Panasonic KX-TG2553B manual

2.4GHz Cordless Phone Model No. KX-TG2553B KX-TG2553F KX-TG2553S Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Operating Instructions PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Ope[...]

Before Initial Use 2 Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 55 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Attach your purchase receipt here. Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone[...]

For Best Performance 3 Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 12). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation , the recommended base unit location is[...]

Preparation Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Voice Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Storing a Voice Mail Access Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Setting the Voice Mail Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Listening to Voice Mail Mes[...]

Location of Controls 6 Handset T ALK 4 F L FL A S H SH R E D IA L REDIAL CAL L W A L WA I T PAUSE PAUSE VOICE MAIL VOICE MAIL T O N E TONE 7 8 9 0 CH CH FUNCTION EXIT FUNCTION EXIT C L E A R CLEAR 1 2 3 5 6 BACK BACK F WD EDIT EDIT DIRECT DIRECT LOUD LOUD SE A R C RC H O N O F F (CLEAR) Button (p. 20, 29, 39) (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICEÒMAIL) Button (p[...]

7 Preparation Base unit[...]

Display 8 The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These display prompts are shown below. Ringer off No items stored The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory. The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 13). The display shows the number of new [...]

9 Preparation When a call is received, the display shows the caller’s name and number after the first ring. During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35 seconds). The battery strength is also displayed (p. 12). The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base un[...]

10 Ö , Ñ , BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á was pressed with the handset while the handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the button again. While the base unit was not in the standby mode, Ö or Ñ was pressed to search the Caller List/directory list, FWD/EDIT á was pressed to select an option or (CLEAR) was pressed. When trying to store[...]

Settings 11 Preparation Connections • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z). • 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 50. • If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID[...]

12 Settings Needs to be recharged. Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds. 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.), o[...]

13 Preparation Up to 3.5 hours Up to 11 days Recharge Recharge the battery when: —“ Recharge battery ” is displayed, —“ ” fl ashes on the display, or — the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use. • If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “ Recharge battery ”[...]

14 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 the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/[...]

15 Preparation Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “ B ” . Otherwise the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature may not be used (p. 44). Your phone comes from the factory set to “ A ” . Use the handset near the base unit. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNC[...]

16 Programmable Functions H Save DIRECT# Set flash time Save mailbox# Voicemail tone Set line mode Set dial mode Talk switching 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 function details. Make sure the handset is in the standby [...]

17 Preparation 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 (TALK) . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNCTION[...]

18 Selecting the Ringer Volume You can set 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 the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Ringer volume ” . 3 Press FWD/EDIT á[...]

19 Basic Operation Making Calls 1 Press (TALK) . 2 Dial a phone number. • The dialed number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit. • If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and [...]

20 To dial after confirming the entered number 1 Dial a phone number. • If you misdial, press (CLEAR) and dial again. 2 Press (TALK) . • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit. To redial after confirming the last number dialed[...]

21 Basic Operation Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “ Incoming call ” is displayed and the CALLER ID indicator flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 22). In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second [...]

22 How caller information is displayed when a call is received Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party ’ s information will be displayed after the fi rst ring. The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers in t[...]

23 Basic Operation , While the handset is off the base unit: Press Ö or Ñ to turn the display on. If you have received 10 new calls, the display will show the following: To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicator fl ashes slowly on the base unit. 10 new calls GF H =Directory • If “ No items st[...]

24 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. • The display will show, for example, the following. • You can go to the directory list by pressing FWD/EDIT á (p. 36). 2 To search from the most recent call, press Ö . To search from the oldest call, press Ñ . • To scroll between callers, press Ö or Ñ . 3 To exit the list, press (FUNCTION/EX[...]

25 Basic Operation Ex. When you search from the most recent call: JACK SMITH 1-222-333-4444 3:10P JUN.10 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List . Press Ö . Press Ö . Press Ö . Press Ö . Press Ö . To return to the previous caller, press Ñ . To exit the Caller List, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . • The handset will return to the standby mode. ?[...]

26 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to fi nd the desired caller. 3 Press (TALK) . • The displayed phone number is dialed automatically. CINDY TURNER 1-234-456-7890 11:20A JAN.12 ✕ 3 Talk 12344567890 Calling Back from the Caller List • In some cases, you may have to edit the number before dialing (p. 27).[...]

27 Basic Operation Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to fi nd the desired caller, and press FWD/EDIT á . 3 While the arrow points to “ Edit ” , press FWD/EDIT á ([...]

28 Using the Caller List Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to fi nd the caller you want to store in the directory, and pr[...]

29 Basic Operation 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to fi nd the caller you want to erase from the Caller List. 3 Press (CLEAR) . • A beep sounds and the information is erased. • To erase other items, repeat from step 2. • To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . Erasing Caller List Info[...]

30 One-Touch Dialer You can store a phone number in the (DIRECT) button of the handset. The stored number is dialed with a one-touch operation. Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ”. 3 Pres[...]

31 Advanced Operation Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button 1 Press (DIRECT) . • The stored number is displayed. 2 Press (TALK) . • The number is dialed. • You can also dial the stored number by pressing (TALK) then pressing (DIRECT) . (If your line has rotary or pulse service, any access numbers stored after pressing (TONE) will not[...]

Using the Directory 32 You can store up to 50 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. Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. (CLEA[...]

