Panasonic Kx Fg2451 Operating Instruction Manual

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7.3.2 Useful features during playback
To repeat a message
Press {1} or {} to play the next message.
To playback new messages
Press {4}.
LOnly new messages are played back.
To playback all messages
Press {5}.
LAll messages are played back.
To stop playback temporarily
Press {9}.
LTo resume operation, enter a remote command 
within 10 seconds.
To turn OFF the auto answer setting
Press {0}.
LThe receiving mode will be set to TEL mode.
To turn ON the auto answer setting
Press {8}.
LWhen auto answer is turned ON, the receiving mode 
will be set to FAX ONLY or TAM/FAX mode, 
depending on the setting of feature #77 (page 49).
If you have subscribed to a Caller ID service
During playback, you can call back the displayed name 
or number using the cordless handset.
Press {Call} (soft key 2).
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, press {Edit}
(soft key 2) repeatedly to select the desired pattern 
(page 26), then press {Call} (soft key 2),{TA L K},
or{SP-PHONE}.
7.3.3 Erasing recorded messages
To erase a specific message
Press {CLEAR} or {*}{4} while listening to the 
message you want to erase.
To erase all messages
Press {*}{5} while listening to a message.
Memo Message
7.4 Leaving a message for others 
or yourself
You can record a voice memo to leave a private message 
for yourself or someone else. Recorded messages are 
treated as new messages.
1{MEMO}
LA long beep will sound.
2Speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away from 
{MIC}.
3To stop recording, press {STOP}.
Note:
LIf you record for over 3 minutes, the unit will stop 
recording. 
						

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Remote Operatio n
7.5 Operating from a remote 
location
Important:
LProgram the remote operation ID beforehand 
(feature #11 or feature 063 on page 45).
LSet the unit to TAM/FAX mode before going out 
(page 34).
LUse a touch tone telephone for remote 
operations.
7.5.1 Summary of remote operation
1
Call your unit.
2Enter the remote operation ID during or after the 
TAM/FAX greeting message.
3When there are new recorded messages
LThe voice guide will tell you the number of new 
messages and they will be played automatically.
When there are no new messages
LThe unit will announce there are no new 
messages.
4To end remote operation press {9}, then hang up.
Note:
LWhen the voice memory is full, the unit will announce 
the memory is full after playing back the recorded 
messages. Erase any unnecessary messages.
7.5.2 Remote operation using remote 
commands
1
Call your unit.
2Enter the remote operation ID during or after the 
TAM/FAX greeting message.
3Enter a remote command within 10 seconds.
Note:
LWhen you press a key, press firmly.*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, 
the previous message will be played.
*2 To resume operation, press a command key within 
10 seconds, otherwise the marker message 
recording will start.
Recording a marker message
After playing back the messages, you can leave an 
additional message.
1.Wait for the voice guide.
Voice guide:
“All messages have been played.”
2.Wait about 10 seconds.
Voice guide:
“Please leave your name and message after the 
beep.”
3.Leave a message after the beep.
To turn ON the auto answer setting
1.Call your unit and let it ring 10 rings.
LThe answering machine will temporarily answer 
the call.
2.Enter the remote operation ID during or after the 
greeting message.
LA long beep will sound, and the receiving mode 
will be set to TAM/FAX.
3.Press {9}, then hang up the handset.
KeyRemote command
{1}Repeats a message (during 
playback)
*1
{2}Skips a message (during playback)
{4}Plays new messages
{5}Plays all messages
{7}Records greeting message
{9}Stops current operation
*2
{0}Turns OFF auto answer setting
{*}{4}Erases a specific message (during 
playback)
{*}{5}Erases all messages
{#}Skips the greeting message 
						

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8 Progra mma ble Features Features (B ase un it)
8.1 Base unit programming
1{MENU}
2Press {#} and the 2-digit code.
3Press the desired command to display the desired 
setting.
LThis step may be slightly different depending on 
the feature.
4{SET}
5To exit programming, press {MENU}.
Fea tures  (Cordless  ha ndse t)
8.2 Cordless handset 
programming
1{MENU}
2Press the code number ({0} to {9} and {#}).
3Press the desired command to display the desired 
setting.
LThis step may be slightly different depending on 
the feature.
4{Save} (soft key 1)i{OFF}
Note:
LTo exit programming, press {OFF} at any time.
