Panasonic KX-TG2551ALS, KX-TG2551NZS, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...E Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Caller ID Compatible 2 4GHz Digital Cordless Phone Operating Instructions Model No KX TG2551ALS KX TG2551NZS ...

Page 2: ...ator this telephone will display the caller s phone number When available from your telephone operator this telephone will also display the number of the second call or call waiting For New Zealand Caller ID where available is a service provided by the telephone company After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller s phone number Accessories included AC Adaptor p 10 Wall Mounting...

Page 3: ... maximum distance and noise free operation the recommended base unit location is Note While using the handset 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 fro...

Page 4: ...23 Calling Back from the Caller List 25 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 26 Storing Caller List Information in the Directory 27 Erasing Caller List Information 28 Advanced Operation One Touch Dialler 30 Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button 30 Dialling the Stored Number in the DIRECT Button 31 Using the Directory 32 Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory 32 Selecting Characters to Enter...

Page 5: ...ler ID Compatible For Australia only 41 RECALL Button 42 Useful Information Adding Another Phone 43 Wall Mounting 44 Using Belt Clip 46 Using an Optional Headset 46 Battery Replacement 47 Troubleshooting 48 Safety Instructions 52 Specifications 54 Important Information For Australia only 55 5 Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information ...

Page 6: ... 42 Headset Jack p 46 How to use the Navigator key This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows Pressing the up and down arrows allows you to enter the Caller List and scroll through the function menu the Caller List and the directory list The up and down arrows are also used to adjust the handset ringer and receiver volumes Pressing the right and left arrows allows you to enter the...

Page 7: ...aration Base unit IN USE CHARGE Indicator p 11 CALLER ID Indicator p 21 22 IN USE CH A R G E CALLERI D SPREAD SPECTRUM Charge Contacts p 12 Antenna p 3 10 HANDSET LOCATOR Hook p 44 HANDSET LOCATOR Button p 40 ...

Page 8: ... Ö To search from the oldest call press Ñ p 23 To go to the directory list press FWD EDIT á Directory key When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF p 16 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 phone number after the first ring During a conversation the display shows the length of the ca...

Page 9: ...hile 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 directory memory is full p 27 33 While storing items in the directory the handset has lost...

Page 10: ...them from being disconnected Hook Hooks USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1AL 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 43 If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services you cannot access those services KX TG2551AL and KX TG2551NZ are not designe...

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: ...he 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 beeps intermittently whil...

Page 13: ...4 Press 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 a...

Page 14: ...Then press FWD EDIT á to go to the next step You can exit the programming 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 Function menu To store an item in the directory p 32 To selec...

Page 15: ...ow 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 Caller ID information after you lift up...

Page 16: ...volume 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 rep...

Page 17: ...y 1 Press FUNCTION 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...

Page 18: ...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 dialled Press TALK and press REDIAL PAUSE Talk 0111112222 Talk TALK FUNCTION EXIT CH CLEAR REDIAL PAUSE Display Talk 00 00 00 Off 00 01 08 To have a hand...

Page 19: ...K or place the handset on the base unit To redial after confirming the last number dialled 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 20: ...to ON p 15 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing TALK TALK Lighted handset keypad The handset dialling 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 Backlit LCD display The lighted handset display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a handset...

Page 21: ...rmation of the 51st call Using the list you can automatically call back a caller You can store the callers phone numbers from the Caller List into the directory When a second call is received while talking the new caller s phone number will be displayed for Australia only p 41 How caller information is displayed when a call is received Private name display If you receive a call from one of the sam...

Page 22: ...u cannot access those services If the name display service is available in your area the display will show caller s names For further information please contact your telephone company For additional information on Caller ID services and call waiting please refer to page 41 While the handset is off the base unit The unit must be in the standby mode Press Ö or Ñ to turn the display on If you have re...

Page 23: ...ess Ö or Ñ 3 To exit the list press FUNCTION EXIT CH The handset will return to the standby mode 2 new calls 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 delete...

