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Panasonic KX-TG2480C Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Phone
KX-TG2480C
Model No.
This unit is compatible with Call Display. To use this feature, you must
subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider.
Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save
for future reference.
For assistance, please call 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at
www.panasonic.ca

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    TG2480C(e).book Page 1 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Operating Instructions 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Phone KX-TG2480C Model No. This unit is compatible with Call Display. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TG2480C(e).book Page 2 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Table of Contents Introduction Viewing the caller list and calling back ......30 Accessory information .
  • Page 3 TG2480C(e).book Page 3 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Table of Contents Making/answering calls, Paging . . . 49 Phonebook ....49 Call Display .
  • Page 4 TG2480C(e).book Page 4 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference. Serial No. Date of purchase (found on the bottom of the unit) Name and address of dealer Attach your purchase receipt here.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    TG2480C(e).book Page 5 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Introduction Accessory information Included accessories No. Accessory items Quantity AC adaptor for base unit 4-wire telephone line cord with green plugs 2-wire telephone line cord with transparent plugs Battery Handset cover Belt clip Shoulder rest attachment Additional/replacement accessories...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    TG2480C(e).book Page 6 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Introduction Incorrect reassembly can cause Important safety electric shock when the unit is subsequently used. instructions 12. Unplug this unit from power outlets and refer servicing to an authorized service When using this unit, basic safety centre when the following conditions precautions should always be followed to occur:...
  • Page 7 TG2480C(e).book Page 7 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Introduction L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately L The AC adaptor is used as the main shielded from external RF (radio disconnect device.

  • Page 8: For Best Performance

    TG2480C(e).book Page 8 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Introduction L The maximum calling distance may be For best performance shortened when the unit is used in the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, undergrounds, near metal Base unit location/noise objects such as wire fences, etc.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    AC adaptor Note: L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV1. L The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC outlet.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Telephone Line Cord

    TG2480C(e).book Page 10 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation Connecting the telephone line cord To connect to a 2-line telephone jack GREEN plug To 2-line telephone jack (RJ14C) 4-Wire telephone line cord with GREEN plugs To connect to 2 single-line telephone jacks TRANSPARENT GREEN plug...
  • Page 11 TG2480C(e).book Page 11 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation If you use the unit as a single-line telephone only TRANSPARENT plug To single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) 2-Wire telephone line cord with TRANSPARENT plugs LINE 1...
  • Page 12 TG2480C(e).book Page 12 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation If you subscribe to a DSL service L Please attach a noise filter (contact your DSL provider) to the telephone line between the base unit and the telephone line jack in the event of the following: –...
  • Page 13 TG2480C(e).book Page 13 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation Connecting 2 single-line telephone jacks Example: DSL line is LINE 2 To single-line telephone jacks (RJ11C) LINE 2 Noise filter (For DSL users) LINE 1 TRANSPARENT GREEN plug plug 1 2-wire telephone line cord with TRANSPARENT plugs 2 4-wire telephone line cord with GREEN plugs...

  • Page 14: Battery Installation

    TG2480C(e).book Page 14 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation Battery installation Battery charge Place the handset on the base unit for 6 Insert the battery (1), and press it hours before initial use. down until it snaps into the compartment (2).
  • Page 15 TG2480C(e).book Page 15 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation Battery strength Battery performance You can confirm the battery strength on the After your Panasonic battery is fully handset display. charged, you can expect the following performance: Battery icon Battery strength...

  • Page 16: Battery Replacement

    – “Recharge battery” – 7 (flashing) – “Charge for 6h” – 8 L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic battery noted on page 5. Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one, and close the cover (see page 14 for battery installation).

  • Page 17: Controls And Display

    TG2480C(e).book Page 17 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation Controls and display Controls Base unit A Hook B LINE 1 indicator C LINE 2 indicator D V.M. (Voice Mail) indicator E Antenna F Charge contacts G CHARGE indicator LOCATOR indicator H {HANDSET LOCATOR}...

  • Page 18: Display

    TG2480C(e).book Page 18 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation Handset Using the navigator key The handset navigator key can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display, by pressing {^} or {V}. Display Handset display items Displayed Meaning...

  • Page 19: Setting The Unit Before Use

    TG2480C(e).book Page 19 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Preparation Soft keys Setting the unit before The handset features 2 soft keys. By pressing a soft key, you can select the function displayed directly above it. L The functions displayed will vary Setting the dialing mode depending on how you are using the If you cannot make calls, change this...

  • Page 20: Making/Answering Calls

    TG2480C(e).book Page 20 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Making/Answering Calls To use the speakerphone Making calls Lift the handset and press {s}. L “SP-phone” will be displayed. Dial the phone number. When the other party answers, speak Soft keys into the microphone.

