Panasonic KX- TG2583B Operating Instructions Manual

2.4ghz cordless answering system
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  • Page 1 Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www Panasonic corn for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico...
  • Page 2: 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...
  • Page 3: For Best Performance

    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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Location of Controls Displays Settings Connections Battery Charge Selecting the Dialing Mode Selecting the Line Mode Programmable Functions Setting the Auto Talk Feature Selecting the Ringer Volume Preparing the Answering System Greeting Message Programming Summary for the Answering System Day and Time Adjustment Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time Selecting the Number of Rings...
  • Page 5 Editing an Item in the Directory Erasing an Item from the Directory Intercom Transferring a Call Using the Intercom Special Features Automatic Security Code Setting For Call Waiting Service Users How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) Temporary Tone Dialing fFor Rotarv or Pulse Service Users) FLASH Butt&...
  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Base unit Antennas (p 3, 10) Button (p 52) IN USEKHARG (REDIAUPALBE) Button Button (p 54, 55) : (HOLD/RINGER] Button (p 18,29) blC (Microphone) (p 19, 28, 31, 52)
  • Page 7 NEW ME Button (P 57) CALLER ID indicator (P 31, 33) ANSWER ON Indicator (p 56, 57, 59) ANSWER ON Button Ii?&@ Button (p 55) REETING EDIT Buttoti (P 19,37) (STOP/EXIT) (p 19, 34, 48, 56, 57) Navigator Key uzmml,m) (p 20, 29, 34, 48, 57) (eriAae 1,591...
  • Page 8 I) Location of Controls Handset Headset Jack (p 70). . , (m] Button (p 26, 31) (Channel) Button (p 15, 21, 26,34,44,47) (m] Button (p 55) Charge Contact (p 12) [FLASH/CALL WAIT Button (p 54, 55, 66) PLAYBACK Display (p 9, 72) (DIRECT) Button 41,42) (INTERCOM/CLEAR]...
  • Page 9: Displays

    Displays Handset @fYz2!q IIll @JThe 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...
  • Page 10: Settings

    Settings Connections f r o m being disconnected *USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR *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 79...
  • Page 11: Battery Charge

    Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use indicator lights and *The IN USE/CHARGE a beep sounds 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,...
  • Page 12: Battery Information

    I) Settings battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p 11) While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby) *Within about 10 feet (3 m) Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing...
  • Page 13: Selecting The Dialing Mode

    Selecting the Dialing Mode You can program the dialing mode 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. (FUNCTI~N/EXIT/CH) Press Press @ or &J repeatedly until the arrow...
  • Page 14: Selecting The Line Mode

    r) 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.
  • Page 15: Programmable Functions

    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 (FUNCTI~N/EXIT/CH] <Function menu>* Ringer...
  • Page 16: Setting The Auto Talk Feature

    e Programmable Functions Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing (ml the feature ON by programming Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
  • Page 17: Selecting The Ringer Volume

    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. (FUNCTI~NIEXITICH~ Press Press @ or @ repeatedly until the...
  • Page 18 I) 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 (HOLD/RINGER)
  • Page 19: Preparing The Answering System

    Preparing the Answering System w Greeting Message You can record a personal greeting message of greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be slaved when a call is received (II 201 irrg, incoming, etc ) are stored in cording time is about 15 minu To record a greeting message Press and hold...
  • Page 20 I) Preparing the Answering System To adjust the speaker volume: 9 levels (O-8) are available while using the answering system To increase, press &J To decrease, press @ 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 ”...
  • Page 21: Programming Summary For The Answering System

    Programming Summary for the Answering System You can program the following functions base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. [FUNCTIONIEXITICH) Press Press @ or @ to select “Program", and press key) Press @I or @ to select “ (Yes key) *"Answering system...
  • Page 22: Day And Time Adjustment

    I) Preparing the Answering System Day and Time Adjustment Press (FUN~TI~N/EXITICH] Press @ or &J repeatedly until the arrow points “ProgramV Press FWD/EDIT @ Press @ or @ repeatedly until the arrow points to "TAD program" Press FWD/EDIT @I *The base unit display shows programming options Press l5J is announced...
  • Page 23 Press FWD/EDIT @ (Save key) *The unit announces the day/time The clock starts working *If 6 beeps sound, the setting is not correct Start again from step 5 *To return to the standby mode, press FUNCTION/EXIT/CH *In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12 (To set 13 00 hours, enter “01 00”, and select “PM”...
  • Page 24: Selecting The Caller's Recording Time

