KXTG2420 User Guide
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Operating Instructions 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Phone Model No. Charge the battery for 6 hours before using the unit and save for customers in the U.S.A. Please read these Operating Instructions before initial use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider. To use . or Puerto Rico. KX-TG2420 This unit is compatible with Caller ID. For assistance, visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com for future reference.
Operating Instructions 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Phone Model No. Charge the battery for 6 hours before using the unit and save for customers in the U.S.A. Please read these Operating Instructions before initial use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider. To use . or Puerto Rico. KX-TG2420 This unit is compatible with Caller ID. For assistance, visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com for future reference.
KXTG2420 User Guide
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...31 Handset ringer tone 31 Call options 32 Auto talk 32 Voice enhancer 32 Caller ID edit 32 Display options 33 Handset LCD contrast 33 Display language 33 Telephone settings 33 Dialing mode 33 Flash time 33 Line mode 34 Other options 34 Handset key tone 34 Re-registering the handset 34 Customer support 35 Programming via direct commands . . . 36 Direct commands chart 36 Useful Information Wall mounting 38 Error messages 40 Troubleshooting 41 General use 41 Programmable settings 41 Making/answering calls, Paging . . . 42 Phonebook 42 Caller ID 43 Battery charge 44 Power...
...31 Handset ringer tone 31 Call options 32 Auto talk 32 Voice enhancer 32 Caller ID edit 32 Display options 33 Handset LCD contrast 33 Display language 33 Telephone settings 33 Dialing mode 33 Flash time 33 Line mode 34 Other options 34 Handset key tone 34 Re-registering the handset 34 Customer support 35 Programming via direct commands . . . 36 Direct commands chart 36 Useful Information Wall mounting 38 Error messages 40 Troubleshooting 41 General use 41 Programmable settings 41 Making/answering calls, Paging . . . 42 Phonebook 42 Caller ID 43 Battery charge 44 Power...
KXTG2420 User Guide
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... a soft key, you are using the unit. L The functions displayed will vary depending on . 5 Battery strength Soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. Rcvd Kcalls Phone book L Preparation Soft key examples: Display function Action Rcvd calls Enters caller list VM Dials Voice Mail access number Backlit display The handset display will also light when a call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 15 They will light for a few seconds after pressing any of the handset's controls or lifting the handset off the base unit...
... a soft key, you are using the unit. L The functions displayed will vary depending on . 5 Battery strength Soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. Rcvd Kcalls Phone book L Preparation Soft key examples: Display function Action Rcvd calls Enters caller list VM Dials Voice Mail access number Backlit display The handset display will also light when a call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 15 They will light for a few seconds after pressing any of the handset's controls or lifting the handset off the base unit...
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... needed (page 19). While using the receiver, press {V} or {^} repeatedly. Example: 3334444 KFlash CallL L To correct a digit, press {} to the receiver, press {C}. L If a pause is talking on the base unit. L "SP-phone" will be displayed. 2 Dial the phone number. 3 When the other party has difficulty hearing you can switch from the receiver to the speakerphone by pressing {s}. Making/Answering Calls Making calls Soft keys {C} {s} {*} {PAUSE} {REDIAL} {OFF} Navigator key {MUTE} {CLEAR} {HOLD} Microphone...
... needed (page 19). While using the receiver, press {V} or {^} repeatedly. Example: 3334444 KFlash CallL L To correct a digit, press {} to the receiver, press {C}. L If a pause is talking on the base unit. L "SP-phone" will be displayed. 2 Dial the phone number. 3 When the other party has difficulty hearing you can switch from the receiver to the speakerphone by pressing {s}. Making/Answering Calls Making calls Soft keys {C} {s} {*} {PAUSE} {REDIAL} {OFF} Navigator key {MUTE} {CLEAR} {HOLD} Microphone...
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... can turn the ringer off While the handset is being received, the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. 1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}. To make a call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 17 To activate this feature, see page 32. L The last number dialed will ring the next time a call by pressing any button except {V or {OFF}. (Any key talk feature) 2 When finished talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the base unit. Temporary ringer off temporarily...
... can turn the ringer off While the handset is being received, the ringer indicator flashes rapidly. 1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}. To make a call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 17 To activate this feature, see page 32. L The last number dialed will ring the next time a call by pressing any button except {V or {OFF}. (Any key talk feature) 2 When finished talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the base unit. Temporary ringer off temporarily...
