Panasonic KX-TG2700 User manual

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
2.4GHz Expandable Cordless Phone System
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TG2700S
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
Caller ID Compatible

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Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page
76 before use. Read and understand all instructions.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
AC Adaptor (p. 11)
Order No. PQLV10Z
one
Telephone Line Cord
(p. 11)
Order No. PQJA10075Z
one
Battery (p. 12, 66)
Order No. PQPP511SVC
(P-P511)
one
Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 62)
Order No. PQKL10044Z1
one
Belt Clip (p. 65)
Order No.
PQKE10340Z1
one
Handset Cover
(p. 12, 66)
Order No. PQKK10126Z1
one
To use more than one handset, please purchase the optional handset
KX-TGA270S, KX-TGA271V, KX-TGA271W and KX-TGA272S. To order,
contact your dealer or call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate a dealer.
Caller ID and Call Waiting Service and Voice Mail 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 the phone line with the first
caller, requires a subscription to both Caller ID with Name and Call Waiting Service.
After subscribing to Voice Mail Service, this phone’s VM indicator will flash when
there are new messages left in the voice mail box at phone company.
Energy Star:
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Panasonic
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S.
registered mark.

Raise
the antennas.
another cordless phone.
For Best Performance
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For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about 15
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 or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to
the base unit.
•If you use the handset 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.

Contents
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Preparation
Location of Controls ............ 6
Display................................... 10
Installation ............................ 11
Connections ......................... 11
Installing the Battery in the
Handset .................................... 12
Battery Charge ..................... 12
Programmable Settings ....... 14
Programming Guidelines...... 14
Function Menu Table ........... 15
Dialing Mode ........................ 16
Line Mode............................. 17
Auto Talk Feature................. 18
Ringer Volume...................... 19
LCD Contrast........................ 20
Registration for Additional
Handsets ............................... 21
Basic Operation
Making Calls ..........................22
Handset .................................22
Base Unit (Digital Duplex
Speakerphone)......................26
Answering Calls ....................28
Handset .................................28
Base Unit...............................28
Caller ID Service ....................29
Using the Caller List..............30
Viewing the Caller List...........30
Calling Back from the
Caller List ..............................31
Editing the Caller’s Phone
Number..................................32
The Caller ID Number Auto
Edit Feature...........................33
Storing Caller List Information
in the Directory ......................34
Erasing Caller List
Information.............................35
Advanced Operation
Speed Dialer...........................36
Storing Phone Numbers ........36
Dialing a Stored Number.......36
Directory.................................37
Storing Names and
Numbers ...............................37
Dialing from the Directory......39
Editing....................................40
Erasing ..................................41
Sending the Directory
(When the System Has
Additional Handsets) .............42
Intercom .................................44
Making Intercom Calls...........44
Answering Intercom Calls......46
Transferring a Call.................47
Conference.............................49
Call Share..............................50
Room Monitor Feature ..........51
2-Way Radio Communication
(When the System Has
Additional Handsets) ...............53

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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Voice Mail Service .................55
Storing a Voice Mail Access
Number..................................55
Setting the Voice Mail (VM)
Tone Detection ......................56
Listening to Voice Mail
Messages ..............................57
Special Features....................58
Muting Your Conversation.....58
For Call Waiting Service
Users .....................................58
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service
Users) ...................................58
How to Use the PAUSE
Button (For PBX Line/
Long Distance Calls) .............59
FLASH Button .......................59
Ringer Tone...........................60
Incoming Call Tone ...............61
Useful Information
Wall Mounting........................62
Adding Another Phone .........64
Belt Clip..................................65
Optional Headset...................65
Battery Replacement.............66
Canceling Registration/
Re-registration .......................67
Canceling the Handset
Registration ...........................67
Re-registering the Handset ...68
If the Following Appear.........69
Troubleshooting ....................72
Important Safety
Instructions .............................76
FCC and Other Information ..78
Specifications ........................80
Index .......................................81

