Panasonic KX-TG2356 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Panasonic KX-TG2356, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Panasonic KX-TG2356 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Panasonic KX-TG2356. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Panasonic KX-TG2356 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Panasonic KX-TG2356
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Panasonic KX-TG2356 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Panasonic KX-TG2356 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Panasonic KX-TG2356 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Panasonic KX-TG2356, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Panasonic service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Panasonic KX-TG2356.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Panasonic KX-TG2356 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TG2356 Pulse-or-tone di aling cap ability The unit is Caller ID compatible. T o display the caller ’s name and phone number , you must subscribe to Caller ID service. PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SA VE. Panasonic World W ide Web ad dres s: http ://www .panasonic.co m for [...]

  • Page 2

    2 Thank you for purchasing yo ur new Panasonic cordless telephone. Please read the IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 77 before use. Read and underst and all instructions. T rademarks: openLCR, openLCR.com, and the ope nLCR logo are the trademarks of openLCR.com, Inc. Accessories (included) For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368. For hearing or [...]

  • Page 3

    3 For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) For Best Performance Battery Charge The handset is powered by a recharge able Nickel- Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery . Charge th e battery for 6h o u r s before initial use (p. 10). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and hand set using wireless radio waves. For m[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Content s Location of Controls . . . . . . . 6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing the Battery in the Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . 10 Programmable Settings . . . . 12 Programming Guidelines . 12 Function Menu Table . . . . 13 Date and Time . .[...]

  • Page 5

    For assistance, please c a ll: 1-800-211-P ANA(7262) 5 Content s Preparation Useful Information Answering System T elephone System Automatic Answ ering Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Setting the Unit to Answer Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Monitoring Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Listening to Messages . . . [...]

  • Page 6

    6 Location of Controls Base unit [MEMO] Button (p. 58) CHARGE Indicator (p. 10) [REDIAL] Button (p. 28) VOLUME Button [ < ] , [ > ] (p. 18, 20) MIC (Microphone) (p. 20) [SP-PHONE] (S peakerphon e) Button and Indicator (p. 28) [HOLD/CONF] (Conference) Button (p. 28, 47) [MUTE] Button (p. 48) [FLASH/CALL W AIT] Button (p. 4 8, 49) [LOCA TOR/INT[...]

  • Page 7

    Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 7 Location of Controls Handset Antenna Display Receiver Soft Keys (p. 8) [OFF] Bu tton (p. 12, 25) [MENU] Button (p. 12) Navigator Key ( [ d ] , [ B ] ) (p. 8) Back side S peaker Headset Jack (p. 64) [ C ] (T ALK) Button (p. 25) [ s ] (S peakerphone ) Button (p. 25) [ * ] (T ONE) Butto[...]

  • Page 8

    Location of Controls 8 Handset sof t keys T wo soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each key . Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the state of use. On this sample displa y , “ (VE) ” and “ Mute ” are displayed above soft keys • When a function name does not appear above a soft key , the [...]

  • Page 9

    9 For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) Preparation Inst allation Connections • USE ONL Y WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQL V1 (Order No. PQL V1Z). • The AC adaptor must remain connected at a ll times. (It is normal for the adap tor to feel warm duri ng use.) • If your unit is connected to a PBX whic h does not support Caller ID, yo[...]

  • Page 10

    Inst allation 10 Inst alling the Batter y in the Handset Insert the battery ( 1 ), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment ( 2 ). Close the cover . T o replace the battery: Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as i ndicated by the arrow . Replace the old battery with a new one (p. 1 1 ). Close the cover and charge the batt[...]

  • Page 11

    Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 11 Inst allation Recharge Recharge the batt ery when: —“ Recharge battery ” is displayed on the handset, —“ 7 ” flashes, or —the handset beeps intermitt ently while it is i n use. • The display will continually indicate “ Recharge b attery ” and/or “ 7 ” will fl[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Programmable Settings Programming Guidelines This unit has se veral programmable func tio ns which can be selected from the function menu o n the display (p. 13). How to select a function item from the menu • T o go back to the previous menu, press Back , or press Select while “ ---(Go back)---- ” is displayed. If you press this key in the[...]