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... to the conversation, press {MUTE}, {C}, or {s}. Example: Talk 00-00-30 L "" will be displayed. Note: L If another phone is connected on the same line (page 9), you can mute your voice, press {MUTE}. on the display. g3=V.E. MUTE button You can also take the call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). L To return to hear you turn this feature on or off by programming (page 32). Making/Answering Calls Useful features during a call HOLD button This feature allows you to put...
... to the conversation, press {MUTE}, {C}, or {s}. Example: Talk 00-00-30 L "" will be displayed. Note: L If another phone is connected on the same line (page 9), you can mute your voice, press {MUTE}. on the display. g3=V.E. MUTE button You can also take the call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). L To return to hear you turn this feature on or off by programming (page 32). Making/Answering Calls Useful features during a call HOLD button This feature allows you to put...
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Making/Answering Calls Clarity booster This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is sometimes required when making outside calls with a PBX: 1 Press {9}. 2 Press {PAUSE}, then dial the phone number. This feature will turn off when you hang up or put a call on , battery operating time will flash on " or "Booster off manually. 1 Press {MENU} during an outside call . L While this feature is turned on hold. PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users) A pause is used in an...
Making/Answering Calls Clarity booster This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is sometimes required when making outside calls with a PBX: 1 Press {9}. 2 Press {PAUSE}, then dial the phone number. This feature will turn off when you hang up or put a call on , battery operating time will flash on " or "Booster off manually. 1 Press {MENU} during an outside call . L While this feature is turned on hold. PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance service users) A pause is used in an...
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...example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.). Press {*} (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. L The handset will return to your area. Note: L The dialing mode will beep for rotary/pulse service users) You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it from the base unit. 1 Base unit: Press {HANDSET LOCATOR} to tone when you are already talking on the phone. L The IN USE indicator will hear a Call Waiting tone. Making/Answering Calls For Call Waiting service users To use Call Waiting, you answer the 2nd call. If you receive a call is...
...example, answering services, telephone banking services, etc.). Press {*} (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. L The handset will return to your area. Note: L The dialing mode will beep for rotary/pulse service users) You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it from the base unit. 1 Base unit: Press {HANDSET LOCATOR} to tone when you are already talking on the phone. L The IN USE indicator will hear a Call Waiting tone. Making/Answering Calls For Call Waiting service users To use Call Waiting, you answer the 2nd call. If you receive a call is...
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....29 Caller ID Service Note: L You can use this handset. 1-555-333-4444 3:10P JUN.29 L To exit the caller list, press {OFF}. 3 Press {C} or {s}. The number of "missed calls". L A Q is not answered, the unit treats the call as a missed call. Example: Handset off the base unit 10 missed calls Rcvd Phone Kcalls book L Note: L When new messages are displayed alternately. Viewing the caller list and calling back 1 Press {V} or {^} to enter the caller list. 2 Press {V} to delete "1" and the area code.) Displayed...
....29 Caller ID Service Note: L You can use this handset. 1-555-333-4444 3:10P JUN.29 L To exit the caller list, press {OFF}. 3 Press {C} or {s}. The number of "missed calls". L A Q is not answered, the unit treats the call as a missed call. Example: Handset off the base unit 10 missed calls Rcvd Phone Kcalls book L Note: L When new messages are displayed alternately. Viewing the caller list and calling back 1 Press {V} or {^} to enter the caller list. 2 Press {V} to delete "1" and the area code.) Displayed...
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... 2. 4 Press {OFF} to exit. The default setting is shown in the caller list can be turned on and reprogram the area codes you can call back an edited number (see "Editing a caller's phone number before calling back", step 3). 3 Press {Save}. L To continue storing other incoming phone numbers each time you call these local numbers using caller information without dialing the area code. Each time you can turn it in the caller list (see page 21, step 3). 2 Press {Next}, then...
... 2. 4 Press {OFF} to exit. The default setting is shown in the caller list can be turned on and reprogram the area codes you can call back an edited number (see "Editing a caller's phone number before calling back", step 3). 3 Press {Save}. L To continue storing other incoming phone numbers each time you call these local numbers using caller information without dialing the area code. Each time you can turn it in the caller list (see page 21, step 3). 2 Press {Next}, then...
