Panasonic Kx Tg2257 Operating Instructions Manual

							Preparation
Cordless Telephone
Answering System
Useful Information
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Panasonic World Wide Web address:  http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
Caller ID Compatible
KX-TG2257S
2.4GHz Digital Cordless Answering System
Operating Instructions
Model No.KX-TG2257S
KX-TG2257PW
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability 
						

							2Attach your purchase receipt here.
Caller ID and Call Waiting 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 another
call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting.
Accessories (included)For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
AC Adaptor (p. 13)
Order No. PQLV1Z
(PQLV1)
one
Telephone Line Cord
(p. 13)
Order No.
PQJA10075Z
one
Battery (p. 14, 77)
Order No. 
N4HKGMA00001
(P-P511)
one
Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 74)
Order No.
PQKL10035Z3 (Silver)
PQKL10035Z2
(Peal White)
one
Belt Clip (p. 76)
Order No.
PQKE10341Z1 (Silver)
PQKE10341Z4
(Peal White)
one
Handset Cover 
(p. 14, 77)
Order No.
PQKK10127Z1 (Silver)
PQKK10127Z7
(Peal White)
one
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page
88 before use. Read and understand all instructions.
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							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. 14).
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
Displays........................................................................................... 9
Settings...........................................................................................13
Connections ..................................................................................13
Installing the Battery in the Handset .............................................14
Battery Charge ..............................................................................14
Dialing Mode .................................................................................16
Line Mode .....................................................................................17
Programmable Functions..............................................................18
Auto Talk Feature .........................................................................19
Ringer Volume ..............................................................................20
Ringer Pattern ...............................................................................21
LCD Contrast ................................................................................22
Preparing the Answering System.................................................23
Greeting Message .........................................................................23
Programming Summary for Answering System ............................25
Day and Time................................................................................26
Caller’s Recording Time ................................................................28
Number of Rings ...........................................................................29
Cordless Telephone
Making Calls...................................................................................30
Handset .........................................................................................30
Base Unit(Digital Duplex Speakerphone)......................................34
Answering Calls.............................................................................36
Handset .........................................................................................36
Base Unit.......................................................................................36
Caller ID Service.............................................................................37
Using the Caller List......................................................................38
Viewing the Caller List ..................................................................38
Calling Back from the Caller List ...................................................40
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number ...............................................41
The Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature ......................................42
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory .............................43
Erasing Caller List Information ......................................................44
Speed Dialer....................................................................................45
Storing Phone Numbers................................................................45
Dialing a Stored Number...............................................................46
Directory..........................................................................................47
Storing Names and Numbers........................................................47
Entering Names and Symbols ......................................................49
Finding Stored Items .....................................................................51
Dialing ...........................................................................................52 
						

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Preparation
Cordless Telephone
Answering System
Useful Information
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Editing ...........................................................................................53
Erasing ..........................................................................................54
Intercom.........................................................................................55
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom .........................................56
Special Features.............................................................................57
Automatic Security Code Setting ..................................................57
Temporary Tone Dialing 
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)  ........................................57
Muting Your Conversation ............................................................57
For Call Waiting Service Users .....................................................58
How to Use the PAUSE Button 
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) ...............58
FLASH Button ...............................................................................59
Answering System
Automatic Answering Operation..................................................60
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls ...................................................60
Listening to Messages...................................................................61
Slow Talk Message Playback .......................................................61
From the Handset .........................................................................63
Erasing Messages..........................................................................64
Recording a Memo Message.........................................................65
Recording Your Telephone Conversation...................................65
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone............................66
Remote Code ................................................................................67
Voice Menu ...................................................................................68
Direct Remote Operation ..............................................................70
Remote Operation with the Handset............................................72
Useful Information
Wall Mounting.................................................................................74
Belt Clip...........................................................................................76
Optional Headset............................................................................76
Battery Replacement......................................................................77
Adding Another Phone..................................................................78
Troubleshooting.............................................................................79
openLCR Service for Caller IQ Feature........................................84
Setting Caller IQ to OFF and ON ..................................................85
Downloading the Telephone Directory Data .................................86
Information Download ...................................................................87
Important Safety Instructions.......................................................88
FCC and Other Information...........................................................90
Index................................................................................................93 
						