  • Page 13

    Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 13 Programmable Settings Function Menu T able Y ou can use the following functions to cust omize your unit. See the correspon ding pages for function details. • After pressing [MENU] , you can also program menu items di rectly by pressing ( [0] to [9] , [ * ] and [ # ] ) instead of u[...]

  • Page 14

    Programmable Settings 14 Date and Time We recommend you set the date and time so that the unit will announce the day and time each message was recorded when you play back messages. • When entering the time in step 3, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time. (T o set 13:00 hours, en ter “0100”, then select “ PM ”[...]

  • Page 15

    Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 15 Programmable Settings Display Language Y ou can select either “English” or “Sp anish” as th e display language. The factory preset is “English”. • If you select a l anguage you cannot read, change the display language again using direct commands (p. 66). Dialing Mode I[...]

  • Page 16

    Programmable Settings 16 Line Mode The line mode i s preset to “B” an d generally should not be adjusted. If “ Line in use ” on the handset and “ ” on the base unit are not displayed properly , the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line mode to “A”. Auto T alk The Auto T alk feature allows you to answer calls simply lifting the [...]

  • Page 17

    Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 17 Programmable Settings Ringer V olume Y ou can sel ect the handset or base unit ring er volumes to high, medium, low , or off. The factory preset is HIGH. If the hands et and base unit ringer is turned off, the handset or base unit will ring at the low level fo r intercom calls, and [...]

  • Page 18

    Programmable Settings 18 Base unit ringer volume Make sure the base unit is not be ing used. T o set the ringer volume to high (preset), medium, or low , pres s VOLUME [ < ] or [ > ] . • T o increa se volume, press VOLUME [ > ] . T o decrease volume, press VOLUME [ < ] . • T o stop ringing, press [STO P] . T o turn the ringer off, p[...]

  • Page 19

    Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 19 Programmable Settings Base unit ringer tone (use either the handset or the base unit) Make sure the base unit is not being used. Setting the base unit ringer tone by using the LCD Contrast There are 6 levels of LCD contrast. The factory preset is “level 3”. Press VOLUME [ < ][...]

  • Page 20

    20 Prep aring the Answering System Greeting Message Y ou can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes . If you do not record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers (p. 21). • Y ou can use the enhanced recordin g mode fo r clearer sound, if necessary (p. 24). T o record a greeting message • If[...]

  • Page 21

    Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 21 Prep aring the Answering System T o review the greeting Press [GREETING CHECK] . T o erase the greeting Press [GREETING CHECK] , then press [ERASE] while the recorded message is being played. • The unit will an swer calls with a pre-recorde d greeting (see below). Pre-recorded gre[...]

  • Page 22

    Prep aring the Answering System 22 Caller ’ s Recording Time Y ou can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting onl y” for the caller ’ s recording time. The fa ctory preset is “3 minutes”. 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Scroll to “ Initial setting ” by pressin g [ d ] or [ B ] , then press Select . 3 Press Select at [...]

  • Page 23

    Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 23 Prep aring the Answering System Number of Rings Y ou can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answerin g System answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “T o ll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”. 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Scroll to “ Initial setting ” by pres[...]

  • Page 24

    Prep aring the Answering System 24 Recording Mode T wo recording modes are available. The factory preset is “S tandard recording (16min)”, which provides more recording time (16min) and standard sound quali ty . “Enhanced recording (8 min)” provides le ss recording time (8 min) but clearer sound quality . Message Alert Y ou can select wheth[...]

  • Page 25

    T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 25 Making Calls Using the Handset T o have a hands-free phone conversation 1 Press [ C ] . •“ Talk ” is displayed. 2 Dial a phone number. • The dialed number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call. 3 T o hang up, pr ess [OFF] o[...]

  • Page 26

    Making Calls 26 T o dial af ter confirming the entered number T o adjust the receiver/ speaker volume during a conversation There are 3 volume levels for the receiver and 6 volume levels for the speaker . T o increase volume, press [ B ] . T o decrease volume, press [ d ] . • The display shows the current volume setting. • If you try to increas[...]

  • Page 27

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 27 Making Calls T elephone System V oice Enhancer T e chnology Panasonic’s V oice Enhancer T echno logy cl arifies the voice of the person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-so unding voice that is easier to hear and understand. V oice Enhancer T echnology can be turned on or off. Th[...]

