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the ﬁrst ring (p. 31). In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call.

Press (TALK).

•You can also answer a call by pressing any dialling button (0) to (9), (*) or (#) (—Any Key Talk).

Auto Talk

If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON (p. 18), you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing (TALK).

(TALK)

Lighted handset keypad

The handset dialling buttons will light when you press a button or lift the handset off the base unit, and ﬂash when a call is received. The lights will go out a few seconds.

Backlit LCD display

The lighted handset display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a handset button, lifting the handset off the base unit, hanging up a call, leaving the programming mode or ending the intercom.

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

When the optional headset is connected (p. 15), make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.

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Cordless Telephone

Caller ID Service

This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s information will be shown on the handset display after the ﬁrst ring.

The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers in the Caller List. The Caller List information is sorted by the most recent to the oldest call. When the 51st call is received, the information of the the ﬁrst call is replaced with the information of the 51st call.

Using the list, you can automatically call back a caller. You can store the callers’ phone numbers from the Caller List into the directory.

When a second call is received while talking, the new caller’s phone number will be displayed (for Australia only) (p. 50).

How caller information is displayed when a call is received

The handset display shows the caller’s phone number after the ﬁrst ring.*

•After you answer the call, the display will show the length of the call.

0244448888

The IN USE/CHARGE indicator light will ﬂash quickly when a call is being received.

*Private name display

If you receive a call from one of the same phone numbers stored in the directory, the caller’s name will also be displayed.

•To use this function, names and phone numbers must be stored in the directory (p. 41).

TINA ROBINSON

0244448888

(The number is an Australian example.)

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•If “No items stored” is displayed, the Caller List is empty.

•Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases:

•—If the caller dialled from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service,

the display will show “Out of area”.

•—If the caller has requested not to display his/her information, the display will

show “Private caller”.

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

cannot access those services.

•If the name display service is available in your area, the display will show caller’s

names. For further information, please contact your telephone company.

•For additional information on Caller ID services and call waiting, please refer to

page 50.

While the handset is off the base unit:

The unit must be in the standby mode. Press Ö or Ñ to turn the display on.

If you have received 10 new calls, the display will show the following:

While the handset is on the base unit:

If you have received 10 new calls, the display will show the following:

10 new calls

GF H

=Directory

To check the number of new calls

For New Zealand Users:

Your telephone company may not support the second caller display feature.

Caller ID Service

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Cordless Telephone

Using the Caller List

Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List.

•The display will show, for example, the following.

•You can go to the directory list by pressing FWD/EDIT á (p. 45).

To search from the most recent call, press Ö. To search from the oldest call, press Ñ.

•To scroll between callers, press Ö or Ñ.

To exit the list, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•The handset will return to the standby mode.

2 new calls

GF H

=Directory

•Once new calls have been checked, “√” will be added.

•If “No items stored” is displayed, the Caller List is empty.

•If more than one call is received from the same caller, the date and time of the

last call will be recorded. If the same caller calls again, the call entry with “√” will be deleted.

Viewing the Caller List

To check who has called, follow the steps below.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(*) (#)

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Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ.

Display meaning:

√ : You have checked this caller information, answered the call,

called back the caller or played back the message.

✕2-✕

9 : The number of times the same caller called (up to 9).

After checking, “✕2” – “✕9” will be replaced with “√”.

Ex. When you search from the most recent call:

02223334444

3:10P JUN10

Press Ö.

2 new calls

GF H

=Directory

NANCY BROWN 0244448888

1:54P JUN 9 ✕3

01234567890123

→

10:38A JUN 9 √

0 new call

GF H

=Directory

012345678901234 567890

Press {#} or {*}.

To return to the previous caller,

press Ñ.

To exit the Caller List,

press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•The handset will return to the standby mode.

*If you receive a call from one of the

same phone numbers stored in the directory, the caller’s name will be displayed (Private name display).

**If an arrow (→) is displayed after the

number, the whole phone number has not been shown. Press {#} (→) to see the remaining numbers or {*} (←) to return to the previous display.

Using the Caller List

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Cordless Telephone

Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List.

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to ﬁnd the desired caller.

Press (TALK).

•The displayed phone number is dialled automatically.

0355566677 11:20A JAN12 ✕3

Talk

0355566677

Calling Back from the Caller List

•In some cases, you may have to edit the number before dialling (p. 36).

•If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information, you cannot call back

that caller.

3 new calls

GF H

=Directory

Talk

00-00-00

For New Zealand Users:

Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code preﬁx included. If the charge for local call is unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone. Do not dial the “0” preﬁx or the area code digit.

(TALK)

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Lift the handset off the base unit and press

Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List.

Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly to ﬁnd the desired caller.

Each time you press FWD/EDIT (É) (Edit key) to edit, the number is rearranged into one of 2 different patterns.

(The ﬁrst 2 digits are deleted.)

b Free editing

•You can add digits to the front of the number, up to a total of 20 digits including the original number.

•Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR),

— after you add a number, the digit to

the left of the cursor is erased.

— when the cursor is at the front, the

digit on the cursor is erased.

•When you press FWD/EDIT (É), the phone number returns to the original number shown in step 2.

After editing the number, you can continue with calling back or storing procedures. To call back, press (TALK) (p. 35). To store the number in the directory, press (Å) (Next key), and press

FWD/EDIT (É) (Save key). (If the caller has no name information, see

page 37, from step 5.)

•The number edited in step 3 will not be maintained in the Caller List.

