Panasonic KX-TG2970 Troubleshooting, Telephone System, Problem Cause & Remedy

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Troubleshooting

If the display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on Your Display...” (p. 70–72) for the Cause & Remedy.

Telephone System

Problem

Cause & Remedy

“No link to base. Walk closer to base and try again.” is displayed and an alarm tone sounds.

•The cordless handset has lost communication with the base unit. Walk closer to the base unit, and try again.

•Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.

•Raise the base unit antennas.

•The cordless handset’s registration may have been canceled. Re-register the cordless handset (p. 68, 69).

Static, sound cuts in/out, fades. Interference from other electrical units.

•Move the cordless handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances (p. 3).

•Walk closer to the base unit.

•Raise the base unit antennas.

•Press [] on the cordless handset to turn on the Clarity Booster feature (p. 31).

•If the unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service, you may hear noise from the receiver or speaker during conversations. We recommend connecting a noise filter (contact your DSL service provider) to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack.

The base unit and/or cordless • The ringer volume is turned off. Set to HIGH,

handset does not ring.	MEDIUM or LOW (p. 21).
	• If more than one other unit is in use, the
	cordless handset/base unit may not ring.
	Users will hear incoming call tones (p. 52).
The cordless handset display	• If only the cordless handset display is blank,
is blank.	fully charge the battery (p. 12).
You cannot program any	• Programming is not possible while the unit is
function items.	being used.
	• Do not pause for over 60 seconds while
	programming.
	• Walk closer to the base unit if you are using
	the cordless handset.
	• While another user is listening to messages
	or the Answering System is responding to a
	call, you cannot program. Try again later.

For assistance, please call: 1-800-ADT-ASAP

Useful Information

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Contents GHz Expandable Cordless Answering System Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial useModel No. KX-TG2970 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Attach your purchase receipt here Accessories includedCopyright For Best Performance Battery ChargeBase Unit Location/Noise TrademarksContents Contents Base unit Location of ControlsCordless handset Location of ControlsCharger unit Conf Conference/FUNCTIONLighted handset keypad How to use the navigator keys/soft keysNavigator keys Cordless handset soft keysBase unit Cordless handset DisplaysBacklit LCD displays Connections InstallationInstalling the Battery in the Cordless Handset InstallationTo replace the battery Battery strength Installation Battery ChargeDisplay prompt Battery strength RechargeBattery replacement Battery informationOperation Operating time How to select a function item from the menu Programmable SettingsTelephone Programming Guidelines Base Unit HandsetTone Programmable SettingsUseful information Remote code Call monitoring p Programmable Settings Function Menu TableTo the ADT security services For Caller ID service users p Programmable Settings Date and Time Base UnitTelephone Date and timeSet dial mode Then press Scroll to Set line mode by pressing Set line modeOr , then press Scroll to Set tel line by pressing or Or , then press Select a or B by pressing orRinger volume Ringer settingOff ? Or , then press Scroll to Ringer tone by pressing or Programmable Settings Ringer Tone HandsetThen press Select the desired tone by pressing or Press the soft key Save , then press OFFLow Programmable Settings Auto Talk HandsetGreeting Message Base Unit Preparing the Answering SystemTo record a greeting message To review the greetingPreparing the Answering System 3minCaller’s Recording Time Base Unit Pre-recorded greetingSelect the number of rings by pressing or Preparing the Answering System Number of Rings Base UnitToll saver KX-TG2970 Registration for Additional Handsets Base Unit & HandsetTo adjust the handset/speaker volume during a conversation Using the Base Unit Base UnitMaking Calls To have a hands-free phone conversationMaking Calls 3334444To dial after confirming the entered number To redial the last number dialedTo adjust the receiver/speaker volume while talking Making Calls Using the Cordless Handset HandsetClarity Booster feature To redial using the redial list Memory RedialAuto Talk Answering CallsDisplay Meaning Caller ID ServiceViewing the Caller List Base Unit Handset Using the Caller ListPress or to enter the Caller List What √ meansScroll to the desired caller by pressing or TURNER,CINDYPress the soft key Scroll to the desired caller by pressingTo call the edited number Base unit Lift the handset or press Digital SP-PHONECaller ID edit To turn on or off Caller ID Number Auto Edit featureOr , then press Scroll to Caller ID edit by pressing Or , then press Select Off or On by pressing orPress again Base Unit HandsetAgain To erase a specific caller To erase all entriesOFF Tom Phone Book5557654321 Storing Names and Numbers Base Unit HandsetSelecting characters to enter names Phone BookIf you make a mistake while entering a name or number For example, to enter TomPhone Book Dialing from the Phone Book Base Unit Handset FrankTo search for a name by initial Index table Keys456-7890 Jane555 Phone Book Copying Items in the Phone Book Handset CompleteTo copy one phone book item to another unit Copy all items To copy all of the items in your phone book to another unitOr , then press Scroll to Copy all items by pressing Or , then press Select the destination extension number byCalling Base IntercomMaking Intercom Calls Press LOCATOR/INTERCOM/TRANSFERAnswering Intercom Calls IntercomPress , or Hold Intercom During an intercom callFrom the base unit to the cordless handset Transferring a Call Base Unit HandsetFrom the cordless handset to the base unit From a cordless handset to another cordless handsetQuick call transfer Transferring a CallTo complete the transfer, press OFF Call Share Conference CallsTo join a conversation Call Share Base Unit Handset During a call, press Hold IntercomFor Call Waiting Service Users Base Unit Handset Special FeaturesMuting Your Conversation Base Unit Handset Temporary Tone DialingIncoming Call Tone Base Unit Handset Special FeaturesIncoming call Or , then press Scroll to Incoming call by pressingSet flash time Selecting the flash time use either Base Unit or Handset700ms Then press Scroll to Set flash time by pressingAutomatic Answering Operation Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Base UnitPress Answer on to turn on the Answering System To turn this feature on, select On in step To turn the Call Monitoring feature off on the base unitAutomatic Answering Operation Monitoring incoming callsTo play back messages Listening to MessagesPress Playback To end remote operation, press OFF Received callsVoice menu To turn the Answering System onDuring playback Listening to MessagesErasing a specific message Erasing MessagesErasing all messages Press 9 to hang up the call Press Hold TransferInterrupting remote operation Summary of remote operation Remote Operation from a Touch Tone PhoneEnter a 2-digit remote code Or , then press Scroll to Remote code by pressing orPress Save Press Stop To check the remote code, repeat steps 1 toAnswering Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice MenuTurning on the Answering System Direct commandsSkipping the greeting Belt Clip Connecting an optional headsetOptional Headset To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clipPull down the handset hook until it locks, so Wall MountingTab holds the handset Wall Template for the Charger unitWall Mounting Canceling the Handset Registration Handset Canceling Registration/Re-registrationDeregistration Telephone Busy If the Following Appear on Your DisplayInvalid Phone book fullLater If the Following Appear on Your DisplayRegistered SECURITYinactiveProblem Cause & Remedy TroubleshootingTelephone System SP-PHONE, or TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Answering System Charge for 6 HRS GeneralImportant Safety Instructions FCC and Other Information Important Safety InstructionsFCC and Other Information FCC RF Exposure Warning Caller ID Number auto edit IndexTransferring a call IndexEnergy Star SpecificationsPage Page Panasonic Limitation When you ship the product For product serviceFor your future reference