Panasonic Kx Tg2583 Operating Instructions Manual

11
Preparation
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 handset 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...

Settings
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Up to 3.5 hours
Up to 11 days
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11):
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
*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...

13
Preparation
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 unit 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...

Settings
14
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. 54).
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. 
Use the handset near the base unit.
Make sure the unit 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...

Programmable Functions
15
Preparation
HSave DIRECT#
Set flash time
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
TAD program 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 unit 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...

Programmable Functions
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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 unit 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...

17
Preparation
Selecting the Ringer Volume
With the handset
You can set the handset ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to
OFF, the handset will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to
HIGH.
Make sure the unit 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...

Programmable Functions
18With the base unit
You can set the base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to
OFF, the base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to
HIGH.
Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. (You can also select
the ringer volume while a call is being received.)
To select HIGH or LOW, press
(HOLD/RINGER).
•Each time you press the button, the selected
ringer volume will be displayed and ring.
To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold...

19
Preparation
Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If a
greeting message is not recorded, one of two pre-recorded greetings will
be played when a call is received (p. 20).
All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory 
(p. 20). Thetotal recording time is about 15 minutes. 
We recommend you record a brief greeting message(see sample on
next page) in order to leave more time for recording new messages.
To...

20
Preparing the Answering System
To erase the recorded greeting message
Press (GREETING/EDIT)briefly \press (ERASE/CLEAR)while the
message is being played.
•The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting.
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a greeting message (p. 19), one of two messages will
be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording
time (p. 24).
To check the pre-recorded greeting, press 
(GREETING/EDIT)briefly.
•A pre-recorded greeting will be played...