    I) Preparing the Answering System Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes” [FUN~TIONIEXITKH) Press Press @ or @ repeatedly until the arrow points to "Program"...
  • Page 25: Selecting The Number Of Rings

    Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering system answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”* Your phone comes from the factory set to “Toll saver”* Press (FUN~TI~N/E~IT/~H] Press @ or @ repeatedly until the arrow points to "Program"...
  • Page 26: Making Calls

    Making Calls With the Handset [FUN~TI~N/EXIT/~H) Press [TALK) 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 To hang up, press (TALK] or place the handset on the base unit *If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and link to base...
  • Page 27: Lighted Handset Keypad

    To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number @If you misdial, press INTERCOM/CLEAR and dial again Press (TALK] *After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength To hang up, press (m) or place the handset on the base unit To redial after confirming the last number dialed Press...
  • Page 28: With The Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)

    e Making Calls With the Base Unit Press (DIGITAL sp-PHONE) *The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights Dial a phone number When the other patty answers, talk into the MIC (microphone) To hang up, press *The indicator light goes out *To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone -If the handset is off the base unit, press [TALK) -If on the base unit, just lift up *During a call using the handset, the call can be switched to the speakerphone by...
  • Page 29 Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following *Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room *If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press @ to decrease the speaker volume *If the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation, press @I to decrease the speaker volume To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking To increase, press @I...
  • Page 30: Simultaneous Keypad Dialing

    I) Making Calls Simultaneous Keypad Dialing You can use the base unit like a standard telephone After pressing (m] to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also dial using the base unit keypad Handset Press (TALK] Base unit Dial a telephone number while...
  • Page 31: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, and the CALLER ID indicator flashes quickly If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p 32) In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call With the Handset If the handset is off the base unit,...
  • Page 32: Caller Id Service

    Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s information will be shown on the handset and base unit displays after the first ring The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers in the Caller List The Caller List information is sorted by the most recent to the oldest...
  • Page 33: To Check The Number Of New Calls

    *Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases -If the caller dialed from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service, the display will show “Out of area" --If the caller has requested not to display his/her information, the display will show “Private caller"...
  • Page 34: Using The Caller List

    Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List You can view the caller list with the handset or the base unit Caller List information includes the caller’s name and phone number, the time and date the call was received, and the number of times that caller called (P 35) Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
  • Page 35: Calling Back From The Caller List

    What “4” means When the display shows ‘V”, you have already viewed this calling information, answered the call, called back the caller or played back the message (p 57) If the same caller calls again, the call entry with “4” will be replaced with the new call entry If a caller calls more than once The number of times the same caller called is...
  • Page 36: Editing The Caller's Phone Number

    I) Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns using the handset or the base unit Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset Press @ or @ to enter the Caller List Press @ or @ repeatedly to find the desired caller, and press...
  • Page 37 With the base unit Press Q or @ to enter the Caller List Press Q or Q repeatedly to find the desired caller Press (GREETING/EDIT] a pattern *Each time you press GREETING/EDIT , the number is rearranged into one of 4 different patterns *The order in which patterns 0-a are displayed depends on how the...
  • Page 38: Storing Caller List Information In The Directory

    I) Using the Caller List Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory Storing must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press @ or @ to enter the Caller List Press @ or @ repeatedly to find the caller you want to store in the directory,...
  • Page 39: Erasing Caller List Information

    Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries with the handset or the base unit Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List With the handset: 1 EE;;-@;;;;;;;;, Press @I or @I repeatedly to...
  • Page 40 II) Using the Caller List To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries, make sure that Press Q or @ to select ‘All clear" FWD/EDIT @ Press (INTERC~M/CLEAR] All clear *A beep sounds and all entries are erased “0 new call"...
  • Page 41: One-Touch Dialer

