Panasonic KX-TG2730S User Manual

Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

2.4GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG2730S

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.

Caller ID Compatible

2

Accessories

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

AC Adaptor (p. 11)

Order No. PQLV10Z

one

Telephone Line Cord
(p. 11)

Order No. PQJA10075Z

one

Battery

(p. 12, 83)

Order No. PQPP511SVC
(P-P511)

one

Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 80)

Order No. PQKL10044Z1

one

Belt Clip (p. 79)

Order No.
PQKE10340Z1

one

Handset Cover
(p. 12, 83)

Order No. PQKK10126Z1

one

To use more than one handset, please purchase the optional handset
KX-TGA270S, KX-TGA271V, KX-TGA271W and KX-TGA272S. To order,
contact your dealer or call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate a dealer.

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

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

Attach your purchase receipt here.

Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display
a caller’s name and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which
displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on
the phone line with the first caller, requires a subscription to both Caller
ID with Name and Call Waiting Service.

Energy Star:

As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Panasonic
has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy

efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.
registered mark.

Raise
the antennas.

For Best Performance

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For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Battery Charge

A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about 15

hours before initial use (p. 12).

Base Unit Location/Noise

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

Note:

While using the handset:

•If you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from
the receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to
the base unit.

•If you use the handset near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be
heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your
base unit.

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

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the
antennas.

Contents

4

Preparation

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

Displays................................. 9

Installation ............................ 11

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

Installing the Battery in the
Handset

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

12

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

Programmable Settings ....... 14

Programming Guidelines...... 14

Function Menu Table ........... 15

Dialing Mode ........................ 16

Line Mode............................. 17

Auto Talk Feature................. 18

Ringer Volume...................... 19

LCD Contrast........................ 20

Preparing the Answering

System................................... 21

Date and Time...................... 21

Greeting Message ................ 22

Caller’s Recording Time....... 24

Number of Rings .................. 25

Registration for Additional

Handsets ............................... 26

Cordless Telephone

Making Calls ..........................27

Handset .................................27

Base Unit (Digital Duplex

Speakerphone)......................31

Answering Calls ....................33

Handset .................................33

Base Unit...............................33

Caller ID Service ....................34

Using the Caller List..............35

Viewing the Caller List...........35

Calling Back from the

Caller List ..............................36

Editing the Caller’s Phone

Number..................................37

The Caller ID Number Auto

Edit Feature...........................38

Storing Caller List Information

in the Directory ......................39

Erasing Caller List

Information.............................40

Speed Dialer...........................41

Storing Phone Numbers ........41

Dialing a Stored Number.......41

Directory.................................42

Storing Names and

Numbers ...............................42

Dialing from the Directory......44

Editing....................................45

Erasing ..................................46

Sending the Directory
(When the System Has

Additional Handsets) .............47

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

Making Intercom Calls...........49

Answering Intercom Calls......51

Transferring a Call.................52

Conference.............................54

Call Share..............................55

Room Monitor Feature ..........56

2-Way Radio Communication

(When the System Has

Additional Handsets) ...............58

Special Features....................60

Muting Your Conversation.....60

For Call Waiting Service

Users .....................................60

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Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service

