Panasonic KX-TG2258CS Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Useful Inf

ormation

Belt Clip

You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip.

To attach the belt clip

To remove the belt clip

Optional Headset

Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows a hands-free phone
conversation. Use only a Panasonic KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88C, KX-TCA91, or
KX-TCA92 headset.

Connecting an optional headset to the handset

Open the headset jack cover, and insert the headset plug into the headset jack as
shown below.

• Headset sold separately. Model shown here is KX-TCA88C.

To switch to the speakerphone while using the headset:

Press

[

]

. To return to the headset, press

[

]

Headset Jack

✿✤✦✪✣✮ ✩❇

Summary of Contents for KX-TG2258CS

Page 1: ... USE AND SAVE For assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca Call Display Compatible Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use 2 4 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions Model No KX TG2258CS Pulse or tone dialing capability ...

Page 2: ...subscribing to Call Display this phone will display a caller s name and phone number Visual Call Waiting Call Waiting Deluxe which displays a second caller s name and phone number while the user is on another call requires a subscription to both Call Display and Call Waiting AC Adaptor p 8 one Telephone Line Cord p 8 one Battery p 8 one Handset Cover p 8 one Belt Clip p 55 one ...

Page 3: ... recommended base unit location is Note If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used noise may be heard from the receiver or the speaker Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit If you use the handset near another cordless phone noise may be heard Move away from the other cordless phone and closer to your base unit Raise the antenna Away from electrical app...

Page 4: ... Preparing the Answering System 19 Greeting Message 19 Caller s Recording Time 21 Number of Rings 22 Recording Mode 22 Making Calls 23 Using the Handset 23 Using the Base Unit 26 Answering Calls 27 Call Display Service 28 Using the Caller List 29 Viewing the Caller List 30 Calling Back from the Caller List 30 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 31 Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book 32 Eras...

Page 5: ...ng the Handset Remote Operation 47 Erasing Messages 49 Recording a Memo Message 50 Recording Your Telephone Conversation 50 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 51 Remote Code 51 Voice Menu 52 Direct Remote Operation 53 Wall Mounting 54 Belt Clip 55 Optional Headset 55 Direct Commands 56 Troubleshooting 57 Important Information 61 Safety Instructions 62 Specifications 63 Warranty Back Cover An...

Page 6: ... 20 ANSWER ON and Indicator p 45 REPEAT p 48 GREETING REC Record p 20 Charge Contacts p 10 IN USE CHARGE Indicator p 9 LOCATOR INTERCOM p 38 REDIAL p 26 FLASH CALL WAIT p 40 44 MUTE p 40 HOLD p 26 SP PHONE Speakerphone and Indicator Hook p 54 Antenna p 3 MEMO 2WAY REC Record p 50 MESSAGE SLOW TALK p 46 48 VOLUME p 18 26 TONE p 40 MIC Microphone p 26 NEW MESSAGE Indicator p 46 ...

Page 7: ...k works as a scroll key Adjusts the handset ringer and receiver speaker volumes works as a volume key Throughout these Operating Instructions The soft keys are indicated with the display above the keys e g Press Hold indicates Press the soft key below Hold The navigator key is indicated by the arrows or CALLWAIT Antenna Display Receiver Soft Keys see below OFF p 11 23 MENU p 11 Navigator Key see b...

Page 8: ...n the same line use a T adaptor Installing the Battery in the Handset Insert the battery and press it down until it snaps into the compartment Close the cover After installing the battery set the display and voice guidance language See page 9 To replace the battery Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow Replace the old battery with a new one p 10 Close the cover...

Page 9: ... handset to feel warm during battery charge If you do not set a display and voice guidance language the following functions will not work properly the MENU button storing or viewing the phone book items viewing the caller list items 1 Press English or Franç 2 Press Save or Sauv You can also select a language by pressing or before pressing Save or Sauv 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pr...

Page 10: ...the unit is subject to grease dust or high humidity Otherwise the battery may not charge properly If the battery is fully charged you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until Recharge battery is displayed and or flashes This will maximize the battery life The battery cannot be overcharged You can check the battery strength on the handset display The battery strength is as shown in t...

Page 11: ...enu 4 If your selected menu has a sub menu it will be displayed Repeat steps 2 and 3 until your desired menu is displayed 5 Select your desired setting by pressing or How to use the Back key Press Back to go back to the previous menu 6 Press Save to save your setting A confirmation tone will be heard and the setting will be saved 7 Press OFF to exit programming mode Handset TALK OFF MENU SP PHONE ...

