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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information
2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone
Operating Instructions
Model No. KX-TG2551ALS
KX-TG2551NZS
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. 11). 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 Display.............................................................................................. 8 Settings ............................................................................................10 Connections ...................................................................................10 Battery Charge................................................................
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Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Special Features..............................................................................40 How to Use the PAUSE Button (For PBX Line/ Long Distance Calls)..........................................40 Automatic Security Code Setting ...................................................40 Handset Locator.............................................................................40 Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible (For Austr
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Location of Controls Handset Antenna Display (p. 8) (TALK) Button (p. 18, 20) (DIRECT) Button Headset Jack (p. 46) (p. 30, 31) Navigator Key ( , , (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) BACK , FWD/EDIT ) (Channel) Button (p. 14, 19, 23, 33) (p. 14, 18, 23, 32, 36) (CLEAR) Button (p. 29, 34, 39) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Button (p. 19, 40) (RECALL) Button (p. 41, 42) Charge Contacts (p. 12) How to use the Navigator key This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows. •Pressing the up and dow
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Preparation E G R D A H I A N D H S R E T SPREAD SPECTRUM C L E O C A L T O Base unit Hook (p. 44) Antenna (p. 3, 10) Charge Contacts (p. 12) CALLER ID Indicator (p. 21, 22) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 11) (HANDSET!LOCATOR) Button (p. 40) 7 L R E A S C U N I
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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 Recharge (p. 12). 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 number of new calls when Ö or Ñ is pressed whi
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Preparation 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 base unit is paging the handset (p. 40). Paging A second call is received during a conversation (p. 41). 0266667777 ----Waiting---- Ö, Ñ, BACKÜ or FWD/ED
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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 PQLV1AL. •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. 11): Operation Operating
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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 function (p. 41). 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”. LCD contrast GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT á
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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 handset is in the standby mode initially. Lift the handset, and press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH). * HSave directory To store an item in the directory (p. 32). Ringer volume To select the ringer volume (p. 16). Program LCD contrast To select the LCD contrast (p. 17). Press FWD
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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”. LCD contrast GF H=Yes Press FWD/EDIT á (Yes key). 3 Press Ö or Ñ repe
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Programmable Functions 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 handset 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 sele
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Preparation 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 handset 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 contrast. •E
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Making Calls To have a hands-free phone conversation, connect the optional headset to the handset (p. 46). Display (TALK) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (CLEAR) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Press (TALK). Talk 1 Dial a phone number. Talk 2 •The dialled number is displayed. •After a few seconds, the display will show the 0111112222 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 uni
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Basic Operation To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number. 1 •If you misdial, press (CLEAR) and dial again. 0233334444 Press (TALK). Talk 2 •After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. 0233334444 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 dialled Press (REDIAL/PAUSE) and press (TALK). To adjust the receiver volume (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW) w
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Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed and the CALLER ID indicator on the base unit flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 21). In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call. Press (TALK). •You can also answer a call by pressing any dialling button (0) to (9), (*) or (#) (—Any Key Talk). (TALK) Auto Talk If you
