Panasonic Kx Tg2217 Operating Instructions Manual

							Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Useful Information
2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone
Model No.
KX-TG2217S/KX-TG2215B
KX-TG2215F/KX-TG2215P
KX-TG2215PW/KX-TG2215PM
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
Caller ID Compatible
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Panasonic World Wide Web address:  http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
KX-TG2217S 
						

							Handset Cover 
(p. 12, 51)
Order No.
PQKK10127Z1(Silver)
PQKK10127Y3(Black)
PQKK10127Z5(Blue)
PQKK10127Z6(Taupe)
PQKK10127Z7
(Peal White)
PQKK10127Z4(Plum)
one
Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 48)
Order No.
PQKL10035Z3(Silver)
PQKL10035Z1
(Black, Blue, Taupe)
PQKL10035Z2
(Peal White)
one
Belt Clip (p. 50)
Order No.
PQKE10341Z1(Silver)
PQKE10341Z3
(Black, Blue, Taupe)
PQKE10341Z4
(Peal White)
one
Telephone Line Cord
(p. 11)
Order No. PQJA10075Z
one
AC Adaptor (p. 11)
Order No. KX-TCA1-G
one
Battery (p. 12, 51)
Order No.
PQPP511SVC
(P-P511)
one
2
Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 57 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 and Voice Mail Service, where available, are
telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display
a caller’s name and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a
second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on the phone line with
the first caller, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting Service.
After subscribing to Voice Mail Service, this phone’s VM indicator will flash when
there are new messages left in the voice mail box at phone company.
Accessories (included)For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368. 
						

							3For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about 15
hoursbefore 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:
Note:
While using the handset:
•If you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from
the receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to
the base unit.
•If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another
cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other
cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.
Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV, personal computer or
another cordless phone.In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.
Raise the
antenna. 
						

							Contents
4
Preparation
Location of Controls...................................................................... 6
Display............................................................................................. 8
Settings...........................................................................................11
Connections ..................................................................................11
Installing the Battery in the Handset .............................................12
Battery Charge ..............................................................................12
Dialing Mode .................................................................................14
Line Mode .....................................................................................15
Programmable Functions..............................................................16
Auto Talk Feature .........................................................................17
Ringer Volume ..............................................................................18
Ringer Pattern ...............................................................................19
LCD Contrast ................................................................................20
Basic Operation
Making Calls...................................................................................21
Answering Calls.............................................................................25
Caller ID Service.............................................................................26
Using the Caller List......................................................................27
Viewing the Caller List ..................................................................27
Calling Back from the Caller List ...................................................29
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number ...............................................30
The Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature ......................................31
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory .............................32
Erasing Caller List Information ......................................................33
Advanced Operation
Directory..........................................................................................34
Storing Names and Numbers........................................................34
Entering Names and Symbols ......................................................36
Finding Stored Items .....................................................................38
Dialing ...........................................................................................39
Editing ...........................................................................................40
Erasing ..........................................................................................41
Voice Mail Service.........................................................................42
Storing a Voice Mail Access Number ...........................................42
Setting the Voice Mail Tone ..........................................................43
Listening to Voice Mail Messages.................................................44 
						

							Special Features.............................................................................45
Automatic Security Code Setting ..................................................45
Temporary Tone Dialing 
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)  ........................................45
Muting Your Conversation ............................................................45
For Call Waiting Service Users .....................................................46
How to Use the PAUSE Button 
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) ...............46
Handset Locator ............................................................................46
FLASH Button ...............................................................................47
Useful Information
Wall Mounting.................................................................................48
Belt Clip...........................................................................................50
Optional Headset............................................................................50
Battery Replacement......................................................................51
Adding Another Phone..................................................................52
Troubleshooting.............................................................................53
Important Safety Instructions.......................................................57
FCC and Other Information...........................................................59
Index................................................................................................62
5
Preparation
Cordless Telephone
Answering System
Useful Information
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation 
						

