Panasonic Kx Tg2583 Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparation
The base unit display shows programming options. Enter a required
command on the display using the handset dialing buttons. See the
page numbers for details.
Programming Summary for the Answering System
You can program the following functions using the handset near the
base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
•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...

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Preparing the Answering System
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 “TAD program”.
5
Press FWD/EDIT á(Yeskey).
•The base unit display shows programming
options.
6
Press (0).
•“Set time” is announced. 
If previously adjusted, the day/time will be
heard.
7
Enter the time (hour and minute) using a 4-digit number. 
(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)
8
Press (*)to select “AM” or...

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Preparation9
Press FWD/EDIT á(Savekey).
•The unit announces the day/time. The clock starts working.
•If 6 beeps sound, the setting is not correct. Start again from step 5.
•To return to the standby mode, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
•In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time.
(To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM” by pressing (*).)
If a power failure occurs, the adjusted day/time will be erased. Readjust
the day/time.
For Caller ID service users (p. 32)...

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Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time 
You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s
recording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes”.
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 “TAD program”.
5
Press FWD/EDIT á(Yeskey).
•The base unit display shows programming
options.
6
Press (5).
•The current setting is displayed on the base...

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Preparation
Selecting the Number of Rings
You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answering
system answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. 
Your phone comes from the factory set to “Toll saver”*.
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 “TAD program”.
5
Press FWD/EDIT á(Yeskey).
•The base unit display shows programming
options.
6
Press (2).
•The...

Making Calls
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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...

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Cordless Telephone
To dial after confirming the entered number
1
Dial a phone number.
•If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/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...

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Making Calls
1
Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE).
•The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator
lights.
2
Dial a phone number.
3
When the other party answers,
talk into the MIC (microphone).
4
To hang up, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE).
•The indicator light goes out.
•To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone:
— If the handset is off the base unit, press (TALK).
— If on the base unit, just lift up.
•During a call using the handset, the call can be switched to the speakerphone by
pressing (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE)....

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Cordless Telephone
Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone
For best performance, please note the following:
•Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room.
•If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press 
Öto decrease the
speaker volume.
•If the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a
conversation, press 
Öto decrease the speaker volume.
To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking
To increase, press Ñ. 
To decrease, press 
Ö.
To redial the last number dialed on the...

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Making Calls
Simultaneous Keypad Dialing
You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing
(TALK)to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also
dial using the base unit keypad.
1
Handset:
Press 
(TALK).
2
Base unit:
Dial a telephone number while
hearing a dial tone on the
handset.
•When the other party answers, talk
using the handset.
3
Handset:
To hang up, press 
(TALK)or
place the handset on the base
unit.
Useful information
You can enter numbers using the base...