  • Page 28

    Making Calls 28 Using the Base Unit • T o sw itch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone: — If the handset is off the base unit, press [ C ] or [ s ] on the handset, then press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit. — If the handset is o n the base unit, just lift up. T o adjust the speaker volume during a conversation T o increase volum[...]

  • Page 29

    T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 29 Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit ring s, “ Incoming call ” is displayed, and the Ringer/Message Alert indi cator on the handset and “ ” on the base unit flash rapidly . If you subscribe to Caller ID, see page 30. Auto T alk If the Auto T alk feature is[...]

  • Page 30

    30 Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with Caller ID serv ices offered by your telephone company . If you subscribe to Caller ID, caller names and phone nu mbers will be displayed and recorded in the Caller List. How Caller ID information is displayed and announced When a call comes in, the unit will ring and Caller ID information will be re[...]

  • Page 31

    Caller ID Service T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 31 T alking Caller ID T o us e this feature, you need to sub scri be to Caller ID. For fu rther info rmation, please contact your telephone company . • If the unit does not receive Caller ID information, the unit will announce “ Call from out of area ”, ?[...]

  • Page 32

    32 Caller ID Service Base unit T alking Caller I D feature This feature must be turned on or off for the base unit by using the handset. Using the Caller List The unit can record information up to 50 different callers and store this information in the Caller List. Caller information is so rted by the most recent call to the oldest. When t he 51 st [...]

  • Page 33

    Using the Caller List T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 33 Viewing the Caller List • If there is no name information for a caller , the d isplay will only show the phone number . • If you do not press any buttons for 60 se conds, the unit will exit th e Caller List. What “ , ” means “ , ” indicates yo[...]

  • Page 34

    Using the Caller List 34 Editing the Caller’ s Phone Number Y ou can edit a phone number in the Caller Li st by removin g its area code and/or the long dist ance code “1”. Once you call back an edited number , this unit can automatically edit incoming phone numbers from the same area code in the Caller List and each time you receive a call ( [...]

  • Page 35

    Using the Caller List T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 35 Caller ID Num ber A uto Edit Once you call back an edited number (p. 34), this unit can auto matically edit incoming phone numbers from the same area code in the Caller List and each time you receive a call. For example, it can ignore the a rea code of ca[...]

  • Page 36

    Using the Caller List 36 Storing Caller Inf ormation in the Phone Book Caller names and ph one numbers that are in the Caller List can be stored in the phone book. • Y ou cannot store Caller List item in th e phone book if a phone number is not displayed. 1 Press Rcvd calls , [ d ] , or [ B ] to enter the Caller List. 2 Scroll to the de sired cal[...]

  • Page 37

    Using the Caller List T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 37 Erasing Caller Inf ormation T o erase a specific caller T o erase all entries Before erasing a ll entries, make sure that you have viewed all missed calls. • T o cancel erasing, press No after step 2. 1 Press Rcvd calls , [ d ] , or [ B ] to enter the C[...]

  • Page 38

    38 Phone Book The handset can store up to 50 names and phon e numbers in its phone book. Y ou can make a call by selecting a name or number from the phone book. Storing Names and Number s • T o store numbers for calling card access (see “Chain Dial” on page 41), we recommend you add pauses after each it em. S toring pauses with numbers will p[...]

  • Page 39

    Phone Book T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 39 Selecting characters to enter names Enter names using the dialing buttons. Press each bu tton until the desired character is displayed. • Pressing each button selects a character in the order shown below . For example, to enter “T om”: If you make a mist ake w[...]

  • Page 40

    Phone Book 40 Dialing fr om the Phone Book •I f “ No items stored ” is displayed in step 1, the phone book is empty . • T o exit the phone book, press [OFF] . • T o vi ew a phone number over 16 digits long, repeat steps 1 to 3, then press Edit and then [ d ] . When finished, press [OFF] . • T o quickly search the de sired item, press [ [...]

  • Page 41

    Phone Book T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 41 Index t able Chain Dial Y ou can dial a combination of phon e book or manual key pad entries while making a call. This feature can be used, for example, to first automatically dial a calling card access number that you have stored in the phone book, then manually or[...]