Users) ...................................60

How to Use the PAUSE
Button (For PBX Line/Long

Distance Calls) ......................61

FLASH Button .......................61

Ringer Tone...........................62

Incoming Call Tone ...............63

Answering System

Mailbox Features ...................64

Setting the Mailbox Password

(for Mailbox 2 and 3) .............65

Automatic Answering

Operation................................66

Setting the Unit to Answer

Calls.......................................66

Listening to Messages..........67

Erasing Messages .................68

Recording a Memo

Message .................................69

Transferring a Call to

a Mailbox ................................70

Remote Operation with

the Handset............................71

Remote Operation from a

Touch Tone Phone ................74

Remote Code ........................75

Voice Menu ...........................76

Direct Remote Operation.......77

Useful Information

Belt Clip..................................79

Optional Headset...................79

Wall Mounting........................80

Adding Another Phone .........82

Battery Replacement.............83

Canceling Registration/

Re-registration .......................84

Canceling the Handset

Registration ...........................84

Re-registering the Handset ...85

If the Following Appear.........86

Troubleshooting ....................89

Important Safety
Instructions

.............................94

FCC and Other Information ..96

Specifications ........................99

Index ......................................100

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Location of Controls

Base unit

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REDIAL

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PAUSE

MUTE

TONE

FLASH /

CALL WAIT

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LOCATOR / INTERCOM

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DIGITAL SPREA D SPECTRUM

DIGITAL SP-PHONE

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Display (p. 9)

MIC (Microphone)
(p. 22, 31, 50, 69)

CHARGE Indicator (p. 12)

(PROGRAM) Button (p. 41)

(RINGER/AUTO) Button

(p. 20, 41)

(DIGITALÒSP-PHONE) (Speakerphone)

Button and Indicator (p. 31, 33, 50)

(MUTE) Button and Indicator

(p. 26, 57, 60)

(FLASH/CALLÒWAIT) Button

(p. 60, 61)

(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button

(p. 32, 61)

(LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER)

Button and Indicator
(p. 50, 53, 57, 70)

(PRIVACY) Button

and Indicator (p. 55)

(HOLD) Button (p. 32)

(CONF) (Conference)

Button (p. 54)

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Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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FLASH /
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(ERASE) Button (p. 23, 69)

(STOP) Button (p. 23, 68)

(GREETING) Button (p. 22, 23)

(ANSWERÒON) Button

and Indicator (p. 66, 68)

(MEMO) Button (p. 69)

Antenna (p. 3, 11)

Navigator Key ( , , , )
(p. 23, 32, 62, 68)

Speaker (p. 23, 32)

(TONE) Button (p. 60)

Antenna (p. 3, 11)

Charge
Contacts (p. 13)

MAILBOX Buttons (p. 67, 68, 69)

1

2

3

IN USE Indicator (p. 31, 32, 33)

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 adjust
the speaker volume and the ringer volume.

•Pressing the right arrow allows you to skip a message.
Pressing the left arrow allows you to repeat a
message.

•The right and left arrows are also used to select the
ringer tone.

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

ADJUST

LOUD/

Location of Controls

8

Handset

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 scroll
through a list of settings, the Caller List and your personal
directory. The up and down arrows are also used to adjust
the ringer volume and the receiver/speaker volume.

•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 your menu choices.

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

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TONE

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HOLD

FLASH

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Headset Jack (p. 79)

(TONE) Button (p. 60)

(TALK)
Button (p. 27, 33, 51)

(Speakerphone)
Button (p. 28, 33, 51, 71)

Button (p. 14, 16, 54)

CONF

(Conference)

/FUNCTION

Microphone (p. 28, 33, 49)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)

Antenna

Display (p. 10)

(OFF) Button

(p. 14, 27, 35, 44, 71)

(HOLD/CLEAR)

(INTERCOM/TRANSFER)

Button (p. 30, 40, 46, 49, 52)

(PAUSE/REDIAL)

Button (p. 29, 30, 61)

Soft Keys
(p. 9, 14, 37, 55, 60, 71)

Receiver (p. 28)

Navigator Key
( , , , )

(p. 14, 28, 29, 35, 44, 73)

(FLASH/CALL!WAIT)

Button (p. 60, 61)

Back side

Speaker (p. 28,
49, 57, 71)

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Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

How to use the handset soft keys:

Ex. 1

Three soft keys are used to select functions
displayed directly above the keys. Functions
displayed above the keys will change
depending on the state of usage.

For example, on the left display, “ ” is
displayed above the right soft key.

To operate “ ”, press the right soft key.

•When a function does not appear above a soft
key, the soft key will not work.

