Panasonic TG2550 - 2.4 Gigarange Cordless Phone User manual

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
R
2.4GHz Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG2550CS
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use.
Call Display Compatible

Before Initial Use
2
Accessories (included)
AC Adaptor (p. 10)
one
Telephone Line
Cord (p. 10)
one one
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Call Display, Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) and Call Waiting
Deluxe (Deluxe Call Waiting ID) are three features of this phone.
Please contact your local telephone company to inquire if these
services are available in your area.
After subscribing to Call Display, this phone will display the caller’s
name and phone number. As an added service, Visual Call Waiting will
display the second caller’s name and phone number while the call is
waiting.
Belt Clip (p. 47)

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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Nickel-Metal
Hydride (Ni-MH) battery powers
the handset. Charge the battery
for about 7 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
with no obstructions such as walls.
Raise
the antennas.
The battery
is beneath
this cover.
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
Preparation
Location of Controls............................................................................ 6
Handset Display................................................................................... 8
Settings................................................................................................. 10
Connections........................................................................................ 10
Battery Charge ................................................................................... 11
Selecting the Display 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
Basic Operation
Making Calls......................................................................................... 19
Answering Calls................................................................................... 21
Advanced Operation
Call Display Service............................................................................. 22
Using the Caller List............................................................................ 24
Viewing the Caller List ........................................................................ 24
Calling Back from the Caller List ........................................................ 26
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number .................................................... 27
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory ................................... 28
Erasing Caller List Information ........................................................... 29
Using the Directory ............................................................................. 30
Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory ................................... 30
Steps for Entering Names and Symbols ............................................ 32
Finding Items in the Directory ............................................................ 34

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
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Dialing from the Directory .................................................................. 35
Editing an Item in the Directory ......................................................... 36
Erasing an Item from the Directory .................................................... 37
Voice Mail Service ............................................................................... 38
Storing a Voice Mail Access Number ................................................. 38
Listening to Voice Mail Messages ...................................................... 39
Special Features .................................................................................. 40
Automatic Security Code Setting........................................................ 40
Handset Locator ................................................................................. 40
FLASH Button..................................................................................... 41
For Call Waiting Service Users........................................................... 42
Call Waiting Deluxe Service ............................................................... 42
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) .......... 46
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) ............... 46
Useful Information
Using the Belt Clip............................................................................... 47
Using an Optional Headset................................................................. 47
Battery Replacement........................................................................... 48
Adding Another Phone........................................................................ 48
Before Requesting Help...................................................................... 49
Important Information ......................................................................... 52
Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 53
Warranty ............................................................................................... 55

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Location of Controls
Handset
ON
OFF
0
PQRS
7
TUV
8
WXYZ
OPER
9
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
1
ABC
BACK
FUNCTION/EDIT EXIT/CH
OK
LOUD/
SEARCH
TALK
VOICE MAIL
PAUSE
CALLWAIT/
FLASH
TONE
2
DEF
3
(TALK) Button
(p. 19, 21)
Antenna
Navigator Key
( , , BACK , OK )
( p. 16, 20, 24, 30 )
Display (p. 8)
(FUNCTION/EDIT) Button
(p. 16, 18, 27, 30)
(TONE) Button
(p. 46)
(CALL!WAIT/FLASH)
Button (p. 41, 42, 44)
Charge Contacts (p. 12)
(EXIT/CH) (Channel)
Button (p. 16, 20, 24, 34)
(PAUSE) Button (p. 31, 46)
(VOICE!MAIL) Button
(p. 38)
Headset Jack (p. 47)

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Preparation
Base unit
IN USE/CHARGE
VOICEMAIL
CALLDISPLAY
H
A
N
D
S
E
T
L
O
C
A
T
O
R
(HANDSET!LOCATOR)
Button (p. 40)
Antennas (p. 3, 10)
VOICE MAIL Indicator
(p. 38)
Charge Contacts
(p. 12)
CALL DISPLAY Indicator
(p. 21, 22, 23)
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator (p. 11, 40)