Page 24: ...ew calls GF H Directory NANCY BROWN 0244448888 1 54P JUN 9 3 01234567890123 10 38A JUN 9 Press or 012345678901234 567890 0 new call GF H Directory Press Ö To return to the previous caller press Ñ To exit the Caller List press FUNCTION EXIT CH The handset will return to the standby mode If you receive a call from one of the same phone numbers stored in the directory the caller s name will be displa...

Page 25: ... cases you may have to edit the number before dialling p 26 If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information you cannot call back that caller 3 new calls GF H Directory TALK Talk 00 00 00 For New Zealand Users Your telephone company may charge you for a local call if the number dialled has the area code prefix included If the charge for local call is unacceptable only the 7 digits of t...

Page 26: ...al number Each time you press CLEAR after you add a number the digit to the left of the cursor is erased when the cursor is at the front the digit on the cursor is erased When you press FWD EDIT É the phone number returns to the original number shown in step 2 4 After editing the number you can continue with calling back or storing procedures To call back press TALK p 25 To store the number in the...

Page 27: ...name is not required press Ö Next key and press FWD EDIT á Save key b If a name is required enter the name p 34 When finished 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 i...

Page 28: ...o erase other items repeat from step 2 To return to the standby mode press FUNCTION EXIT CH 0246813579 12 20A JAN12 Clear 10 new calls GF H Directory You cannot store caller information in the directory if a phone number is not displayed If 3 beeps sound and the display shows Save error in step 5 move closer to the base unit and start again from step 2 For New Zealand Users Your telephone company ...

Page 29: ...ft 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 Exit HAll clear GF H Yes All clear 0 new call GF H Directory HExit All clear GF H Yes ...

Page 30: ...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 required for dialling REDIAL PAUSE can be stored in a phone number in step 5 This counts as one digit p 40 One Touch Dialler You can store one phone number in the DIRECT button of the handset The stored number is dialled with a one touch operation...

Page 31: ...CT Button 1 Press DIRECT The stored number is displayed 2 Press TALK The number is dialled You can also dial the stored number by pressing TALK then pressing DIRECT 123456789012345 6789012 Talk 123456789012345 6789012 31 Advanced Operation ...

Page 32: ... directory the display will show the caller s name with the phone number Private name display p 21 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 dialling buttons can be used to enter letters and symbols 1 Press FUNCTION EXIT CH 2 While the arrow points to Save directory press FWD EDIT á Yes ke...

Page 33: ...TION EXIT CH If a pause is required for dialling REDIAL PAUSE can be stored in a phone number in step 5 This counts as one digit p 40 You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing FUNCTION EXIT CH If the display shows Directory full in step 2 press FUNCTION EXIT CH To erase other stored items from the directory see page 39 After the maximum of 50 items has been stored Directory full is al...

Page 34: ...e cursor to the incorrect character press CLEAR to delete and enter the correct character Each time you press CLEAR a character is erased To erase all characters press and hold CLEAR LOUD LOUD SE SEARC RCH ON OFF BACK REDIAL REDIAL PAUSE FWD EDIT EDIT FUNCTION EXIT FUNCTION EXIT CLEAR CLEAR TALK DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH RECALL RECALL CALL WA L WAIT PLAYBACK 1 A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I...

Page 35: ...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 33 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 36: ...ton for the first letter of the desired name until any name with the same initial is displayed see the Index table on page 37 Ex 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 excluding and Telephone number If no name is stored Number and Press Ö Press Ñ You can leave the directory list any time by pr...

Page 37: ...exit the directory press FUNCTION EXIT CH 4 Press TALK The number is dialled automatically 5 To hang up press TALK or place the handset on the base unit Directory list GF H Caller s list Dialling from the Directory Make sure the handset is in the standby mode initially Frank 0234567890 Talk 0234567890 Other symbols 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Index Keys Index Keys M N O 6...

Page 38: ... go to step 7 6 Add a number to the current number Each time you press CLEAR a digit is erased To erase all digits press and hold CLEAR To move the cursor press BACK Ü or FWD EDIT á 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 repea...

