Panasonic TG2550 - 2.4 Gigarange Cordless Phone Operating Instructions Manual

2.4ghz cordless phone with pulse-or-tone dialing capability

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2.4GHz Cordless Phone
KX-TG2550CS
Model No.
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
Call Display Compatible
AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use.

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  • Page 1 2.4GHz Cordless Phone KX-TG2550CS Model No. Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE Call Display Compatible AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use.
  • Page 2: Before Initial Use

    Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Call Display, Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) and Call Waiting Deluxe (Deluxe Call Waiting ID) are three features of this phone. Please contact your local telephone company to inquire if these services are available in your area.
  • Page 3: For Best Performance

    For Best Performance Battery Charge The battery is beneath this cover. A rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 7 hours before initial use (p. 11). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation Location of Controls................6 Handset Display................... 8 Settings....................10 Connections..................10 Battery Charge ................... 11 Selecting the Display Language ............13 Selecting the Dialing Mode..............14 Selecting the Line Mode ..............15 Programmable Functions ..............16 Setting the Auto Talk Feature............. 17 Selecting the Ringer Volume ..............
  • Page 5 Dialing from the Directory ..............35 Editing an Item in the Directory ............36 Erasing an Item from the Directory ............ 37 Voice Mail Service ................38 Storing a Voice Mail Access Number ..........38 Listening to Voice Mail Messages ............39 Special Features ..................
  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Handset Antenna Display (p. 8) Headset Jack (p. 47) Button (TALK) (p. 19, 21) Button (VOICE!MAIL) (p. 38) E M A V O I C Navigator Key T A L Button L O U (FUNCTION/EDIT) S E A R , BACK , OK (p.
  • Page 7 Base unit Antennas (p. 3, 10) Charge Contacts IN USE/CHARGE (p. 12) Indicator (p. 11, 40) CALL DISPLAY Indicator (p. 21, 22, 23) (HANDSET!LOCATOR) Button (p. 40) VOICE MAIL Indicator (p. 38)
  • Page 8: Handset Display

    Handset Display The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These display prompts are shown below. The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory. No items stored The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery Recharge (p.
  • Page 9 This is a name from the Caller List. JACK SMITH The display shows: 111-2222 11:20A JAN12 — the caller’s name, — the caller’s number, — the time and date of the last call (ex. Jan. 12, 11:20 AM), and — the number of times called (ex. 3 times). The base unit is paging the handset (p.
  • Page 10: Settings

    Single-Line Telephone Jack (CA11A) Telephone Line Cord • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1. • 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 48.
  • Page 11: Battery Charge

    Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 7 hours before initial use. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights. IN USE/CHARGE Indicator Battery strength You can check the battery strength on the 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.
  • Page 12: Battery Information

    Settings Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11): Operation Approx. battery life near the base unit* 8–9 hours While in use (TALK) 3–4 hours away from the base unit 14 days While not in use (Stand-by) *Within about 10 feet (3 m) •...
  • Page 13: Selecting The Display Language

    Selecting the Display Language You can select either “English” or “French” as the display language. Your phone comes from the factory set to “English”. If you want to select French, program as follows. Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. To select FRENCH Press (FUNCTION/EDIT)
  • Page 14: Selecting The Dialing Mode

    Settings Selecting the 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 that the handset is in the stand-by mode.
  • Page 15: Selecting The Line Mode

    Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Otherwise the unit may not ring and the Visual Call Waiting (Call Waiting ID) Service may not be accessible (p. 42). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.
  • Page 16: 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 the function details. Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) <Function menu>...
  • Page 17: Setting The Auto Talk Feature

    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 . If you want to use this feature, turn (TALK) the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.
  • Page 18: Selecting The Ringer Volume

    Programmable Functions Selecting the Ringer Volume You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) Redial...
  • Page 19: Making Calls

    Making Calls (TALK) (FUNCTION/EDIT) (EXIT/CH) Press (TALK) Talk Dial a phone number. Talk 1112222 • The dialed number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery Talk strength. 00-00-00 To hang up, press or place the (TALK)
  • Page 20: Lighted Handset Keypad

    Making Calls To select the receiver volume Press while talking. Loud • Each time you press HIGH , the High volume level will change. • The display will return to the length of the call. Loud MEDIUM High Loud High If noise interferes with the conversation Press to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit.
  • Page 21: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings and the CALL DISPLAY indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Call Display service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 22). In order to view the Call Display information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call.
  • Page 22: Call Display Service

    Call Display Service This unit is compatible with a Call Display service offered by your telephone company. After subscribing to a Call Display service, the calling party’s information will be displayed after the first ring. The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers, including the time and date the call was received and the number of times called, in the Caller List.
  • Page 23: To Check The Number Of New Calls

    • If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display services, you cannot access those services. • In some calling areas, the name display service may not be available. For further information, please contact your telephone company. To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALL DISPLAY indicator flashes slowly on the base unit.
  • Page 24: Using The Caller List

    Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Lift the handset off the base unit. If the handset is off the base unit, press to enter the list.
  • Page 25 Ex. When you search from the most recent call: Lift the handset off the base unit. If the handset is off the base unit, press 2 new callers ∨ =New ∧ =Old Press • If there is no name information for a caller, the display will only show the JACK SMITH phone number.
  • Page 26: Calling Back From The Caller List

    Using the Caller List Calling Back from the Caller List (TALK) (FUNCTION/EDIT) Lift the handset off the base unit. 3 new callers ∨ =New ∧ =Old If the handset is off the base unit, press to enter the list. Press repeatedly to find the CINDY TURNER...
  • Page 27: Editing The Caller's Phone Number