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Handset Display
The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
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. 11).
The display shows the number of new calls and
the battery strength while the handset is on the
base unit.
This display will be shown when:
—you lift the handset off the base unit, or
—or is pressed when the handset is off
the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press
(New key). To search from the oldest call, press
(Old key) (p. 24).
During a conversation, the display shows the
length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35
seconds). The battery strength is also displayed
(p. 11).
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
While programming, the handset lost
communication with the base unit. Move closer to
the base unit.
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s name and number after the first ring.
No items stored
Recharge
12 new callers
No link to base
Place on cradle
and try again.
Save error
TINA ROBINSON
1-000-222-3333
12 new callers
∨=New ∧=Old
Talk
01-06-35

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Preparation
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. 12, 11:20 AM), and
—the number of times called (ex. 3 times).
The base unit is paging the handset (p. 40).
A second call is received during a conversation
(p. 42).
or was pressed while the handset was on
the base unit. Lift the handset and press or
again.
While trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory memory
is full (p. 28, 31).
This is a name from the directory. The stored
name and phone number are displayed.
Please lift up
and try again
Memory is full
Ann
1234567890
Paging
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333
----Waiting----
JACK SMITH
111-2222
11:20A JAN12 X3

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Settings
•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 48.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display
and voice mail services, you cannot access those services.
Connections
Telephone Line Cord
Raise the antennas.
AC Adaptor
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Single-Line Telephone
Jack (CA11A)
Hook
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent it from being
disconnected.

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Preparation
Display prompt Battery strength
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit
and charge for about 7 hours before
initial use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator
lights.
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 stand-by mode (see next page).
The battery strength is shown as in the chart below.
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged.(flashing)
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge”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”and/or “”will continue
to flash.
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator
Recharge

8–9 hours
14 days
Approx. battery life
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Settings
Stand-by mode (The handset is off the base unit.)
The handset goes into the stand-by 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.
*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 items, 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”is displayed and/or “”flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):
Operation
away from the base unit
While in use (TALK)
near the base unit*
3–4 hours
While not in use (Stand-by)

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Preparation
Selecting the Display Language
You can select either “English”or “French”as the display language. Your
phone comes from the factory set to “English”. If you want to select French,
program as follows.
Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode.
To select FRENCH
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Press or repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press OK (Yes key).
4
Press or repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Chnge language”.
5
Press OK (Yes key).
6
Press or to select “French”.
Press OK (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•The display will return to the function list.
To return to the stand-by mode, press
(EXIT/CH) or wait for 60 seconds.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH).
•To select English, press or in step 6.
Chnge language
:English
∨∧ OK=Save
Changer langue
:Français
H
Save directory
Set flash time
∨∧ OK=Yes
H
Redial
Directory
∨∧ OK=Yes
Ringer volume
H
Program
∨∧ OK=Yes
H
Chnge language
C.WTG options
∨∧ OK=Yes

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Settings
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 that the handset is in the stand-by mode.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Press or repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press OK (Yes key).
4
Press or repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Set dial mode”.
5
Press OK (Yes key).
6
Press or to select “Pulse”or
“Tone”. Press OK (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•The display will return to the function list.
To return to the stand-by mode, press
(EXIT/CH) or wait for 60 seconds.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH).
•If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “Save error”, move closer to
the base unit and try again. If “Save error”is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset (Tone).
Reprogram if necessary.
Dial mode
:Tone
∨∧ OK=Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
H
Save directory
Set flash time
∨∧ OK=Yes
H
Redial
Directory
∨∧ OK=Yes
Ringer volume
H
Program
∨∧ OK=Yes
H
Set dial mode
Talk switching
∨∧ OK=Yes