Phone no.

Using the Caller List

For New Zealand Users:

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number

You can edit a phone number in the Caller List.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

0276543210 11:20A JAN12 √

76543210

=Next

=Edit

0276543210

=Next

=Edit

00276543210

=Next

=Edit

FWD/EDIT (É) (Edit key)

Ex. “0” is added.

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Cordless Telephone

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory

You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List.

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to ﬁnd the caller you want to store in the directory.

To edit the phone number, see page 36, on step 3. If not required, press FWD/EDIT á twice.

Press Ö (Next key).

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

When the caller’s name is not displayed in the Caller List:

a) If a name is not required, press Ö

(Next key) and press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

b) If a name is required, enter the name

(p. 43). When ﬁnished, press Ö (Next key) and press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•

To continue storing other items, repeat from step 2.

•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 display shows “Directory full” in step 5, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

to exit the list. To erase other stored items from the directory, see page 48.

•After the maximum of 50 items has been stored, “Directory full” is also displayed.

0355566677 11:20A JAN12 ✕3

10 new calls

GF H

=Directory

Enter name CINDY TURNER

IH G

=Next

Enter name

IH G

=Next

CINDY TURNER 0355566677

0355566677

=Edit

=Save

0355566677

=Next

=Edit

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Erasing Caller List Information

After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

To erase a speciﬁc caller from the Caller List

Lift the handset off the base unit and press

Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List.

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to ﬁnd the caller you want to erase from the Caller List.

Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR).

•A beep sounds and the information is erased.

•To erase other items, repeat from step 2.

•To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Using the Caller List

0246813579 12:20A JAN12 √

Clear

10 new calls

GF H

=Directory

•You cannot store caller information in the directory if a phone number is not displayed.

•If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “Save error” in step 5, move closer to the base unit and start again from step 2.

For New Zealand Users:

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Cordless Telephone

To erase all entries in the Caller List

Before erasing all entries, make sure that “0 new call” is displayed.

Lift the handset off the base unit and press

Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List.

Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR).

Press Ö or Ñ to select “All clear”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key) or

(INTERCOM/CLEAR).

•A beep sounds and all entries are erased.

•The handset will return to the standby mode.

Exit

All clear

GF H

=Yes

All clear

0 new call

GF H

=Directory

Exit All clear

GF H

=Yes

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While the arrow points to “Save DIRECT#”, press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

Enter a phone number, up to 22 digits.

•Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR), a digit is erased. To erase all digits, press and hold (INTERCOM/CLEAR).

•To move the cursor, press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á.

Press Ö (Next key).

•If you want to edit the entered number, press Ñ (Edit key) and return to step 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).

•If a pause is required for dialling, (REDIAL/PAUSE) can be stored in a phone

number in step 5. This counts as one digit (p. 51).

IH G

=Next

123456789012345 6789012

=Edit

=Save

123456789012345 6789012 Save DIRECT#

123456789012345 6789012

IH G

=Next

Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button

Press (DIRECT).

•The stored number is displayed.

Press (TALK).

•The number is dialled.

•You can also dial the stored number by pressing (TALK) then pressing (DIRECT).

123456789012345 6789012

One-Touch Dialler

You can store one phone number in the (DIRECT) button of the handset. The stored number is dialled with a one-touch operation.

Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button

Make sure the unit 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).

Program LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Recall time

GF H

=Yes

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Cordless Telephone

Using the Directory

You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset. All directory items are sorted by the ﬁrst word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. When you receive a caller ID call from a caller stored in the directory, the display will show the caller’s name with the phone number (—Private name display) (p. 31).

Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

(INTERCOM/CLEAR)

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

, , BACK ,

FWD/EDIT

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

The dialling buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols.

(Continued→)

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Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

While the arrow points to “Save directory”, press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

•The display shows the number of stored items in the directory.

Enter a name, up to 15 characters using the dialling buttons (p. 43).

•To move the cursor, press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á.

•If a name is not required, press Ö (Next key) and go to step 5.

Press Ö (Next key).

Enter a phone number, up to 22 digits.

•Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR), a digit is erased. To erase all digits, press and hold (INTERCOM/CLEAR).

•To move the cursor, press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á.

Press Ö (Next key).

•If you want to change the storing name or number, press Ñ (Edit key) repeatedly to reach the desired display and change it.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•

To continue storing other items, repeat from step 2.

•To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•If a pause is required for dialling, (REDIAL/PAUSE) can be stored in a phone number in step 5. This counts as one digit (p. 51).

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

•If the display shows “Directory full” in step 2, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

To erase other stored items from the directory, see page 48.

•After the maximum of 50 items has been stored, “Directory full” is also displayed.

Enter name Tom Jones

IH G

=Next

Enter name

IH G

=Next

Enter phone no.

0398765432

IH G

=Next

Tom Jones 0398765432

=Edit

=Save

Tom Jones 0398765432

Using the Directory

For New Zealand Users:

Save directory Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Directory=

20 items

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#&’() ,–./1 ABCabc2 DEFdef3 GHIghi4

JKLjkl5

MNOmno6

PQRSpq r s 7 TUVtuv8

WXYZwxyz9

Space To move the cursor to the left To move the cursor to the right

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(0)

BACK

FWD/EDIT

1234567891011

Number of times key is pressed

Selecting Characters to Enter Names

The handset dialling buttons ((0) to (9)), BACK Ü and FWD/EDIT á can be used to enter letters and symbols. The letters are printed on the dialling buttons. Pressing each button selects a character as shown below.

