Introduction
1 Introduction
4 Important safety instructions
When using the product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
•Charge the battery(ies) provided, or identified for use with the product only, in accordance with the instructions and limitations specified in this manual.
WARNING:
Preparation
6 Location of controls
Attention:
A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of
Ringer on/off
You can turn the ringer on/off. The default setting is “ON”.
1 Press [FUNCTION] 5 times until “RINGER” is displayed. |
Operating Instructions
2.4 GHz Cordless Phone
Model No.
2.4GHz Cordless Phone with Two Handsets
Model No.
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.
We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference.
Serial No. | Date of purchase |
(found on the bottom of the base unit)
Name and address of dealer
Attach your purchase receipt here.
2 About these operating instructions
1. | Read all instructions carefully. |
2. | Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. |
3. | Unplug the product from power outlets before cleaning. Do not use |
| liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a moist cloth for cleaning. |
4. | Do not use the product near water, for example near a bathtub, wash |
| bowl, kitchen sink, etc. |
5. | Place the product securely on a stable surface. Serious damage and/or |
| injury may result if the product falls. |
6. | Do not cover slots and openings on the product. They are provided for |
| ventilation and protection against overheating. Never place the product |
| near radiators, or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided. |
7. | Use only the power source marked on the product. If you are not sure |
| of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local |
| power company. |
8. | Do not place objects on the power cord. Install the product where no |
| one can step or trip on the cord. |
9. | Do not overload power outlets and extension cords. This can result in |
•To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or any type of moisture.
•Unplug the product from power outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or makes an unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped emitting and contact the Panasonic Call Center at
Medical
•Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy. (The product operates in the frequency range of 911.171 MHz to 913.066 MHz and 2480.0 MHz to 2482.9 MHz, and the power output is 1 mW (max.).) Do not use the product 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 energy.
Base unit
Antenna
[LOCATOR]
IN USE indicator
CHARGE indicator
Charger
CHARGE indicator
Handset
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[PAUSE] [REDIAL] |
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[ ] (TALK) [FLASH] |
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[ * ] (TONE) |
| [CH] (Channel) |
| TONE | [AUTO] [FUNCTION] |
[MUTE] [CLEAR] |
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this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit or charger for about 12 hours before initial use.
•The CHARGE indicator lights.
•Place each handset on the base unit once before initial use to activate all handsets.
Base unit | Charger |
2 Select “ON” or “OFF” by using [] or []. |
3Press [EDIT], then press [OFF].
Note:
• When the ringer is set to off, the handset does not ring for outside calls.
Dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is “TONE”.
“TONE”: For tone dial service.
“PULSE”: For rotary pulse dial service.
1Press [FUNCTION] 6 times until “DIAL MODE” is displayed.
2 Select “PULSE” or “TONE” by using [] or [].
3 Press [EDIT], then press [OFF]. |
Note: |
Model shown is
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your telephone service provider.
Charge the handset battery for 12 hours before initial use.
Place each handset on the base unit once before initial use to activate all handsets.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference.
For assistance, visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp for customers in the U.S.A. or
Puerto Rico.
If you need assistance with setup or operation
1Visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
2Contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
3 Call us at:
When you ship the product
•Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.
•Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.
•Send the unit to Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured.
•Do 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.
Notable differences between KX-TG2120 and KX-TG2122
These operating instructions can be used for the following models:
Important:
•References in these operating instructions to “a charger” or “another handset” are for
Symbols used in these operating instructions
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(1) | AC adaptor |
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(4) | Handset cover |
| PQYNTG2120W | 1 | 2 | |
(5) | Charger |
| PQWETGA211W | - | 1 | |
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the risk of fire or electric shock. |
10Never push any objects through slots in the product. This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the product.
11.To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the product. Take the product 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 product is subsequently used.
12.Unplug the product from power outlets and take to an authorized service center when the following conditions occur:
A.When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
B.If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D.If the product does not work normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only controls covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an authorized service center.
E.If the product has been dropped or physically damaged.
F.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
13.During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types. There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.
14.Do not use the product to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Installation
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. |
5 For best performance
Base unit location/avoiding noise
The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use radio waves to communicate with each other.
For maximum distance and
•Placing the product away from electrical appliances.
•Placing the base unit in a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.
•Raising the antenna vertically.
•If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit.
•If you use the handset 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.
Environment
•Keep the product away from electrical noise generating devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
•The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust, high temperature, and vibration.
•The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
•Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
•When you leave the product unused for a long period of time, unplug the product from the power outlet.
•The product should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp basements should also be avoided.
•The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, underground, near metal objects such as wire fences, etc.
•Operating the product near electrical appliances may cause interference. Move away from the electrical appliances.