PLAY

PLAY

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

PLAY

Ex. 2

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

Talk
00-00-40

00

I

=Booster

IN USE

PRIVACY

MUTE

To operate “ ”, press the right soft key.

To operate “ ”, press the left soft key.

PRIVACY

MUTE

Base unit

#“ ” indicates the base unit ringer is OFF

(p. 20).

$“ ” flashes if the remaining recording time

or the number of messages which can still be
recorded is 0. Erase unnecessary messages
(p. 68, 73).

%When “ ” flashes, you have not set the clock

yet or a power failure may have occurred. The
clock needs adjusting (p. 21).

&Message counter shows:

–the total number of recorded messages in all mailboxes. If the

recording time is set to “Greeting only”, “ ” will be displayed (p. 24).
–While adjusting the speaker volume, the level is displayed (p. 23, 32).
–

“ ” is displayed when (PROGRAM) is pressed to store a phone number (p. 41).
–“ ” is displayed when your greeting message or memo message was

not recorded correctly (p. 23, 69).

'

Each mailbox icon will flash if there is at least one new message in the
mailbox. If a mailbox has only old messages, the icon will not flash but
display. If a mailbox has no messages, the mailbox icon will not be displayed.

FULL

RINGER

OFF

RINGE R

FUL L

BOX 1BOX 2BOX

3

OFFOFF

Displays

#$% &

'

Off (invisible) The line is free.
On The line is being used.
Flashing

A call is on hold within this system (handset or base unit)
or the Answering System is responding to a call (p. 66).

Flashing quickly

A call is being received.

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

Received calls

G

01

IN USE

PRIVACY

PLAY

10

Displays

Handset

#“ ”(IN USE icon) functions as follows.

$“SP” shows when you are using the handset speakerphone during an

intercom call or a conference call, while listening to messages or while
in the 2-Way Radio mode. When you monitor a room from the speaker,
“SP” will also be displayed.

%“ ” (directory icon) is displayed when storing, viewing, sending or

receiving the directory items (p. 42).

&“PRIVACY” indicates the Call Privacy mode is on (p. 55). The base unit

and other handsets cannot join your conversation.

'The battery icon indicates the battery strength (p. 12).
(The extension number of the handset is displayed if the handset has

been registered to the base unit (p. 26, 85).

)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. “Received calls” will be displayed
when new calls have been received.

*The prompts on the bottom line will show corresponding functions of the

three soft keys which are located directly below the display (p. 9).
Ex. The soft key below “ ” will function as key.

+“ ” (extension icon) is displayed with the extension numbers during an

intercom (p. 49) or a conference call (p. 54), or while using the Room
Monitor feature (p. 57) or the 2-Way Radio mode (p. 59).

Backlit LCD display

The lighted handset display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a
handset button to start operations, lifting the handset or pressing a button
to complete operations such as hanging up a call, viewing the Caller
List/Directory or programming.

PLAYPLAY

)

+

*

# $% & ' (

IN USE

Installation

11

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Connections

•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10 (Order No. PQLV10Z).

•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 82.

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

cannot access those services.

Hook

Telephone Line Cord

AC Adaptor

Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)

Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent it from being
disconnected.

Raise the antennas.

Installation

12

Battery strength

You can check the battery strength on the handset display.
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.

Display prompt Battery strength

Fully charged

Medium

Low

Needs to be recharged.

Discharged

Battery Charge

Place the handset on the base unit and charge for
about 15 hours before initial use.

•The CHARGE indicator lights, a beep sounds and

“Charging” will be displayed.

Installing the Battery in the Handset

Insert the battery into the handset as shown, matching the correct polarity
(#). Press the battery down until it places into the compartment ($).
When finished, close the cover.

CHARGE Indicator

2

1

13

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

•The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions and
ambient temperature.

•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth
once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high
humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.

•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base
unit until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “” flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.

•The battery cannot be overcharged.

Recharge

Recharge the battery when:

—

“Recharge battery” 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 continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “” will flash when the
handset is lifted off the base unit.

