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 display will return to the standby mode (p. 9).
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display promptBattery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
(flashing)
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator 
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge battery” is displayed on 
the handset,
—“ ” flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the
display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “” will continue
to flash.
Recharge battery 
						

							Settings
12
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 a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or
high humidity.Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.
•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base
unit until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “” flashes. This will
maximize the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged. 
						

							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 FWD/EDITá(Yeskey).
6
Press Öor Ñto select “Pulse” or
“Tone”.
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 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.
HSave directory
Ringer volume
GF H=Yes
HProgram
GF H=Yes
HSave DIRECT#
Set flash time
GF H=Yes
Set line mode
HSet dial mode
GF H=Yes
Dial mode
:Tone
GF H=Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
Dial mode
:Pulse
GF H=Save 
						

							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 FWD/EDITá(Yeskey).
6
Press Öor Ñto select “B” or “A”.
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 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.
HSet line mode
Set dial mode
GF H=Yes
Line mode
:A
GF H=Save
Line mode
:B
HSave directory
Ringer volume
GF H=Yes
HProgram
GF H=Yes
HSave DIRECT#
Set flash time
GF H=Yes
Line mode
:B
GF H=Save 
						

							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 step.
•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 standby
mode.
•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.
Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).
*
To store an item in the directory (p. 44).
To select the ringer volume (p. 17).
Press 
FWD/EDIT á.
To store a phone number in the DIRECT button
(p. 41).
To select the flash time (p. 55).
To select the line mode (p. 14).
To select the dial mode (p. 13).
To set the auto talk feature (p. 16).
To program answering system functions (p. 21).
HSave directory
Ringer volume
Program
* 
						

							Programmable Functions
16
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 “Talk switching”.
5
Press FWD/EDIT á(Yeskey).
6
Press Öor Ñto select “On” or “Off”. 
7
Press FWD/EDIT á(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).
•In order to view Caller ID information before answering a call, leave the Auto Talk
feature OFF.
Auto talk
:On
HProgram
GF H=Yes
HTalk switching
TAD program
GF H=Yes
Auto talk
:Off
GF H=Save
Auto talk
:On
GF H=Save 
						

							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
hold Öuntil 2 beeps sound. 
To turn the ringer ON, press Ñor Ö
in step 4.
•The ringer will sound at the LOW level.
•You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received. Press Öor
Ñwhile the unit is ringing.
•When set to OFF, “Ringer off” will flash for about 45 seconds before the
handset returns to the standby mode.
•When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the
factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.
Save directory
HRinger volume
GF H=Yes
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
GF
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
GF
HIGH
LOW
Ringer offOFF
Ö
Ñ
Ö
Ñ 
						

							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
(HOLD/RINGER)until 2 beeps sound. 
•“Ringer off” will be displayed.
To turn the ringer ON, press
(HOLD/RINGER).
•The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚HighHIGH
LOW
Ringer offOFF
(HOLD/RINGER)
(HOLD/RINGER) 
						

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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 record a greeting message
1
Press and hold (GREETING/EDIT)until a
long beep is heard.
2
Talk clearly, about 8 inches (20 cm) away
from the MIC(microphone).
•The base unit display shows the elapsed
recording time.
•If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will
automatically stop recording.
3
When finished, press (STOP/EXIT).
•To checkthe recorded greeting, 
press (GREETING/EDIT)briefly.
•To change the message, 
start again from step 1.
Greeting record
00-00
Greeting record
00-12
Greeting check
00-12
MIC
To increase the volume, press .
To decrease, press .
(GREETING/EDIT)(STOP/EXIT)
(ERASE/CLEAR) 
						

							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 as follows:
 When the recording time is set to “1 minute” or “3 minutes”: 
“Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number
after the beep. We will return your call.”
 When the recording time is set to “Greeting only”: 
“Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”
Flash Memory Message Backup
Messages are stored on a “flash memory” IC chip and will not be
affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase
them.
Greeting message sample
“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your
call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”
To adjust the speaker volume:
9 levels (0–8) are available while using the
answering system. To increase, press 
Ñ. 
To decrease, press 
Ö.Loud
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚High
Ex. Level 8