Panasonic KX-TG2730S User Manual

2.4GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG2730S

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

Caller ID Compatible

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.

Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Information Useful System Answering Telephone Cordless Preparation

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

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

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.

Attach your purchase receipt here.

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.

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

AC Adaptor (p. 11)	Telephone Line Cord	Battery (p. 12, 83)
Order No. PQLV10Z	(p. 11)	Order No. PQPP511SVC
	Order No. PQJA10075Z	(P-P511)

one	one	one
Handset Cover	Wall Mounting	Belt Clip (p. 79)
(p. 12, 83)	Adaptor (p. 80)	Order No.
Order No. PQKK10126Z1	Order No. PQKL10044Z1	PQKE10340Z1

one

one

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.

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For Best Performance

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:

Away from electrical appliances			In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
such as a TV, personal computer or			with no obstructions such as walls.
anothercordlesssphone.

Raise the antennas.

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.

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

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Contents

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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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

Information Useful System Answering Telephone Cordless Preparation

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

Location of Controls

Base unit

(HOLD) Button (p. 32)

(PRIVACY) Button	(CONF) (Conference) Button (p. 54)
and Indicator (p. 55)	Display (p. 9)
CHARGE Indicator (p. 12)
	(LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER)
	Button and Indicator
	(p. 50, 53, 57, 70)

	PR
		IVACY
GREETING		HOL
	MEMO		D	CONF
		MAIL
			BOX
		PLAYBACK /
ERASE	1	SLOW		TALK
		2

	CHARGE		3
			STOP
	PROGRAM	LOUD/
		ADJUST
			TONE

			RI
DIGITAL			NGER
	SPREAD			DIGITAL SP-
		SPECTRUM	AUT
			O	PHONE
			MIC	MUTE

KX-TG2730

1

4

7 8

0

CALLFLASH /
WAIT	REDIAL /
	PAUSE

IN USE LOCATOR / TRANSFEINTERCOM R

2 3

5 6

9

(PROGRAM) Button (p. 41)	(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button
	(p. 32, 61)
(RINGER/AUTO) Button	(FLASH/CALLÒWAIT) Button
(p. 20, 41)	(p. 60, 61)

(MUTE) Button and Indicator MIC (Microphone) (p. 26, 57, 60)

(p. 22, 31, 50, 69) (DIGITALÒSP-PHONE) (Speakerphone) Button and Indicator (p. 31, 33, 50)

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(MEMO) Button (p. 69)

(GREETING) Button (p. 22, 23)

(ANSWERÒON) Button

and Indicator (p. 66, 68)

Antenna (p. 3, 11)

Charge

Contacts (p. 13)

	2730
	-TG
X
K
	HOLD
CY
PRIVA
MEMO

GREETING

ERASE

MAILBOX Buttons (p. 67, 68, 69)

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

Antenna (p. 3, 11)

INUSE

CONF

2 1

LOUD/

ADJUST

	M
R/INTERCO
LOCATO	SFER
	TRAN
	2	3
1		6
	4	5
		9
		8
	7
3		0
		TONE
		/
		FLASHWAIT
		CALL
		MUTE
		SP-PHONE
	R	DIGITAL
	RINGE

/ REDIAL PAUSE

			AUTO	MIC
	E	RAM
		PROG
G			SPECTRUM
AR
CH
			SPREAD
			DIGITAL

(TONE) Button (p. 60)

Speaker (p. 23, 32)

(STOP) Button (p. 23, 68)

(ERASE) Button (p. 23, 69) Navigator Key (,,,) (p. 23, 32, 62, 68)

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

Preparation

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

Location of Controls

Handset

Back side

Antenna

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

Receiver (p. 28)

Display (p. 10)	Soft Keys
	(p. 9, 14, 37, 55, 60, 71)

Headset Jack (p. 79)

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

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

LK

A

T

SP-PHONE 1

4

7

	INTE	RCOM
			SFER
	TRAN
			2
			5
			8

HOLD CLEAR 3

6 9

Navigator Key

(, , , )

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

(OFF) Button

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

(HOLD/CLEAR)

(INTERCOM/TRANSFER)

(TONE) Button (p. 60)

CO	NF
FUNC	TION

	0
FLASH
CALL	WAIT

	E
PAUS
RED	IAL

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

(PAUSE/REDIAL)

CONF (Conference)/FUNCTION	Button (p. 29, 30, 61)
Button (p. 14, 16, 54)	Microphone (p. 28, 33, 49)
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT) Button (p. 60, 61)	Charge Contacts (p. 13)

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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How to use the handset soft keys:

Ex. 1

		SP	PRIVACY			[1]
					P L A Y
Ex. 2
	IN USE	SP	PRIVACY			[1]
	Talk
	00-00-40
	00I=Booster
	PRIVACY				M U T E

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, “ PLAY ” is displayed above the right soft key.

To operate “ PLAY ”, press the right soft key.

