Panasonic KX-TG2480C, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...lease read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference For assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use 2 4 GHz Digital Cordless Phone Model No KX TG2480C Operating Instructions TG2480C e book Page 1 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 2: ...k 27 Chain dial feature 28 Call Display Service Using Call Display service 29 Caller list 30 Viewing the caller list and calling back 30 Editing a caller s phone number before calling back 31 Storing caller information into the phonebook 31 Erasing caller information 31 Voice Mail Service Using Voice Mail service 33 Storing the Voice Mail VM access number 33 Voice Mail VM tone detection 33 Listeni...

Page 3: ...ring calls Paging 49 Phonebook 49 Call Display 50 Battery recharge 51 Power failure 51 Important information 52 Specifications 53 Base unit 53 Handset 53 Warranty 54 Index Index 55 TG2480C e book Page 3 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 4: ...telephone We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference Attach your purchase receipt here Serial No Date of purchase found on the bottom of the unit Name and address of dealer TG2480C e book Page 4 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 5: ...e telephone line cord with green plugs 1 3 2 wire telephone line cord with transparent plugs 1 4 Battery 1 5 Handset cover 1 6 Belt clip 1 7 Shoulder rest attachment 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Accessory items Order number Rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ni MH battery HHR P104 Headset KX TCA86 KX TCA91 or KX TCA92 TG2480C e book Page 5 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 6: ... electric shock do not disassemble this unit Take the unit to an authorized service centre when service is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the unit is subsequently used 12 Unplug this unit from power outlets and refer servicing to an authorized service centre when the following conditions occ...

Page 7: ...battery ies provided with or identified for use with this product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual WARNING L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it emits smoke an abnormal smell or makes an unusual noise These conditions can cause fire or ...

Page 8: ...vices such as fluorescent lamps and motors L The unit should be kept free from excessive smoke dust high temperature and vibration L The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight L Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit L When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time unplug this unit from power outlet L The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters kitchen st...

Page 9: ...nted or floor mounted AC outlet Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling mounted AC outlet as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected L The unit will not work during a power failure We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack using a T adaptor To power outlet 120 V AC 60 Hz AC adaptor Raise the antenna Fasten the AC ...

Page 10: ...one jacks 4 Wire telephone line cord with GREEN plugs GREEN plug To 2 line telephone jack RJ14C 4 Wire telephone line cord with GREEN plugs 2 Wire telephone line cord with TRANSPARENT plugs TRANSPARENT plug GREEN plug LINE 2 LINE 1 To single line telephone jacks RJ11C TG2480C e book Page 10 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 11: ...If you use the unit as a single line telephone only TRANSPARENT plug LINE 1 2 Wire telephone line cord with TRANSPARENT plugs To single line telephone jack RJ11C TG2480C e book Page 11 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 12: ...all Display features page 29 do not function properly Connecting a 2 line telephone jack For this connection please use a T adaptor Example DSL line is LINE 2 1 2 wire telephone line cord with TRANSPARENT plugs 2 4 wire telephone line cord with GREEN plugs TRANSPARENT plug GREEN plug To 2 line telephone jack RJ14C Noise filter 2 1 T adaptor TRANS PARENT plug Noise filter plug For DSL users TG2480C...

Page 13: ... is LINE 2 1 2 wire telephone line cord with TRANSPARENT plugs 2 4 wire telephone line cord with GREEN plugs 2 1 TRANSPARENT plug GREEN plug LINE 2 Noise filter LINE 1 To single line telephone jacks RJ11C For DSL users TG2480C e book Page 13 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 14: ...CHARGE indicator will light and Charging will be displayed L Charge completed is displayed when the battery has been fully charged The CHARGE indicator will remain lit Note L To ensure the battery charges properly clean the charge contacts of the handset and base unit with a soft dry cloth once a month Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease dust or high humidity 1 2 CHARGE indicator OR ...

Page 15: ...unit but not in use Note L Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off the base unit even when the handset is not in use The longer you leave the handset off the base unit the shorter you can actually talk on the handset Actual battery performance depends on a combination of how often the handset is in use and how often it is not in use L Once the battery is fully charged you do not have...

Page 16: ...attery 7 flashing Charge for 6h 8 L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic battery noted on page 5 1 Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow 2 Replace the old battery with a new one and close the cover see page 14 for battery installation Attention A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for...

