Panasonic KX- TG2583B User Manual

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Before Initial Use

Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 80 before use. Read and understand all instructions.

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless

telephone.

Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a

caller’s name and phone number Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a

second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another

call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting

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For your future reference

Attach your purchase receipt here.

I I

Serial No

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

Accessories

AC Adaptor (p 10)

Order No

one one

Telephone Line Cord

10)

one

(included)

PQLVIOZ

For extra orders, call l-800-332-5368

•i Wall Mounting Adaptor (p 68)

Order No

PQKL10038Z3 PQKL10038Zl

Cl Belt Clip (p 70)

Order No

PQKE1012721 PQKE10127Z2

one

Date of purchase

(Black, Silver)

(White)

(Black, Silver)

(White)

For Best Performance

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset Charge the battery for about 6

hours before initial use (p 11)

Base Unit Location/Noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is

Away from electrical appliances

such as a TV, personal computer or another cordless phone

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

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location

Location of Controls Displays

Settings

Connections Battery Charge Selecting the Dialing Mode

Selecting the Line Mode

Programmable Functions

Setting the Auto Talk Feature Selecting the Ringer Volume

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

With the Handset With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)

Simultaneous Keypad Dialing

Answering Calls

With the Handset

With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)

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

One-Touch Dialer

Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button

Using the Directory

Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Selecting Characters to Enter Names Finding Items in the Directory Dialing from the Directory

9 10 10 11 13 14 15 16

19 21 22 24 25

26 26 28

35 36 38 39 41 41 42 43 43 45 47 49

Editing an Item in the Directory Erasing an Item from the Directory

Intercom

Transferring a Call Using the Intercom

Special Features

Automatic Security Code Setting For Call Waiting Service Users How to Use the PAUSE Button

(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)

Temporary Tone Dialing

fFor

Rotarv or Pulse Service Users)

FLASH

Butt&

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls

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

50 51 52 53 54 54 54

Wall Mounting Using the Belt Clip

Using an Optional Headset Battery Replacement

If the Following Appear...

Before Requesting Help Adding Another Phone Important Safety Instructions FCC and Other Information

68 70

70 71 72 74 79 80 82

Location of Controls

Base unit

Antennas (p 3, 10)

Button (p 52)

USEKHARG

Button (p 54, 55)

(REDIAUPALBE)

: (HOLD/RINGER]

blC

(Microphone) (p 19, 28, 31, 52)

Button

Button (p

18,29)

[NEW MESSAGE) Button

(P 57)

CALLER ID indicator (P

31,

33)

ANSWER ON Indicator

(p 56, 57, 59)

(ANSWER ON) Button

(P 56)

Ii?&@

Button (p 55)

(GREETING/EDIT)

19,37)

(STOP/EXIT)

Button

(p 19, 34, 48, 56, 57)

Buttoti

(eriAae

Button (:p

20, 39, 5

Navigator Key

uzmml,m)

(p 20, 29, 34, 48, 57)

1,591

Location of Controls

Handset

Display (p 9, 72)

Headset Jack (p 70). . ,

(m]

Button (p 26, 31)

(Channel) Button (p 15, 21,

(m]

Charge Contact (p 12)

[FLASH/CALL

Button (p 54, 55, 66)

26,34,44,47)

Button (p 55)

WAIT/PLAYBACK)

(DIRECT)

(INTERCOM/CLEAR]

Button (p 39, 45, 51, 52)

’

Navigator Key

uxmml,Q)

Charge Contact (p 12)

[REDIAUPAUSE)

(P 27, 54)

Button

41,42)

15, 21, 27, 34, 44)

Button

Displays

Handset

@fYz2!q

@JThe

directory icon displays when storing or viewing the directory items

(P 44, 47)

@The battery icon indicates the battery strength (p 11)

Standby mode:

While the handset is off the base unit, the display becomes blank after you finish using the handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory list etc ) The handset can receive calls The battery life is conserved in this state While the handset is on the base unit, the battery icon and the number of new Caller ID calls are displayed in the standby mode (p 33)

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aThe

display shows the dialed number, call status, programming options and directory items etc If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, caller information will be displayed (p 32) The number of new calls will also be displayed

Base unit

&LJb

@The directory icon displays when viewing the directory items (p 48) @The clock icon flashes with the day and time if the clock needs

adjusting (p 22)

@The day and time and the number of

incoming messages are displayed while the unit is not in use (Standby mode) The display shows the dialed number,

call status, programming options and

directory items etc

If you subscribe to a Caller ID service,

caller information will be displayed

(p 32) The number of new calls will also

be displayed

Settings

Connections

from being disconnected

Terone

CordD

Line

Single-Line

Telephone Jack

(RJI 1C)

Power Outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

*USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLVlO (Order No *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 79

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

cannot access those services

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Battery Charge

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

*The IN USE/CHARGE

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 5 seconds after using the handset, then the display will return to the standby mode (p 9)

The battery strength is as shown in the chart below

indicator lights and

IN US lndica

II Low

‘,I 11:

(flashing)

Needs to be recharged

Recharge

Recharge the battery when

-“Recharge battery" is displayed on

the handset,

-“(

-the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use

*If

I” flashes on the display, or

you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating to flash

“Recharge battery"

;“‘;“*“’

and/or

I I ” will continue

“I

Settings

battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p 11)

While in use

(TALK)

While not in use (Standby)

*Within about 10 feet (3 m)

Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing

the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature

*Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth

once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity.