  • Page 21: Answering Calls

    TG2480C(e).book Page 21 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Making/Answering Calls When finished talking, press {OFF} or Answering calls place the handset on the base unit. To redial the last number dialed When a call is being received, the called line and the ringer indicator flashes rapidly.

  • Page 22: Using The Other Line During A Conversation

    TG2480C(e).book Page 22 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Making/Answering Calls Conference calls Using the other line While you are talking with an outside caller, during a conversation you can make or answer a 2nd call on the other line, and then combine the calls to When you are on a call and another call is establish a conference call.

  • Page 23: Useful Features During A Call

    TG2480C(e).book Page 23 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Making/Answering Calls Voice enhancer Useful features during a This feature clarifies the voice of the call person you are talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and understand. HOLD button This feature allows you to put an outside Press {(VE)} during an outside call.

  • Page 24: Clarity Booster

    TG2480C(e).book Page 24 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Making/Answering Calls Clarity booster PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users) This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is used in an area where A pause is sometimes required when there may be interference.

  • Page 25: For Call Waiting Service Users

    TG2480C(e).book Page 25 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Making/Answering Calls For Call Waiting service users Handset locator To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Call Waiting You can locate a misplaced handset by service. paging it from the base unit. This feature allows you to receive calls Base unit: while you are already talking on the phone.

  • Page 26: Phonebook

    TG2480C(e).book Page 26 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Phonebook L If you want to change the name and Using the phonebook number, press {Edit}, then repeat from step 4. The handset phonebook allows you to Example: make calls without having to dial manually. 555-765-4321 You can add 50 names and phone KEdit...

  • Page 27: Calling Someone In The Phonebook

    TG2480C(e).book Page 27 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Phonebook L To exit the phonebook, press {OFF}. Calling someone in the L To dial the displayed number, press phonebook {C}, {s}, {Line1}, or {Line2}. Phonebook items can be searched for alphabetically by scrolling through the Editing items in the phonebook phonebook items.

  • Page 28: Chain Dial Feature

    TG2480C(e).book Page 28 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Phonebook Chain dial feature This feature allows you to dial phone numbers from the phonebook while you are on a call. Example: Using a long distance calling card 1 Dial from the phonebook: 1-800-012-3456 (Calling card access number).

  • Page 29: Call Display Service

    TG2480C(e).book Page 29 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Call Display Service Visual Call Waiting service Using Call Display If you subscribe to both Call Display and service Visual Call Waiting services, the 2nd caller’s information will be displayed after you hear a Call Waiting tone (page 25).

  • Page 30: Caller List

    TG2480C(e).book Page 30 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Call Display Service L If the line selection is “Auto” (page Caller list 40) and you press {C} or {s}, the indicated line will be selected. If the indicated line is already being used or Caller information for the last 50 different you want to select the other line, callers will be logged in the caller list.

  • Page 31: Editing A Caller's Phone Number Before Calling Back

    TG2480C(e).book Page 31 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Call Display Service Editing a caller’s phone number Storing caller information into before calling back the phonebook You can edit a phone number in the caller Items in the caller list can be stored into the list by adding the long distance code “1”...
  • Page 32 TG2480C(e).book Page 32 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Call Display Service Erasing all items Make sure that you have no missed calls. Press {V} or {^}. Press {Rcvd calls}. Press {All erase}. L To cancel erasing, press {No}. Press {Yes}.

  • Page 33: Voice Mail Service

    TG2480C(e).book Page 33 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Voice Mail Service L If a pause is required when dialing, Using Voice Mail service press {PAUSE} where needed (page 24). Voice Mail is an automatic answering Press {Save}, then press {OFF}. service offered by your telephone company.

  • Page 34: Listening To Voice Mail Messages

    TG2480C(e).book Page 34 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Voice Mail Service Note: Turning VM detection on/off L If “Voice Mail” still remains on the display even after you have listened to Press {MENU}. new messages, turn it off by pressing Scroll to “Initial setting”...

  • Page 35: Programmable Settings

    TG2480C(e).book Page 35 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Programmable Settings Guide to handset programming For your reference, a chart of all programmable functions is printed below. Details for each item can be found on the corresponding pages. To program, press {MENU}, press {V} or {^} to scroll through the menu, and press {Select} when the desired menu item or setting is displayed.

  • Page 36: Ringer Settings

    TG2480C(e).book Page 36 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Programmable Settings Handset ringer tone Ringer settings You can change the ringer tone heard when an outside call is received for each Handset ringer volume line. There are 4 tones and 4 melodies. The default setting for LINE 1 is “Tone 1”...

  • Page 37: Handset Interrupt Tone

    TG2480C(e).book Page 37 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Programmable Settings – another person answers the call using Call options another phone connected on the same line. L If LINE 1 and LINE 2 have different Auto talk ringer patterns and both lines receive When this feature is turned on, you can calls simultaneously, both ringers will answer a call by lifting the handset off the...

