Panasonic TG2480S, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ice provider Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference For assistance visit our website http www panasonic com for customers in the U S A or Puerto Rico Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use 2 4 GHz Digital Cordless Phone Model No KX TG2480 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ... 27 Editing items in the phonebook 27 Erasing items in the phonebook 27 Chain dial feature 28 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID 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 32 Erasing caller information 32 Voice Mail Service Using Voice Mail service 33 Storing the Voice Mai...

Page 3: ...ic com consumersupport 3 Programmable settings 48 Making answering calls Paging 49 Phonebook 49 Caller ID 50 Battery recharge 51 Power failure 51 FCC and other information 52 Specifications 54 Base unit 54 Handset 54 Warranty 55 Customer services 57 Index Index 58 ...

Page 4: ...ng 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 Energy Star As an ENERGY STAR Participant Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark ...

Page 5: ...umber Quantity 1 AC adaptor for base unit PQLV1Y 1 2 4 wire telephone line cord with green plugs PQJA10088Z 1 3 2 wire telephone line cord with transparent plugs PQJA10075Z 1 4 Battery HHR P104 1 5 Handset cover PQYNTG2480SR 1 6 Belt clip PQKE10375Z3 1 7 Shoulder rest attachment PQKE10364Z1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Accessory items Order number Rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ni MH battery HHR P104 Headse...

Page 6: ...k Never spill any liquid on the unit 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this unit Take the unit to an authorized service center 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 a...

Page 7: ...e material to overheat and cause burns L Charge the 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 ...

Page 8: ...ment L Keep the unit away from electrical noise generating devices 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 sho...

Page 9: ... 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 the Panasonic KX J66 T adaptor Emergency power can be supplied to the unit by connecting a Pa...

Page 10: ...to a 2 line telephone jack To connect to 2 single line telephone 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 ...

Page 11: ...tance please visit http www panasonic com consumersupport 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 ...

Page 12: ...during conversations Caller ID features page 29 do not function properly Connecting a 2 line telephone jack For this connection please purchase the Panasonic T adaptor KX J42 See page 5 for ordering information 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...

Page 13: ... 13 Connecting 2 single line telephone jacks Example DSL line 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 ...

Page 14: ...for 6 hours before initial use L The unit will beep once the 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 sub...

Page 15: ...n expect the following performance 1 Handset is off the base 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 n...

Page 16: ...calls even when you have fully charged the battery Recharge battery 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 t...

Page 17: ...www panasonic com consumersupport 17 Controls and display Controls 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 ...

Page 18: ...H CALL WAIT O REDIAL PAUSE P Microphone Q Charge contacts Using 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 receiv...

Page 19: ... handset s controls or lifting the handset off the base unit 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 ...

Page 20: ... number 3 When the other party answers speak into the microphone 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 pres...

Page 21: ...lls When a call is being received the called line and the ringer 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 ...

Page 22: ...d the 2nd call and return to the 1st call Example If you are 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 t...

Page 23: ...ill not be able to hear you To mute your voice press Mute L Mute 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 display...

Page 24: ...ned off manually during a call it will not be turned on automatically 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 PB...

Page 25: ...tact your telephone company for details and availability 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 retu...

Page 26: ...e and number press Edit then repeat from step 4 8 Press Save 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 e...

Page 27: ... Press 5 repeatedly to display any name with the initial L 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 ...

Page 28: ...3 When prompted dial from the phonebook 1 555 012 3456 the person 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...

Page 29: ...the caller list Personalized name display L If the unit cannot receive caller information the following will be displayed Out of area The caller dialed from an area which does not provide Caller ID 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 rece...

Page 30: ... phone number are displayed alternately L To exit the caller 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 informa...

Page 31: ...ber see Editing a caller s phone number before calling back the unit can automatically edit other incoming phone numbers each time you receive a call For example you can use this feature to set the unit to ignore the area code of callers in your area code so that you can call these local numbers using caller information without dialing the area code To activate this feature you must edit an item i...

Page 32: ...he caller Enter name will be displayed 1 Enter the name if necessary see page 26 step 4 2 Press V then press Save L To continue storing other items repeat from step 3 5 Press OFF Note L If the caller information does not include a phone number you cannot store it in the phonebook Erasing caller information Erasing a selected item 1 Press V or 2 Press Rcvd calls 3 Press V or repeatedly to display t...

Page 33: ...it press Clear Enter the correct number L If a pause is required 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 acce...

Page 34: ...ng V or L The speakerphone will turn on 2 Follow the pre recorded 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...

Page 35: ...ar the base unit and while off the base unit Note 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 V...

Page 36: ...nge the ringer tone heard when an outside call is received 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 ...

Page 37: ... V or then press Select 4 Press V or repeatedly to select the 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 Selec...

Page 38: ...5 Press Save then press OFF Display options Handset LCD contrast You can adjust the handset display contrast There are 6 levels The default setting is level 3 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing V or then 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 ca...

Page 39: ... L The setting should stay at 700 ms unless pressing FLASH fails to pick up the Call Waiting call L If the unit 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...

Page 40: ...o Set tel line by pressing V or then press Select 4 Scroll to 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 ...

Page 41: ...the rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute 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 com support will be di...

Page 42: ...mming mode Direct commands chart Feature Feature code Setting code Page Ringer 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...

Page 43: ... then start again by pressing MENU Store VM access Line 1 0 7 1 1 Go to step 6 on page 33 page 33 Line 2 0 7 1 2 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 Spanish 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 ...

Page 44: ...direction of the arrows 1 then remove the wall mounting adaptor 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 a...

Page 45: ...The unit will beep once the CHARGE indicator will light and Charging 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...

Page 46: ...ach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Shoulder rest attachment 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 ...

Page 47: ...al list is empty No link to base Move closer to base try again 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 canceled Re register the handset page 40 Phonebook full L There is no space to store new items in the phonebo...

Page 48: ...irm that the base unit s AC adaptor is plugged in L Raise the 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 t...

Page 49: ...ne service you have tone or pulse I cannot redial by pressing 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 servic...

Page 50: ... page 29 L Generally caller information is displayed from the 2nd ring The caller list incoming phone numbers are not edited automatically L The Caller ID number auto edit feature is turned off Turn it on and try again page 38 L You need to call back the edited number to activate Caller ID number auto edit I cannot dial the phone number edited in the caller list L The phone number you dialed might...

Page 51: ... flash or Charge for 6h and 8 are displayed L Clean the charge 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 Pr...

Page 52: ...epresented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint wi...

Page 53: ... authority to operate this device NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordan...

Page 54: ... V 830 mAh Security codes 1 000 000 Note L Design and specifications are subject to change without notice L The illustrations in these instructions may vary slightly from the actual product FCC RF Exposure Warning This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the base unit must be installed and operate...

Page 55: ...n your product during the Limited Warranty period This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers products purchased as new Mail In Service For assistance in t...

Page 56: ...GE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time lost calls or messages cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable travel to and from the servicer The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustrati...

Page 57: ...earing or speech impaired users can call 1 877 833 8855 TTY users hearing or speech impaired users can call 1 866 605 1277 Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax On...

Page 58: ...F FCC and other information 52 Flash button 24 Flash time 39 Function menu Direct commands 42 Table 35 H Handset locator 25 Headset optional 45 Hold 23 I 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 fa...

Page 59: ...Index For assistance please visit http www panasonic com consumersupport 59 Volume control Handset receiver 20 Handset speaker 20 W Wall mounting 44 Warranty 55 ...

Page 60: ...o not send your unit to Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices These locations do not repair consumer products Copyright This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co Ltd and may be reproduced for internal use only All other reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co ...