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- Page 1 2.4GHz Cordless Phone KX-TG2553CS Model No. Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Operating Instructions Call Display Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use. For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...
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Page 2: Before Initial Use
Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Call Display and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone Call Display, Call Waiting and Voice Mail Service, where available, are company services. After subscribing to Call Display , this phone will telephone company services. -
Page 3: For Best Performance
For Best Performance Battery Charge The battery A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the is beneath this cover. handset. Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use (p. 12). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Preparation Location of Controls Display Settings Connections Battery Charge Selecting the Display Language Selecting the Dialing Mode Selecting the Line Mode Programmable Functions Setting the Auto Talk Feature Selecting the Ringer Volume Basic Operation Making Calls Answering Calls Call Display Service Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List Calling Back from the Caller List... - Page 5 Voice Mail Service Storing a Voice Mail Access Number Setting the Voice Mail Tone Listening to Voice Mail Messages Special Features Automatic Security Code Setting Handset Locator How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) For Call Waiting Service Users...
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Page 6: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls Handset Antenna Display (p. 8) Headset Jack (p. 49) Button (DIRECT) (p. 31, 32) Button (p. 20, 22) (TALK) Navigator Key ( FWD/EDIT BACK (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (p. 17, 21, 25, 34, 35) (Channel) Button (p. 17, 20, 25) Button (CLEAR) (p. -
Page 7: Base Unit
Base unit Back Side Cradle Lock Switch (p. 50) Charge Contacts Antenna (p. 3, 11) (p. 13) Antenna (p. 3, 11) CALLER ID (Call Display) Indicator (p. 22, 23, 24) (HANDSETÒLOCATOR) Button (p. 43) VOICE MAIL Indicator (p. 41) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. -
Page 8: Display
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 (p. - Page 9 When a call is received, the display shows the caller’s name and number after the first ring. TINA ROBINSON 1-000-222-3333 During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (Example: 1 hour, 6 minutes Talk and 35 seconds). The battery strength is also displayed (p.
- Page 10 Display Ü or was pressed Ö Ñ BACK FWD/EDIT á with the handset while the handset was on the Please lift up base unit. Lift the handset and press the button and try again again. While the base unit was not in the standby mode, was pressed to search the Caller Ö...
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Page 11: Settings
AC Adaptor Raise the antennas. •USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1. •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 53. -
Page 12: Battery Charge
Settings 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 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. -
Page 13: Battery Information
•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge battery” and/or “ ” will continue to flash. Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12): Operation Approx. battery life near the base unit* Up to 4.5 hours... -
Page 14: Selecting The Display Language
Settings Selecting the Display Language You can select either “English” or “French” as the display language using the handset near the base unit. Your phone comes from the factory set to “English”. If you want to select “French”, program as described below. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. -
Page 15: Selecting The Dialing Mode
Selecting the Dialing Mode You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the base unit. If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. -
Page 16: Selecting The Line Mode
Settings Selecting the Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Otherwise the Visual Call Waiting Service may not be used (p. 44). Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Use the handset near the base unit. -
Page 17: Programmable Functions
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 handset is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH)* To store an item in the directory (p. -
Page 18: Setting The Auto Talk Feature
Programmable Functions 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 . If you want to use this feature, turn (TALK) the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. -
Page 19: Selecting The Ringer Volume
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... -
Page 20: Making Calls
Making Calls To have a hands-free phone conversation, connect the optional headset to the handset (p. 49). (TALK) (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) (CLEAR) (REDIAL/PAUSE) Press (TALK) Talk Dial a phone number. Talk •The dialed number is displayed. 1112222 •After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. - Page 21 To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number. 3334444 •If you misdial, press (CLEAR) and dial again. Press (TALK) Talk •After a few seconds, the display will show the 3334444 length of the call and the battery strength. Talk 00-00-00 To hang up, press...
