Panasonic KX-TG2258CS Operating Instructions Manual

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2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System
Operating Instructions
KX-TG2258CS
Model No.
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Call Display Compatible
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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  • Page 1 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions KX-TG2258CS Model No. Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Call Display Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 2 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✤.❇m ✥ Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Call Display and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Call Display this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number. Visual Call Waiting/Call Waiting Deluxe, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call,...
  • Page 3: For Best Performance

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✤.❇m ✦ For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 9). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ✷✸✸✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮✻O✰.❇m ✧ Contents Preparation Location of Controls ........6 Settings .
  • Page 5 ✷✸✸✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮✻O✰.❇m 5 Contents Intercom ..........38 Transferring a Call .
  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✩ Location of Controls Base unit Display [ANSWER ON] and Indicator [STOP] (p. 45) ANSWER ON STOP (p. 20, 48) [REPEAT] (p. 48) [SKIP] (p. 48) REPEAT SKIP [GREETING MESSAGE/SLOW TALK REC] (Record) GREETING 2WAY REC [MEMO/2WAY (p. 20) CHECK ERASE MEMO...
  • Page 7 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✪ Location of Controls Handset Back side Ringer Indicator (p. 27) Antenna Speaker Ringer Indicator (p. 27) Receiver Soft Keys Display (see below) Headset Jack (p. 55) [OFF] (p. 11, 23) ] (TALK/Channel) (p. 23, 24) [MENU] (p. 11) ] (Speakerphone/Channel) (p.
  • Page 8: Settings

    Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV19. • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) • If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display services, you cannot access those services.
  • Page 9: Selecting The Display And Voice Guidance Language

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✬ Settings Selecting the Display and Voice Guidance Language After installing the battery in the handset, the handset display will prompt you to set the display and voice guidance language to English or French. If you do not set a display and voice guidance language, the following functions will not work properly: —...
  • Page 10: Battery Information

    “ Recharge battery ” is displayed and/or “ ” continues to flash, the battery needs to be replaced. Please order a new Panasonic HHR- P513 battery. To replace the battery, see page 8. A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.
  • Page 11: Programmable Functions

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✤✤ Programmable Functions Programming Guidelines Handset This unit has programmable functions. They are selected from the function menu on the display (p. 12). Buttons/Keys [OFF] Soft keys : allows you to exit work as function keys when programming mode at any a function is displayed time.
  • Page 12: Function Menu Table

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✤✥ Programmable Functions Useful information: • If Select is pressed while “ ---(Go back)--- ” is displayed, the unit will go back to the previous menu mode. If you press the key in the main menu, the unit will exit programming mode. •...
  • Page 13: Date And Time

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✤✦ Programmable Functions Date and Time Handset “ ” flashes on the base unit display if the clock has not been set. Set the clock by following the steps below. Press [MENU] . Scroll to “ Date and time ” by pressing [ ] or Date and time [ ] , then press Select .
  • Page 14: Dialing Mode

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✤✧ Programmable Functions Dialing Mode Handset If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, set dialing mode to “Pulse”. The factory preset is “Tone”. Press [MENU] . Scroll to “ Initial setting ” by pressing [ ] Initial setting or [ ] , then press Select .
  • Page 15: Voice Enhancer Technology

    OFF at the factory. Under normal conditions, cordless phones are limited to a narrowed frequency bandwidth (300Hz to 3.5KHz). Panasonic’s new Voice Enhancer Technology cordless phones are able to simulate a band signal above and below the normal bandwidth limitations.
  • Page 16: Talking Call Display

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✤✩ Programmable Functions Talking Call Display Handset After subscribing to a Call Display service, the handset will display a caller’s name and phone number (p. 28). Name and telephone number Call Display service is required. This Talking Call Display feature allows the unit to announce a displayed caller’s name through the handset and base unit speakers while a call is being received (p.
  • Page 17: Lcd Contrast

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✤✪ Programmable Functions LCD Contrast Handset You can select the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). The factory preset is level 3. Press [MENU] . Scroll to “ Initial setting ” by pressing [ ] Initial setting or [ ] , then press Select . Exit Select Press Select at “...
  • Page 18: Ringer Volume

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✤✫ Programmable Functions Ringer Volume You can select the handset or base unit ringer volume HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. The factory preset is HIGH. If set to OFF, the handset or base unit will not ring and a caller’s name will not be announced even if the Talking Call Display feature is ON (p.
  • Page 19: Ringer Tone

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✤✬ Programmable Functions Ringer Tone Handset You can select one of 6 ringer tones for external calls on the handset and the base unit. The factory preset is 1. Press [MENU] . Press Select at “ Ringer setting ”. Ringer setting Exit Select...
  • Page 20 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✥✣ Preparing the Answering System To record a greeting message Sample greeting message “Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.” Press [GREETING REC] . [GREETING REC] •...
  • Page 21: Caller's Recording Time

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✥✤ Preparing the Answering System Pre-recorded greeting If you do not record a greeting (p. 20), one of two greetings will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (see below). To check the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK] . •...
  • Page 22: Number Of Rings

