Panasonic KX-TG2563S User manual

KX-TG2563B
[ Caller ID Compatible 1
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
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for customers in the USA or Puerlo Rico

Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 63 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Caller ID and Cal! Waiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services. After subscribingto Caller ID, this phone willdisplay a
caller's name and phone number. Cal! Waiting Caller ID, which displays a
second caller's name and phone number while the user is on another
call, requires a subscriptionto both Caller ID and Call Waiting.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Serial No.
(foundon the bottom of the unit) Date of purchase
Name and address of dealer
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
[] AC Adaptor (p. 12)
Order No. PQLV10Z
one
[] Telephone Line Cord
(p. 12)
one
[] Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 54)
Order No.
PQKL10038Z3
(Black, Blue, Silver)
PQKL10038Z1 (White)
one
[] Belt Clip (p. 56)
Order No.
PQKE10127Z1
(Black, Blue, Silver)
PQKE10127Z2 (White)
one

For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about
6 hours before initial use (p. 13).
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 aHIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.
Note:
While using the handset:
,,It 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, no=se 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 ............................................ 9
Settings ............................................ 12
Connections ....................................... 12
Battery Charge ..................................... 13
Selecting the Dialing Mode ............................ 15
Selecting the Line Mode .............................. 16
Programmable Functions ............................. 17
Setting the Auto Talk Feature .......................... 18
Selecting the Ringer Volume ........................... 19
Making Calls ........................................ 20
With the Handset ................................... 20
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) .......... 22
Simultaneous Keypad Dialing .......................... 24
Answering Calls ..................................... 25
With the Handset ................................... 25
With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphene) .......... 25
Caller ID Service ..................................... 26
Using the Caller List .................................. 28
Viewing the Caller List ................................ 28
Calling Back from the Caller List ........................ 30
Editing the Caller's Phone Number ...................... 31
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory .............. 32
Erasing Caller List Information ......................... 33
One-Touch Dialer .................................... 34
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button ............ 34
Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button ........... 35
Speed Dialer ........................................ 36
Storing Phone Numbers in Memory ...................... 36
Dialing a Stored Number .............................. 37

Using the Directory .................................. 38
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory .............. 38
Selecting Characters to Enter Names .................... 40
Finding Items in the Directory .......................... 42
Dialing from the Directory ............................. 43
Editing an item in the Directory ........................ 44
Erasing an Item from the Directory ...................... 45
Voice Mail Service ................................... 46
Storing a Voice Mail Access Number .................... 46
Setting the Voice Mail Tone ........................... 47
Listening to Voice Mail Messages ....................... 48
Intercom ........................................... 49
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom ................... 50
Special Features ..................................... 51
Automatic Security Code Setting ........................ 51
For Call Waiting Service Users ......................... 52
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) ....... 52
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ................... 52
FLASH Button ...................................... 53
Wall Mounting ....................................... 54
Using the Belt Clip ................................... ,56
Using an Optional Headset ............................ 56
Battery Replacement ................................. 57
Adding Another Phone ............................... 58
Before Requesting Help ............................... 59
Important Safety Instructions .......................... 63
FCC and Other Information ............................ 65

Location of Controls
Base unit
_tennas (p. 3, 12)--
Charge Contacts
CALLER ID
Indicator (p. 25,
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator (p. 13)
ICALL WAIT/FLASHI
Button (p. 52, 53)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 22, 49)
[DIGITAL SP-PHONEJ
(Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator (p. 22)
REDIAL/PAUSE]
Button (p. 23, 52)
[HOLD/RINGERJ
Button (p. 19, 23)
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VOICE MAIL
Indicator (p. 46)
[VOICE MAIL]
Button (p. 46, 48)
Back Side 1
Cradle Lock Switch
(p. 54)
[.LOCATOR/INTERCOM]
Button (p. 49)
Button (p. 52)
[AUTO/PROGRAM
Button (p. 36)
LOUD (_,(_
Key (p, 23)
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Location of Controls
Handset
Headset Jack (p. 56) -
Button (p. 20, 25)
[FUNCTION/EXIT/CH_J
(Channel) Button
(p, 17, 20,
,(p. 9)
Button
(p. 34, 35)
ator Key
(p. 17, 21, 28, 39, 40)
;OM/CLEARJ
Button (p. 21,33, 49)
Button (p. 52) /
Charge Contact (p. 14)_
(FLASH/CALL WAIT/VOICE MAIL)
Button (p. 46, 48, 52, 53)
i" - -Charge Contact (p. 14)
Button (p. 20, 21, 52)

