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Panasonic KX TG2258PW Operating Instructions Manual

Manual is about: 2.4GHz Digital Cordless Answering System

Summary of KX TG2258PW

  • Page 1

    Preparation useful inf ormation ans wering system cor dless t elephone please read before use and save. Panasonic world wide web address: http://www.Panasonic.Com for customers in the usa or puerto rico caller id compatible charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. Kx-tg2258s 2.4ghz d...

  • Page 2: Telephone.

    2 thank you for purchasing your new panasonic cordless telephone. Please read important safety instructions on page 63 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Energy star: • as an e nergy s tar ® partner, panasonic has determined that this product meets the e nergy s tar guidelines for ene...

  • Page 3: For Best Performance

    3 for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) for best performance battery charge a rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (ni-mh) battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 8). Base unit location/noise calls are transmitted between the base unit and the...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 contents location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 5: Preparation

    Preparation useful inf ormation ans wering system cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 5 contents transferring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 6: Location of Controls

    6 location of controls base unit greeting rec check erase memo answer on repeat skip stop message/slow talk 2way rec display [skip] (p. 45) [stop] (p. 19, 45) [erase] (p. 19, 46) [greeting check] (p. 19) [answer on] and indicator (p. 42) [repeat] (p. 45) [greeting rec] (record) (p. 19) charge contac...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 7 location of controls handset how to use the soft keys/navigator key soft keys: two soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above the keys. Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the state of use. F...

  • Page 8: Settings

    8 settings connections • use only with panasonic ac adaptor pqlv19 (order no. Pqlv19z). • the ac adaptor must remain connected at all times. (it is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) • if your unit is connected to a pbx which does not support caller id, you cannot access caller id serv...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 9 settings battery strength recharge recharge the battery when: —“ recharge battery ” is displayed on the handset, —“ ” flashes, or —the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use. • if you do not recharge the handset battery for mor...

  • Page 10: Programmable Functions

    10 programmable functions programming guidelines this unit has programmable functions. They are selected from the function menu on the display (p. 11). Buttons/keys how to select a function item from the menu make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit before pro...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    Preparation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 11 programmable functions useful information: • if select is pressed while “ ---(go back)--- ” is displayed, the unit will go back to the previous menu mode. If you press the key in the main menu, the unit will exit programming mode. • af...

  • Page 12: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions 12 date and time “ ” flashes on the base unit display if the clock has not been set. Set the clock by following the steps below. • when entering the time in step 3, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time. (to set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, then sele...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    Preparation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 13 programmable functions display language you can select either english or spanish as the display language. The factory preset is english. Dialing mode if you have touch tone service, set to “tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, se...

  • Page 14: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions 14 line mode the line mode is preset at the factory to “b”. Generally leave the line mode “b”. If a change of the line mode setting is required by our customer call center or service person, change the line mode to “a”. Voice enhancer technology voice enhancer technology ( ) h...

  • Page 15: Preparation

    Preparation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 15 programmable functions to turn the mode on while talking, press (ve) . • “ ” is displayed. • each time you press (ve) , the mode will change to on or off. Talking caller id after subscribing to a caller id service, the handset will dis...

  • Page 16: Programmable Functions

    Programmable functions 16 lcd contrast you can select the handset lcd contrast (5 levels). The factory preset is level 3. 1 press [menu] . 2 scroll to “ initial setting ” by pressing [ ] or [ ] , then press select . 3 press select at “ lcd contrast ”. 4 select the desired contrast by pressing [ ] or...

  • Page 17: Preparation

    Preparation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 17 programmable functions ringer volume you can select the handset or base unit ringer volume high, medium, low or off. The factory preset is high. If set to off, the handset or base unit will not ring and a caller’s name will not be anno...

  • Page 18: Programmable Functions

    18 programmable functions ringer tone you can select one of 6 ringer tones for external calls on the handset and the base unit. The factory preset is 1. 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 messa...

  • Page 19: Preparation

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 19 preparing the answering system preparation to record a greeting message • if “ ” is shown on the base unit display and 6 beeps sound, your greeting is not recorded correctly. Record it again. To check the greeting press [greeting check] . • the gr...