33 Advanced Operation Tom Jones 0987654321 F =Edit H =Save Tom Jones 0987654321 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 While the arrow points to “ Save directory ” , press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key). • The display shows the number of stored items in the directory. 3 Enter a name, up to 15 characters using the dialing buttons (p. 34). • To move the curs[...]

34 #& ’ () , – ./ 1 A B C a bc2 D E F d ef3 G H I g hi4 J K L jkl5 M N O m no6 PQ R S p q r s 7 T U V t uv8 W X Y Z w xyz 9 0 Blank To move the cursor to the left To move the cursor to the right (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á 123456789 1 0 1 1 Number of times key is pressed Selecting Characters to Enter Names Th[...]

35 Advanced Operation For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 While the arrow points to “ Save directory ” , press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key). 3 Press (8) . 4 Press (6) six times, then press FWD/EDIT á to move the cursor to the right. 5 Press (6) four times. 6 Press FWD/EDIT á twice to enter a blank. 7 Press (5) . 8 [...]

36 To search for a name by initial # Press the dialing button for the fi rst letter of the desired name until any name with the same initial is displayed (see the Index table on page 37). Ex. To fi nd “ Frank ” , press (3) repeatedly until the fi rst item under “ F ” is displayed. $ Press Ö repeatedly until the name is displayed. Alphab[...]

37 Advanced Operation 1 Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to fi nd the directory item that you want to dial. • To search for the item by initial, see page 36. • To exit the directory, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 4 Press (TALK) . • The num[...]

38 Jane Walker 0981234567 F =Edit H =Save Jane Walker 0981234567 Using the Directory Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to fi nd the directory item you w[...]

39 Advanced Operation Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to fi nd the directory item you want to erase. • To search for the item by initial, see page[...]

40 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. When voice mail messages are recorde[...]

41 Advanced Operation 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ” . 3 Press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key). 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Voicemail tone ” . 5 Press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key). 6 Press Ö or Ñ to select “ Off ” or “ On ” . Press FWD/EDIT á ( Save key)[...]

42 Voice Mail Service • If “ Voicemail ” and “” still remain on the display and the VOICE MAIL indicator on the base unit still fl ashes even if you have listened to your voice mail message(s), press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) , and press and hold (CLEAR) until the unit beeps. “ Voicemail ” and “” will disappear and the indicator will go[...]

Special Features 43 Advanced Operation Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than 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[...]

44 Special Features For Call Waiting Service Users Press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) if you hear a call-waiting tone while talking. • The fi rst call is put on hold and you can answer the second call. • To return to the fi rst caller, press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) again. • The call waiting service cannot be used when a parallel connec[...]

45 Advanced Operation FLASH Button Pressing (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Selecting the fl ash time The fl ash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the fo[...]

46 Wall Mounting To Power Outlet This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 3 # Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor. $ Connect the telephone line cord to the unit. % Install the adaptor by pushing it in the direction of the arrow. • The word “UP” should face upward. 1 Adjust the angle o[...]

47 Useful Information 4 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. • Raise the antennas. 5 To charge the handset battery: Place the handset in the cradle as shown. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.[...]

48 Using an Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88 headset. To order call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Connecting an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown b[...]

49 Useful Information Battery Replacement Attention: The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle th[...]

50 Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use the Panasonic T-adaptor KX-J66. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. T-Adaptor (KX-J66) Single-Line Telephone Jack Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone[...]

Before Requesting Help 51 Useful Information Problem “ No link to base. Place on cradle and try again. ” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. The unit does not work. Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units. The handset does not ring. The handset display is blank. The handset display is still blank after pres[...]

52 Before Requesting Help Problem You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode. Previously programmed information is erased. You cannot store a name and phone number in the directory. While programming or searching, the unit starts to ring and stops the program/ search. The unit does not display the caller ’ s name and/or phone number. The [...]

53 Useful Information Problem When a second call is received during a conversation, the unit does not display the new caller ’ s name and/or phone number. (HANDSET!LOCATOR) does not function. You cannot redial by pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) . “ Recharge battery ” is displayed on the handset, “” fl ashes or the unit beeps intermittently. You [...]

54 Before Requesting Help Problem You cannot have a conversation using the handset. You cannot have a conversation using the headset. If you cannot solve your problem. Remedy • When the headset is connected (p. 48), you must use the headset to talk with the caller. To have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset. • Make sur[...]

Important Safety Instructions 55 Useful Information When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or personal injury. 1 1. Read and understand all instructions. 1 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 1 3. Unplug this unit from AC outlets before cleaning[...]

56 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fi re or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) speci fi ed. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fi re. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the bat[...]

57 Useful Information FCC and Other Information If requested by the telephone company, inform them as follows: FCC Registration No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (found on the bottom of the unit) Ringer Equivalence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1B The particular telephone line [...]

58 FCC and Other Information • Environment — do not place the unit in a room where the temperature is less than 5 ° C (41 ° F) or greater than 40 ° C (104 ° F). Allow 10 cm (4") clearance around the unit for proper ventilation. Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock, or direct sunlight. • Medical — consult the man[...]

59 For product service • Panasonic Servicenters are listed in the servicenter directory. • Call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) for the location of an authorized servicenter. • Panasonic ’ s e-mail address for customer inquiries: consumerproducts@panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY When you ship the product • Carefully pack yo[...]

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