Panasonic KX-TG2583CB User manual

R
2.4GHz Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TG2583CB
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information
Call Display Compatible
For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or
visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Before Initial Use
2
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Call Display and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services. After subscribing to Call Display, this phone will
display a caller’s name and phone number. Visual Call Waiting, which
displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on
another call, requires a subscription to both Call Display and Call Waiting.
Accessories (included)
AC Adaptor (p. 10)
one
Telephone Line Cord
(p. 10)
one
Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 72)
one
Belt Clip (p. 74)
one

For Best Performance
3
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:
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.
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.
The battery
is beneath
this cover.

Preparation
Location of Controls ................... 6
Displays ......................... 9
Settings ......................... 10
Connections ...................... 10
Battery Charge ..................... 11
Selecting the Display and Voice Guidance Language .... 13
Selecting the Dialing Mode ................ 14
Selecting the Line Mode ................. 15
Programmable Functions ................. 16
Setting the Auto Talk Feature ............... 17
Selecting the Ringer Volume ............... 18
Preparing the Answering System ............. 19
Greeting Message .................... 19
Programming Summary for the Answering System...... 21
Day and Time Adjustment ................ 22
Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time ........... 24
Selecting the Number of Rings .............. 25
Cordless Telephone
Making Calls ....................... 26
With the Handset .................... 26
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)...... 28
Simultaneous Keypad Dialing ............... 30
Answering Calls ..................... 31
With the Handset .................... 31
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)...... 31
Call Display Service ................... 32
Using the Caller List ................... 34
Viewing the Caller List .................. 34
Calling Back from the Caller List.............. 35
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number ............ 36
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory........ 38
Erasing Caller List Information .............. 39
One-Touch Dialer .................... 41
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button ....... 41
Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button ...... 42
Using the Directory.................... 43
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory ........ 43
Selecting Characters to Enter Names ........... 45
Finding Items in the Directory ............... 47
Contents
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5
Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information
Dialing from the Directory ................ 49
Editing an Item in the Directory .............. 50
Erasing an Item from the Directory ............ 51
Intercom......................... 52
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom ........... 53
Special Features ..................... 54
For Call Waiting Service Users .............. 54
Call Waiting Deluxe Service ............... 55
Automatic Security Code Setting ............. 58
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) .. 58
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ........... 58
FLASH Button ..................... 59
Answering System
Automatic Answering Operation ............. 60
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls .............. 60
Listening to Messages .................. 61
From the Handset .................... 62
Erasing Messages .................... 63
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone ....... 64
Setting the Remote Code................. 65
Voice Menu....................... 66
Direct Remote Operation ................. 68
Remote Operation with the Handset ............ 70
Useful Information
Wall Mounting ...................... 72
Using the Belt Clip .................... 74
Using an Optional Headset ................ 74
Battery Replacement ................... 75
If the Following Appear... ................. 76
Before Requesting Help ................. 78
Adding Another Phone .................. 83
Important Information .................. 84
Safety Instructions .................... 85
Warranty ........................ 87

Location of Controls
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Base unit
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator (p. 11)
Charge Contacts (p. 12)
(CALL!WAIT/FLASH)
Button (p. 54, 56)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
Button (p. 29, 58)
Display (p. 9, 77)
(HOLD/RINGER) Button (p. 18, 29)
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM)
Button (p. 52)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 19, 28, 31, 52)
Antennas (p. 3, 10)
(DIGITAL!SP-PHONE)
(Speakerphone) Button
and Indicator (p. 28, 31)
ERASE/CLEAR

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Preparation
CALLER ID (Call Display)
Indicator (p. 31, 33)
(ERASE/CLEAR)
Button (p. 20, 39, 51, 63)
(GREETING/EDIT)
Button (p. 19, 37)
(ANSWER!ON) Button
(p. 60)
Navigator Key
( , , , )
( p. 20, 29, 34, 48, 61 )
(TONE) Button (p. 58)
(NEW!MESSAGE) Button
(p. 61)
(STOP/EXIT) Button
(p. 19, 34, 48, 60, 61)
Cradle Lock Switch
(p. 72)
ANSWER ON Indicator
(p. 60, 61, 63)
ERASE/CLEAR
Back Side

Location of Controls
8
Handset
TALK
4
FL FLASH
SH
REDIAL
REDIAL
CALLWA
L WAIT
PAUSEPAUSE
PLPLAYBABACK
TONE
TONE
STOP
ANS
S ON
78
9
0
ANS
OFF
OFF
CHCH
FUNCTION EXITFUNCTION EXIT
INT INTERCOM
ERCOM CLEAR
CLEAR
SKIP
KIP
REPE
PEAT
1
2
3
ALL
L MSG
NEW
W MSG
5
6
BACKBACK
FWD EDITEDIT
DIRECTDIRECT
LOUDLOUD
SEARCH
ON
OFF
(INTERCOM/CLEAR)
Button (p. 39, 45, 51, 52)
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK)
Button (p. 54, 56, 70)
Headset Jack (p. 74)
(TALK) Button (p. 26, 31)
(TONE) Button (p. 58)
Charge Contact (p. 12)
Navigator Key ( , ,
,
FWD/EDIT )
( p. 15, 21, 27, 34, 44 )
Display (p. 9, 76)
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
(Channel) Button
(p. 15, 21, 26, 34, 44, 47)
Charge Contact (p. 12)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button
(p. 27, 58)
(DIRECT) Button
(p. 41, 42)
Antenna
BACK

