Panasonic Kx Tg2258 Operating Instructions Manual

 
Special Features 
Cordless Telephone
 
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Using the PAUSE Key 
(For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls) 
  
We recommend you press  
Pause 
 or  
P 
 if a pause is 
required to dial with a PBX or to make a long distance call.  
Ex. Line access number  
[9] 
 (PBX) 
[9] 
   
Pause 
 or  
P 
  
•Pressing  
Pause 
 or  
P 
 once creates a 3.5 second pause. 
This prevents misdialing when you dial after confirming 
the entered number (p. 23) or dial a stored...

 
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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. When the handset is on the base unit, the Ringer indicator on 
the handset will flash to indicate a message is being recorded.   
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls 
Press  
[ANSWER ON] 
 to turn on the Answering System. 
•The indicator lights and the unit announces 
“ 
Answer set 
” and current day and time. If “ 
Set time 
” 
is heard, set the date and time (p. 12).  
•The...

 
Answering System
 
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Listening to Messages 
You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. When 
new messages have been recorded, the NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes. 
Using the Base Unit 
  
To play back messages  
Press  
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] 
.   
•The unit announces the number of 
new messages and only new 
messages are played back.
•During playback, the display shows the message number.
•At the end of the last message,...

 
Listening to Messages 
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Using the Handset (Remote Operation)  
To play back messages   
* If you press  
[STOP] 
 on the base unit during message playback, operation is 
stopped.
To resume the playback, press  
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] 
 on the base unit within 
15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (see below).
•If noise interferes with the message playback: 
—during playback using  
[] 
, press  
[] 
 (Channel).
—during playback using  
[] 
, press  
[] 
 (Channel). 
The unit selects a clearer...

 
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Listening to Messages 
Answering System
 
During playback   
To adjust the 
speaker volume 
Base unit or Handset: 
To increase volume, press  
[] 
. 
To decrease volume, press  
[] 
. 
•You can also adjust the receiver volume on the handset. 
To slow down the 
playback speed 
(Slow Talk 
Message 
Playback) 
Base unit: 
Press  
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] 
. 
Handset: 
Press  
[3] 
. 
•To return to normal speed, press  
[MESSAGE/
SLOW TALK] 
 on the base...

 
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Erasing Messages 
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 
3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:
—“ 
Memory full 
” is heard.
—“ ” is displayed on the base unit.
—the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on).
Erase unnecessary messages. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages 
after each playback. 
Erasing a specific message 
Press  
[ERASE] 
 while the message you want to erase is being played.
Press  
[ ] [4]...

 
Answering System
 
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Recording a Memo Message 
You can record your own voice memo message for up to 3 minutes in memory.  
•If you record for over 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will stop recording.
•If “” is shown on the base unit display and 6 beeps sound, your memo message 
is not recorded correctly. Record it again. 
Recording Your Telephone Conversation 
   
You can record your conversation while talking using the handset or base unit.
•While...

 
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
 
You can operate the Answering System from any touch tone phone. 
A synthesized voice menu will guide you through the Answering System (p. 49).
•To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 50. 
Summary of remote operation 
Remote Code  
The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and 
listening to your messages. Choose any  
2-digit number (00–99)  
for your remote 
code. 
The factory preset remote code is “ 
11...

 
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 
Answering System
 
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Voice Menu 
The shaded boxes are voice prompts.
•3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning.
•The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 
3 minutes.
•If you hear “ 
Memory full 
” after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 50).
•If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds after a voice prompt, “  
Thank...

 
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 
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Direct Remote Operation 
Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct 
commands instead of using the voice menu. To end remote operation, hang up 
anytime. 
Direct commands
To turn on the Answering System: 
Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. 
•The unit will answer and the greeting will be played.
•The Answering System will be turned on. Hang up or enter the remote code for 
other options.
•When turning on the Answering...