  • Page 42

    Phone Book 42 Editing an Item in the Phone Book Erasing an Item in the Phone Book • T o cancel era sing, press No after step 3. 1 Press Phone book . 2 Press Search . 3 Scroll to the desired item by pressing [ d ] or [ B ] , then pr ess Edit . • T o se arch for the item by initial, see p age 40. 4 Edit the name (p. 39), th en press [ d ] . • I[...]

  • Page 43

    T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 43 Intercom Intercom calls can be made between the hand set and the base unit. Making Inter com Calls From From Using this feature, you can al so locate a misplaced handset. 1 Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] . • The base unit will ring for 1 minute. • T o stop paging, press [OFF] . 2 W[...]

  • Page 44

    Intercom 44 Answering Inter com Calls When a handset is paged, it rings and the Ringer/Message Alert indicator flashes rapidly . When the base unit is being paged, it rings. 1 Press [ C ] , [ s ] or [HOLD/INTERCOM] . • Y ou can also answer a call by pressing any button except [ d ] , [ B ] or [OFF] . 2 T o disconnect the intercom, press [OFF] . 1[...]

  • Page 45

    T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 45 Transferring a Call Y ou can transfer an outside call to the base u nit or the handset. From the to the From the to the 1 Handset: (1) During a call, press [HOLD/INTERCOM] . • The call is put on hold. (2) Press Base . (3) Wait for the paged p art y to answer , then you can a[...]

  • Page 46

    T ransferring a Call 46 Quick call transfer Y ou can transfer a call without waiti ng for the p a ged p a rty to answer . • The call will be transferred directly . • The paged party can answer the transferred cal l by pressing [ C ] , [ s ] or [SP- PHONE] . • After the paged party answers, the transfer is complete. • If the paged party does[...]

  • Page 47

    T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 47 Conference Calls While you are talking with an outside caller , the base unit user or the handset user can join the conversation and establish a conference call. • T o leave the conference, press [OFF] on the handset or press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit. The two other part i[...]

  • Page 48

    48 Special Features T emporar y T one Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Se rvice Users) Press [] (TONE) before entering access numbers which req uire tone dialing. • The dialing mode changes to tone. Y ou can en ter numbers to access an answering service, electronic banking serv ice, etc. When you hang up, the dialing mode will return to pulse. Muting[...]

  • Page 49

    Special Features T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 49 Using the P A USE Ke y (For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls) We recommend you press Pause or P if a pause is required for dial with a PBX or to make a long distance call. Ex. Line access number [9] (PBX) [9] N Pause or P N • Pressing Pause or P once creates a 3[...]

  • Page 50

    S pecial Features 50 Incoming Call T one During an intercom call (p. 43 ), you can be informed of incoming calls by two tones. If this feature is turned on, incoming ca ll tones will be heard for as long as the l ine is ringing. If this feature is set to “2”, inco ming call tones will be heard only 2 times. If this feature is turned off, no ton[...]

  • Page 51

    Special Features T elephone System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 51 Key T o n e Y ou can select whether or not the han ds et keys will sound tones (key tone, confirmation tone, error tone). The factory preset is ON . Re-registering the Handset If “ No link to base. Move closer to base, try again. ” is displayed even when u[...]

  • Page 52

    52 Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a gree ting message is played and the caller ’s message is recorded. Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Press [ANSWER ON ] to turn on the Answering System. • The in dicator lights and the unit announces “ Answer set ” and current day an d time. If “ Answer set . Set time ” is [...]

  • Page 53

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 53 A utomatic Answering Operation Answering System Monitoring Incoming Calls While a caller is leaving a message , you can monitor the call through the base unit speaker . • T o increase the speaker volume whi le monitoring, press VOLUME [ > ] . T o decrease the volume, press VOLUME [ < ] [...]

  • Page 54

    54 Listening to Messages Using the Base Unit Y ou can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display . If the NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes on the base unit, new messages have been recorded. T o play back messages Press [MESSAGE] . • The unit announces the number of new messages and only new messages are played b ack. • When[...]

  • Page 55

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 55 Listening to Messages Answering System Using the Handset (Remote Operation) If “ New message ” is displayed on the han dset, new messages have been recorded. • If the Message Alert is turned on (p. 24), the Ringer/Message Alert indicato r on the handset will fla sh slowly when new message[...]

