Panasonic KX-TG2551CS Operating Instructions Manual Download

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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 handset is in the standby mode initially.

Press

(FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)

Press

repeatedly until the

arrow points to “

Ringer volume

”.

Press

FWD/EDIT

(

Yes

key).

Press

to select the

desired volume.

•

The selected volume is displayed and
rings.

•

To turn the ringer OFF

, press and

hold

until 2 beeps sound.

To turn the ringer ON

, press

in step 4.

•

The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

•

You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received. Press

while the unit is ringing.

•

When set to OFF, “

Ringer off

” will flash for about 45 seconds before the

handset returns to the standby mode.

•

When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the
factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.

Ringer

Low

❚ ❚

❚ ❚ ❚ ❚

High

Ringer

Low

❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚

High

HIGH

LOW

Ringer off

OFF

Save directory

Ringer volume

=Yes

Summary of Contents for KX-TG2551CS

Page 1: ...bility Operating Instructions Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE For assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use Call Display Compatible ...

Page 2: ... name and phone number Visual Call Waiting 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 After subscribing to Voice Mail Service this phone s message waiting indicator will be displayed when there are messages in the mail box Accessories included AC Adaptor p 10 one Telephone Line Cord p 10 one...

Page 3: ...dset If you are near a microwave oven which is being used noise may be heard from the receiver Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another cordless phone s base unit noise may be heard Move away from the other cordless phone s base unit and closer to your base unit The battery is beneath this cover Rai...

Page 4: ... Service 24 Using the Caller List 26 Viewing the Caller List 26 Calling Back from the Caller List 28 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 29 Storing Caller List Information in the Directory 30 Erasing Caller List Information 31 Advanced Operation One Touch Dialer 32 Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button 32 Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button 33 Using the Directory 34 Storing Names an...

Page 5: ... Code Setting 44 Handset Locator 44 How to Use the PAUSE Button For Analogue PBX Line Long Distance Service Users 45 Temporary Tone Dialing For Rotary or Pulse Service Users 45 For Call Waiting Service Users 45 Call Waiting Deluxe Service 46 FLASH Button 49 Useful Information Wall Mounting 50 Battery Replacement 52 Adding Another Phone 53 Before Requesting Help 54 Important Information 57 Safety I...

Page 6: ... SEARC RCH BACK FWD EDIT EDIT ON OFF Navigator Key BACK FWD EDIT p 17 22 26 35 FUNCTION EXIT CH Channel Button p 17 21 26 35 38 Charge Contacts p 12 Antenna Display p 8 DIRECT Button p 32 33 CLEAR Button p 31 36 41 REDIAL PAUSE Button p 22 45 TONE Button p 45 TALK Button p 21 23 FLASH CALL WAIT VOICE MAIL Button p 44 45 49 Headset Jack p 13 TALK TALK DIRECT DIRECT ...

Page 7: ...n Base unit IN USE CHARGE Indicator p 11 CALLER ID Call Display Indicator p 24 25 IN USE CHA R G E CALLERI D SPREAD SPECTRUM HANDSET LOCATOR Button p 44 Charge Contacts p 12 Antenna p 3 10 HANDSET LOCATOR Hook p 50 ...

Page 8: ... to the directory list press FWD EDIT á Directory key The display shows the voice mail message s is are recorded p 42 When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF p 19 Ringer off will flash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode p 12 When a call is received the display shows the caller s name and number after the first ring During a conversation the display shows the l...

Page 9: ...234567890 BROWN NANCY 1 000 222 3333 Waiting Ö Ñ BACK Ü or FWD EDIT á was pressed while the handset was on the base unit Lift the 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 List directory list FWD EDIT á was pressed to select an option When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory the directo...

Page 10: ...ring use To connect a standard telephone on the same line see page 53 If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display services you cannot access those services Single Line Telephone Jack CA11A Telephone Line Cord AC Adaptor Raise the antenna Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected Power Outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz Hook Hooks ...

Page 11: ...he 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 handset then the display will return to the standby mode p 12 The battery strength is as shown in the chart below Display prompt Battery strength Fully charged M...

Page 12: ...While the handset is off the base unit The handset goes into the standby mode after you finish using the handset making answering a call viewing the Caller List or directory list etc The display is blank but the handset can receive calls The battery operating time is conserved in this mode Recharge Recharge the battery when Recharge is displayed on the handset flashes on the display or the handset...