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

To operate “ MUTE ”, press the right soft key.

To operate “ PRIVACY ”, press the left soft key.

Preparation

Displays

Base unit

# $ %

&

#“

RINGEROFF

” indicates the base unit ringer is OFF

(p. 20).

FULL

$“

FULL

” flashes if the remaining recording time

RINGER

or the number of messages which can still be

OFF

BOX 1 BOX 2

BOX 3

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.

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

Displays

Handset

# $% & ' (

IN USE

SP

PRIVACY

[1]

+

Received callsG

)

01

PRIVACY

P L A Y

*

#“

”(IN USE icon) functions as follows.

IN USE

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” 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 “ PLAY ” will function as PLAY 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.

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Installation

Connections

Raise the antennas.

Preparation

cord to

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Jack (RJ11C)

Telephone Line Cord

•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.

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

Installation

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.

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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.

CHARGE Indicator

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

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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.

SP PRIVACY[1]

Recharge battery

P L A Y

•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):

Operation	Operating time
While in use (TALK)	Up to 4.5 hours
While not in use (Standby)	Up to 11 days
While using the Reception Booster feature (p. 29)	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)	Up to 4.5 hours
While not in use (Standby)	Up to 12 hours

•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.

Preparation

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

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HSave directory

Ringer setting

Save directory

HRinger setting

Date and time

Ringer volume

HRinger tone

Incoming call

Programmable Settings

Programming Guidelines

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

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	The right soft key works as
	the SAVE key when
	“ SAVE ” displays above it.
	(OFF)

(CONF/FUNCTION)

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 ( SAVE ).

Ex. Ringer tone setting

Ringer tone

:1

GF

S A V E

•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.

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•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.

Main menu

Sub-menu I

Sub-menu II

p. 42

Ringer volume

Ringer tone

p. 21

Incoming call

Copy 1 item

Copy all items

LCD contrast

Auto talk

Room monitor

(for Handset)

Caller ID edit

Set tel line

Set answering

Set base unit

Registration

p. 58

p. 19 p. 62 p. 63

p. 47 p. 48

p. 20 p. 18 p. 56

p. 38

Set dial		mode	p. 16
			p. 61
Set	flash time
			p. 17
Set	line	mode

Number of rings p. 25

Recording time	p. 24
	p. 75
Remote code
	p. 65
Set mailbox2&3
	p. 63
Incoming call
	p. 56
Room monitor
(for Base unit)

HS registration p. 85

Deregistration p. 84

Preparation

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

Programmable Settings

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.
	Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing Ö
4 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 (		).
		SAVE
	•A beep sounds.

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

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

HSave directory

Ringer setting

Copy directory

HInitial setting

2Way radio mode

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

HLCD contrast

Auto talk

Caller ID edit

HSet tel line

Set answering

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

HSet dial mode

Set flash time

Set dial mode

:Tone

GF

S A V E

Set dial mode

:Pulse

GF

S A V E

Set dial mode

:Pulse

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

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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

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

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

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

Press á.

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

Press á.

•The current setting is displayed.

Select “B” or “A” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press the right soft key ( SAVE ).

•A beep sounds.

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

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HSave directory

Ringer setting

Copy directory

HInitial setting

2Way radio mode

Caller ID edit

HSet tel line

Set answering

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

HSet dial mode

Set flash time

Set flash time

HSet line mode

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

Set line mode

:A

GF

S A V E

Set line mode

:B

GF

S A V E

Set line mode

:B

Preparation

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

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

Programmable Settings

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

2

3

4

5

6

7

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing Ö or Ñ.

Press á.

Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing Ö or

Ñ.

Press á.

•The current setting is displayed.

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

Press the right soft key ( SAVE ).

•A beep sounds.

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

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

HSave directory

Ringer setting

Copy directory

HInitial setting

2Way radio mode

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

HLCD contrast

Auto talk

LCD contrast

HAuto talk

Room monitor

Auto talk

:Off

GF

S A V E

Auto talk

:On

GF

S A V E

Auto talk

:On

•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.

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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.					HIGH
	•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the
		volume will change and ring.
	•To turn the ringer OFF:
		press Ö repeatedly until “Off ?”				MEDIUM
		displays.
5	Press the right soft key (				).
				SAVE
	•A beep sounds.					LOW
To turn the ringer ON:
Press Ñ in step 4, and press the right soft						OFF
key (			).
		SAVE
•The		ringer	will sound at the LOW level.

Save directory

HRinger setting

Date and time

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

HRinger volume

Ringer tone

Ringer volume

Low High

GF

S A V E

Ñ Ö

Ringer volume

Low High

Ñ Ö

Ringer volume

Low High

Ñ Ö

Ringer volume

RingerOff ?

•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.

Preparation

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

Programmable Settings

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.

•“ RINGEROFF ” 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.

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 (		).
		SAVE
	•A beep sounds.