Routine care
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7 Setting up the base unit
Connecting the AC adaptor and telephone line cord
•Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQWATG2120M.
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(120V AC, 60Hz) | To |
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Note:
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)
•The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or
Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
•The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a corded telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack using a Panasonic
If you subscribe to a DSL service
Please attach a noise filter (contact your DSL | To |
provider) to the telephone line between the base | |
unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the | telephone |
following: | jack (RJ11C) |
– Noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features do not function properly.
Noise filter
8 Setting up the handset
•To ensure that the battery charges properly, clean the charge contacts of the handset, base unit, and charger with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to the exposure of grease, dust, or high humidity.
Recharging the battery
Recharge the battery when:
–“RECHARGE” is displayed, “ 
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–the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
Panasonic battery performance
Operation | Operating time |
While in use (talking) | Up to 5 hours |
While not in use (standby) | Up to 5 days |
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•Battery operating time may be shortened over time depending on usage conditions and surrounding temperature.
•Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off the base unit or charger, even when the handset is not in use. Hence the longer you leave the handset off the base unit or charger, the less time you may actually talk using the handset.
•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on
the base unit or charger until “RECHARGE” and/or “ 
”are displayed. This will maximize the battery life.
9 Programmable settings
You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset.
Display language
You can select English, Spanish, or French as the display language. The default setting is “ENGLISH”.
1 Press [FUNCTION] 2 times until “LANGUAGE” is displayed. |
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make sure you change it on both handsets. |
Resetting the handset to its default setting
Feature | Default setting |
Language | ENGLISH |
Area code | |
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Ringer tone | RINGER TONE 1 |
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Ringer | ON |
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Dial mode | TONE |
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Default setting | NO |
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Receiver volume level | Vol. 2 |
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1Press [FUNCTION] 7 times until “DEFAULT” is displayed.
2 Select “YES” or “NO” by using [] or [].
3Press [EDIT].
Note:
•The following items are retained:
–Redial
–Caller list
–Phonebook items
Making/Answering calls 10 Making calls
1Lift the handset and dial the phone number.
• To correct a digit, press [CLEAR].
2Press [
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3When you finish talking, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base
unit or charger.
Note:
• | If an alarm tone sounds in step 2, move closer to the base unit or place |
| the handset on the base unit, and try again. |
• | If additional dialing is necessary after using speed dialing functions |
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
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., Ltd.
© 2006 Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Additional/replacement accessories
Accessory item | Order number |
Rechargeable battery | |
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Sales and support information
•To order additional/replacement accessories, call
•TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is |
specifically designed for wet locations. |
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the |
telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. |
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. |
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. |
• The AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the |
AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible. |
Battery
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.
•Use only the battery(ies) specified.
•Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
•Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
•Exercise care when handling the battery(ies). Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets or keys to touch the battery(ies), otherwise a short circuit may cause the battery(ies) and/or the conductive material to overheat and cause burns.
•Wipe the outer surface of the product with a soft moist cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
Connecting the charger
(120 V AC, 60Hz)
Battery installation/replacement
Insert the battery plug into the connector as shown in the picture. Then close the handset cover.
•If the battery replacement is necessary, press the notch of the handset cover firmly, and slide it. And then, remove the old battery.
Black Red
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Lead
Important:
•Use only the rechargeable Panasonic battery.
2 | Select “ENG”, “ESP”, or “FRA” by using [] or []. |
3 | Press [EDIT], then press [OFF]. |
Area code
We recommend storing your area code before using Caller ID. Calls from the same area will be recorded in the caller list without the area code. You do not have to remove it before calling back the caller or storing in the phonebook.
1Press [FUNCTION] 3 times until “AREA CODE” is displayed.
2 Enter your area code (max. 3 digits).
3 Press [EDIT], then press [OFF].
Ringer tone
You can change the ringer tone heard when an outside call is received. There are 3 ringer tones. The default setting is “RINGER TONE 1”.
1Press [FUNCTION] 4 times until “RINGER TONE” is displayed.
2 Select the desired ringer tone by using [] or []. 3 Press [EDIT], then press [OFF].
For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelp
such as phonebook dialing or REDIAL, wait until speed dialing is |
finished to continue further dialing. Otherwise, the unit may not dial |
properly. |
If noise interferes with the conversation
Press [CH] to select a clearer channel while talking or move closer to the base unit.
To redial after confirming the last number dialed
Press [REDIAL], then press [
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To select the receiver volume
Press VOL. [] or [] repeatedly while talking.
To mute your conversation
Press [MUTE], while talking.
•The other party cannot hear you but you can hear them.
•To return to the conversation, press [MUTE].