							Location of Controls
6Base unit
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CALL WAI
 WAIT
MIC
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A
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MEMO
REDIA
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STOP
KX-TG
KX-TG2257
2257
LOCATOR 
LOCATOR  INTERCOM
INTERCOM
IN USE/CHARGE 
Indicator (p. 14)
(AUTO/PROGRAM) 
Button (p. 45, 46)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) 
Button (p. 35, 58)
(FLASH/CALLÒWAIT) 
Button (p. 58, 59)
(MUTE/RINGER) 
Button (p. 20, 21, 57) 
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM) 
Button (p. 35, 55)
(SP-PHONE) (Speakerphone) Button 
and Indicator (p. 34, 36)
Antenna (p. 3, 13) Display (p. 12)
Charge Contacts (p. 15)
VOLUME       ,        Buttons 
(p. 23, 35, 61)
Hook (p. 74, 75) 
						

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
MUT
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SE  CH
CHARGEV
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M
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AUTO  
TO   PR
PROGRAM
AM
FL
FLASH
ASH     CA
CALL WAI
 WAIT
MIC
S
K
IP SKIP R
E
P
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A
T REPEATERASE MEMO
MEMO
REDIA
L AL  PAUS
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L
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W
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A
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K TALKGREETING
STOP
TONE
KX-TG
KX-TG2257
2257
LOCATOR 
LOCATOR  INTERCOM
INTERCOM
(REPEAT) Button (p. 62)
(SKIP) Button (p. 62)
(ERASE) Button (p. 24, 64)
(MEMO) Button (p. 65)
(TONE) Button (p. 57)
(GREETING) Button (p. 23)
(ANSWERÒON) Button and Indicator 
(p. 60, 64) 
(STOP) Button (p. 23, 62)
(MESSAGEÒPLAYBACK/SLOW!TALK) Button (p. 61)
MIC (Microphone) 
(p. 23, 34, 36, 55)MESSAGE PLAYBACK
Indicator (p. 61, 65) 
						

							8Handset
CHEDIT
CALL 
L W
A WAITPAUSE
USE
ALL
  L MSG
NEW
  W MSG
TONE
TONE
STOP
ANS
  S O
FF OFF ANS
  S ON
SK
IP KIP REP
E PEAT
PLAY BACK
98
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70
IN
INTERCOMSP-
PHONE
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F
U
N
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N FUNCTION/MUTE2
W
A
Y
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C 2WAY REC
 HOLD
REDIAL FLASH  
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Back side
Speaker 
(p. 30)
Antenna
Display (p. 9)
(CALLER!IQ) Button 
(p. 11, 85, 86, 87)
(MUTE) Button (p. 57)
(FUNCTION/2WAYÒREC) 
Button 
(p. 18, 25, 42, 48, 65)
(OFF) Button 
(p. 18, 25, 30, 38, 55, 72)
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR) 
Button (p. 32, 44, 48, 54, 55)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) 
Button (p. 31, 32, 58)
(TONE) Button (p. 57)
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK) 
Button (p. 58, 59, 63, 72) 
Navigator Key 
(     ,     ,     ,     ) 
(
p. 18, 25, 31, 32, 38, 48, 49) Headset Jack (p. 76)
Microphone (p. 31)        (TALK) Button 
(p. 30, 36, 40, 72)
       (Speakerphone) 
Button (p. 31, 36, 40, 72)
Charge Contacts (p. 15)
Receiver (p. 33)
Location of Controls
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. 
						

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Displays
Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information
on the displays. These display prompts are shown below.
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery 
(p. 15).
The display shows that you have received new
calls (p. 38). To check the new calls, lift the
handset and press 
Öor Ñ.
The display shows that you have received new
calls (p. 38). 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. 38).
To go to the directory list, press
á
(Directorykey).
When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF 
(p. 20), “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.
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. 15). 12 new calls
GF H=Directory
Received calls
Recharge 
Talk
01-06-35
Handset display
Ringer off
CHEDI T
CALL WAI TPAUSE
ALL MSG
NEW MSG
TONE
STOP
ANS OFF ANS ON
SKIP REPEAT
PL AY BACK
98
321654
7
0
INT ERCOMSP-
PHONE
 CLEAR
FUNCTION/MUTE2WAY REC
 HOLD
REDIAL FL ASH  
ROBINSON,TINA 
1-000-222-3333
(Handset on the base unit)
Received callsG
(Handset off the base unit) 
						

							10
Displays
Please lift up
and try again.
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.
A second call is received during a conversation 
(p. 58).
Ö, Ñ, Üor áwas pressed  while the
handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset
and press the button again.
While the base unit was in use, Öor Ñwas
pressed to search the Caller List/directory list, 
á
was pressed to select an option or
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR)was pressed.
SMITH,JACK 
1-222-333-4444
11:20A JAN10 
✕3
Ann
123-456-7890
BROWN,NANCY 
1-555-666-7777
----Waiting----
Not available
No link to base
Place on cradle
and try again.