Panasonic KX-TG2553CS User manual

2.4GHz Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG2553CS
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
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PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
Call Display Compatible
For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or
visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Before Initial Use
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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. 11)
one
Telephone Line Cord
(p. 11)
one
Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 50)
one
Belt Clip (p. 49)
one
Call Display, Call Waiting and Voice Mail Service, where available, are
telephone company services.
After subscribing to Call Display, this phone will display the 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.
After subscribing to Voice Mail Service, this phone’s message-waiting
indicator will be displayed when there are messages in the mail box.

For Best Performance
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Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about
6 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:
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
Display ......................... 8
Settings ......................... 11
Connections ...................... 11
Battery Charge ..................... 12
Selecting the Display Language .............. 14
Selecting the Dialing Mode ................ 15
Selecting the Line Mode ................. 16
Programmable Functions ................. 17
Setting the Auto Talk Feature ............... 18
Selecting the Ringer Volume ............... 19
Basic Operation
Making Calls ....................... 20
Answering Calls ..................... 22
Call Display Service ................... 23
Using the Caller List ................... 25
Viewing the Caller List .................. 25
Calling Back from the Caller List.............. 27
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number ............ 28
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory........ 29
Erasing Caller List Information .............. 30
Advanced Operation
One-Touch Dialer .................... 31
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button ....... 31
Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button ...... 32
Using the Directory.................... 33
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory ........ 33
Selecting Characters to Enter Names ........... 35
Finding Items in the Directory ............... 37
Dialing from the Directory ................ 38
Editing an Item in the Directory .............. 39
Erasing an Item from the Directory ............ 40
Contents
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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
Voice Mail Service .................... 41
Storing a Voice Mail Access Number............ 41
Setting the Voice Mail Tone................ 42
Listening to Voice Mail Messages ............. 43
Special Features ..................... 43
Automatic Security Code Setting ............. 43
Handset Locator..................... 43
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) .. 44
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ........... 44
For Call Waiting Service Users .............. 44
Call Waiting Deluxe Service ............... 45
FLASH Button ..................... 48
Useful Information
Using the Belt Clip .................... 49
Using an Optional Headset ................ 49
Wall Mounting ...................... 50
Battery Replacement ................... 52
Adding Another Phone .................. 53
Before Requesting Help ................. 54
Important Information .................. 57
Safety Instructions .................... 58
Warranty .................... Back Cover

Location of Controls
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Handset
TALK
4
FL FLASH
SH
REDIAL
REDIAL
CALL WA
L WAIT
PAUSEPAUSE
VOICE MAILVOICE MAIL
TONE
TONE
78
9
0
CHCH
FUNCTION EXITFUNCTION EXIT
CLEAR CLEAR
1
2
3
5
6
BACKBACK
FWD EDITEDIT
DIRECTDIRECT
LOUDLOUD
SEARCH
ON
OFF
(CLEAR) Button
(p. 21, 30, 40)
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICEÒMAIL)
Button (p. 43, 44, 48)
Headset Jack (p. 49)
(TALK) Button (p. 20, 22)
(TONE) Button (p. 44)
Charge Contact (p. 13)
Display (p. 8)
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
(Channel) Button
(p. 17, 20, 25)
Charge Contact (p. 13)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
Button (p. 20, 21, 44)
(DIRECT) Button
(p. 31, 32)
Antenna
Navigator Key ( , ,
,
FWD/EDIT )
( p. 17, 21, 25, 34, 35 )
BACK

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Preparation
Base unit
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator (p. 12)
Charge Contacts
(p. 13)
Antenna (p. 3, 11)
CALLER ID (Call Display)
Indicator (p. 22, 23, 24) (HANDSETÒLOCATOR)
Button (p. 43)
VOICE MAIL
Indicator (p. 41)
Antenna
(p. 3, 11)
Back Side
Cradle Lock Switch
(p. 50)

Display
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The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
Ringer off
No items stored
The Caller List is empty or there are no stored
items in the directory.
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery
(p. 13).
The display shows the number of new calls and
the battery strength while the handset is on the
base unit.
This display shows the number of new calls
when Öor Ñis pressed while the handset is
off the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press Ö.
To search from the oldest call, press Ñ(p. 25).
To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT á
(Directory key).
The display shows the voice mail message(s)
is/are recorded (p. 42).
When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF
(p. 19), “Ringer off” will flash for about 45
seconds before the handset returns to the
standby mode (p. 13).
Recharge battery
12 new callers
12 new callers
GF H =Directory
Voicemail

