Panasonic KX-TG2551ALS, KX-TG2551NZS manual

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Caller ID Compatible 2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TG2551ALS KX-TG2551NZS[...]

Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. For your future reference Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty. For Australia When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone ope[...]

For Best Performance 3 Battery Charge A rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 11). • As preventative maintenance, clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or [...]

Preparation Location of Controls ....................................................................... 6 Display .............................................................................................. 8 Settings ............................................................................................10 Connections ......................[...]

Special Features ..............................................................................40 How to Use the PAUSE Button (For PBX Line/ Long Distance Calls) ..........................................40 Automatic Security Code Setting ...................................................40 Handset Locator .........................................[...]

Location of Controls 6 Handset REDIAL REDIAL PAUSE PAUSE 0 7 8 9 F U N C T IO N /E X IT FUNCTION/EXIT CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH CH LO UD LOUD SE SE A RC RC H BACK BACK FW D E D IT EDIT ON OFF RECALL RECALL TALK DIRECT DIRECT Navigator Key ( , , BACK , FWD/EDIT ) ( p. 14, 19, 23, 33 ) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (Channel) Button (p. 14, 18, 23, 32, 36) Charge Con[...]

7 Preparation Base unit IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11) CALLER ID Indicator (p. 21, 22) I N U S E C H A R G E C A L L E R I D S P R E A D S P E C T R U M Charge Contacts (p. 12) Antenna (p. 3, 10) H A N D S E T L O C A T O R Hook (p. 44) (HANDSET!LOCATOR) Button (p. 40)[...]

Display 8 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. The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 12). The display shows the number of new calls and the battery stren[...]

9 Preparation This is an information from the Caller List. The display shows: — the caller’s phone number, — the time and date of the last call (ex. Jan. 10, 11:20 AM), and — the number of times called (ex. 3 times). This is a name from the directory. The stored name and phone number are displayed. The base unit is paging the handset (p. 40[...]

Settings 10 Connections To Power Outlet (AC 230 V–240 V, 50 Hz) AC Adaptor Telephone Line Cord Telephone Plug For New Zealand T o Single-Line T elephone Jac k Telephone Line Cord To Socket For A ustralia OR Raise the antenna. Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected. Hook Hooks • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1AL. • T[...]

11 Preparation 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 handset display while the handset is on the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a ca[...]

Settings 12 *Within about 3 meters • The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature. • As preventative maintenance, clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit[...]

13 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 function (p. 41). 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 (FUNCTION/[...]

H Save DIRECT# Recall time Set line mode Talk switching H Save directory Ringer volume Program LCD contrast 14 Programmable Functions You can program the following functions by 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 stan[...]

15 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[...]

16 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 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 volum[...]

17 Preparation Selecting the LCD Contrast You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3. 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 “ LCD co[...]

18 Making Calls 1 Press (TALK) . 2 Dial a phone number. • The dialled 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 “ No link to [...]

19 Basic Operation 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 la[...]

20 Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “ Incoming call ” is displayed and the CALLER ID indicator on the base unit fl ashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the fi rst ring (p. 21). In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the seco[...]

21 Basic Operation Caller ID Service The CALLER ID indicator light will fl ash quickly when a call is being received. 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 shown on the handset display after the fi rst ring. The unit [...]

22 To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicator fl ashes slowly on the base unit. • If “ No items stored ” is displayed, the Caller List is empty. • Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases: • — If the caller dialled from an area which does not provide a Caller ID serv[...]

23 Basic Operation Using the Caller List 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and 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 sc[...]

Display meaning: √ : You have checked this caller information, answered the call or called back the caller. ✕ 2- ✕ 9 : The number of times the same caller called (up to 9). After checking, “ ✕ 2 ” – “ ✕ 9 ” will be replaced with “ √ ” . Using the Caller List 24 Ex. When you search from the most recent call: 02223334444 3:1[...]

25 Basic Operation 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and 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 dialled automatically. 0355566677 11:20A JAN12 ✕ 3 Talk 0355566677 Calling Back from the Caller List • In some cases, you may have to ed[...]

26 Using the Caller List For New Zealand Users: Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code pre fi x included. If the charge for local call is unacceptable, only the 7-digits of the local number should be dialled from your telephone. Do not dial the “ 0 ” pre fi x or the area code digit. 1 Li[...]

27 Basic Operation 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 Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to fi nd the caller you want [...]

28 Using the Caller List Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly to ?[...]

29 Basic Operation To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries, make sure that “ 0 new call ” is displayed. 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (CLEAR) . 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select “ All clear ” . 4 Press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key) or (CLEAR) . • A beep sounds and al[...]

