Panasonic Kx Tg2480 Operating Instructions Manual

							Making/Answering Calls
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3When finished talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit.
To redial the last number dialed
1Press {C} or {s}.
LYou can select a line by pressing 
{Line1} or {Line2}, instead of 
pressing {C} or {s}.
2Press {REDIAL}.
To make a call using the redial list
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.
1Press {REDIAL}.
LThe last number dialed will be 
displayed.
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired number.
LTo delete the displayed number, 
press {Erase}.
LTo exit the list, press {OFF}.
3Press {C} or {s}.
LYou can select a line by pressing 
{Call} then pressing {Line1} or 
{Line2}.
Answering calls
When a call is being received, the called 
line and the ringer indicator flashes rapidly.
1Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
LThe called line is automatically 
selected. To change the line 
selection, see page 40.
LYou can also answer a call by 
pressing the called line’s soft key 
({Line1} or {Line2}).
LYou can also answer a call by 
pressing any button except {V}, {^}, 
or {OFF}. (Any key talk feature)
2When finished talking, press {OFF} or 
place the handset on the base unit.
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by 
simply lifting the handset off the base unit. 
You do not need to press {C}. To activate 
this feature, see page 37.
Note:
LThe called line is automatically selected. 
To change the line selection, see page 
40.
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside 
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily 
by pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring 
the next time a call is received.
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Using the other line 
during a conversation
When you are on a call and another call is 
received on the other line, you will hear 2 
tones (page 37), and the line indicator on 
the base unit will flash rapidly.
You can answer the 2nd call while holding 
the 1st call. You can also make another 
call without finishing the 1st call.
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID service, the 
2nd caller’s information will be displayed 
when a call is being received on the 
other line (page 29).
To hang up the 2nd call and return to 
the 1st call
Example: If you are using LINE 1
1Press {HOLD} to put the 1st call (LINE 
1) on hold (page 23). 
Lk will flash.
2Press {Line2} to make or answer a 2nd 
call.
3Press {OFF}, then press {Line1}.
LThe 2nd call will be terminated.
To hold the 2nd call and return to the 
1st call
Example: If you are using LINE 1
1Press {HOLD} to put the 1st call (LINE 
1) on hold (page 23).
Lk will flash.
2Press {Line2} to make or answer a 2nd 
call.
3Press {HOLD}, then press {Line} and 
{Line1} to return to the 1st call.
Ll will flash.
Conference calls
While you are talking with an outside caller, 
you can make or answer a 2nd call on the 
other line, and then combine the calls to 
establish a conference call.
Example: If you are using LINE 1
1Press {HOLD} to put the 1st call (LINE 
1) on hold (page 23). 
Lk will flash.
2Press {Line2} to make or answer a 2nd 
call.
3When the 2nd call is connected, press 
{Conf} to make a conference call.
LTo hang up both lines, press {OFF}.
LTo hang up only 1 line, press {Line} 
and select the party you want to 
continue talking with by pressing 
{Line1} or {Line2}.
LTo put both lines on hold, press 
{HOLD}.
To talk with only 1 caller, select the 
party you want to continue talking 
with by pressing {Line}, then {Line1} 
or {Line2}. To let the other party join 
the conversation again, press 
{Conf}.
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Useful features during a 
call
HOLD button
This feature allows you to put an outside 
call on hold.
Press {HOLD} during an outside call.
L“Hold” and the line number will be 
displayed, and k or l will flash.
LTo return to the call, press {Line1} or 
{Line2}.
Note:
LIf another phone is connected on the 
same line (page 9), you can also take 
the call by lifting its handset.
LIf a call is kept on hold for more than 6 
minutes, an alarm tone will start to 
sound and the ringer indicator will flash 
rapidly. After 4 additional minutes on 
hold, the call will be disconnected.
Mute button
You can mute your voice during a 
conversation. While mute is turned on you 
will be able to hear the other party, but the 
other party will not be able to hear you.
To mute your voice, press {Mute}.
L“Mute” will flash on the display.
LTo return to the conversation, press 
{Mute}, {C}, or {s}.
Voice enhancer
This feature clarifies the voice of the 
person you are talking to, reproducing a 
more natural-sounding voice that is easier 
to hear and understand.
1Press {(VE)} during an outside call.
2To turn this feature on or off, press 
{(VE)}.
LIf {(VE)} is not displayed, you can 
also turn this feature on or off by 
performing one of the following:
Press {MENU}, then press {3}.
OR
Press {MENU} and {V} or {^} to 
select “V.E. on” or “V.E. off”, 
then press {Select}.
LWhen turned on, J will be 
displayed.
Note:
LOnce you turn voice enhancer on, it will 
be activated for all outside calls until 
turned off.
LYou can also turn this feature on or off by 
programming (page 38).
