Panasonic KX-TG2227S User manual

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for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 52 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
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|Attach your purchase receipt here. I |
For your future reference
Serial No.
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Date of purchase
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
[] AC Adaptor (p. 9)
Order No. PQLVlZ
one
[] Handset Cover
(p. 10, 45)
Order No.
PQKK10127Z1
one
[] Telephone Line Cord
(p. 9)
Order No. PQJA10075Z
one
[] Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 42)
Order No.
PQKL10035Z3
one
[] Battery (p. 10, 45)
Order No.
PQPP511SVC
(P-P511 )
one
[] Belt Clip (p. 44)
Order No.
PQKE10341Z1
one

For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about 15
hours before initial use (p. 10).
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.
In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.
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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 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. 3

Contents
Location of Controls ...................................................................... 6
Display ............................................................................................. 8
Settings ............................................................................................ 9
Connections ................................................................................... 9
Installing the Battery in the Handset ............................................. 10
Battery Charge .............................................................................. 10
Dialing Mode ................................................................................. 12
Line Mode ..................................................................................... 13
Ringer Volume .............................................................................. 14
Ringer Pattern ............................................................................... 14
Preparing the Answering System ................................................. 15
Greeting Message ......................................................................... 15
Programming Summary for Answering System ............................ 17
Day and Time ................................................................................ 18
Caller's Recording Time ................................................................ 19
Number of Rings ........................................................................... 20
Making Calls ................................................................................... 21
Answering Calls ............................................................................. 23
Speed Dialer .................................................................................... 24
Storing Phone Numbers ................................................................ 24
Dialing a Stored Number ............................................................... 24
Intercom .......................................................................................... 25
Special Features ............................................................................. 26
Automatic Security Code Setting .................................................. 26
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ........................................ 26
Muting Your Conversation ............................................................ 26
For Call Waiting Service Users ..................................................... 26
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) ............... 27
FLASH Button ............................................................................... 27
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Automatic Answering Operation .................................................. 28
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ................................................... 28
Listening to Messages ................................................................... 29
Slow Talk Message Playback ....................................................... 20
From the Handset ......................................................................... 31
Erasing Messages .......................................................................... 32
Recording a Memo Message ......................................................... 33
Recording Your Telephone Conversation ................................... 33
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone ............................ 34
Remote Code ................................................................................ 35
Voice Menu ................................................................................... 36
Direct Remote Operation .............................................................. 38
Remote Operation with the Handset ............................................ 40
Wall Mounting ................................................................................. 42
Belt Clip ........................................................................................... 44
Optional Headset ............................................................................ 44
Battery Replacement ...................................................................... 45
Adding Another Phone .................................................................. 46
Important Safety Instructions ....................................................... 52
FCC and Other Information ........................................................... 54
Index ................................................................................................ 57
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Location of Controls
Handset
Back side
Speaker
(p. 21
INTERCOM/2WAY REC
Indicator (p. 25,
TALK/MUTE Indicator
(p. 12, 21,24, 26)
Button (p. 26)
Headset Jack (p. 44)-"
I_ (TALK) Button
(p. 21,23) J
(Speakerphone) /
Button (p. 21,23) -_/
Button (p. 26)/
(FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK)
Button (p. 17, 26, 27, 31,35, 40) ...... Charge Contacts (p. 11)
rHow to use the Navigator key
This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.
•Pressing the up or down arrow allows you to adjust the
handset ringer and receiver/speakervolumes.
•Pressing the rightor left arrow allows you to adjust the
CH,t !,AUTOhandset ringer pattern.
The right arrow is usedto set the dialing mode, the speed
dialer or the flash time.
The left arrow is usedto select a clearer channel.
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Base unit
(MESSAGE PLAYBACK/SLOWTALKI Button (p. 29)
IGREETINGI Button (p. 15)
(ANSWER ON} Button and Indicator
(p. 28, 32) Antenna (p. 3, 9)
Hook (p. 42, 43)
Display (p. 8)
Button (p. 16, 32)
Button (p. 33)_
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Charge Contacts (p. 11)
IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD
Indicator (p. 10, 22) I
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MIC (Microphone)
(p. 15, 25, 33)
VOLUME (_, @ Buttons
(p. 15, 29)
MESSAGE PLAYBACK
Indicator (p. 29, 33)
Button
(p. 15, 30)
Button (p. 30)
Button (p. 30)
{LOCATOR/INTERCOM) Button
(p.25)
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Display
Base unit display
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The clock needs adjusting (p. 18).
Your greeting or memo message was not
recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 15, 33).
The unit is in the answering system
programming mode.
The speaker volume level is set to "5".
You can select:
--9 levels (0-8) are available while using the
answering system (p. 15, 29).
--8 levels (1-8) are available while using the
intercom (p. 25).
12 messages have been recorded.
Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of the
messages (p. 32).
The recording time is set to "Greeting only"
(p. 19). (The display is blank.)
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Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(mJ11C)
Telephone Line Cord J__._
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Settings
Connections
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent it from being
disconnected. Hook
AC Adaptor
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLVIZ).
•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 46.

