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Location of Controls
Base unit
CALLER IQ Indicator (p. 63)
VM (Voice mail)
Indicator
(p. 48, 49, 50)
(VM)
(Voice mail)
Button (p. 49, 50)
Antenna (p. 3, 11)
Hook (p. 54, 55)
(TONE)
Button (p. 51)
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM)
Button (p. 26, 46)
KX-TG
2257
Charge Contacts
(p. 13)
CALLER IQ
R IQ
AUTO
AM
TONE
INT TOR
FL
ASH CA
TE RING
ER
VOL
UME
MIC
IN USE/CHARGE
Indicator (p. 12)
MIC (Microphone)
(p. 25)
VOLUME , Buttons
(p. 26, 47)
(AUTO/PROGRAM)
Button (p. 36, 37)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
Button (p. 26, 52)
(FLASH/CALLÒWAIT)
Button (p. 52, 53)
(MUTE/RINGER)
Button (p. 18, 51)
(SP-PHONE)
(Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator (p. 25, 27)
Handset
Back side
Antenna
Speaker
(p. 21)
Receiver (p. 24)
(MUTE)
Button (p. 51)
(FUNCTION)
Button
(p. 16, 33, 39, 48)
Headset Jack (p. 56)
(TALK) Button
(p. 21, 27, 31)
(Speakerphone)
Button (p. 22, 27, 31)
(TONE)
Button (p. 51)
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICEÒMAIL)
Button (p. 49, 50, 52, 53)
MUTE
SP-PH
ONE
1
4
7
CH
2
5
8
0
EDIT
CL
R
HOLD
COM
3
6
9
REDIA
L
Display (p. 8)
(CALLER!IQ)
Button
(p. 10, 64, 65, 66)
(OFF)
Button
(p. 21, 29, 39, 46)
Navigator Key ( , , , )
(p. 16, 22, 24, 29, 38, 48)
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR)
Button (p. 23, 35, 39, 46)
(REDIAL/PAUSE)
Button
(p. 22, 23, 52)
Microphone (p. 21)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)
How to use the Navigator key
This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.
CH EDIT
•Pressing the up or down arrow allows you to enter the
Caller List and scroll through the function menu, the
Caller List and the directory list. It is also used to adjust the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes.
•Pressing the right or left arrow allows you to enter the directory list and move the cursor when entering items.
The right arrow is used to select or confirm your menu choices and to edit a phone number of the Caller List into one of 3 patterns.
The left arrow is used to select a clearer channel.
Throughout this Operating Instructions, the navigator key is indicated by the arrows Ö, Ñ, Ü or á.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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Display
The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
Recharge
The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery
(p. 13).
Received calls
(Handset on the base unit)
The display shows that you have received new calls (p. 29). To check the new calls, lift the handset and press
Ö or
Ñ
.
Received calls
G
(Handset off the base unit)
The display shows that you have received new calls (p. 29). To check the new calls, press
Ö or
Ñ
.
12 new calls
GF H
=Directory
This display shows the number of new calls when
Ö or
Ñ is pressed while the handset is off the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press
Ö
.
To search from the oldest call, press
Ñ
(p. 29).
To go to the directory list, press
á
(Directory key).
Voicemail
The display shows the voice mail message(s) is/are recorded (p. 50).
Ringer off
ROBINSON,TINA
1-000-222-3333
When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF
(p. 18), “Ringer off” will flash for about 45 seconds after completing operations such as talk, viewing the Caller List or programming.
When a call is received, the display shows the caller’s name and number after the first ring.
Talk
01-06-35
No link to base
Place on cradle and try again.
During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35 seconds). The battery strength is also displayed
(p. 13).
The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit and try again.
SMITH,JACK
1-222-333-4444
11:20A JAN10
✕
3
Ann
123-456-7890
This is a name from the Caller List.
The display shows:
— the caller’s name,
— the caller’s number,
— the time and date of the last call
(ex. Jan. 10, 11:20 AM), and
— the number of times called (ex. 3 times).
This is a name from the directory. The stored name and phone number are displayed.
BROWN,NANCY
1-555-666-7777
----Waiting----
A second call is received during a conversation
(p. 52).
Please lift up and try again.
Ö
,
Ñ
,
Ü or
á was pressed while the handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the button again.
Not available
While the base unit was in use,
Ö or
Ñ was pressed to search the Caller List/directory list,
á was pressed to select an option or
(HOLD/INTERCOM/CLEAR) was pressed.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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10
Display
Directory full
Save error
When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 34, 39).
While programming procedure, the handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again.
[Caller IQ on]
Caller IQ service is set to ON.
Set Caller IQ to on.
(CALLER!IQ) was pressed after while Caller IQ function was OFF.
or ,
Download incomplete.
Directory full.
When trying to download an item in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 65).
Download incomplete.
Try again.
During downloading, the unit has lost communication with openLCR.
Settings
Connections
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected.
Hook
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
Telephone Line Cord
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
Raise the antenna.
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z).
•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 page 58.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you cannot access those services.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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Settings
Installing the Battery in the Handset
Insert the battery into the handset as shown (#), matching the correct polarity. Press the battery down until it places into the compartment ($).
When finished, close the cover.
2
1
12
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before initial use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds.
OR
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the handset display.