LDepending on the condition and quality 
of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it 
becomes difficult to hear, turn this 
feature off. Example:
Talk       Line1
00-00-30
K(VE)      MuteL
g3=V.E. on
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Clarity booster
This feature can improve sound clarity 
when the handset is used in an area where 
there may be interference. During an 
outside call, this feature will be turned on 
automatically when necessary. This 
feature will turn off when you hang up or 
put a call on hold. It will not turn off 
automatically during a call. You can also 
turn this feature on or off manually.
1Press {MENU} during an outside call.
2Press {2} to select “Booster on” or 
“Booster off”.
LYou can also select “Booster on” or 
“Booster off” by pressing {V} or 
{^} then pressing {Select}.
LWhile this feature is turned on, 
“BOOST” will flash on the display.
Note:
LIf this feature is turned off manually 
during a call, it will not be turned on 
automatically during the same call.
LWhile this feature is turned on, battery 
operating time will be shortened (page 
15).
PAUSE button (for PBX/long 
distance service users)
A pause is sometimes required when 
making calls using a PBX or long distance 
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line 
access number “9” when making outside 
calls with a PBX:
1Press {9}.
2Press {PAUSE}, then dial the phone 
number.
3Press {C} or {s}.
LYou can select a line by pressing 
{Call} then pressing {Line1} or 
{Line2}.
Note:
LA 3.5 second pause is inserted each 
time {PA U S E} is pressed. Press 
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
FLASH button
Pressing {FLASH} allows you to use 
special features of your host PBX such as 
transferring an extension call, or accessing 
optional telephone services such as Call 
Waiting.
Note:
LTo change the flash time, see page 39.
 1=Phonebookg2=Booster on
Example:
KClear     CallL
9P15556667777
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For Call Waiting service users
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Call Waiting 
service.
This feature allows you to receive calls 
while you are already talking on the phone. 
If you receive a call while on the phone, 
you will hear a Call Waiting tone. 
Press {FLASH} to answer the 2nd call.
LThe 1st call is put on hold while you 
answer the 2nd call.
LTo switch between calls, press 
{FLASH}.
Note:
LPlease contact your telephone company 
for details and availability of this service 
in your area.
Temporary tone dialing (for 
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing 
mode to tone when you need to access 
touch tone services (for example, 
answering services, telephone banking 
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) before entering access 
numbers which require tone dialing.
Note:
LThe dialing mode will return to pulse 
when you hang up.
Handset locator
You can locate a misplaced handset by 
paging it from the base unit.
1Base unit:
Press {HANDSET LOCATOR} to page 
the handset.
LThe LOCATOR indicator will flash.
LThe handset will beep for 1 minute. 
2Base unit:
To stop paging, press {HANDSET 
LOCATOR}.
OR
Handset:
To stop paging, press {OFF}.
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							Phonebook
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Using the phonebook
The handset phonebook allows you to 
make calls without having to dial manually. 
You can add 50 names and phone 
numbers to the handset phonebook and 
search for phonebook entries by name.
Adding items to the phonebook
1Press {V} or {^}.
2Press {Phonebook}.
3Press {Add}.
LThe display shows the number of 
items in the phonebook.
4Enter the name (max. 16 characters). 
See the character table for entry.
5Press {V}.
6Enter the phone number (max. 32 
digits).
LIf a pause is required when dialing, 
press {PA U S E} where needed (page 
24).
7Press {V}.LIf you want to change the name and 
number, press {Edit}, then repeat 
from step 4.
8Press {Save}.
LTo add other items, repeat from step 
3.
9Press {OFF}.
Character table
The dial keys can be used to enter 
characters. To enter a character, press the 
appropriate dial key, repeatedly if 
necessary. To enter another character that 
is located on the same dial key, first press 
{>} to move the cursor to the next space.
To edit/correct a mistake
Press {
						

							Phonebook
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Calling someone in the 
phonebook
Phonebook items can be searched for 
alphabetically by scrolling through the 
phonebook items.
1Press {V} or {^}.
2Press {Phonebook}.
LFor quick search, you can skip to step 
4.
3Press {Search}.
4Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
LTo exit the phonebook, press {OFF}.
5Press {C}, {s}, {Line1}, or {Line2}.
Note:
LTo view a phone number over 16 digits 
long, follow steps 1 to 4, then press 
{MENU}, {Edit} and {V}. Press {OFF} 
when finished.
To search for a name by initial
1Press {V} or {^}.
2Press {Phonebook}, then press 
{Search}.
3Press the dialing button ({0} to {9}, 
{#}, or {*}) which corresponds to the 
first letter you are searching for (see the 
character table, page 26).
Example: “LISA” 
Press {5} repeatedly to display any 
name with the initial “L”.