Fea tures
{MENU}{SET}
1
{OFF} {MENU} 
						

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8.3 Basic features
*1 When this setting is changed using the base unit, the setting for the cordless handset will also be changed, and 
vice versa.
FeatureFeature codeSelection
Setting the quick setup{#}{0}{0}{1}“TAM/FAX” (default)
{2}“DIST. RING”
{3}“TEL ONLY”
{4}“FAX ONLY”
See page 16 for details.
Setting the date and 
time{#}{0}{1}Enter the date and time using the dial keypad. See page 18 for 
details.
Setting your logo{#}{0}{2}Enter your logo using the dial keypad. See page 18 for details.
Setting your fax 
number{#}{0}{3}Enter your fax number using the dial keypad. See page 19 for 
details.
Printing a confirmation 
report{#}{0}{4}{0}“OFF”: Confirmation reports will not be printed.
{1}“ON”: A confirmation report will be printed after every fax 
transmission.
{2}“ERROR” (default): A confirmation report will be printed only 
when a fax transmission fails.
Changing the ring 
count in FAX ONLY 
mode{#}{0}{6}{1}“1”
{2
}“2”
{3}“3” (default)
{4}“4”
Changing the ring 
count in TAM/FAX 
mode
*1
Base unit:
{#}{0}{6}{0}“TOLL SAVER”
{2}“2” (default)
{3}“3”
{4}“4”
See page 34 for details.
Cordless 
handset:
{0}{6}{1}{0}“Toll saver”
{2}“2” (default)
{3}“3”
{4}“4”
See page 34 for details.
Changing the maximum 
recording time for 
incoming messages
*1
Base unit:
{#}{1}{0}{0}“GREETING ONLY”: The unit plays the greeting message but 
does not record any incoming messages.
{1}“1 MIN”: 1 minute
{2}“2 MIN”: 2 minutes
{3}“3 MIN” (default): 3 minutes
Cordless 
handset:
{0}{6}{2}{0}“Greeting only”: The unit plays the greeting message but 
does not record any incoming messages.
{1}“1min”: 1 minute
{2}“2min”: 2 minutes
{3}“3min” (default): 3 minutes 
						

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Setting the remote 
operation ID*1Base unit:
{#}{1}{1}1.{MENU}i{#}{1}{1}
2.Enter a 2-digit number (00–99).
LThe default ID is “11”.
3.{SET}i{MENU}
Cordless 
handset:
{0}{6}{3}1.{MENU}i{0}{6}{3}
2.Enter a 2-digit number (00–99).
LThe default setting is “11”.
3.{Save} (soft key)i{OFF}
Setting the dialing 
mode
*1Base unit:
{#}{1}{3}If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your 
telephone line service.
{1}“PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial service.
{2}“TONE” (default): For tone dial service.
Cordless 
handset:
{0}{5}{1}{1}“Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
{2}“Tone” (default): For tone dial service.
Setting the recording 
paper size{#}{1}{6}{1}“LETTER” (default): Letter size paper.
{2}“A4”: A4 size paper.
Setting the ringer tone 
for outside callsBase unit:
{#}{1}{7}For the base unit ringer tone only:
{1}“TONE 1” (default)
{2}“TONE 2”
{3}“TONE 3”
Cordless 
handset:
{1}{2}For the cordless handset ringer tone only:
{1
}“Tone 1” (default)
{2}“Tone 2”
{3}“Tone 3”
{4}“Melody 1”
{5}“Melody 2”
{6}“Melody 3”
{7}“Melody 4”
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8.4 Advanced features
*1 When this setting is changed using the base unit, the setting for the cordless handset will also be changed, and 
vice versa.
FeatureFeature codeSelection
Setting the journal 
report to print 
automatically{#}{2}{2}{0}“OFF”: The unit will not print a journal report, but will keep a 
record of the last 30 fax transmissions and receptions.
{1}“ON” (default): The unit will print a journal report automatically 
after every 30 new fax transmissions and receptions (page 29).
Sending documents 
overseas{#}{2}{3}If you cannot send a fax overseas even if the number is correct 
and the line is connected, activate this feature before sending the 
fax.
This feature improves the reliability by reducing the transmission 
speed.
{0}“OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{1}“NEXT FAX”: This setting is effective only for the next 
attempted fax transmission. After transmission, the unit will return 
to the previous setting.
