Getting Started

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1-A Accessories
1-C Settings
1-B Location of Controls
Handset Base unit
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 section 6-D.
KX-TG2501ALS and KX-TG2501NZS are not designed to be used with
rotary (pulse dialling) services.
2
Raise the antenna.
3
Charge the batteryfor 6 hours.
See section 6-A for more
details.
The IN USE/CHARGE
indicator lights.
1
Connect as shown.
SPREAD SPECTRUM
Antenna (1-C)
Hook (6-F)
Charge Contacts
(6-A)
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator (1-C, 5-D)
Button (5-D)
PAUSE
TONE
0
FLASH
78
9
REDIAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH
LOUD
RINGER
AUTO
TALK DIRECT
PROGRAM
ON
OFF
TALK RECHARGE
PAUSE
TONE
0
FLASH
78
9
REDIAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
CH
LOUD
RINGER
AUTO
TALK DIRECT
PROGRAM
ON
OFF
TALK RECHARGE
ON
OFF
PAUSE
PAUSE
0
RECALLRECALL
78
9
REDIAL
REDIAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
CHCH
LOUD
LOUD
RINGER
RINGER
AUTO
AUTO
TALK
TALK DIRECT
DIRECT
PROGRAMPROGRAM
ON
OFF
TALK
ALK RECHAR
CHARGE
To Power Outlet
(AC 230 V–240 V,
50/60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
Telephone
Plug
For New Zealand
To Single-Line
Telephone Jack
Telephone Line Cord
To Socket
For Australia
Telephone Line
Cord
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Getting Started Section 1
Selecting the ringer volume
The TALK indicator light must be off.
To select HIGH (preset) or LOW,
press Ñor Ö.
Each time you press Ñor Ö, the ringer volume will
change and the selected volume will ring.
To turn the ringer OFF,
press and hold Öuntil 2 beeps sound.
To turn the ringer ON,
press Ñ.
The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.
When you replace the battery, the selected ringer
volume setting will return to the factory set.
To redial the last number dialled
Press (TALK) \(REDIAL).
To select the receiver volume
3 levels (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW) are available.
Press Ñor Öwhile talking.
Each time you press Ñor Ö, the volume
level will change.
If noise interferes with the
conversation
Press (CH) to select a clearer channel or move
closer to the base unit.
If the handset is off the base unit,press (TALK).
You can also answer a call by pressing any dialling
button (0) to (9), (*) or (#) (Any Key Talk).

OR

If on the base unit, just lift up.
2-B Answering Calls
2-A Making Calls
1
Press (TALK).
The TALK indicator lights.
If an alarm tone sounds, see 6-E.
2
Dial a phone number.
3
To hang up, press (TALK)or placethe handset on the base unit.
The indicator light goes out.
Section 2

Making/Answering Calls

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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 after pressing a button,
lifting the handset or answering a call.
For best operating performance, see
section 6-C.
Speed Dialler Section 3
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3-A Storing Phone Numbers in Memory

Special Features

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1
Press PROGRAM á.
The TALK indicator flashes.
2
Enter a phone number up to 22 digits.
3
Press AUTO Ü.
4
Press a memory station number ((0) to (9)).
A beep sounds.
To store other numbers, repeat steps 1 through 4.
3-B Dialling a Stored Number
Press (TALK) \AUTO Ü\the memory station number ((0) to (9)).
If you misdial
Press PROGRAM áto end storing. \
\Start again from step 1.
To erase a stored number
Press PROGRAM á\AUTO Ü\
\the memory station number ((0) to (9))
for the phone number to be erased.
A beep sounds.
If a pause is required for dialling, press (PAUSE) where needed. Pressing (PAUSE)counts as one digit (5-C).
You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the handset. The dialling buttons ((0)to (9) ) function as memory
stations. The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.

One-Touch Dialler

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4-A
Storing a Phone Number in the DIRECT Button
You can store a phone number in the (DIRECT)button. The stored number
is dialled with a one-touch operation.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
4-B
Dialling a Stored Number in the DIRECT Button
Press (TALK) \(DIRECT).
To erase a stored number: press PROGRAM á\AUTO Ü\(DIRECT).

Special Features

If a pause is required for dialling, press (PAUSE)where needed. Pressing
(PAUSE) counts as one digit (5-C).
Section 5
Section 4
1
Press PROGRAM á.
The TALK indicator flashes.
2
Enter a phone number up to 22digits.
If you misdial, press PROGRAM á,
and start again from step 1.
3
Press (DIRECT).
A beep sounds.
Raise the
antenna.
Fasten the cords to prevent
them from being disconnected.
Hook Hooks
OR
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
AC Adaptor...........................one
Telephone line Cord.............one
Telephone Plug....................one
Belt Clip................................one
Wall Mounting Adaptor.........one
For Australia For New Zealand
For Australia only
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket
using the belt clip.
To attach the belt clip
To remove the belt clip
1-D Belt Clip
Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only
the Panasonic KX-TCA88AL headset.
Connecting the optional headset to the handset
Open the headset jack cover, and connect the optional headset to the headset jackas shown.
When the optional headset is connected to the handset, make sure to use the headset to talk with the
caller. If you want to have a normal cordless phone conversation, disconnect the headset.
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1-E Optional Headset
Headset Jack
5-C How to Use the PAUSE Button
(For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)
We recommend you press (PAUSE) if a pause is required for dialling with
a PBX or to access a long distance service.
Ex: Line access number (9) (PBX)
(9) \(PAUSE) \
Pressing (PAUSE) once creates a 3.5 second pause. This prevents
misdialling when you redial or dial a stored number.
Pressing (PAUSE) more than once increases the length of the pause
between numbers.
5-D Handset Locator
You can locate the handset or page the handset.
1
Press (HANDSETÒLOCATOR) on the base unit.
The IN USE/CHARGE indicator flashes and the handset beeps for 1
minute.
2
To stop paging, press (HANDSETÒLOCATOR)again or press (TALK)
twice on the handset.
Phone number
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.
5-B Automatic Security Code Setting
AUTO
PROGRAM ,
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator
If a power failure occurs, the setting will return to the factory preset. Reprogram if necessary.
5-A RECALL Button
Pressing (RECALL)allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as call transfer or accessing a
special telephone services (optional), such as call waiting.
Selecting the recall time
The recall time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following recall times:
90, 100, 110, 250, 300, 400, 600 or 700 msec (milliseconds), using the handset near the base unit.
KX-TG2501ALS comes from the factory set to 100 msec. KX-TG2501NZS comes from the factory set to
600 msec.
The TALK indicator light must be off before programming.
Press
PROGRAM áAUTO Ü
(RECALL)
.
If 3 beeps sound after programming, a wrong key was pressed. Start again from the beginning.
Users in Australia can access Telstras EASY CALL service by having the recall time set at 100 msec, and then
follow Telstras 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.
When you receive a second call during a conversation, you will hear a signal tone following the call waiting tone
and the conversation will be interrupted for approximately a second. The tones are generated from the telephone
company. This is not fault of the product as these events are normal.
1: 90 msec 2: 100 msec 3: 110 msec 4: 250 msec
5: 300 msec 6: 400 msec 7: 600 msec 8: 700 msec
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Dialling button ( to )
For Call Waiting Service Users in New Zealand
Adjust the recall time to 600 ms for use with Telecoms Call Waiting Service. Press (RECALL)if you hear a call-
waiting tone while talking.
The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.
To return to the first caller, press (RECALL)again.