LIf there is no item corresponding to 
the letter you selected, the next item 
will be displayed.
4Press {V} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.LTo exit the phonebook, press {OFF}.
LTo dial the displayed number, press 
{C}, {s}, {Line1}, or {Line2}.
Editing items in the phonebook
1Press {V} or {^}.
2Press {Phonebook}, then press 
{Search}.
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
4Press {MENU}, then press {Edit}.
5Edit the name if necessary. See the 
character table on page 26 for 
character entry.
6Press {V}.
7Edit the phone number if necessary.
8Press {V}, then press {Save}.
LTo edit other items, repeat from step 
3.
9Press {OFF}.
Erasing items in the phonebook
1Press {V} or {^}.
2Press {Phonebook}, then press 
{Search}.
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
4Press {MENU}, then press {Erase}.
LTo cancel erasing, press {No}.
5Press {Yes}.
LTo erase other items, repeat from 
step 3.
6Press {OFF}.
0-9=Name search
 dB=Scroll list
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Chain dial feature
This feature allows you to dial phone 
numbers from the phonebook while you 
are on a call.
Example: Using a long distance calling 
card
1Dial from the phonebook: 
1-800-012-3456 (Calling card access 
number). 
2When prompted, dial from the 
phonebook: 
1234 (Calling card PIN).
3When prompted, dial from the 
phonebook: 
1-555-012-3456 (the person you want 
to call).
1During an outside call, press 
{MENU}.
2Press {1} to select “Phonebook”.
3Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
4Press {Call}.
LRepeat from step 1 to dial other 
numbers.
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the phonebook 
as one phonebook item, press {PAUSE} 
to add pauses after the number and PIN 
as necessary (page 24).
LIf you have rotary or pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{MENU} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone.
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							Caller ID Service
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Using Caller ID service
This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use 
Caller ID features, you must subscribe to 
your telephone company’s Caller ID 
service.
Caller ID features
When an outside call is being received, the 
calling party’s name or telephone number 
will be displayed.
Caller information for the last 50 different 
callers will be logged in the caller list, 
allowing you to return missed calls. Caller 
information is stored by the most recent 
call to the oldest. 
LWhen Caller ID information is received 
and it matches a phone number stored 
in the phonebook, the stored name will 
be displayed and logged in the caller list. 
(Personalized name display)
LIf the unit cannot receive caller 
information, the following will be 
displayed:
“Out of area”: The caller dialed from 
an area which does not provide Caller ID 
service.
“Private caller”: The caller 
requested not to send caller information.
“Long distance”: The caller called 
you long distance.
LIf the unit is connected to a PBX system, 
caller information may not be received 
properly. Consult your PBX supplier.
LIf both lines receive calls at the same 
time, each caller’s information will be 
displayed alternately.
Call Waiting Caller ID display
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call 
Waiting with Caller ID services, the 2nd 
caller’s information will be displayed after 
you hear a Call Waiting tone (page 25).
Note:
LPlease contact your telephone company 
for details and availability of this service 
in your area.
Example:
BROWN,NANCY
1-555-666-7777 mKLine1    Line2L
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Caller list
Caller information for the last 50 different 
callers will be logged in the caller list. You 
can use this list to return missed calls.
LCaller information includes caller names 
and phone numbers, the date and time 
of calls, and the number of times the 
caller called.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats the 
call as a missed call. The number of 
missed calls is shown on the handset 
display. This lets you know if you should 
view the caller list to see who called while 
you were out.
Example: Handset off the base unit
Viewing the caller list and 
calling back
1Press {V} or {^}.
2Press {Rcvd calls}.
3Press {V} to search from the most 
recent call, or press {^} to search from 
the oldest call.
LThe caller’s name and phone number 
are displayed alternately.
LTo exit the caller list, press {OFF}.
4Press {C} or {s}.LIf the line selection is “Auto” (page 
40) and you press {C} or {s}, the 
indicated line will be selected. If the 
indicated line is already being used or 
you want to select the other line, 
press {MENU}, {Call}, and select the 
other line by pressing {Line1} or 
{Line2}.
Note:
LCalling back will not be possible if the 
caller information does not include a 
phone number.
LIn some cases, you may have to edit the 
number before dialing. (For example, 
you may have to delete “1” and the area 
code.)
Displayed symbols
Lm and n indicate which line the caller 
information was received from.
LIf the same caller calls more than once, it 
will be displayed with the number (“×2” 
to “×9”). Only the date and time of the 
most recent call will be stored.
LA Q is displayed next to items which 
have already been viewed or answered 
on this handset.
Example:
   V^=Search 
10 missed calls
KLine1    Line2L
 Rcvd     PhoneKcalls    book L
SMITH,JACK     m
 3:10P JUN.29
1-555-333-4444 m
 3:10P JUN.29
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