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)
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(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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