  • Page 56

    Listening to Messages 56 During playback For Caller ID s ervice users (p. 30) During playback using the handset, the han dset display will show the name and/or number of the caller whose message is be ing played. T o call back the displayed number: 1. During playback, press [MENU] . 2. Press Call , [ C ] or [ s ] . • The unit stops playback and d[...]

  • Page 57

    Answering System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 57 Erasing Messages The unit will an nounce the remaining recordin g time after playback if it is less than 3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: —“ Memory full ” is heard. —“ ” flashes on the base unit. —the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the A[...]

  • Page 58

    58 Recording a Memo Message Y ou can record a voice memo message of up to 3 minutes in memory . Remote Operation from a T ouch T one Phone While outside, you can operate the Answer ing System from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you through the An swering System (p. 60). • T o ski p the voice menu and operate the unit di[...]

  • Page 59

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 59 Remote Operation fr om a T ouch T one Phone Answering System Remote Code The remote code prevents unauth orized people from accessing your u nit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99) for your remote code. The factory preset re mote code is “ 11 ”. If you do not[...]

  • Page 60

    Remote Operation from a T ouch T o ne Phone 60 V oice Menu The shaded parts are voice prompts. • 3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning. • The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 3 minutes. • If you hear “ Memory full ” after playback, erase unnecessary me[...]

  • Page 61

    Remote Operation fr om a T ouch T one Phone Answering System For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 61 Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, y ou can also control your unit by direct commands instead o f using the voice menu. T o end remote operation, hang up a t anytime. Direct commands T o turn on the Answeri[...]

  • Page 62

    62 W all Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 1 Push the ho ok and turn it upward. T urn the hook until a click is heard. 2 Press the tabs in the directio n of the arrows ( 1 ) , then remove the wall moun ting adaptor ( 2 ). 3 Connect the AC adapto r . T uck the telephone l ine cord inside the wall mounting adaptor , then pu sh [...]

  • Page 63

    Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 63 Belt Clip Y ou can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip. T o att ach the belt clip T o remove the belt clip Shoulder Rest Att achment Use the shoulder rest attachment if you need to keep your hands free during a phone conversation. T o att ach [...]

  • Page 64

    64 Optional Headset Connecting an optional head set to the handset allows hands-free phone conversation. Please use only a Pana sonic KX-TCA60, KX- TCA86, KX-TCA88, KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91, KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98 headset. T o order , call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Connecting an optional headset Open the headset jack cover , and in ser[...]

  • Page 65

    Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 65 Direct Commands After pressing [MENU] , you can also program menu items directly by pressing ( [0] to [9] , [ * ] and [ # ] ) instead of using the soft keys. Menu item Command Selection i tems Page Ringer volume [ 1] [1] [0] : Off [1] : Low [2] : Medium [3] : High p. 17 Ringe[...]

  • Page 66

    Direct Commands 66 During programming : When “ Save ” is displayed, press the right soft key to save the new settings . T o exit program ming, press [OFF] . • If you press the direct command incorrectly , press [OFF] , then re-enter programming mode by pressing [MENU] . • For function details, see the corresponding pages. * 1 Y ou need to f[...]

  • Page 67

    Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 67 If the Following Appear on Y our Display ... The following will be displayed when the unit n eeds your attention. Display message Cause & Remedy Recharge battery • The battery needs to be charged. Recharge the battery (p. 10). Charge for 6h • The battery h as been dis[...]

  • Page 68

    68 T roubleshooting If the handset display shows error messa ges, see “If the Following Appear on Y our Display ...” (p. 67) for the Cause & Remedy . T elephone System Problem Cause & Remedy “ No link to base. Move closer to base, try again. ” is displaye d and an alarm tone sounds. • Y ou are too far from the base unit. Walk clos[...]

  • Page 69

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 69 T r oubleshooting Useful Information Y ou cannot redial. • If the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long, the number wil l not be redialed correctly . Y ou cannot make long distance calls. • Please make sure you have long distance service. • Check if Caller IQ is on. T urn Calle [...]

  • Page 70

    T roubleshooting 70 Answering System The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book. • Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching. The Ringer/Message Alert indicator flashes slowly when the handset is not ringing and in use. • The Message Alert is turned on and new messages have been recorded. Turn the Message Alert off (p. 24) o[...]