IH G =Next 123456789012345 6789012 F =Edit H =Save 123456789012345 6789012 Save DIRECT# 123456789012345 6789012 IH G =Next 4 While the arrow points to “ Save DIRECT# ”, press FWD/EDIT á ( Yes key). 5 Enter a phone number, up to 22 digits. • Each time you press (CLEAR) , a digit is erased. To erase all digits, press and hold (CLEAR) . • To [...]

Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button 1 Press (DIRECT) . • The stored number is displayed. 2 Press (TALK) . • The number is dialled. • You can also dial the stored number by pressing (TALK) then pressing (DIRECT) . 123456789012345 6789012 Talk 123456789012345 6789012 31 Advanced Operation[...]

Using the Directory 32 You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset. 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. When you receive a Caller ID call from a caller stored in the directory, the display w[...]

33 Advanced Operation 3 Enter a name, up to 15 characters using the dialling buttons (p. 34). • To move the cursor, press BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á . • If a name is not required, press Ö ( Next key) and go to step 5. 4 Press Ö ( Next key). 5 Enter a phone number, up to 22 digits. • Each time you press (CLEAR) , a digit is erased. To erase all [...]

34 Using the Directory Selecting Characters to Enter Names The handset dialling buttons ( (0) to (9) ), BACK Ü and FWD/EDIT á can be used to enter letters and symbols. The letters are printed on the dialling buttons. Pressing each button selects a character as shown below. • To enter another character using the same dialling button, press FWD/E[...]

Advanced Operation 35 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 Using the Directory Finding Items in the Directory You can search the directory using the handset. 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 until the desired item is displayed. . • All dir[...]

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 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 want to change, and press FWD/EDIT á . • To search for the i[...]

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 Special Features How to Use the PAUSE Button (For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls) We recommend you press (REDIAL/PAUSE) if a pause is required for dialling with a PBX or to make a long distance call. Ex. Line access number (9) (PBX) (9) (REDIAL/PAUSE) • Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a 3.5 second pause. This prevents misdialling when y[...]

41 Advanced Operation For Call Waiting Service Users in New Zealand Make sure the recall time is set to 600 msec for use with Telecom ’ s Call Waiting Service. Press (RECALL) 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 (RECALL) ag[...]

Selecting the recall time The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following recall times: “ 700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 msec (milliseconds) ” . KX-TG2551AL comes from the factory set to “ 100 msec ” and KX-TG2551NZ comes from the factory set to “ 600 msec ” . Make sure the handset i[...]

Useful Information Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor (for Australia) or a T-adaptor (for New Zealand). To Socket (Optional) Telephone Double Adaptor Standard Telephone Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone Telephone Line Cord T-A[...]

44 Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 3 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow. • The word “UP” should face upward. 1 Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard. To Power Outlet[...]

45 Useful Information 4 Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. • Raise the antenna. • Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected. 5 To charge the handset battery: Fix the charge contacts ( # ) and insert the hook to the handset hole ( $ ). • The[...]

46 H When the optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset. Using the Belt Clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. Headset Jack To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Usin[...]

If “ Recharge ” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes after a few telephone calls even if the battery was fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic N4HKGMB00001 (P-P510) battery. 1 Press the notch on the battery cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. 2 Remove the old battery and wait for a few minutes . Then install [...]

48 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. The handset display is still blank after pressing Ö , Ñ , BACK Ü or F[...]

49 Useful Information Problem You cannot program items, such as the LCD contrast. 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. Cause &[...]

50 Problem The handset display goes to the standby mode while viewing the Caller List. (HANDSET!LOCATOR) does not function. You cannot redial by pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) . “ Recharge ” is displayed on the handset, “ ” flashes or the unit beeps intermittently. You charged the battery fully, but “ Recharge ” is still displayed and/or “ [...]

51 Useful Information For Australian Customers Panasonic Australia operates a toll free Customer Support Centre. Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance. For New Zealand Customers Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre. Please phone 0800 Panasonic (0800 726276) for assistance.[...]

52 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. 3) To minim[...]

53 Useful Information WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the place of purchase or service centre. If there is any trouble, disconnect the unit f[...]

54 Safety Instructions For New Zealand Users Only The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides [...]

55 Useful Information Important Information (For Australia only) SOCKET SCREW “A” PLUG Fig. 1 TELEPHONE CORD Connect to the PLUG as shown in Fig. 1. ( ) SCREW “ B ” Fig. 2 SCREW “ B ” Fig. 3 SOCKET SCREW “ A ” Fig. 4 Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it[...]

Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. 1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan PQQX13462ZA-BM S0802-0 If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephone service con[...]