Display
The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
No items stored
Recharge battery
12 new calls
(liB]
12 new calls
¥& _-Director
Voicemail
CRinger off _
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. 14).
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 [_ or 1][} is pressed while the handset is
off the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press (_.
To search from the oldest call, press (_ (p. 28).
To go to the directory list, press FWD/EDIT [_
(Directorykey).
The display shows the voice mail message(s)
is/are recorded (p. 46).
When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF
(p. 19), "Ringe_ off" will flash for about 45
seconds before the handset returns to the
standby mode (p. 14).
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller's name and number after the first ring.
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Display
Talk
01-06 35 11||]
No link to base.
Place on cradle
and try again.
JACK SMITH
I1-222- 33-4444 I
[II:20A JAN.10 X3J
Ann
[1234567890 1
Paging
Press INTERCOM
Intercom
00-00-07 (|1|]
Intercom hold
i00-01-12 {Hi|]
During aconversation, the display shows the
length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35
seconds). The battery strength is also displayed
(p. 13).
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
(ex. Jan. 10, 11:20 AM), and
-- the number of times called (ex. 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. 49).
The handset and the base unit are in the
intercom mode (p. 49).
An outside call has been put on hold by the
handset user in the intercom mode. To release
the hold, press [_D or [DIGITALSP-PHONE[
(p. 5o).
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NANCY BRO_TN
1-000-222-3333
....Waiting .....
Please lift up
and try again
Not available
Directory full
Save error
A second call is received during a conversation
(p. 52).
[_, (_, BACK [_ or FWD/EDIT [] was 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,
or (_ was pressed to search the Caller
List/directory list, FWDIEDIT [] was pressed to
select an option or [INTERCOM/CLEAR] was
pressed.
When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory
memory is full (p. 32, 39).
While storing items in the directory, the handset
has lost communication with the base unit.
Move closer to the base unit and try again.
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Settings
Connections
Fasten the cords to prevent them
from being disconnected.
Hooks
i E21f
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
Telephone Line
Cord
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
,,USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLVIO (Order No. PQLV10Z).
•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 58.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID and voice
mail 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 USE/CHARGE.._ [_/_
Indicator _-__
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. 14).
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display prompt
{111]
(II]
( l]
_._( I ] (flashing)
Battery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged.

Settings
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
--"Recharge battery" iS displayed on
the handset,
--"{ II]" flashes on the display, or
Recharge battery]
:,{'<<I
--the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
olf you DO NOT recharge the handset battery Ior more than 15 minutes, the
display will keep indicating "Recharge battery" and/or "{ II ]" will continue
to flash.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 13):
Operation
While in_se -n_r th_ base unit" -
(TALK) Iaway from the base unit
While not in use (Standby)
Approx. battery life
Up to 45 hours
Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 11 days
*Within about 10 feet (3 m)
•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 amonth. 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 "{ l]" 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,
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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". tf 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.
1 PreSs[FUNCTIONIExlTICHj" i_ avedirect°ryRingervolume
_:Yes
Press [] or [_ repeatedly until the arrow _Prog_-ampoints to "Program".
YA _:Yes
3 Press FWD/FDIT[_ (Yes key). [bSave DIRECT#
| Set flash time
i
[TA _:Yes
4 Press [] or [][] repeatedly until the arrow [Set line modepointsto"Set dial mode". _Set dial mode
[TA l'=Yes
PressFWDIEDIT _ (Yes key). IDial mode Tone
YA l_:Save
6Press [] or _ to select "pulse" or [ Dial mode
"Tone". :Pulse
YA P:Save
Dial mode :Pulse
Press FWD/F:DIT [_] (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
.,To return to the standby mode, press
LFUNCTION/EXlT/CHJ.
,,You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing IFUNCTION/EXlT/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." isdisplayed.

