Problem Remedy | Panasonic KX-TG2583ALB, KX-TG2583ALS, KX-TG2583NZS

Before Requesting Help

Problem	Remedy
You cannot have a	•When the headset is connected (p. 70),
conversation using the	you must use the headset to talk with
handset.	the caller. To have a normal cordless
	phone conversation, disconnect the
	headset.
You cannot have a	•Make sure that the headset is connected
conversation using the	properly (p. 70).
headset.

Answering System

ProblemRemedy

The answering system is on, but incoming messages are not recorded.

•The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. Select “1 minute” or “3 minutes” (p. 22).

•Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of the messages (p. 59).

You cannot listen to the	•Make sure that the unit is in the standby
recorded messages.	mode.

“Message full” ﬂashes	•Memory is full. Erase some, or all, of the
on the base unit display and	messages (p. 59).
the ANSWER ON indicator
ﬂashes rapidly, and no new
messages are recorded.

You cannot operate the answering system at the base unit.

•The handset user is operating the answering system, or is engaged in an outside call. Wait until “Handset in use” disappears.

You cannot operate the answering system from a touch tone phone.

•Make sure you enter the correct remote code.

•The answering system may not respond if the tones are too short to activate the unit. Press each button ﬁrmly.

•The answering system is off. Turn it on (p. 65).

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Panasonic KX-TG2583ALB, KX-TG2583ALS, KX-TG2583NZS Before Requesting Help, Problem Remedy, Answering System ProblemRemedy

Contents

Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use Operating Instructions Before Initial Use Accessories includedFor your future reference For Best Performance Battery ChargeBase Unit Location/Noise Contents Transferring a Call Using the Intercom Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Location of Controls Base unit Caller ID Indicator p Answer on Indicator p , 57 17, 32, 47, 56 Cradle Lock Switch pBack Side Button p , 38, 50 Location of Controls Handset Standby mode DisplaysNew call SUN 1200AM Message Settings Connections Battery strength Display prompt Battery strengthRecharge battery Recharge Settings Battery informationAfter your Panasonic battery is fully charged p Operation Approx. battery life Selecting the Line Mode Programmable Functions During programming Setting the Auto Talk Feature Points to Talk switchingSet line mode HTalk switching Press Å or Ä to select On or Off Selecting the Ringer Volume Programmable FunctionsWith the handset With the base unit Greeting Message Preparing the Answering SystemTo record a greeting message Flash Memory Message Backup Preparing the Answering SystemGreeting message sample To erase the recorded greeting message Programming Summary for the Answering System =Day and time 1=Remote code =Number of ring =Recording time Points to TAD program Day and Time AdjustmentPress Base unit display For Caller ID service users p Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time Answering system setting. See base unit Selecting the Number of RingsToll saver Press Making Calls With the HandsetIf noise interferes with the conversation To redial the last number dialled on the handset To adjust the receiver volume while talking To dial after conﬁrming the entered numberTo redial after conﬁrming the last number dialled Backlit handset keypad When the other party answers Making CallsWith the Base Unit Digital Duplex Speakerphone Talk into the MIC microphone To adjust the speaker volume 8 levels while talking To redial the last number dialled on the base unitTo put a call on hold To release the hold Simultaneous Keypad Dialling Useful information Answering Calls Auto TalkIf the handset is off the base unit, press Talk Talk into the MIC To hang up, press Caller ID Service How caller information is displayed when a call is receivedPrivate name display 0244448888 To check the number of new calls For New Zealand UsersHandset display While the handset is off the base unit Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List What √ means If a caller calls more than onceWhat → means Press # or Calling Back from the Caller List Using the Caller ListEditing the Caller’s Phone Number HEdit Save directory Free editing76543210 =Next H=Edit 0276543210 =Next H=Edit List Press Å or Ä to enter the Caller00276543210 1120A JAN.12 √ Storing Caller List Information in the Directory Edit HSave directoryEnter name IH G=Next IH G=Next Cindy Turner Erasing Caller List Information To erase a speciﬁc caller from the Caller ListWith the handset With the base unit To erase all entries in the Caller List With the handset With the base unitPress Å or Ä to enter Caller List Press Å or Ä to select All clear One-Touch Dialer Storing a Phone Number in the Direct Button 1234567890123456 Dialling the Stored Number in the Direct Button789012 Using the Directory Storing Names and Numbers in the DirectoryDirectory, press FWD/EDIT É Yes key Directory= 20 items Enter a name, up to 15 characters using Dialling buttons p Using the Directory Selecting Characters to Enter NamesIf you make a mistake while entering a name Keys When ﬁnished, press Å Next key For example, to enter Tom JonesDirectory , press FWD/EDIT É Eight times Finding Items in the Directory To search for a name by initial Desired item is displayed Press Ç or É to Enter the directory list# Press the dialling button for ﬁrst letter of the desired Index table Dialling from the DirectoryKeys Index Editing an Item in the Directory Erasing an Item from the Directory Paging the base unit from the handset IntercomPaging the handset from the base unit Handset locator Transferring a Call Using the Intercom IntercomFrom the handset to the base unit From the base unit to the handset How to Use the Pause Button Special FeaturesFor Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users Automatic Security Code Setting Special FeaturesCall Waiting and Caller ID Compatible Recall Button Points to Set recall time, Selecting the recall timeHSet recall time Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Automatic Answering OperationMonitoring incoming calls Press ANSWER!ON to turn on the answering Listening to Messages Listening to only new messagesListening to all recorded messages During playback From the Handset Listening to MessagesTo call back the displayed number 0112233445 Message Erasing Messages Erasing a speciﬁc messageErasing all messages Within 5 seconds, press Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Summary of remote operation Setting the Remote Code Enter a remote code using a 2-digitTo check the remote code Number Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice MenuShaded boxes are voice prompts All Message Playback New Message PlaybackRecording a Memo Message Erasing All Messages Direct commands Direct Remote Operation Turning on the answering system Skipping the greeting messageUnit hangs up and will not answer Calls until turned on again Enter the desired direct commands p Remote Operation with the HandsetVoice menu To end remote operation, press RECALL/PLAYBACK During playback You can also press Back Ç to repeat Message Voice menu will start pAnswer off is heard and the answering System is turned off #Tuck the telephone line Wall MountingCord inside the wall Wall Template To charge the handset batteryPlace the handset in the cradle as Using the Belt Clip Using an Optional HeadsetConnecting the headset to the handset To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Battery Replacement If the Following Appear Handset display Base unit display SUN 1200AM 0 message Greeting record Recording errorSUN 1200AM Message full Handset in use Cordless Telephone ProblemRemedy Before Requesting Help Digits long, the number will not be Problem Remedy Answering System ProblemRemedyBefore Requesting Help Message full ﬂashes During playback, the unit starts to ring and stops playback General ProblemRemedy For New Zealand Customers Adding Another Phone Safety Instructions SafetyInstallations Environment Placement Safety Instructions Medical Shock-Resistant Handset only Splash-Resistant Handset onlyDo not immerse in water or leave under running water For New Zealand Users Only Important Information For Australia only InstallationInstructions to customer Service difficulties Important Information For Australia onlyPage 62, 4-chome, Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan PQQX13096ZB-BM SM0501NA1071