Page 17: ...trols Base unit A Hook B LINE 1 indicator C LINE 2 indicator D V M Voice Mail indicator E Antenna F Charge contacts G CHARGE indicator LOCATOR indicator H HANDSET LOCATOR A B C D E F G H TG2480C e book Page 17 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 18: ...ng the navigator key The handset navigator key can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display by pressing or V Display Handset display items A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q Displayed item Meaning k l The line is in use When flashing a call is on hold on the line When flashing rapidly a call is being received on the line J Voice enhancer is on 5 Battery strength TG24...

Page 19: ...They will also light when a call is being received Setting the unit before use Setting the dialing mode If you cannot make calls change this setting depending on your telephone line service Tone default For tone dial service Pulse For rotary pulse dial service 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing V or then press Select 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing V or then press Select 4 S...

Page 20: ...one 4 When finished talking press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Note L Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room L If the other party has difficulty hearing you press V to decrease the speaker volume L While on a call you can switch from the receiver to the speakerphone by pressing s To switch back to the receiver press C To adjust the speaker volume 6 levels high to low are ava...

Page 21: ...ger indicator flashes rapidly 1 Lift the handset and press C or s L The called line is automatically selected To change the line selection see page 40 L You can also answer a call by pressing the called line s soft key Line1 or Line2 L You can also answer a call by pressing any button except V or OFF Any key talk feature 2 When finished talking press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Auto ...

Page 22: ... using LINE 1 1 Press HOLD to put the 1st call LINE 1 on hold page 23 L k will flash 2 Press Line2 to make or answer a 2nd call 3 Press HOLD then press Line and Line1 to return to the 1st call L l will flash Conference calls While you are talking with an outside caller you can make or answer a 2nd call on the other line and then combine the calls to establish a conference call Example If you are u...

Page 23: ...ute will flash on the display L To return to the conversation press Mute C or s Voice enhancer This feature clarifies the voice of the person you are talking to reproducing a more natural sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand 1 Press VE during an outside call 2 To turn this feature on or off press VE L If VE is not displayed you can also turn this feature on or off by performing one...

Page 24: ...atically during the same call L While this feature is turned on battery operating time will be shortened page 15 PAUSE button for PBX long distance service users A pause is sometimes required when making calls using a PBX or long distance service For example if you need to dial the line access number 9 when making outside calls with a PBX 1 Press 9 2 Press PAUSE then dial the phone number 3 Press ...

Page 25: ...of this service in your area Temporary tone dialing for rotary pulse service users You can temporarily switch the dialing mode to tone when you need to access touch tone services for example answering services telephone banking services etc Press TONE before entering access numbers which require tone dialing Note L The dialing mode will return to pulse when you hang up Handset locator You can loca...

Page 26: ...L To add other items repeat from step 3 9 Press OFF Character table The dial keys can be used to enter characters To enter a character press the appropriate dial key repeatedly if necessary To enter another character that is located on the same dial key first press to move the cursor to the next space To edit correct a mistake Press to erase the incorrect characters or numbers and enter the approp...

Page 27: ...L and go to step 4 L If there is no item corresponding to the letter you selected the next item will be displayed 4 Press V repeatedly to display the desired item L To exit the phonebook press OFF L To dial the displayed number press C s Line1 or Line2 Editing items in the phonebook 1 Press V or 2 Press Phonebook then press Search 3 Press V or repeatedly to display the desired item 4 Press MENU th...

Page 28: ...rson you want to call 1 During an outside call press MENU 2 Press 1 to select Phonebook 3 Press V or repeatedly to display the desired item 4 Press Call L Repeat from step 1 to dial other numbers Note L When storing a calling card access number and your PIN in the phonebook as one phonebook item press PAUSE to add pauses after the number and PIN as necessary page 24 L If you have rotary or pulse s...

Page 29: ...ame No Unavailable 1 The caller dialed from an area which does not provide Call Display service Private caller The caller requested not to send caller information Long distance The caller called you long distance L If the unit is connected to a PBX system caller information may not be received properly Consult your PBX supplier L If both lines receive calls at the same time each caller s informati...

Page 30: ... list press OFF 4 Press C or s L If the line selection is Auto page 40 and you press C or s the indicated line will be selected If the indicated line is already being used or you want to select the other line press MENU Call and select the other line by pressing Line1 or Line2 Note L Calling back will not be possible if the caller information does not include a phone number L In some cases you may...

