2.4ghz digital cordless answering system (91 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic KX-TG2216FV
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PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Phone Operating Instructions KX-TG2216FV Model No.
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Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 46 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Caller ID, Call Waiting and Voice Mail Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number.
For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery powers the handset. Install the battery in the handset and 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.
Hooks Raise the antenna. • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV19 (Order No. PQLV19Z). • 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 Caller ID, you cannot access Caller ID services.
Installing the Battery in the Handset Pull down the latch ( remove the cover ( Insert the battery ( press it down until it snaps into the compartment ( Close the cover ( Push the latch upward until it snaps shut.
If you cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery, but after a few telephone calls, “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “ flash, the battery needs to be replaced. Please order a new Panasonic HHR-P513 battery at the telephone number shown on page 2. To replace the battery, see page 9.
Programmable Functions Programming Guidelines This unit has programmable functions. They are selected from the function menu on the display (p. 12). Buttons/Keys Soft keys : work as function keys when a function is displayed above a soft key. When “ ” or “ ” is displayed, you can use the navigator key [ ] or [ ] as a scroll key.
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. • After programming is complete, the display will return to the main menu or the sub-menu depending on which menu the selected item is located.
Display Language You can select either ENGLISH or SPANISH as the display language. The factory preset is ENGLISH. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [ ] or [ ], then press Select. Scroll to “Change language” by pressing [ ] or [ ], then press Select.
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.
Auto Talk The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing [ ] or [ factory preset is OFF. Press [MENU]. Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [ ] or [ ], then press Select.
Programmable Functions Ringer Volume You can select the handset ringer volume HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF. The factory preset is HIGH. If set to OFF, the handset will not ring. Press [MENU]. Press Select at “Ringer setting”. Press Select at “Ringer volume”. Select the desired volume level by pressing [ ] or [ ].
Ringer Tone You can select one of 6 ringer tones for external calls on the handset. The factory preset is 1. Press [MENU]. Press Select at “Ringer setting”. Scroll to “Ringer tone” by pressing [ ] or [ ], then press Select. Select the desired tone by pressing [ ] or [ ].
Making Calls Press • “Talk” is displayed. Dial a phone number. • The dialed number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call. To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit. To have a hands-free phone conversation Press •...
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To dial after confirming the entered number Enter a phone number. 3334444 Clear Pause • If you misdial, press Clear. Enter the correct number. • If a pause is required for dialing, press Pause where needed (p. 36). • To cancel, press [OFF]. Press [ ] or [ To hang up, press [OFF] or...
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 [ ]. To decrease volume, press [ ]. • The display shows the current volume setting. •...
Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Caller ID, the caller’s name and phone number will be displayed and recorded in the Caller List. How caller information is displayed when a call is...
Using the Caller List The unit can record information up to 30 different callers and store this information in the Caller List. Caller information is sorted by the most recent call to the oldest. When the 31 call is received, the information from the 1 The unit will also tell you how many calls you missed while you were out or unavailable to answer the phone.
What “ ” means “ ” indicates you have already viewed this calling information, answered the call or called back the caller. If the same caller calls again, the call entry with “ ” will be replaced with the new call entry. If a caller calls more than once The number of times the same caller called is displayed (“X2”...
Area code Phone no. 1– Area code • The order in which patterns depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2. To continue with making a call from the Caller List, press [ ] or [ To continue with storing the number in the phone book, press Save.
Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature There are 3 patterns of phone number ( , your phone to automatically edit an in-coming Caller ID number into a pattern of your choice, and display the Caller ID number with that pattern. After this feature is activated, Caller ID numbers coming from specific area codes (201, for example), from which the Caller ID numbers have been chosen to follow the desired pattern (7-digit pattern, for example), will be automatically edited from...
Using the Caller List Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book 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. • You can also enter by pressing [ ] or [ ]. Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [ ] or [ ].
Erasing Caller Information To erase a specific caller Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List. • You can also enter by pressing [ ] or [ ]. Scroll to the desired caller by pressing [ ] or [ ], then press Erase. •...
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 Press 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. Characters Keys # & ’ ( ) , – . / 1 a b c A B C 2 d e f D E F 3 g h i G H I 4...
Phone book items are sorted in the following order: Alphabet letters (Alphabetical) Space & ’ ( ) , – . / Telephone numbers (If no name is stored) Press Call, [ • The displayed phone number is dialed. To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.
Editing an Item in the Phone Book Press Phone book to enter the phone book. Press Search. Scroll to the desired item by pressing [ ] or [ ], then press Select. • To search for the item by initial, see page 30. Press Edit.
After the voice mail box has received messages, “Voice Mail” will be displayed on the handset and the VM (Voice Mail) indicator on the base unit will flash.
— your unit is connected to a business or office telephone system (PBX). If you are not sure which setting is required, consult your local telephone company or contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center. Press [MENU].
Press [MENU]. Scroll to “V.M. access” by pressing [ ] or [ ], then press Select. • The unit is connected to the telephone line and dials the access number (p. 32) in speakerphone mode. • If 3 beeps sound and “Store VM access#” is displayed, a voice mail access number is not stored.
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. Handset Locator You can locate the handset or page the handset user with beep tones from the base unit.
• Call waiting service cannot be used when: — the first call is placed on hold, or — a parallel connected telephone is in use. • If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone company for details. Call Waiting Caller ID...
FLASH Button 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 following operations: — temporary tone dialing, or —...
Feed the AC adaptor cord through the wall mounting adaptor. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor ( Connect the telephone line cord ( Insert (A) and (B) hooks on the wall mounting adaptor into the holes on the base unit.
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Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. • Raise the antenna. To charge the handset battery: Place the handset on the base unit.
Belt Clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip. To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Headset Connecting the headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversation. Connecting the headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and insert the headset plug into the headset jack as shown below.
How to wear the headset Adjust the ear rest for left side or right side use. • Rotate the ear rest as shown depending on which ear you will wear the headset on. • If you wear the headset on the right ear, should face away from you.
Direct Commands After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items by direct commands ([0] to [9]) instead of using the soft keys. Ringer setting Ringer volume [0] : [1] : [2] : Medium [3] : High Ringer tone [1] [6] [1]–...
Troubleshooting Problem The unit does not work. “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 does not ring. The handset display is blank.
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Disconnect it and try again. • Other electrical appliances connected to the same outlet may be interfering with Caller ID. • Telephone line noise may be affecting Caller ID. • The caller requested not to send his/her Caller ID information (p. 21).
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• If “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset, press [ ] to switch to 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. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 3.
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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 used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs 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...
Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen, TX 78503 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)- 768-2910. For warranty service for headsets if a headset is included with this product please call Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
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Accessory Purchases: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ni-MH battery (2.4 V, 1,500 mAh) 2.402 GHz – 2.480 GHz ⁄ " x 2 Approx. 230 g (0.51 lb.) 1,000,000 Tone (DTMF)/Pulse Date of purchase ® Partner, Panasonic has NERGY NERGY TAR is a ⁄ " x 7 ⁄ ") ⁄...
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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.