Panasonic KX-TG2583PW Operating Instructions Manual

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2.4GHz Cordless Answering System

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KX-TG2583B

KX-TG2583S

KX-TG2583PW

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

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Page 1 KX-TG2583S KX-TG2583PW Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Operating Instructions Caller ID Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico...
Page 2 Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 80 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number.
Page 3 For Best Performance Battery Charge The battery A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the is beneath this cover. handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 11). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Preparation Location of Controls ....... . . 6 Displays ......... . . 9 Settings.
Page 5 Editing an Item in the Directory ......50 Erasing an Item from the Directory ..... . 51 Intercom .
Page 6: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Base unit Antennas (p. 3, 10) Charge Contacts (p. 12) Display (p. 9, 73) (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) Button (p. 52) (Speakerphone) Button and Indicator (p. 28, 31) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 29, 54) (CALL!WAIT/FLASH) (HOLD/RINGER) Button (p.
Page 7 Cradle Lock Switch (p. 68) (NEW!MESSAGE) Button (p. 57) CALLER ID Indicator (p. 31, 33) ANSWER ON Indicator (p. 56, 57, 59) (ERASE) Button (ANSWER!ON) Button (p. 20, 39, 51, 59) (p. 56) Navigator Key (TONE) Button (p. 55) (p. 20, 29, 34, 48, 57) (GREETING/EDIT) Button (p.
Page 8 Location of Controls Handset Antenna Display (p. 9, 72) Headset Jack (p. 70) (DIRECT) Button (TALK) Button (p. 26, 31) (p. 41, 42) Navigator Key (INTERCOM/CLEAR) Button (p. 15, 21, 27, 34, 44) (p. 39, 45, 51, 52) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (Channel) Button (p.
Page 9: Displays
Displays Handset #The display shows the dialed number, call status, programming options and directory items etc. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, caller information will 0 new call be displayed (p. 32). The number of new calls will also be displayed. $The directory icon displays when storing or viewing the directory items (p.
Page 10: Settings
AC Adaptor Raise the antennas. •USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10 (Order No. PQLV10Z). •The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) •To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 79.
Page 11: Battery Charge
Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use. •The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds. IN USE/CHARGE Indicator 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.
Page 12 Settings Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11): Operation Approx. battery life near the base unit* Up to 4.5 hours While in use (TALK) away from the base unit Up to 3.5 hours While not in use (Standby)
Page 13: Selecting The Dialing Mode
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.
Page 14: Selecting The Line Mode
Settings 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.
Page 15: Programmable Functions
Programmable Functions 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. (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press <Function menu>* To store an item in the directory (p.
Page 16: Setting The Auto Talk Feature
Programmable Functions Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off (TALK) the base unit without pressing . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.
Page 17: Selecting The Ringer Volume
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. (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Save directory...
Page 18 Programmable Functions With 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 Ringer...
Page 19: Preparing The Answering System
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.
Page 20 Preparing the Answering System To adjust the speaker volume: Ex. Level 8 9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Loud Ñ answering system. To increase, press Ö To decrease, press High Greeting message sample “Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your call.
Page 21: Programming Summary For The Answering System
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. (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Ö Ñ FWD/EDIT á Press to select “Program”, and press (Yes key).
Page 22: Day And Time Adjustment
Preparing the Answering System Day and Time Adjustment Voice Time/Day Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will announce the day and time that each message was recorded. (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Save directory Ringer volume =Yes Ö Ñ Press repeatedly until the arrow Program points to “Program”.
Page 23 FWD/EDIT á Press (Save key). •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”...
Page 24: Selecting The Caller's Recording Time
Preparing the Answering System 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”. (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Save directory Ringer volume =Yes Ö...
Page 25: Selecting The Number Of Rings
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”*. (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Save directory Ringer volume...
Page 26: Making Calls
Making Calls With the Handset (TALK) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (INTERCOM/CLEAR) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Press (TALK) Talk Dial a phone number. Talk •The dialed number is displayed. 1112222 •After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. Talk 00-00-00 To hang up, press...
Page 27 To dial after conﬁrming the entered number Dial a phone number. 3334444 •If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) and dial again. Press (TALK) Talk •After a few seconds, the display will show the 3334444 length of the call and the battery strength. Talk 00-00-00 To hang up, press...
Page 28: With The Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)
Making Calls With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) (REDIAL/PAUSE) (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) (HOLD/RINGER) and Indicator Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) Talk •The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicator lights. Dial a telephone number. Talk 1112222 When the other party answers, Talk talk into the MIC (microphone). 00-00-00 To hang up, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) •The indicator light goes out.
Page 29 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 to decrease the Ö speaker volume. •If the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation, press to decrease the speaker volume.
Page 30: Simultaneous Keypad Dialing
Making Calls Simultaneous Keypad Dialing You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also (TALK) dial using the base unit keypad. Handset: Press (TALK) (TALK) Base unit:...