							Location of Controls
6Base unit
HOLD
HOLDIN
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A
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  CHARGE 
VM
VM
HANDSET
HANDSET
LOCATOR
TOR
KX-
TG22
2217
IN USE/CHARGE/HOLD 
Indicator (p. 12, 23, 25, 46)VM (Voice mail) Indicator 
(p. 42, 43, 44)
(HANDSETÒLOCATOR) 
Button (p. 46)Antenna (p. 3, 11)
Charge Contacts 
(p. 13)
Hook (p. 48, 49) 
						

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Handset
CHEDIT
CALL 
L W
A WAITPAUSE
USE
TONE
TONE
VOICE MAIL
VOICE MAIL
98
321654
70
SP-
PHONE
F
U
N
C
T
IO
N FUNCTIONMUTE MUTE
CLEARCLEAR
 HOLD
REDIAL FLASH  
H  
Antenna Back side
Display (p. 8)
(MUTE) Button (p. 45)
(FUNCTION) Button 
(p. 16, 31, 35, 42)
(HOLD) Button (p. 23)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) 
Button (p. 22, 23, 46)
  
(TONE) Button (p. 45)
 
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) 
Button (p. 43, 44, 46, 47)
  
Headset Jack (p. 50)
Microphone (p. 22) Speaker
(p. 22)
 
       (TALK) Button 
(p. 21, 25, 29)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)
       (Speakerphone) 
Button (p. 22, 25, 29)
(OFF) Button 
(p. 21, 27, 35)
 
Navigator Key (     ,     , 
    ,      ) 
(p. 16, 22, 24, 27, 35)
(CLEAR) Button 
(p. 23, 33, 35, 41, 42)
Receiver (p. 24)
How to use the Navigator key
This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.
•Pressing the up or down arrow allows you to enter the
Caller List and scroll through the function menu, the
Caller List and the directory list. It is also used to adjust
the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes.
•Pressing the right or left arrow allows you to enter the
directory list and move the cursor when entering items.
The right arrow is used to select or confirm your menu
choices and to edit a phone number of the Caller List into
one of 3 patterns. 
The left arrow is used to select a clearer channel.
CHEDIT
Throughout this Operating Instructions, the navigator key is indicated by
the arrows Ö, Ñ, Üor á. 
						

							Ringer off
Recharge 
8
Display
The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery 
(p. 13).
The display shows that you have received new
calls (p. 27). To check the new calls, lift the
handset and press 
Öor Ñ.
The display shows that you have received new
calls (p. 27). To check the new calls, press 
Ö
or Ñ.
This display shows the number of new calls
when 
Öor Ñis pressed while the handset is
off the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press 
Ö.
To search from the oldest call, press 
Ñ(p. 27).
To go to the directory list, press
á
(Directorykey).
The display shows the voice mail message(s)
is/are recorded (p. 44).
When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF 
(p. 18), “Ringer off” will flash for about 45
seconds after completing operations such as talk,
viewing the Caller List or programming.
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s name and number after the first ring.
12 new calls
GF H=Directory
ROBINSON,TINA 
1-000-222-3333
Voicemail
Received calls
(Handset on the base unit)
Received callsG
(Handset off the base unit) 
						

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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. 13).
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
This is a name from the Caller List. 
The display shows:
— the caller’s name,
— the caller’s 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. 46).
A second call is received during a conversation 
(p. 46). SMITH,JACK 
1-222-333-4444
11:20A JAN10 
✕3
Ann
123-456-7890
BROWN,NANCY 
1-555-666-7777
----Waiting----
No link to base
Place on cradle
and try again.
Talk
01-06-35
Paging 
						

							10
Ö, Ñ, Üor áwas pressed while the
handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset
and press the button again.
When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory
memory is full (p. 32, 35).
While programming procedure, the handset has
lost communication with the base unit. Move
closer to the base unit and try again. Save error
Directory full
Display
Please lift up
and try again.