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Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information
2.4GHz Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No. KX-TG2583ALB
KX-TG2583ALS
KX-TG2583NZS
Operating Instructions
KX-TG2583ALB
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 telephone company service. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s phone numbe
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For Best Performance Battery Charge The battery A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the is beneath handset. Charge the battery for about 6 this cover. hours before initial use (p. 11). •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 the base unit and the handset using wireless r
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Contents Preparation Location of Controls...................................................................... 6 Displays .......................................................................................... 9 Settings...........................................................................................10 Connections..................................................................................10 Battery Charge .......................................................................
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Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Intercom..........................................................................................51 Transferring a Call Using the Intercom.........................................52 Special Features ............................................................................53 How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) ..............53 Automatic Security Code Setting...........................
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ERASE/CLEAR Location of Controls Base unit Antennas (p. 3, 10) Charge Contacts (p. 12) Display (p. 9, 73) (LOCATOR/INTERCOM) (DIGITAL!SP-PHONE) Button (p. 51) (Speakerphone) Button and Indicator (p. 26, 29) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 27, 53) (HOLD/RINGER) Button (p. 16, 27) MIC (Microphone) (p. 17, 26, 29, 51) (RECALL) Button (p. 54, 55) 6
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Preparation ERASE/CLEAR Back Side Cradle Lock Switch (p. 68) (NEW!MESSAGE) Button (p. 57) CALLER ID Indicator (p. 29, 31) ANSWER ON Indicator (p. 56, 57, 59) (ERASE/CLEAR) Button (p. 18, 38, 50, 59) (ANSWER!ON) Button (p. 56) Navigator Key ( , , , ) (p. 18, 27, 32, 47, 57) (GREETING/EDIT) Button (p. 17, 36) (STOP/EXIT) Button (p. 17, 32, 47, 56, 57) 7
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Location of Controls Handset Antenna Display (p. 9, 72) (DIRECT) Button Headset Jack (p. 70) (p. 40, 41) (TALK) Button (p. 24, 29) (INTERCOM/CLEAR) Button (p. 38, 44, 50, 51) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Navigator Key (Channel) Button ( , , BACK , (p. 14, 19, 24, 32, 42, 46) FWD/EDIT ) (p. 14, 19, 25, 32, 42) Charge Contact (p. 12) Charge Contact (p. 12) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 25, 53) (RECALL/PLAYBACK) Button (p. 54, 55, 66) 8 9 3 TALK LOUD LOUD BACK BACK SEAR RC CH CH CH F
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Preparation Displays Handset $ #The display shows the dialled number, call status, programming options and directory items etc. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, caller information will # 0 new call be displayed (p. 30). The number of new calls will also be displayed. % $The directory icon displays when storing or viewing the directory items (p. 42, 46). %The battery icon indicates the battery strength (p. 11). Standby mode: While the handset is off the base unit, the display will disappe
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Settings Connections Fasten the cords to prevent them from disconnecting. For Australia Hooks Hooks To Socket Telephone Line Cord Telephone Plug For New Zealand To Single-Line Telephone Jack Telephone Line Cord To Power Outlet (AC 230 V–240 V, 50 Hz) AC Adaptor Raise the antennas. •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 page
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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. 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 handse
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Settings Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 11): Operation Approx. battery life near the base unit* Up to 4.5 hours While in use (TALK) away from the base unit Up to 3.5 hours While not in use (Standby) Up to 11 days *Within about 3 m •Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature. •Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth once a
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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. 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 mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). HSave directory 1 Ringer volume GF H=Yes Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow HProgram 2 points to “Program”. GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT (É) (Yes key).
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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 unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). * HSave directory To store an item in the directory (p. 42). Ringer volume To select the ringer volume (p. 16). Program Press FWD/EDIT (É). * 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 unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow HProgram 2 points to “Program”. GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT (É) (Yes key). 3 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly u
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Programmable Functions Selecting the Ringer Volume You can set the handset and base unit ringer volumes to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the handset/base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. With the handset Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). 1 Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the Save directory 2 arrow points to “Ringer volume”, HRinger volume and press FWD/EDIT (É) (Yes key). GF H=Yes Press (Å) or (Ä) to select the
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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 will be played when a call is received (p. 18). All messages (greeting, incoming, etc.) are stored in digital memory (p. 18). The total recording time is about 15 minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message (see sample on next page) in order to leave more time for recording new messages.
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Preparing the Answering System Ex. Level 8 To adjust the speaker volume: 9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Loud answering system. To increase, press(Ä). To decrease, press (Å). Low❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚High Greeting message sample “Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.” To erase the recorded greeting message Press (GREETING/EDIT) briefly \ press (ERASE/CLEAR) while the message is being played. •The unit will answer
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Preparation Programming Summary for the Answering System You can program the following functions using the handset near the base unit. Make sure the unit is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). G Press (Å) or (Ä) to select “Program”, and press FWD/EDIT (É) (Yes key). G Press (Å) or (Ä) to select “TAD program”, and press FWD/EDIT (É) (Yes key). •“Answering system setting. See base unit.” is displayed on the handset. G The base unit display shows programming options. Enter a re
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Preparing the Answering System Day and Time Adjustment Voice Time/Day Stamp: During playback, a synthesized voice will announce the day and time that each message was recorded. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). HSave directory 1 Ringer volume GF H=Yes Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow HProgram 2 points to “Program”. GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT (É) (Yes key). HSave DIRECT# 3 Set recall time GF H=Yes Press (Å) or (Ä) repeatedly until the arrow HTAD program 4 points to “TAD program”. GF H=Yes Press F
