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 
Telephone Jack 
(RJ11C)
Fasten the cords to prevent  them 
from being disconnected. 
						

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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 return to the standby mode (p. 13).
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display promptBattery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
(flashing)
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator  
						

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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 use (Standby)
near the base unit*
away from the base unit
Recharge battery
*Within about 10 feet (3 m)
•Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing
the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature.
•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth
once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or
high humidity.Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.
•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base
unit until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “” flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
Standby mode(The handset is off the base unit.)
The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the
handset (making/answering a call, viewing the Caller List or directory
items etc.). The display is blank, but the handset can receive calls.
The battery life is conserved in this mode. 
						

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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 FWD/EDITá(Yeskey).
6
Press Öor Ñto select “Pulse” or
“Tone”.
7
Press FWD/EDITá(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press 
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•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.
HSave directory
Ringer volume
GF H=Yes
HProgram
GF H=Yes
HSave DIRECT#
Set flash time
GF H=Yes
Set line mode
HSet dial mode
GF H=Yes
Dial mode
:Tone
GF H=Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
Dial mode
:Pulse
GF H=Save
Settings 
						

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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
Press FWD/EDITá(Yeskey).
6
Press Öor Ñto select “B” or “A”.
7
Press FWD/EDITá(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press 
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•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.
HSet line mode
Set dial mode
GF H=Yes
Line mode
:A
GF H=Save
Line mode
:B
HSave directory
Ringer volume
GF H=Yes
HProgram
GF H=Yes
HSave DIRECT#
Set flash time
GF H=Yes
Line mode
:B
GF H=Save 
						

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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 the next step.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby
mode.
•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.
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
*
To store an item in the directory (p. 33).
To select the ringer volume (p. 18).
Press 
FWD/EDIT á.
To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(p. 30).
To select the flash time (p. 45).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 40).
To set the voice mail tone (p. 41).
To select the line mode (p. 15).
To select the dial mode (p. 14).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 17).
HSave directory
Ringer volume
Program
* 
						

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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 switching”.
5
Press FWD/EDIT á(Yeskey).
6
Press Öor Ñto select “On” or “Off”. 
7
Press FWD/EDIT á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To return to the standby mode, press
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the Auto Talk
feature OFF.
Auto talk
:On
HProgram
GF H=Yes
HTalk switching
GF H=Yes
Auto talk
:Off
GF H=Save
Auto talk
:On
GF H=Save 
						

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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 to OFF, “Ringer off” will
flash for about 45 seconds before the
handset returns to the standby mode.
Save directory
HRinger volume
GF H=Yes
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
GF
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
GF
HIGH
LOW
Ringer offOFF
Ö
Ñ
Ö
Ñ
Programmable Functions
To turn the ringer ON, press Ñor Ö
in step 4.
•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
•You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received. Press 
Öor Ñwhile the unit is ringing.
•When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the
factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary. 
						

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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 closer to
the base unit.
To redial the last number dialed
Press (TALK)and press (REDIAL/PAUSE).Talk
1112222
Talk
00-00-00
Talk
Off
00-01-08
(TALK)
(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)
(CLEAR)
(REDIAL/PAUSE), 
						

							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 will change.
•The display will return to the length of
the call.
Talk
3334444
Talk
00-00-00
Loud
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
3334444
MEDIUMHIGH
LOW
Loud
Low❚❚❚❚High
Loud
Low❚❚High
Off
00-01-08
Ö Ñ
Ö Ñ
Making Calls