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2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone KX-TG2205W Model No. Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico...
Before Initial Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 26 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Attach your purchase receipt here. For your future reference Serial No. (found on the bottom of the unit)
For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use (p. 8). 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...
Location of Controls Handset Back side Speaker (p. 13) TALK/MUTE Indicator (p. 10, 12, 15) Button (p. 17) (MUTE) Headset Jack (p. 19) (TALK) Button (p. 12, 14) (Speakerphone) Button (p. 12, 14) Button (p. 17) (TONE) (FLASH/CALL!WAIT) Button (p. 17, 18) How to use the Navigator key This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.
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Location of Controls Base unit Charge Contacts (p. 9) Antenna (p. 3, 7) Hook (p. 20, 21) CHARGE Indicator (p. 8) IN USE/HOLD Indicator (p. 13, 16) (HANDSETÒLOCATOR) (p. 16) Button...
Hooks Raise the antenna. •USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. KX-TCA1-G). •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 23.
Settings Installing the Battery in the Handset Insert the battery into the handset as shown (#), matching the correct polarity. Press the battery down until it places into the compartment ($). When finished, close the cover. Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before initial use.
•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the RECHARGE indicator will continue to flash. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 8): Operation While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby) •The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions...
Settings 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 not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
Ringer Volume You can program 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 not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
Making Calls Press •The TALK/MUTE indicator lights. Dial a phone number. To hang up, press the handset on the base unit. •The indicator light goes out. •If an alarm tone sounds in step 1, move closer to the base unit or place the handset on the base unit and try again.
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If noise interferes with the conversation Press Ü to select a clearer channel in the talk mode, or move closer to the base unit. To redial the last number dialed on the handset Press and press To adjust the receiver volume (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW) or speaker volume (6 levels) while talking To increase, press .
Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings and the IN USE/HOLD indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If the handset is off the base unit; Press •You can also answer a call by pressing any dialing button (0) to (9), (*) or (#) (—Any Key Talk).
Speed Dialer Storing Phone Numbers You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the handset. The dialing buttons ( ) function as memory stations. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
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. Handset Locator You can locate the handset or page the handset user with beep tones from the base unit.
•The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call. •To return to the first caller, press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT) again. •The call waiting service cannot be used when a parallel connected telephone is in use. •If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone company for details.
—muting your conversation. Selecting the flash time The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following flash times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 ms (milliseconds)”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “700 ms”.
Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA88 or KX-TCA90 headset. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Connecting an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect an optional headset to the headset jack as shown below.
Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow. •The word “UP” should face upward.
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Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. •Raise the antenna. •Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected. To charge the handset battery: Fix the charge contacts (#) and insert the hook to the handset hole ($).
Battery Replacement If the RECHARGE indicator flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P511 (PQPP511SVC) battery. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Press the notch on the handset cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow.
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. Standard Telephone Single-Line Telephone Jack...
Troubleshooting Problem The unit does not work. An alarm tone sounds. Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units. The unit does not ring. You cannot program items such as the dialing mode. Previously programmed information is erased. You cannot store a phone number in memory.
(p. 19). • may have been pressed, press to continue the conversation with the headset. •Call our customer call center at 1-800-211-PANA(7262). •Panasonic’s e-mail address for customer inquiries: consumerproducts@panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY.
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. 11. Read and understand all instructions. 12. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 13.
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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.
The REN is useful in determining the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0).
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TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR.
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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 telephone company.
Hold alarm... 13 I Installation AC adaptor ...7 Adding another phone... 23 Battery...8 Telephone line cord ... 7 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) L Location of controls ... 5, 6 M Making Calls...12 Microphone ... 12 Muting a conversation ... 17 N Noise ...
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Symptom •Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. •Do 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. If you need assistance with the set-up or operation,...