Panasonic KX-TG2583S User manual

KX-TG2583B
Caller ID Compatible ]
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 Puerto Rico

Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 80 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Caller ID and Call Waiting 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 another
call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
For your future reference
Serial No.
(found on 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. 10)
Order No. PQLV10Z
one
[] Telephone Line Cord
(p. 10)
one
[] Wall Mounting Adaptar (p. 68)
Order No.
PQKL10038Z3 (Black, Silver) _r_-_
PQKL10038Z1 (White)
one
[] Belt Clip (p. 70)
Order No,
PQKE10127Z1 (Black, Silver)
PQKE 10127Z2 (White)
one
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For Best Performance
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:
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.
/
/
Note:
While using the handset:
oil 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 cPoser to your base unit. 3

Contents
Location of Controls ................................. 6
Displays ........................................... 9
Settings ............................................ 10
Connections ....................................... 10
Battery Charge ..................................... 11
Selecting the Dialing Mode ............................ 13
Selecting the Line Mode .............................. 14
Programmable Functions ............................. 15
Setting the Auto Talk Feature .......................... 16
Selecting the Ringer Volume ........................... 17
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
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
Caller ID 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 Bulton ............ 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
Dialing from the Directory ............................. 49
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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
Automatic Security Code Setting ........................ 54
For Call Waiting Service Users ............ _............ 54
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Une/Long Distance Service Users) ....... 54
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ................... 55
FLASH Button ...................................... 55
Automatic Answering Operation ........................ 56
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ........................ 56
Listening to Messages ................................ 57
From the Handset ................................... 58
Erasing Messages ................................... 59
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone ............. 60
Setting the Remote Code ............................. 61
Voice Menu ........................................ 62
Direct Remote Operation .............................. 64
Remote Operation with the Handset ..................... 66
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Wall Mounting ....................................... 68
Using the Belt Clip ................................... 70
Using an Optional Headset ............................ 70
Battery Replacement ................................. 71
If the Following Appear. ............................... 72
Before Requesting Help ............................... 74
Adding Another Phone ............................... 79
Important Safety Instructions .......................... 80
FCC and Other Information ............................ 82
5

Location of Controls
Base unit
Display (p. 9, 73)
LOCATOR/INTERCOMJ
Button (p. 52)
IN USE/CHARGI
Indicator (p. 11)
[.CALLWAIT/FLASH}
Button (p. 54, 55)
(DIGITAL SP-PHONE)
(Speakerphone) Button
and Indicator (p. 28, 31)
;{EDIAL/PAUSE/Button
(p. 29, 54)
(HOLD/RINGER]Button (p. 18, 29)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 19, 28, 31,52)

{NEW MESSAGEJButton
(p. 57)
CALLER ID Indicator
(p. 31, 33)
ANSWER ON Indicator
(p. 56, 57, 59)
Back Side
Cradle Lock Switch
(p. 68)
Button
(p. 56)
Button (p. 55)
[GREETING/EDIT} Button
(p. 19, 37)
IERASE/CLEARI
Button (p. 20, 39, 51,59)
Navigator Key
(p. 20,29, 34, 48, 57)
(STOP/EXlTJ Button
(p. 19, 34, 48, 56, 57)
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Location of Controls
Handset
inna
Headset Jack (p. 70)....
[_ Button (p. 26, 31)-
(FUNCTION/EXlT/CH_
(Channel) Button
(p. 15, 21,26, 34, 44, 47)"
Button (p. 55)
Charge Contact (p. 12)
(FLASH/CALL WAIT/PLAYBACK_
Button (p. 54, 55, 66)
j Display (p. 9, 72)
z_ Button
(p. 41,42)
I----(INTERCOM/CLEAR]
Button (p. 39, 45, 51, 52)
Navigator Key
(p. 15, 21, 27, 34, 44)
"Charge Contact (p. 12)
_(REDIAL/PAUSE_ Button
(p. 27, 54)

Displays
Handset
0 new call
,[111111]
L_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 (p. 32). The number of new
calls will also be displayed,
_)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 Caller [D calls are displayed in the standby
mode (p. 33),
Base unit
12 :00AM
Message
_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 Caller ID service.
caller information will be displayed
(p. 32). The number of new calls will also
be displayed.
<2_Thedirectory icon displays when viewing the directory items (p. 48).
_$2Theclock icon flashes with the day and time if the clock needs
adjusting (p. 22).
9

Settings
Connections
I Fasten the cords to prevent them
from being disconnected. Hooks
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ 11C)
Telephone Line Cord I_"71
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V. 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor _'_
•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 astandard telephone on the same line, see page 79.
,,If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID 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_i
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 stancJby mode (p. 9).
The battery strength is as shown ir_'the chart below.
Display prompt
till]
[II]
( I]
_t I]'i (flashing)
Battery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
--"Recharge baLtery" is displayed on
the handset, Recharge bat_er
--"t I'i( I
] flashes on the dsplay, 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 bat [ ery" and/or "( I]" will continue
to flash.
11