Keys

•To enter another character using the same dialling button, press FWD/EDIT á to move the cursor to the next space.

If you make a mistake while entering a name

Use BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to move the cursor to the incorrect character, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) to delete and enter the correct character. Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR), a character is erased. To erase all characters, press and hold (INTERCOM/CLEAR).

LOUD LOUD

SESEARCRCH

ON OFF

BACK

FWD EDITEDIT

FUNCTION/EXITFUNCTION/EXIT

INTERCOM/CLEARINTERCOM/CLEAR

TALK

DIRECT

STOP

ALL L MSG

ANSOFF

ANS S ON

SKIPKIP

NEW W MSG

REPEPEAT

Cordless Telephone

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For example, to enter “Tom Jones”:

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

While the arrow points to “Save directory”, press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

Press (8).

Press (6) six times, then press FWD/EDIT

to move the cursor to the right.

Press (6) four times.

Press FWD/EDIT á twice to enter a blank.

Press (5).

Press (6) six times, then press FWD/EDIT

to move the cursor to the right.

Press (6) ﬁve times.

Press (3) ﬁve times.

Press (7) eight times.

When ﬁnished, press Ö (Next key).

•To enter a phone number and continue storing, see page 42, from step 5.

Enter name Tom Jones

IH G

=Next

Tom

Tom J

Tom Jo

Tom Jon

Tom Jone

Directory=

20 items

Enter name

IH G

=Next

Enter phone no.

Save directory Ringer volume

GF H

=Yes

Using the Directory

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Cordless Telephone

Finding Items in the Directory

You can search the directory using the handset.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list.

Press Ö or Ñ.

•The ﬁrst item is displayed.

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the desired item is displayed.

•All directory items are stored in the order shown on the right.

To search for a name by initial

Press the dialling button for the ﬁrst letter of the desired name until any name with the same initial is displayed (see the Index table on page 46).

Ex. To ﬁnd “Frank”, press (3)

repeatedly until the ﬁrst item under “F” is displayed.

Press Ö repeatedly until the name is displayed.

Alphabet letter

Symbol (excluding # and )

Telephone number

(If no name is stored)

Number

and

Press Ö.

Press Ñ.

•You can leave the directory list any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•If “No items stored” is displayed in step 2, the directory is empty.

•In step 1, you can go to the Caller List by pressing FWD/EDIT á (p. 33).

, , BACK ,

FWD/EDIT

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

Directory list

GF H

=Caller’s list

Ann 0312345678

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Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list.

Press Ö or Ñ.

•The ﬁrst item is displayed.

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to ﬁnd the directory item that you want to dial.

•To search for the item by initial, see page 45.

•To exit the directory, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press (TALK).

•The number is dialled automatically.

To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.

Other symbols, 1 A, B, C, 2 D, E, F, 3 G, H, I, 4 J, K, L, 5

Directory list

GF H

=Caller’s list

Dialling from the Directory

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

(6) (7) (8) (9) (0)

IndexKeys IndexKeys

M, N, O, 6 P, Q, R, S, 7 T, U, V, 8 W, X, Y, Z, 9 0, Space

Index table

Frank 0234567890

Talk

0234567890

Using the Directory

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Cordless Telephone

Editing an Item in the Directory

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list.

Press Ö or Ñ.

•The ﬁrst item is displayed.

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to ﬁnd the directory item you want to change, and press FWD/EDIT á.

•To search for the item by initial, see page 45.

•If you do not need to change the name, go to

step 5.

Edit the name using the dialling buttons,

BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á (p. 43), up to 15

characters.

Press Ö (Next key).

•If you do not need to change the number, go to step 7.

Add a number to the current number.

•Each time you press (INTERCOM/CLEAR), a digit is erased. To erase all digits, press and hold (INTERCOM/CLEAR).

•To move the cursor, press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á.

Press Ö (Next key).

•If you want to change the storing name or number, press Ñ (Edit key) repeatedly to reach the desired display and change it.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To continue editing other items, repeat from

step 3.

•To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

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

Jane 0233444555

Enter name Jane Walker

IH G

=Next

Enter name Jane

IH G

=Next

Directory list

GF H

=Caller’s list

0233444555

IH G

=Next

0333444555

IH G

=Next

Jane Walker 0333444555

=Edit

=Save

Jane Walker 0333444555

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Erasing an Item from the Directory

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list.

Press Ö or Ñ.

•The ﬁrst item is displayed.

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to ﬁnd the directory item you want to erase.

•To search for the item by initial, see page 45.

Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR).

•To stop erasing, press BACK Ü (No key).

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key) or

(INTERCOM/CLEAR).

•A beep sounds and the item is erased.

•To erase other items, repeat from step 3.

•To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

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

Helen 0357924680

Clear?

=No H=Yes

Clear

Directory list

GF H

=Caller’s list

Using the Directory

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Cordless Telephone

During an intercom call:

•Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset.

•If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the

base unit speaker volume by pressing VOLUME .

•If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to ring. To answer, press (TALK).

Intercom

A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit.

Paging the base unit from the handset

Handset: Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR). Talk to the paged party after the beeps.

•“Intercom” is displayed.

Base unit: When the other party’s voice is heard, answer using the MIC.

Handset: To end the intercom, press

(INTERCOM/CLEAR).

Paging the handset from the base unit (Handset locator)

Using this feature, you can locate a misplaced handset.

Base unit: Press (LOCATOR/INTERCOM).

