Panasonic Kx-tg2000b Operating Instructions

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Displays
Chapter 1PreparationBase unit
Cordless handset
BAuto Attendant Icon
AVoice Mail Icon
BLine Status Icon
CBattery Icon
D
AThe handset in-use icon indicates the status of registered cordless
handsets. If a cordless handset is in the talk or intercom mode, or
listening to messages, the relevant number is displayed.
BIf you turn the Automated Attendant System on, the relevant line icon is
displayed (p. 59).
CThe time and date are displayed on the first line in the standby mode.
The display shows the dialed number, call status, programming options
and directory items etc. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, caller
information will be displayed (p. 40).
AThe voice mail icon flashes if
there is at least one new
message in your mailbox (p. 71).
During playback, it will be
displayed.
12:00AM JAN. 1
AHandset In-Use Icon
C
Off(invisible)  The line is free.
OnThe line is being used.
FlashingA call is on hold. The Automated Attendant System or
Answering System is responding to a call (p. 58, 65).
Flashing quicklyA call is being received.
CThe battery icon indicates the battery strength (p. 17).
DThe handset number ([1] to [8]) is displayed in the standby mode 
(p. 19, 53). The display shows the dialed number, call status,
programming options and directory items etc. If you subscribe to a Caller
ID service, caller information will be displayed (p. 40). 
Backlit LCD displays
Both the base unit and cordless handset have a backlit LCD display. 
The lighted cordless handset display will stay on for about 10 seconds after
pressing a button or lifting the handset off the charger.
BThe line status icons function as follows. [1] 
						

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Installation
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
•If the backup battery has been discharged during a power failure, the unit will not
work. If required, you can connect a standard telephone on the same line. See
page 91.BATTERY Indicator:
•The BATTERY indicator lights while
the battery is being charged. (This is
normal.)
•During a power failure (or if the AC
adaptor is disconnected), the
BATTERY indicator shows the
battery strength:
Full to Medium: The indicator lights.
Low: The indicator flashes.
No power: The indicator light is off.
Installing the Backup Battery in the Base Unit
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery works as emergency power during a power
failure. The fully charged backup battery provides the base unit with a
minimum of 20 minutes operation. The battery is charged in the base unit
while the AC adaptor is connected (p. 13). It takes about 10 hours to
charge fully.
1Open the battery cover.
2Install the backup battery 
in the battery compartment.
Close the battery cover.
BATTERY Indicator 
						

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Chapter 1Preparation
•Use only a Panasonic Handset for the KX-TG2000B.
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV12 (Order No. PQLV12Z). 
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor
to feel warm during use.)
•The BATTERY indicator lights while the AC adaptor is connected with the backup
battery installed (p. 12). (This is normal.)
Connecting the Handset and AC Adaptor
Handset
Handset
Cord
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
PQLV12
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to 
prevent it from being disconnected.
Hook
Raise the antenna. 
						

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Installation
Connecting the Telephone Line Cord(s)
Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the base unit.
To connect a two-line telephone jack
Two-Line Telephone
Jack (RJ14C)4-Wire Telephone
Line Cord with
GREEN PlugsLINE 2 LINE 1/2
GREEN Plug 
						

							LINE 2 LINE 1/2
TRANSPARENT
Plug GREEN
Plug
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Chapter 1PreparationTo connect two single-line telephone jacks
Single-Line
Telephone Jacks
(RJ11C) LINE2
LINE1
4-Wire Telephone
Line Cord with
GREEN Plugs
2-Wire Telephone Line
Cord with
TRANSPARENT Plugs
If you use the unit as a single-line telephone only
LINE 2 LINE 1/2
TRANSPARENT Plug
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)2-Wire Telephone
Line Cord with
TRANSPARENT
Plugs
•With this connection, you can only use LINE 1. LINE1 
						

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Installation
Connecting the AC Adaptor to the Charger
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. KX-TCA1-G). 
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor
to feel warm during use.)
Handset Battery Charge   
Place the cordless handset on the charger and
charge for about 8 hoursbefore initial use.
Make sure the handset faces forward as
shown.
•The CHARGE indicator lights.
•If you charge the discharged battery, it will be
charged quickly. In that case the handset may feel
warm. This is normal.
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
KX-TCA1
Fasten the AC adaptor cord to 
prevent it from being disconnected. Bottom of 
the charger
CHARGE Indicator 
						

							Up to about 4 days
(flashing)
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Chapter 1Preparation
Approx. battery life
•Battery life may be shortened depending on usage conditions and ambient
temperature.
•Clean the charge contacts of the handset and the charger 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 charger
until “Recharge” is displayed and/or “” flashes. This will maximize the
battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
Handset battery information  
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 16):
Operation
While in use (TALK)
Up to about 8 hours
While not in use (Standby)
Display prompt Battery strength
Handset battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the handset display.
The battery strength is shown as in the chart below.
Fully charged
Medium
Low
Needs to be recharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
— “Recharge” is displayed on the handset,
— “” flashes on the handset display, or
— the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.
•If you DO NOT recharge the battery for more than
15 minutes, the display will keep indicating
“Recharge” and/or “” will continue to flash.[1]
Recharge 
						