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... Voice Mail (VM) access number In order to listen to your Voice Mail messages (page 29), you subscribe to answer the phone or when your line is an automatic answering service offered by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}. 5 Enter your telephone. Note: L Please contact your telephone company for you when you are recorded by the telephone company, not your access number (max. 32 digits). Messages are unavailable to this service in your telephone company's Voice Mail access number. Voice Mail Service Using Voice Mail service Voice Mail is busy...
... Voice Mail (VM) access number In order to listen to your Voice Mail messages (page 29), you subscribe to answer the phone or when your line is an automatic answering service offered by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}. 5 Enter your telephone. Note: L Please contact your telephone company for you when you are recorded by the telephone company, not your access number (max. 32 digits). Messages are unavailable to this service in your telephone company's Voice Mail access number. Voice Mail Service Using Voice Mail service Voice Mail is busy...
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... default setting is on, battery operating time will let you know that you have been recorded. The message indicator on the handset will not flash for new messages while the handset is turned on. 1 Press {C} or {s}, then press {VM} within 15 seconds. Store the number (page 28). Note: L If "Voice Mail" still remains on the display even after you have new Voice Mail messages in use another phone to listen to Voice Mail messages, you have listened to new messages, turn...
... default setting is on, battery operating time will let you know that you have been recorded. The message indicator on the handset will not flash for new messages while the handset is turned on. 1 Press {C} or {s}, then press {VM} within 15 seconds. Store the number (page 28). Note: L If "Voice Mail" still remains on the display even after you have new Voice Mail messages in use another phone to listen to Voice Mail messages, you have listened to new messages, turn...
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...29 page 33 page 34 page 32 page 32 page 33 page 33 page 34 page 34 page 33 Note: L To exit programming, press {OFF} at any time. Set dial mode Set flash time Set line mode - - Voice Mail Message alert LCD contrast Key tone Auto talk Caller ID edit Set tel line Registration Change language Sub-menu 2 - - - - - Store VM access# VM tone detect - - - - - Main menu V.M. access Ringer setting Voice enhancer Customer support Initial setting Sub-menu 1 - Programmable Settings Guide to handset programming For your reference, a chart of all programmable functions is not being used...
...29 page 33 page 34 page 32 page 32 page 33 page 33 page 34 page 34 page 33 Note: L To exit programming, press {OFF} at any time. Set dial mode Set flash time Set line mode - - Voice Mail Message alert LCD contrast Key tone Auto talk Caller ID edit Set tel line Registration Change language Sub-menu 2 - - - - - Store VM access# VM tone detect - - - - - Main menu V.M. access Ringer setting Voice enhancer Customer support Initial setting Sub-menu 1 - Programmable Settings Guide to handset programming For your reference, a chart of all programmable functions is not being used...
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... default setting is HIGH. 1 Press {MENU}. 2 Scroll to "Ringer setting" by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}. Ringer tone 1=Tone 1 KBack dB SaveL L You can change the ringer tone heard when an outside calls. L If you will not ring. 5 Press {Save}, then press {OFF}. For assistance, please call using another phone connected on the same line. is received. L If the ringer volume has been turned off ", and will ring at the low level when paged...
... default setting is HIGH. 1 Press {MENU}. 2 Scroll to "Ringer setting" by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}. Ringer tone 1=Tone 1 KBack dB SaveL L You can change the ringer tone heard when an outside calls. L If you will not ring. 5 Press {Save}, then press {OFF}. For assistance, please call using another phone connected on the same line. is received. L If the ringer volume has been turned off ", and will ring at the low level when paged...
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... {>}. 3 Scroll to "Key tone" by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}. 5 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to "B" and generally should stay at 700 ms unless pressing {Flash} fails to pick up the Call Waiting call. Line mode The line mode is connected via a PBX, certain PBX functions (call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). L Have the handset and base unit near the base unit, you may not work correctly. Set line mode to "A". 1 Press {MENU}. 2 Scroll to "Initial setting" by pressing...
... {>}. 3 Scroll to "Key tone" by pressing {V} or {^}, then press {>}. 5 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to "B" and generally should stay at 700 ms unless pressing {Flash} fails to pick up the Call Waiting call. Line mode The line mode is connected via a PBX, certain PBX functions (call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). L Have the handset and base unit near the base unit, you may not work correctly. Set line mode to "A". 1 Press {MENU}. 2 Scroll to "Initial setting" by pressing...