m_ Settings
Selecting the Line Mode
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. 52).
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.
1
2
3
Press [FUNCTION/EXIT/CH].
Press [_ or [_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press FWD/EDIT (_ (Yes key).
,Save directory I
Ringer volume
YA _:Yes
_Program _=Yesl
TA
_Save DIRECT# [
Set flash time
YA _:Yes
_Set line mode 1
Set dial mode
YA _:Yes]
T_ine mode :A
_:Save I
y_ine mode :B
_:Save I
Line mode :B
4
5
Press [_[] or [_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Set line mode".
Press FWD/EDIT _(Yes key).
,6
7
Press [_[] or [_[] to select %" or "A".
Press FWD/EDIT [_ (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
°To return to the standby mode, press
[FUNCTION/EXlT/GH].
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing []_UNCTION/EXIT/CH].
•If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and "No
link to base. Place on cracile and try agatn ." is displayed
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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 (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH].
!
<Function menu>*
[_Save directory ]To store an item in the directory (p. 39).
Ringer volume .J To select the ringer volume (p. 19).
[Program j
_ Press FWD/EDIT (_.
<Function menu>*
_Save DIRECT#
Set flash time
Save mailbox# ....
Voicemail tone
Set line mode .....
Set dial mode ....
Talk switching
....To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(p. 34).
....To select the flash time (p. 53).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 46).
....To set the voice mail tone (p. 47).
• To select the line mode (p. 16).
To select the dial mode (p. 15).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 18).
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 timeby pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/GH].
,.,Ifyou 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. Pla{'e on cradle and try again."isdisplayed.

Programmable Functions
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 [_[]. 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,
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press [FUNCTION/EXlT/CHJ.
Press (_] or _repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program _'.
Press FWD/EDIT (_ (Yes key).
Press (_ or (_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Talk switching".
Press FWD/EDIT (_ (Yes key).
Press [_ or [][] to select "on" or "off".
Press FWD/EDIT {_ (Save key).
oA beep sounds.
,,To return to the standby mode, press
[FUNCTION/EXlT/CH].
I_Program _=Yes]
VA
[_Talk ]
switching
LYA _:Yes
Auto talk :off
V& _:Save
Auto talk ]
,, ,;,sO vo
Auto talk :On ]
,,You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing _FUNCTION/EXlT/CH].
,,In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the Auto Talk
feature OFF.
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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.
Handset ringer volume
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
1
2
Press LFUNCTION/EXITICHJ.
Press (_ or _ repeatedly until the
arrow points to "Ringer volume",
and press FWD/EDIT [_ (Yes key).
Press (_ or [_ 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 _ or (_
in step 3.
*The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
•You can also select the ringer volume while a
Save directory
,Ringer volume
¥& ,:Yes
HiGH
Ringer
Low ||ii|| High
VA
LOW Ringer
Low Il
TA
OFF[ Ringer off
call is being received. Press (_ 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.
Base unit ringer volume
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 ringer volume will change and
the selected volume will ring.
•To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold
(HOLD/RINGER) until 2 beeps sound.
,,To turn the ringer ON,
press (HOLD/RINGER].
The ringer will sound at the HIGH level. IHOLD/RINGERJ

Making Calls
With the Handset
[FUNCTION/EXIT/CH [INTERCOM/CLEAR]
Press [_).
Talk
Talk
1112222
Talk
00-00-00 {III
off
00-O1-08 {III
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.
To hang up, press _ 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 c_adle and tzy 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 on the handset
Press _ and press [REDIAL/PAUSE].
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