Panasonic Kx Tg2583 Operating Instructions Manual

2.4GHz Cordless Answering System
Model No.
KX-TG2583B
KX-TG2583S
KX-TG2583W
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
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for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
Preparation
Cordless Telephone
Answering System
Useful Information
Caller ID Compatible
KX-TG2583B 

Before Initial Use
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Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 80 before use.
Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone
company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a
caller’s name and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a
second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another...

For Best Performance
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Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about 6
hoursbefore initial use (p. 11).
Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using
wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, the recommended base unit location is:
Note:
While using the handset:
•If you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from
the receiver. Move away from the microwave oven...

Preparation
Location of Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting the Dialing Mode...

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Preparation
Cordless Telephone
Answering System
Useful Information
Editing an Item in the Directory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Erasing an Item from the Directory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54...

Location of Controls
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Base unit
 
IN USE/CHARGE 
Indicator (p. 11)Charge Contacts (p. 12)
(CALL!WAIT/FLASH) 
Button (p. 54, 55)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button 
(p. 29, 54) Display (p. 9, 73)
(HOLD/RINGER) Button (p. 18, 29)
(LOCATOR/INTERCOM) 
Button (p. 52)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 19, 28, 31, 52)Antennas (p. 3, 10) 
(DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) 
(Speakerphone) Button 
and Indicator (p. 28, 31)
ERASE/CLEAR 

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Preparation
 
(ERASE/CLEAR) 
Button (p. 20, 39, 51, 59)
(GREETING/EDIT) Button 
(p. 19, 37)
(ANSWER!ON) Button 
(p. 56)
Navigator Key 
(     ,     ,     ,     ) 
(
p. 20, 29, 34, 48, 57)(TONE) Button (p. 55)
(NEW!MESSAGE) Button 
(p. 57)
(STOP/EXIT) Button 
(p. 19, 34, 48, 56, 57) CALLER ID Indicator 
(p. 31, 33)Cradle Lock Switch 
(p. 68)
ANSWER ON Indicator 
(p. 56, 57, 59)
ERASE/CLEAR
Back Side 

Location of Controls
8Handset
TALK
4
FL
FLASH
SHR
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D
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L REDIALCALL WA
L WAITPAUSE
PAUSEPL
PLAYBA
BACK
TONE
TONE
STOP ANS
  S ON789
0ANS  O
F
F OFF
CH CHFUNCTION  EXIT
FUNCTION  EXITINT
INTERCOM 
ERCOM    CLEAR
CLEAR
SK
IP KIP
REP
E PEAT123
ALL
  L MSG
NEW
  W MSG56
BACK
BACK
FWDEDIT EDIT
DIRECT
DIRECT
LOUD 
LOUD SEARCH
ON
OFF(INTERCOM/CLEAR) 
Button (p. 39, 45, 51, 52)
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK) 
Button (p. 54, 55, 66)  Headset Jack (p. 70)
(TALK) Button (p. 26, 31) 
(TONE) Button (p. 55) 
Charge...

Displays
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Preparation
Base unit
#The day and time and the number of
incoming messages are displayed while
the unit is not in use (Standby mode).
The display shows the dialed number,
call status, programming options and
directory items etc. 
If you subscribe to a Caller ID service,
caller information will be displayed 
(p. 32). The number of new calls will also
be displayed.
Handset
#The display shows the dialed number,
call status, programming options and
directory items etc. If you subscribe to a...

Settings
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Connections
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10 (Order No. PQLV10Z).
•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 79.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you
cannot access those services.
Hooks Hooks
AC Adaptor
Telephone Line Cord
Power Outlet 
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Raise the
antennas. Fasten the cords to prevent  them 
from...