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Location of Controls
Base unit
HOLD
MIC
CHARGE
0
REDIAL
/
PAUSE
MUTE
TONE
FLASH /
CALL WAIT
1
3
2
456
8
7
9
LOCATOR / INTERCOM
TRANSFER
PRIVACY
ADJUST
LOUD/
IN USE
AUTO
RINGER
PROGRAM
DIGI TAL SP-PHONE
CONF
KX-TG2700
VM
SPRE
READS
D SPECTR
TRUM
MIC (Microphone) (p. 26, 45)
CHARGE Indicator (p. 12)
(PROGRAM) Button (p. 36)
(RINGER/AUTO) Button
(p. 20, 36)
(DIGITALÒSP-PHONE) (Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator (p. 26, 28, 45)
(MUTE) Button and Indicator
(p. 21, 52, 58)
(FLASH/CALLÒWAIT) Button
(p. 58, 59)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button
(p. 27, 59)
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFER)
Button and Indicator (p. 45, 48, 52)
(PRIVACY) Button
and Indicator (p. 50)
(HOLD) Button (p. 27)
(CONF) (Conference) Button (p. 49)

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
ERASE
STOP
DIGITAL SPREAD SPECTRUM
NEWMESSAGE/SLOWTALK
MAILBOX
MEMO
GREETING
123
MIC
CHARGE
HOLD
REDIAL
/
PAUSE
MUTE
TONE
FLASH /
CALL WAIT
LOCATOR / INTERCOM
TRANSFER
0
1
3
2
456
8
7
9
PRIVACY
ADJUST
LOUD/
PROGRAM
IN USE
AUTO
RINGER
DIGITAL SP-PHONE
KX-TG2700
CONF
VM
SPRE
READS
D SPECTRUM
Antenna (p. 3, 11)
Navigator Key ( , , , )
(p. 26, 27, 60)
Speaker (p. 27)
(TONE) Button (p. 58)
Antenna
(p. 3, 11)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)
IN USE Indicator (p. 26, 27, 28)
(VM) (Voice mail) Button
and Indicator (p. 55, 57)
How to use the Navigator key:
This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.
•Pressing the up and down arrows allows you to adjust
the speaker volume and the ringer volume.
•Pressing the right and left arrows allows you to select
the ringer tone.
Throughout these Operating Instructions, the Navigator key is indicated by
the arrows Ö, Ñ, Üor á.
ADJUST
LOUD/

Location of Controls
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Handset
How to use the Navigator key
This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.
•Pressing the up and down arrows allows you to scroll
through a list of settings, the Caller List and your personal
directory. The up and down arrows are also used to adjust
the ringer volume and the receiver/speaker volume.
•Pressing the right and left arrows allows you to enter the
directory list, and to move the cursor when entering
directory items.
•The right arrow is also used to select your menu choices.
Throughout these Operating Instructions, the Navigator key is indicated by
the arrows Ö, Ñ, Üor á.
INTERCOM
TRANSFER
CLEAR
SP-PHONE
FUNCTION
REDIAL
CALL WAIT
2
1
3
4
5
6
78
TONE
0
9
TALK
OFF
HOLD
FLASH
CONF
PAUSE
Headset Jack (p. 65)
(TONE) Button (p. 58)
(TALK)
Button (p. 22, 28, 46)
(Speakerphone)
Button (p. 23, 28, 46)
Button (p. 14, 16, 49)
CONF (Conference)/FUNCTION
Microphone (p. 23, 28, 44)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)
Antenna
Display (p. 10)
(OFF) Button
(p. 14, 22, 30, 39)
(HOLD/CLEAR)
(INTERCOM/TRANSFER)
Button (p. 25, 35, 41, 44, 47)
(PAUSE/REDIAL)
Button (p. 24, 25, 59)
Soft Keys
(p. 9, 14, 32, 50, 58)
Receiver (p. 23)
Navigator Key
( , , , )
(p. 14, 23, 24, 30, 39)
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT) Button (p. 58, 59)
Back side
Speaker
(p. 23, 44, 52)