Page 31: ...e Caller List Storing caller information into the phonebook Items in the caller list can be stored into the phonebook 1 Press V or 2 Press Rcvd calls 3 Press V or repeatedly to display the desired item L To edit the number press Edit repeatedly until the number is shown in the desired format see Editing a caller s phone number before calling back step 4 4 Press MENU then press Save L If there is n...

Page 32: ...Service 32 Erasing all items Make sure that you have no missed calls 1 Press V or 2 Press Rcvd calls 3 Press All erase L To cancel erasing press No 4 Press Yes TG2480C e book Page 32 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 33: ...red when dialing press PAUSE where needed page 24 7 Press Save then press OFF Note L When storing your Voice Mail access number and your mailbox password press PAUSE to add pauses page 24 between the access number and the password as necessary Consult your telephone company for the required pause time Example To erase the Voice Mail access number Repeat steps 1 to 5 then press and hold Clear until...

Page 34: ...rded instructions 3 Press OFF when finished Note L If Voice Mail still remains on the display even after you have listened to new messages turn it off by pressing and holding OFF until the handset beeps L If your Voice Mail service uses Voice Mail tones and the message is over 3 minutes long the handset may not indicate new messages L If your Voice Mail service uses Voice Mail tones the tones will...

Page 35: ... L To exit programming press OFF at any time L To go back to the previous menu press Back or press Select while Go back is displayed Main menu Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Page V M access page 34 Ringer setting Ringer volume page 36 Ringer tone page 36 Interrupt tone page 37 Voice enhancer page 38 Customer support page 41 Initial setting Voice Mail Store VM access page 33 VM tone detect page 33 Message a...

Page 36: ...eceived for each line There are 4 tones and 4 melodies The default setting for LINE 1 is Tone 1 and for LINE 2 is Tone 2 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Ringer setting by pressing V or then press Select 3 Scroll to Ringer tone by pressing V or then press Select 4 Press V or to select the desired line 5 Press V or repeatedly to select the desired setting L You can also select the ringer tone by pressing 1...

Page 37: ...desired setting 5 Press Save then press OFF Call options Auto talk When this feature is turned on you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing C The default setting is OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing V or then press Select 3 Scroll to Auto talk by pressing V or then press Select 4 Press V or repeatedly to select On or Off 5 Press Save the...

Page 38: ...n press Select 3 Scroll to LCD contrast by pressing V or then press Select 4 Press V or repeatedly to select the desired setting 5 Press Save then press OFF Display language You can select either English default or Français as the display language 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing V or then press Select 3 Scroll to Change language by pressing V or then press Select 4 Press V or ...

Page 39: ...t is connected via a PBX certain PBX functions call transferring etc may not work correctly Consult your PBX supplier for the correct setting Line mode The line mode for both lines is preset to B and generally should not be adjusted If k and l on the handset are not displayed properly when another phone connected to the same line is in use the line mode selection is incorrect Set line mode to A 1 ...

Page 40: ... Line selection by pressing V or then press Select 5 Press V or repeatedly to select the desired setting 6 Press Save then press OFF Other options Handset key tone You can select whether or not key tones are heard when keys are pressed Includes confirmation tones and error tones The default setting is ON 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing V or then press Select 3 Scroll to Key to...

Page 41: ...te 5 Handset Press OK then wait until the handset beeps L Registration is complete Customer support The handset can display the Internet address where you can download operating instructions for this product using your computer 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Customer support by pressing V or then press Select L www panasonic ca will be displayed 3 Press OFF TG2480C e book Page 41 Monday December 26 2005...

Page 42: ...ger volume Line 1 1 1 1 1 Low 2 Medium 3 High 0 Off page 36 Line 2 1 1 2 Ringer tone Line 1 1 2 1 1 4 Tone pattern 1 4 5 8 Melody pattern 1 4 page 36 Line 2 1 2 2 Interrupt tone 1 3 1 On 2 2 times 0 Off page 37 VM access Line 1 3 1 Go to step 2 on page 34 page 34 Line 2 3 2 Voice enhancer 5 1 On 0 Off page 38 LCD contrast 0 1 1 6 Level 1 6 page 38 Key tone 0 2 1 On 0 Off page 40 Auto talk 0 3 1 On...