  • Page 20: Pre-Recorded Greeting

    Preparing the answering system 20 pre-recorded greeting if you do not record a greeting (p. 19), one of two greetings will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (see below). To check the pre-recorded greeting, press [greeting check] . • a pre-recorded greeting w...

  • Page 21: Preparation

    Preparation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 21 preparing the answering system 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”. Recording mode you can select the...

  • Page 22: Making Calls

    22 making calls using the handset to have a hands-free phone conversation • if the handset has lost communication with the base unit, the handset beeps 3 times and “ no link to base. Place on cradle and try again. ” is displayed. • if [ ] , [ ] or any other buttons except [mute] and [off] is pressed...

  • Page 23: Making Calls

    Making calls cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 23 to dial after confirming the entered number if noise interferes with the conversation have the unit select a clearer channel by doing one of the following: press [ ] (channel) if talking using [ ] , press [ ] (cha...

  • Page 24: Making Calls

    Making calls 24 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 volume, press [ ] . To decrease volume, press [ ] . • the display shows the current volume setting. • if you try to increase/de...

  • Page 25: Making Calls

    Making calls cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 25 using the base unit to adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking to increase volume, press volume [ ] . To decrease volume, press volume [ ] . • if you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the ma...

  • Page 26: Answering Calls

    26 answering calls when a call is received, the unit rings and “ incoming call ” is displayed, and the ringer indicator on the handset and the in use/charge indicator on the base unit flash rapidly. If you subscribe to a caller id service, see page 27. Auto talk: if you set the auto talk feature to ...

  • Page 27: Cor

    Cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 27 caller id service this unit is compatible with caller id services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to caller id, the caller’s name and phone number will be displayed and recorded in the caller list. How call...

  • Page 28: Caller Id Service

    28 caller id service using the caller list the unit can record information up to 30 different callers and store this information in the caller list. Caller information is sorted by the most recent call to the oldest. When the 31 st call is received, the information from the 1 st call is deleted. The...

  • Page 29: Using The Caller List

    Using the caller list cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 29 viewing the caller list • if there is no name information of a caller, the display will only show the phone number. • if you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit the caller list. Wh...

  • Page 30: Using The Caller List

    Using the caller list 30 editing the caller’s phone number you can edit a phone number in the caller list to call it back or store it in the phone book. Caller id number auto edit feature (p. 31) this feature allows the unit to edit a caller id number into one of 3 patterns automatically in the call...

  • Page 31: Using The Caller List

    Using the caller list cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 31 caller id number auto edit feature there are 3 patterns of phone number ( , and , p. 30). This feature allows your phone to automatically edit an in-coming caller id number into a pattern of your choice, ...

  • Page 32: Using The Caller List

    Using the caller list 32 storing caller information in the phone book callers’ names and phone numbers that are in the caller list can be stored in the phone book. • if the handset beeps 3 times and “ phone book full ” is displayed in step 4, press [off] to exit the list. To erase other stored items...

  • Page 33: Using The Caller List

    Using the caller list cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 33 erasing caller information to erase a specific caller to erase all entries if the display shows that you have “missed calls”, you cannot erase all caller list entries. Before erasing all entries, make sur...

  • Page 34: Phone Book

    34 phone book you can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the handset phone book. All phone book items are sorted alphabetically. You can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. Storing names and numbers • if the handset beeps 3 times when you press save , the item cannot be st...

  • Page 35: Phone Book

    Phone book cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 35 selecting characters to enter names enter names using the dialing buttons. Press each button until the desired character is displayed. • pressing each button selects a character in the order shown below. For example...

  • Page 36: Phone Book

    Phone book 36 dialing from the phone book • to exit the phone book list, press [off] . • if “ no items stored ” is displayed in step 2, the phone book is empty. • to view a phone number over 16 digits, repeat steps 1 to 3, then press select , edit and then [ ] . When finished, press [off] . To searc...

