Panasonic KX- TG2583B User manual

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for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 80 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a
caller’s name and phone number Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a
second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another
call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting
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For your future reference
Serial No
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Date of purchase
Name and address of dealer
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call l-800-332-5368
0 AC Adaptor (p 10)
Order No PQLVIOZ
•i Wall Mounting Adaptor (p 68)
Order No
PQKL10038Z3 (Black, Silver)
PQKL10038Zl (White)
one one
0 Telephone Line Cord
(P 10)
Cl Belt Clip (p 70)
Order No
PQKE1012721 (Black, Silver)
PQKE10127Z2 (White)
one one
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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset Charge the battery for about 6
hours before initial use (p 11)
Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using
wireless radio waves For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, the recommended base unit location is
Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV, personal computer or
another cordless phone
In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
Note:
While using the handset
*If you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from
the receiver Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit
*If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another
cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard Move away from the other
cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit
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Contents
Location of Controls
Displays
Settings
Connections
Battery Charge
Selecting the Dialing Mode
Selecting the Line Mode
Programmable Functions
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
Selecting the Ringer Volume
Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message
Programming Summary for the Answering System
Day and Time Adjustment
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time
Selecting the Number of Rings
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Making Calls
With the Handset
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)
Simultaneous Keypad Dialing
Answering Calls
With the Handset
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)
Caller ID Service
Using the Caller List
Viewing the Caller List
Calling Back from the Caller List
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory
Erasing Caller List Information
One-Touch Dialer
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button
Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button
Using the Directory
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory
Selecting Characters to Enter Names
Finding Items in the Directory
Dialing from the Directory
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Editing an Item in the Directory
Erasing an Item from the Directory
Intercom
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom
Special Features
Automatic Security Code Setting
For Call Waiting Service Users
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)
Temporary Tone Dialing
fFor Rotarv or Pulse Service Users)
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Wall Mounting
Using the Belt Clip
Using an Optional Headset
Battery Replacement
If the Following Appear...
Before Requesting Help
Adding Another Phone
Important Safety Instructions
FCC and Other Information
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FLASH Butt&
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls
Listening to Messages
From the Handset
Erasing Messages
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Setting the Remote Code
Voice Menu
Direct Remote Operation
Remote Operation with the Handset

Location of Controls
Base unit
Antennas (p 3, 10)
Button (p 52)
IN USEKHARG
(REDIAUPALBE) Button
Button (p 54, 55) : (HOLD/RINGER] Button (p 18,29)
blC (Microphone) (p 19, 28, 31, 52)

[NEW MESSAGE) Button
(P 57)
CALLER ID indicator
(P 31, 33)
ANSWER ON Indicator
(p 56, 57, 59)
(ANSWER ON) Button
(P56)
Ii?&@ Button (p 55)
(GREETING/EDIT) Buttoti
(P 19,37)
(STOP/EXIT) Button
(p 19, 34, 48, 56, 57)
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Button ( :p 20, 39, 5
Navigator Key
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(p 20, 29, 34, 48, 57)
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I) Location of Controls
Handset
Display (p 9, 72)
Headset Jack (p 70). . ,
(DIRECT) Button
(P 41,42)
(m] Button (p 26, 31)
(INTERCOM/CLEAR]
Button (p 39, 45, 51, 52)
’ Navigator Key
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(P
15, 21, 27, 34, 44)
Charge Contact (p 12)
(Channel) Button
(p 15, 21, 26,34,44,47)
(m] Button (p 55)
Charge Contact (p 12)
[FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK)
[REDIAUPAUSE) Button
(P27, 54)
Button (p 54, 55, 66)
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Displays
Handset
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aThe display shows the dialed number,
call status, programming options and
directory items etc If you subscribe to a
Caller ID service, caller information will
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be displayed (p 32) The number of new
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calls will also be displayed
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@JThe directory icon displays when storing or viewing the directory items
(P 44, 47)
@The battery icon indicates the battery strength (p 11)
Standby mode:
While the handset is off the base unit, the display becomes blank after
you finish using the handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller
List or directory list etc ) The handset can receive calls The battery life is
conserved in this state While the handset is on the base unit, the battery
icon and the number of new Caller ID calls are displayed in the standby
mode (p 33)
Base unit
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@The day and time and the number of
incoming messages are displayed while
the unit is not in use (Standby mode)
The display shows the dialed number,
call status, programming options and
Idirectory items etc
If you subscribe to a Caller ID service,
caller information will be displayed
(p 32) The number of new calls will also
be displayed
@The directory icon displays when viewing the directory items (p 48)
@The clock icon flashes with the day and time if the clock needs
adjusting (p 22)
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Settings
Connections
from being disconnected Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJI 1C)
Terone Line CordD Q
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
*USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLVlO (Order No PQLVl OZ)
*The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times (It is normal for the adaptor
to feel warm during use )
*To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 79
*If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you
cannot access those services
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Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit
and charge for about 6 hours before
initial use
*The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and
a beep sounds
IN US
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Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the handset display while the
handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call
etc ), or after viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc
The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset,
then the display will return to the standby mode (p 9)
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below
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‘,I 11: (flashing) Needs to be recharged
Recharge
Recharge the battery when
-“Recharge battery" is displayed on
the handset,
-“( I I” flashes on the display, or
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-the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use
*If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the
display will keep indicating “Recharge battery" and/or “I
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to flash
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I) Settings
battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p 11)
While in use
(TALK) near the base unit* Up to 4 5 hours
away from the base unit Up to 3 5 hours
While not in use (Standby) I Uptoll days 1
*Within about 10 feet (3 m)
l Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing
the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature
*Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth
once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or
high humidity. 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 “E I I ” flashes This will
maximize the battery life
l The battery cannot be overcharged
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Selecting the 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 in the standby mode initially.
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Press (FUNCTI~N/EXIT/CH)
Press @ or &J repeatedly until the arrow
points to L(ProgramV
Press FWD/EDIT @ (Yes key)
Press @ or &I repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Set dial mode"
Press FWD/EDIT @ (Yes key)
Press @ or Q to select “Pulse" or
“Tone"
Press FWD/EDIT @ (Save key)
*A beet, sounds
*To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTI~N/EXIT/~H)
l YOU can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTIONIEXITICH
*If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and ‘hro
link to base Place on cradle and try again “isdisplayed

