Panasonic Kx Tg2257 Operating Instructions Manual

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Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Finding Stored Items
You can search the directory using the handset.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press Üor áto enter the directory list.
•You can go to the Caller List by pressing á
(p. 39).
2
Press Öor Ñ.
•The first item is displayed.
3
Scroll to the desired item by 
pressing 
Öor Ñ..
•All directory items are stored in the
order shown on the right.Alphabet letter
Symbol (excluding # and # )
Telephone number(If no name is stored)
Number
# and #
Press Ö.
Press Ñ.
•You can exit the directory list any time by pressing (OFF). 
•If “No items stored” is displayed in step 2, the directory list is empty.
(OFF)    ,     ,     , 
Directory list
GF
H
=Caller’s list
Ann
123-456-7890
To search for a name by initial
#
Press the dialing button for the
first letter of the desired name
until any name with the same
initial is displayed (see the
Index table on the page 52).
Ex. To find “Frank”, press (3)
repeatedly until the first item
under “F” is displayed.
$
Press Örepeatedly until the
name is displayed. 
						

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Directory
1
Press Üor áto enter the directory list.
2
Press Öor Ñ.
•The first item is displayed.
3
Scroll to the desired item that you want to
dial by pressing 
Öor Ñ.
•To search for the item by initial, see page 51.
•To exit the directory list, press (OFF).
4
Press or .
•The number is dialed automatically.
5
To hang up, press (OFF)or place the
handset on the base unit.
•You can exit the directory list any time by pressing (OFF).
Directory list
GF
H
=Caller’s list
Dialing
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
Frank
456-7890
Talk
4567890
Ex. was pressed.
Other symbols, 1
A, B, C, 2
D, E, F, 3
G, H, I, 4
J, K, L, 5(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(0)
IndexKeysIndexKeys
M, N, O, 6
P, Q, R, S, 7
T, U, V, 8
W, X, Y, Z, 9
0
Index table 
						

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Cordless Telephone
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Jane Walker
1-234-456-7890
Editing
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press Üor áto enter the directory list.
2
Press Öor Ñ.
•The first item is displayed.
3
Scroll to the directory item you want to
change by pressing 
Öor Ñ, and press
á.
•To search for the item by initial, see page 51.
•If you do not need to change the name, go to
step 5.
4
Edit the name using the dialing buttons, 
Üor á(p. 49), up to 15 characters.
5
Press Ö(Nextkey).
6
Add a number to the current number.
•If you do not need to change the number, press
Ö(Nextkey) and go to step 8.
•Each time you press
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR), a digit is erased.
To erase all digits, press and hold
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR).
7
Press Ö(Nextkey).
•If you want to change the storing name or
number, press Ñ(Editkey) repeatedly to
reach the desired display and change it.
8
When finished, press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To continue editing other items, repeat from
step 3.
•To exit the directory list, press (OFF).
•You can exit the edit mode any time by pressing (OFF).
Jane
456-7890
Enter name
Jane Walker
IH G=Next
4567890
IH G=Next
12344567890
IH G=Next
Enter name
Jane
IH G=Next
Jane Walker
1-234-456-7890
F=EditH=Save 
						

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Erasing
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press Üor áto enter the directory list.
2
Press Öor Ñ.
•The first item is displayed.
3
Scroll to the directory item that you want to
erase by pressing 
Öor Ñ.
•To search for the item by initial, see page 51.
4
Press (HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR).
•To stop erasing, press Ü(Nokey).
5
Press á(Yeskey) or
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR).
•A beep sounds and the item is erased.
•To erase other items, repeat from step 3.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
Helen
1-234-567-8901
Clear?
I=No     H=Yes
Clear     
Directory 
						

							A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit.
Paging the base unit from the handset
1
Handset:
Press
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR).
Talk to the paged party after
the beeps.
•“Intercom” is displayed.
2
Base unit:
When the other party’s 
voice is heard, answer 
using the MIC.
3
To end the intercom, 
press 
(OFF)on the 
handset.
OR
Press 
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM)on the base unit.
Paging the handset from the base unit (Handset locator)
Using this feature, you can also locate a misplaced handset.
1
Base unit:
Press 
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM).
•The handset beeps for 1 minute
and displays “Paging Press
INTERCOM”.
•To stop paging, press
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM)
on the base unit.
2
Handset:
Press
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR)to
answer.
•“Intercom” is displayed.
3
Base unit:
Talk into the MIC.
4
To end the intercom, press (OFF)on the handset.
OR
Press 
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM)on the base unit.
•If you do not want to answer the page in step 2, press (OFF)to stop beeping.
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Cordless Telephone
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Intercom
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR) (HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM) 
(OFF)MIC
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR)
(OFF)
MIC
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM) 
						

