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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
2.4GHz Cordless Phone
Model No. KX-TG2553B
KX-TG2553F
KX-TG2553S
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Operating Instructions
KX-TG2553B
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
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Before Initial Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 55 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. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call, requires a subscription t
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Contents Preparation Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Selectin
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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Voice Mail Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Storing a Voice Mail Access Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Setting the Voice Mail Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Listening to Voice Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Auto
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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 (p. 13). Recharge battery The display shows the number of new calls and the battery strength while the handset is on the base unit. 12 new calls This display shows the number of new calls when Ö or Ñ is pre
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Preparation When a call is received, the display shows the caller’s name and number after the first ring. TINA ROBINSON 1-000-222-3333 During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35 Talk seconds). The battery strength is also displayed 01-06-35 (p. 12). The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit No link to base. and try again. Place on cradle and try again. This is a name from the Caller List. The displ
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Display Ö, Ñ, BACKÜ or FWD/EDITá was pressed with the handset while the handset was on the Please lift up base unit. Lift the handset and press the button and try again again. While the base unit was not in the standby mode, Ö or Ñ was pressed to search the Caller List/directory list, FWD/EDITá was pressed to Not available select an option or (CLEAR) was pressed. When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 28, 33). Directory full Wh
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Preparation Settings Connections Fasten the cords to prevent them Single-Line from being disconnected. Telephone Jack (RJ11C) Hooks Hooks Telephone Line Cord Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor Raise the antennas. •USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z). •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 50. •If your unit is connected to a PBX which
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Settings 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 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. The battery strength will remain for 5 seconds after using the handset, then the dis
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Preparation Recharge Recharge the battery when: Recharge battery —“Recharge battery” is displayed, —“ ” flashes on the display, or —the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use. •If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “” will continue to flash. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12): Operation Approx. battery life near the base unit* Up to 4.5 hours While in use (TALK)
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Settings 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. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). HSave directory 1 Ringer volume GF H=Yes Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow HProgram 2 points to “Program”. GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDITá (Yes key). HSave DIRECT#
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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. 44). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Use the handset near the base unit. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). HSave directory 1 Ringer volume GF H=Yes Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow HProgram 2 points to “Program”. GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key). HSav
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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). * HSave directory To store an item in the directory (p. 33). Ringer volume To select the ringer volume (p. 18). Program Press FWD/EDIT á. * HSave DIRECT# To store a phone number in the
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Preparation 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 (TALK). If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). 1 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow HProgram 2 points to “Program”. GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key). 3 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until th
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Basic Operation Making Calls (TALK) , (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (CLEAR) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Press (TALK). Talk 1 Dial a phone number. Talk 2 •The dialed number is displayed. •After a few seconds, the display will show the 1112222 length of the call and the battery strength. Talk 00-00-00 To hang up, press (TALK) or place the Off 3 handset on the base unit. 00-01-08 •If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “No link to base. Place on cradle and try again.” is displayed. If
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Making Calls To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number. 1 •If you misdial, press (CLEAR) and dial again. 3334444 Press (TALK). Talk 2 •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 (TALK) or place the Off 3 handset on the base unit. 00-01-08 To redial after confirming the last number dialed Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) and press (TALK). To adjust the receiver volume while talking To increase, press