Page 12: ... or any other buttons except MUTE and OFF is pressed while the handset is on the base unit the handset beeps 3 times and Please lift up and try again is displayed Lift the handset and press the button again Function MenuTable You can use the following functions to customize your unit See the corresponding pages for function details After pressing MENU you can also program menu items by direct comm...

Page 13: ...e e g To set 9 30 enter 0930 If you enter a wrong number press or to move the cursor to the incorrect number Enter the correct number 4 Select AM or PM by pressing AM PM 5 Press Save then press OFF The clock is set and disappears from the base unit display If 3 beeps sound after pressing Save the setting is not correct Try again from step 3 If a power failure occurs the time setting may be incorre...

Page 14: ...s Select 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing or then press Select 4 Press Select at Set dial mode 5 Select Pulse or Tone by pressing or 6 Press Save then press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing or then press Select 4 Scroll to Set line mode by pressing or then press Select 5 Select A or B by pressing or 6 Press Save ...

Page 15: ...ve and below the normal bandwidth limitations As a result a clearer crisp sound much closer to the actual voice is achieved is displayed when the Voice Enhancer Technology is set to ON Helpful hint Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line Voice Enhancer may emphasize the noise already on the line If it becomes difficult to hear the caller please set Voice Enhancer mode to OFF ...

Page 16: ...t is ON AutoTalk The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing or To use this feature turn the feature ON The factory preset is OFF In order to view caller information after you lift up the handset to answer a call leave the Auto Talk feature OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Talk Caller ID by pressing or then press Select 3 Select Off or On...

Page 17: ...el 3 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Press Select at LCD contrast 4 Select the desired contrast by pressing or Each time you press or the LCD contrast will change 5 Press Save then press OFF Handset Initial setting Exit Select LCD contrast Back Select LCD contrast Low High Back Save ...

Page 18: ...lect HIGH preset MEDIUM or LOW press VOLUME or To increase volume press VOLUME To decrease volume press VOLUME To turn the ringer OFF press and hold VOLUME until 2 beeps sound is displayed To turn the ringer ON press VOLUME or The ringer will sound at the LOW level You can select the ringer volume while an external call is being received Press VOLUME or while the base unit is just ringing To set t...

Page 19: ...d if necessary p 22 1 Press MENU 2 Press Select at Ringer setting 3 Scroll to Ringer tone by pressing or then press Select 4 Select the desired tone by pressing or If the handset ringer volume has been set to OFF the unit will not ring p 18 You can also select a ringer tone by pressing dialing buttons 1 to 6 5 Press Save then press OFF The total recording time of all messages greeting incoming voi...

Page 20: ... number Sorry I cannot take your call Please leave a message after the beep Thank you 1 Press GREETING REC To record greeting press RECORD again is heard 2 Within 10 seconds press GREETING REC again to record your greeting 3 After the long beep talk clearly about 20 cm 8 inches away from the MIC microphone The elapsed recording time is displayed If you record for over 2 minutes the unit will stop ...

Page 21: ...eting only for the caller s recording time The factory preset is 3 minutes Flash Memory Message Backup Message storage Messages stored in memory will not be affected by power failures All messages are saved until you erase them 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Scroll to Set answering by pressing or then press Select 4 Scroll to Recording time by pressing ...

Page 22: ... of rings by pressing or You can also select the number of rings by pressing 0 Toll saver or 2 to 7 4 Press Save then press OFF Toll saver When you call the unit from a remote operation the number of rings will tell you if there are any new messages If the unit answers on the 2nd ring there is at least one new message If the unit answers on the 4th ring there are no new messages To save the toll c...

Page 23: ...ay will show the length of the call 3 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit 1 Press SP phone is displayed 2 Dial a phone number The dialed number is displayed After a few seconds the display will show the length of the call 3 When the other party answers speak into the microphone 4 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Hands free Digital Duplex Speakerphon...

Page 24: ...E If another phone is connected on the same line you can also return to the call by lifting its handset If a call is kept holding for 6 minutes an alarm tone will start to sound After 4 additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected The alarm volume corresponds to the ringer volume level p 18 If the ringer is OFF the alarm will sound at the LOW level 1 Enter a phone number If you misdial...