•

If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 15HRS”
and “” when you place the handset on the base unit. The handset will not
work. Keep charging.

Battery information

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

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

Recharge battery

PLAY

Operation Operating time

While in use (TALK)

While not in use (Standby)

While using the Reception Booster feature (p. 29)

Up to 4.5 hours

Up to 11 days

Up to 3.5 hours

When using the 2-Way Radio mode (p. 58) with the battery fully charged:

Operation Operating time

While in use (TALK)

While not in use (Standby)

Up to 4.5 hours

Up to 12 hours

Programmable Settings

14

Programming Guidelines

This unit has programmable functions. Most of them are selected from the
function menu on the display (p. 15).

How to select a function item from the menu

Make sure the handset is not being used.

1. Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

•

The main menu is displayed (p. 15).

2. You can scroll through the menu by pressing

Ö or Ñ. Scroll to the desired item by

pressing Ö or Ñ.

3. Press á to select the item.

4. If the item has a sub-menu I, it will be
displayed. Select the sub-menu item by
pressing Ö or Ñ, and press á.
If the sub-menu I item has the sub-menu II,
it will be displayed. Select the sub-menu II item in the same way.

5. You can then select the desired setting by
pressing Ö or Ñ.

6. To save the setting, press the right soft key
().

•

When programming is complete, a confirmation tone sounds. The display will
return to the main menu or the sub-menu I or the sub-menu II (if the function
item is in the sub-menu I or in the sub-menu II). You can continue programming
other items. To exit the menu, press (OFF).

Useful information:

•“---------------” indicates the beginning or end of the function menu.

•

You can go back to the previous display by pressing Ü except when entering characters
or numbers. To return to the main menu from the sub-menu

I

or sub-menu II, press Ü.

SAVE

Save directory

H

Ringer setting

Date and time

Ringer volume

H

Ringer tone

Incoming call

Ringer tone

:1

GF

SAVE

---------------

H

Save directory

Ringer setting

Ex. Ringer tone setting

The right soft key works as
the key when
“” displays above it.

(OFF)

SAVE

SAVE

Navigator key has four
active areas that are
indicated by arrows. The
key is indicated by the
arrows Ñ, Ö, Ü or
á in the Operating
Instructions.

SAVE

(CONF/FUNCTION)

SAVE

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Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).

•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the handset will exit the

programming mode.

•If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 86).

Function Menu Table

You can use the following functions to customize your unit. After pressing

(CONF/FUNCTION), the main menu is displayed. Most items in the main

menu have a sub-menu I. The sub-menu I is shown after selecting the
item in the main menu. If the sub-menu I item has the sub-menu II, it will
be displayed after selecting that sub-menu I item. See the corresponding
pages for function details.

Save directory

p. 42

p. 21

Ringer setting

Date and time

Copy directory

Initial setting

p. 19

p. 62

p. 63

Ringer volume

Ringer tone

Incoming call

p. 47

Copy 1 item

p. 48

Copy all items

p. 20

LCD contrast

p. 18

Auto talk

p. 56

Room monitor

p. 38

Caller ID edit

Set tel line

Registration

p. 16

Set dial mode

p. 61

Set flash time

p. 17

Set line mode

Set answering

p. 25

Number of rings

p. 24

Recording time

p. 75

Remote code

p. 65

Set mailbox2&3

Set base unit

p. 63

Incoming call

p. 56

Room monitor

p. 85

HS registration

p. 84

Deregistration

2Way radio mode

p. 58

Main menu Sub-menu I Sub-menu II

(for Handset)

(for Base unit)

Programmable Settings

16

Dialing Mode

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 base unit and the handset are not being used.

1

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

3

Press á.

4

Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.

5

Press á.

6

Press á at “Set dial mode”.

•The current setting is displayed.

7

Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing Ö or

Ñ.

8

Press the right soft key ( ).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

.

