Panasonic KX-TG2501ALS Battery Replacement Base Unit Location/Noise, Safety Instructions

6 Things You Should Know Things You Should Know

Things You Should Know

Section 6

6-A Battery

Recharge

When the RECHARGE indicator flashes or the

RECHARGE

unit beeps intermittently, place the handset on Indicator the base unit to recharge the battery for 6 hours.

•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the RECHARGE indicator will continue to flash.

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged:

	Operation	Operating time
While in use	near the base unit*	Up to 4.5 hours
(TALK)	away from the base unit	Up to 3.5 hours
While not in use (Standby)		Up to 11 days

*Within about 3 meters

•The battery operating time may vary depending on usage conditions and ambient temperature.

•As preventative maintenance, clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise, the battery may not charge properly.

•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until the RECHARGE indicator flashes. This will maximize the battery life.

•The battery cannot be overcharged.

6-B Battery Replacement

6-C Base Unit Location/Noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise free operation, the recommended base unit location is:

Away from electrical appliances	In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
such as a TV, personal computer	with no obstructions such as walls.
or another cordless phone.

Raise the antenna.

Note:

While using the handset:

—If you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard at 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 from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.

6-D Adding Another Phone

6-E Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause & Remedy
The unit does not work.	•Check the settings (1-C).
	•Charge the battery fully (6-A).
	•Clean the charge contacts and charge
	again (6-A).
	•Install the battery properly (6-B).
	•Place the handset on the base unit and
	unplug the AC adaptor to reset. Plug in,
	and try again.
	•Re-install the battery and place the
	handset on the base unit. Try again.
	•KX-TG2501ALS and KX-TG2501NZS are
	not designed to be used with rotary (pulse
	dialling) services.
An alarm tone sounds.	•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.
Static, sound cuts in/out,	•Locate the handset and the base unit away
fades. Interference from	from other electrical appliances (6-C).
other electrical units.	•Move closer to the base unit.
	•Raise the base unit antenna.
	•Press (CH) to select a clearer channel.
The unit does not ring.	•The ringer volume is set to OFF. Press Ñ
	or Ö while the TALK indicator light is off
	(2-B).

Problem	Cause & Remedy
While storing a phone	•To answer the call, press (TALK). The
number, the unit starts to	program will be cancelled. Store the
ring.	number again.

You cannot store a phone	•You cannot store a number while the unit
number in memory.	is in the talk mode.
	•Do not pause for over 60 seconds while
	storing.
Previously programmed	•If a power failure occurs, programmed
information is erased.	information may be erased. Reprogram if
	necessary.
You cannot redial by	•If the last number dialled was more than
pressing (REDIAL).	32 digits long, the number will not be
	redialled correctly.
(HANDSET!LOCATOR) does	•The handset is too far from the base unit
not function.	or is engaged in an outside call.
The RECHARGE indicator	•Charge the battery fully (6-A).
flashes or the unit beeps
intermittently.
You charged the battery	•Clean the charge contacts and charge
fully, but the RECHARGE	again (6-A).
indicator flashes.	•Install a new battery (6-B).
The IN USE/CHARGE	•This is normal.
indicator light does not
go out while charging.

6-G 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.

3)To minimize the possibility of lightning damage when you know that a thunderstorm is coming, we recommend that you:

a)Unplug the telephone line cord from the phone jack.

b)Unplug the power supply cord from the AC power outlet.

Installations

Environment

1)Do not use this unit near liquids—for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, sink, etc. Damp environments should also be avoided.

2)The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, kitchen range, etc. It also should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 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 shock.

3)Place the unit on a flat surface.

For best performance

1) If noise prevents the conversation from being understood at the handset,

Medical

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 2401MHz to 2462MHz, and the power output level can range from 0.001 watts to 0.10 watts.) Do not use the unit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.

For New Zealand Users Only

The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.

WARNING NOTICE:

No “111” or other calls can be made from this device during a mains power failure.

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.

2.4GHz Cordless Phone

Model No. KX-TG2501ALS KX-TG2501NZS

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE

AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.

Contents by Section

1 Getting Started

2 Making/Answering Calls

3 Speed Dialler

4 One-Touch Dialler

5 Special Features

6 Things You Should Know

If the RECHARGE indicator flashes after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic N4HKGMB00001 (P-P510) battery.

1 Press the notch on the battery cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow.

2 Remove the old battery. Then install the new one.

•Insert the battery plug into the connector as shown.

	Red
Black	Lead
Lead

3 Close the cover.

Make sure to charge the new battery for 6 hours.

This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use a telephone double adaptor (for Australia) or a T-adaptor (for New Zealand).

For Australia

Standard Telephone

To	(Optional)	Telephone
Socket	Telephone
		Line Cord
	Double Adaptor

For New Zealand

To Single-Line

Telephone Jack

T-Adaptor (Optional)

Telephone Line Cord

6-F Wall Mounting

This unit can be mounted on the wall.

1 Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click

is heard.

2 Connect the AC adaptor.

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.

To Power

Outlet

3 Install screws using the wall template below. Connect the telephone

line cord.

Mount the unit, Hooks then slide down.

•Raise the antenna.

•Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected.

4 To charge the handset battery: Fix the charge contacts (#) and insert the hook to

the handset hole ($).

•The IN USE/CHARGE
indicator lights.	2
	OR

1

Screws

8.3 cm

For Australia

To telepnone Plug connected to Socket

OR

For New Zealand

To Single-line

Telepnone Jack

Hole

Hook

	approach the base unit to lessen the noise.
2)	The handset should be used at the HIGH volume setting when the
	reception audio is difficult to hear.
3)	The handset should be fully recharged on the base unit when the
	RECHARGE indicator flashes.
4)	The handset antenna should not be touched during use because it can
	effect the handset’s performance.
5)	The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the unit is used
	in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels,
	undergrounds, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO LIQUID OR ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE.

When a failure occurs which results in the internal parts becoming accessible, disconnect AC adaptor immediately and return this unit to the place of purchase or service centre.

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, do not reconnect the unit to the telephone line until the fault has been repaired. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone company.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with AS/NZS 3548: 1995 limits for electromagnetic interference. 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 when mains power fails.

The earcap on the handset is magnetised and may retain metallic objects.

•This equipment should not be used under any circumstances which may constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

For your future reference

Serial No.	Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer

Attach or keep original receipt to assist with any repair under warranty.

For New Zealand Customers

Panasonic New Zealand operates a toll free Customer Support Centre.

Please phone 0800 Panasonic (0800 726276) for assistance.

Standard Telephone

Wall Template 8.3 cm

Operating near 2.4GHz electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances and/or press the CH (Channel) button.

Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd.

1-62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan

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