Panasonic Kx Tg2970 Operating Instructions Manual

2.4 GHz Expandable Cordless Answering System
Operating Instructions
Model No.  KX-TG2970
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
This unit is ADT security system compatible. To use the function of ADT security 
system, you must subscribe to ADT.
The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number, 
you must subscribe to Caller ID service.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. 
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for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
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Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on 
page 78 before use. Read and understand all instructions.
Copyright:
This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be 
reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is 
prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.
© 2004 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Accessories (included)...

3For assistance, please call: 1-800-ADT-ASAP Trademarks:
ADT, ADT Logos, and 1-800-ADT-ASAP are trademarks of ADT Services AG. 
SecurityLink, SecurityLink Plus, Security Made Simple, and Safewatch are 
trademark of ADT Security Services, Inc.
For Best Performance
Battery Charge
The cordless handset is powered by a rechargeable Nickel-
Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for 6 hours 
before initial use (p. 12).
Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the...

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Contents
Location of Controls  . . . . . . . . . 6
Displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Battery in the     
Cordless Handset . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Charge  . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programmable Settings . . . . . . 14
Programming Guidelines. . . . . 14
Function Menu Table  . . . . . . . 16
Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19...

Useful Information
Answering System
Telephone System
Preparation
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Contents
For assistance, please call: 1-800-ADT-ASAP
Automatic Answering 
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   54
Setting the Unit to Answer 
Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Listening to Messages . . . . . .   56
Using the Base Unit . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Cordless Handset 
(Remote Operation) . . . . . . . . 57
Erasing Messages  . . . . . . . . .   59
Transferring a Call to the
Answering System  . . . . . . ....

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Location of Controls
Base unit
*Emergency buttons and [ADT] button can be used after subscribing to the ADT 
security services.
Display (p. 9)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 24, 28)
[DIGITAL SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator (p. 28) [MUTE] Button and 
Indicator (p. 51) [FLASH/CALL WAIT] 
Button (p. 51, 53)[REDIAL/PAUSE] 
Button (p. 29, 52)
[LOCATOR/INTERCOM/
TRANSFER] Button and 
Indicator (p. 46, 48) *[ADT] Button
  Activated by ADT
[HOLD] Button (p. 29) 
[CONF] (Conference) Button 
(p. 50)...

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Location of Controls
Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-ADT-ASAP
Cordless handset
Charger unit
Headset Jack (p. 65) 
[
*] (TONE) Button (p. 51)   [    ] (TALK) Button (p. 30)
[    ] (Speakerphone) 
Button (p. 30)
[CONF (Conference)
/FUNCTION]
Button (p. 14, 50)Microphone (p. 30)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)
Antenna
Display (p. 9)
[OFF] Button (p. 15, 30) 
[HOLD/CLEAR] 
(INTERCOM/TRANSFER)
Button (p. 31, 40, 46, 48)
[PAUSE/REDIAL]
Button (p. 31, 52) Soft Keys (p. 8) Receiver
[
FLASH/CALL WAIT]...

Location of Controls
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How to use the navigator keys/soft keys
Navigator keys
These keys have four active areas that are indicated by the arrows.
Cordless handset soft keys
*“  ” and “  ” can be used after subscribing to the ADT security services.
Call 1-800-ADT-ASAP to subscribe to ADT security services.
Lighted handset keypad
The dialing buttons will light for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the 
cordless handset off the charger. •Scrolls up the function menu, Caller List and 
the...

Preparation
9For assistance, please call: 1-800-ADT-ASAP
Displays Displays
When “ ” flashes, the clock needs setting (p. 18).
“
  ” functions as follows.
“ ” is displayed when storing, viewing, copying or receiving the phone book 
items (p. 40–45).
The display shows the dialed number, call status, programming options, phone 
book items, Caller ID information etc. The time and date are displayed on the 
base unit. “ ” (extension icon) is displayed with the extension numbers 
(ex. base unit=“0”, cordless...

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Installation
Connections
Base unit
Connect the handset cord to the handset and the base unit, place the handset on 
the cradle, and then connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord.
•Base unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10 (Order No. 
PQLV10Z).
•Use Only a Panasonic Handset for the KX-TG2970.
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to 
feel warm during use.)
•The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC...