Panasonic KX-TG2581ALS, KX-TG2581NZS

Preparation

•In step 7, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military.

(To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, and select “PM” by pressing (*).)

If a power failure occurs, the time may be shifted. When “ ” ﬂashes

on the base unit display, reprogram the current day/time.

For Caller ID service users (p. 31)

•The Caller ID information will re-set the clock after the ﬁrst ring if the adjusted

time is incorrect. However, the day will not be re-set. Set the day following the

procedures on page 24.

•If the time has not previously been set, the Caller ID information will not adjust

the clock.

•The Caller ID information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving

time.

To check the time/day

Repeat steps 1 to 6 on page 24.

•The current time/day is heard. When ﬁnished, press (FUNCTION/EXIT/CH).

Contents

Main Before Initial Use Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. For your future reference Accessories For Best Performance Battery Charge Base Unit Location/Noise Contents Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information Location of Controls Handset Base unit Displays Handset display Page Displays Page Settings Connections For New Zealand For Australia OR Battery Charge OR Battery strength Settings Standby Mode Recharge Battery information H Using the Belt Clip Using an Optional Headset Settings Selecting the Line Mode 6 Programmable Functions Setting the Auto Talk Feature Programmable Functions 6 Selecting the Ringer Volume 2 4 Selecting the LCD Contrast Programmable Functions 5 Preparing the Answering System 1 Greeting message sample Greeting Message 2 To record a greeting message Page Programming Summary for the Answering System 6 7 8 9 Day and Time Adjustment Page Selecting the Callers Recording Time 6 7 Selecting the Number of Rings 6 7 *Toll saver Making Calls 1 2 3 If noise interferes with the conversation To redial the last number dialled To dial after conrming the entered number 1 2 3 To redial after conrming the last number dialled To adjust the receiver volume (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW) while talking Answering Calls Auto Talk Lighted handset keypad Backlit LCD display Caller ID Service 0244448888 *Private name display TINA ROBINSON Caller ID Service To check the number of new calls Using the Caller List 1 2 3 Viewing the Caller List Ex. When you search from the most recent call: ** * * ** 1 2 3 Calling Back from the Caller List 2 3 4 Editing the Callers Phone Number Storing Caller List Information in the Directory 1 2 3 4 5 Erasing Caller List Information 2 To erase a specic caller from the Caller List 3 To erase all entries in the Caller List 2 3 4 4 5 2 1 6 Using the Directory Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory 2 3 4 5 6 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) Selecting Characters to Enter Names If you make a mistake while entering a name For example, to enter Tom Jones: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Finding Items in the Directory 1 3 1 3 5 4 Dialling from the Directory 1 4 5 6 7 4 5 Intercom 1 Paging the base unit from the handset 4 3 2 1 3 2 Paging the handset from the base unit (Handset locator) Special Features Automatic Security Code Setting Call Waiting and Caller ID Compatible (For Australia only) How to Use the PAUSE Button 3 (For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls) 4 RECALL Button Selecting the recall time Special Features Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Automatic Answering Operation Monitoring incoming calls Listening to Messages Listening to only new messages Listening to all recorded messages Slow Talk Message Playback For Caller ID service users During playback From the Handset Listening to Messages 1 2 3 Erasing Messages Erasing a specic message 1 2 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Summary of remote operation Setting the Remote Code 6 7 To check the remote code Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu Page [ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone [ Direct Remote Operation Direct commands (3) (4) (5) (1) (2) (7) (*) (4) (*) (5) Remote Operation with the Handset Voice menu Summary of remote operation Direct commands (4) (5) (1) (2) (3) (*) (4) (*) (5) (0) (8) Page 5 4 Wall Template Battery Replacement 1 2 4 3 Adding Another Phone Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting General Page Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Specications Important Information ( ) Instructions to customer