Page 13: ...the headset jack cover and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown below H When the optional headset is connected to the handset make sure to use the headset to talk with the caller If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation disconnect the headset 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 bel...

Page 14: ...Program 3 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Chnge language 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 6 Press Ö or Ñ to select French 7 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH To select English press Ö or Ñ in step 6 HSave directory Ringer volume G...

Page 15: ...Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Set dial mode 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 6 Press Ö or Ñ to select Pulse or Tone 7 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the handset has lost communication with the base unit 3 beeps sound and No link to base Place on cradle and try...

Page 16: ...Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Set line mode 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 6 Press Ö or Ñ to select B or A 7 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the handset has lost communication with the base unit 3 beeps sound and No link to base Place on cradle and try again ...

Page 17: ...ressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds the unit will return to the standby mode 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 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH Function menu To store an item in the directory p 35 To select the ringer volume p 19 To select the LCD contrast p 20 Press FWD ED...

Page 18: ...y until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Talk switching 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 6 Press Ö or Ñ to select On or Off 7 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH In order to view Call Display information...

Page 19: ... is displayed and rings To turn the ringer OFF press and hold Ö until 2 beeps sound To turn the ringer ON press Ñ or Ö in step 4 The ringer will sound at the LOW level You can also select the ringer volume while a call is being received Press Ö or Ñ while the unit is ringing When set to OFF Ringer off will flash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode When you replace t...

Page 20: ... EXIT CH 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to LCD contrast 3 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 4 Press Ö or Ñ to select the desired contrast Each time you press Ö or Ñ the LCD contrast will change 5 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH Program HLCD contrast GF H Yes...

Page 21: ...unication with the base unit 3 beeps sound and No link to base Place on cradle and try again is displayed If noise interferes with the conversation Press FUNCTION EXIT CH to select a clearer channel or move closer to the base unit To redial the last number dialed Press TALK and press REDIAL PAUSE Talk 1112222 Talk TALK FUNCTION EXIT CH CLEAR REDIAL PAUSE Display Talk 00 00 00 Off 00 01 08 To have ...

Page 22: ...ALK or place the handset on the base unit To redial after confirming the last number dialed Press REDIAL PAUSE and press TALK To adjust the receiver volume HIGH MEDIUM or LOW while talking To increase press Ñ To decrease press Ö Each time you press Ö or Ñ the volume level will change The display will return to the length of the call Loud Low High MEDIUM HIGH LOW Loud Low High Loud Low High Ö Ñ Ö Ñ...

Page 23: ... call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing TALK TALK Lighted handset keypad The handset dialing buttons will light when you press a button or lift the handset off the base unit and flash when a call is received The lights will go out a few seconds after pressing a button lifting the handset answering a call hanging up a call or leaving the programming mode Backlit LCD display ...

Page 24: ...ed the first call is deleted Using the list you can automatically call back a caller You can store the callers names and numbers from the Caller List into the directory If you subscribe to a Visual Call Waiting Service when a second call is received while talking the new caller s name and phone number will be displayed p 45 How caller information is displayed when a call is received The display sh...

Page 25: ...ers 10 new callers GF H Directory CALLER ID Call Display Indicator Caller information cannot be displayed in the following cases If the caller dialed from an area which does not provide a Call Display service the display will show Unavailable Name No If a long distance call is identified and the caller s name and or number cannot be received the display will show Long distance If the caller has re...

Page 26: ...Ñ 3 To exit the list press FUNCTION EXIT CH The handset will return to the standby mode 2 new callers GF H Directory Once new calls have been checked will be added If No items stored is displayed the Caller List is empty If more than one call is received from the same caller the date and time of the last call will be recorded If the same caller calls again the call entry with will be deleted Viewi...

Page 27: ...TION EXIT CH The handset will return to the standby mode If there is no name information for a caller the display will only show the phone number 2 new callers GF H Directory BROWN NANCY 222 3333 1 54P JUN 9 3 TURNER CINDY 1 234 456 7890 10 38A JUN 9 0 new caller GF H Directory Display meaning You have checked this caller information answered the call or called back the caller 2 9 The number of ti...