SAVE

Set dial mode

:Tone

GF

SAVE

Caller ID edit

H

Set tel line

Set answering

---------------

H

Save directory

Ringer setting

Copy directory

H

Initial setting

2Way radio mode

---------------

H

LCD contrast

Auto talk

---------------

H

Set dial mode

Set flash time

Set dial mode

:Pulse

GF

SAVE

Set dial mode

:Pulse

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Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Line Mode

If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.

Make sure the base unit and the handset are not being used.

1

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Ö or Ñ, and press á.

3

Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.

4

Press á.

5

Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.

6

Press á.

•The current setting is displayed.

7

Select “B” or “A” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

8

Press the right soft key ( ).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

.

SAVE

Set line mode

:A

GF

SAVE

---------------

H

Set dial mode

Set flash time

Set line mode

:B

GF

SAVE

Set line mode

:B

Set flash time

H

Set line mode

---------------

Caller ID edit

H

Set tel line

Set answering

---------------

H

Save directory

Ringer setting

Copy directory

H

Initial setting

2Way radio mode

Programmable Settings

18

Auto Talk Feature

The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing or . If you purchase an additional
handset (p. 26), you can answer a call by lifting it off the charger. If you
want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone
comes from the factory set to OFF.

Make sure the handset is not being used.

1

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

3

Press á.

4

Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing Ö or

Ñ.

5

Press á.

•The current setting is displayed.

6

Select “On” or “Off” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

7

Press the right soft key ( ).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

.

•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift up the handset to answer a call,

leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.

SAVE

Auto talk

:Off

GF

SAVE

Copy directory

H

Initial setting

2Way radio mode

---------------

H

Save directory

Ringer setting

Auto talk

:On

Auto talk

:On

GF

SAVE

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H

LCD contrast

Auto talk

LCD contrast

H

Auto talk

Room monitor

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Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Ringer Volume

Handset

You can program the handset ringer volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or
OFF. If set to OFF, the handset will not ring for external calls, and for
internal calls it will ring at the LOW level. Your phone comes from the
factory set to HIGH.

Make sure the handset is not being used.

1

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

2

Scroll to “Ringer setting” by
pressing Ö or Ñ, and press á.

3

Press á at “Ringer volume”.

4

Select the desired volume by
pressing Ö or Ñ.

•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the

volume will change and ring.

•To turn the ringer OFF:

press Ö repeatedly until “Off ?”
displays.

5

Press the right soft key ( ).

•A beep sounds.

To turn the ringer ON:

Press Ñ in step 4, and press the right soft
key ( ).

•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

.

•If set to OFF, “Ringer off” will be displayed while the handset is not in use.

•You can also select the ringer volume while an external call is being received.

Press Ö or Ñ while the handset is just ringing.

•To adjust the ringer volume for the 2-Way Radio mode, see page 59.

•You can change the ringer tone for external calls. See page 62.

SAVE

SAVE

HIGH

MEDIUM

OFF

Save directory

H

Ringer setting

Date and time

Ringer volume

Low High

Ringer volume

Low High

Ringer volume

RingerOff ?

LOW

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H

Ringer volume

Ringer tone

Ringer volume

Low High

GF

SAVE

Ñ

Ñ

Ñ

Ö

Ö

Ö

Programmable Settings

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Base unit

You can set the base unit ringer volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. If
set to OFF, the base unit will not ring for external calls, and for internal calls
it will ring at the LOW level. Your phone comes from the factory set to
HIGH. Make sure the base unit is not being used.

To select HIGH (preset), MEDIUM or LOW, press (RINGER/AUTO).

•Each time you press the button, the ringer volume will change and ring.

To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold (RINGER/AUTO) until 2 beeps
sound.

•“” is displayed.

To turn the ringer ON, press (RINGER/AUTO).

•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

•You can also select the ringer volume while an external call is being received.

Press (RINGER/AUTO), Ö or Ñ while the base unit is just ringing.

•You can change the ringer tone for external calls. See page 62.