Displays
9
Preparation
Base unit
#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
directory items etc.
If you subscribe to a Call Display service,
caller information will be displayed
(p. 32). The number of new calls will also
be displayed.
Handset
#The display shows the dialed number,
call status, programming options and
directory items etc. If you subscribe to a
Call Display 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).
$The 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 Call Display calls are displayed in the
standby mode (p. 33).
0 new caller
#
$
%
SUN 12:00AM
0 Message
#
$%

Settings
10
Connections
• USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10.
•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 83.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display services,
you cannot access those services.
Hooks
Hooks
AC Adaptor
Telephone Line Cord
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Raise the
antennas.
Fasten the cords to prevent them
from being disconnected. Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(CA11A)

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Preparation
Needs to be recharged.
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.
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.
Display prompt Battery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
(flashing)
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator
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 keep indicating “Recharge battery”and/or “”will continue
to flash.
Recharge battery

Settings
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Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 11 days
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):
Operation Approx. battery life
While in use
(TALK)
Up to 4.5 hours
While not in use (Standby)
near the base unit*
away from the base unit
*Within about 10 feet (3 m)
•Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing
the Call Display 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 “”flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.

13
Preparation
Selecting the Display and Voice Guidance
Language
You can select either “English”or “French”as the display and voice
guidance language using the handset near the base unit.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “English”. If you want to select
“French”, program as follows.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
To select FRENCH
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
4Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Change language”.
5Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
6Press Öor Ñto select “French”.
7Press FWD/EDIT á(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•To select English, press Öor Ñin step 6.
•If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “No
link to base. Place on cradle and try again.”is displayed.
H Save directory
Ringer volume
GF H =Yes
H Program
GF H =Yes
H Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
GF H =Yes
C.WTG options
H Change language
GF H =Yes
Change language
:English
GF H =Save
Changer langue
:Français
Change language
:French
GF H =Save

Settings
14
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.
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
4Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Set dial mode”.
5Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
6Press Öor Ñto select “Pulse”or “Tone”.
7Press FWD/EDIT á(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•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 “No
link to base. Place on cradle and try again.”is displayed.
H Save directory
Ringer volume
GF H =Yes
H Program
GF H =Yes
H Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
GF H =Yes
Set line mode
H Set dial mode
GF H =Yes
Dial mode
:Tone
GF H =Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
Dial mode
:Pulse
GF H =Save

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Preparation
Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Otherwise the Visual Call Waiting Service 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.
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
4Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Set line mode”.
5Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
6Press Öor Ñto select “B”or “A”.
7Press FWD/EDIT á(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•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 “No
link to base. Place on cradle and try again.”is displayed.
H Set line mode
Set dial mode
GF H =Yes
Line mode
:A
GF H =Save
Line mode
:B
H Save directory
Ringer volume
GF H =Yes
H Program
GF H =Yes
H Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
GF H =Yes
Line mode
:B
GF H =Save

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Programmable Functions
H Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
TAD program
C.WTG options
Change language
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.
During programming:
*To select a desired function item, press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the
arrow points to the item. Then press FWD/EDIT áto go to the next step.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•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 cradle and try again.”is displayed.
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
<Function menu>*
To store an item in the directory (p. 44).
To select the ringer volume (p. 18).
Press FWD/EDIT á.
To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(p. 41).
To select the flash time (p. 59).
To select the line mode (p. 15).
To select the dial mode (p. 14).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 17).
To program answering system functions (p. 21).
To select the “C.WTG (Call Waiting) options”
mode (p. 55).
To select the display and voice guidance
language (p. 13).
H Save directory
Ringer volume
Program
<Function menu>*

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Preparation
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing (TALK). 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.
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”.
3Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
4Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Talk switching”.
5Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
6Press Öor Ñto select “On”or “Off”.
7Press FWD/EDIT á(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•In order to view Call Display information before answering a call, leave the Auto
Talk feature OFF.
Auto talk
:On
H Program
GF H =Yes
H Talk switching
TAD program
GF H =Yes
Auto talk
:Off
GF H =Save
Auto talk
:On
GF H =Save

Programmable Functions
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With the base unit
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.
•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.
Selecting the Ringer Volume
You can set the handset and base unit ringer volumes to HIGH, LOW or
OFF. If set to OFF, the handset/base unit will not ring. Your phone comes
from the factory set to HIGH.
With the handset
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Ringer volume”,
and press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
3Press Öor Ñto select the desired volume.
•The selected volume is displayed and
rings.
•To turn the ringer OFF, press and
hold Öuntil 2 beeps sound.
To turn the ringer ON, press Ñor Ö
in step 3.
•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
•You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received.
Press Öor Ñwhile 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.
Save directory
H Ringer volume
GF H =Yes
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
GF
HIGH
LOW
Ringer off
OFF
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
HIGH
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
LOW
Ringer off
OFF

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Preparation
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. 20).
All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory
(p. 20). The total recording time is about 12 minutes.
We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see sample on
next page) in order to leave more time for recording new messages.
To record a greeting message
1Press and hold (GREETING/EDIT) until a long beep is heard.
2Talk 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.
3When finished, press (STOP/EXIT).
•To check the recorded greeting,
press (GREETING/EDIT) briefly.
•To change the message,
start again from step 1.
Greeting record
00-00
Greeting record
00-12
Greeting check
00-12
MIC
To increase the volume, press .
To decrease, press .
(GREETING/EDIT)
(STOP/EXIT)
(ERASE/CLEAR)

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Preparing the Answering System
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:
■ 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.”
■ 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.
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 adjust the speaker volume:
9 levels (0–8) are available while using the
answering system. To increase, press Ñ.
To decrease, press Ö.
Loud
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚High
Ex. Level 8