    Editing the Caller’s Phone Number The unit can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns. Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Lift the handset off the base unit. 5 new callers ∨ =New ∧ =Old If the handset is off the base unit, press to enter the list.
  • Page 28: Storing Caller List Information In The Directory

    Using the Caller List Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Lift the handset off the base unit. 10 new callers ∨...
  • Page 29: Erasing Caller List Information

    Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List Lift the handset off the base unit. 10 new callers ∨...
  • Page 30: Using The Directory

    Using the Directory You can store up to 30 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 display.
  • Page 31 Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) Ringer volume Press repeatedly until the Program arrow points to “Program”, and press ∨∧ OK=Yes (Yes key). Save directory Set flash time ∨∧ OK=Yes While the arrow points to “Save Directory= directory”, press (Yes key). 0 item Enter name #= ←→...
  • Page 32: Steps For Entering Names And Symbols

    Using the Directory Steps for Entering Names and Symbols The handset dialing buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols. Each button selects a character as shown below. PQRS WXYZ OPER TONE Number of times key is pressed Keys &...
  • Page 33 For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) Press repeatedly until the arrow points to “Program”, and press (Yes key). While the arrow points to “Save Directory= directory”, press (Yes key). 20 items Enter name #= ←→ OK=Next Press Press six times, then press (→) to move the cursor to the right.
  • Page 34: Finding Items In The Directory

    Using the Directory Finding Items in the Directory Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) , OK Press repeatedly until the arrow points to “Directory”. Redial (EXIT/CH) Directory ∨∧ OK=Yes Press (Yes key). • The first item is displayed. (FUNCTION/EDIT) 1234567890 Press...
  • Page 35: Dialing From The Directory

    Index Index Keys Keys Other symbols, 1 M, N, O, 6 A, B, C, 2 P, Q, R, S, 7 D, E, F, 3 T, U, V, 8 G, H, I, 4 W, X, Y, Z, 9 J, K, L, 5 Dialing from the Directory Press (FUNCTION/EDIT)
  • Page 36: Editing An Item In The Directory

    Using the Directory Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) Press repeatedly until the Redial Directory arrow points to “Directory”. ∨∧ OK=Yes Press (Yes key). • The first item is displayed. Press repeatedly to find the Jane...
  • Page 37: Erasing An Item From The Directory

    • You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/CH) Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) Press repeatedly until the Redial arrow points to “Directory”. Directory ∨∧...
  • Page 38: Voice Mail Service

    Voice Mail Service Voice mail service is an electronic on-line answering system offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, the voice mail system can answer calls automatically when your line is busy or if calls are not answered. Callers can leave messages by following the pre-recorded instructions.
  • Page 39: Listening To Voice Mail Messages

    Enter your access number up to 32 digits. 1234567890 • If you enter a wrong number, press OK=Save . Digits are erased from the right. BACK 1234567890 Press (Save key). • A beep sounds. Save mailbox# • The display will return to the function list. To return to the stand-by mode, press or wait for 60 seconds.
  • Page 40: Special Features

    Special Features , OK (EXIT/CH) (FUNCTION/EDIT) (TONE) (PAUSE) (HANDSET!LOCATOR) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (CALL!WAIT/FLASH) Automatic Security Code Setting 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.
  • Page 41: Flash Button

    FLASH Button Pressing allows you to use special features of your (CALL!WAIT/FLASH) host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Selecting the flash time (call waiting time) The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select from flash times (call waiting times): “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 ms (milliseconds)”...
  • Page 42: For Call Waiting Service Users

    Special Features For Call Waiting Service Users Press if you hear a call-waiting tone while talking. (CALL!WAIT/FLASH) • The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call. • To return to the first caller, press again.
  • Page 43 To turn the “C.WTG (Call Waiting) options” mode on Make sure that the handset is in the stand-by mode. Press (FUNCTION/EDIT) Press repeatedly until the arrow Ringer volume Program points to “Program”. ∨∧ OK=Yes Press (Yes key). Press repeatedly until the arrow Chnge language points to “C.WTG options”.
  • Page 44 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 for the second Hold caller and the second call is put on hold.
  • Page 45 After selecting “Ans” (Answer) or “Hold”: You can choose one of the following options: 1:Return “Return”—to return to the waiting call. 2:Drop 3:Conference “Drop”—to hang up the current call and answer the waiting call. “Conference”—to make a conference call. Press to display the option menu.
  • Page 46: Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary Or Pulse Service Users)

    Special Features 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.
  • Page 47: Using 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-TCA90C headset. Connecting the headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the optional headset to the headset jack as shown below.
  • Page 48: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement If “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic HHR-P401 battery. To avoid memory loss, replace within 3 minutes. Lay the handset on a flat surface. Carefully insert a flat metal object and turn slowly to remove the cover.
  • Page 49: Before Requesting Help

    Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy • You are too far from the base unit. “No link to base Place Move closer and try again. on cradle and try • Place the handset on the base unit and again.” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds.
  • Page 50 Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy • Programming is not possible while the You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode. unit is in the talk mode or when viewing caller information. • Do not pause for over 60 seconds while programming.
  • Page 51 Problem Remedy • The handset is too far from the base does (HANDSET!LOCATOR) not function. unit. • The handset is engaged in an outside call or is viewing the Caller List. Wait until the IN USE/CHARGE indicator light goes out. •...
  • Page 52: Important Information

    Important Information NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
  • Page 53: Safety Instructions

    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 54 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. Splash-Resistant (HANDSET ONLY) KX-TG2550 handset is designed to be splash resistant.
  • Page 55: Warranty

    5770 AMBLER DRIVE, MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4W 2T3 Panasonic Telephone Accessory/Product Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect. This warranty covers one (1) year labour and one (1) year parts from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 56 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca PQQX12336YA Printed in Japan SS0799ST2080...

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