Panasonic KX-TG2553CS Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Preparation

Selecting the Ringer Volume

You can set 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.

•

When set to OFF, “

Ringer off

” will

flash for about 45 seconds before the
handset returns to the standby mode.

Save directory

Ringer volume

=Yes

Ringer

Low

❚ ❚

❚ ❚ ❚ ❚

High

Ringer

Low

❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚

High

HIGH

LOW

Ringer off

OFF

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

Summary of Contents for KX-TG2553CS

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

Page 2: ...Waiting Accessories included AC Adaptor p 11 one Telephone Line Cord p 11 one Wall Mounting Adaptor p 50 one Belt Clip p 49 one Call Display Call Waiting and Voice Mail Service where available are telephone company services After subscribing to Call Display this phone will display the caller s name and phone number Visual Call Waiting which displays a second caller s name and phone number while th...

Page 3: ...set 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 Away from electrical appliances such a...

Page 4: ...ing the Caller List 25 Calling Back from the Caller List 27 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 28 Storing Caller List Information in the Directory 29 Erasing Caller List Information 30 Advanced Operation One Touch Dialer 31 Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button 31 Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button 32 Using the Directory 33 Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory 33 Selecting C...

Page 5: ...ocator 43 How to Use the PAUSE Button For Analogue PBX Line Long Distance Service Users 44 Temporary Tone Dialing For Rotary or Pulse Service Users 44 For Call Waiting Service Users 44 Call Waiting Deluxe Service 45 FLASH Button 48 Useful Information Using the Belt Clip 49 Using an Optional Headset 49 Wall Mounting 50 Battery Replacement 52 Adding Another Phone 53 Before Requesting Help 54 Importa...

Page 6: ...BACK BACK FWD EDIT EDIT DIRECT DIRECT LOUD LOUD SEARCH ON OFF CLEAR Button p 21 30 40 FLASH CALL WAIT VOICEÒMAIL Button p 43 44 48 Headset Jack p 49 TALK Button p 20 22 TONE Button p 44 Charge Contact p 13 Display p 8 FUNCTION EXIT CH Channel Button p 17 20 25 Charge Contact p 13 REDIAL PAUSE Button p 20 21 44 DIRECT Button p 31 32 Antenna Navigator Key FWD EDIT p 17 21 25 34 35 BACK ...

Page 7: ...e unit IN USE CHARGE Indicator p 12 Charge Contacts p 13 Antenna p 3 11 CALLER ID Call Display Indicator p 22 23 24 HANDSETÒLOCATOR Button p 43 VOICE MAIL Indicator p 41 Antenna p 3 11 Back Side Cradle Lock Switch p 50 ...

Page 8: ...h while the handset is on the base unit This display shows the number of new calls when Ö or Ñ is pressed while the handset is off the base unit To search from the most recent call press Ö To search from the oldest call press Ñ p 25 To go 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...

Page 9: ...his is a name from the Caller List The display shows the caller s name the caller s number the time and date of the last call Example Jan 10 11 20 AM and the number of times called Example 3 times This is a name from the directory The stored name and phone number are displayed The base unit is paging the handset p 43 A second call is received during a conversation p 44 No link to base Place on cra...

Page 10: ...the Caller List directory list FWD EDIT á was pressed to select an option or CLEAR was pressed When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory and the directory memory is full p 29 34 While storing items in the directory the handset has lost communication with the base unit Move closer to the base unit and try again Not available Save error Directory full Display Please li...

Page 11: ...ng 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 and voice mail services you cannot access those services Hooks Hooks AC Adaptor Telephone Line Cord Power Outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz Raise the antennas Single Line Telephone Jack CA11A Fasten the cords to prevent them from being disconnected ...

Page 12: ...h on the 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 5 seconds after using the handset then the display will return to the standby mode p 13 The battery strength is as shown in the chart below Display prompt Battery strength Fully charged Medium ...

Page 13: ...pending on usage conditions such as viewing the Call Display Caller List or directory list and ambient temperature 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 If the battery is fully charged you do not have to place the handset on the base...

Page 14: ...points to Program 3 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 4 Press Ö or Ñ repeatedly until the arrow points to Change 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 Ring...

Page 15: ... Ö or 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 a...

Page 16: ... Ö or 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 ...

Page 17: ...ogramming mode any time by pressing 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 34 To select the ringer volume p 19 Press FWD EDIT á...

Page 18: ...w 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 before answerin...

Page 19: ...s displayed and rings To turn the ringer OFF press and hold Ö until 2 beeps sound When set to OFF Ringer off will flash for about 45 seconds before the handset returns to the standby mode Save directory HRinger volume GF H Yes Ringer Low High GF Ringer Low High GF HIGH LOW Ringer off OFF Ö Ñ Ö Ñ To turn the ringer ON press Ñ or Ö in step 4 The ringer will sound at the LOW level You can also select...

Page 20: ...e 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 00 00 00 Talk Off 00 01 08 TALK FUNCTION EXIT CH CLEAR REDIAL PAUSE Making Calls To have a hands free...

Page 21: ... up press TALK 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 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 Talk 3334444 Talk 00 00 00 Loud Low High 3334444 MEDIUM HIGH LOW Loud Low...

Page 22: ...re to ON p 18 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing TALK TALK CALLER ID Call Display Indicator 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 or answering a call Back...

Page 23: ...u 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 44 Talk 01 06 35 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 call...

Page 24: ...callers GF H Directory If No items stored is displayed the Caller List is empty If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Call Display services you cannot access those services The name display service may not be available in some areas For further information please contact your telephone company CALLER ID Call Display Indicator While the handset is on the base unit If you have re...