{2}“ERROR” (default): When the previous fax transmission fails 
and you wish to re-send the document.
Note:
LCalling charges may be higher than usual.
Sending a fax at a 
specified time{#}{2}{5}This feature allows you to take advantage of low-cost calling 
hours offered by your telephone company. This feature can be set 
up to 24 hours in advance of the desired time.
{0}“OFF” (default)
{1}“ON”
To send a document:
1.Insert the document.
2.If necessary, press {A} or {B} repeatedly to select the 
desired resolution (page 29).
3.{MENU}i{#}{2}{
5}
4.Press {1} to select “ON”.i{SET}
5.Enter the fax number. i{SET}
6.Enter the transmission start time.
LPress {*} to select “AM” or “PM”.
7.{SET}i{MENU}
Note:
LTo cancel after programming, press {STOP} then {SET}.
Setting the Caller ID list 
to print automatically{#}{2}{6}{0}“OFF” (default): The Caller ID list will not be printed 
automatically, but the base unit will keep a record of the 
information for the last 30 different callers.
{1}“ON”: The Caller ID list will be printed automatically each time 
the base unit logs 30 different callers (page 25).
Activating the 
Distinctive Ring feature{#}{3}{1}{0}“OFF” (default)
{1}“ON”
See page 36 for details. 
						

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Setting the ring pattern 
for fax (Distinctive Ring 
feature){#}{3}{2}{1}“A”
{2}“B”
{3}“C”
{4}“D”
{5}“B-D” (default)
See page 36 for details.
Setting the time 
adjustment{#}{3}{3}Using this feature, the unit’s date and time setting will be 
automatically adjusted when caller information is received.
{0}“MANUAL”: Deactivates this features.
{1}“AUTO” (default): The date and time setting will be 
automatically adjusted.
Setting the quick scan{#}{3}{4}This feature is helpful when you want to remove the document for 
other uses, because the unit will release the document before 
sending or copying.
{0}“OFF” (default): Deactivates this feature.
{1}“ON”: The unit will scan the document and store it into 
memory first, then the unit will start sending or copying the 
documents.
Note:
LIf the document exceeds the memory capacity, sending of the 
whole document or copying of the exceeded document will be 
canceled and this feature will be turned OFF automatically.
Receiving oversized 
documents{#}{3}{6}If the size of the document sent by the other party is as large as 
or larger than the recording paper, the unit can reduce the 
document and print it. Select the desired reduction rate.
{1}“72%”
{2}“86%”
{3}“92%” (default)
{4}“100%”
Setting Recording 
paper sizeOriginal 
document size
“100%”A4 Letter
“92%” (default) Letter Letter
A4 A4
“86%”Letter A4
“72%”Letter Legal
A4 Legal
Note:
LThe information of the sending party is printed on the top of 
each page. Therefore, even if the original document is the 
same size as the recording paper, the document will be 
divided into 2 sheets when printed at “100%”. Select “92%” to 
print on 1 sheet.
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Changing the LCD 
display contrastBase unit:
{#}{3}{9}For the base unit display contrast only:
{1}“NORMAL” (default)
{2}“DARKER”
Cordless 
handset:
{0}{1}For the cordless handset display contrast only:
{1} Level 1
{2} Level 2
{3} Level 3 (default)
{4} Level 4
{5} Level 5
{6} Level 6
Changing the fax 
activation code{#}{4}{1}If you wish to use a cordless handset (page 33) or an extension 
telephone (page 33) to receive faxes, activate this feature and 
program the activation code.
{0}“OFF”
{1}“ON” (default)
1.{MENU}i{#}{4}{1}
2.Press {1} to select “ON”.i{SET}
3.Enter your code from 2 to 4 digits, using 0-9, {*} and {#}.
LThe default code is “;#9”.
4.{SET}i{MENU}
Setting the memory 
reception alert{#}{4}{4}To alert you with a beeping sound when a received fax document 
is stored into memory due to some existing problem.
{0}“OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{1}“ON” (default): You will hear a beeping sound.
Note:
LThe slow beeps will continue until you clear the printing 
problem and make sure the unit is supplied with enough paper 
to print the stored document.
Setting friendly 
reception{#}{4}{6}To receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a 
fax calling tone (slow beep).
{0}“OFF”: You have to press {FAX START} for fax reception.
{1}“ON” (default): You do not have to press {FAX START} for fax 
reception.