Page 28: ...is dialed automatically TURNER CINDY 1 234 456 7890 11 20A JAN12 3 Talk 12344567890 Calling Back from the Caller List In some cases you may have to edit the number before dialing p 29 Example You may have to delete 1 and the area code If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information you cannot call back that caller using the Caller List 3 new callers GF H Directory TALK Talk 00 00 00 ...

Page 29: ...a d are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2 5 After editing the number you can continue with calling back or storing procedures To call back press TALK p 28 To store the number in the directory press Ö Next key and press FWD EDIT á Save key If the caller has no name information see page 30 from step 3 The number edited in step 4 will not be maintained in the Caller...

Page 30: ... press Ö Next key and press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To continue storing other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the display shows Directory full in step 3 press FUNCTION EXIT CH to exit the list To erase other stored items from the directory see page 41 After the maximum...

Page 31: ...s displayed 1 Lift the handset off the base unit and press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List 2 Press CLEAR 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select All clear 4 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key or CLEAR A beep sounds and all entries are erased The handset will return to the standby mode Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List you can erase some or all of the entries Make sure the handset is in the sta...

Page 32: ...gits are erased from the right To erase all digits press and hold CLEAR To move the cursor press BACK Ü or FWD EDIT á 6 Press Ö Next key If you want to edit the entered number press Ñ Edit key and return to step 5 7 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If a pause is requi...

Page 33: ...ored number is displayed 2 Press TALK The number is dialed You can also dial the stored number by pressing TALK then pressing DIRECT If your line has rotary or pulse service any access numbers stored after pressing TONE will not be dialed 123456789012345 6789012 Talk 123456789012345 6789012 ...

Page 34: ...ed by the first word in alphabetical order Using the directory you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially CLEAR REDIAL PAUSE BACK FWD EDIT FUNCTION EXIT CH The dialing buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols ...

Page 35: ...eatedly to reach the desired display and change it 7 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To continue storing other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH If a pause is required for dialing REDIAL PAUSE can be stored in a phone number in step 5 This counts as one digit p 45 You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the disp...

Page 36: ...ed on the dialing buttons Pressing each button selects a character as shown below Keys To enter another character using the same dialing button press FWD EDIT á to move the cursor to the next space If you make a mistake while entering a name Use BACK Ü or FWD EDIT á to move the cursor to the incorrect character press CLEAR to delete and enter the correct character Each time you press CLEAR a chara...

Page 37: ...ss FWD EDIT á twice to enter a blank 7 Press 5 8 Press 6 six times then press FWD EDIT á to move the cursor to the right 9 Press 6 five times 10 Press 3 five times 11 Press 7 eight times 12 When finished press Ö Next key To enter a phone number and continue storing see page 35 from step 5 Enter name Tom Jones IH G Next T To Tom Tom Tom J Tom Jo Tom Jon Tom Jone Directory 20 items Enter name IH G N...

Page 38: ...ng button for the first letter of the desired name until any name with the same initial is displayed see the Index table on page 39 Example To find Frank press 3 repeatedly until the first item under F is displayed Press Ö repeatedly until the name is displayed Alphabet letter Symbol Telephone number Number If no name is stored Press Ö Press Ñ You can leave the directory list any time by pressing ...

Page 39: ... 38 To exit the directory press FUNCTION EXIT CH 4 Press TALK The number is dialed automatically 5 To hang up press TALK or place the handset on the base unit Other symbols 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 Directory list GF H Caller s list Dialing from the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Index Keys Index Keys M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9...

Page 40: ... change the number go to step 7 6 Add a number to the current number Each time you press CLEAR a digit is erased from the right To erase all digits press and hold CLEAR 7 Press Ö Next key If you want to change the storing name or number press Ñ Edit key repeatedly to reach the desired display and change it 8 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To continue editing other items repeat from step 3...

Page 41: ...d the directory item you want to erase To search for the item by initial see page 38 4 Press CLEAR To stop erasing press BACK Ü No key 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key or CLEAR A beep sounds and the item is erased To erase other items repeat from step 3 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH Helen 1234567890 Clear I No...

Page 42: ...ly 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Save mailbox 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 6 Enter your access number up to 32 digits You may enter pauses If you enter a wrong number press CLEAR Digits are erased from the right To erase all digits press and hold CLEAR 7 Press Ö Next ...