  • Page 37: Phone Book

    Phone book cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 37 editing an item in the phone book erasing an item in the phone book • to cancel erasing, press no after step 4. 1 press phone book to enter the phone book. 2 press search . 3 scroll to the desired item by pressing [...

  • Page 38: Intercom

    38 intercom a 2-way intercom can be set up between the base unit and the handset. Paging the base unit from the handset paging the handset from the base unit (handset locator) using this feature, you can also locate the misplaced handset. • if you do not want to answer the page in step 2, press [off...

  • Page 39: Intercom

    Intercom cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 39 transferring a call you can transfer a call between the handset and the base unit. From the handset to the base unit from the base unit to the handset handset base unit 1 handset: during a call, press hold . • the cal...

  • Page 40: Special Features

    40 special features automatic security code setting each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user. Temporary tone dialing (for r...

  • Page 41: Special Features

    Special features cor dless t elephone for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 41 using the pause key (for pbx line/long distance calls) we recommend you press pause or p if a pause is required to dial with a pbx or to make a long distance call. Ex. Line access number [9] (pbx) [9] pause or...

  • Page 42: Monitoring Incoming Calls

    42 automatic answering operation when the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded. When the handset is on the base unit, the ringer indicator on the handset will flash to indicate a message is being recorded. Setting the unit to answer calls press [answ...

  • Page 43: Ans

    Ans wering system for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 43 listening to messages you can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. When new messages have been recorded, the new message indicator flashes. Using the base unit to play back messages press [message/s...

  • Page 44: Listening to Messages

    Listening to messages 44 using the handset (remote operation) to play back messages *if you press [stop] on the base unit during message playback, operation is stopped. To resume the playback, press [message/slow talk] on the base unit within 15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (see below). • i...

  • Page 45: Listening to Messages

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 45 listening to messages ans wering system during playback to adjust the speaker volume base unit or handset: to increase volume, press [ ] . To decrease volume, press [ ] . • you can also adjust the receiver volume on the handset. To slow down the p...

  • Page 46: Erasing Messages

    46 erasing messages the unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: —“ memory full ” is heard. —“ ” is displayed on the base unit. —the answer on indicator flashes rapidly (when the answering system is on). Erase...

  • Page 47: Ans

    Ans wering system for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 47 recording a memo message you can record your own voice memo message for up to 3 minutes in memory. • if you record for over 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will stop recording. • if “ ” is shown on the base unit display and 6 beeps...

  • Page 48: Summary of Remote Operation

    48 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 through the answering system (p. 49). • to skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 50. Summary of remote operation remote code the r...

  • Page 49: Ans

    Remote operation from a touch tone phone ans wering system for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 49 voice menu the shaded boxes are voice prompts. • 3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning. • the unit will announce the remaining recording time after p...

  • Page 50: Direct Remote Operation

    Remote operation from a touch tone phone 50 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 remote operation, hang up anytime. Direct commands to turn on the answering system: call your unit and ...

  • Page 51: Useful Inf

    Useful inf ormation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 51 wall mounting this unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 1 push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard. 2 press the tabs in the direction of the arrows ( ), then remove the wall mounting adaptor ...

  • Page 52: Belt Clip

    52 belt clip you can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip. To attach the belt clip to remove the belt clip optional headset connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone conversation. Use only a panasonic kx-tca60, kx-tca86, kx-tca88, kx-tca91,...