•The handset beeps for 1 minute and “Paging Press INTERCOM” is displayed.

•To stop paging, press (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) again.

Handset: Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) to answer.

•“Intercom” is displayed.

Base unit: Talk into the MIC.

Handset: To end the intercom, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR).

(INTERCOM/CLEAR)

(LOCATOR/INTERCOM)

MIC

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Special Features

Automatic Security Code Setting

Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user.

Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible

(For Australia only)

If you subscribe to Caller ID services, your handset displays a second caller’s information while talking. After you hear a call-waiting tone, the caller’s phone number and “----Waiting----” will be displayed.

You can answer the second call, keeping the ﬁrst call on hold. Follow Telstra or your service provider instructions using

(RECALL/PLAYBACK).

•If the phone number is stored in the directory, the caller’s name will be displayed (p. 31).

•The second caller’s information will not be displayed when:

— the answering system is recording someone’s message, — a parallel connected telephone is in use.

•Please contact Telstra or your service provider for details and availability in your area.

Using Caller ID Type II

When you receive a second call during a conversation, you will hear a signal tone following the call waiting tone and the conversation will be interrupted or muted for a short period of time. This is not fault of the product as these events are normal.

Note: The tones are generated by the telephone company.

0266667777

----Waiting----

For Call Waiting Service Users in New Zealand

Make sure the recall time is set to 600 msec for use with Telecom’s Call Waiting Service. Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) if you hear a callwaiting tone while talking.

•The ﬁrst call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.

•To return to the ﬁrst caller, press

(RECALL/PLAYBACK) again.

•Your telephone company may not support the second caller display feature.

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How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)

We recommend you press (REDIAL/PAUSE) if a pause is required for dialling with a PBX or to make a long distance call. Ex. Line access number (9) (PBX)

(9) \ (REDIAL/PAUSE) \

•Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a 3.5 second pause. This prevents misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number.

•Pressing

(REDIAL/PAUSE)

more than once increases the length of the pause

between numbers.

Phone number

Cordless Telephone

Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”, and press FWD/EDIT

(Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “Recall time”, and press

FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the desired time is displayed, and press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Program LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT#

Recall time

GF H

=Yes

RECALL Button

Pressing (RECALL/PLAYBACK) allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting.

Selecting the recall time

The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following recall times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 msec (milliseconds)”. KX-TG2581AL comes from the factory set to “100 msec” and KX-TG2581NZ comes from the factory set to “600 msec”.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

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Special Features

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•Users in Australia can access Telstra’s “EASY CALL” service by having the recall time set at 100 msec (this is the factory default setting), and then follow Telstra’s “EASY CALL” instructions to operate this service.

•If the unit is connected via a PBX, PBX functions (transferring a call etc.) might not work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for the correct setting.

For Call Waiting Service Users in New Zealand

Make sure the recall time is set to 600 msec for use with Telecom’s Call Waiting Service. Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) if you hear a callwaiting tone while talking.

•The ﬁrst call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.

•To return to the ﬁrst caller, press

(RECALL/PLAYBACK) again.

•Your telephone company may not support the second caller display feature.

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Setting the Unit to Answer Calls

Press (ANSWER!ON) to turn on the answering system.

•The indicator lights and “Answer set” is heard.

•The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes.

•If you hear “Memory full”, “ ” is displayed on the base unit and the ANSWER ON indicator ﬂashes rapidly, erase some, or all, of the messages (p. 57).

FULL

Answering System

Automatic Answering Operation

When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded.

•The total recording time (including greeting message) is about 15 minutes. If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time may

be shortened by up to 3 minutes.

•A maximum of 64 messages (including greeting message) can be recorded.

•If you do not want the unit to answer calls, press (ANSWER!ON) again to turn off the answering system. The indicator light goes out and “Answer off” is heard.

•You can also turn on the answering system remotely using any other phone (p. 58).

•KX-TG2581NZ will not answer incoming calls on your FaxAbility number.

Monitoring incoming calls

While a call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker.

•To increase the speaker volume, press . To decrease, press .

To answer the call with the handset, press (TALK). The unit stops recording.

(ANSWER!ON) and Indicator

Speaker

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Listening to Messages

You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. If the ANSWER ON indicator ﬂashes, new messages have been recorded.

Listening to only new messages

Press (NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) brieﬂy.

•The unit announces the number of new messages and plays them back.

Listening to all recorded messages

Press and hold

(NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) until

playback starts.

At the end of the last message, “End of ﬁnal message” is heard. The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes.

(STOP)

(REPEAT)

(SKIP)

(NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK)

ANSWER ON Indicator

During playback, the display shows the message number.

Slow Talk Message Playback

For easier listening of recorded messages, you can slow down the playback speed by pressing (NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) during playback. Each time you press the button, the playback speed will change to slow/normal.

Press

(NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) during playback.

•The playback speed will slow down by 30%.

•To return to the normal speed, press (NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) again

during playback.

•The playback speed will return to normal after playing back all messages.

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

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Answering System

For Caller ID service users (p. 31)

During playback, when the handset is on the base unit, the handset display will show the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played.

To call back the displayed number:

During playback, lift the handset and press (TALK) within 10 seconds.

•The unit stops playback and automatically dials the displayed phone number.

•After listening to new incoming messages, “

√” will be added to the call entries

in the Caller ID Caller List (p. 34).

To stop operation

Press (STOP).

•To resume playback, press (NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK).