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
How to use the handset soft keys:
Ex. 1
Three soft keys are used to select functions
displayed directly above the keys. Functions
displayed above the keys will change
depending on the state of usage.
For example, on the left display, “ ” is
displayed above the right soft key.
To operate “ ”, press the right soft key.
• When a function does not appear above a soft
key, the soft key will not work.
SAVE
SAVE
SP PRIVACY
[
1
]
Ringer tone
:1
GF
SAVE
Ex. 2
SP PRIVACY
[
1
]
Talk
00-00-40
00
I
=Booster
00
I
=Booster
IN USE
PRIVACY MUTE
To operate “ ”, press the right soft key.
To operate “ ”, press the left soft key.
PRIVACY
MUTE

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%“ ” (directory icon) is displayed when storing, viewing, sending or
receiving the directory items (p. 37).
&“PRIVACY” indicates the Call Privacy mode is on (p. 50). The base unit
and other handsets cannot join your conversation.
'The battery icon indicates the battery strength (p. 12).
(The extension number of the handset is displayed if the handset has
been registered to the base unit (p. 21, 68).
)The display shows the dialed number, call status, programming options
and directory items etc. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, caller
information will be displayed. “Received calls” will be displayed
when new calls have been received.
*The prompts on the bottom line will show corresponding functions of the
three soft keys which are located directly below the display (p. 9).
Ex. The soft key below “ ” will function as key.
+“ ” (extension icon) is displayed with the extension numbers during an
intercom (p. 44) or a conference call (p. 49), or while using the Room
Monitor feature (p. 52) or the 2-Way Radio mode (p. 54).
Backlit LCD display
The lighted handset display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a
handset button to start operations, lifting the handset or pressing a button
to complete operations such as hanging up a call, viewing the Caller
List/Directory or programming.
SAVESAVE
The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These
display prompts are shown below.
Display
Off (invisible) The line is free.
On The line is being used.
Flashing A call is on hold within this system (handset or base unit).
Flashing quickly A call is being received.
SP PRIVACY
[
1
]
Received calls
G
01
IN USE
PRIVACY SAVE
#“ ”(IN USE icon) functions as follows.
)
+
*
# $% & ' (
IN USE
$“SP” shows when you are using the handset speakerphone during an
intercom call or a conference call or while in the 2-Way Radio mode.
When you monitor a room from the speaker, “SP” will also be displayed.

Installation
11
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Connections
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10 (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 64.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID and voice
mail services, you cannot access those services.
Hook
Telephone Line Cord
AC Adaptor
Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent it from being
disconnected.
Raise the antennas.

Installation
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Installing the Battery in the Handset
Insert the battery into the handset as shown, matching the correct polarity
(#). Press the battery down until it places into the compartment ($).
When finished, close the cover.
1
2
Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the handset display.
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display prompt Battery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged.
Discharged
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for
about 15 hours before initial use.
•The CHARGE indicator lights, a beep sounds and
“Charging”will be displayed.
CHARGE Indicator

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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 continually indicate “Recharge battery”and/or “”will flash when the
handset is lifted off the base unit.
• If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 15HRS”
and “”when you place the handset on the base unit. The handset will not
work. Keep charging.
SP PRIVACY
[
1
]
Recharge battery
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):
When using the 2-Way Radio mode (p. 53) with the battery fully charged:
•The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions 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.
Operation Operating time
While in use (TALK)
While not in use (Standby)
While using the Reception Booster feature (p. 24)
Up to 4.5 hours
Up to 11 days
Up to 3.5 hours
Operation Operating time
While in use (TALK)
While not in use (Standby)
Up to 4.5 hours
Up to 12 hours