*If

the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base

Unit Until

maximize the battery life

“Recharge battery"

The battery cannot be overcharged

near the base unit* Up to 4 5 hours

away from the base unit Up to 3 5 hours

Uptoll

Otherwise the battery may not charge properly

is displayed and/or

“EI I ”

days 1

flashes This will

Selecting the Dialing Mode

You can program the dialing mode

unit

If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone” If rotary or pulse service is

used, set to “Pulse” Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press

(FUNCTI~N/EXIT/CH)

using the handset near the base

Press @ or &J repeatedly until the arrow

points to

Press

L(ProgramV

FWD/EDIT @

(Yes

key)

Press @ or &I repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Set dial mode"

Press

FWD/EDIT @

(Yes

key)

Press @ or Q to select

“Tone"

Press

FWD/EDIT @

beet, sounds

*To return to the standby mode, press

(FUNCTI~N/EXIT/~H)

YOU can exit the programming mode any time by pressing

*If

the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and

link to base Place on cradle and try again

“Pulse"

(Save

key)

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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

Otherwise the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature may not be used (p 54) Your phone comes from the factory set to

Use the handset near the base unit.

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press

(FUNCT~ON/EXIT/CH)

“A”

Press

fTJ

or @ repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Program"

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)=yes

Press

FWD/EDIT @

Press @ or &I repeatedly until the arrow

points to “Set line mode"

Press

FWD/EDIT @

(Yes key)

-1

)Set

line mode

Set dial mode

TA b=Yes

“B”

PressQ or Q to select

“B"

"A"

Line mode

Press

FWD/EDIT @

beep sounds

*To

return to

(FUNCTI~N/EX~T/C~~)

*YOU

can exit the programming mode any time by pressing

*If

the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and

link to base Place on cradle and try again “isdisplayed

the

(Save key)

standby mode, press

Line mode

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

F=Save

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Programmable Functions

You can program the following function items using the handset near

the base unit The display shows the programming instructions See the

corresponding pages for function details

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press

(FUNCTI~N/EXIT/CH]

<Function menu>*

To store an item in the directory (p 44)

Ringer volume

<Function menu>*

/ \

)Save DIRECT#

Set flash time To select the flash time (p 55) Set line mode Set dial mode

Talk switching TAD program

To select the ringer volume (p 17)

To store a phone number in the DIRECT button

41)

To select the line mode (p 14) To select the dial mode (p 13) To set the auto talk feature (p 16) To program answering system functions (p 21)

During programming:

*To select a desired function item, press @ or @ repeatedly until the

arrow points to the item Then press

*YOU

can exit the programming mode any time by pressing

*If

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

mode

*If

the handset has lost communication

link to base Place on

cradie

FWD/EDIT (@

with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “ NO

and try again

to go to the next step

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Programmable Functions

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 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

(FuNCTI~N/EX~T/CH]

(ml

If you want to use this feature, turn

Press Q or @ repeatedly until the arrow

points to

Press

"Program"

FWD/EDIT @

(Yes key)

Press Q or @J repeatedly until the arrow

points

"Talk switching"

Press

FWD/EDIT (@

(Yes key)

Press Q or Q to select

“On"

Press

FWD/EDIT

*A beep sounds *To return to the standby mode, press

(

FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

(Save

key)

“off”

FProgram

Auto talk

b=Yes

:On

*YOU

can exit the programming mode any time by pressing

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

feature OFF

(FUNCTIONIEXITICH]

Selecting the Ringer Volume

With the handset

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

Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press

(FUNCTI~NIEXITICH~

Press @ or @ repeatedly until the arrow points to

Press

FWD/EDIT @

Press Q or &I to select the

desired volume

*The selected volume is displayed and

rings

*To

turn the ringer OFF, press and

hold @ until 2 beeps sound

"Ringer volume"

(Yes key)

Low

111111

High

To turn the ringer ON,

in step 4

*The ringer will sound at the LOW level

press @I or

OFF

Ringer off

*You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received Press

while the unit is ringing

*When set to OFF,

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

“Ringer

off"

will flash for about 45 seconds before the

Programmable Functions

With the base unit

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

HIGH Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially (You can also select

the ringer volume while a call is being received ) To select HIGH or LOW, press

(HOLD/RINGER)

*Each time you press the button, the selected

ringer volume will be displayed and ring

To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold

(HOLD/RINGER) until 2 beeps sound

*"Ringer off"

To turn the ringer ON, press

(HOLD/RINGER]

*The ringer will sound at the HIGH level

will be displayed

HIGH~tr:IYIIIII Highi

(HOLD/RINGER) $ 4

OFF

1 Ringer off 1

(HOLD/RINGER]