Settings
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is furly charged (p. 11):
Operation Approx. battery life
While in use near the base unit* Up to 4.5 hours
(TALK) away from the base unit Up to 3,5 hours
While not in use (Standby) Up to 11 days
*Within about 10 feet (3 m)
oBattery 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 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 bat tery" is displayed and/or "( II]" flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
=The battery cannot be overcharged.
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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". 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.
Press [FUNCTION/EXlT/CH],
Press (_ or (_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press FWD/EDIT [_ (Yes key).
3
4
5
6
Press (_ or (_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to"Set dial mode".
Press FWD/EDIT [_ (Yes key).
Press (_ or (_ to select "Pulse" or
"Tone",
_Save directory I
Ringer volume
TA _=Yes]
_Save DIRECT# ]
Set hash time |
TA _:Yes]
Set line mode ]
_Set dial mode l
¥& _:Yes
Dial mode:Ton e
TA _=Save
Dial mode :pulse
YA _:Save
Dial mode :Pulse
7Press FWD/EDIT (_ (Save key).
-A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press
[FUNCTION/EXIT/CH I.
,,You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing [FUNCTION/EXlT/CHJ.
•If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and 'Wo
link to base. Place, on cradle and Lry again." is d[splayed
13

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. 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.
1
2
3
Press LFUNCTION/EXIT/CHJ.
Press [_[] or [][] repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press FWD/EDIT [_] (Yes key).
bSave directory 1
•Ringer volume
TA ):Yes
YA)Pr°gram _:Yes
)Save DIRECT#
Set _ash time
YA _=Yes
_Set line mode
Set dial. mode
YA _=Yes
[ Line mode ]:A
TA _:Save
ILine mode :B]
TA _:SaveJ
Line mode :BI
4
5
Press [_] or [_] repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Set line mode".
Press FWD/EDIT [][] (Yes key).
6
7
Press [_ or [_ to select "B" or "A".
Press FWD/EDIT [_ (Save key).
•A beep sounds.
,,To return to the standby mode, press
[FUNCTION/EXlT/CH J.
• 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 "_qo
link to base. Place on cradle and t_y again." 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>*
iSave directory 1 ....
Ringer volume 1 ....
Program J
Press FWD/EDIT [_.
<Function menu>*
To store an item in the directory (p. 44).
To select the ringer volume (p. 17).
_Save DIRECT# ......
Set flash time ....
Set line mode..
Set dial mode
Talk switching
TAD program .........
To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(p. 41).
....To select the flash time (p. 55).
....To select the line mode (p. 14).
....To select the dial mode (p. 13).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 16).
....To program answering system functions (p. 21).
During programming:
*To select a desired function item, press [_ or [_[Jrepeatedly until the
arrow points to the item. Then press FWD/EDIT [_ to 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 '_o
link to base. Place on cradle, .rod Lry again." is displayed.
15

Programmable Functions
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by liftingthe 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.
Press [FUNCTION/EXIT/CH].
Press [_ or [_ repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Program".
Press FWD/EDIT [_ (Yes key).
Press [_ or [_[] repeatedly until the arrow
points to "Talk switching".
5
6
Press FWD/EDIT [_ (Yes key).
Press [_ or [_0 to select "on" or "off".
[_Program _:Yesl
VA
_Talk switching 1
TAD program 1
Y& _:Yesj
y_uto talk :Off
_:Save
Auto [alk :On
_-Save
Auto talk :On
Press FWD/EDIT[_ (Save key).
oA beep sounds.
,,To return to the standby mode, press
[FUNCTION/EXlT/CH].
,,You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing [FUNCTIONIEXlTICH].
,,in order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the Auto Talk
feature OFF.
16

Selecting the Ringer Volume
With the handset
You can set the handset ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to
OFF, the handset will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to
HIGH.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
Press [FUNCTION/EXIT/OH].
Press (_] or _ repeatedly until the
arrow points to "Ringer volume".
Press FWD/EDIT [_ (Yes key).
4Press [_ 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 4.
,,The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
Save directory
_Ringer volume
'A _=Yes
Ringer --g_
HIGH Low IIIIIIIIIIII Hi
VA
Ringer ]
LOW_ Low || High
IrA
OFF I Ringer off
• You can a_so select the ringer volume while a ca_l 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.
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Programmable Functions
With the base unit
You can set the base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to
OFF, the base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to
HIGH.
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 7
LHOLD/RINGER]. HIGH Ringer /
•Eachtime you press thebutton, the selected )
ringer volume will be displayed and ring. Low I I I I I I High
.o.o/.,.GE.J+ +
LOW Ringer
Low m m High
To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold OFF
[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.
Ringer off
[HOLD/RINGER]
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Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2minutes. 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 15 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
Press and hold [GREETING/EDIT] until a
long beep is heard. Greeting record
00-00
Talk 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.
When finished, press [STOP/EXIT).
,To check the recorded greeting,
press [GREETING/EDIT] briefly.
Greeting record ]
Greeting check
00-J2
•Tochangethe message,
startagainfrom step1.
[ERASE/CLEA_
[GREETING/EDIT]-
I
To increase the volume, press (_.
To decrease, press _, MIC
f
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OPreparing the Answering System
To adjust the speaker volume:
9 levels (0-8) are available while using the
answering system. To increase, press [_.
To decrease, press (_.
Ex. Level8
Loud
Low||||||m|High
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 erase the recorded greeting message
Press [GREETING/EDIT1briefly ,=) press LERASF-/CLEARJwhile 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":
"Hell(), ',"reare nol awdhtble now. Please leave y_mr name and phone number
atlet Ibe beep. We ,.,.ill return your call."
• When the recording time is set to "Greeting only":
"He[h). _e are not availab]e now. Plea_,e call again. Thank you t_lr yotur 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.
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