•If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press

(STOP) again, the unit will return to the standby mode.

To repeat from the beginning of the message

Press (REPEAT).

•If you press within 5 seconds of playback, the previous message will be played.

To skip to the next message

Press (SKIP).

During playback

To repeat message

To skip message

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From the Handset

If someone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recorded messages privately, you can use the handset.

Handset: Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK).

•The number of new messages is heard on the handset.

Base unit: To listen to new messages, press

(NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK)

brieﬂy. To listen to all messages, press and hold

(NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK)

until playback starts.

•The messages will be heard on the handset.

•(NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK)

(REPEAT), (SKIP) and (STOP) can also be used during playback (p. 54, 55).

When ﬁnished, press

(RECALL/PLAYBACK)

or place the handset on the base unit.

•You can also listen to messages without using the base unit. See page 64.

Listening to Messages

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Answering System

Erasing Messages

The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: —“Memory full” is heard. —“ ” is displayed on the base unit. —the ANSWER ON indicator ﬂashes rapidly. Erase some, or all, of the messages. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages after each playback.

Erasing a speciﬁc message

Press (ERASE) while the message you want to erase is being played.

•The unit erases the message.

•A short beep will sound and the unit will continue to play the next message.

Erasing all messages

All recorded messages, except the greeting message, can be erased at one time.

Press (ERASE).

•“Press ERASE again to erase all messages” is heard.

Within 5 seconds, press (ERASE) again.

•A beep sounds and “No messages” is heard.

•The base unit display shows “0”.

•The information in the Caller List will not be erased. To erase Caller List

information, see page 38.

FULL

(ERASE)

ANSWER ON Indicator

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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone

You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit (p. 60).

•To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 62.

Summary of remote operation

Call your unit from a touch tone phone.

Enter your remote code (p. 59) during or after the greeting message.

•The number of new messages is heard.

After 3 seconds, the voice menu will start (p. 60). Follow the menu or enter the direct commands (p. 62).

To end remote operation, hang up.

•The messages are saved.

•The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less

than 5 minutes.

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Answering System

Setting the Remote Code

The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99). The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11”.

Make sure the unit 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 “TAD program”.

Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key).

•“P” is displayed on the base unit.

Press (1).

•The current remote code is displayed on the base unit.

Enter a remote code using a 2-digit number (00–99).

Press FWD/EDIT á (Save key).

•A beep sounds.

•To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

•If 6 beeps sound during programming, a wrong key was pressed. Enter the

correct number.

To check the remote code

Repeat steps 1 to 6.

•The current remote code is displayed on the base unit. When ﬁnished, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

TAD program

GF H

=Yes

Program LCD contrast

GF H

=Yes

Save DIRECT# Recall time

GF H

=Yes

Time/day Adj.→0 See manual for other settings.

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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone

Voice Menu

The shaded boxes are voice prompts.

Press 1 to play back all messages. Press 2 for other functions.

Press 1 to play back new messages. Press 2 for other functions.

Press 1 to record your message. Press 2 for other functions.

Press 1 to erase all messages. Press 2 for other functions.

Press 1 to record your greeting. Press 2 for other functions.

All message playback.

New message playback.

Please leave your message.

Press 7 to record your greeting. Press 9 to end recording.

Press (2).

Press (1).

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Answering System

All Message Playback

All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “End of ﬁnal message” is heard. The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes.

New Message Playback

Only new messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “End of ﬁnal message” is heard. The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes.

Recording a Memo Message

You can leave a personal message.

1. Talk after you hear “Please leave your message”.

2. When you ﬁnish recording, hang up.

Erasing All Messages

All recorded messages (except greeting message) are erased.

Recording a Greeting Message

You can re-record your greeting message.

1. Press (7). You will hear a voice prompt followed by a long beep.

2. After the beep, talk for up to 2 minutes.

3. When you ﬁnish recording, press (9).

4. Your greeting will be played back for conﬁrmation.

•3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning.

•If you hear “Memory full” after playback, erase some, or all, of the messages

(p. 63).

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[

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone

Direct Remote Operation

Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote operation, hang up anytime.

Direct commands

NEW MESSAGE PLAYBACK

ALL MESSAGE PLAYBACK

REPEAT (During playback)

SKIP (During playback)

CHANGING PLAYBACK SPEED (During playback)

STOP

GREETING MESSAGE RECORDING

(4)

(5)

(1)

(2)

(9)

(7)

(9)

•Only new messages are played back.

•All messages are played back.

•The current message is repeated.

•The current message is skipped.

The next message is played.

•Each time you press the button, the playback speed will change to slow/normal.

•Operation is stopped temporarily.

•To resume operation, enter a direct

command within 15 seconds, or the voice menu will start.

•A long beep sounds.

•After the beep, talk immediately for up to

2 minutes.

•The recording is stopped.

•The recorded message is played.

RECORD

[

(3)

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Answering System

ERASING A SPECIFIC MESSAGE (During playback)

ERASING ALL MESSAGES

ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF

(0)

•The current message is erased.

•A short beep will sound and the next

message will be played.

•All recorded messages are erased.

•A long beep sounds and “No messages” is

heard.

•The unit hangs up and will not answer calls until turned on again.

Turning on the answering system

Call your unit and wait for 15 rings.

•The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played.

•The answering system will turn on. Hang up or enter the remote code for other

options.

•When turning on the answering system using a rotary or pulse service telephone, you cannot enter the remote code for other options.

Skipping the greeting message

After calling your unit, press (*) during the greeting message.