Page 25: ...List 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 Viewing the Caller List You can view the caller list with the handset Caller List inform...

Page 26: ...N 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 NANCY BROWN 222 3333 1 54P JUN 9 3 CINDY TURNER 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 times...

Page 27: ...tomatically CINDY TURNER 1 234 456 7890 11 20A JAN 12 3 Talk 12344567890 Calling Back from the Caller List In some cases you may have to edit the number before dialing p 28 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 3 new callers GF H Directory TALK Talk 01 06 35 ...

Page 28: ... 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 27 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 29 from step 3 The number edited in step 4 will not be maintained in the Caller List Phone no Ar...

Page 29: ...press Ö Next key and press FWD EDIT á Save key A beep sounds To continue storing other items repeat steps 2 and 3 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 40 After the maximu...

Page 30: ...he entries Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially To erase a specific caller from the Caller List TOM REAGAN 1 888 777 6666 12 20A JAN 12 Clear 10 new callers GF H Directory To erase all entries in the Caller List Before erasing all entries make sure that 0 new caller is displayed 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List 2 Press CLEAR 3 Press Ö or Ñ to select All clear 4 Press FWD E...

Page 31: ... CLEAR the digit to the left of the cursor is erased 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 ...

Page 32: ...played 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 1234567890123456 789012 Talk 1234567890123456 789012 One Touch Dialer ...

Page 33: ...ted 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 34: ...ant to change the storing name or number press Ñ Edit key repeatedly 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 44 You can exit the progr...

Page 35: ...re printed 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...

Page 36: ...he arrow points to Save directory press FWD EDIT á Yes key 3 Press 8 4 Press 6 six times then press FWD EDIT á to move the cursor to the right 5 Press 6 four times 6 Press 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...

Page 37: ... 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 Directory list GF H Caller s list Ann 1234567890 BACK FWD EDIT FUNCTION EXIT CH Finding Items in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially 1 Press BACK Ü or F...

Page 38: ... 37 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 39: ...p to 15 characters 5 Press Ö Next key If you do not need to change the number go to step 7 6 Add a number to the current number Pressing CLEAR erases the digit to the left of the cursor 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...

Page 40: ... you want to erase To search for the item by initial see page 37 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 Helen 1234567890 Clear I No H Yes Clear Directory list GF H Caller s list You can exit the programming mode any time by...

Page 41: ... 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 Save mailbox 5 Press FWD EDIT á Yes key 6 Enter your access number up to 32 digits If you enter a wrong number press INTERCOM CLEAR Digits are erased from the right To erase all digits ...

Page 42: ...p 6 on page 41 You can exit the programming mode any time by 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 and will be displayed and the VOICE MAIL indicator on the base unit will flash when a message has been recorded in your mailbox You will hear a series of voice mail tones follo...

Page 43: ...ice mail message Voicemail and will be displayed and the VOICE MAIL indicator on the base unit will flash You can listen to your voice mail message s follow the steps below 1 Press FLASH CALL WAIT VOICE MAIL and press TALK The unit is connected to the telephone line and dials the access number p 41 2 Follow the pre recorded instructions 3 When finished press TALK Special Features Automatic Securit...

Page 44: ... 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 cannot be used whe...

Page 45: ...area To 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 s...

Page 46: ...be to a voice mail service p 41 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 either Drop caller1 or Drop caller2 to hang up the first or second call Return Returns to the waiting caller while keeping the current call on hold 1 When you hear a ...

Page 47: ...of 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 ...

Page 48: ...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 programming mode any...

Page 49: ...t Open the headset jack cover and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown below Headset Jack 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 regular 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 c...

Page 50: ...ng adaptor Connect the telephone line cord to the unit Install the adaptor by pushing it in the direction of the arrow The word UP should face upward 1 Adjust the angle of the cradle Slide the lock switch to RELEASE Rotate the cradle 90 until it faces straight up Slide the lock switch to LOCK with the cradle facing straight up 1 2 3 2 1 3 Back Side Back Side ...

Page 51: ...on 4 Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit then slide down Raise the antennas 5 To charge the handset battery Place the handset in the cradle as shown The IN USE CHARGE indicator lights up IN USE CHARGE Indicator ...

Page 52: ...e the battery with a new Panasonic P P510 N4HKGMB00001 battery 1 Carefully insert a flat metal object in the slot and push forward to release the lock Remove the handset cover 2 Replace the battery Then place the battery leads inside the groove otherwise the leads may be damaged when closing the cover 3 Close the cover 4 Make sure you charge the new battery for about 6 hours before using the phone...

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 T Adaptor Single Line Telephone Jack Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone ...

Page 54: ...base unit antennas Check the settings p 11 16 Charge the battery fully p 12 Clean the charge contacts and charge again p 13 Install the battery properly p 52 Place 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 Locate the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliance...

Page 55: ... Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode 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 Start again from the beginning after hanging up You need to subscribe to a Call Display service from a telephone...

Page 56: ...he 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 20 If another number has been dialed first it will operate as a pause button p 44 Charge the battery fully p 12 Clean the charge contacts and char...

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: ... is located installed 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...

Page 59: ...OCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THE BASE UNIT TO RAIN OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE ONLY THE HANDSET IS SHOCK AND SPLASH RESISTANT If there is any trouble disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone If the known working phone operates properly have your unit repaired by one of the specified authorized Panasonic Factory Servicentres If the known working phone does not operate p...

Page 60: ... IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EXCLUDING 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...

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