RINGER

OFF

LCD Contrast

You can program the handset LCD contrast (6 levels). Your phone comes
from the factory set to level 3. Make sure the handset is not being used.

1

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Ö or Ñ, and press á.

3

Press á at “LCD contrast”.

4

Select the desired contrast by pressing Ö
or Ñ.

•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the LCD

contrast will change.

•The number of steps shows the LCD
contrast level.

5

Press the right soft key ( ).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by

pressing (OFF)

.

SAVE

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H

LCD contrast

Auto talk

LCD contrast

Low High

GF

SAVE

LCD contrast

Low High

LCD contrast

Low High

Level 6

Level 4

Level 1

Copy directory

H

Initial setting

2Way radio mode

Make sure the base unit and the handset are not being used.

1

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

2

Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.

3

Press á.

4

#Enter the year, and month and day using

4-digit numbers. (Ex. To set Apr. 7, 2002,
enter “2002” and “0407”.)

$Enter the time (hour and minute) using

a 4-digit number. (Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)

•If you enter a wrong number, press Ü or á to move the cursor to the

incorrect number. Enter the correct number.

5

Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing (*).

6

Press the right soft key ( ).

•A beep sounds and the clock starts working.

•If 3 beeps sound, the setting is not correct. Start again from step 4.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF)

.

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).

•When entering the time in step 4, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12.

Do not use military time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM” by
pressing (*).)

SAVE

Preparing the Answering System

21

Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Date and Time

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

announce the day and time that each message was recorded.

SAVE

Ringer setting

H

Date and time

Copy directory

Date:2002.04.07
Time:09:30 PM

IH

0-9=Date&Time

=AM/PM

SAVE

Date:2002.04.07
Time:09:30 AM

IH

0-9=Date&Time

=AM/PM

SAVE

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

To check the date/time

Repeat steps 1 to 3.

•The date and time will be displayed. When finished, press (OFF).

Date:2002.01.01
Time:12:00 AM

IH

0-9=Date&Time

=AM/PM

To record a greeting message

1

Press and hold (GREETING) until
“Record greeting after the beep” is
heard.

•A long beep sounds.

2

After the long beep, talk clearly,
about 20 cm (8 inches) 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.

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22

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 instruct callers to leave a message in a specific mailbox

(Mailbox 1, Mailbox 2 or Mailbox 3) (for mailboxes see page 64):

“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry we cannot take your
call. If you have a message, for John press (#) and (1), for Jane press

(#) and (2), for Jack press (#) and (3). Or just stay on the line and 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. 23).

All messages (greeting, incoming, memo, etc.) are stored in digital
memory (p. 23). The total recording time is about 15 minutes.
We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see below) in
order to leave more time for recording new messages.

(STOP)

(GREETING)

(ERASE)

MIC

,

For Caller ID service users (p. 34)

•The Caller ID information will reset the clock after the first ring if the adjusted
time is incorrect.

•

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.

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Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

To check the recorded greeting message

Press (GREETING).

•The greeting message will be played.

To erase the recorded greeting message

Press (GREETING), and then press (ERASE) while the message is being played.

•The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting message.

Pre-recorded greeting message

If you do not record a greeting message (p. 22), one of two messages will be
played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 24).

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

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

■ When the recording time is set to “1 minute”, “2 minutes” 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.

3

When finished, press (GREETING).

•The unit will automatically play back the recorded greeting.

•You can also finish recording by pressing (STOP).

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

•If

“”displays, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your

greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.

To adjust the speaker volume:

9 levels (0–8) are available while using the
answering system. To increase, press Ñ.
To decrease, press Ö.

RINGE R

FUL L

BOX 1BOX 2BOX

3

OFFOFF

Ex. Level 8

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Caller’s Recording Time

You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for
the caller’s recording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to
“3 minutes”.

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. The display will show “” instead of the number of
messages.

1

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Ö or Ñ, and press á.

3

Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing Ö
or Ñ, and press á.

