Panasonic Kx Tg2564 Operating Instructions Manual

21For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Preparation
LCD Contrast
You can program the cordless handset and base unit LCD contrast
(5 levels). To make the displays clearer, set to high level. Your phone
comes from the factory set to level 3.
Make sure the base unit and cordless handset are not being used.
(Cordless\Handset)
1
Press (MUTE/FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing (›)
or (‹).
3
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
4
Select the desired contrast by pressing (›)
or (‹).
≥Each time you press...

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“Programmable Functions
(Base\Unit)
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing (›)
or (‹).
3
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
≥The current setting is displayed.
4
Select the desired contrast by pressing (›)
or (‹).
≥Each time you press (›)or (‹), the LCD
contrast will change.
5
Press (fl)(Savekey).
≥A beep sounds.
≥To exit the programming mode, press (EXIT).
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT).
1Date and time
Save DIRECT#
431=Yes
1LCD contrast
431=Yes
LCD contrast...

(Cordless\Handset)
To have a hands-free conversation, connect an optional headset to the
handset (p. 62).
1
Press .
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 (OFF)or place the
cordless handset on the charger.
≥“Line in use” is displayed on the base unit while the cordless handset is
engaged in an outside call.
≥If the cordless handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3...

24To dial after confirming the entered number
1
Dial a phone number.
≥If you misdial, press
(CLEAR/INTERCOM/HOLD)and dial again.
2
Press .
≥After a few seconds, the display will show the
length of the call and the battery strength.
3
To hang up, press (OFF)or place the
cordless handset on the charger.
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press (fi)to select a clearer channel in the talk or intercom mode, or
move closer to the base unit.
To redial the last number dialed on the cordless handset
Press...

To put a call on hold
Press (CLEAR/INTERCOM/HOLD).
≥“Line on HOLD.” is displayed on the base unit.
≥The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
≥If you put a call on hold for more than 6 minutes, an
alarm tone will sound. The call will be disconnected
after a total of 10 minutes.
≥To transfer the call to the base unit, see page 50.
To release the hold
From the cordless handset, press  .
From the base unit, press 
(DIGITAL–SP-PHONE)or lift the handset.
≥If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 64),...

(Base\Unit)
You can make a call by simply lifting the handset and dialing the phone
number. To hang up, place the handset on the cradle.
Using the speakerphone
1
Press (DIGITAL–SP-PHONE).
≥The indicator lights.
2
Dial a telephone number.
≥The dialed number is displayed.
≥After a few seconds, the display will 
show the length of the call.
3
When the other party answers, 
talk into the MIC (microphone).
4
To hang up, press (DIGITAL–SP-PHONE).
≥The indicator light goes out.
≥“Line in use” is displayed on...

To adjust the handset volume (3 levels) or speaker
volume (8 levels) while talking
To increase, press (‹). 
To decrease, press 
(›).
≥The display shows the volume level for a few
seconds.
To put a call on hold
Press (HOLD).
≥“Line on HOLD.” is displayed on the cordless
handset.
≥The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
≥If using the handset, you can place it on the cradle.
≥If you put a call on hold for more than 6 minutes, an
alarm tone will sound. The call will be disconnected
after a total of 10...

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Answering Calls
When a call is received, the unit rings and “Incoming call” is
displayed. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party
information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 29). 
In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the
second ring to answer a call.
(Cordless\Handset)
Press .
≥You can also answer a call by pressing any dialing
button (0)to (9), ($)or (#)(—Any Key Talk).
≥You can select the ringer volume while a call
is being received. Press (›)or...

Basic Operation
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Caller ID Service
This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone
company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s
information will be shown on the cordless handset and the base unit after
the first ring.
The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers, including the
time and date received and the number of times called, in the Caller List.
The Caller List information is sorted by the most recent call to the oldest.
When the...

Using the Caller List
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Viewing the Caller List
You can view the caller list with the cordless handset or the base unit.
Caller List information includes the caller’s name and phone number, the
time and date the call was received, and the number of times that caller
called (p. 31).
Make sure the base unit and cordless handset are not being used.
(Cordless\Handset)
1
Press (›)or (‹)to enter the
Caller List.
≥The display will show, for
example, the following.
≥You can go to the directory list
by pressing...