Panasonic Kx Tg2480 Operating Instructions Manual

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4Base unit:
Press and hold {HANDSET 
LOCATOR} until the LOCATOR 
indicator flashes.
LAfter the LOCATOR indicator starts 
flashing, the rest of the procedure 
must be completed within 1 minute.
5Handset:
Press {OK}, then wait until the handset 
beeps.
LRegistration is complete.
Customer support
The handset can display the Internet 
address where you can download 
operating instructions for this product 
using your computer.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Customer support” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}.
L“www.panasonic.com/support” 
will be displayed.
3Press {OFF}.
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Programming via direct commands
You can also program most features using “direct commands”—special codes that take 
you directly to the feature you wish to program and allow you to select the desired setting. 
There is no need to scroll through the unit’s menus.
Details of each feature can be found on the corresponding pages.
1Press {MENU}.
2Enter the desired feature code (shown below).
3Enter the desired setting code (shown below).
LThis step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
4Press {Save}.
5Press {OFF} to exit programming mode.
Direct commands chart
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
Ringer volume Line 1{1} {1} {1}{1}: Low {2}: Medium 
{3}: High {0}: Offpage 36
Line 2{1} {1} {2}
Ringer tone Line 1{1} {2} {1}{1}–{4}: Tone pattern 1–4
{5}–{8}: Melody pattern 1–4page 36
Line 2{1} {2} {2}
Interrupt tone{1} {3}{1}: On {2}: 2 times {0}: Off page 37
VM access Line 1{3} {1}Go to step 2 on page 34. page 34
Line 2{3} {2}
Voice enhancer{5}{1}: On {0}: Off page 38
LCD contrast{0} {1}{1}–{6}: Level 1–6 page 38
Key tone{0} {2}{1}: On {0}: Off page 40
Auto talk{0} {3}{1}: On {0}: Off page 37
Caller ID number auto 
edit{0} {4}{1}: On {0}: Off page 38
Set dial mode{0} {5} {1}{1}: Pulse {2}: Tone page 19
Set flash time Line 1{0} {5} {2} {1}{1}: 700 ms {2}: 600 ms
{3}: 400 ms {4}: 300 ms
{5}: 250 ms {6}: 110 ms
{7}: 100 ms {8}: 90 mspage 39
Line 2{0} {5} {2} {2}
Set line mode Line 1{0} {5} {3} {1}{1}: A {2}: B page 39
Line 2{0} {5} {3} {2}
Line selection{0} {5} {5}{0}: Auto {1}: Line 1 {2}: Line 2 page  40
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Note:
LIf you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press {OFF} then start again by 
pressing {MENU}. Store VM 
access#Line 1{0} {7} {1} {1}Go to step 6 on page 33. page 33
Line 2{0} {7} {1} {2}
VM tone detect Line 1{0} {7} {2} {1}{1}: On {0}: Off page 33
Line 2{0} {7} {2} {2}
Change language{0} {8}{1}: English {2}: Spanish page 38
Handset registration{0} {0}Go to step 4 on page 41. page 40
Message alert{0} {#} {1}: On {0}: Off page 34
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
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Wall mounting
The base unit can be mounted on a wall 
phone plate.
1Push the hook and turn it upward until it 
clicks into place.
2Press the tabs in the direction of the 
arrows (1), then remove the wall 
mounting adaptor (2).
3Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the 
telephone line cord inside the wall 
mounting adaptor, then push the 
adaptor in the direction of the arrows 
(1 and 2).
LThe word “UP WALL” should face 
upward.
LFasten the AC adaptor cord to 
prevent it from being disconnected.
4Connect the telephone line cord. Mount 
the unit, then slide it down.
LRaise the antenna.
2
11
Hook
To Power
Outlet12
Hook
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5To charge the handset battery:
Rest the handset on the charge contacts 
(1), then push the top of the handset so 
the hook snaps into the slot at the top of 
the handset (2).
LThe unit will beep once, the CHARGE 
indicator will light, and “Charging” will 
be displayed.
Headset (optional)
Connecting an optional headset to the 
handset allows hands-free phone 
conversations. Please use only a 
Panasonic headset. See page 5 for 
compatible headsets and ordering 
information.
To connect an optional headset to the 
handset
LModel shown is KX-TCA86.
Note:
LTo switch to the speakerphone, press 
{s}. To return to the headset, press 
{C}.
2
1
SlotHook
Headset jack
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Belt clip
You can hang the handset on your belt or 
pocket using the included belt clip.
To attach the belt clip
To remove the belt clip
Shoulder rest attachment
Use the shoulder rest attachment if you 
need to keep your hands free during a 
conversation.
To attach the shoulder rest attachment
Attach the included belt clip to the handset 
(see the left), then attach the shoulder rest 
attachment to the belt clip.
To remove the shoulder rest 
attachment
Slide the base of the attachment.
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Error messages
If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the 
handset.
Display messageCause & solution
BusyLThe line is being used. You can select the other line by 
pressing {Line1} or {Line2} (page 30).
Error!!LWhen you tried to register the handset, the handset and 
the base unit could not link for some reason, such as 
interference from electrical appliances. Move the 
handset and the base unit away from the electrical 
appliances and try again.