Page 43: ...pressing MENU VM tone detect Line 1 0 7 2 1 1 On 0 Off page 33 Line 2 0 7 2 2 Change language 0 8 1 English 2 French page 38 Handset registration 0 0 Go to step 4 on page 41 page 40 Message alert 0 1 On 0 Off page 34 Feature Feature code Setting code Page TG2480C e book Page 43 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 44: ...or 2 3 Connect the AC adaptor Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor then push the adaptor in the direction of the arrows 1 and 2 L The word UP WALL should face upward L Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected 4 Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit then slide it down L Raise the antenna 2 1 1 Hook To power outlet 1 2 Hook TG2480C e book Pag...

Page 45: ...harging will be displayed Headset optional Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands free phone conversations Please use only a Panasonic headset See page 5 for compatible headsets and ordering information To connect an optional headset to the handset L Model shown is KX TCA86 Note L To switch to the speakerphone press s To return to the headset press C 2 1 Slot Hook Headset jack ...

Page 46: ...hment Use the shoulder rest attachment if you need to keep your hands free during a conversation To attach the shoulder rest attachment Attach the included belt clip to the handset see the left then attach the shoulder rest attachment to the belt clip To remove the shoulder rest attachment Slide the base of the attachment TG2480C e book Page 46 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

Page 47: ... L The handset has lost communication with the base unit Move closer to the base unit and try again L Confirm that the base unit s AC adaptor is plugged in L Raise the base unit antenna L The handset s registration may have been cancelled Re register the handset page 40 Phonebook full L There is no space to store new items in the phonebook Erase unnecessary items page 27 Please lift up and try aga...

Page 48: ... base unit antenna L If the above remedies do not solve the problem the handset may have lost communication with the base unit Register the handset again page 40 I cannot hear a dial tone L Confirm that the telephone line cord is connected page 10 11 L Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working telephone If the working telephone operates properly contact our service pe...

Page 49: ... REDIAL L If the last number dialed was more than 48 digits long the number will not be redialed correctly L If you press REDIAL after you have started dialing this button functions as the PAUSE button To redial do not dial any numbers before pressing REDIAL I cannot make long distance calls L Make sure that you have long distance service I cannot page the handset L The called handset is too far f...

Page 50: ...uipment and try again L The caller requested not to send caller information page 29 L Generally caller information is displayed from the 2nd ring I cannot dial the phone number edited in the caller list L The phone number you dialed might have an incorrect edited pattern for example the long distance 1 or the area code is missing Edit the phone number with another pattern page 31 The display exits...

Page 51: ...e contacts and charge again page 14 L The battery may need to be replaced page 16 If you install a new battery fully charge it page 14 The CHARGE indicator does not go out after the battery has been charged L This is normal The handset display is blank L Confirm that the battery is properly installed L Fully charge the battery page 14 Problem Cause solution The unit will not function L This produc...

Page 52: ...ty telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system 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...

Page 53: ...upply AC adaptor 120 V AC 60 Hz Handset Operating environment 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Frequency 2 4 GHz 2 48 GHz Dimensions Approx height 208 mm x width 52 mm x depth 39 mm 83 16 x 21 16 x 117 32 Mass Weight Approx 190 g 0 42 lb Power supply Ni MH battery 3 6 V 830 mAh Security codes 1 000 000 Note L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice L The illustrations in these instructio...

Page 54: ...rformed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND 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 o...

Page 55: ...Important information 52 Interrupt tone 37 K Key tone 40 L LCD contrast 38 Line mode 39 Line selection 40 M Making calls 20 Message alert 34 Microphone 20 Mute 23 N Navigator key 18 Noise 8 P Pause 24 Phonebook Adding 26 Calling 27 Editing 27 Erasing 27 Names 26 Power failure 9 51 Pulse service 25 R Redial 21 Redial list 21 Registration 40 Ringer Tone 36 Volume 36 Ringer off 21 36 Rotary service t...

Page 56: ...Index 56 W Wall mounting 44 Warranty 54 TG2480C e book Page 56 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...

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Page 60: ...l other reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co Ltd 2005 Panasonic Communications Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 PQQX14840ZA DM0405SY1016 TG2480C e book Page 60 Monday December 26 2005 2 49 PM ...