Settings
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.
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before
initial use.
,,The IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD indicator lights and a beep sounds.
OR
IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD Indicator
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Recharge
When the RECHARGE indicator flashes
or the unit beeps intermittently while it is
use, place the handset on the base unit to
recharge the battery for 15 hours.
• If you DO NOT rechargethe handset battery
for morethan 15 minutes, the RECHARGE
indicator will continue to flash. RECHARGE
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 10):
While in use (TALK) Up to 5 hours
While not in use (Standby) Up to 11 days
•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.
• Ifthe battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base
unit until the RECHARGE indicator flashes. This will maximize the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
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Settings
Dialing Mode
You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the base unit.
If you have touch tone service, set to TONE. If rotary or pulse service is
used, set to PULSE. Your phone comes from the factory set to TONE.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit,
Press (PROGRAM}.
,,TheTALK/MUTE indicator flashes.
Press 1_).
To select PULSE, press (_ twice.
OR
To select TONE, press I_ twice.
Press (PROGRAM}.
•A beep sounds.
TALK/MUTE
Indicator
[PROGRAM]
•You can exit the programming mode anytime by pressing (_.
• If3 beeps sound during programming,
--a wrong key was pressed. Start again from step 1.
--the handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer to the base unit or place
the handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
• Ifyou do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit the programming
mode.
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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 unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
Press (PROGRAM1.
•The TALK/MUTE indicator flashes.
Press
(FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK).
°"P" is displayed on the base unit.
Press I_.
•The current setting is displayed on the
base unit.
To select "A", press _.
OR
To select "B", press _.
°The setting is displayed on the base unit.
Press (PROGRAM).
•A beep sounds.
TALK/MUTE
Indicator_-
[FLASH/CALLWAIT/PLAYBACK
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Settings
Ringer Volume
You can program 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 not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
•To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press (_ or (_.
Each time you press the button, the ringer volume will change and the selected
volume will ring.
•To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold _ until 2 beeps sound.
•To turn the ringer ON, press (_ or (_. The ringer will sound at the
LOW level by pressing (_ or at the HIGH level by pressing (_.
Ringer Pattern
You can select the handset ringer pattern out of 6 patterns. When an
incoming call is being received, the unit rings in the selected pattern.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1Press [_ or (_).
•The unit rings at the current setting.
•If you set the ringer volume to OFF, the unit will not ring.
Within 5 seconds, select the desired ringer pattern by pressing [_ or
•Each time you press the button, the ringer pattern will change and ring.
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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
be played when a call is received (p. 16).
To record a greeting message
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3
Press and hold (GREETING) until
"Record greeting after the beep" is
heard.
•A long beep sounds.
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 (GREETING).
•The unit will automatically play back
the recorded greeting.
•You can also finish a recording by
pressing ["S-f-0_.
•To change the message, start again
from step 1.
MIC
To increase the volume,
press VOLUME [_.
To decrease, press
VOLUME [_.
Greeting message sample
"Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your
call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you."
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Preparing the Answering System
To check the recorded greeting message
Press [GREETING].
To erase the recorded greeting message
Press [GREETING] ,,,,)Press _ while the message is being played.
,,The unitwill answer a call with a pre-recordedgreeting.
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a greeting message (p. 15), one of two messages will
be played when a call is received, depending on the caller's recording
time (p. 19).
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.
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ProgrammingSummaryfor Answering System
You can program the following functions using the handset near the
base unit. See the corresponding pages for function details.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
PreSs [_i
Press
L .if an alarm tone sounds, move closer to the
base unit and try again.
To adjust the day and time, press (_.
To set the remote code, press (_.
To select the number of rings, press (_.
To select the line mode, press (_).
To select the caller's recording time, press (_.
(page 18)
(page 35)
(page 20)
(page 13)
(page 19)
•The base unit display shows numbers or characters related to the adjustment
or settings.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (_.
• If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit the programming
mode.
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Preparing the Answering System
Day and Time
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit,
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2
3
4
5
6
Press (PROGRAM].
,,TheTALK/MUTE indicator flashes.
Press IFLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK].
•"P" is displayed on the base unit.
Press (_.
°"Set time" is announced from the
base unit. If previously adjusted, the
day/time will be heard.
Enter the current time (hour and
minute) using a 4-digit number.
(Ex. To set 9:30, enter "0930".)
•The 2 digits of the entered number is
displayed.
Press (_ to select "AM" or "PM".
Press (_ repeatedly to set the day.
Press (PROGRAM].
•The base unit announces the
day/time. The clock starts working.
•If 6 beeps sounds from the base
unit, the setting is not correct. Start
again from the beginning.
TALK/MUTE
Indicator
{PROGRAM]
(FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (_.
• 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 (_.)
To check the day/time
Press [PROGRAM] "k [FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK] "k (_.
•The base unit announces the current day/time. When finished, press (_.
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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".
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit,
Press (PROGRAM).
,,TheTALK/MUTE indicator flashes.
Press (FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK}.
•"P" is displayed on the base unit.
3Press (_.
•The current setting is displayed on
the base unit.
1: 1 minute
2: 2 minutes
3: 3 minutes
Blank: Greeting only
TALK/M UTE
Indicator
(PROGRAM} ------
4Press (_, (_, (_) or (_ to select the
recording time.
•The setting is displayed on the base
unit.
1: 1 minute
2: 2 minutes
3: 3 minutes
0: Greeting only
Press (PROGRAM).
•A beep sounds from the base unit.
(FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK 1
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (_.
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Preparing the Answering System
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 "AUTO" (for Toll saver*).
Your phone comes from the factory set to "4".
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
Press (PROGRAM).
,,TheTALK/MUTE indicator flashes.
2
3
Press IFLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK}.
•"P" is displayed on the base unit.
Press (_.
•The current setting is displayed on
the base unit.
Press (_, or (_ to (_ to set the
number of rings.
0: Selects "AUTO".
"A" is displayed.
2-7: The unit will answer after the
selected number of rings.
Press (PROGRAM).
•A beep sounds from the base unit.
TALK/MUTE
(PROGRAM)
(FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACKI
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (_.
*Toll saver (When set to "AUTO")
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.
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