Setting the fax voice 
guidance{#}{4}{7}If you wish to hear voice guidance for fax transmission/reception, 
activate this feature.
{0}“OFF”
{1}“ON
” (default)
{2}“ERROR”: To hear voice guidance only when fax 
transmission/reception fails.
Changing the recording 
t i m e  f o r  y o u r  TA M / FA X  
greeting message{#}{5}{4}{1}“16s” (default): Maximum recording time is 16 seconds.
{2}“60s”: Maximum recording time is 60 seconds.
See page 39 for details.
Copying phonebook 
data from the base unit 
to the cordless handset{#}{5}{9}{1}“1 ITEM” (default)
{2}“ALL ITEMS”
See page 24 for details.
Setting the incoming 
message monitor{#}{6}{7}To hear an incoming message (ICM) from the speaker when the 
answering machine is recording the message.
{0}“OFF”
{1}“ON” (default)
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Setting flash time*1Base unit:
{#}{7}{2}The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.
{1}“700ms” (default)
{2}“600ms”
{3}“400ms”
{4}“300ms”
{5}“250ms”
{6}“110ms”
{7}“100ms”
{8}“90ms”
Note:
LIf the unit is connected via a PBX, this setting may need to be 
changed in order for PBX functions (transferring a call, etc.) to 
work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for the correct 
setting.
Cordless 
handset: 
{0}{5}{2}{1}“700ms” (default)
{2}“600ms”
{3}“400ms”
{4}“300ms”
{5}“250ms”
{6}“110ms”
{7}“100ms”
{8}“90ms”
Setting the Caller ID 
number auto edit 
featureBase unit:
{#}{7}{5}For the base unit auto edit feature only:
{0}“OFF”
{1}“ON” (default)
See page 26 for details.
Cordless 
handset:
{0}{4}For the cordless handset auto edit feature only:
{0}“Off”
{1}“On” (default)
See page 26 for details.
Setting the connecting 
tone{#}{7}{6}If you often have trouble when sending faxes, this feature allows 
you to hear connecting tones: fax tone, ring back tone and busy 
tone. You can use those tones to confirm the status of the other 
party’s machine.
{0}“OFF”: Deactivates this feature.
{1}“ON” (default): You will hear connecting tones.
Note:
LIf the ring back tone continues, the other party’s machine may 
not be a fax machine or may have run out of paper. Check with 
the other party.
LThe connecting tone volume cannot be adjusted.
Changing the receiving 
mode in the AUTO 
ANSWER setting{#}{7}{7
}{1}“TAM/FAX” (default): Telephone Answering Machine/Fax 
mode (page 34)
{2}“FAX ONLY”: Fax only mode (page 34)
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8.5 Other features (Cordless handset only)
Resetting advanced 
features to their default 
settings (Base unit 
only){#}{8}{0}{0}“NO” (default)
{1}“YES”
To reset the advanced features:
1.{MENU}i{#}{8}{0}
2.Press {1} to select “YES”.i{SET}i{SET}i
{MENU}
Note:
LThe cordless handset flash time (feature 052 on page 49) will 
also be reset.
FeatureFeature codeSelection
Changing the ringer 
volume{1}{1}{0} Off
{1} Low
{2} Medium
{3} High (default)
See page 17 for details.
Setting the voice 
enhancer feature{5}{0}“Off” (default)
{1}“On”
See page 20 for details.
Copying one 
phonebook item (from 
the cordless handset to 
the base unit)— See page 24 for details.
Copying all the 
phonebook items (from 
the cordless handset to 
the base unit)— See page 24 for details.
Displaying the 
customer support 
Internet address— The cordless handset can display the Internet address where you 
can download operating instructions for this product using your 
computer.
1.{MENU}i Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
“Customer support”.i{Select} (soft key)
L“www.panasonic.com/support” will be displayed.
2.{OFF}
Setting the key tone{0}{2}You can select whether or not key tones are heard when keys are 
pressed. Includes confirmation tones and error tones.
{0}“Off”
{
1}“On” (default)
Setting auto talk feature{0}{3}This feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the cordless 
handset off the base unit without pressing {TA L K} or {SP-
PHONE}.
{0}“Off” (default)
{1}“On”
Changing the display 
language{0}{8}{1}“English” (default)
{2}“Español”
FeatureFeature codeSelection