Panasonic KX-TG2632AL manual

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    This unit is compatible with Caller ID. T o use this feature, you must subscribe to the appro priate serv ice offered by your service pr ovider . Please read these Operating Instructio ns before using the unit and save fo r future reference. Charge the ha ndset battery for 6 hours before initial u se. Operating Instructions 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless[...]

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    T able of Contents 2 Introduction Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About these operating instructions . . . . . 4 Accessory informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important safety inst ructions . . . . . . . . . 6 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Preparation Setting up the base unit . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Introduction 3 Introduction Thank you fo r purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future re ference. Att ach your purchase re ceipt here. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the base unit) Name and address of dealer TG2631AL_2632AL.book Page 3 M onday, February 20, 2[...]

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    Introduction 4 About these operating instructions These operating instructions can be used for KX-TG263 1/KX-TG2632. Descriptions of the multiple hand set s and charger KX-TG2632 includes 2 handsets and a charger . Descriptions of the multiple handsets and charger in these operatin g instructions are fo r KX-TG2632 only . Symbols used in these oper[...]

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    Introduction 5 Accessory information Included accessori es *1 The handset cover comes attached to the handse t. Additional/replacement accessories 1234 5 No. Accessory item Quantity KX-TG2631 KX-TG2632 1 AC adaptor 1 2 2 Telephone line cord 1 1 3 Battery 1 2 4 Handset cover *1 12 5 Charge r – 1 Accessory item Order number Rechargeable nickel meta[...]

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    Introduction 6 Import ant 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 instru ctions marked on the product. 3. Unplug the product from po wer outlets before cleaning. D o [...]

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    Introduction 7 CAUTION: Installation L Never install telephone wiring during a lightning sto rm. L Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the ja ck is specifically designed for wet locations. L Never touch uninsulated telepho ne wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. L Use caution[...]

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    Introduction 8 L When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect the power suppl y cord immediately and return the product to an authorised service centre. L T o minimise the possibility of lightning damage, when you know that a thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you: – Unplug the telephone line co[...]

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    Introduction 9 L The product should b e kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 °C or greater than 40 °C. Damp basements should also be avoided. L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obst[...]

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    Preparation 10 Setting up the base unit Connecting the AC adaptor and telephone line cord Connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit ( A ) and telephone line socket ( B ). Connect the AC adaptor cord by pressing the plug firmly ( C ). L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQL V19AL. Note: L The AC adapto r must remain[...]

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    Preparation 11 Setting up the handset Connecting the charger L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQL V19AL. Battery inst allation/replacement 1 Press the notch of the handset cover firmly, and slide it in the direction of the arrow. L If necessary , remove the old battery . 2 Insert the battery ( A ), and press it down until it snaps into [...]

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    Preparation 12 Battery charge Place the handset on the base unit or charger for 6 hours before initia l use. While charging, “ Charging ” is displayed and the CHARGE indicato r on the base unit ligh ts. Wh en the ba ttery is f ully charged, “ Charge completed ” is displayed. Base unit: L Model shown is KX-TG2631. Charger: Note: L If you wan[...]

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    Preparation 13 Note: L Battery operating ti me may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions and surrounding temperature. L 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 lea ve the handset off the base unit or charger , the less time you may actu[...]

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    Preparation 14 Controls Base unit *1 KX-TG2631 *2 KX-TG2632 A Antenna B Speaker C Display D { GREETING REC } (Recording) E { ERASE } F { STOP } G CHARGE indicator H { GREETING CHECK } I { ANSWER ON } ANSWER ON indicator J { MESSAGE } MESSAGE indicator K { > } (SKIP) L { < } (REPEA T) M Charge co nt act s N VOL. (V olume) { < } { > } O M[...]

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    Preparation 15 Handset A Speaker B Soft keys C Headset jack D {C} (T ALK) E Navigator key ( {^} {V} { < } { > } ) F {s} (SP-PHONE) G { P AUSE } { REDIAL } H Ringer indicator Message indicator I Receiver J Display K { MENU } L { OFF } M { MUTE } { CLEAR } N { HOLD } { INTE RCOM } O Microphone P Charge contact s Note: L Some operations n ot men[...]