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During an intercom call:
•If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the
base unit speaker volume by pressing VOLUME.
•If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to
ring. To answer, press ,
or (SP-PHONE).
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom
The intercom can be used during a call. This feature enables you to
transfer a call between the handset and the base unit.
From the handset to the
base unit
1
Handset:
During a call, press
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR).
•The call is put on hold and
“Hold” is displayed.
2
Handset:
Press
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR)
again. Talk to the paged
party after the beeps.
•“Intercom hold” is
displayed.
•If the base unit user does not
answer, press  or  to
return to call.
3
Base unit:
When the paging party’s
voice is heard, answer using
the MIC.
4
Base unit:
To answer the call, press
(SP-PHONE).
•The transfer is complete.
From the base unit to the
handset
1
Base unit:
During a call, press
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM).
•The call is put on hold and 
SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
2
Base unit:
Press
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM)
again.
•“Paging Press INTERCOM”
is displayed on the handset.
•If the handset user does not
answer, press (SP-PHONE)to
return to call.
3
Handset:
Press
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR)to
answer the page.
•“Intercom hold” is
displayed.
4
Handset:
To answer the call, press
or .
•The transfer is complete.
Intercom 
						

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Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Special Features
Automatic Security Code Setting
Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically
selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help
prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless
telephone user.
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)
Press (TONE)before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
•The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access an
answering service, electronic banking service, etc. When you hang up, the mode
will return to pulse.
Muting Your Conversation
Handset:
Press
(MUTE)while talking.
•The display on the right will be shown.
Base unit:
Press 
(MUTE/RINGER)while talking. 
•The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
•The other party cannot hear your voice but you can hear theirs.
•To release the mute, press (MUTE)
, or on the handset or
(MUTE/RINGER)
or (SP-PHONE)on the base unit.
Talk

(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK)
(TONE)(OFF)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
(FLASH/CALLÒWAIT) (TONE)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
    ,     ,
(MUTE)
(MUTE/RINGER)(FUNCTION/2WAY!REC)
Ex. (MUTE)was pressed. 
						

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Special Features
For Call Waiting Service Users
Press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK)or (FLASH/CALL!WAIT)if you hear
a call-waiting tone while talking.
•The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.
•To return to the first caller, press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK)
or 
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT)again.
•The call waiting service cannot be used when:
— the answering system is recording someone’s message, or
— a parallel connected telephone is in use.
•If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone company for
details.
Call Waiting Caller ID Feature
Call Waiting Caller ID Feature allows your
handset to display the second caller’s
information. After you hear a call-waiting tone
while talking, the handset will display the caller’s
name with the phone number and
“----Waiting----”.
•Please contact your telephone company for details and availability in your area.
•While talking with the base unit, the handset off the base unit will not display the
caller’s information.
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)
We recommend you press (REDIAL/PAUSE)if a pause is required for
dialing with a PBX or to access a long distance service.
Ex. Line access number 
(9)(PBX)
(9)\(REDIAL/PAUSE)\
•Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE)once creates a 3.5 second pause. This prevents
misdialing when you redial or dial a stored number.
•Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE)more than once increases the length of the pause
between numbers.Phone number
BROWN,NANCY 
1-555-666-7777
----Waiting---- 
						

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Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
FLASH Button
Pressing (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK)or (FLASH/CALL!WAIT)allows
you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an
extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as
call waiting. 
•Pressing (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK)or (FLASH/CALL!WAIT)causes to
release following operations:
— temporary tone dialing, 
— muting your conversation, or
— recording your conversation.
Selecting the flash time
The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. 
You can select the following flash times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110,
100 or 90 ms (milliseconds)”. Your phone comes from the factory set to
“700 ms”. 
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION/2WAY!REC).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressingÖor Ñ.
3
Press á.
4
Scroll to “Set flash time” by pressing
Öor Ñ.
5
Press á.
•The current setting is displayed.
6
Select the desired time by pressingÖor Ñ.
7
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds. 
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
•If the unit is connected via a PBX, PBX functions (transferring a call etc.) might
not work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for the correct setting.
Flash time
:700ms
GF H=Save
TAD program
HSet flash time
Set line mode
Ringer pattern
HProgram
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Automatic Answering Operation
When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the
caller’s message is recorded. 
•The total recording time (including greeting message) is about
15 minutes. If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time may
be shortened by up to 3 minutes.
•A maximum of 64 messages (including greeting message) can be
recorded.
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls
Press (ANSWER!ON)to turn on the answering 
system.
•The indicator lights and “Answer set” is
heard.
•The unit will announce the remaining
recording time if it is less than 5
minutes. 
•If you hear “Memory full”, “ ” is
displayed on the base unit and the
ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly,
erase some, or all, of the messages
(p. 64).
FULL
•If you do not want the unit to answer calls, press (ANSWER!ON)again to turn off
the answering system. The indicator light goes out and “Answer off” is heard.
•You can also turn on the answering system remotely using any other phone
(p. 71).
Monitoring incoming calls
While a call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker. 
To answer the call with the base unit speakerphone, press 
(SP-PHONE). 
For the handset, press  or  . The unit stops recording.
(ANSWERÒON) 
and Indicator