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

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

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HInitial setting

2Way radio mode

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HLCD contrast

Auto talk

Level 6

LCD contrast

Low High

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Level 4

LCD contrast

Low High

Level 1

LCD contrast

Low High

Preparing the Answering System

Date and Time

Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will announce the day and time that each message was recorded.

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
		Ringer setting
	or Ñ.	HDate	and time
		Copy	directory
3	Press á.
		Date:2002.01.01
		Time:12:00 AM
		IH 0-9=Date&Time
		=AM/PM
4						S A V E
	#Enter the year, and month and day using
		Date:2002.04.07
	4-digit numbers. (Ex. To set Apr. 7, 2002,	Time:09:30			AM
		IH 0-9=Date&Time
	enter “2002” and “0407”.)	=AM/PM
	$Enter the time (hour and minute) using					S A V E

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 (*).			Date:2002.04.07
				Time:09:30 PM
				IH 0-9=Date&Time
				=AM/PM
6	Press the right soft key (		).		S A V E
		SAVE
	•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 (*).)

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).

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

Preparation

Preparing the Answering System

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.

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.

To record a greeting message

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.”

1Press and hold (GREETING) until

“Record greeting after the beep” is (ERASE)

	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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(GREETING)

(STOP)

, MIC

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

Preparation

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.

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

Preparing the Answering System

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”.

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 (		).
		SAVE
	•A beep sounds.

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

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HInitial setting

2Way radio mode

Set tel line

HSet answering

Set base unit

Number of rings

HRecording time

Remote code

Recording time

:3min

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Recording time

:Greeting only

GF

S A V E

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

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.

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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

2

3

4

5

6

7

Press (CONF/FUNCTION).

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

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

Press á.

Press á at “Number of rings”.

•The current setting is displayed.

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).

Press the right soft key ( SAVE ).

•A beep sounds.

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

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HInitial setting

2Way radio mode

Set tel line

HSet answering

Set base unit

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HNumber of rings

Recording time

Number of rings

:4

GF

S A V E

Number of rings

:Toll saver

GF

S A V E

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

*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.

Preparation

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

Registration for Additional Handsets

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.

KX-TG2730S

Up to 7 optional handsets can be added.

•The illustration is KX-TGA270S.

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 (		).
		OK

$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.

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SP PRIVACY [-] Press MUTE on base unit, then OK on handset to register handset

O K

SP PRIVACY [-]

Handset

Registering

Ex. Extension number 2

SP PRIVACY [2]

Handset [2] Registered

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

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

Making Calls

Handset			Back side
		Receiver	Speaker
		Display
			,	, ,
			(OFF)
			(HOLD/CLEAR)
		Microphone	(PAUSE/REDIAL)
1	Press	.		IN USE SP	PRIVACY	[1]
	•“Talk” is displayed.			Talk
				I=Booster
				PRIVACY		M U T E
	Dial a phone number.			IN USE SP	PRIVACY	[1]
2 •The dialed number is displayed.				Talk
				1112222
	•After a few seconds, the display will show the
	length of the call.			PRIVACY		M U T E
				Talk
				00-00-00
				I=Booster
				PRIVACY		M U T E
	To hang up, press (OFF) or place the			Off
3 handset on the base unit.				00-01-08
•To use “ PRIVACY ” and “ MUTE ” features using the soft						P L A Y
key (p. 9), see pages 55 and 60.
•To use the Reception Booster feature, see page 29.
		For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Telephone Cordless

Making Calls

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.

IN USE	SP PRIVACY				[1]
SP-phone
I=Booster
PRIVACY			M U T E
SP-phone
1112222
PRIVACY			M U T E
SP-phone
00-00-00
I=Booster
PRIVACY			M U T E
Off
00-01-08
I=Booster
			P L A Y

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 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

IN USE	SP			PRIVACY						[1]
Loud
Low									High
GF
PRIVACY								M U T E

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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).

Ex. Talk mode

Talk 00-00-05

I=Booster

Talk 00-00-10

I=Booster on

To redial the last number dialed on the handset

Press or , and press (PAUSE/REDIAL).

To dial after confirming the entered number

1

2

3

Enter a phone number.

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

will be erased. Dial the correct phone number.

•To cancel, press (OFF).

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.

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

SP PRIVACY		[1]

3334444

Ex. Speakerphone mode

IN USE	SP PRIVACY				[1]
SP-phone
3334444
PRIVACY			M U T E

Telephone Cordless

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

Making Calls

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).	333-4444
	•The last number dialed is displayed with
		GF
	number 1.	--Redial list1--

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.

To put a call on hold

Press (HOLD/CLEAR) twice.
			IN USE	SP PRIVACY			[1]
•“		” flashes on the display, “Hold” is displayed
	IN USE
and the		call is put on hold.		Hold
•To transfer the call to the base unit or another
handset (if the system has one or more additional						P L A Y
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.

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