    One-Touch Dialer You can store a phone number in the [DIRECT) button of the handset The stored number is dialed with a one-touch operation Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTIONIEXITICH) Press @ or &J repeatedly until the arrow...
  • Page 42: Dialing The Stored Number In The Direct Button

    q One Touch Dialer Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button Press [DIRECT] *The stored number is displayed Press (TALK] The number is dialed *You can also dial the stored number by pressing (-1 (If your line has rotary or pulse service, any access numbers stored after pressing (TONE] will not be dialed ) 1234567890123456 789012...
  • Page 43: Using The Directory

    Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset or base unit display Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory...
  • Page 44 e Using the Directory Press (FUNCTI~N/EXIT/CH) While the arrow points to “Save directory", *The display shows the number of stored items in the directory Enter a name, up to 15 characters using the dialing buttons (p 45) *To move the cursor, press BACK @ or FWD/EDIT @ *If a name is not required, press and go to step 5...
  • Page 45: Selecting Characters To Enter Names

    Selecting Characters to Enter Names The handset dialing buttons (@ to @), BACK @I @ can be used to enter letters FWD/EDIT and symbols The letters are printed on the dialing buttons Pressina each button selects a character as shown below move the cursor to the left move the cursor to the right *To enter another character using the same dialing button, press...
  • Page 46 I) Using the Directory For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: Press (FUNCTIONIEXITI~H) While the arrow points to “save directory", press key) (Yes Press (SJ Press @ six times, then press (@ to move the cursor to the right Press @I four times Press FWD/EDIT Press Q...
  • Page 47: Finding Items In The Directory

    Finding Items in the Directory You can search the directory using the handset or the base unit Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset Press l?J or &I repeatedly until the desired item is displayed *All directory items are stored in the order shown on the right To search for a name by initial...
  • Page 48 I) Using the Directory With the base unit Press &I or Q to enter the directory list Press @ or Q *The first item is displayed Press @I or @ repeatedly until the desired item is displayed *All directory items are stored in the order shown on the right To search for a name by initial @ Press the dialing button for the...
  • Page 49: Dialing From The Directory

    Index table Dialing from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset BACK @ Press &J to enter the directory list Directory b=Caller's Press FJ or Q *The first item is displayed Press @ or @ repeatedly to find the directory item that you want to dial *To search for the item by initial,...
  • Page 50: Editing An Item In The Directory

    I) Using the Directory Editing an Item in the Directory Programming must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press BACK @ the directory list Press Q or Q *The first item is displayed Press @ or @ repeatedly to find the directory item you want to change, and press...
  • Page 51: Erasing An Item From The Directory

    Erasing an Item from the Directory You can erase an item using the handset or the base unit Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset Press BACK @ @ to enter the directory list Press Q or &J *The first item is displayed Press m or &J repeatedly to...
  • Page 52: Intercom

    Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit Paging the base unit from the handset Handset [INTERC~M/CLEARI Press Talk to the paged party after the beeps is displayed *“Intercom" Base unit When the other party’s voice is heard, answer using the MIC Handset...
  • Page 53: Transferring A Call Using The Intercom

    During an intercom call: *Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset *If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the base unit speaker volume by pressing *If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to ring To answer, press (TALK) or [DIGITAL SP-PHONE) Transferring a Call Using the Intercom The intercom can be used during a call This feature enables you to...
  • Page 54: Special Features

    Special Features Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user For Call Waiting Service Users Press...
  • Page 55: Temporary Tone Dialing

    Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) Press before entering access numbers which require tone dialing (TONE) *The dialing mode changes to tone You can enter numbers to access an answering service, electronic banking service, etc When you hang up, the mode will return to pulse *Access numbers entered after pressing redialing...
  • Page 56: Setting The Unit To Answer Calls

    Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded While recording, flash on the base unit display Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Press [ANSWER ON] s y s t e m *The indicator lights and heard unit will announce...
  • Page 57: Listening To Messages

    Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display If the ANSWER ON indicator flashes, new messages have been recorded Listening to only new messages Press (NEW MESSAGE) briefly *The unit announces the number of new messages and plays them back Listening to all recorded messages...
  • Page 58: From The Handset

    r) Listening to Messages For Caller ID service users (p During playback, the base unit display will show the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played To call back the displayed number: During playback, lift the handset and press (TALK] within 10 seconds, or press ITAL *The...
  • Page 59: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 5 minutes New messages cannot be recorded when -“Memory full” is heard -“Message full” flashes on the base unit display -the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly Erase some, or all, of the messages We recommend you erase unnecessary messages after each playback Erasing a specific message...
  • Page 60: Remote Operation From A Touch Tone Phone

