Panasonic KX-TG2120 Operating Instructions

Introduction
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.
We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future
Operating Instructions
reference.
2.4 GHz Cordless Phone Serial No.
(found on the bottom of the base unit)
KX-TG2120
Model No.
Name and address of dealer
2.4 GHz Cordless Phone with Two Handsets
KX-TG2122
Model No.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
2 About these operating instructions
Notable differences between KX-TG2120 and KX-TG2122
These operating instructions can be used for the following models:
KX-TG2120 features 1 handset.
KX-TG2122 features 2 handsets.
Important:
Model shown is KX-TG2120.
• References in these operating instructions to "a charger" or "another
handset" are for KX-TG2122 users only.
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must
Symbols used in these operating instructions
subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your telephone service
provider.
Symbol
Charge the handset battery for 12 hours before initial use.
[ ]: button name
Place each handset on the base unit once before initial use to activate all
Example:
handsets.
Unit keys: [ ] , [OFF]
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for
Example:
future reference.
"LANGUAGE"
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp for customers in the U.S.A. or Handset :
[ ] [ ]
Puerto Rico.
If you need assistance with setup or 3 Accessory information
operation Included accessories
1 Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp No. Accessory item Order number
2 Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
3 Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) or 1-800-833-9626
(1) AC adaptor PQWATG2120M
TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855.
(2) Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z
When you ship the product
(3) Battery P-P504
• Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton. (4) Handset cover PQYNTG2120W
• Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
(5) Charger PQWETGA211W
• Send the unit to Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter, prepaid
and adequately insured.
• Do not send your unit to Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below
or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer (1) (2)
products.
Additional/replacement accessories
Accessory item
Rechargeable battery
Headset
T-adaptor
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Sales and support information
• To order additional/replacement accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
• TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Copyright
This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be
reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is
prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.
© 2006 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
PQQX15577YA
4 Important safety instructions
When using the product, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a moist cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use the product near water, for example near a bathtub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, etc.
Date of purchase
5. Place the product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or
injury may result if the product falls.
6. Do not cover slots and openings on the product. They are provided for
ventilation and protection against overheating. Never place the product
near radiators, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided.
7. Use only the power source marked on the product. If you are not sure
of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
8. Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the product where no
one can step or trip on the cord.
9. Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in
the risk of fire or electric shock.
10 Never push any objects through slots in the product. This may result in
the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the product.
Take the product to an authorized service center when service is
required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks.
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
12. Unplug the product from power outlets and take to an authorized
service center when the following conditions occur:
Meaning
The words in the brackets indicate button
names on the handset and base unit.
The words in quotations indicate the menu on the
display.
Press up or down on the handset CID/VOL. button.
A. When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not work normally by following the operating
Quantity
instructions. Adjust only controls covered by the operating
KX-TG2120W KX-TG2122W
instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an
1 1
authorized service center.
1 1 E. If the product has been dropped or physically damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
1 2
13. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types.
1 2
There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.
- 1 14. Do not use the product to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the
leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
(3) (4) (5)
CAUTION:
Installation
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet locations.
Order number
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
P-P504 or HHR-P501
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88HA,
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
KX-TCA91, or KX-TCA92
• The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the
KX-J66 AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible.
Battery
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these
instructions.
• Use only the battery(ies) specified.
• Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the
eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care when handling the battery(ies). Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets or keys to touch the battery(ies),
otherwise a short circuit may cause the battery(ies) and/or the
conductive material to overheat and cause burns.
• Charge the battery(ies) provided, or identified for use with the product
Preparation
only, in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
6 Location of controls
WARNING:
Base unit
• To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product
to rain or any type of moisture.
Antenna
• Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal
smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or
electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact
the Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262).
[LOCATOR]
Medical
IN USE indicator
• Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as
CHARGE indicator
pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product
operates in the frequency range of 911.171 MHz to 913.066 MHz and
Charger (KX-TG2122 only)
2480.0 MHz to 2482.9 MHz, and the power output is 1 mW (max.).) Do
not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in
the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may
CHARGE indicator
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
5 For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to
communicate with each other. 7 Setting up the base unit
For maximum distance and noise-free operation, we recommend the
following: Connecting the AC adaptor and telephone line cord
• Placing the product away from electrical appliances. • Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQWATG2120M.
• Placing the base unit in a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no
obstructions such as walls.
• Raising the antenna vertically.
• If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used,
noise may be heard. Move away from the microwave oven and closer
to the base unit.
• If you use the handset near another cordless phone's base unit, noise
may be heard. Move away from the other cordless phone's base unit
and closer to your base unit.
(120V AC, 60Hz)
Environment Note:
• The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the
• Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such
adaptor to feel warm during use.)
as fluorescent lamps and motors.
• The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or
• The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high
floor-mounted AC outlet.
temperature, and vibration.
Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the
• The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend
• When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug
connecting a corded telephone to the same telephone line or to the
the product from the power outlet.
same telephone jack using a Panasonic T-adaptor.
• The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters,
kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the
If you subscribe to a DSL service
temperature is less than 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F).
Damp basements should also be avoided. Please attach a noise filter (contact your DSL
provider) to the telephone line between the base
• The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is
used in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the
underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc. following:
– Noise is heard during conversations.
• Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause
interference. Move away from the electrical appliances. – Caller ID features do not function properly.
Routine care 8 Setting up the handset
• Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth. Do not use
Connecting the charger (KX-TG2122 only)
benzene, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
Battery installation/replacement
Insert the battery plug into the connector as shown in the picture. Then
close the handset cover.
• If the battery replacement is necessary, press the notch of the handset
cover firmly, and slide it. And then, remove the old battery.
Black Red
Lead Lead
Important:
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp • Use only the rechargeable Panasonic battery.
Attention:
A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. At the end of its useful life,
under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of
Handset
this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837) for information on how
to recycle this battery.
Antenna
Battery charge
Receiver
Place the handset on the base unit or charger for about 12 hours before
initial use.
Display
• The CHARGE indicator lights.
[PAUSE] [REDIAL]
[CID] [VOL.]
• Place each handset on the base unit once before initial use to activate
[EDIT]
all handsets.
[ ] (TALK) [FLASH] [TRANSFER]*1
Base unit Charger (KX-TG2122 only)
[OFF]
[ * ] (TONE) [CH] (Channel)
TONE [AUTO] [FUNCTION]
[MUTE] [CLEAR]
Microphone
*1 KX-TG2122 only
• To ensure that the battery charges properly, clean the charge contacts
of the handset, base unit, and charger with a soft, dry cloth once a
month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to the exposure of grease,
dust, or high humidity.
Recharging the battery
Recharge the battery when:
– "RECHARGE" is displayed, " " is displayed, or
– the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
Hook Panasonic battery performance
Operation Operating time
To single-line
While in use (talking) Up to 5 hours
telephone jack
(RJ11C) While not in use (standby) Up to 5 days
Note:
• Battery operating time may be shortened over time depending on usage
conditions and surrounding temperature.
• Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off the base unit or
charger, even when the handset is not in use. Hence the longer you leave
the handset off the base unit or charger, the less time you may actually
talk using the handset.
• If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on
the base unit or charger until "RECHARGE" and/or " "are
displayed. This will maximize the battery life.
9 Programmable settings
You can customize the unit by programming the following features using
To single-line
the handset.
telephone
To single-line
telephone
jack (RJ11C)
jack (RJ11C)
Display language
You can select English, Spanish, or French as the display language.
Noise filter Noise filter The default setting is "ENGLISH".
1 Press [FUNCTION] 2 times until "LANGUAGE" is displayed.
2
Select "ENG", "ESP", or "FRA" by using [ ] or [ ].
3 Press [EDIT], then press [OFF].
(120 V AC, 60Hz) Area code
We recommend storing your area code before using Caller ID. Calls from the
same area will be recorded in the caller list without the area code. You do not
have to remove it before calling back the caller or storing in the phonebook.
1
Press [FUNCTION] 3 times until "AREA CODE" is displayed.
2
Enter your area code (max. 3 digits).
3
Press [EDIT], then press [OFF].
Ringer tone
You can change the ringer tone heard when an outside call is received. There
are 3 ringer tones. The default setting is "RINGER TONE 1".
1 Press [FUNCTION] 4 times until "RINGER TONE" is displayed.
2 Select the desired ringer tone by using [ ] or [ ].
3
Press [EDIT], then press [OFF].
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
Ringer on/off
You can turn the ringer on/off. The default setting is "ON".
1 Press [FUNCTION] 5 times until "RINGER" is displayed.
2 Select "ON" or "OFF" by using [ ] or [ ].
3 Press [EDIT], then press [OFF].
Note:
• When the ringer is set to off, the handset does not ring for outside
calls.
Dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone
line service. The default setting is "TONE".
"TONE": For tone dial service.
"PULSE": For rotary pulse dial service.
1
Press [FUNCTION] 6 times until "DIAL MODE" is displayed.
2 Select "PULSE" or "TONE" by using [ ] or [ ].
3 Press [EDIT], then press [OFF].
Note:
• For KX-TG2122 users: When you change the dialing mode setting,
make sure you change it on both handsets.
Resetting the handset to its default setting
Feature Default setting
Language ENGLISH
Area code ---
Ringer tone RINGER TONE 1
Ringer ON
Dial mode TONE
Default setting NO
Receiver volume level Vol. 2
1
Press [FUNCTION] 7 times until "DEFAULT" is displayed.
2
Select "YES" or "NO" by using [ ] or [ ].
3 Press [EDIT].
Note:
• The following items are retained:
– Redial
– Caller list
– Phonebook items
Making/Answering calls
10 Making calls
1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number.
• To correct a digit, press [CLEAR].
2 Press [ ].
3
When you finish talking, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base
unit or charger.
Note:
• If an alarm tone sounds in step 2, move closer to the base unit or place
the handset on the base unit, and try again.
• If additional dialing is necessary after using speed dialing functions
such as phonebook dialing or REDIAL, wait until speed dialing is
finished to continue further dialing. Otherwise, the unit may not dial
properly.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press [CH] to select a clearer channel while talking or move closer to the
base unit.
To redial after confirming the last number dialed
Press [REDIAL], then press [ ].
To select the receiver volume
Press VOL. [ ] or [ ] repeatedly while talking.
To mute your conversation
Press [MUTE], while talking.
• The other party cannot hear you but you can hear them.
• To return to the conversation, press [MUTE].