Page 25: ...o increase decrease volume when it is at the maximum minimum level the handset will beep 3 times Backlit LCD display The lighted display of the handset will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the handset off the base unit Lighted handset keypad The handset dialing buttons will light when you press a button or lift the handset off the base unit The light will go out after ...

Page 26: ...After 4 additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected The alarm volume corresponds to the ringer volume level p 18 If the ringer is OFF the alarm will sound at the LOW level 1 Press SP PHONE The SP PHONE indicator lights 2 Dial a phone number 3 When the other party answers speak into the MIC microphone 4 To hang up press SP PHONE The indicator light goes out To switch to the handset whi...

Page 27: ...k feature to ON p 16 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit When the ringer volume is set to OFF the unit will not ring p 18 1 Press or You can also answer a call by pressing any button except and OFF 2 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit 1 Press SP PHONE The SP PHONE indicator lights 2 Speak into the MIC 3 To hang up press SP PHONE The indicator ligh...

Page 28: ...w the length of the call If the unit does not receive caller information one of the following will be displayed This display is shown while viewing the caller list p 30 If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display services you cannot access Call Display service The name display service may not be available in some areas For further information please contact your telephon...

Page 29: ...volume depends on the handset or base unit ringer setting p 18 If the feature is OFF the unit will not announce callers names p 16 A second caller s name will not be announced while talking with the first caller For Call Waiting Service Users p 40 Name pronunciation may vary The unit will announce each letter of abbreviations such as Co Inc etc Call Display service supports names of up to 15 lette...

Page 30: ...cases you may have to edit the number before dialing p 31 e g You may have to add 1 for long distance calls If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information you cannot call back that caller from the Caller List 1 Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List You can also enter by pressing or 2 To search from the most recent call press To search from the oldest call press The caller s name ...

Page 31: ...ss Edit the number is rearranged into one of 3 patterns 1 The order in which patterns are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2 5 To continue with making a call from the Caller List press or To continue with storing the number in the phone book press Save If there is no name information see page 32 Handset 2 missed calls Rcvd Phone calls book 2 missed calls Scroll li...

Page 32: ...lls to enter the Caller List You can also enter by pressing or 2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing or If the number requires editing see page 31 Name and phone number are alternately displayed as shown on the right 3 Press Select 4 Press Save To continue storing other items repeat from step 2 If there is no name information for the caller Enter name will be displayed a If a name is not requ...

Page 33: ...the Caller List You can also enter by pressing or 2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing or then press Erase To erase other items repeat step 2 To exit the Caller List press OFF 1 Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List You can also enter by pressing or 2 Press All erase 3 Press Yes A beep sounds and all entries in your Caller List are erased Handset 2 missed calls Rcvd Phone calls book 2 mi...

Page 34: ...rs with the dialing buttons 0 to 9 p 35 then press If a name is not required press then go to step 4 4 Enter a phone number up to 32 digits Each time you press a digit is erased To erase all of the digits press and hold If a pause is required for dialing press P A pause is stored in a phone number as one digit p 43 5 Press If you want to change the name press Edit then change it If you want to cha...

Page 35: ...hen re enter the correct character To erase all characters press and hold Keys Characters Keys Characters 1 1 6 m n o M N O 6 2 a b c A B C 2 7 p q r s P Q R S 7 3 d e f D E F 3 8 t u v T U V 8 4 g h i G H I 4 9 w x y z W X Y Z 9 5 j k l J K L 5 0 0 Space Erases the character to the left Moves the cursor to the right To enter another character using the same number key move the cursor to the next ...

Page 36: ... the index you selected the first entry in the next alphabetical index will be displayed 3 Press repeatedly until the desired name is displayed Index table 1 Press Phone book to enter the phone book 2 Press Search 3 Scroll to the desired item To scroll down press To scroll up press 4 Press Call or The displayed phone number is dialed 5 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Key...

Page 37: ... to change the number press then go to step 7 If a pause is required for dialing press P A pause is stored in a phone number as one digit p 43 7 Press Save To continue editing other items repeat from step 2 8 Press OFF 1 Press Phone book to enter the phone book 2 Press Search 3 Scroll to the desired item by pressing or then press Select To search for the item by initial see page 36 4 Press Erase 5...

