Panasonic Kx Tg2553 Operating Instructions Manual

Settings
11
Preparation
Connections
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z).
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor
to feel warm during use.)
•To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 50.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID and voice
mail services, you cannot access those services.
Hooks Hooks
AC Adaptor
Telephone Line 
Cord
Power Outlet 
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Raise the
antennas.Single-Line...

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Settings
Needs to be recharged.
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit
and charge for about 6 hoursbefore
initial use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and
a beep sounds. 
Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the display while the handset is on
the base unit, while it is in use (making/answering a call etc.), or after
viewing the Caller List or directory items, programming etc.
The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset,
then the display will...

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Preparation
Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 11 days
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge battery” is displayed,
—“ ” flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the
display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “” will continue
to flash.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):
OperationApprox. battery life
While in use
(TALK)Up to 4.5 hours
While not in...

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Selecting the Dialing Mode
You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the base
unit.
If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is
used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. 
1
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2
Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press FWD/EDITá(Yeskey).
4
Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow
points to “Set dial mode”.
5
Press...

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Preparation
Selecting the Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Otherwise the Call Waiting Caller ID Feature may not be used (p. 44).
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Use the handset near the
base unit.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2
Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press FWD/EDIT á(Yeskey).
4
Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow
points to “Set line mode”.
5...

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Programmable Functions
HSave DIRECT#
Set flash time
Save mailbox#
Voicemail tone
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching You can program the following function items using the handset near
the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the
corresponding pages for function details.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.
During programming:
*To select a desired function item, press 
Öor Ñrepeatedly until the
arrow points to the item. Then press 
FWD/EDIT áto go to...

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Preparation
Setting the Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing 
(TALK). If you want to use this feature, turn
the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set
to OFF.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2
Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow
points to “Program”.
3
Press FWD/EDIT á(Yeskey).
4
Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the arrow
points to “Talk...

18
Selecting the Ringer Volume
You can set the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the
unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
2
Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the
arrow points to “Ringer volume”.
3
Press FWD/EDIT á(Yeskey).
4
Press Öor Ñto select the
desired volume.
•The selected volume is displayed and rings.
•To turn the ringer OFF, press and
hold Öuntil 2 beeps sound. 
•When set...

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Basic Operation
Making Calls
1
Press (TALK).
2
Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed.
•After a few seconds, the display will show the
length of the call and the battery strength.
3
To hang up, press (TALK)or place the
handset on the base unit.
•If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “No
link to base. Place on cradle and try again.” is displayed.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)to select a clearer channel or move...

20To dial after confirming the entered number
1
Dial a phone number.
•If you misdial, press (CLEAR)and dial again.
2
Press (TALK).
•After a few seconds, the display will show the
length of the call and the battery strength.
3
To hang up, press (TALK)or place the
handset on the base unit.
To redial after confirming the last number dialed
Press (REDIAL/PAUSE)and press (TALK).
To adjust the receiver volume while talking
To increase, press Ñ.
To decrease press 
Ö.
•Each time you pressÖor Ñ, the
volume level...