    You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit *To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 64 Summary of remote operation Call your unit from a touch tone phone Enter your remote code (p 61) during or after the greeting message *The number of new messages is heard...
  • Page 61: Setting The Remote Code

    Setting the Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages Choose any 24git number (00-99) The factory preset remote code is “11” If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11” Use the handset near the base unit.
  • Page 62: Voice Menu

    I) Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts *[*-s[Fjm Press 1 to play back all messages Press Q Press 1 to play back new messages Press Q Press CiJ Press @...
  • Page 63 All Message Playback All recorded messages are played back At the end of the last message, “End of final message” is heard The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes New Message Playback Only new messages are played back At the end of the last message, “End of final message”...
  • Page 64: Direct Remote Operation

    * Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu To end the remote operation, hang up anytime Direct commands NEW MESSAGE PLAY BACK...
  • Page 65 ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF Turning on the answering system Call your unit and wait for 15 rings *The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played *The answering system will turn on Hang up or enter the remote code for other options *When turning on the answering system using a rotary or pulse service telephone,...
  • Page 66: Remote Operation With The Handset

    Remote Operation with the Handset You can operate your answering system with the handset The announcements and recorded messages can only be heard with the handset Summary of remote operation Press (FLASH/CALL WAIT~PLAYBACK] *The number of new messages is heard *“Remote operation"...
  • Page 67: Direct Commands

    Direct commands NEW MESSAGE PLAY BACK ALL MESSAGE PLAY BACK REPEAT (During playback) SKIP (During playback) STOP ERASING A SPECIFIC MESSAGE (During playback) ERASING ALL M E S S A G E S ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF ANSWERING SYSTEM ON *Only new messages are played back *All messages are played back *The current message is repeated can also press...
  • Page 68: Wall Mounting

    Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate Adjust the angle of the cradle @Slide the lock switch to “RELEASE” @Rotate the cradle 90” until it faces straight @%de the lock switch to “LOCK” with the cradle facing straight Connect the AC adaptor @Tuck the telephone line...
  • Page 69 Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit, then slide down *Raise the antennas To charge the handset battery: Place the handset in the cradle as shown *The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights I N U S E / C H A R G E Indicator...
  • Page 70: Using The Belt Clip

    To attach the belt clip Using an Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88 headset To order call the accessories telephone number on page 2 Connecting the headset to the handset...
  • Page 71: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement If "Recharge battery" is displayed and/or “ 1 fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P510 (N4HKGMBOOOOl) battery To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2 Carefully insert a flat metal object in the slot, and push...
  • Page 72: If The Following Appear

    If the Following Appear... If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the handset or the base unit Handset display Not available The battery needs to be charged Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (P 11) The handset has lost communication with the base unit Place the handset on the base unit...
  • Page 73: Base Unit Display

    Base unit display When the clock needs adjusting, the day and time flashes with “a” Adjust the clock (p 22) Your greeting message was not recorded correctly Record it again (p 19) If message memory is full, ‘Message full" will flash Erase some, or all, of the messages The display will be shown when the handset is...
  • Page 74: Before Requesting Help

    Cordless Telephone Problem "No link to base. Place on cradle and try again. ” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds Static, sound cuts in/out, fades Interference from other electrical units The handset and/or the base *The ringer volume is set to OFF Set to...
  • Page 75 Problem The unit does not display the *YOU need to subscribe to a Caller ID caller’s name and/or phone number The handset or base unit display goes to the standby mode while viewing the Caller List When a second call is received during a conversation, the unit does not display the new caller’s...
  • Page 76 I) Before Requesting Help Problem You cannot have a conversation using the handset You cannot have a conversation using the headset Answering System Problem The answering system is on, but incoming messages are not recorded You cannot listen to the recorded messages ‘Message full"...
  • Page 77 Problem You cannot operate the answering system with the handset While recording a greeting message, the unit starts to ring and stops recording During playback, the unit starts to ring and stops playback The base unit does not display the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played Remedy...
  • Page 78 I) Before Requesting Help General Problem The unit does not work You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode Previously programmed information is erased "Recharge battery" displayed on the handset, “E I I” flashes or the unit beeps intermittently You charged the battery fully, but “Recharge...
  • Page 79: Adding Another Phone

    Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use the Panasonic T-adaptor KX-J66 To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2 T-Adaptor (KX-J66) Remedy...
  • Page 80: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury Read and understand all instructions Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit Unplug this unit from AC outlets before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this unit near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or the like...
  • Page 81 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions 1 Use only the battery(ies) specified 2 Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire They may explode Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions 3 Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies) Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed...
  • Page 82: Fcc And Other Information

    FCC and Other Information If requested by the telephone company, inform them as follows F C C R e g i s t r a t i o n N o Ringer Equivalence The particular telephone line to which the equipment is connected This unit must not be connected to a coin operated line If you are on a party line, check with your local telephone company Ringer Equivalence No.
  • Page 83 If there is any trouble - disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone If the known working phone operates properly, have your unit repaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your...
  • Page 84: For Product Service

    Symptom &end the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured ADO not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices These locations do not repair consumer products This cordless telephone is designed for use in the United States of America Sale or use of this product in other countries may violate local laws Ce telephone sans fil est concu pour &re utilise aux ctats-Unis d’Am&ique...
  • Page 85 How to Set Up the Unit Connect as shown. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. Place the handset on the base unit *The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds one 0 Wall Mounting The AC Adaptor must remain connected For maximum distance and noise-free operation, place the base unit in a HIGH...
  • Page 86 How to Operate the Unit Raise the base unit antennas for best reception. Display (FUNCTI~N/E~~TICH) (FUNCTI~N/E~~TICH) [INTERCOM/CLEAR) Attention: *Recharge the battery when “Recharge battery" -“ 1 I” flashes on the display, or -the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use *Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month.
  • Page 87 With thghandset 7 Press ITALKJ. 2 Dial a phone number 3 To hang up, press (m] or place the handset on the base unit. *To dial after confirming the entered number, enter a phone number and press *If noise Interferes with the conversation, press channel or move closer to the base unit.
  • Page 88 Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers In the directory All directory items are sorted by the first word In alphabetical order Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset or base unit display To store names and phone numbers in the directory Use the handset near the base unit.
  • Page 89 With the base unit 7 Press @I or @ to enter the directory list. 2 Press Q or Q. 3 Press @ or &I repeatedly to find the desired item. *To search for a name by Initial: Press the dialing button for the first letter of the desired name until any name with the same initial name displayed.
  • Page 90 You can check who has called as follows. Ex. When you search from the most recent call: With the handset 1 Press FJ or Q. 2 Press #J repeatedly to find the desired caller elf there no name rnformation display will only show the phone number. *To return to the prevrous caller, press @.
  • Page 91 You can program the followrng functions using the handset near the base unit. The base unit display shows programmrng options or settings. Make sure the unit In the standby mode initially @ Setting the day/time + Q or @ to select “Program" + (FUN~TIONIEXITICH) es key) + @I or @ to select “...
  • Page 92: Recording A Greeting Message

    Recording a Greeting Message You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. All messages (greeting, Incoming, etc.) are stored In digital memory The total recording time IS about 15 minutes. Press and hold (GREETING/EDIT) until a beep heard.
  • Page 93 Caution-To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the base unit should be rnstalled with its antenna located at 20 cm or more from persons and handset should be carned with the specific belt-clip provided for the handset to ensure compliance. Other non-tested belt-clips or similar body-worn accessones may not comply, therefore, should be avoided.
  • Page 94 1 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL ) FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 110 ELGIN IL POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY THE ADDRESSEE PaIMbSOniC CUSTOMER CARE PLAN ADMINISTRATION PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY 545 TOLLGATE RD STE C ELGIN IL 60123-9964 l.II..II ..papualxa Uij Hwuolsnj auS%ar.
  • Page 95 We will contact you rom more information about the Customer are OR CALL: I OWN A @ Panasonic., M o d e l N o Serial No I would like more information regarding the “Early Bird”...

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