Panasonic Kx Tg2553 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced Operation1
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 “Voicemail tone”.
5
Press FWD/EDITá(Yeskey).
6
Press Öor Ñto select “Off” or “On”.
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).
HProgram
GF H=Yes
Save mailbox#
HVoicemail tone
GF H=Yes
Voicemail tone
:On
GF H=Save
To erase a stored number
Press and hold (CLEAR)in step 4 on page 40.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
Setting the Voice Mail Tone
If your voice mail service sends a voice mail tone after a new message has
been recorded, set to “On”. “Voicemail” and 
“”will be displayed and
the VOICE MAIL indicator on the base unit will flash when a message has
been recorded in your mailbox. You will hear a series of voice mail tones
followed by a dial tone after pressing
(TALK).
(Contact your service provider for details about your service.)
Set to “Off” if:
—you do not subscribe to a voice mail service,
—your voice mail service does not send a voice mail tone, or 
—the unit is connected to a PBX.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “On”.
Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially.
Voicemail tone
:Off 
						

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Voice Mail Service
•If “Voicemail” and “”still remain on the display and the VOICE MAIL
indicator on the base unit still flashes even if you have listened to your voice mail
message(s), press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH), and press and hold (CLEAR)until the
unit beeps. “Voicemail” and 
“”will disappear and the indicator will go off.
•If your voice mail service uses a voice mail tone and the recorded message is
over 3 minutes long, “Voicemail” and 
“”may not be displayed and the
VOICE MAIL indicator may not flash.
•If your voice mail service uses a voice mail tone, the tone will be heard from any
parallel connected phone. If you use another phone to retrieve messages, you
have to dial your access number manually.
Listening to Voice Mail Messages
After receiving a voice mail message, “Voicemail” and “” will be
displayed and the VOICE MAIL indicator on the base unit will flash. 
You can listen to your voice mail message(s), follow the steps below.
1
Press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL), and press (TALK).
•The unit is connected to the telephone line and dials the access number (p. 40).
2
Follow the pre-recorded instructions.
3
When finished, press (TALK). 
						

							Special Features
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Advanced Operation
Automatic Security Code Setting
Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically
selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help
prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless
telephone user.
Handset Locator
You can locate the handset or page the handset user with beep tones
from the base unit.
1
Press (HANDSET!LOCATOR).
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator flashes. The handset beeps for 1 minute
and “Paging” is displayed. 
2
To stop paging, press (HANDSET!LOCATOR)again or press (TALK)
twice on the handset.
(HANDSETÒLOCATOR) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) 
(TONE)
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICEÒMAIL)(REDIAL/PAUSE)IN USE/CHARGE Indicator 
    ,      , FWD/EDIT 
						

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Special Features
For Call Waiting Service Users
Press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL)if you hear a call-waiting tone
while talking.
•The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.
•To return to the first caller, press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL)again.
•The call waiting service cannot be used when a parallel connected telephone is
in use.
•If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone company for
details.
Call Waiting Caller ID Feature
Call Waiting Caller ID Feature allows your unit
to display the second caller’s information. After
you hear a call-waiting tone while talking, the
unit will display the caller’s name with the phone
number and “----Waiting-----”.
•Please contact your telephone company for details and availability in your area.
How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)
We recommend you press (REDIAL/PAUSE)if a pause is required for
dialing with a PBX or to access a long distance service.
Ex. Line access number 
(9)(PBX)
(9)\(REDIAL/PAUSE)\
•Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE)once creates a 3.5 second pause. This prevents
misdialing when you redial or dial a stored number.
•Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE)more than once increases the length of the pause
between numbers.
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)
Press (TONE)before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
•The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access an
answering service, electronic banking service, etc. When you hang up, the mode
will return to pulse.
•Access numbers entered after pressing (TONE)will not be included when
redialing.Phone number
NANCY BROWN
1-000-222-3333
----Waiting----- 
						

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Advanced Operation
FLASH Button
Pressing (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL)allows you to use special
features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or
accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting.
Selecting the flash time
The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. 
You can select the following flash times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110,
100 or 90 ms (milliseconds)”. Your phone comes from the factory set to
“700 ms”. 
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 flash time”.
5
Press FWD/EDITá(Yeskey).
6
Press Öor Ñrepeatedly until the
desired time is displayed.
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 you are connected via a PBX, a longer flash time may be necessary to use
PBX functions (transferring a call etc.). Consult your PBX supplier for the correct
setting.
Flash time
:700ms
GF H=Save
Save DIRECT#
HSet flash time
GF H=Yes
HProgram
GF H=Yes 
						

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Wall Mounting
To Power
Outlet
This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
2
Connect the AC adaptor.
3
#Tuck the telephone line
cord inside the wall
mounting adaptor.
$Connect the telephone
line cord to the unit.
%Install the adaptor by
pushing it in the direction
of the arrow.
•The word “UP” should face
upward.
1
Adjust the angle of the cradle:
#Slide the lock switch
to “RELEASE”.
$Rotate the cradle 90°
until it faces straight
up.
%Slide the lock switch
to “LOCK” with the
cradle facing straight
up.
1
2
3
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3
Back Side
Back Side 
						

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Useful Information
4
Connect the telephone line
cord. Mount the unit, then
slide down.
•Raise the antennas.
5
To charge the handset battery:
Place the handset in the cradle as
shown.
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator 
						

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Using an Optional Headset
Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone
conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88 headset. To order
call the accessories telephone number on page 2.
Connecting an optional headset to the handset
Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset
jack as shown below.
Headset Jack
H
When the optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure to use the
headset to talk with the caller. If you want to have a normal cordless phone
conversation, disconnect the headset.
Using the Belt Clip
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip.
To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip 
						

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Useful Information
Battery Replacement
Attention:
The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel
cadmium battery which is recyclable. At the end of its
useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal
to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste
stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery. If “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “” flashes after being
fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P510
(N4HKGMB00001) battery. To order, call the accessories telephone
number on page 2.
1
Carefullyinsert a flat metal
object in the slot, and push
forward to release the lock.
Remove the handset cover.
2
Replace the battery. Then
place the battery leads
inside the groove, otherwise
the leads may be damaged
when closing the cover.
3
Close the cover.
4
Make sure you charge the new battery for about 6 hours in order to
display the battery strength prompt correctly (p. 12).
Push 
forward.
1
2 
						

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Adding Another Phone
This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard
telephone on the same line, use the Panasonic T-adaptor KX-J66.
To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2.
T-Adaptor (KX-J66) Single-Line 
Telephone Jack
Telephone 
Line Cord Standard Telephone