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Preparation
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s name and number after the first ring.
During a conversation, the display shows the
length of the call (Example: 1 hour, 6 minutes
and 35 seconds). The battery strength is also
displayed (p. 12).
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
This is a name from the Caller List.
The display shows:
— the caller’s name,
— the caller’s number,
— the time and date of the last call
(Example: Jan. 10, 11:20 AM), and
— the number of times called (Example: 3
times).
This is a name from the directory. The stored
name and phone number are displayed.
The base unit is paging the handset (p. 43).
A second call is received during a conversation
(p. 44).
No link to base.
Place on cradle
and try again.
TINA ROBINSON
1-000-222-3333
Talk
01-06-35
JACK SMITH
1-222-333-4444
11:20A JAN.10 ✕ 3
Ann
1234567890
Paging
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333
----Waiting-----

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Ö, Ñ, BACK Üor FWD/EDIT áwas pressed
with the handset while the handset was on the
base unit. Lift the handset and press the button
again.
While the base unit was not in the standby mode,
Öor Ñwas pressed to search the Caller
List/directory list, FWD/EDIT áwas pressed to
select an option or (CLEAR) was pressed.
When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, and the directory
memory is full (p. 29, 34).
While storing items in the directory, the handset
has lost communication with the base unit.
Move closer to the base unit and try again.
Not available
Save error
Directory full
Display
Please lift up
and try again

Settings
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Preparation
Connections
• USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1.
•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 53.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display and voice
mail services, you cannot access those services.
Hooks
Hooks
AC Adaptor
Telephone Line
Cord
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Raise the
antennas.
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(CA11A)
Fasten the cords to prevent them
from being disconnected.

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Settings
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 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. 13).
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display prompt Battery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
(flashing)
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator

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Preparation
Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 11 days
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge battery”is displayed,
—“ ” 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.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):
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
Recharge battery
*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.
Standby mode (The handset is off the base unit.)
The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the
handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory
items etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery life is conserved in this mode.

Settings
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Selecting the Display Language
You can select either “English”or “French”as the display 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 described below.
Make sure the handset 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.
H Save directory
Ringer volume
GF H =Yes
H Program
GF H =Yes
H Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
GF H =Yes
H Change language
GF H =Yes
Change language
:English
GF H =Save
Changer langue
:Français
Change language
:French
GF H =Save

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Preparation
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 handset 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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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. 44). Your
phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Use the handset near the base
unit.
Make sure the handset 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
Settings

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Preparation
Programmable Functions
H Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
Save mailbox#
Voicemail tone
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
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 handset 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. 34).
To select the ringer volume (p. 19).
Press FWD/EDIT á.
To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(p. 31).
To select the flash time (p. 48).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 41).
To set the voice mail tone (p. 42).
To select the line mode (p. 16).
To select the dial mode (p. 15).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 18).
To set the “C.WTG (Call Waiting) options”
mode (p. 45).
To set the display language (p. 14).
H Save directory
Ringer volume
Program
<Function menu>*

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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 handset 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
C.WTG options
GF H =Yes
Auto talk
:Off
GF H =Save
Auto talk
:On
GF H =Save
Programmable Functions

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Preparation
Selecting the Ringer Volume
You can set the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the
unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.
1Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow points to “Ringer volume”.
3Press FWD/EDIT á(Yes key).
4Press 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.
•When set to OFF, “Ringer off”will
flash for about 45 seconds before the
handset returns to the standby mode.
Save directory
H Ringer volume
GF H =Yes
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
GF
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
GF
HIGH
LOW
Ringer off
OFF
ÖÑ
ÖÑ
To turn the ringer ON, press Ñor Ö
in step 4.
•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 you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the
factory setting (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.

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1Press (TALK).
2Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed.
•After a few seconds, the display will show the
length of the call and the battery strength.
3To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit.
•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.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to
the base unit.
To redial the last number dialed
Press (TALK) and press (REDIAL/PAUSE).
Talk
1112222
Talk
00-00-00
Talk
Off
00-01-08
(TALK)
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (CLEAR)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
,
Making Calls
To have a hands-free phone conversation, connect the optional headset
to the handset (p. 49).