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Page 22: Answering Calls
Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed and the CALLER ID (Call Display) indicator flashes quickly. If you subscribe to a Call Display service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 23). In order to view the Call Display information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call. -
Page 23: Call Display Service
Call Display Service This unit is compatible with the Call Display service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Call Display service, the calling party’s information will be displayed after the first ring. This unit can record information for up to 50 different callers in the Caller List. -
Page 24: To Check The Number Of New Calls
Call Display Service •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. To check the number of new calls When new calls have been received, the CALLER ID (Call Display) indicator flashes slowly on the base unit. -
Page 25: Using The Caller List
Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List You can view the caller list with the handset. Caller List information includes the caller’s name and phone number, the time and date the call was received, and the number of times they called. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. - Page 26 Using the Caller List Example: When you search from the most recent call, Press to enter the Caller List. Ö or Ñ 2 new callers =Directory Press Ö •If there is no name information for a JACK SMITH caller, the display will only show the 1-222-333-4444 phone number.
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Page 27: Calling Back From The Caller List
Calling Back from the Caller List (TALK) Press to enter the Caller List. Ö Ñ 3 new callers =Directory Press repeatedly to find the Ö Ñ CINDY TURNER desired caller. 1-234-456-7890 ✕ 11:20A JAN.12 Press (TALK) Talk •The displayed phone number is dialed 12344567890 automatically. -
Page 28: Editing The Caller's Phone Number
Using the Caller List Editing the Caller’s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 4 patterns. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press to enter the Caller List. Ö Ñ 5 new callers =Directory Press repeatedly to find the... -
Page 29: Storing Caller List Information In The Directory
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store names and phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press to enter the Caller List. Ö Ñ... -
Page 30: Erasing Caller List Information
Using the Caller List 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 standby mode initially. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List Press to enter the Caller List. -
Page 31: One-Touch Dialer
One-Touch Dialer You can store a phone number in the button of the handset. The (DIRECT) stored number is dialed with a one-touch operation. Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press... -
Page 32: Dialing The Stored Number In The Direct Button
One Touch Dialer Dialing the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button Press (DIRECT) 1234567890123456 •The stored number is displayed. 789012 Press (TALK) Talk •The number is dialed. 1234567890123456 789012 •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.) -
Page 33: Using The Directory
Using the Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory. All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. - Page 34 Using the Directory Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Save directory Ringer volume =Yes While the arrow points to “Save directory”, press (Yes key). FWD/EDIT á Directory= •The display shows the number of stored items 20 items in the directory. Enter a name, up to 15 characters using the dialing buttons (p.
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Page 35: Selecting Characters To Enter Names
Selecting Characters to Enter Names TALK DIRECT The handset dialing buttons ( BACK Ü LOUD LOUD FWD EDIT EDIT can be used to enter letters BACK BACK FWD/EDIT á SEARCH and symbols. The letters are printed on the FUNCTION EXIT FUNCTION EXIT CLEAR CLEAR... - Page 36 Using the Directory For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: Press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Save directory Ringer volume =Yes While the arrow points to “Save Directory= directory”, press FWD/EDIT á 20 items (Yes key). Enter name =Next Press Press six times, then press FWD/EDIT to move the cursor to the right.