r) Settings
SelectingtheLineMode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”
Otherwise the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature may not be used (p 54)
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”
Use the handset near the base unit.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
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Press (FUNCT~ON/EXIT/CH)
Press fTJ or @ repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program"
Press FWD/EDIT @ (Yes key)
Press @ or &I repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Set line mode"
Press FWD/EDIT @ (Yes key)
Press Q or Q to select “B" or "A"
Press FWD/EDIT @ (Save key)
*A beep sounds
*To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTI~N/EX~T/C~~)
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)Set line mode
Set dial mode
TA b=Yes
Line mode
:B
VA F=Save
Line mode
:B
*YOU can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
*If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and ‘hro
link to base Place on cradle and try again “isdisplayed
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Programmable Functions
You can program the following function items using the handset near
the base unit The display shows the programming instructions See the
corresponding pages for function details
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
Press (FUNCTI~N/EXIT/CH]
<Function menu>*
To store an item in the directory (p 44)
Ringer volume To select the ringer volume (p 17)
<Function menu>*
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)Save DIRECT# To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(P 41)
Set flash time To select the flash time (p 55)
Set line mode To select the line mode (p 14)
Set dial mode To select the dial mode (p 13)
Talk switching To set the auto talk feature (p 16)
TAD program
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To program answering system functions (p 21)
During programming:
*To select a desired function item, press @ or @ repeatedly until the
arrow points to the item Then press FWD/EDIT (@ to go to the next step
*YOU can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTIONIEXITICH
*If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby
mode
*If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “ NO
link to base Place on cradie and try again “isdisplayed
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e Programmable Functions
SettingtheAutoTalkFeature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing (ml If you want to use this feature, turn
the feature ON by programming Your phone comes from the factory set
to OFF
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
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Press (FuNCTI~N/EX~T/CH]
Press Q or @ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program"
Press FWD/EDIT @ (Yes key)
Press Q or @J repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Talk switching"
Press FWD/EDIT (@ (Yes key)
Press Q or Q to select “On" or “off”
Press FWD/EDIT (@ (Save key)
*A beep sounds
*To return to the standby mode, press
( FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
FProgram
b=Yes
Auto talk
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*YOU can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTIONIEXITICH]
*In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the Auto Talk
feature OFF
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SelectingtheRingerVolume
With the handset
You can set the handset ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF If set to
OFF, the handset will not ring Your phone comes from the factory set to
HIGH
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
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Press (FUNCTI~NIEXITICH~
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Press @ or @ repeatedly until the
arrow points to "Ringer volume"
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Press FWD/EDIT @ (Yes key)
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Press Q or &I to select the
desired volume
*The selected volume is displayed and
rings
*To turn the ringer OFF, press and
hold @ until 2 beeps sound
To turn the ringer ON, press @I or @
in step 4
*The ringer will sound at the LOW level
Low 111111 High
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OFF
Ringer off
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*You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received Press 0 or
@ while the unit is ringing
*When set to OFF, “Ringer off" will flash for about 45 seconds before the
handset returns to the standby mode
*When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the
factory set (HIGH) Reprogram if necessary
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I) Programmable Functions
With the base unit
You can set the base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF If set to
OFF, the base unit will not ring Your phone comes from the factory set to
HIGH
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially (You can also select
the ringer volume while a call is being received )
To select HIGH or LOW, press
(HOLD/RINGER)
*Each time you press the button, the selected
ringer volume will be displayed and ring
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To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold
(HOLD/RINGER) until 2 beeps sound
*"Ringer off" will be displayed
To turn the ringer ON, press
(HOLD/RINGER]
*The ringer will sound at the HIGH level
OFF 1Ringer off 1
(HOLD/RINGER]

Preparing the Answering System w
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 slaved when a call is received (II 201
irrg, incoming, etc ) are stored in
cording time is about 15 minu
To record a greeting message
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Press and hold (GREETING/EDIT] until a
long beep is heard
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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
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When finished, press (STOP/EXIT]
*To check the recorded greeting,
press (GREETING/EDIT] briefly
*To change the message,
start again from step 1
To decrease, press

I) Preparing the Answering System
To adjust the speaker volume:
9 levels (O-8) are available while using the
answering system To increase, press &J
To decrease, press @
Ex Level 8
Greeting message sample
“Hello, this is (your name and/or number) Sorry I cannot take your
call Please leave a message after the beep Thank you ”
To erase the recorded greeting message
Press (GREETING/EDIT) briefly + press (ERASE/CLEAR) while the
message is being played
*The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a greeting message (p 19), 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/EDIT) briefly
*A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows
n When the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “3 minutes”
“Hello, we are not available now Please leave your name and phone number
after the beep We will return your call ”
n When the recording time is set to “Greeting only”
“Hello, we are not available now Please call again Thank you for your call ”
Messages are stored on a “flash memory” IC chip and will not be
affected by power failures All messages are saved until you erase
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