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display prompt
(flashing)
Battery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge” is displayed on
—“ the handset,
” flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
Recharge
•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “ ” will continue to flash.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):
Operation
While in use (TALK)
While not in use (Standby)
Operating time
Up to 5 hours
Up to 11 days
•The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature.
•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth
once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or
high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.
•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit until “Recharge” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes. This will maximize the battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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14
Settings
Dialing Mode
If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
1 Press
(FUNCTION)
.
--------------
H
Save directory
Ringer volume
2 Scroll to “Program” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Ringer pattern
H
Program
--------------
3 Press
á
.
--------------
H
Set flash time
Save mailbox#
4 Scroll to “Set dial mode” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Set line mode
H
Set dial mode
Talk switching
5 Press
á
.
6
7
Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Press
á
(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
Dial mode
GF
:Tone
H
=Save
Dial mode
GF
:Pulse
H
=Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
1
Press
(FUNCTION)
.
--------------
H
Save directory
Ringer volume
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Ringer pattern
H
Program
--------------
3
Press
á
.
--------------
H
Set flash time
Save mailbox#
4
Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Voicemail tone
H
Set line mode
Set dial mode
5
Press
á
.
6
7
Select “B” or “A” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Press
á
(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
Line mode
GF
:A
H
=Save
Line mode
GF
:B
H
=Save
Line mode
:B
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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Programmable Functions
You can program the following function items using the handset near
the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
Press
(FUNCTION)
.
<Function menu>*
--------------
H
Save directory
Ringer volume
Ringer pattern
Program
--------------
Press
á
.
<Function menu>*
--------------
H
Set flash time
Save mailbox#
Voicemail tone
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
CallerID edit
LCD contrast
--------------
To store an item in the directory (p. 39).
To select the ringer volume (p. 18).
To select the ringer pattern (p. 19).
To select the flash time (p. 53).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 48).
To set the voice mail tone (p. 49).
To select the line mode (p. 15).
To select the dialing mode (p. 14).
To set the Auto Talk feature (p. 17).
To set the Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature (p. 33).
To select the LCD contrast (p. 20).
During programming:
*To select a desired function item, scroll through the items by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Then press
á to go to the next step.
•“--------------” indicates the beginning or end of the function menu
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing
(OFF)
.
.
•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit the programming mode.
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•If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “No link to base Place on cradle and try again.
” is displayed.
Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing or . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
1
2
Press
(FUNCTION)
.
Scroll to “Program” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Ringer pattern
H
Program
--------------
3
4
Press
á
.
Scroll to “Talk switching” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Set dial mode
H
Talk switching
CallerID edit
5
Press
á
.
6
Select “On” or “Off” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Auto talk
GF
:Off
H
=Save
Auto talk
GF
:On
H
=Save
7
Press
á
(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
Auto talk
:On
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift up the handset to answer a call, leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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18
Programmable Functions
Ringer Volume
You can program the handset or base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the handset or base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
3
4
With the handset
Press
(FUNCTION)
.
1
2 Scroll to “Ringer volume” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
5
Save directory
H
Ringer volume
Ringer pattern
Press
á
.
Select the desired volume by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the volume will change and ring.
•If you set to OFF, the unit will not ring.
Press
á
(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
HIGH
Ringer
Low
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ High
GF H
=Save
Ö Ñ
LOW
Ringer
Low
❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
High
GF H
=Save
Ö Ñ
OFF
GF
Ringer off
H
=Save
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
•When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.
With the base unit
To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press
(MUTE/RINGER)
.
•Each time you press the button, the ringer volume will change and ring.
To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold
(MUTE/RINGER) until 2 beeps sound.
To turn the ringer ON, press
(MUTE/RINGER)
.
•The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.
Ringer Pattern
You can select the handset or the base unit ringer pattern out of 6 patterns. When an incoming call is being received, the unit rings in the selected pattern.
Your phone comes from the factory set to 1.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
With the handset
Press
(FUNCTION).
1
2 Scroll to “Ringer pattern” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Ringer volume
H
Ringer pattern
Program
3 Press
á
.
•The current setting is displayed.
Ringer pattern
GF
:1
H
=Save
4 Select the desired ringer pattern by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the ringer pattern will change and ring.
•You can also select the ringer pattern by pressing dialing buttons (1) to
(6).
•If you set the ringer volume to OFF, the handset will not ring (p. 18).
5 Press
á
(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
Ringer pattern
GF
:3
H
=Save
Ringer pattern
:3
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
With the base unit
1 Press
(MUTE/RINGER)
.
•The base unit rings in the current setting.
2 Within 5 seconds, select the desired ringer pattern by pressing dialing buttons (1) to (6).
•Each time you press the buttons, the ringer pattern will change and ring.
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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Programmable Functions
LCD Contrast
You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
1
2
Press
(FUNCTION)
.
Scroll to “Program” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Ringer pattern
H
Program
--------------
3
Press
á
.
4
5
Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
Press
á
.
CallerID edit
H
LCD contrast
--------------
LCD contrast
Low
❚ ❚ ❚
High
GF H
=Save
6
Select the desired contrast by pressing
Ö or
Ñ
.
•Each time you press Ö or Ñ, the LCD contrast will change.
7 Press
á
(Save key).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
LCD contrast
Low
❚
High
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