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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 unit may not ring and the Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting
ID) Service may not be accessible (p. 42).
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.
Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH).
•If 3 beeps sound and the display shows “Save error”, move closer to
the base unit and try again. If “Save error”is still displayed, place the
handset on the base unit. Start again from step 1.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Press or repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press OK (Yes key).
4
Press or repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Set line mode”.
5
Press OK (Yes key).
6
Press or to select “B”or “A”. Press
OK (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•The display will return to the function list.
To return to the stand-by mode, press
(EXIT/CH) or wait for 60 seconds.
Line mode
:A
∨∧ OK=Save
Line mode
:B
If a power failure occurs, the mode will return to the factory preset (A).
Reprogram if necessary.
H
Save directory
Set flash time
∨∧ OK=Yes
H
Redial
Directory
∨∧ OK=Yes
Ringer volume
H
Program
∨∧ OK=Yes
Save mailbox#
H
Set line mode
∨∧ OK=Yes

H
Save directory
Set flash time
Chnge language
C.WTG options
Save mailbox#
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
H
Redial
Directory
Ringer volume
Program
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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 the function details.
Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode.
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
<Function menu>*
To redial the last number dialed (p. 19).
To use the directory (p. 34).
To select the ringer volume (p. 18).
To store items in the directory (p. 30).
To select the flash time (p. 41).
To select the display language (p. 13).
To set the “C.WTG (Call Waiting) options”mode (p. 43).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 38).
To select the line mode (p. 15).
To select the dial mode (p. 14).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 17).
<Function menu>*
During programming
*To select a desired function item, press or repeatedly until the
arrow points to that item. Press OK to go to the next step.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH).
Press OK .

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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 that the handset is in the stand-by mode.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH).
•In order to view Call Display information before answering a call, leave
the Auto Talk feature OFF.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Press or repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press OK (Yes key).
4
Press or repeatedly until the arrow
points to “Talk switching”.
5
Press OK (Yes key).
6
Press or to select “On”or “Off”.
Then press OK (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•The display will return to the function list.
To return to the stand-by mode, press
(EXIT/CH) or wait for 60 seconds.
Auto talk
:Off
∨∧ OK=Save
Auto talk
:On
Ringer volume
H
Program
∨∧ OK=Yes
Set dial mode
H
Talk switching
∨∧ OK=Yes

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Programmable Functions
Selecting the Ringer Volume
You can program 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 that the handset is in the stand-by mode.
LOW
HIGH
Ringer
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
∨∧
Ringer
Low ❚❚ High
∨∧
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Press or repeatedly to select
“Ringer volume”, and press
OK (Yes key).
3
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.
•The handset will return to the stand-
by mode.
H
Ringer volume
Program
∨∧ OK=Yes
OFF Ringer off
∨∧
H
Redial
Directory
∨∧ OK=Yes
To turn the ringer ON, press or in step 3.
•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

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Basic Operation
Making Calls
1
Press (TALK).
2
Dial 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.
3
To hang up, press (TALK) or place the
handset on the base unit.
Talk
Talk
1112222
Talk
00-00-00
•If “No link to base Place on cradle and try again.”is
displayed and an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move closer to the base
unit or place the handset on the base unit, and try again.
To redial the last number dialed
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT)
➡
(TALK).
To redial after confirming the numbers in redial memory
1. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2. While the arrow points to “Redial”, press OK .
•The last number dialed is displayed.
3. Press (TALK).
(TALK)
(FUNCTION/EDIT)
, ,
(EXIT/CH)
OK

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Making Calls
To select the receiver volume
Press or while talking.
•Each time you press or , the
volume level will change.
•The display will return to the length
of the call.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press (EXIT/CH) to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit.
Lighted handset keypad
The handset dialing buttons will light when you press a button or lift the
handset off the base unit, and flash when a call is received. The lights will
go out about 10 seconds after pressing a button, lifting the handset or
answering a call.
Backlit LCD display
The lighted handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after
pressing a handset button or lifting the handset off the base unit.
MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW
Loud
Low ❚❚❚❚ High
Loud
Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High
Loud
Low ❚❚ High