4

Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

5

Press á.

•The current setting is displayed.

6

Select the recording time by pressing Ö or

Ñ.

•You can also select the recording time by

pressing (1) (1 minute), (2) (2 minutes), (3)
(3 minutes) or (0) (Greeting only).

7

Press the right soft key ( ).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

.

SAVE

Recording time

:3min

GF

SAVE

Number of rings

H

Recording time

Remote code

Copy directory

H

Initial setting

2Way radio mode

Set tel line

H

Set answering

Set base unit

Recording time

:Greeting only

GF

SAVE

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Preparation

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Number of Rings

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering
System answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “4”.

Make sure the base unit and the handset are not being used.

1

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

2

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing

Ö or Ñ, and press á.

3

Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.

4

Press á.

5

Press á at “Number of rings”.

•The current setting is displayed.

6

Select the number of rings by pressing Ö
or Ñ.

•You can also select the number of rings by

pressing (0) (Toll saver*), or (2) to (7).

7

Press the right soft key ( ).

•A beep sounds.

•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).

•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)

.

SAVE

*Toll saver

When you call the unit from outside:
If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message.
If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages.
Hang up when you hear the 3rd ring. This will save you the toll
charge for the call.

Number of rings

:4

GF

SAVE

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H

Number of rings

Recording time

Copy directory

H

Initial setting

2Way radio mode

Set tel line

H

Set answering

Set base unit

Number of rings

:Toll saver

GF

SAVE

The included handset is pre-registered at the factory and assigned
the extension number 1. You do not need to register this handset
which has “[1]” on the display.

If you purchase optional handsets, you must register each of them at the
base unit. Only one handset can be registered at a time. A handset will be
assigned the extension number at registration.
The model numbers of the optional handsets are KX-TGA270S,
KX-TGA271V, KX-TGA271W and KX-TGA272S. To order, contact your
dealer or call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate a dealer.

Make sure the base unit and the other handsets are not being used.
Registration must be completed within 1 minute.

The handset display shows the instructions as
shown on the right.

1

Base unit: Press (MUTE).

•The MUTE indicator light flashes.

2

Handset:

#Press the right soft key ( ).

$Wait until a long beep sounds and the

display shows the registered number.
The registration will be then complete.

•The registered number “[1]

”

to “[8]” is shown on

the top right of the display.

OK

Registration for Additional Handsets

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SP

PRIVACY

[-]

Press MUTE on
base unit, then
OK on handset to
register handset

OK

Ex. Extension number 2

KX-TG2730S Up to 7 optional handsets can be added.

•The illustration is KX-TGA270S.

SP

PRIVACY

[-]

Handset

Registering

SP

PRIVACY

[2]

Handset [2]

Registered

KX-TG2730S includes a handset with the base unit. You can expand the
system by adding up to 7 optional handsets to the system. A maximum of
8 handsets can be registered at the base unit.
Generally a maximum of 4 extensions excluding or including the base unit
can operate at a time. If 4 other extensions are in use, such as conducting
an external/internal call, you may not be able to use your unit. “System
is busy. Please try again later.” will display when you try to
operate your handset. The maximum operating number may decrease,
depending on the state of usage, such as using the Reception Booster
mode (p. 29), or when the Answering System is taking a call.

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Cordless Telephone

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Making Calls

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1

Press .

•“Talk” is displayed.

2

Dial a phone number.

•The dialed number is displayed.

•After a few seconds, the display will show the

length of the call.

3

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

•To use “ ” and “ ” features using the soft

key (p. 9), see pages 55 and 60.

•To use the Reception Booster feature, see page 29.

MUTE

PRIVACY

Back side

Speaker

(OFF)

(PAUSE/REDIAL)

Display

Receiver

Microphone

(HOLD/CLEAR)

, , ,

Handset

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

Talk

I

=Booster

IN USE

PRIVACY

MUTE

Talk
00-00-00

I

=Booster

PRIVACY

MUTE

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

Talk

1112222

IN USE

PRIVACY

MUTE

Off
00-01-08

PLAY

To re-register a handset to a different base unit of the same model, see pages
84 and 85.

