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Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information
2.4GHz Digital Cordless Answering System
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TG2581ALS
KX-TG2581NZS
Caller ID Compatible
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
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Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. For Australia When you subscribe to Caller ID services from your telephone operator, this telephone will display the caller’s phone number. When available from your telephone operator, this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting. For New Zealand Caller ID, where available, is a service provided by the telephone company. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a ca
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For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery powers the handset. Charge the The battery battery for about 6 hours before initial is beneath use (p. 13). this cover. •As preventative maintenance, clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly. Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between th
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Contents Preparation Location of Controls..................................................................... 6 Displays ......................................................................................... 8 Settings.......................................................................................... 12 Connections................................................................................. 12 Battery Charge .........................................................................
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Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Special Features ........................................................................... 50 Automatic Security Code Setting................................................. 50 Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible (For Australia only) ........ 50 How to Use the PAUSE Button (For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)........................................ 51 RECALL Button .............................................................
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Location of Controls Handset Antenna (TALK) Button (p. 28, 30) Display (p. 8) (DIRECT) Button Headset Jack (p. 15) (p. 40) Navigator Key ( , , (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) BACK , FWD/EDIT ) (Channel) Button (p. 17, 23, 29, 33, 41) (p. 17, 23, 28, 33, 41, 51) (INTERCOM/CLEAR) Button (p. 38, 48, 49) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 28, 51) (RECALL/PLAYBACK) Button (p. 50, 51, 64) Charge Contacts (p. 14) How to use the Navigator key This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrow
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Preparation SLOW TALK SLOW TALK NEW M EW MESSAGE/ E/ STOP ANSWER ANSWER O ON N E ERASE RASE GREETING GREETING REPEAT REPEAT SKIP SKIP IN IN USE USE C CHARGE HARGE V VOLUME OLUME SPREAD SPECTRUM MIC MIC Base unit Hook (p. 66) (NEWÒMESSAGE/SLOW!TALK) Button (p. 54) Display (p. 11) ANSWER ON Indicator (p. 53) (STOP) Button (p. 21, 55) Antenna (p. 3, 12) (GREETING) Button (p. 21) (ERASE) Button (p. 22, 57) Charge Contacts (p. 14) (ANSWERÒON) Button (p. 53) (SKIP) Button (p. 55) (REPEAT) Button
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Displays Both the handset and the base unit show you instructions and information on their displays. These display prompts are shown below. Handset display 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. 14). The display shows the number of new calls and the battery strength while the handset is on the 12 new calls base unit. This display shows the numb
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Preparation The handset has lost communication with the No link to base base unit. Place the handset on the base unit Place on cradle and try again. and try again. This is an information from the Caller List. The display shows: 0355566677 — the caller’s phone number, 11:20A JAN10 ✕ 3 — the time and date of the last call (ex. Jan. 10, 11:20 AM), and — the number of times called (ex. 3 times). This is a name from the directory. The stored Ann name and phone number are displayed. 0267543210 The
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Displays Ö, Ñ, BACK Ü or FWD/EDIT á was pressed Please lift up while the handset was on the base unit. Lift the and try again. handset and press the button again. While the base unit was not in the standby mode, Ö or Ñ was pressed to search the Caller Not available List/directory list, FWD/EDIT á was pressed to select an option or (INTERCOM/CLEAR) was pressed. When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory Directory full memory is full (p. 37, 42). While
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Preparation Base unit display The clock needs adjusting (p. 24). Your greeting message was not recorded correctly. Record it again (p. 21). The unit is in the answering system programming mode. The speaker volume level is set to “5”. You can select 9 levels (0–8) while using the answering system (p. 53) or the intercom (p. 49). 12 messages have been recorded. Memory is full. Erase some or all of the FULL messages (p. 57). The recording time is set to “Greeting only” (p. 26). (The display is b
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Settings Connections For Australia To Socket Telephone Line Cord Fasten the cords to prevent them Telephone from being disconnected. Plug Hook Hooks For New Zealand To Single-Line Telephone Jack Telephone Line Cord To Power Outlet (AC 230 V-240 V, 50 Hz) AC Adaptor OR Raise the antenna. •USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV10AL. •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
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Preparation 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. OR 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. The battery strength will remain for a few seconds after using the hand
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Settings Recharge Recharge the battery when: —“Recharge” is displayed on the handset, Recharge —“ ” 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” and/or “ ” will continue to flash. •To fully recharge the battery, the handset should be left on the base unit. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 13): Operation Operating
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Preparation Using the Belt Clip You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. To attach 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-TCA88AL headset. Only telecommunications compliance labelled headsets should be plugged into the headset jack on the handset. Connection an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and c
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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. 50). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Use the handset near the base unit. Make sure the unit 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”. LCD contrast GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes k
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Preparation Programmable Functions You can program the following functions by 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. Lift the handset, and press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). * ........ HSave directory To store an item in the directory (p. 42). .......... Ringer volume To select the ringer volume (p. 19). Program ............. LCD contrast To
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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 (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 unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). 1 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow HProgram 2 points to “Program”. LCD contrast GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key). 3 Press Ö o
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Preparation 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 unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). 1 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the Save directory 2 arrow points to “Ringer volume”. HRinger volume GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key). 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select the Ringer 4 desired volume. HIGH Low ❚❚❚❚❚❚ High GF •The selected volume is
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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 unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). 1 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow Program 2 points to “LCD contrast”. HLCD contrast GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key). LCD contrast 3 Low ❚❚❚ ❚❚ High GF H=Save Press Ö or Ñ to select the desired 4 con
