Kx-Tg2583B Useful Information

2.4GHz Cordless Answering System Preparation Model No.

KX-TG2583B KX-TG2583S KX-TG2583W

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

Operating Instructions
Cordless Telephone Answering System

KX-TG2583B

Useful Information

Caller ID Compatible
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use.
Panasonic World Wide Web address:http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Before Initial Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 80 before use. Read and understand all instructions.
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.
Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s name andphone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting.

Attach your purchase receipt here. For your future reference
Serial No.
(found on the bottom of the unit)

Date of purchase

Name and address of dealer

Accessories (included) For extra orders, call1-800-332-5368.
AC Adaptor (p. 10)
Order No. PQLV10Z

Wall Mounting Adaptor (p. 68)
Order No. PQKL10038Z3 (Black, Silver) PQKL10038Z1 (White)

one Telephone Line Cord (p. 10)

one Belt Clip (p. 70)
Order No. PQKE10127Z1 (Black, Silver) PQKE10127Z2 (White)

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For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about6 hours before initial use (p. 11).
The battery is beneath this cover.

Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is: Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or another cordless phone. In a HIGH and CENTRAL locationwith no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the antennas.

Note:
While using the handset: •If you are near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from the receiver. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit. •If more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the othercordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.

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Contents
Preparation
Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connections . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Selecting the Dialing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Selecting the Line Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Programmable Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 15 Setting the Auto Talk Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Selecting the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preparing the Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Greeting Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Programming Summary for the Answering System. . . . . . . . . . 21 Day and Time Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Selecting the Caller’s Recording Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Selecting the Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cordless Telephone
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 With the...