Page 38: ... USE CHARGE indicator goes out 1 Base unit Press LOCATOR INTERCOM The handset beeps for 1 minute and displays Paging The Ringer and IN USE CHARGE indicators flash To stop paging press LOCATOR INTERCOM on the base unit 2 Handset Press Intercom to answer The handset displays Intercom 3 Base unit Speak into the MIC 4 To disconnect the intercom press OFF on the handset OR Press LOCATOR INTERCOM on the...

Page 39: ... or to return to the call 3 Base unit When the paging party s voice is heard after the beeps answer using the MIC 4 Base unit To answer the call press SP PHONE The transfer is complete Talk 00 00 32 VE Hold Hold 00 01 30 Intercom 1 Base unit During a call press LOCATOR INTERCOM The call is put on hold and the SP PHONE and IN USE CHARGE indicators flash Paging is displayed on the handset If the han...

Page 40: ... hold and you can answer the second call To return to the first caller press FLASH CALL WAIT again Call waiting service cannot be used when the Answering System is responding to a call or a parallel connected telephone is in use If this function does not operate properly consult your telephone company for details Visual Call Waiting Call Waiting ID Service If you subscribe to both Call Display and...

Page 41: ... Waiting options mode on by programming Please contact your telephone company for details and availability in your area To turn the C WTG Call Waiting options mode on To turn the C WTG Call Waiting options mode off select Off by pressing or in step 5 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing or then press Select 4 Scroll to C WTG...

Page 42: ...y your telephone company if applicable Consult your telephone company about voice mail services Drop Hangs up the current call and answers the waiting call Conf Conference Answers the second call and combines it with the first call to make a conference call During a conference call you can choose either Drop caller1 or Drop caller2 to hang up the first or second call Return Returns to the waiting ...

Page 43: ...o select the desired option by pressing or until the option flashes then pressing FLASH CALL WAIT To cancel the option menu wait for 20 seconds The handset display will return to the length of the call The call waiting service cannot be used when a parallel connected telephone is in use If this function does not operate properly consult your telephone company for details Using the PAUSE Key For PB...

Page 44: ...PBX You can select the following flash times 700 600 400 300 250 110 100 or 90 ms milliseconds The factory preset is 700 ms If PBX functions do not work correctly consult your PBX supplier for the correct settings 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing or then press Select 4 Scroll to Set flash time by pressing or then press S...

Page 45: ...be recorded p 49 To turn the Answering System off press ANSWER ON again The indicator light goes out and Answer off is heard The Answering System can be turned on remotely using any other phone p 53 To turn the Answering System off press 0 in step 3 Answer off is heard Monitoring incoming calls While a call is being recorded you can monitor it through the base unit speaker To increase the speaker ...

Page 46: ...ing playback the display shows the message number At the end of the last message End of final message is heard The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 3 minutes When you have no new messages the unit announces No new messages All message playback and plays back all messages When you have no messages the unit announces No messages Voice Day Time Stamp During playback ...

Page 47: ...st message the unit will announce End of final message and the voice menu will begin The unit announces Press 4 to play back new messages Press 5 to play back all messages You can press buttons for other options p 48 even if the voice menu has started If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds the handset will exit remote operation 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Message play by pressing or then p...

Page 48: ...nds of playback the previous message will be played To skip message Base unit Press SKIP Handset Press Skip or 2 To stop playback Base unit Press STOP To resume playback press MESSAGE SLOW TALK If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press STOP again playback mode will be cancelled Handset Press 9 If you do not press any button within 15 seconds after stopping playback the voice me...

Page 49: ...ile the message you want to erase is being played The unit beeps then plays back the next message Erasing all messages All recorded messages except the greeting message can be erased at one time To cancel playback on the handset press OFF Information in the Caller List will not be erased To erase caller information see page 33 1 Press ERASE To erase all messages press ERASE again is heard 2 Within...

Page 50: ... or SP PHONE to switch between talk and speakerphone recording is stopped 1 Press MEMO 2WAY REC 2 After the long beep speak clearly 20 cm 8 inches away from the MIC The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time 3 When finished press MEMO 2WAY REC or STOP A beep sounds The NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes 1 During a conversation press MEMO 2WAY REC The base unit display shows the elapsed reco...

Page 51: ...e code is displayed When finished press OFF Call your unit from a touch tone phone The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 3 minutes The messages are saved Enter your remote code see below during or after the greeting message The number of new messages is heard After 3 seconds the voice menu will start p 52 Follow the menu or enter the direct commands ...