No items storedLYour phonebook or redial list is empty.
No link to base. 
Move closer to 
base, try again.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.
LConfirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
LRaise the base unit antenna.
LThe handset’s registration may have been canceled. 
Re-register the handset (page 40).
Phonebook fullLThere is no space to store new items in the phonebook. 
Erase unnecessary items (page 27).
Please lift up and 
try again.LA handset button was pressed while the handset was 
on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the button 
again.
Store VM access#LYou have not stored the Voice Mail access number. 
Store the number (page 33).
System is busy. 
Please try again 
later.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.
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Troubleshooting
General use
Programmable settings
ProblemCause & solution
The unit does not work.LMake sure that the battery is installed correctly (page 
14).
LCheck the connections (page 9–11).
LFully charge the battery (page 14).
LClean the charge contacts and charge again (page 14).
LUnplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset the unit. 
Reconnect the adaptor and try again.
LRe-install the battery (page 14) and fully charge it.
The display shows “No 
link to base. Move 
closer to base, try 
again.” and an alarm 
tone sounds.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Move closer to the base unit, and try again.
LConfirm that the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
LRaise the base unit antenna.
LIf the above remedies do not solve the problem, the 
handset may have lost communication with the base 
unit. Register the handset again (page 40).
I cannot hear a dial tone.LConfirm that the telephone line cord is connected (page 
10–11).
LDisconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect 
a known working telephone. If the working telephone 
operates properly, contact our service personnel to 
have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does 
not operate properly, contact your telephone company.
ProblemCause & solution
I cannot program items.LProgramming is not possible while the handset is being 
used.
LDo not pause for over 1 minute while programming.
LMove closer to the base unit.
While programming, the 
handset starts to ring.LA call is being received. Answer the call and start again 
from the beginning after hanging up.
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Making/answering calls, Paging
Phonebook
ProblemCause & solution
Static is heard, sound 
cuts in and out. 
Interference from other 
electrical units.LMove the handset and the base unit away from other 
electrical appliances.
LMove closer to the base unit.
LRaise the base unit antenna.
LTurn on the clarity booster feature (page 24).
LIf your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL 
service, we recommend connecting a noise filter 
between the base unit and the telephone line jack. 
Contact your DSL provider for details.
The handset does not 
ring.LThe ringer volume is turned off. Adjust it (page 36).
I cannot make a call.LThe dialing mode may be set incorrectly. Set the dial 
mode (page 19) to match the type of telephone service 
you have (tone or pulse).
I cannot redial by 
pressing {REDIAL}.LIf the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long, 
the number will not be redialed correctly.
LIf you press {REDIAL} after you have started dialing, 
this button functions as the {PAUSE} button. To redial, 
do not dial any numbers before pressing {REDIAL}.
I cannot make long 
distance calls.LMake sure that you have long distance service.
I cannot page the 
handset.LThe called handset is too far from the base unit.
LThe called handset is in use. Try again later.
ProblemCause & solution
I cannot store an item in 
the phonebook.LYou cannot store an item in the phonebook while the 
handset is in talk or speakerphone mode.
LDo not pause for over 1 minute while storing.
While storing an item in 
the phonebook, the 
handset starts to ring.LA call is being received. Answer the call and start again 
from the beginning after hanging up.
The display exits the 
phonebook while 
searching.LThe handset automatically exits after 1 minute of 
inactivity.
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Caller ID
ProblemCause & solution
The handset does not 
display the caller’s name 
and/or phone number.LYou have not subscribed to Caller ID service. Contact 
your telephone company to subscribe.
LIf your unit is connected to any additional telephone 
equipment such as Caller ID box or wireless telephone 
jack, disconnect the unit from the equipment and plug 
the unit directly into the wall jack.
LIf your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL 
service, we recommend connecting a noise filter 
between the base unit and the telephone line jack. 
Contact your DSL provider for details.
LThe name display service may not be available in some 
areas. Contact your telephone company for details.
LOther telephone equipment may be interfering with this 
unit. Disconnect the other equipment and try again.
LThe caller requested not to send caller information 
(page 29).
LGenerally caller information is displayed from the 2nd 
ring.
The caller list/incoming 
phone numbers are not 
edited automatically.LThe Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned off. 
Turn it on and try again (page 38).
LYou need to call back the edited number to activate 
Caller ID number auto edit.
I cannot dial the phone 
number edited in the 
caller list.LThe phone number you dialed might have an incorrect 
edited pattern (for example, the long distance “1” or the 
area code is missing). Edit the phone number with 
another pattern (page 31).
The display exits the 
caller list while searching.LThe handset automatically exits after 1 minute of 
inactivity.
The 2nd caller’s 
information is not 
displayed during an 
outside call. (The Call 
Waiting Caller ID (CWID) 
feature does not 
function.)LIn order to use Caller ID, Call Waiting, or Call Waiting 
Caller ID (CWID), you must first contact your telephone 
company and subscribe to the desired service.
After subscribing, you may need to contact your 
telephone company again to activate this specific 
service, even if you already subscribed to both Caller ID 
and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID).
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