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Model No. Before initial use, see “Getting Started” on page 7. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. You must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/telephone company.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 2 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Table of Contents Introduction Error messages ....31 Troubleshooting ....31 Accessory information .
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HHR-55AAAB or N4DHYYY00001 Handset cover *1 See page 3 for replacement battery information. *2 The handset cover comes attached to the handset. Additional/replacement accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer for sales information. Accessory item Model number Rechargeable HHR-4DPA or HHR-4MRT...
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 4 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Important Information Operating safeguards For your safety L Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or To prevent severe injury and loss of aerosol cleaners. life/property, read this section carefully before L Do not disassemble the product.
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MH batteries AAA (R03) size. Base unit location/avoiding noise L Do not mix old and new batteries. The base unit and other compatible Panasonic L Do not open or mutilate the batteries. units use radio waves to communicate with Released electrolyte from the batteries is each other.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 6 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Important Information ■ Power source: L Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz away from the electrical appliances. ■ Power consumption: Base unit: Routine care Standby: Approx.
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Setting up L USE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. Connections L Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni- Cd batteries. L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC L Confirm correct polarities (S, T). adaptor PQLV219BX. ■ Base unit Press plug firmly. “Click”...
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L Use the supplied rechargeable L Actual battery performance depends batteries. For replacement, we on usage and ambient environment. recommend using the Panasonic L Even after the handset is fully rechargeable batteries noted on page 3, 5. charged, the handset can be left on...
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 9 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Getting Started A Navigator key – {^}, {V}, {<}, or {>}: Scroll through Controls various lists and items. – ? (Volume: {^} or {V}): Adjust the Handset receiver or speaker volume while talking.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 10 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Getting Started Item Meaning Initial settings Handset is on an outside call. Symbol meaning: L When flashing Example: {V}/{^}: “Off” slowly: The call is put on Press {V} or {^} to select the words hold.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 11 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Getting Started {V}/{^}: “Dial Mode” i – When the one touch eco mode is on: “Low” is temporarily displayed and {j/OK} “ECO” is shown on the handset {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. display.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 12 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Making/Answering Calls {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {j/OK} i Making calls {ic} Pause (for PBX/long distance service Lift the handset and dial the phone users) number. A pause is sometimes required when L To correct a digit, press {k/C}. making calls using a PBX or long distance service.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 13 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Making/Answering Calls Note: Mute L You can also program the handset While mute is turned on, you can hear ringer volume beforehand (page 17). the other party, but the other party cannot hear you.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 14 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Making/Answering Calls Temporary tone dialling (for rotary/pulse service users) You can temporarily switch the dialling mode to tone when you need to access touch-tone services (for example, telephone banking services). Make a call. Press {*} when prompted to enter your code or PIN, then press the appropriate dial keys.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 15 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Phonebook Press the dial key ({0} to {9}) which contains the character you are Handset phonebook searching for (page 29). L Press the same dial key The phonebook allows you to make calls repeatedly to display the first without having to dial manually.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 16 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Programming Programmable settings You can customise the unit by programming the following features using the handset. Programming by scrolling through the display menus {j/OK} Press {V} or {^} to select the desired main menu. i {j/OK} Press {V} or {^} to select the desired item in sub-menu 1.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 17 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Programming Main menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page – Handset Setup Set Date & Time – Ringer Setup Ringer Volume <Maximum> *3, *4 – Ringtone <Ringtone 1> Display Setup Select Language <English>...
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 18 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Programming *8 To prevent other users from joining your conversations with outside callers, turn this feature on.
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Increasing the range of the base unit You can increase the signal range of the base unit by using a DECT repeater. Please use only the Panasonic DECT repeater noted on page 3. Contact your Panasonic dealer for details. Important:...
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 20 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Caller ID Service Phonebook name display Using Caller ID service When caller information is received and it matches a phone number stored in the Important: phonebook, the stored name in the L This unit is Caller ID compatible.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 21 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Caller ID Service Erasing caller information {<} (y) {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i {j/OK} {V}/{^}: “Erase” or “Erase All” i {j/OK} {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {j/OK} i {ic} Storing caller information to the phonebook {<} (y) {V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 22 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Answering System Answering system Turning the answering system on/off The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are The answering system is preset to on. unavailable to answer the phone. You can also set the unit to play a {j/OK} greeting message but not to record...
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 23 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Answering System {V}/{^}: “Answer System” i Recording your greeting {j/OK} message {V}/{^}: “Greeting” i {j/OK} You can record your own greeting {V}/{^}: “Default” i {j/OK} message. 2 times {ic} {j/OK} {V}/{^}: “Answer System” i Playing back the greeting {j/OK} message...
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 24 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Answering System Operating the answering Calling back (Caller ID system subscribers only) {j/OK} i {V}/{^}: “Answer If caller information is received for the call, you can call the caller back while System”...
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 25 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Answering System unauthorised parties from listening to Voice guidance your messages remotely. During remote operation, the unit’s voice Important: guidance starts and prompts you to L In order to operate the answering press {1} to perform a specific system remotely, you must first set a operation, or press {2} to listen to more...
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 26 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Answering System {V}/{^}: “Answer System” i Turning on the answering {j/OK} system remotely {V}/{^}: “Settings” i {j/OK} If the answering system is off, you can {V}/{^}: “Number of Rings” i turn it on remotely. {j/OK} Dial your phone number from a {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 27 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Answering System Caller’s recording time You can change the maximum message recording time allowed for each caller. You can also select “Greeting Only” which sets the unit to announce a greeting message to callers but not record messages.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 28 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Voice Mail Service Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/ telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, your service provider/ telephone company’s voice mail system answers calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone or when your line is busy.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 29 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Character entry The dial keys are used to enter characters and numbers. Each dial key has multiple characters assigned to it. The characters that can be entered depend on the character entry mode (page 29).
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 30 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Extended 1 character table (N) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Extended 2 character table (O) L The following are used for both uppercase and lowercase: Cyrillic character table (P)
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 31 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message Cause/solution L Recording was too short. Try again. Error L The phonebook memory is full.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 32 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot hear a dial tone. L Make sure that you are using the supplied telephone line cord. Your old telephone line cord may have a different wiring configuration. L The base unit’s AC adaptor or telephone line cord is not connected.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 33 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Making/answering calls Problem Cause/solution w is flashing. L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer. L The base unit’s AC adaptor is not properly connected. Reconnect AC adaptor to the base unit.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 34 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Caller ID Problem Cause/solution Caller information is not L You must subscribe to a Caller ID service. displayed. Contact your service provider/telephone company for details. L If your unit is connected to any additional telephone equipment, remove and plug the unit directly into the wall jack.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 35 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Answering system Problem Cause/solution The unit does not record new L The answering system is turned off. Turn it on messages. (page 22). L The message memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (page 24).
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 36 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Liquid damage Problem Cause/solution Liquid or other form of moisture L Disconnect the AC adaptor and telephone line has entered the handset/base cord from the base unit. Remove the batteries unit.
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TG2521BX(e).book Page 37 Friday, May 14, 2010 1:15 PM Useful Information Changing the base unit PIN (Personal Identification Number) Important: L If you change the PIN, please make note of your new PIN. The unit will not reveal the PIN to you. If you forget your PIN, contact an authorised service centre. {j/OK} {V}/{^}: “Base Unit Setup”...
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