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Page 37: Finding Items In The Directory
Finding Items in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á enter the directory list. Directory list =Caller’s list Press Ö Ñ •The first item is displayed. , BACK FWD/EDIT 1234567890 (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH) Press repeatedly until the... -
Page 38: Dialing From The Directory
Using the Directory Index table Keys Index Keys Index Other symbols, 1 M, N, O, 6 A, B, C, 2 P, Q, R, S, 7 D, E, F, 3 T, U, V, 8 G, H, I, 4 W, X, Y, Z, 9 J, K, L, 5 Dialing from the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. -
Page 39: Editing An Item In The Directory
Editing an Item in the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press to enter BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á Directory list the directory list. =Caller’s list Press Ö Ñ •The first item is displayed. Press repeatedly to find the Ö... -
Page 40: Erasing An Item From The Directory
Using the Directory Erasing an Item from the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially. Press to enter BACK Ü FWD/EDIT á Directory list the directory list. =Caller’s list Press Ö Ñ •The first item is displayed. Press repeatedly to find the Ö... -
Page 41: Voice Mail Service
Voice Mail Service Voice mail service is an electronic on-line answering system offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, the voice mail system can answer calls automatically when your line is busy or if calls are not answered. Callers can leave messages by following the pre-recorded instructions. -
Page 42: Setting The Voice Mail Tone
Voice Mail Service To erase a stored number Press and hold in step 6 on page 41. (CLEAR) •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”. -
Page 43: Listening To Voice Mail Messages
Listening to Voice Mail Messages After receiving a voice 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. Press , and press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) -
Page 44: How To Use The Pause Button (For Analogue Pbx Line/Long Distance Service Users)
Special Features How to Use the PAUSE Button (For Analogue PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) We recommend you press if a pause is required for (REDIAL/PAUSE) dialing with a PBX or to access a long distance service. Example: Line access number (PBX) Phone number (REDIAL/PAUSE) -
Page 45: Call Waiting Deluxe Service
Call Waiting Deluxe Service This unit is compatible with a Call Waiting Deluxe Service offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, Call Waiting Deluxe Service not only allows your handset to display the second caller’s information, but also offers you a variety of ways to deal with the second call (p. - Page 46 Special Features To use Call Waiting Deluxe Service You can choose from the options on the display as shown below. Display Signification Ans (Answer) Answers the second call while keeping the first call on hold. Plays the pre-recorded hold message for the second Hold caller and the second call is put on hold.
- Page 47 After selecting “Ans” (Answer) or “Hold”: You can choose one of the following options: “Return”— to return to the waiting call. 1:Return “Drop”— to hang up the current call and 2:Drop answer the waiting call. 3:Conference “Conference”— to make a conference call. Press to display the option menu.
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Page 48: Flash Button
Special Features FLASH Button Pressing allows you to use special (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. Selecting the flash time The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following flash times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 ms (milliseconds)”. -
Page 49: Using The Belt Clip
Using an Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only the Panasonic KX-TCA88C headset. Connecting an optional headset to the handset. Open the headset jack cover, and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown below. -
Page 50: Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. Adjust the angle of the cradle: #Slide the lock switch Back Side to “RELEASE”. $Rotate the cradle 90° until it faces straight %Slide the lock switch Back Side to “LOCK”... - Page 51 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. •Raise the antennas. To charge the handset battery: Place the handset in the cradle as shown. •The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights up. IN USE/CHARGE Indicator...
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Page 52: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement If “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic P-P510 (N4HKGMB00001) battery. Carefully insert a flat metal object in the slot, and push forward to release the lock. -
Page 53: Adding Another Phone
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 Telephone Line Cord T-Adaptor... -
Page 54: Before Requesting Help
Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy •You are too far from the base unit. Move “No link to base. closer and try again. Place on cradle and •Place the handset on the base unit and try again.” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds. try again. - Page 55 Problem Remedy •Programming is not possible while the You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode. unit is in the talk mode or when viewing the Caller List/Directory List. •Do not pause for over 60 seconds while programming. •Move closer to the base unit. •Make sure that the unit is in the standby mode.
- Page 56 Before Requesting Help Problem Remedy •The handset is too far from the base does (HANDSET!LOCATOR) not function. unit. •The handset is engaged in an outside call or is viewing the Caller List/directory list. Wait until the IN USE/CHARGE indicator light goes out. •If the last number dialed was more than You cannot redial by pressing...
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Page 57: Important Information
Important Information NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. -
Page 58: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below. Safety 1) The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 2) When left unused for a long period of time, the base unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet. - Page 59 • 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 properly, consult your telephone company.
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Page 60: Warranty
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.