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    Preparation 16 Handset soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. By pressing a soft key , you can select th e feature shown directly above it on the display . { Select } , { Save } , { OK } , { Recall } and additional other func tions are assigned to soft keys, p ay attention to sof t keys to find functions you need during han dset operation. Not[...]

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    Preparation 17 Handset displa y items Setting the unit before use Date and time Set the correct date and time. When you play back a message from the answering system (page 33), th e unit annou nces the day and time it was recorded . 1 { MENU } i { 4 } 2 Enter the current day, month, and year by selecting 2 di gits for each. Example: 15 Au gust, 200[...]

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    Making/Answering Calls 18 Making calls 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. L T o correct a digit, press { CLEAR } . 2 Press {C} or { Call } . 3 When you finish talking, press { OFF } or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Note: L “ Line in use ” is displayed when someone is talking o n another handse t (KX-TG2632) or anothe[...]

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    Making/Answering Calls 19 Answering calls When a call is being received, the ring er indicator flashes rapidly . 1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s} . L Y ou can also answer the call by pressing any button except {^} , {V} , { < } , { > } , or { OFF } . (Any key t alk feature) 2 When you finish talking, press { OFF } . Note: L Y ou ca n c[...]

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    Making/Answering Calls 20 After 4 additional minutes on hold, the call is disconnected. Mute While mute is turned on, you can hear the other party , but the o ther party cannot hear you. T o mute your voice, press { MUTE } . L T o return to the conversation, press { MUTE } or {C} . Recall button Pressing { Recall } allows you to use special feature[...]

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    Making/Answering Calls 21 Important: L When dial lock is turned on, only phone numbers stored in the phonebook as emer gency numbers (numbers stored with a # at the beginning o f the name) can be dia lled using the phoneboo k (page 22). W e recommend storing emer gency numbers in the phoneboo k before using this feature. L When dial lock is turned [...]

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    Phonebook 22 Handset phonebook Y ou ca n add up to 50 items to th e handset phonebook and search for phonebook items by name. Adding items to the phonebook 1 { Phonebook } 2 { Add } 3 Enter the name (max. 16 characters). i { Next } 4 Enter the phone number (max. 32 digits). i { Next } i { Save } L T o add other items, repeat from step 2. 5 { OFF } [...]

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    Phonebook 23 Finding and calling a phonebook item Phonebook items can be searched for alphabetically by scro lling through the phonebook items or by entering the first initial. Searching for a name alphabetically b y scrolling thro ugh all items 1 { Phonebook } i { Search } 2 Press {^} or {V} to select the desired item. 3 Press {C} to dial the phon[...]

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    Phonebook 24 Chain dial This feat ure allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook whil e you are on a call. This feature ca n be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the handset phoneboo k, without having to dial manually . 1 During an outsi de call, press { MENU } . 2 “[...]

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    Caller ID Service 25 Using Caller ID service This unit is Caller ID compatible. T o use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Caller ID service. Caller I D features When an outside call is being receive d, the calling party’ s telephone number is displayed. T elephone numbers for the last 50 different callers are lo[...]

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    Caller ID Service 26 Caller list Vi ewing the caller list and calling back 1 Press {^} or {V} to enter the caller list. 2 Press {V} to search from the most recent call, or {^} to search from the oldest call. 3 {C} Note: L If you do not want to dial the area codes when making calls fro m the Caller ID list, you can store the area codes which yo u wa[...]

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    Caller ID Service 27 Note: L The edited phone numbe r is not saved in the caller list. Storing caller info rmation into the phonebook 1 Press {^} or {V} to enter the caller list. 2 Select the desire d item. L T o edit the number , press { Edit } , then edit the number (see step 3 on page 26, “Editing a caller ’s phone number before calling back[...]

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    Programming 28 Programmable settings Y ou can customise the unit by progra mming th e fol lowing features using the handset. T o access the features, there are 2 methods: scr olli ng through the display menus (page 28) or using the direct commands (page 30). L Mainly the direct command method is used in these operating instructions. Programming by [...]

