Panasonic Kx Tg2970 Operating Instructions Manual

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Programmable Settings
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Ringer Volume
You can select the ringer volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF on the base unit 
and the cordless handset separately. The factory preset is HIGH. If set to OFF, the 
unit will not ring for outside calls and will ring at the LOW level for intercom calls. 
•If set to OFF, the base unit displays “Ringer off” while not in use and no new 
calls are in the Caller List. The cordless handset displays “Ringer off” while...

Programmable Settings
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Ringer Tone 
You can select one of 6 ringer tones for outside calls on the cordless handset. The 
factory preset is “1”.
1Press [CONF/FUNCTION].
2Press [] at “Telephone”.
3Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [] 
or [], then press
 [].
4Scroll to “Ringer tone” by pressing [] or 
[], then press
 [].
5Select the desired tone by pressing [] or 
[].
•The tone will change and ring. If the ringer 
volume has been set to OFF, the unit will not ring.
•You can also select the ringer...

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Programmable Settings
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Auto Talk 
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer calls by simply lifting the cordless 
handset off the charger without pressing [] or []. To use this feature, turn the 
feature ON. The factory preset is OFF.
•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift up the cordless handset to 
answer a call, leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.
LCD Contrast
You can select the LCD contrast (6 levels) on the base unit and the...

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Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not 
record your own message, one of 2 pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers 
(p. 25).
To record a greeting message
•If “Recording error” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and 
“Your greeting was not recorded. Record your greeting again.” is 
announced, start again from step1.
To adjust the speaker volume, press [ ] or [ ].
•9 levels (0–8) are available while using the...

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Preparing the Answering System
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Pre-recorded greeting
If you do not record a greeting (p. 24), one of 2 greetings will be played when a call is 
received, depending on the caller’s recording time (see below).
To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING].
•A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:
NWhen the recording time is set to “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”: “Hello, we are 
not available now. Please leave your name...

Preparing the Answering System
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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”*. The factory preset is “4”.
1Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].
2Press [] at “Telephone”.
3Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[] or [], then press
 [].
4Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing [] 
or [], then press
 [].
5Press [] at “Number of rings”. 
6Select the number of rings by pressing [] or 
[].
•You can also select the number of...

Preparation
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Registration for Additional Handsets Base Unit & Handset
KX-TG2970 includes a base unit and one cordless handset. You can expand the 
system by adding up to 2 additional cordless handsets, sold separately. A maximum 
of 3 cordless handsets can be registered to the base unit. 
Generally a maximum of 3 extensions excluding or including the base unit can 
operate at a time. If 3 other extensions are in use, such as conducting a call, you 
may not be...

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Making Calls
Using the Base Unit 
You can make a call by simply lifting the handset off the cradle and dialing 
a phone number. To hang up, place the handset on the cradle.
•“Talk” is displayed while using the handset.
To have a hands-free phone 
conversation
To adjust the handset/speaker volume during a conversation
3 levels (High, Medium and Low) are available for the 
handset and 8 levels for the speaker.
To increase, press []. To decrease, press [].
•The number of steps indicates the volume...

Telephone System
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Making Calls
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To dial after confirming the 
entered number
1. Enter a phone number.
•If you misdial, press [ERASE]. Dial 
the correct number.
•To cancel, press [STOP].
2. Lift the handset or press 
[DIGITAL SP-PHONE].
3. When the other party answers, 
talk into the handset or MIC.
4. To hang up, place the handset or 
press [DIGITAL SP-PHONE].
To redial the last number 
dialed
Lift the handset or press [DIGITAL 
SP-PHONE], then press...

Making Calls
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Using the Cordless Handset 
To have a hands-free phone 
conversation
To adjust the receiver/speaker volume while talking
3 levels (High, Medium and Low) are available for the 
receiver and 6 levels for the speaker.
To increase, press []. To decrease, press [].
•The number of steps indicates the volume level.
•If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the 
maximum/minimum level, the cordless handset will beep 3 times.
1Press [].
•“Talk” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
•The...