•You can stop registration by pressing (OFF) on the handset and pressing (MUTE)

on the base unit.

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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 Ö to decrease the speaker

volume.

•If the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation,

press Ö to decrease the speaker volume.

•While talking using , you can switch to the hands-free phone conversation

by pressing . To switch back to the receiver, press .

To have a hands-free phone conversation
(Using Digital Duplex Speakerphone)

1

Press .

•“SP-phone” is displayed.

2

Dial a phone number.

•The dialed number is displayed.

•After a few seconds, the display will show the

length of the call.

3

When the other party answers, talk into the
microphone.

4

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

SP-phone

1112222

PRIVACY

MUTE

SP-phone
00-00-00

I

=Booster

PRIVACY

MUTE

Off
00-01-08

I

=Booster

PLAY

To adjust the receiver volume (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW) or
speaker volume (6 levels) while talking

To increase, press Ñ.
To decrease, press Ö.

•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the volume level will

change.

•The number of steps indicates the volume level.

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

Ex. Receiver volume: High

Speaker volume: Level 6

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

SP-phone

I

=Booster

IN USE

PRIVACY

MUTE

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

Loud

Low High

GF

IN USE

PRIVACY

MUTE

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Cordless Telephone

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

To redial the last number dialed on the handset

Press or , and press (PAUSE/REDIAL).

To dial after confirming the entered number

1

Enter a phone number.

•If you misdial, press (HOLD/CLEAR). One digit

will be erased. Dial the correct phone number.

•To cancel, press (OFF).

2

Press .
OR
To have a hands-free phone conversation,
press , and when the other party
answers, talk into the microphone.

•After a few seconds, the display will show the

length of the call.

3

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

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

3334444

Reception Booster feature

The feature allows the handset to improve the
sound quality when using in an area with
interference.
Press Ü in the talk or speakerphone mode.

•“Booster on” will flash on the display.

•To turn the feature off, press Ü or á.

•The feature will be off after hanging up or when

putting a call on hold or making a conference.

•The battery operating time will be shortened using

this feature (p. 13).

Talk
00-00-05

I

=Booster

Talk
00-00-10

I

=Booster on

Ex. Talk mode

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

SP-phone

3334444

IN USE

PRIVACY

MUTE

Ex. Speakerphone mode

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

Hold

IN USE

PLAY

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To put a call on hold

Press (HOLD/CLEAR) twice.

•“” flashes on the display, “Hold” is displayed

and the call is put on hold.

•To transfer the call to the base unit or another

handset (if the system has one or more additional
handsets, p. 26), see page 52; to transfer to a
mailbox to allow the outside party to leave a
message there, see page 70.

•If a call is kept holding for 6 minutes, an alarm tone will start to sound. After 4

additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected.

To release the hold

From the handset, press or .
From the base unit, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE).

•If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 82), you can also release the

hold by lifting its handset.

•If the system has one or more additional handsets (p. 26), another handset user

can also release the hold by pressing or .

Lighted handset keypad

The handset dialing buttons will light when you press a button or lift the
handset or when a call is received. The lights will go out a few seconds
after pressing a button to start operations, lifting the handset, answering a
call or pressing a button to complete operations such as hanging up a call,
leaving the Caller List/Directory or programming.

IN USE

To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial)

The last 5 phone numbers dialed with the handset are stored in the redial
list.

1. Press (PAUSE/REDIAL).

•The last number dialed is displayed with

number 1.

2. Scroll to the desired number by pressing

Ö or Ñ.

•You can also scroll down through the list by pressing (PAUSE/REDIAL).

•To exit the list, press (OFF).

3. Press or .

•To erase an item, repeat steps 1 and 2, and press (HOLD/CLEAR).

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

333-4444

GF

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