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    Programming 29 *1 If you programme these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to programme the same item usi ng another handset (KX-TG2632). *2 KX-TG2632 Initial setting Set answering Ring count *1 page 36 Recording time *1 page 37 Remote code *1 page 36 Message alert – page 37 LCD contrast –– Key tone –– Auto talk –– S[...]

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    Programming 30 Programming using the direct commands 1 { MENU } 2 Enter the desired feature code. 3 Enter the desired setting code. L This step may vary depending on the feature bei ng programme d. 4 { Save } i { OFF } Note: L In the following table: – < > shows the default setting. – If “System setting” column is check ed, you do not[...]

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    Programming 31 *1 If you subscribe to Caller ID servi ce and want to view the call er ’s information after lifting up the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature. *2 KX-TG2632 *3 This tone lets you know when you receive a ca ll while you are on an intercom call. If you select “ On ”, the tone sounds repeatedly for as lo ng as the line[...]

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    Answering System 32 Answering system Important: L Only 1 person can access the answerin g system at a time. L When callers leave messa ges, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and t ime have been set (page 17). Memory capacity The total recording capacity (including your greeting message and caller messages) is abo[...]

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    Answering System 33 Playing back the greeting me ssage Press { GREETING CHECK } . Erasing your greeting message Press { GREETING CHECK } , and then press { ERASE } while your greeting message is playing. Prerecorded greeting message If you erase or do not record your own greeting message, the unit plays a prerecorded greeting message for calle rs a[...]

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    Answering System 34 Listening to messages using the handset When new messages have been recorded: –“ New message ” is displayed. – The message indi cator on the h andset flashes slowly if the message alert feature is turn ed on (pag e 37). 1 { MENU } 2 “ Message play ” i { Select } L The handset plays ne w messages. L When you have no n[...]

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    Answering System 35 Remote operation Using a touch tone phon e, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages. The unit’s voice guidance prompts you to press certain dial keys to perform dif ferent operations. Important: L In order to operate the answering system remotely , you must first set a remote code [...]

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    Answering System 36 *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is played . *2 T o resume operati on, enter a remote command within 15 seconds, or the voice guidance starts. T urning on the answe ring system remotely If the answering system is off, you can turn it on remote ly . 1 Dial your phone n umber. 2 Let the p[...]

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    Answering System 37 L “V oice Mail” is a service provide d by your service provide r/telephone company . Y ou will nee d to first subscribe or activate this service through your service provider/telepho ne company . Consult your servi ce provider/telephone company on how to operate this service and how you w ill be noti fied that you have messa[...]

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    Multi-unit Operation 38 Intercom Intercom calls can be made: – between the handse t and base unit – between handsets (KX-TG2632) Note: L If you receive a phone call while talking on the interco m, you hear 2 tones (page 30). T o answer the call, press { OFF } , then press {C} . L Y ou can loca te a misplaced handset by paging it (handset locato[...]

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    Multi-unit Operation 39 Answering an interco m call 1 Press {C} to answer the page. 2 To end the intercom call, press { OFF } . 1 Press { 1 } or { 2 } to answer the page. 2 To end the intercom call, press { 1 } or { 2 } . Note: L When the ringer volume is set to o ff, the handset rings at the low level for intercom calls. T ransferring calls betwee[...]

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    Multi-unit Operation 40 2 Press { OFF } . L The outside call rings at the other handset. Note: L If the paged party does not answer the call, press {C} to return to the call. If not answered within 1 minute, the call will ring at your handset again. If you still do not answer the call within 4 minutes, the call will b e disconnected. Answeri ng tra[...]

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    Multi-unit Operation 41 2 Base unit: Press and hold { 1 } or { 2 } until the CHARGE indicator flashes. L After the CHARGE indicator start s flashing, the rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute . 3 Handset: Press { OK } , then w ait until the handset beeps. TG2631AL_2632AL.boo k Page 41 Monday, Feb ruary 20, 2006 2:54 PM[...]

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    Useful Information 42 W all mounting Base unit 1 Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord to th e base unit (page 10). 2 Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall mount template (see below). 3 Mount the unit and slide it down into position. 4 Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone l ine cord to their respective outlet[...]