Page 39: ...d the directory item you want to erase To search for the item by initial see page 36 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 0357924680 Clear I No...

Page 40: ...the length of the pause between numbers Automatic Security Code Setting Each time you place the handset on the base unit the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user Handset Locator You can locate the handset or page the handset user with beep tones from the base unit...

Page 41: ... caller s phone number and Waiting will be displayed You can answer the second call keeping the first call on hold Follow Telstra or your service provider instructions using RECALL If the phone number is stored in the directory the caller s name will be displayed p 21 The second caller s information will not be displayed when a parallel connected telephone is in use Please contact Telstra or your ...

Page 42: ... can access Telstra s EASY CALL service by having the recall time set at 100 msec this is the factory default setting and then follow Telstra s EASY CALL instructions to operate this service If the unit is connected via a PBX PBX functions transferring a call etc might not work correctly Consult your PBX supplier for the correct setting 42 Save DIRECT HRecall time GF H Yes For Call Waiting Service...

Page 43: ...ard telephone on the same line use a telephone double adaptor for Australia or a T adaptor for New Zealand To Socket Optional Telephone Double Adaptor Standard Telephone Telephone Line Cord Standard Telephone Telephone Line Cord T Adaptor Optional To Single Line Telephone Jack For Australia For New Zealand 43 ...

Page 44: ...l 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 45: ...ten 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 For Australia To Telephone Plug connected to Socket OR For New Zealand To Single Line Telephone Jack Hooks 2 1 Hook Hole OR Screws 8 3 cm 8 3 cm Wall Template ...

Page 46: ...belt clip Headset Jack To attach the belt clip To remove 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 TCA88AL headset Connection an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover and connect the headset to the headset jack as shown below Only telecommunications compliance l...

Page 47: ...t the battery plug into the connector as shown Be sure wires are free from being pressed by the battery body or the handset cover 3 Close the cover Make sure the handset display shows when you place the handset on the base unit If it does not show remove the new battery and wait for 10 minutes and then insert the battery again Make sure the handset display shows 4 Charge the new battery for about ...

Page 48: ... AC adaptor to reset Plug in and try again Re install the battery and place the handset on the base unit p 47 Try again KX TG2551AL and KX TG2551NZ are not designed to be used with rotary pulse dialling services 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 ...

Page 49: ...icked 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 Start again from the beginning after hanging up You need to subscribe to a Caller ID service Other tel...

Page 50: ...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 dialled was more than 32 digits long the number will not be redialled correctly The button has a double function as either redial or pause It will redial the last number dialled if pressed at the outset of a call p 18 If another number has been dialled fi...

Page 51: ...nic Australia operates a toll free Customer Support Centre Please phone Panasonic on 132600 for assistance For New Zealand Customers Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre Please phone 0800 Panasonic 0800 726276 for assistance ...

Page 52: ...5 C or greater than 40 C 3 The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device ensure that the AC outlet 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 shoc...

Page 53: ...Any modifications to any part of the system or to any peripherals may void the EMC compliance of the system or the peripherals This equipment will be inoperable if mains power fails The earcap on the handset is magnetised and may retain metallic objects Operating near 2 4GHz electrical appliances may cause interference Move away from the electrical appliances and or press the CH Channel button Med...

Page 54: ...ure This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom 111 Emergency Service We recommend that a standard phone which can be used in the case of a power failure be connected to the telephone line at all times This equipment should not be used under any circumstances which may constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers Specifications Base unit Power Supply AC Adaptor 230 2...

Page 55: ... line socket of any regular telephone You may connect it in place of your existing telephone or to any spare telephone socket installed in your premises To disconnect your existing telephone you must first remove its plug from the line socket You can then insert the plug of your Permitted Attachment into the socket and use your equipment If the plug of your existing telephone cannot be readily rem...

Page 56: ...vice carry out the following checks before you call for service Disconnect the Permitted Attachment and try using the service with the normal telephone If the telephone service then operates satisfactorily the fault is in your Permitted Attachment Leave the Permitted Attachment disconnected and report the fault to its supplier or agent to arrange for repair If when using the telephone the service ...