  • Page 53: Useful Inf

    Useful inf ormation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 53 direct commands after pressing [menu] , you can also program menu items by direct commands ( [0] to [9] ) instead of using the soft keys. Handset lcd contrast auto talk caller id edit set tel line set answering ringer setting r...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    54 troubleshooting cordless telephone problem cause & remedy “ no link to base. Place on cradle and try again. ” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. • you are too far from the base unit. Walk closer and try again. • place the handset on the base unit and try again. • plug in the ac adaptor. • rai...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 55 troubleshooting useful inf ormation answering system the unit does not display the caller’s name and/or phone number. • you need to subscribe to a caller id service. • other telephone equipment may be interfering with your phone. Disconnect it and...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 56 “ ” is displayed and the answer on indicator flashes rapidly. No new messages are recorded. • memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 46). You cannot operate the answering system with the base unit. • the handset user is operating the answering system, or is on the phone. W...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 57 troubleshooting useful inf ormation general problem cause & remedy the unit does not work. • check the settings (p. 8–9). • check whether the dialing mode setting is correct (p. 13). • charge the battery fully (p. 8). • clean the charge contacts a...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 58 if you cannot solve your problem • call our customer call center at 1-800-211-pana(7262). • panasonic’s e-mail address for customer inquiries: consumerproducts@panasonic.Com for customers in the usa or puerto rico only when you try to download phone book data or information from o...

  • Page 59: Useful Inf

    For assistance, please call openlcr: 1-866-openlcr(1-866-673-6527) 59 useful inf ormation openlcr service for caller iq feature the caller iq feature is compatible with service provided by openlcr. Important: • if you have any questions regarding the openlcr service, call openlcr’s customer service ...

  • Page 60: Downloading Phone Book Data

    Openlcr service for caller iq feature 60 downloading phone book data to create your phone book, go to the openlcr web site to update your phone book, then download the data to your unit. Accessing the openlcr web site can be done from any computer with internet access. • while downloading from openl...

  • Page 61: Useful Inf

    61 openlcr service for caller iq feature for assistance, please call openlcr: 1-866-openlcr(1-866-673-6527) useful inf ormation • if the handset beeps 3 times and “ download incomplete. Phone book full. ” is displayed, some items cannot be stored in the phone book. Store items by following the steps...

  • Page 62: To View Information

    Openlcr service for caller iq feature 62 to view information 1 press [menu] . 2 scroll to “ caller iq ” by pressing [ ] or [ ] , then press select . 3 press yes at “ view info.? ”. • the items of information which you selected on the web are displayed. 4 scroll to the desired information by pressing...

  • Page 63: Useful Inf

    Useful inf ormation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 63 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. 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warni...

  • Page 64: Caution:

    64 important safety instructions 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 instr...

  • Page 65: Fcc and Other Information

    For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 65 fcc and other information useful inf ormation the telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advanc...

  • Page 66: Fcc and Other Information

    Fcc and other information 66 operating near 2.4ghz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances and/or press the talk or sp-phone button, or ch (channel) key. Caution: to comply with fcc rf exposure requirements, the base unit should be installed with its an...

  • Page 67: Useful Inf

    Useful inf ormation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 67 index a accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 answer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 26 automatic securit...

  • Page 68: Index

    Index 68 p pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 phone book, dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 phone book, downloading . . . . . . . 60 phone book, editing. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 phone book, erasing . . . . . . . . . . . 37 phone book, name . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 phone book, st...

  • Page 69: Limited Warranty

    ✄ 69 panasonic consumer electronics company, division of matsushita electric corporation of america one panasonic way secaucus, new jersey 07094 panasonic sales company, division of matsushita electric of puerto rico, inc., ave. 65 de infanteria, km. 9.5 san gabriel industrial park carolina, puerto ...

  • Page 70: Customer Services Directory

    70 there are no express warranties except as listed under “limited warranty coverage”. The warrantor is not liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product, or arising out of any breach of this warranty. (as examples, this excludes damages for lost time, lost ca...

  • Page 71: Useful Inf

    Useful inf ormation for assistance, please call: 1-800-211-pana(7262) 71 specifications ■ base unit power supply: ac adaptor (120 v ac, 60 hz) power consumption: standby: approx. 2.6 w maximum: approx. 3.9 w frequency: 2.402 ghz – 2.480 ghz dimensions (h x w x d): approx. 80 mm x 173 mm x 206 mm (3 ...

  • Page 72: For Product Service

    Panasonic consumer electronics company, division of matsushita electric corporation of america one panasonic way, secaucus, new jersey 07094 panasonic sales company, division of matsushita electric of puerto rico, inc. Ave. 65 de infantería, km. 9.5, san gabriel industrial park carolina, puerto rico...