Preparing the Answering System

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

slaved

when a call is received

irrg,

incoming,

cording time is about 15 minu

To record a greeting message

Press and hold (GREETING/EDIT] until a

long beep is heard

Talk clearly, about 8 inches (20 cm) away

from the MIC (microphone)

*The base unit display shows the elapsed

recording time

*If

you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will

automatically stop recording

When finished, press (STOP/EXIT]

*To

check

press

the recorded greeting,

(GREETING/EDIT] briefly

(II 201

etc )

are stored in

*To change the message,

start again from step 1

To decrease, press

Preparing the Answering System

To adjust the speaker volume:

9 levels (O-8) are available while using the answering system To increase, press

To decrease, press

Ex Level 8

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

”

To erase the recorded greeting message

Press

message is being played

*The

(GREETING/EDIT)

unit will answer a

briefly +

call with a pre-recorded greeting

press

(ERASE/CLEAR)

while the

Pre-recorded greeting message

If you do not record a greeting message (p

be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording

time (p 24)

19),

one of two messages will

To check the pre-recorded greeting,

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

Messages are stored on a “flash memory” IC chip and will not be

affected by power failures All messages are saved until you erase

press

”

(GREETING/EDIT)

briefly

”

Programming Summary for the Answering System

You can program the following functions

using the handset near the

base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.

Press

[FUNCTIONIEXITICH)

Press @ or @ to select “Program", and press

FWD/EDIT (@

(Yes

key)

Press @I or @ to select “TAD program", and press (Yes key)

*"Answering system setting

handset

The base unit display shows programming options Enter a required command on the display using the handset dialing buttons See the page numbers for details

See base unit ” is displayed on the

Adjusts the day and time (p 22) Sets the remote code (p 61) Selects the number of rings (p 25)

FWD/EDIT @

yzizzy

Selects the caller’s recording time (p 24)

Press

FWD/EDIT @

*You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing *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 “isdisplayedonthe

handset

(Save key)

*The display will change every 3 seconds

FUNCTION/EXIT/CH

Preparing the Answering System

Day and Time Adjustment

Press

(FUN~TI~N/EXITICH]

Press @ or &J repeatedly until the arrow

points

“ProgramV

Press

FWD/EDIT @

(Yes key)

Press @ or @ repeatedly until the arrow

points to

Press

*The base unit display shows programming

options

"TAD program"

FWD/EDIT @I

(Yes key)

bSave

Making Calls

With the Handset

[TALK)

[FUN~TI~N/EXIT/~H)

Press [TALK)

Dial a phone number

*The dialed number is displayed

*After a few seconds, the display will show the

length of the call and the battery strength

To hang up, press

handset on the base unit

*If

the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and

link to base Place on cradle and try again “isdisplayed

(TALK]

or place the

QA3

(INTER~~M/~LEAR]

(REDIAUPAUSE)

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I::i,,,,,,,,,

“NO

If noise interferes with the conversation

Press

[FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

the base unit

To redial the last number dialed on the handset

Press

[WKK)

and press

to select a clearer channel or move closer to

(REDIAUPAUSE)

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

3334444

To hang up, press

handset on the base unit

(m)

or place the

To redial after confirming the last number dialed

Press

(REDIAUPAUSE]

and press

(m]

To adjust the receiver volume while talking

To increase, press To decrease press

*Each time you press @ or

volume level will change

*The display will return to the length of

the call

the

HIGH

MEDIUM

LOW

Loud

Low

111iIfl

Loud

Low 1111 High

Loud

Low

High

Lighted handset keypad

The handset dialing 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 after pressing a button, lifting the handset or

answering a call

Backlit LCD display

The lighted handset display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a

handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit

Making Calls

With the Base Unit

M.IC

Press

(DIGITAL

*The

DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator

lights

sp-PHONE)

(Digital Duplex Speakerphone)

(REDIAUPAUSE)

and Indicator

Dial a phone number

When the other patty answers, talk into the MIC (microphone)

To hang up, press (DIG ITAL SP-PHONE)

*The indicator light goes out

*To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone

-If

the handset is off the base unit, press [TALK)

-If

on the base unit, just lift up

*During a call using the handset, the call can be switched to the speakerphone by

pressing (DIG ITAL SP-PHONE)

Off

00-00-00

Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone

For best performance, please note the following

*Talk

alternately with the caller in a quiet room

*If

the other party has difficulty hearing you, press @ to decrease the

speaker volume

*If

the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a

conversation, press @I to decrease the speaker volume

To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking

To increase, press To decrease, press

Ex Level

To redial the last number dialed on the base unit

Press [DIGITAL SP-PHONE] and press (REDIAUPAUSE)

To put a call on hold

Press

(H~LD/RINGER)

*The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator flashes

H31d

To release the hold

From the base unit, press [DIGITAL SP-PHONE) From the handset, press

*If

another phone is connected on the same line (p 79), you can also release the hold by lifting its handset

(TALK]

or lift the handset off the base unit

+ 66 hidden pages

Panasonic KX- TG2583B User Manual

Accessories

Contents

Base unit

Handset

Connections

Programmable Functions

Auto talk

Making Calls