Panasonic KX-TG2583ALB, KX-TG2583ALS, KX-TG2583NZS - Manuals

5 Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Intercom ..........................................................................................51 Transferring a Call Using the Intercom.........................................52 Special Features .................................

Location of Controls 6 Base unit IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11) Charge Contacts (p. 12) (RECALL) Button (p. 54, 55) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 27, 53) Display (p. 9, 73) (HOLD/RINGER) Button (p. 16, 27) (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) Button (p. 51) MIC (Microphone) (p. 17, 26, 29, 51) Antennas (p. 3, 10) (DIGIT...

7 Preparation (ERASE/CLEAR) Button (p. 18, 38, 50, 59) (GREETING/EDIT) Button (p. 17, 36) (ANSWER!ON) Button (p. 56) Navigator Key ( , , , ) (p. 18, 27, 32, 47, 57) (NEW!MESSAGE) Button (p. 57) (STOP/EXIT) Button (p. 17, 32, 47, 56, 57) CALLER ID Indicator (p. 29, 31) Cradle Lock Switch (p. 68) ANSW...

Location of Controls 8 Handset TALK 4 FLASH REDIA L REDIAL CALL WAI T PAUSE PAUSE PL PLAYBA BACK STO P ANS S O N 7 8 9 0 ANS OF F OFF CH CH FUNCTION EXIT FUNCTION EXIT INT INTER COM ERCOM CLEA R CLEAR SKIP KIP REP E PEA T 1 2 3 ALL L MS G NEW W M SG 5 6 BACK BACK FWD EDIT EDIT DIRECT DIRECT LOUD LOU...

Displays 9 Preparation Base unit # The day and time and the number ofincoming messages are displayed whilethe unit is not in use ( Standby mode ). The display shows the dialled number,call status, programming options anddirectory items etc. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service,caller information ...

Settings 10 Connections • USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10AL. • The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptorto feel warm during use.) • To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 80. • If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not supp...

11 Preparation Needs to be recharged. Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unitand charge for about 6 hours before initial use. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights anda beep sounds. Battery strength You can check the battery strength on the handset display while thehandset is on the base un...

Settings 12 Up to 3.5 hours Up to 11 days Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11): Operation Approx. battery life While in use (TALK) Up to 4.5 hours While not in use (Standby) near the base unit* away from the base unit *Within about 3 m • Battery life may be short...

13 Preparation 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.Make sure the unit is in the standby...

14 Programmable Functions H Save DIRECT# Set recall time Set line mode Talk switching TAD program 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 i...

15 Preparation Setting the Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset offthe base unit without pressing (TALK) . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory setto OFF. Make sure the unit is in ...

16 With the base unit 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 (HOLD/RINGER) . Each time you press the button, the selected ringer volume will bedisplayed and ring. • To turn the ringe...

17 Preparation 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 willbe played when a call is received (p. 18). All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in...

18 Preparing the Answering System To erase the recorded greeting message Press (GREETING/EDIT) briefly \ press (ERASE/CLEAR) while the message is being played. • The unit will answer a call with a pre-recorded greeting. Pre-recorded greeting message If you do not record a greeting message (p. 17), o...

19 Preparation The base unit display shows programming options. Enter a requiredcommand on the display using the handset dialling buttons. See thepage numbers for details. Programming Summary for the Answering System You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit. Make ...

20 Preparing the Answering System 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ”. 3 Press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Yes key). 4 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow points to “ TAD program ”. 5 Press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Yes key). • The base unit display shows...

21 Preparation 9 Press FWD/EDIT (É) ( 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...

22 Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time You can select “1 minute”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’srecording time. Your phone comes from the factory set to “3 minutes”. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow points to “ Program ”. 3 Press FWD/EDIT ...

23 Preparation Selecting the Number of Rings You can select the number of times the unit rings before the answeringsystem answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Toll saver”*. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arr...

Making Calls 24 1 Press (TALK) . 2 Dial a phone number. • The dialled number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show thelength of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the handset on the base unit. • If the handset has lost communication with the b...

25 Cordless Telephone To dial after confirming the entered number 1 Dial a phone number. • If you misdial, press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) and dial again. 2 Press (TALK) . • After a few seconds, the display will show thelength of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the hand...

26 Making Calls 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . • The DIGITAL SP-PHONE indicatorlights. 2 Dial a phone number. 3 When the other party answers,talk into the MIC (microphone). 4 To hang up, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . • The indicator light goes out. • To switch to the handset while using the base unit spe...

27 Cordless Telephone 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 (Å) to decrease the speaker volume. • If the other party’s voice from the speaker c...

28 Making Calls Simultaneous Keypad Dialling You can use the base unit like a standard telephone. After pressing (TALK) to make a call with the handset near the base unit, you can also dial using the base unit keypad. 1 Handset:Press (TALK) . 2 Base unit:Dial a telephone number whilehearing a dial t...

With the Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) 1 Press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . 2 Talk into the MIC . 3 To hang up, press (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) . 29 Cordless Telephone Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “ Incoming call ” is displayed and the CALLER ID indicator flashes quickly. If y...

30 Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephonecompany. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’sinformation will be shown on the handset and base unit displays after thefirst ring.The unit can record information of up to 50 differen...

31 Cordless Telephone , While the handset is off the base unit: Press (Å) or (Ä) to turn the display on. To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID indicator flashesslowly on the base unit. The handset and base unit displays show thenumber of new calls. Ex. You...

32 With the handset 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. • The display will show, forexample, the following. • You can go to the directory listby pressing FWD/EDIT (É) (p. 46). 2 To search from the mostrecent call, press (Å) . To search from the oldest call,press (Ä) . • To scroll between ca...

33 Cordless Telephone What “ √ ” means When the display shows “ √ ”, you have already viewed this calling information, answered thecall, called back the caller or played back themessage (p. 57). If the same caller calls again,the call entry with “ √ ” will be replaced with the new call entry. If a c...

34 Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 3 patterns. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. With the handset 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly to find the desired caller. 027654321011:20A...

37 Cordless Telephone Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List intothe directory. Storing must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. ...

38 Using the Caller List With the handset: 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly to find the caller you want toerase from the Caller List. 3 Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . • A beep sounds and theinformation is erased. • To erase other items, repeatfrom step 2. • To ret...

39 Cordless Telephone With the handset: 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) to enter the Caller List. 2 Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . 3 Press (Å) or (Ä) to select “ All clear ”. 4 Press FWD/EDIT (É) ( Yes key) or (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . • A beep sounds and all entriesare erased. Exit H All clear GF H =Yes All clear 0 new call...

40 One-Touch Dialer You can store a phone number in the (DIRECT) button of the handset. The stored number is dialled with a one-touch operation. Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly...

1 Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) . Directory= 20 items 42 (INTERCOM/CLEAR) (REDIAL/PAUSE) , , BACK , FWD/EDIT (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) The dialling buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols. Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory usingthe handset. All director...

44 Using the Directory # & ’ ( ) , – . / 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 Blank To move the cursor to the left To move the cursor to the right (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) BACK (Ç) FWD/EDIT (É) ...

46 Using 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 1 Press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) . • The first item is displaye...

Using the Directory 48 1 Press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) . • The first item is displayed. 3 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly to find the directory item thatyou want to dial. • To search for the item by initial,see page 46. • To exit the directory, press (FUN...

Editing an Item in the Directory Programming must be carried out with the handset. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. 1 Press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) . • The first item is displayed. 3 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly to find the director...

Using the Directory 50 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 handset 1 Press BACK (Ç) or FWD/EDIT (É) to enter the directory list. 2 Press (Å) or (Ä) . • The first item is displayed. ...

51 Cordless Telephone Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset 1 Handset:Press (INTERCOM/CLEAR) . Talk to the paged party afterthe beeps. • “ Intercom ” is displayed. 2 Base unit:When the other party’svoice is heard, answerusi...

52 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 thebase unit speaker volume by pressing (Å) on the base unit. • If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit st...

53 Cordless Telephone Special Features How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) We recommend you press (REDIAL/PAUSE) if a pause is required for dialling with a PBX or to access a long distance service.Ex. Line access number (9) (PBX) (9) \ (REDIAL/PAUSE) \ • Pre...

Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automaticallyselects one of more than a million security codes. These codes helpprevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordlesstelephone user. Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible (For...

55 Cordless Telephone Selecting the recall time The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following recall times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110,100 or 90 msec (milliseconds)”. KX-TG2583ALB/KX-TG2583ALS comesfrom the factory set to “100 msec” and KX-TG2583NZS ...

56 Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and thecaller’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 . If messages are recor...

To stop operation Press (STOP/EXIT) . • To resume playback, press (NEW!MESSAGE) . • If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press (STOP/EXIT) again, the unit will return to the standby mode. 57 Answering System Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages o...