Page 52: ...rase all messages Press 2 for other functions Press 1 to record your greeting Press 2 for other functions A long beep sounds and No messages is heard Please leave your message 1 Speak after you hear a long beep 2 When you finish recording hang up Press 7 to record your greeting Press 9 to end recording 1 Press 7 2 After a long beep talk for up to 2 minutes 3 Press 9 to finish 4 Your greeting will ...

Page 53: ...your unit press during the greeting The unit skips the rest of the greeting and you can start recording your message after a long beep 4 Plays back new messages 5 Plays back all messages 1 Repeats the current message If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playback the previous message will be played 2 Skips the current message 3 Changes the playback speed to slow normal 9 Stops the current opera...

Page 54: ... wall mounting adaptor then push the adaptor in the direction of the arrows and The word UP WALL should face upward 4 Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit then slide down Raise the antenna Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected 5 To charge the handset battery Fix the charge contacts and fit the handset hole into the hook The IN USE CHARGE indicator lights an...

Page 55: ... handset allows a hands free phone conversation Use only a Panasonic KX TCA86 KX TCA88C KX TCA91 or KX TCA92 headset Connecting an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover and insert the headset plug into the headset jack as shown below Headset sold separately Model shown here is KX TCA88C To switch to the speakerphone while using the headset Press To return to the headset press...

Page 56: ...00ms A B Number of rings Remote code Recording mode Toll saver 00 99 Recording time Standard recording Enhanced recording 600ms 300ms 110ms 90ms 2 7 rings 0 1 2 3 2 1 6 2 4 5 1 0 8 9 1 0 0 1 1 5 3 1 0 C WTG options On Off 4 1 0 5 1 1 2 2 1 3 5 7 3 1 2 6 1 2 0 2 3 0 4 1 2 8 1 2 9 2 4 6 8 7 1 1 1min 1 2min 2 3min 3 Greeting only 0 p 18 p 19 p 47 p 13 p 15 p 38 p 16 p 17 p 16 p 14 p 44 p 14 p 22 p 21...

Page 57: ...The ringer volume is set to OFF Set to HIGH MEDIUM or LOW p 18 When the handset is on the base unit the handset does not ring Only the base unit rings when receiving a call The handset display is blank Charge the battery fully p 9 You cannot program function items Programming is not possible while the unit is being used Do not pause for over 60 seconds while programming Walk closer to the base uni...

Page 58: ...e handset display exits the Caller List or phone book Do not pause for over 60 seconds while searching You cannot page the handset or base unit The handset is too far from the base unit The handset user is making an outside call viewing the Caller List phone book or listening to messages Wait until the IN USE CHARGE indicator light goes out The handset or base unit is in use Try again later You ca...

Page 59: ... firmly The Answering System is off Turn it on p 53 You cannot operate the Answering System with the handset Someone is operating the Answering System You are too far from the base unit Walk closer to the base unit The unit is recording a message To answer the call press or While recording a greeting message the unit starts to ring and stops recording To answer the call press SP PHONE or Try again...

Page 60: ...nce the displayed caller s name properly Name pronunciation may vary The unit will announce each letter of abbreviations such as Co Inc etc Call Display service supports names of up to 15 letters If the caller s name has more than 15 letters the name will not be announced correctly Previously programmed information is erased If a power failure occurs programmed information may be erased Reprogram ...

Page 61: ...em if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowe...

Page 62: ...cal vibration or shock 3 Place the unit on a flat surface For best performance 1 If noise prevents the conversation from being understood at the handset approach the base unit to lessen the noise 2 The handset should be used at the HIGH volume setting when the reception tone is difficult to hear 3 The handset should be fully recharged on the base unit when Recharge battery is displayed and or flas...

Page 63: ...consult your telephone company Specifications Base unit Power Supply AC Adaptor 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption Standby Approx 2 6 W Maximum Approx 3 9 W Frequency 2 402 GHz 2 480 GHz Dimensions H x W x D Approx 80 mm x 173 mm x 206 mm 3 5 32 x 6 13 16 x 8 1 8 Mass Weight Approx 480 g 1 06 lb Handset Power Supply Ni MH battery 2 4 V 1 500 mAh Frequency 2 402 GHz 2 480 GHz Dimensions H x W x D App...

Page 64: ...OR IMPLIED EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may ...

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