Panasonic KX-TG2581ALS, KX-TG2581NZS Answering Calls

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Answering Calls

When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed on

the handset and the IN USE/CHARGE indicator on the base unit ﬂashes

quickly.

If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be

displayed after the ﬁrst ring (p. 31). In order to view the Caller ID

information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call.

Press (TALK).

•You can also answer a call by pressing any dialling

button (0) to (9), (*) or (#) (—Any Key Talk).

Auto Talk

If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON

(p. 18), you can answer a call by lifting

the handset off the base unit without

pressing (TALK).

(TALK)

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.

Backlit LCD display

The lighted handset display will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a

handset button, lifting the handset off the base unit, hanging up a call,

leaving the programming mode or ending the intercom.

IN USE/CHARGE Indicator

When the optional headset is

connected (p. 15), make sure to

use the headset to talk with the

caller. If you want to have a

normal cordless phone

conversation, disconnect the

headset.

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