Page 43: ...pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH Setting the Voice Mail Tone If your voice mail service sends a voice mail tone after a new message has been recorded set to On Voicemail will be displayed when a message has been recorded in your mailbox You will hear a series of voice mail tones followed by a dial tone after pressing TALK Contact your service provider for details about your service Set to Off if you do n...

Page 44: ...play even if you have listened to your voice mail message s press FUNCTION EXIT CH and press and hold CLEAR until the unit beeps Voicemail will disappear If your voice mail service uses a voice mail tone and the recorded message is over 3 minutes long Voicemail may not be displayed If your voice mail service uses a voice mail tone the tone will be heard from any parallel connected phone If you use...

Page 45: ...c When you hang up the mode will return to pulse Access numbers entered after pressing TONE will not be included when redialing For Call Waiting Service Users Press FLASH CALL WAIT VOICE MAIL if you hear a call waiting tone while talking The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call To return to the first caller press FLASH CALL WAIT VOICE MAIL again The call waiting service can...

Page 46: ...o turn the C WTG Call Waiting options mode on Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to C WTG options 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 6 Press Ö or Ñ to select On 7 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby...

Page 47: ...second Announcement caller Example We are not available now and then hangs up the second call Fwd Forward Forwards the second call to your voice mail if you subscribe to a voice mail service p 42 Drop Hangs up the current call and answers the waiting call Conf Answers the second call and combines it with the first Conference call to make a conference call During a conference call you can choose ei...

Page 48: ...f the following options Drop caller1 to hang up the first call Drop caller2 to hang up the second call Press FLASH CALL WAIT VOICE MAIL to display the option menu Enter a displayed option number 1 or 2 to select the desired option In step 2 you can also select the desired option by pressing Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the option flashes then press FLASH CALL WAIT VOICE MAIL To cancel the option menu p...

Page 49: ... initially 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Set flash time 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 6 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the desired time is displayed 7 Press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH You can exit the programmi...

Page 50: ...e plate 2 Connect the AC adaptor 3 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor then push it in the direction of the arrow The word UP should face upward 1 Push the hook and turn it around Turn the hook until a click is heard To Power Outlet ...

Page 51: ...he 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 insert the hook to the handset hole The IN USE CHARGE indicator lights Hooks 2 1 Hook Hole OR ...

Page 52: ...le this battery If Recharge is displayed and or flashes after being fully charged replace the battery with a new Panasonic P P510 N4HKGMB00001 battery 1 Press the notch on the battery cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow 2 Remove the old battery Then install the new one Insert the battery plug into the connector as shown 3 Close the cover Make sure you charge the new battery for abo...

Page 53: ...ation Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure To connect a standard telephone on the same line use a T adaptor Standard Telephone Single Line Telephone Jack T Adaptor Telephone Line Cord ...

Page 54: ...ce the handset on the base unit and unplug the AC adaptor to reset Plug in and try again Re install the battery and place the handset on the base unit p 52 Try again You are too far from the base unit Move closer and try again Place the handset on the base unit and try again Plug in the AC adaptor Raise the base unit antenna Locate the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliance...

Page 55: ...e programming Move closer to the base unit Ö Ñ BACK Ü or FWD EDIT á may have been pressed when you picked up the handset Press FUNCTION EXIT CH and try again If a power failure occurs programmed information may be erased Reprogram if necessary You cannot store an item in the directory while the unit is in the talk mode Do not pause for over 60 seconds while storing To answer the call press TALK St...

Page 56: ...rectory list Wait until the IN USE CHARGE indicator light goes out If the last number dialed was more than 32 digits long the number will not be redialed correctly Access numbers entered after pressing TONE will not be included when redialing The button has a double function as either redial or pause It will redial the last number dialed if pressed at the outset of a call p 21 If another number ha...

Page 57: ...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 allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termin...

Page 58: ...alled near the unit and is easily accessible Placement 1 Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit 2 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto and liquids are not spilled into the unit Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke dust mechanical vibration or shock 3 Place the unit on a flat surface For best performance 1 If noise prevents the conversation from being understood at t...

Page 59: ...does not operate properly consult your telephone company Medical Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF radio frequency energy The unit operates in the frequency range of 2454MHz to 2472MHz and the power output level can range from 0 001 watts to 0 10 watts Do not use the unit in health care faciliti...

Page 60: ...ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS 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 li...

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