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✥.❇m ✥✥ Preparing the Answering System Number of Rings Handset You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”. Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Caller’s Recording Time”...
  • Page 23: Making Calls

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✦.❇m ✥✦ Making Calls Using the Handset Handset Press [ • “ Talk ” is displayed. Dial a phone number. • The dialed number is displayed. Display • After a few seconds, the display will Soft [ ], [ ] show the length of the call.
  • Page 24 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✦.❇m ✥✧ Making Calls To dial after confirming the To redial using the redial list (Memory Redial) entered number The last 5 phone numbers dialed with the handset are stored in the redial list. Enter a phone number. 3334444 Press [REDIAL] . Clear Pause 333-4444...
  • Page 25 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✦.❇m ✥5 Making Calls To adjust the receiver/speaker volume while talking 3 levels (HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW) are available for the receiver and 6 levels for the speaker. To increase volume, press e.g. Receiver volume: High To decrease volume, press Speaker volume: level 6 •...
  • Page 26: Using The Base Unit

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✦.❇m ✥✩ Making Calls Using the Base Unit Base Unit Press [SP-PHONE] . [REDIAL] • The SP-PHONE indicator lights. Dial a phone number. [HOLD] When the other party answers, [SP-PHONE] speak into the MIC (microphone). and Indicator To hang up, press [SP-PHONE] . •...
  • Page 27: Answering Calls

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✦.❇m ✥✪ Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings and “ Incoming call ” is displayed, and the Ringer indicator on the handset and the IN USE/CHARGE indicator on the base unit flash rapidly. If you subscribe to a Call Display service, see page 28. Ringer Indicator Handset Press [...
  • Page 28: Call Display Service

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✥✫ Call Display Service This unit is compatible with Call Display services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Call Display service, the caller’s name and phone number will be displayed and recorded in the Caller List. How caller information is displayed and a caller’s name is announced when a call is received When a call comes in, the unit will ring and the caller...
  • Page 29: Using The Caller List

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✥✬ Call Display Service Using the Talking Call Display feature: • To use this feature, you need to subscribe to Call Display service. For further information, please contact your telephone company. • If a caller dialed from an area which does not provide a name display service, the unit will announce “...
  • Page 30: Viewing The Caller List

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✣ Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List Handset Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List. 2 missed calls Rcvd Phone • You can also enter by pressing [ ] or [ ] . calls book 2 missed calls =Scroll list To search from the most recent call, press [ ] .
  • Page 31: Editing The Caller's Phone Number

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✤ Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number Handset You can edit a phone number in the Caller List to call it back or store it in the phone book. Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List. 2 missed calls Rcvd Phone...
  • Page 32: Storing Caller Information In The Phone Book

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✥ Using the Caller List Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book Handset Callers’ names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List can be stored in the phone book. Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List. 2 missed calls Rcvd Phone...
  • Page 33: Erasing Caller Information

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✦ Using the Caller List Erasing Caller Information Handset To erase a specific caller Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List. 2 missed calls Rcvd Phone • You can also enter by pressing [ ] or [ ] . calls book 2 missed calls...
  • Page 34: Phone Book

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✧ Phone Book You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the handset phone book. All phone book items are sorted alphabetically. You can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. Storing Names and Numbers Handset Press Phone book .
  • Page 35: Selecting Characters To Enter Names

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦5 Phone Book Selecting characters to enter names Enter names using the dialing buttons. Press each button until the desired character is displayed. • Pressing each button selects a character in the order shown below. Keys Characters Keys Characters # &...
  • Page 36: Dialing From The Phone Book

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✩ Phone Book Dialing from the Phone Book Handset Press Phone book to enter the phone book. Press Search . Phone book 7 items Search Scroll to the desired item. To scroll down, press 0-9=Name search . To scroll up, press =Scroll list Phone book items are sorted in the following order: Alphabet letters (Alphabetical)
  • Page 37: Editing An Item In The Phone Book

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✪ Phone Book Editing an Item in the Phone Book Handset Press Phone book to enter the phone book. Press Search . Scroll to the desired item by pressing [ ] or Jane [ ] , then press Select . 345-6789 Call Select...
  • Page 38: Intercom

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✫ Intercom Handset Base Unit A 2-way intercom can be set up between the base unit and the handset. Paging the base unit from Paging the handset from the handset the base unit (Handset locator) Handset: Using this feature, you can also locate Press [MENU] .
  • Page 39: Transferring A Call

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✦✬ Intercom Transferring a Call Handset Base Unit You can transfer a call between the handset and the base unit. From the handset to the From the base unit to the base unit handset Handset: Base unit: During a call, press Hold . During a call, press [LOCATOR/INTERCOM] .
  • Page 40: Special Features

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✧✣ Special Features Automatic Security Code Setting Handset Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user. Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) Handset...
  • Page 41: Call Waiting Deluxe Service