•The unit skips the rest of the greeting message and you can start recording your message after the long beep.

(*) (4)

(*) (5)

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Remote Operation with the Handset

Voice menu

If no commands are entered after you press (RECALL/PLAYBACK), the unit will start the following voice menu.

“Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages.”

•You can enter direct commands even if the voice menu has started.

You can operate your answering system with the handset. The announcements and recorded messages can only be heard with the handset.

Summary of remote operation

Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK).

•The number of new messages is heard.

•“Remote operation” is displayed on the handset.

Enter the desired direct commands (p. 65).

•If you do not enter a command, the voice menu will start (see below).

•After the voice menu, all message playback will start.

To end remote operation, press (RECALL/PLAYBACK).

•The messages are saved.

•The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less

than 5 minutes.

•If the unit starts to ring during the remote operation, press (TALK) to answer the call. The remote operation is ended.

•If you hear “Memory full” after playback, erase some, or all, of the messages (p. 65).

(RECALL/PLAYBACK)

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Answering System

Direct commands

NEW MESSAGE PLAYBACK

ALL MESSAGE PLAYBACK

REPEAT (During playback)

SKIP (During playback)

CHANGING PLAYBACK SPEED (During playback)

STOP

ERASING A SPECIFIC MESSAGE (During playback)

ERASING ALL MESSAGES

ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF

ANSWERING SYSTEM ON

(4)

(5)

(1)

(2)

(9)

(*) (4)

(*) (5)

•Only new messages are played back.

•All messages are played back.

•The current message is repeated.

•You can also press BACK Ü to repeat a

message.

•The current message is skipped. The next message is played.

•You can also press FWD/EDIT á to skip a message.

•Each time you press the button, the playback speed will change to slow/normal.

•Operation is stopped temporarily.

•To resume operation, enter a direct

command within 15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (p. 64).

•The current message is erased.

•A short beep will sound and the next

message will be played.

•All recorded messages are erased.

•A long beep sounds and “No messages” is

heard.

•“Answer off” is heard and the answering system is turned off.

•“Answer set” is heard and the answering system is turned on.

(0)

(8)

(3)

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Wall Mounting

This unit can be mounted on a wall.

Connect the AC adaptor.

Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow.

•The word “UP” should face upward.

Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard.

To Power Outlet

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For Australia

T o Telephone Plug connected to Socket

OR For New Zealand

To Single-Line Telephone Jack

Useful Information

To charge the handset battery:

Fix the charge contacts (#) and insert the hook to the handset hole ($).

•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.

Hook

Hole

8.3 cm

Wall Template

Screws

Hooks

8.3 cm

Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down.

•Raise the antenna.

•Fasten the telephone

line cord to prevent it from being disconnected.

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Battery Replacement

If “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ ” ﬂashes after a few telephone calls even if the battery was fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic N4HKGMB00001 (P-P510) battery.

Press the notch on the battery cover ﬁrmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow.

Remove the old battery and wait for a few minutes. Then install the new one.

•Insert the battery plug into the connector as shown.

•Be sure wires are free from being pressed by the battery body or the handset cover.

Close the cover. Make sure the handset display shows “ ”, when you place the handset on the base unit.

•If it does not show “ ”, remove the new battery and wait for 10 minutes; and then insert the battery again. Make sure the handset display shows “ ”.

Charge the new battery for about 6 hours in order to display the battery strength prompt correctly (p. 13).

Red Lead

Black Lead

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Adding Another Phone

This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor (for Australia) or a T-adaptor (for New Zealand).

To Socket

(Optional)

Telephone Double Adaptor

Standard Telephone

Telephone Line Cord

Standard Telephone

Telephone Line Cord

T-Adaptor (Optional)

To Single-Line Telephone Jack

For Australia

For New Zealand

Useful Information

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Troubleshooting

Problem

“No link to base Place on cradle and try again.” is displayed

and an alarm tone sounds.

Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units.

The handset does not ring.

The handset display is blank.

The handset display is still blank after pressing Ö, Ñ,

BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á.

You cannot store a name and phone number in the directory.

While programming or searching, the unit starts to ring and stops the program/ search.

Cause & Remedy

•You are too far from the base unit. Move closer and try again.

•Place the handset on the base unit and try again.

•Plug in the AC adaptor.

•Raise the base unit antenna.

•Locate the handset and the base unit

away from other electrical appliances (p. 3).

•Move closer to the base unit.

•Raise the base unit antenna.

•Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select a

clearer channel.

•The ringer volume is set to OFF. Set to HIGH or LOW (p. 19).

•The handset is in the standby mode (p. 14). Press Ö, Ñ, BACK Ü or

FWD/EDIT á to turn the display on.

•Charge the battery fully (p. 13).

•You cannot store an item in the directory

while the unit is in the talk mode or intercom mode, or while the answering system is in use.

•Do not pause for over 60 seconds while storing.

•To answer the call, press (TALK). Start again from the beginning after hanging up.

Cordless Telephone

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Useful Information

Problem

The unit does not display the caller’s name and/or phone number.

The handset display goes to the standby mode while viewing the Caller List.

When a second call is received during a conversation, the unit does not display the new caller’s name and/or phone number.

(LOCATOR/INTERCOM) does

not function.

You cannot redial by pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE).

Cause & Remedy

•You need to subscribe to a Caller ID service.

•Other telephone equipment may be interfering with your phone. Disconnect it and try again.