  • Page 38: Voice Enhancer

    TG2480C(e).book Page 38 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Programmable Settings Voice enhancer Display options You can turn the voice enhancer feature on or off. The default setting is OFF. Handset LCD contrast Press {MENU}. You can adjust the handset display contrast.

  • Page 39: Telephone Settings

    TG2480C(e).book Page 39 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Programmable Settings Line mode Telephone settings The line mode for both lines is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If Flash time k and l on the handset are not displayed properly when another phone The flash time depends on your telephone connected to the same line is in use, the...

  • Page 40: Line Selection

    TG2480C(e).book Page 40 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Programmable Settings Line selection Other options The line selection mode determines which line is selected when you press {C} or Handset key tone {s}. “Auto” (default): When making a call, You can select whether or not key tones LINE 1 will be selected, If that line is are heard when keys are pressed.

  • Page 41: Customer Support

    The handset can display the Internet address where you can download operating instructions for this product using your computer. Press {MENU}. Scroll to “Customer support” by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {Select}. L “www.panasonic.ca” will be displayed. Press {OFF}.

  • Page 42: Programming Via Direct Commands

    TG2480C(e).book Page 42 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Programmable Settings Programming via direct commands You can also program most features using “direct commands”—special codes that take you directly to the feature you wish to program and allow you to select the desired setting. There is no need to scroll through the unit’s menus.
  • Page 43 TG2480C(e).book Page 43 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Programmable Settings Feature Feature code Setting code Page VM tone detect Line 1 {1}: On {0}: Off page 33 {0} {7} {2} {1} Line 2 {0} {7} {2} {2} Change language {1}: English {2}: French page 38 {0} {8}...

  • Page 44: Useful Information

    TG2480C(e).book Page 44 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the Wall mounting telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push the adaptor in the direction of the arrows The base unit can be mounted on a wall (1 and 2).

  • Page 45: Headset (Optional)

    Connecting an optional headset to the the handset (2). handset allows hands-free phone conversations. Please use only a L The unit will beep once, the CHARGE Panasonic headset. See page 5 for indicator will light, and “Charging” compatible headsets and ordering will be displayed. information.

  • Page 46: Belt Clip

    TG2480C(e).book Page 46 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Belt clip Shoulder rest attachment You can hang the handset on your belt or Use the shoulder rest attachment if you pocket using the included belt clip. need to keep your hands free during a conversation.

  • Page 47: Error Messages

    TG2480C(e).book Page 47 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the handset. Display message Cause & solution L The line is being used. You can select the other line by Busy pressing {Line1} or {Line2} (page 30).

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    TG2480C(e).book Page 48 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Troubleshooting General use Problem Cause & solution The unit does not work. L Make sure that the battery is installed correctly (page 14). L Check the connections (page 9–11). L Fully charge the battery (page 14).

  • Page 49: Making/Answering Calls, Paging

    TG2480C(e).book Page 49 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Making/answering calls, Paging Problem Cause & solution Static is heard, sound L Move the handset and the base unit away from other cuts in and out. electrical appliances. Interference from other L Move closer to the base unit.

  • Page 50: Call Display

    TG2480C(e).book Page 50 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Call Display Problem Cause & solution The handset does not L You have not subscribed to Call Display service. display the caller’s name Contact your telephone company to subscribe. and/or phone number.

  • Page 51: Battery Recharge

    TG2480C(e).book Page 51 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Battery recharge Problem Cause & solution “Recharge battery” is L Fully charge the battery (page 15). displayed, 7 flashes or the handset beeps intermittently. “Charge for 6h” and L The battery has been discharged. Fully charge the 8 are displayed and battery (page 15).

  • Page 52: Important Information

    TG2480C(e).book Page 52 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Important information NOTICE: Caution: This equipment meets the applicable Users should not attempt to make such Industry Canada Terminal Equipment connections themselves, but should Technical Specifications. This is contact the appropriate electric confirmed by the registration number.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    TG2480C(e).book Page 53 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Useful Information Specifications Base unit Operating environment: 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F) Frequency: 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz Dimensions: Approx. height 85 mm x width 175 mm x depth 200 mm (3 "...

  • Page 54: Warranty

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 55: Index

    TG2480C(e).book Page 55 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Index L LCD contrast: 38 Index Line mode: 39 Line selection: 40 A Accessories: 5 M Making calls: 20 Answering calls: 21 Message alert: 34 Auto talk: 21, 37 Microphone: 20 B Backlit display: 19 Mute: 23 Backlit handset keypad: 19...
  • Page 56 TG2480C(e).book Page 56 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Index W Wall mounting: 44 Warranty: 54...
  • Page 57 TG2480C(e).book Page 57 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Notes...
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  • Page 60 TG2480C(e).book Page 60 Monday, December 26, 2005 2:49 PM Copyright: This material is copyrighted by Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd., and may be reproduced for internal use only. All other reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written consent of Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

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