Programmable Settings
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Programming Guidelines
This unit has programmable functions. Most of them are selected from the
function menu on the display (p. 15).
How to select a function item from the menu
Make sure the handset is not being used.
1. Press (CONF/FUNCTION).
• The main menu is displayed (p. 15).
2. You can scroll through the menu by pressing
Öor Ñ. Scroll to the desired item by
pressing Öor Ñ.
3. Press áto select the item.
4. If the item has a sub-menu I, it will be
displayed. Select the sub-menu item by
pressing Öor Ñ, and press á.
If the sub-menu Iitem has the sub-menu II,
it will be displayed. Select the sub-menu II item in the same way.
5. You can then select the desired setting by
pressing Öor Ñ.
6. To save the setting, press the right soft key
().
• When programming is complete, a confirmation tone sounds. The display will
return to the main menu or the sub-menu
I or the sub-menu II (if the function
item is in the sub-menu
I or in the sub-menu II ). You can continue programming
other items. To exit the menu, press (OFF).
Useful information:
•“---------------”indicates the beginning or end of the function menu.
•
You can go back to the previous display by pressing Üexcept when entering characters
or numbers. To return to the main menu from the sub-menu
I or sub-menu II , press Ü.
SAVE
The right soft key works as
the key when
“”displays above it.
SAVE
SAVE
Navigator key has four active
areas that are indicated by
arrows. The key is indicated
by the arrows Ñ, Ö, Üor
áin the Operating
Instructions.
Save directory
H
Ringer setting
Copy directory
Ringer volume
H
Ringer tone
Incoming call
Ringer tone
:1
GF
SAVE
---------------
H
Save directory
Ringer setting
SAVE
(OFF)
(CONF/FUNCTION)
Ex. Ringer tone setting

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the handset will exit the
programming mode.
•If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 69).
Function Menu Table
You can use the following functions to customize your unit. After pressing
(CONF/FUNCTION), the main menu is displayed. Most items in the main
menu have a sub-menu I. The sub-menu Iis shown after selecting the
item in the main menu. If the sub-menu Iitem has the sub-menu II, it will
be displayed after selecting that sub-menu Iitem. See the corresponding
pages for function details.
Save directory p. 37
Ringer setting
Copy directory
Initial setting
p. 19
p. 60
p. 61
Ringer volume
Ringer tone
Incoming call
p. 42
Copy 1 item
p. 43
Copy all items
p. 20
LCD contrast
p. 18
Auto talk
p. 51
Room monitor
p. 33
Caller ID edit
Set tel line
Registration
p. 16
Set dial mode
p. 59
Set flash time
p. 17
Set line mode
Voice mail p. 56 VM tone detect
p. 55
Save VM access#
Set base unit p. 61 Incoming call
p. 51
Room monitor
p. 68
HS registration
p. 67
Deregistration
2Way radio mode p. 53
Main menu Sub-menu ISub-menu II
(for Handset)
(for Base unit)

Programmable Settings
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Dialing Mode
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 base unit and the handset are not being used.
1Press (CONF/FUNCTION).
2Scroll to “Initial setting”by pressing Öor Ñ.
3Press á.
4Scroll to “Set tel line”by pressing Ö or Ñ.
5Press á.
6Press áat “Set dial mode”.
•The current setting is displayed.
7Select “Pulse”or “Tone”by pressing Öor Ñ.
8Press the right soft key ( ).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
SAVE
Set dial mode
:Tone
GF
SAVE
Caller ID edit
H
Set tel line
Voice mail
---------------
H
Save directory
Ringer setting
Copy directory
H
Initial setting
2Way radio mode
---------------
H
LCD contrast
Auto talk
---------------
H
Set dial mode
Set flash time
Set dial mode
:Pulse
GF
SAVE
Set dial mode
:Pulse

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.
Make sure the base unit and the handset are not being used.
1Press (CONF/FUNCTION).
2Scroll to “Initial setting”by pressing Öor Ñ, and press á.
3Scroll to “Set tel line”by pressing Ö or Ñ.
4Press á.
5Scroll to “Set line mode”by pressing Ö or Ñ.
6Press á.
•The current setting is displayed.
7Select “B”or “A”by pressing Öor Ñ.
8Press the right soft key ( ).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
SAVE
Set line mode
:A
GF
SAVE
---------------
H
Set dial mode
Set flash time
Set line mode
:B
GF
SAVE
Set line mode
:B
Set flash time
H
Set line mode
---------------
Caller ID edit
H
Set tel line
Voice mail
---------------
H
Save directory
Ringer setting
Copy directory
H
Initial setting
2Way radio mode