Page 31: Answering Calls
Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed and the CALLER ID indicator ﬂashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the ﬁrst ring (p. 32). In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call.
Page 32: Caller Id Service
Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s information will be shown on the handset and base unit displays after the ﬁrst ring.
Page 33 •Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases: •—If the caller dialed from an area which does not provide a Caller ID service, the display will show “Out of area”. •—If the caller has requested not to display his/her information, the display will show “Private caller”.
Page 34: Using The Caller List
Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List You can view the caller list with the handset or the base unit. Caller List information includes the caller’s name and phone number, the time and date the call was received, and the number of times that caller called. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
Page 35: Calling Back From The Caller List
What “√” means When the display shows “√”, you have already JACK SMITH viewed this calling information, answered the 1-222-333-4444 3:10P JUN.10 √ call, called back the caller or played back the message (p. 57). If the same caller calls again, the call entry with “√”...
Page 36: Editing The Caller's Phone Number
Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns using the handset or the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset Press to enter the Caller List.
Page 37 With the base unit Press to enter the Caller Ö Ñ List. 5 new calls =Directory Press repeatedly to ﬁnd Ö Ñ FRED PARKER the desired caller. 1-234-321-5555 11:20A JAN.12 √ Press to select a FRED PARKER (GREETING/EDIT) a pattern. 321-5555 •Each time you press (GREETING/EDIT), the number is rearranged into one of...
Page 38: Storing Caller List Information In The Directory
Using the Caller List Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Storing must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press to enter the Caller List.
Page 39: Erasing Caller List Information
Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries with the handset or the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. To erase a speciﬁc caller from the Caller List With the handset: With the base unit: Press...
Page 40 Using the Caller List To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries, make sure that “0 new call” is displayed. With the base unit: With the handset: Press to enter the Press to enter the Ö Ñ...
Page 41: One-Touch Dialer
One-Touch Dialer (DIRECT) You can store a phone number in the button of the handset. The stored number is dialed with a one-touch operation. Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Ö...
Page 42: Dialing The Stored Number In The Direct Button
One Touch Dialer Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button (DIRECT) Press Talk Direct •The stored number is dialed automatically. Talk 00-00-00 (TALK) To hang up, press or place the handset on the base unit. •You can also dial the stored number by pressing (TALK) then pressing (DIRECT).
Page 43: Using The Directory
Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset. All directory items are sorted by the ﬁrst word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset or base unit display.
Page 44 Using the Directory (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Save directory Ringer volume =Yes While the arrow points to “Save FWD/EDIT á directory”, press (Yes key). Directory= •The display shows the number of stored items 20 items in the directory. Enter a name, up to 15 characters using the dialing buttons (p.
Page 45: Selecting Characters To Enter Names
Selecting Characters to Enter Names TALK DIRECT The handset dialing buttons ( ) can be LOUD LOUD FWD EDIT EDIT BACK used to enter letters and symbols. The letters SE SEARC RCH are printed on the dialing buttons. FUNCTION EXIT FUNCTION EXIT INTERCOM ERCOM CLEAR...
Page 46 Using the Directory For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press Save directory Ringer volume =Yes While the arrow points to “Save Directory= FWD/EDIT á directory”, press 20 items (Yes key). Enter name =Next Press Press six times, then press FWD/EDIT á...
Page 47: Finding Items In The Directory
Finding Items in the Directory You can search the directory using the handset or the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á Press enter the directory list. Directory list =Caller’s list Ö...
Page 48 Using the Directory With the base unit Ü á Press enter the directory list. Directory list =Caller’s list Ö Ñ Press •The ﬁrst item is displayed. 1234567890 (SYOP/EXIT) Press Ö. Ö Ñ Press repeatedly until the Press Ñ. desired item is displayed. •All directory items are stored in the Alphabet letter order shown on the right.
Page 49: Dialing From The Directory
Index table Keys Index Keys Index Other symbols, 1 M, N, O, 6 A, B, C, 2 P, Q, R, S, 7 D, E, F, 3 T, U, V, 8 G, H, I, 4 W, X, Y, Z, 9 J, K, L, 5 Dialing from the Directory Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
Page 50: Editing An Item In The Directory
Using the Directory Editing an Item in the Directory Programming must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á Press to enter Directory list the directory list. Ö Ñ...
Page 51: Erasing An Item From The Directory
Erasing an Item from the Directory You can erase an item using the handset or the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the base unit With the handset Ü á BACK Ü Press to enter the Press FWD/EDIT...
Page 52: Intercom
Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset Handset: (INTERCOM/CLEAR) Press . Talk to the paged party after the beeps. •“Intercom” is displayed. Base unit: When the other party’s voice is heard, answer using the MIC.
Page 53: Transferring A Call Using The Intercom
During an intercom call: •Intercom calls can only be ended with the handset. •If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the base unit speaker volume by pressing Ö on the base unit. •If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to ring.
Page 54: Special Features
Special Features Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user.
Page 55: Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary Or Pulse Service Users)
Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) (TONE) Press before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. •The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access an answering service, electronic banking service, etc. When you hang up, the mode will return to pulse.
Page 56: Automatic Answering Operation
Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded. While recording, “- Answering -” will ﬂash on the base unit display. •The total recording time (including greeting message) is about 15 minutes.
Page 57: Listening To Messages
Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. If the ANSWER ON indicator ﬂashes, new messages have been recorded. Listening to only new messages (NEW!MESSAGE) Press brieﬂy. •The unit announces the number of new ANSWER ON messages and plays them back.
Page 58: From The Handset
Listening to Messages For Caller ID service users (p. 32) During playback, the base unit display will JACK SMITH show the name and/or number of the caller 1-222-333-4444 whose message is being played. - Message 3 - To call back the displayed number: (TALK) During playback, lift the handset and press within 10 seconds,...
Page 59: Erasing Messages
Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: —“Memory full” is heard. —“Message full” ﬂashes on the base unit display. —the ANSWER ON indicator ﬂashes rapidly. Erase some, or all, of the messages.
Page 60: Remote Operation From A Touch Tone Phone
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit (p. 62). •To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 64.
Page 61: Setting The Remote Code
Setting the Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99). The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own remote code, you can use “11”. Use the handset near the base unit.
Page 62: Voice Menu
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press Press 1 to play back all messages. All message Press 2 for other functions. playback. Press Press Press 1 to play back new messages. New message Press 2 for other functions.
Page 63 All Message Playback All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “End of ﬁnal message” is heard. The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 5 minutes. New Message Playback Only new messages are played back.
Page 64: Direct Remote Operation
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote operation, hang up anytime. Direct commands •Only new messages are played back.
Page 65 •The unit hangs up and will not answer ANSWERING SYSTEM OFF calls until turned on again. Turning on the answering system Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. •The unit will answer and the greeting message will be played. •The answering system will turn on.
Page 66: Remote Operation With The Handset
Remote Operation with the Handset You can operate your answering system with the handset. The announcements and recorded messages can only be heard with the handset. (FLASH/CALLÒWAIT/PLAYBACK) Summary of remote operation (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK) Press •The number of new messages is heard. •“Remote operation”...
Page 67 Direct commands •Only new messages are played back. NEW MESSAGE PLAYBACK •All messages are played back. ALL MESSAGE PLAYBACK •The current message is repeated. REPEAT •You can also press BACK Ü (During playback) to repeat a message. •The current message is skipped. SKIP (During playback) The next message is played.
Page 68: Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Adjust the angle of the cradle: #Slide the lock switch to “RELEASE”. $Rotate the cradle 90° until it stops. %Slide the lock switch to “LOCK”. Connect the AC adaptor. To Power Outlet #Tuck the telephone line...
Page 69 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. •Raise the antennas. To charge the handset battery: Place the handset in the cradle as shown. •The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights. IN USE/CHARGE Indicator...
Page 70: Using The Belt Clip
To remove the belt clip Using an Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88 headset. To order call the accessories telephone number on page 2. With the Handset...
Page 71: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement If “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “ ” ﬂashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P508 battery. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Carefully insert a ﬂat metal object in the slot, and push forward to release the lock.
Page 72: If The Following Appear
If the Following Appear... If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the handset or the base unit. Handset display The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p.
Page 73 Base unit display When the clock needs adjusting, the day and time ﬂashes with “ ”. Adjust the clock (p. 22). SUN 12:00AM 0 messages Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 19). Greeting record Recording error If message memory is full, “Message full”...
Page 74: Before Requesting Help
Before Requesting Help Cordless Telephone Problem Remedy •You are too far from the base unit. Move “No link to base. closer and try again. Place on cradle and •Place the handset on the base unit and try again.” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds.
Page 75 Problem Remedy •You need to subscribe to a Caller ID The unit does not display the caller’s name and/or phone service from a telephone company. •Other telephone equipment may be number. interfering with your phone. Disconnect it and try again. •Other electrical appliances connected to the same outlet may be interfering with the Caller ID information.
Page 76 Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy •When the headset is connected (p. 70), You cannot have a conversation using the you must use the headset to talk with headset. the caller. To have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset. Answering System Problem Remedy...
Page 77 Problem Remedy •Someone is operating the answering You cannot operate the answering system with the system. •You are too far from the base unit. Move handset. closer to the base unit. •The unit is recording a message. To answer the call, press (TALK) •To answer the call, press While recording a greeting...
Page 78 Before Requesting Help General Problem Remedy •Check the settings (p. 10–14). The unit does not work. •Charge the battery fully (p. 11). •Clean the charge contacts and charge again (p. 12). •Install the battery properly (p. 71). •Place the handset on the base unit and unplug the AC adaptor to reset.
Page 79: Adding Another Phone
ONLY Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use the Panasonic T-adaptor KX-J66. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Standard Telephone Single-Line...
Page 80: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or personal injury. 11. Read and understand all instructions. 12. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 13.
Page 81 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) speciﬁed. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a ﬁre. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3.
Page 82: Fcc And Other Information
FCC and Other Information If requested by the telephone company, inform them as follows: FCC Registration No..... . (found on the bottom of the unit) Ringer Equivalence .
Page 83 • If there is any trouble — disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have your unit repaired by one of the authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your...
Page 84 Symptom •Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. •Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,...

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