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✧✤ Special Features Call Waiting Deluxe Service This unit is compatible with a Call Waiting Deluxe Service offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, Call Waiting Deluxe Service not only allows your handset to display the second caller’s information, but also offers you a variety of ways to deal with the second call (p.
  • Page 42 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✧✥ Special Features To use Call Waiting Deluxe Service You can choose from the options on the display as shown below. Display Signification Ans (Answer) Answers the second call, while keeping the first call on hold. Plays the pre-recorded hold message from the telephone Hold company for the second caller and the second call is put on hold.
  • Page 43: Using The Pause Key (For Pbx Line/Long Distance Calls)

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✧✦ Special Features After selecting “ Ans ” (Answer) or “ Hold ”: You can choose one of the following options: “ Return ”—to return to the waiting call. “ Drop ”—to hang up the current call and answer the waiting call. “...
  • Page 44: Flash Button

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✧.❇m ✧✧ Special Features FLASH Button Handset Base Unit Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call, or access optional telephone services such as Call Waiting. • Pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT] cancels the following operations: —...
  • Page 45: Automatic Answering Operation

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m ✧5 Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded. When the handset is on the base unit, the Ringer indicator on the handset will flash to indicate that a message is being recorded. •...
  • Page 46: Listening To Messages

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m ✧✩ Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. When new messages have been recorded, the NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes. Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, the unit will announce the day and time when each message was recorded (p.
  • Page 47: Using The Handset (Remote Operation)

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m ✧✪ Listening to Messages Using the Handset (Remote Operation) Handset To play back messages Press [MENU] . Scroll to “ Message play ” by pressing [ ] or Message play [ ] , then press Select . Exit Select •...
  • Page 48 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m ✧✫ Listening to Messages During playback To adjust the Base unit or Handset: speaker volume To increase volume, press [ ] . To decrease volume, press [ ] . • You can also adjust the receiver volume on the handset. To slow down the Base unit: Press [MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] .
  • Page 49: Erasing Messages

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m ✧✬ Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: —“ Memory full ” is heard. —“ ” is displayed on the base unit. FULL —the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on).
  • Page 50: Recording A Memo Message

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m 5✣ Recording a Memo Message Base Unit You can record your own voice memo message for up to 3 minutes in memory. NEW MESSAGE Indicator Press [MEMO/2WAY REC] . [STOP] After the long beep, speak clearly, 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC . •...
  • Page 51: Remote Operation From A Touch Tone Phone

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m 5✤ 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 through the Answering System (p. 52). • To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 53. Summary of remote operation Call your unit from a touch tone phone.
  • Page 52: Voice Menu

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m 5✥ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press [1] . All Message Playback. Press 1 to play back all messages. All recorded messages are Press 2 for other functions. played back. At the end of the Press [2] .
  • Page 53: Direct Remote Operation

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_5.❇m 5✦ 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 remote operation, hang up anytime.
  • Page 54: Wall Mounting

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✩.❇m 5✧ Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Push the hook and turn it Connect the telephone line cord. around. Turn the hook until a Mount the unit, then slide down. click is heard. •...
  • Page 55: Belt Clip

    To remove the belt clip Optional Headset Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Use only a Panasonic KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88C, KX-TCA91, or KX-TCA92 headset. Connecting an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and insert the headset plug into the headset jack as shown below.
  • Page 56: Direct Commands

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✩.❇m 5✩ Direct Commands Handset After pressing [MENU] , you can also program menu items by direct commands ( [0] to [9] ) instead of using the soft keys. Initial setting Ringer setting p. 17 LCD contrast p. 18 Ringer volume [1] [5] –...
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✩.❇m 5✪ Troubleshooting Cordless Telephone Problem Cause & Remedy “ No link to base. Place • You are too far from the base unit. Walk closer and try again. on cradle and try again. ” is displayed and an • Place the handset on the base unit and try alarm tone sounds.
  • Page 58 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✩.❇m 5✫ Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Remedy The unit does not display the • You need to subscribe to a Call Display caller’s name and/or phone service. number. • Other telephone equipment may be interfering with your phone. Disconnect it and try again.
  • Page 59 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✩.❇m 5✬ Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Remedy You cannot listen to recorded • Make sure the unit is not being used. messages. “ ” is displayed and the • Memory is full. Erase unnecessary FULL ANSWER ON indicator messages (p. 49). flashes rapidly.
  • Page 60 ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✩.❇m ✩✣ Troubleshooting General Problem Cause & Remedy The unit does not work. • Check the settings (p. 8–10). • Check whether the dialing mode setting is correct (p. 14). • Charge the battery fully (p. 9). • Clean the charge contacts and charge again (p.
  • Page 61: Important Information

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✩.❇m ✩✤ Important Information NOTICE: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration number. The abbreviation, “IC:”, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
  • Page 62: Safety Instructions

    ✿✤✦✪✣5Z✮_✩.❇m ✩✥ Safety Instructions Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below. Safety 1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
  • Page 63: Specifications

    • 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 specified authorized Panasonic Factory Servicentres. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone company.
  • Page 64: Warranty

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

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