Panasonic Kx Tg2584 Operating Instructions Manual

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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).
≥The current setting is displayed.
4
Select the desired contrast by pressing...

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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/STOP).
≥You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (EXIT/STOP).
1Date and time
Save DIRECT#
431=Yes
1LCD contrast
Set answering...

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Preparation
Preparing the Answering System“
Greeting Message (Base\Unit)
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. 25).
All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory
(p. 25). Thetotal recording time is about 15 minutes. 
We recommend you record a brief greeting message(see sample
on the next...

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3
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
4
Press (fl)(Yeskey) at “Greeting
record”.
≥“Record greeting after the beep” is heard. 
≥A long beep sounds.
5
Talk clearly, about 20 cm (8 inches) 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 and play back
the recorded greeting.
6
When finished, press (fl)(Endkey).
≥The unit will automatically play back
the recorded greeting.
≥You can also finish recording by...

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Preparation
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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.
To check the recorded greeting message
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing
(›)or (‹).
3
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
4
Scroll to “Greeting check” by pressing
(›)or (‹).
5
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
≥The recorded message will start to being played.
To erase the...

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“Preparing the Answering System
Caller’s Recording Time (Base\Unit)
You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for
the caller’s recording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to
“3 minutes”.
Make sure the base unit and cordless handset are not being used.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing
(›)or (‹).
3
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
4
Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing
(›)or (‹).
5
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
≥The current setting is displayed.
6
Select...

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Number of Rings (Base\Unit)
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 “4”.
Make sure the base unit and cordless handset are not being used.
1
Press (FUNCTION/EDIT).
2
Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing
(›)or (‹).
3
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
4
Scroll to “Number of rings” by pressing
(›)or (‹).
5
Press (fl)(Yeskey).
≥The...

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Making Calls
(Cordless\Handset)
To have a hands-free conversation, connect an optional headset to the
handset (p. 76).
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...

Cordless Telephone
29 To 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, intercom or remote
operation mode, or move closer to the base unit.
To redial the last number...

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 55.
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. 78),...