58 Listening to Messages From the Handset If someone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recordedmessages privately, you can use the handset. 1 Handset:Press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) . • The number of new messages is heard on the handset. 2 Base unit:To listen to new messages, press (NEW!MESS...

59 Answering System Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it isless 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 som...

60 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 theunit directly, see page 64. Summary of remote operation Call your unit from a...

61 Answering System Setting the Remote Code The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unitand 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...

62 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. Press 1 to play back all messages.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to play back new messages.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to record your message.Press 2 for other functions. Press 1 to erase all me...

63 Answering System All Message Playback All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the lastmessage, “ 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. At the end of th...

64 [ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Direct Remote Operation Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unitby direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remoteoperation, hang up anytime. Direct commands NEW MESSAGEPLAYBACK ALL MESSAGEPLAYBACK REPEAT (...

65 Answering System ANSWERINGSYSTEM OFF (0) • The unit hangs up and will not answercalls 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. Hang up or enter ...

66 Remote Operation with the Handset Voice menu If no commands are entered after you press (RECALL/PLAYBACK) , the unit will start the following voice menu. “ Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages. ” • You can enter direct commands even if the voice menu has started. Y...

68 Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 3 # Tuck the telephone linecord inside the wallmounting adaptor. $ Connect the telephone linecord to the unit. % Install the adaptor bypushing it in the direction ofthe arrow. • The word “UP” should faceupward. 1 Adjust t...

69 Useful Information 4 Install screws usingthe wall templatebelow. Connect thetelephone line cord.Mount the unit, thenslide down. • Raise the antennas. 5 To charge the handset battery: Place the handset in the cradle asshown. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights. IN USE/CHARGE Indicator Screws 8.3 ...

Using an Optional Headset 70 Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phoneconversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88 headset. Connecting the headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headsetjack as shown below. Headset Jack...

71 Useful Information Battery Replacement If “ Recharge battery ” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P510(N4HKGMB00001) battery. 1 Carefully insert a flat metal object in the slot, and pushforward to release the lock.Remove the hands...

73 Useful Information Base unit display SUN 12:00AM 0 message Greeting record Recording error SUN 12:00AM Message full Handset in use When the clock needs adjusting, the day andtime flashes with “ ”. Adjust the clock (p. 20). Your greeting message was not recordedcorrectly. Record it again (p. 17). ...

74 Before Requesting Help Problem “ No link to base. Place on cradle and try again. ” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. Static, sound cuts in/out,fades. Interference fromother electrical units. The handset and/or the baseunit do not ring. The handset display isblank. The handset display is stil...

78 Before Requesting Help General Problem The unit does not work. You cannot program items,such as the day and timeadjustment. Previously programmedinformation is erased. “ Recharge battery ” is displayed on the handset,“ ” flashes or the unit beeps intermittently. You charged the batteryfully, but ...

79 Useful Information Problem The IN USE/CHARGEindicator light does not goout while charging. Remedy • This is normal. For New Zealand Customers Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer SupportCentre.Please phone 0800 Panasonic (0800 726276) for assistance.

80 Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standardtelephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor (forAustralia) or a T-adaptor (for New Zealand). Standard Telephone Telephone Line Cord T-Adaptor (Optional) To Single-Line Telephone Jack For N...

81 Useful Information 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 ba...

Safety Instructions 82 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THEBASE UNIT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE. ONLY THEHANDSET IS SHOCK AND SPLASH RESISTANT. When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becomingaccessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return thi...

83 Useful Information Splash-Resistant (HANDSET ONLY) The handset is designed to be splash resistant.You can use the handset with wet hands. CAUTION: • Do not immerse in water or leave under running water. • Keep the handset away from salt water or liquids containing chemicals. • Avoid exposure to p...

Safety Instructions 84 For New Zealand Users Only The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicatesonly that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimumconditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement ofthe product by Telecom, nor does it provid...

Important Information (For Australia only) 85 SOCKET SCREW “A” PLUG Fig. 1 TELEPHONE CORD Connect to the PLUGas shown in Fig. 1. ( ) SCREW“B” Fig. 2 SCREW “B” Fig. 3 SOCKET SCREW “A” Fig. 4 Instructions to customer Installation Attached to this apparatus is an approval label. This label is evidence ...

Important Information (For Australia only) 86 If you are satisfied with the operation of your telephone service afterplugging in your Permitted Attachment, your installation is completed. You will be unable to connect this Permitted Attachment if your telephoneservice consists only of a wall phone o...