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Programmable Settings
Programming Guidelines 
This unit has various programmable functions. Most of them are selected
from the function menu on the display (p. 24).
Base UnitHandset
How to select a function item from the menu
1. Press (FUNCTION)while in the standby mode. The main menu is
displayed.
2. You can scroll through the menu by
pressing  or  . Find the desired
item and point the arrow to the item
by pressing  or  .
3. Press Hto select the item.
4. If the selected item has a sub-menu, it will be displayed. Select the sub-
menu item by pressing  or  , and press H. 
5. You can then select the desired setting.
•(ENTER)is used to select or save a programming setting.
6. When programming is complete, a confirmation tone sounds. The
display will return to the main menu or the sub-menu (if the function item
is in the sub-menu). You can continue programming other items. To
return to the standby mode, press 
(EXIT).
Useful information:
•You can go back to the previous display by pressing Iexcept when entering
characters or numbers. To return to the main menu from the sub-menu, press I.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing 
(EXIT).
•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will return to the standby
mode.
•If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 92).
Ex. “Ringer setting” is at the arrow.
Save directory
Date and time
HRinger setting
(FUNCTION)
(EXIT)(ENTER)
Navigator Key 
(    ,     , I, H)(FUNCTION/EXIT)
(ENTER)
Navigator Key 
(    ,     , I, H)
Base Unit 
						

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Chapter 1PreparationRegistration for Additional Cordless Handsets 
The included cordless handset is pre-registered at the factory and
assigned the handset number 1. Do not try to register the handset
number 1 which has “[1]” on the display. Optional handsets must be
registered at the base unit. You can add up to 7 optional handsets to the
handset number 1. Only one handset can be registered at a time. The
handset number is used as the extension number (p. 32, 58). 
The model number of the optional cordless handset is KX-TGA200B. To
order, contact your dealer or call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate a
dealer.
Make sure that the base unit and cordless handset are in the standby
mode. Registration must be completed within 1 minute.
Base Unit & Handset
1Base unit:
Press 
(FUNCTION).
2Press  or  until the arrow
points to “Registration”, and
press H.
3Press  or  until the arrow
points to “HS registration”,
and press H.
4Cordless handset:
Press 
(FUNCTION).
5Press  or  until the arrow
points to “Registration”, and
press H.
6While “HS registration” is
at the arrow, press H.
Handset
registering
7Base unit/cordless handset:
Wait until a beep sounds on the
base unit and handset and until
both of the displays show the
assigned handset number.
Ex. Handset number is 2.
Handset
registering
•To return to the standby mode,
press (EXIT). 
•The handset number ([1] to [8]) will
be displayed on the handset.
Handset2
registered
Handset2
registered
Base Unit
Cordless Handset
You can store a PIN (Personal
Identification Number) to prevent
unauthorized persons from registering
and using a cordless handset (p. 52).
Once the PIN is set, you must enter
the PIN at registration (p. 53). If you
forget your PIN, please refer to
“Clearing Settings” (p. 89). 
						

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4Select AM or PM by pressing  .
5Press (ENTER).
•A beep sounds. The clock starts
working.
•To return to the standby mode,
press 
(EXIT).
1Press (FUNCTION).
2Press  or  until the arrow
points to “Date and time”,
and press H.
3#Enter the year, and month and
day using 4-digit numbers.
Ex. To set Apr. 7, 2000, enter
“2000”and “0407”.
$Enter the time (hour and
minute) using a 4-digit
number.
Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.
Date and Time Adjustment 
Make sure that the base unit is in the standby mode. 
Base Unit
For Caller ID service users (p. 40)
•The Caller ID information will re-set the clock after the first ring if the adjusted
time is incorrect. However, if the time has not previously been set, the Caller
ID information will not adjust the clock.
•The Caller ID information will automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving
time.
If a power failure occurs, the adjusted date/time will be retained for at least 20
minutes with the backup battery fully charged (p. 12). Readjust if the date/time is
flashing on the display.•When entering the time in step 3, you
cannot enter numbers greater than 12.
Do not use military time.(To set
13:00 hours, enter “0100” and select
“PM” by pressing  .)
Date:2000.01.01
Time:12:00 AM
∨
=PM  ENTER=Save
Date:2000.04.07
Time:09:30 AM
∨
=PM  ENTER=Save
9:30PM APR. 7
•If you enter a wrong number, press
Ior Hto move the cursor to the
incorrect number. Enter the correct
number.
Voice Date/Time Stamp: After each message playback, a synthesized voice will
announce the date and time that each message was recorded (p. 68, 71, 79).
Date:2000.04.07
Time:09:30 PM
∨
=AM  ENTER=Save
•If 3 beeps sound, the setting is not
correct. Start again from step 3.
Programmable Settings