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    Useful Information 43 Charger 1 Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall mount te mplate as a guide. 2 Mount the charger ( A ), then slide it down ( B ) and to the right ( C ) until it is secure. Headset (optional) Connecting a headset to the handset allows hands-free ph one conversations. We rec ommend usin g the Panasonic head[...]

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    Useful Information 44 Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display . Display message Cause/solution Busy L The called base unit is i n use. L Another handset or the called handset is in use. *1 L The handset you tried to copy phonebook items to is in use. *1 L The handset you are calling is too[...]

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    Useful Information 45 *1 KX-TG2632 System is busy. Please try again later. L Other units are in use and the system is busy . T ry again later . *1 L Another use r is listen ing to messa ges. T ry again later . Display message Cause/solution TG2631AL_2632AL.boo k Page 45 Monday, Feb ruary 20, 2006 2:54 PM[...]

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    Useful Information 46 T roubleshooting General u se Programmable settings Battery recharge Problem Cause/solution The unit does not work. L Make sure the battery is in stalled correctly and fully charged (page 1 1). L Check the connections (page 10). L Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit. Reconnect the adaptor and try again. L The[...]

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    Useful Information 47 Making/a nswering ca lls, interco m *1 KX-TG2632 Problem Cause/solution Static is heard, sound cuts in and out. Interference from other electrical units. L Move the handset and the ba se unit away from other electrical appliances. L Move closer to the base unit. L Raise the base unit antenna . L T urn on the cl arity booster f[...]

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    Useful Information 48 Phonebook *1 KX-TG2632 Caller ID *1 KX-TG2632 Answering system Problem Cause/solution Copying stopped w ith an item displayed. *1 L The destination handset ma y have lost communication with the base unit, or the destinatio n unit user may have pressed {C} or {s} . The displayed phoneboo k item was not copied to the unit. Press[...]

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    Useful Information 49 *1 KX-TG2632 The unit does not record new messages. L The recording time is set to “ Greeting only ”. Select a diff erent settin g (page 37). L The message memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (page 33). I cannot operate the answering system. L Someone is operating the answering system. L If someone is talking on a c[...]

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    Useful Information 50 Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence that it is a “Permitted Attachment” which has been auth orised to be connected to your telephone service. Conditions relating to connectio n and oper ation of this Permit ted Attachment are contained in T elecommun[...]

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    Useful Information 51 If you are satisfied with the operation of your tel ephone service after plugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. Y ou will be unable to conne ct this Permitted Attachment if your telepho ne service consists only of a wall phone or an old style tel ephone which is not connected by means of a moder[...]

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    Useful Information 52 S pecifications General Base unit Handset Charger *1 *1 KX-TG2632 Note: L Design and specificatio ns are su bject to ch ange without notice. L The illustrations in these instructions ma y vary slightly from the actual product. Operating environment 5 °C – 40 °C Frequency 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz Dimensions Approx. heig ht 139 [...]

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    Index 53 Index A Answering calls: 19 Answering system Erasing messages: 33 , 34 , 35 Listening to messages: 33 , 34 , 35 T urning on/off: 32 , 34 , 35 , 36 Area code: 26 Auto talk: 19 B Battery Charge: 12 Installation: 11 Level: 12 Performance: 12 Replacement: 11 Booster (Clarity booster): 20 C Call screening: 32 Call share: 20 Call waiting Caller [...]

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    54 Notes TG2631AL_2632AL.boo k Page 54 Monday, Feb ruary 20, 2006 2:54 PM[...]

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    55 Notes TG2631AL_2632AL.boo k Page 55 Monday, Feb ruary 20, 2006 2:54 PM[...]

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    Sales Department: Panasonic Austr alia Pty . Limite d Austlink Corporate Park, 1 Garigal Road, Belrose NSW 2085, Australia Manufacturer: Panasonic Communi cations (Dalian) Co ., Lt d. #46, Dalian Development Area, Lia oning, P .R.China Copyright: This material is copyrigh ted by Panasonic Commu nications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for interna[...]