Panasonic KX-TG2551CS Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic KX-TG2551CS Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-TG2551CS Operating Instructions Manual

2.4ghz digital cordless phone
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2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TG2551CS
Model No.
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
Call Display Compatible
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or
visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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  • Page 1 2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone KX-TG2551CS Model No. Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Operating Instructions Call Display Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 2: Before Initial Use

    Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Call Display, Call Waiting and Voice Mail Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Call Display, this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number. Visual Call Waiting, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call, requires a subscription to both Call Display and Call Waiting.
  • Page 3: For Best Performance

    For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 The battery hours before initial use (p. 11). is beneath this cover. 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 Display....................8 Settings ....................10 Connections ...................10 Battery Charge................11 Using the Belt Clip .................13 Using an Optional Headset ............13 Selecting the Display Language ............14 Selecting the Dialing Mode ............15 Selecting the Line Mode ..............16 Programmable Functions ...............17 Setting the Auto Talk Feature ............18 Selecting the Ringer Volume ............19...
  • Page 5 Voice Mail Service................42 Storing a Voice Mail Access Number ..........42 Setting the Voice Mail Tone............43 Listening to Voice Mail Messages ..........44 Special Features................44 Automatic Security Code Setting ...........44 Handset Locator................44 How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users)....45 Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) .........45 For Call Waiting Service Users............45...
  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Handset Antenna Display (p. 8) Button (p. 21, 23) (TALK) Button (DIRECT) (p. 32, 33) Headset Jack (p. 13) Navigator Key ( BACK , FWD/EDIT (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (p. 17, 22, 26, 35) (Channel) Button (p. 17, 21, 26, 35, 38) Button (CLEAR) (p.
  • Page 7: Base Unit

    Base unit Hook (p. 50) Antenna (p. 3, 10) Charge Contacts (p. 12) CALLER ID (Call Display) Indicator (p. 24, 25) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11) (HANDSET!LOCATOR) Button (p. 44)
  • Page 8: Display

    Display The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These display prompts are shown below. The Caller List is empty or there are no stored items in the directory. No items stored The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery Recharge (p.
  • Page 9 This is a name from the Caller List. SMITH,JACK The display shows: 1-222-333-4444 — the caller’s name, ✕ 11:20A JAN10 — the caller’s number, — the time and date of the last call (Example: Jan. 10, 11:20 AM), and — the number of times called (Example: 3 times).
  • Page 10: Settings

    AC Adaptor Raise the antenna. •USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1. •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 53.
  • 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: Battery Information

    •If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “ ” will continue to flash. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11): Operation Operating time near the base unit* Up to 4.5 hours...
  • Page 13: Using 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-TCA88C headset. Connecting the headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown below.
  • Page 14: Selecting The Display Language

    Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select either “English” or “French” as the display language using the handset near the base unit. Your phone comes from the factory set to “English”. If you want to select “French”, program as follows: Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially.
  • Page 15: 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 handset is in the standby mode initially.
  • Page 16: 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 Visual Call Waiting Service may not be used (p. 45). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Use the handset near the base unit.
  • Page 17: 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 handset is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) <Function menu>* To store an item in the directory (p.
  • Page 18: 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 the base unit without pressing . If you want to use this feature, turn (TALK) the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.
  • Page 19: Selecting The Ringer Volume

    Selecting the Ringer Volume You can program the ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press...
  • Page 20: Selecting The Lcd Contrast

    Programmable Functions Selecting the LCD Contrast You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press...
  • Page 21: Making Calls

    Making Calls To have a hands-free phone conversation, connect the optional headset to the handset (p. 13). Display (TALK) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (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.
  • Page 22 Making Calls To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number. 3334444 •If you misdial, press (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 23: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed and the CALLER ID (Call Display) indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Call Display service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p.
  • Page 24: Call Display Service

    Call Display Service This unit is compatible with a Call Display service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Call Display service, the calling party’s information will be shown on the handset after the first ring. The unit can record information of up to 50 different callers, including the time and date received and the number of times called, in the Caller List.
  • Page 25: To Check The Number Of New Calls

    •Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases: •—If the caller dialed from an area which does not provide a Call Display service, the display will show “Unavailable Name & No.”. •—If a long distance call is identified, and the caller’s name and/or number cannot be received, the display will show “Long distance”.
  • Page 26: Using The Caller List

    Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Ö Ñ...
  • Page 27 Example: When you search from the most recent call: Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ 2 new callers =Directory Press Ö •If there is no name information for a SMITH,JACK caller, the display will only show the 1-222-333-4444 phone number.
  • Page 28: Calling Back From The Caller List

    Using the Caller List Calling Back from the Caller List (TALK) Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Caller List. Ö Ñ 3 new callers =Directory Press repeatedly to find the Ö Ñ TURNER,CINDY desired caller. 1-234-456-7890 ✕...
  • Page 29: Editing The Caller's Phone Number

    Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Caller List. Ö...
  • Page 30: 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. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Caller List.
  • Page 31: Erasing Caller List Information

    Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List Lift the handset off the base unit and press to enter the Caller List.
  • Page 32: One-Touch Dialer

    One-Touch Dialer You can store a phone number in the button of the handset. The (DIRECT) stored number is dialed with a one-touch operation. Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press...
  • Page 33: Dialing The Stored Number In The Direct Button

    Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button Press (DIRECT) 123456789012345 •The stored number is displayed. 6789012 Press (TALK) Talk •The number is dialed. 123456789012345 6789012 •You can also dial the stored number by pressing (TALK) then pressing (DIRECT). (If your line has rotary or pulse service, any access numbers stored after pressing (TONE) will not be dialed.)
  • Page 34: 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 display.
  • Page 35 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Save directory Ringer volume =Yes While the arrow points to “Save Directory= directory”, press (Yes key). FWD/EDIT á 20 items •The display shows the number of stored items in the directory. Enter a name, up to 15 characters using Enter name the dialing buttons (p.
  • Page 36: Selecting Characters To Enter Names

    Using the Directory Selecting Characters to Enter Names TALK DIRECT The handset dialing buttons ( BACK Ü LOUD LOUD can be used to enter letters BACK SE SEARC RCH FWD EDIT EDIT FWD/EDIT á and symbols. The letters are printed on the CLEAR CLEAR FUNCTION/EXIT...
  • Page 37 For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Save directory Ringer volume =Yes While the arrow points to “Save Directory= directory”, press FWD/EDIT á 20 items (Yes key). Enter name =Next Press Press six times, then press FWD/EDIT to move the cursor to the right. á...
  • Page 38: Finding Items In The Directory

    Using the Directory Finding Items in the Directory You can search the directory using the handset. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á enter the directory list. Directory list =Caller’s list Press Ö...
  • Page 39: 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 handset is in the standby mode initially.
  • Page 40: Editing An Item In The Directory

    Using the Directory Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press to enter BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á Directory list the directory list. =Caller’s list Press Ö Ñ •The first item is displayed. Press repeatedly to find the Ö...
  • Page 41: Erasing An Item From The Directory

    Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press to enter BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á Directory list the directory list. =Caller’s list Press Ö Ñ •The first item is displayed. Press repeatedly to find the Ö...
  • Page 42: Voice Mail Service

    Voice Mail Service Voice mail service is an electronic on-line answering system offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, the voice mail system can answer calls automatically when your line is busy or if calls are not answered. Callers can leave messages by following the pre-recorded instructions.
  • Page 43: Setting The Voice Mail Tone

    To erase a stored number Press and hold in step 6 on page 42. (CLEAR) •You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). Setting the Voice Mail Tone If your voice mail service sends a voice mail tone after a new message has been recorded, set to “On”.
  • Page 44: Listening To Voice Mail Messages

    Voice Mail Service Listening to Voice Mail Messages After receiving a voice mail message, “Voicemail” will be displayed. To listen to your voice mail message(s), follow the steps below: Press , and press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) (TALK) •The unit is connected to the telephone line and dials the access number (p. 42). Follow the pre-recorded instructions.
  • Page 45: How To Use The Pause Button (For Analogue Pbx Line/Long Distance Service Users)

    How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) We recommend you press if a pause is required for (REDIAL/PAUSE) dialing with a PBX or to access a long distance service. Example. Line access number (PBX) Phone number (REDIAL/PAUSE) •Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a 3.5 second pause.
  • Page 46: Call Waiting Deluxe Service

    Special Features Call Waiting Deluxe Service This unit is compatible with a Call Waiting Deluxe Service offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, Call Waiting Deluxe Service not only allows your handset to display the second caller’s information, but also offers you a variety of ways to deal with the second call (p.
  • Page 47 To use Call Waiting Deluxe Service You can choose from the options on the display as shown below. Display Signification Ans (Answer) Answers the second call while keeping the first call on hold. Plays the pre-recorded hold message for the second Hold caller and the second call is put on hold.
  • Page 48 Special Features After selecting “Ans” (Answer) or “Hold”: You can choose one of the following options: “Return”—to return to the waiting call. 1:Return “Drop”—to hang up the current call and 2:Drop answer the waiting call. 3:Conference “Conference”—to make a conference call. Press to display the option menu.
  • Page 49: Flash Button

    FLASH Button Pressing allows you to use special (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Selecting the flash time The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following flash times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 ms (milliseconds)”.
  • Page 50: Wall Mounting

    Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard. Connect the AC adaptor. To Power Outlet Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 51 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. •Raise the antenna. •Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected. Hooks To charge the handset battery: Fix the charge contacts (#) and insert the hook to the handset hole ($). •The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights.
  • Page 52: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement If “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P510 (N4HKGMB00001) battery. Press the notch on the battery cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 53: Adding Another Phone

    Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a T-adaptor. Standard Telephone Single-Line Telephone Jack Telephone Line Cord T-Adaptor...
  • Page 54: Before Requesting Help

    Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy •Check the settings (p. 10–16). 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. 52). •Place the handset on the base unit and unplug the AC adaptor to reset.
  • Page 55 Problem Remedy •Programming is not possible while the You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode. unit is in the talk mode or when viewing the Caller List/directory list. •Do not pause for over 60 seconds while programming. •Move closer to the base unit. •...
  • Page 56 Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy •The handset is too far from the base does (HANDSET!LOCATOR) not function. unit. •The handset is engaged in an outside call or is viewing the Caller List/directory list. Wait until the IN USE/CHARGE indicator light goes out. •If the last number dialed was more than You cannot redial by pressing...
  • Page 57: Important Information

    Important Information NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
  • Page 58: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below: Safety 1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
  • Page 59 • 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 specified authorized Panasonic Factory Servicentres. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone...
  • Page 60: Warranty

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

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