Panasonic Kx Tg2217 Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparation
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Settings
Connections
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1(Order No. KX-TCA1-G).
•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 52.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you
cannot access those services.
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
Telephone Line Cord
AC Adaptor
Raise...

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Settings
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hoursbefore
initial use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD indicator lights and a beep sounds. 
Installing the Battery in the Handset
IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD Indicator
OR
Insert the battery into the handset as shown (#), matching the correct
polarity. Press the battery down until it places into the compartment ($).
When finished, close the cover.
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Preparation
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Up to 11 days
OperationOperating time
While in use (TALK)Up to 5 hours
While not in use (Standby)
•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.
•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
high humidity.Otherwise the battery...

Dialing Mode
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 unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
4
Scroll to “Set dial mode” by pressing
Öor Ñ.
5
Press á.
6
Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.
7
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can...

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Preparation
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Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. 
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Pressá.
4
Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing
Öor Ñ.
5
Press á.
6
Select “B” or “A” by pressing Öor Ñ.
7
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming...

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Programmable Functions
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 unit is not
being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
During programming:
*To select a desired function item, scroll through the items by pressing 
Öor Ñ.
Then press
áto go to the next step.
•“--------------”indicates the beginning or end of the function menu
.
•You can...

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Preparation
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Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing  or  . 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 unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Pressá.
4
Scroll to “Talk switching” by pressing...

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Programmable Functions
Ringer Volume
You can program the handset ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set
to OFF, the handset will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set
to HIGH.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Ringer volume” by pressing
Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
4
Select the desired volume by pressing Ö
or Ñ.
•Each time you press Öor Ñ, the volume
will change and ring.
•If you set to OFF, the unit will not ring.
5...

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Preparation
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Ringer Pattern
You can select the handset ringer pattern out of 6 patterns. When an
incoming call is being received, the unit rings in the selected pattern.
Your phone comes from the factory set to 1.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Ringer pattern”by pressing
Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
•The current setting is displayed.
4
Select the desired ringer pattern by
pressing...

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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 unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
4
Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.
5
Pressá.
6
Select the desired contrast by pressing Ö
or Ñ.
•Each time you press Öor Ñ, the LCD
contrast will change. 
7
Press...