Programmable Settings
18
Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing or . If you purchase an additional
handset (p. 21), you can answer a call by lifting it off the charger. 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 not being used.
1Press (CONF/FUNCTION).
2Scroll to “Initial setting”by pressing Öor Ñ.
3Press á.
4Scroll to “Auto talk”by pressing Öor Ñ.
5Press á.
•The current setting is displayed.
6Select “On”or “Off”by pressing Öor Ñ.
7Press the right soft key ( ).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift up the handset to answer a call,
leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.
SAVE
Auto talk
:Off
GF
SAVE
Copy directory
H
Initial setting
2Way radio mode
---------------
H
Save directory
Ringer setting
Auto talk
:On
Auto talk
:On
GF
SAVE
---------------
H
LCD contrast
Auto talk
LCD contrast
H
Auto talk
Room monitor

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Ringer Volume
Handset
You can program the handset ringer volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or
OFF. If set to OFF, the handset will not ring for external calls, and for
internal calls it will ring at the LOW level. Your phone comes from the
factory set to HIGH.
Make sure the handset is not being used.
1Press (CONF/FUNCTION).
2Scroll to “Ringer setting”by pressing Öor Ñ, and press á.
3Press áat “Ringer volume”.
4Select the desired volume by pressing Öor Ñ.
•Each time you press Öor Ñ, the
volume will change and ring.
•To turn the ringer OFF:
press Örepeatedly until “Off ?”
displays.
5Press the right soft key ( ).
•A beep sounds.
To turn the ringer ON:
Press Ñin step 4, and press the right soft
key ( ).
•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
•If set to OFF, “Ringer off”will be displayed while the handset is not in use.
After receiving a voice mail message, “Ringer off”will not be displayed but
“Voice mail”will be displayed.
•You can also select the ringer volume while an external call is being received.
Press Öor Ñwhile the handset is just ringing.
•To adjust the ringer volume for the 2-Way Radio mode, see page 54.
•You can change the ringer tone for external calls. See page 60.
SAVE
SAVE
HIGH
MEDIUM
OFF
Save directory
H
Ringer setting
Copy directory
Ringer volume
Low High
Ringer volume
Low High
Ringer volume
RingngOff ?
LOW
---------------
H
Ringer volume
Ringer tone
Ringer volume
Low High
GF
SAVE
Ñ
Ñ
Ñ
Ö
Ö
Ö

Programmable Settings
20
Base unit
You can set the base unit ringer volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. If
set to OFF, the base unit will not ring for external calls, and for internal calls
it will ring at the LOW level. Your phone comes from the factory set to
HIGH. Make sure the base unit is not being used.
To select HIGH (preset), MEDIUM or LOW, press (RINGER/AUTO).
•Each time you press the button, the ringer volume will change and ring.
To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold (RINGER/AUTO) until 2 beeps
sound.
To turn the ringer ON, press (RINGER/AUTO).
•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
•You can also select the ringer volume while an external call is being received.
Press (RINGER/AUTO), Öor Ñwhile the base unit is just ringing.
•You can change the ringer tone for external calls. See page 60.
LCD Contrast
You can program the handset LCD contrast (6 levels). Your phone comes
from the factory set to level 3. Make sure the handset is not being used.
1Press (CONF/FUNCTION).
2Scroll to “Initial setting”by pressing Öor Ñ, and press á.
3Press áat “LCD contrast”.
4Select the desired contrast by pressing Ö or Ñ.
•Each time you press Öor Ñ, the LCD
contrast will change.
•The number of steps shows the LCD
contrast level.
5Press the right soft key ( ).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by
pressing (OFF).
SAVE
---------------
H
LCD contrast
Auto talk
LCD contrast
Low High
GF
SAVE
LCD contrast
Low High
LCD contrast
Low High
Level 6
Level 4
Level 1
Copy directory
H
Initial setting
2Way radio mode