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... display shows "No link to the base unit. L Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to ring. L Re-install the battery (page 10) and fully charge it. I cannot program items. While programming, the handset starts to reset the unit. Cause & solution L Make sure that the telephone line cord is being used. Move closer and try again. L Plug in the base unit's AC adaptor. L Clean the charge contacts and charge again (page 11). Programmable settings Problem I cannot hear a dial tone. Register the handset again (page 34). Answer...
... display shows "No link to the base unit. L Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to ring. L Re-install the battery (page 10) and fully charge it. I cannot program items. While programming, the handset starts to reset the unit. Cause & solution L Make sure that the telephone line cord is being used. Move closer and try again. L Plug in the base unit's AC adaptor. L Clean the charge contacts and charge again (page 11). Programmable settings Problem I cannot hear a dial tone. Register the handset again (page 34). Answer...
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... feature (page 19). The display exits the phonebook while searching. L The called handset is too far from other electrical units. I cannot redial by pressing {REDIAL}. L Raise the base unit antenna. Cause & solution L You cannot store an item in the phonebook while the handset is in use. Answer the call . L Do not pause for details. Adjust it (page 31). The handset does not ring. Contact your unit is connected to a telephone line with xDSL service...
... feature (page 19). The display exits the phonebook while searching. L The called handset is too far from other electrical units. I cannot redial by pressing {REDIAL}. L Raise the base unit antenna. Cause & solution L You cannot store an item in the phonebook while the handset is in use. Answer the call . L Do not pause for details. Adjust it (page 31). The handset does not ring. Contact your unit is connected to a telephone line with xDSL service...
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... 2nd ring. Contact your unit is connected to a telephone line with xDSL service, we recommend connecting a noise filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Turn it on and try again. L The phone number you dialed might have not subscribed to send caller information (page 24). For assistance, please call back the edited number to call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 43 L The caller requested not to Caller ID service. Useful Information Caller ID Problem The handset...
... 2nd ring. Contact your unit is connected to a telephone line with xDSL service, we recommend connecting a noise filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack. Turn it on and try again. L The phone number you dialed might have not subscribed to send caller information (page 24). For assistance, please call back the edited number to call 1-800-211-PANA (7262). 43 L The caller requested not to Caller ID service. Useful Information Caller ID Problem The handset...
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... assistance, please call . Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for this number must comply with Part 68 of devices that may request that is subject to maintain uninterrupted service. L Registration No found on a telephone line may make necessary modifications to state tariffs. Useful Information FCC and other Authorized Servicer. On the bottom of the unit) L Ringer Equivalence No...
... assistance, please call . Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for this number must comply with Part 68 of devices that may request that is subject to maintain uninterrupted service. L Registration No found on a telephone line may make necessary modifications to state tariffs. Useful Information FCC and other Authorized Servicer. On the bottom of the unit) L Ringer Equivalence No...
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... Power failure: 9, 44 Pulse service: 20 R Redial: 16 Redial list: 17 Registration: 34 Ringer Tone: 31 Volume: 31 Ringer off: 17, 31 Rotary service, tone dialing: 20 S Safety instructions: 6 Soft keys: 15 SP-phone: 16 T Technical information: 48 Troubleshooting Battery charge: 44 Caller ID: 43 General use: 41 Making/answering calls, paging: 42 Phonebook: 42 Power failure: 44 Programmable settings: 41 TTY: 5 V VE (voice enhancer): 18 VM (Voice Mail): 28 Voice enhancer: 18, 32 Voice Mail access number: 28 Volume control Handset receiver: 16 Handset speaker: 16 W Wall mounting...
... Power failure: 9, 44 Pulse service: 20 R Redial: 16 Redial list: 17 Registration: 34 Ringer Tone: 31 Volume: 31 Ringer off: 17, 31 Rotary service, tone dialing: 20 S Safety instructions: 6 Soft keys: 15 SP-phone: 16 T Technical information: 48 Troubleshooting Battery charge: 44 Caller ID: 43 General use: 41 Making/answering calls, paging: 42 Phonebook: 42 Power failure: 44 Programmable settings: 41 TTY: 5 V VE (voice enhancer): 18 VM (Voice Mail): 28 Voice enhancer: 18, 32 Voice Mail access number: 28 Volume control Handset receiver: 16 Handset speaker: 16 W Wall mounting...