•Other electrical appliances connected to the same outlet may be interfering with the Caller ID information.

•Telephone line noise may be affecting the Caller ID information.

•Some of PBX units may not support Caller ID. Please consult with your PBX supplier.

•The calling party does not subscribe to Caller ID services.

•Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching.

•The line mode selection is incorrect. See page 16.

•The handset is too far from the base unit.

•The handset is engaged in an outside call, viewing the Caller List/directory list or listening to messages. Wait until the IN USE/CHARGE indicator light goes out.

•If the last number dialled was more than 32 digits long, the number will not be redialled correctly.

•The button has a double function as either redial or pause. It will redial the last number dialled if pressed at the outset of a call (p. 28). If another number has been dialled ﬁrst, it will operate as a pause button (p. 51).

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Troubleshooting

Problem

The answering system is on, but incoming messages are not recorded.

You cannot listen to the recorded messages.

“ ” is displayed and the ANSWER ON indicator ﬂashes rapidly, and no new messages are recorded.

You cannot operate the answering system at the base unit.

You cannot operate the answering system from a touch tone phone.

FULL

Cause & Remedy

•The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Select “1 minute” or “3 minutes” (p. 26).

•Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of the messages (p. 57).

•Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode.

•Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of the messages (p. 57).

•The handset user is operating the answering system, or is engaged in an outside call. Wait until the IN USE/CHARGE indicator light goes out.

•Make sure you enter the correct remote code.

•The answering system may not respond if the tones are too short to activate the unit. Press each button ﬁrmly.

•The answering system is off. Turn it on (p. 63).

Answering System

Problem

You cannot have a conversation using the handset.

You cannot have a conversation using the headset.

Cause & Remedy

•When the headset is connected (p. 15), you must use the headset to talk with the caller. To have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.

•Make sure that the headset is connected properly (p. 15).

•Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset.

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Useful Information

Problem

You cannot operate the answering system with the handset.

While recording a greeting message, the unit starts to ring and stops recording.

During playback, the unit starts to ring and stops playback.

The handset does not display the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played.

Cause & Remedy

•Someone is operating the answering system.

•You are too far from the base unit. Move closer to the base unit.

•The unit is recording a message. To answer the call, press (TALK).

•

To answer the call, lift the handset off the base unit or press (TALK). Start again from the beginning after hanging up.

•To answer the call, lift the handset off the base unit or press (TALK). To resume playback, press

(NEW!MESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) after

hanging up.

•Place the handset on the base unit correctly (p. 55).

•If the caller is not stored in the Caller List, the handset will not display the caller’s information.

General

Problem

The unit does not work.

Cause & Remedy

•Check the settings (p. 12–16).

•Charge the battery fully (p. 13).

•Clean the charge contacts and charge

again (p. 14).

•Install the battery properly (p. 68).

•Place the handset on the base unit and

unplug the AC adaptor to reset. Plug in, and try again.

•Re-install the battery and place the handset on the base unit (p. 68). Try again.

•KX-TG2581AL and KX-TG2581NZ are not designed to be used with rotary (pulse dialling) services.

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Problem

You cannot program items, such as the LCD contrast.

Previously programmed information is erased.

“Recharge” is displayed on the handset, “ ” ﬂashes or the unit beeps intermittently.

You charged the battery fully, but “Recharge” is still displayed and/or “ ” continues to ﬂash.

The IN USE/CHARGE indicator light does not go out after the battery has been charged.

Cause & Remedy

•Programming is not possible while the unit is in the talk mode, when viewing the Caller List/directory list, or while the answering system is in use.

•Do not pause for over 60 seconds while programming.

•Move closer to the base unit.

•Ö, Ñ, BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á

may have been pressed when you picked up the handset. Press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) and try again.

•If a power failure occurs, programmed information may be erased. Reprogram if necessary.

•Charge the battery fully (p. 13).

•Clean the charge contacts and charge

again (p. 14).

•Install a new battery (p. 68).

•This is normal.

For Australian Customers

Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Support Centre. Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance.

For New Zealand Customers

Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre. Please phone 0800 Panasonic (0800 726276) for assistance.

Troubleshooting

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Useful Information

Safety Instructions

Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below.

Safety

1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

3) To minimize the possibility of lightning damage when you know that a thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you: a) Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone jack. b) Unplug the power supply cord from the AC power outlet.

Installations Environment

1) Do not use this unit near liquids—for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, sink, etc. Damp environments should also be avoided.

2) The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It also should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5°C or greater than 40°C.

3) The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the AC outlet is located/installed near the unit and is easily accessible.

Placement

1) Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

2) Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto, and liquids are not spilled into, the unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

3) Place the unit on a ﬂat surface.

For best performance

1) If noise prevents the conversation from being understood at the handset, approach the base unit to lessen the noise.

2) The handset should be used at the HIGH volume setting when the reception audio is difficult to hear.

3) The handset should be fully recharged on the base unit when “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ ” ﬂashes.

4) The handset antenna should not be touched during use because it can effect the handset’s performance.

5) The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the unit is used in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, undergrounds, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc.

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WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.

When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the place of purchase or service centre.

If there is any trouble, disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, do not reconnect the unit to the telephone line until the fault has been repaired. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone company.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with AS/NZS 3548: 1995 limits for electromagnetic interference. Any modiﬁcations to any part of the system or to any peripherals may void the EMC compliance of the system or the peripherals.

This equipment will be inoperable if mains power fails. The earcap on the handset is magnetised and may retain metallic

objects. Operating near 2.4GHz electrical appliances may cause interference.