  • Page 71

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 71 T r oubleshooting Useful Information General Y ou cannot eras e messages. • Whil e another user is operating the Answering System or a cal ler is leaving a message, you cannot erase messages. When you play back messages or turn on the Answering System, the handset and/or base unit announces t[...]

  • Page 72

    T roubleshooting 72 openLCR Service for Caller IQ The CHARGE indicator does not go out after the battery has been charged. • This is normal. If you cannot solve your problem • Visit our website: http://www .panason ic.com/sup port • Contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic .com/cont actinfo • Call our customer call ce nter at: 1-800[...]

  • Page 73

    For assistance, please call open LCR: 1-866-openLCR(1-866-673-6527) 73 Useful Information openLCR Service for Caller IQ This unit is compatible wit h services provided by openLCR. Important: • If you have any questions regard ing the openLCR service, call openLCR’s customer serv ice department at 1-866-openLCR(1-866-673 -6527). • NEITHER P AN[...]

  • Page 74

    openLCR Service for Caller IQ 74 Downloading Dat a Y ou can download the follo wing data to your unit from the openLCR web site. • Phone book data • Ringer melodies (Custo m ringtone) • Function setup for your unit • Informat ion such as weather forecast s, stock quotes, lotte ry results, sport s scores and horoscopes (I nternet content) Ac[...]

  • Page 75

    75 openLCR Service for Cal ler IQ For assistance, please call open LCR: 1-866-openLCR(1-866-673-6527) Useful Information • Y ou can also g o to the Caller IQ menu after pressing [ C ] or [ s ] . Press [MENU] , then [2] to select “ 2=Caller IQ ”. Follow steps 3 to 5 above. • If the handset beeps 3 times and “ Download incomplete. Try again[...]

  • Page 76

    openLCR Service for Caller IQ 76 T o use downloaded mel odies as the ringer tone The melody(ies) you download from openL CR are stored in the base unit and handset and will be heard when you receiv e an out side call. The names of each melody (up to 14 characters) are also downloade d. T o se lect the desired melody , go to the Ringer tone me nu in[...]

  • Page 77

    Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 77 Import ant Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should alwa ys be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury . 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructi ons marked on this unit. 3. [...]

  • Page 78

    Import ant Safety Instructions 78 CAUTION: T o reduce the risk of fire or inju ry to persons, read a nd follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) specified. 2. Do not dispose of the ba ttery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management cod es for special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the batt[...]

  • Page 79

    Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 79 FCC and Other Information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the bottom of th is equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:ACJ-----. If requested, this nu[...]

  • Page 80

    FCC and Other Information 80 Privacy of communica tions may not be ensured when using this phone. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate this device. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi[...]

  • Page 81

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) 81 FCC and Other Inf ormation Useful Information A TIA/EIA-IS-968 compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telepho ne network or premises wiring using a compatible mo dular jack that is also TIA/EIA-IS-968 complian[...]

  • Page 82

    82 S pecifications n Base Unit Power Supply: AC Adapto r (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Power Consumption: S tandby: Approx. 2.0 W Maximum: Approx. 5.4 W Frequency: 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 85 mm x 175 mm x 200 mm (3 11 / 32 " x 6 7 / 8 " x 7 7 / 8 ") Mass (Weight ): Approx. 470 g (1.04 lb.) n Handset Power Supply: Ni-[...]

  • Page 83

    83 For assistance, please call: 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) Useful Information Index A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Answering calls, base unit . . . . . . 29 Answering calls, handset . . . . . . . 29 Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Auto Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 29 B Backlit LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 84

    Index 84 N Navigator key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Number of rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 O openLCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 P PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 —Phone book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Phone book, dialing . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 85

    $ 85 P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC CORPORA TION OF AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 P ANASONIC SALES COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., A ve. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic T elephone Produ[...]

  • Page 86

    86 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited W arranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develop[...]

  • Page 87

    Panasonic Consumer Ele ctronics Comp any , Division of Mat sushita Elec tric Corporation of America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Comp any , Division of Mat sushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabr iel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 For product service • Visit o[...]