Move away from the electrical appliances and/or press the CH (Channel) button.

Medical

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 2401MHz to 2462MHz, and the power output level can range from 0.001 watts to 0.10 watts.) Do not use the unit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.

Safety Instructions

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Useful Information

For New Zealand Users Only

The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

WARNING NOTICE:

No “111” or other calls can be made from this device during a mains power failure. This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111” Emergency Service.

•We recommend that a standard phone which can be used in the case of a power failure be connected to the telephone line at all times.

•This equipment should not be used under any circumstances which may constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

Speciﬁcations

■ Base unit Power Supply: AC Adaptor (230

240 V AC, 50 Hz)

Power Consumption: Standby: Approx. 3.8 W

Maximum: Approx. 5.5 W

Frequency: 2.401 GHz – 2.462 GHz Dimensions (H x W x D)

: Approx. 65 mm x 143 mm x 203 mm

Mass (Weight): Approx. 370

■ Handset Power Supply: Ni-Cd battery (3.6 V, 850 mAh) Frequency: 2.401 GHz – 2.462 GHz Dimensions (H x W x D)

: Approx. 237 mm x 58 mm x 37 mm Mass (Weight): Approx. 210 Security Codes: 1,000,000

■ Dialling Mode: Tone (DTMF)

■

Operating Environment

: 5 ˚C – 40 ˚C

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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Important Information

(For Australia only)

SOCKET

SCREW “A”

PLUG

Fig. 1

TELEPHONE CORD

Connect to the PLUG as shown in Fig. 1.

( )

SCREW “B”

Fig. 2

SCREW “B”

Fig. 3

SOCKET

SCREW “A”

Fig. 4

Instructions to customer

Installation

Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been authorised to be connected to your telephone service.

Conditions relating to connection and operation of this Permitted Attachment are contained in Telecommunications General By-Law 220 (5).

You are authorised to install this Permitted Attachment yourself by plugging it into the line socket of any regular telephone. You may connect it in place of your existing telephone or to any spare telephone socket installed in your premises.

To disconnect your existing telephone you must ﬁrst remove its plug from the line socket. You can then insert the plug of your Permitted Attachment into the socket and use your equipment.

If the plug of your existing telephone cannot be readily removed, you will have to remove the screw securing it. To do this proceed as follows:

1. Loosen screw “A” sufficiently to remove the socket cover. (See Fig. 1.)

2. Remove screw “B” and withdraw the plug. (See Fig. 2.)

3. Replace screw “B”. (See Fig. 3.) Ensure that it screws completely into the socket recess. (If the screw is too long, increase the hole depth or replace the screw with one 5 mm shorter.)

4. Replace socket cover and tighten screw “A”. (See Fig. 4.)

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Useful Information

If you are satisﬁed with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed.

You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service consists only of a wall phone or an old style telephone which is not connected by means of a modern plug and socket. In such cases a new socket will need to be installed.

Should the Permitted Attachment not operate when plugged into a socket, it is either faulty or unsuitable for operation with your telephone service. It should be returned to the store where purchased or an Authorised Service Centre.

Service difficulties

If at any time a fault occurs on your telephone service carry out the following checks before you call for service:

• Disconnect the Permitted Attachment and try using the service with the normal telephone.

• If the telephone service then operates satisfactorily, the fault is in your Permitted Attachment. Leave the Permitted Attachment disconnected and report the fault to its supplier or agent to arrange for repair.

• If when using the telephone the service is still faulty, report the fault to “Service Difficulties and Faults” for attention.

You are required to keep this Permitted Attachment in good working order while it is connected to your telephone service. Its construction or internal circuit must not be modiﬁed in any way without permission.

WARNING

This cordless telephone system does not incorporate provision for secrecy of conversations. Appropriately tuned radio equipment and other cordless telephone systems in close proximity may be used by a third party to monitor and possibly interrupt conversations in progress when this system is on radio operation.

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PQQX13461ZA-BM S0802-1082

Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd.

1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan

Panasonic KX-TG2581ALS, KX-TG2581NZS User Manual

Before Initial Use

Accessories (included)

For Best Performance

Contents

Location of Controls

Preparation

Displays

Settings

Connections

Battery Charge

Battery strength

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

Recharge

Battery information

Using an Optional Headset

Selecting the Line Mode

Programmable Functions

Setting the Auto Talk Feature

Selecting the Ringer Volume

Selecting the LCD Contrast

Preparing the Answering System

Greeting Message

Programming Summary for the Answering System

Day and Time Adjustment

Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time

Selecting the Number of Rings

Making Calls

Answering Calls

Caller ID Service

Using the Caller List

Viewing the Caller List

Calling Back from the Caller List

Editing the Caller’s Phone Number

Storing Caller List Information in the Directory

Erasing Caller List Information

Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button

One-Touch Dialler

Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button

Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory

Selecting Characters to Enter Names

Finding Items in the Directory

Dialling from the Directory

Editing an Item in the Directory

Erasing an Item from the Directory

Intercom

Special Features

Automatic Security Code Setting

Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible

How to Use the PAUSE Button

RECALL Button

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls

Automatic Answering Operation

Listening to Messages

From the Handset

Erasing Messages

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone

Setting the Remote Code

Voice Menu

Direct Remote Operation

Remote Operation with the Handset

Wall Mounting

Battery Replacement

Adding Another Phone

Troubleshooting

Safety Instructions