Panasonic Kx Tg2970 Operating Instructions Manual

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Programmable Settings
Preparation
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Ringer Volume
You can select the ringer volume to HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or OFF on the base unit 
and the cordless handset separately. The factory preset is HIGH. If set to OFF, the 
unit will not ring for outside calls and will ring at the LOW level for intercom calls. 
•If set to OFF, the base unit displays “Ringer off” while not in use and no new 
calls are in the Caller List. The cordless handset displays “Ringer off” while not 
in use.
•You can also select the ringer volume while an outside call is being received. 
Press [] or [] while the unit is just ringing. 
1Base unit: Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].
Cordless handset: Press [CONF/FUNCTION]
.
2Press [] at “Telephone”.
3Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [] 
or [], then press
 [].
4Press [] at “Ringer volume”. 
5Select the desired volume by pressing [] or 
[].
•The volume will change and ring.
•The number of steps indicates the volume level.
• To turn the ringer OFF, press [] repeatedly 
until “Off ?” is displayed.
6Base unit: Press [] (Save). 
Cordless handset: Press the soft key ( ).
Base UnitHandset
Telephone
Ringer setting
Ringer volume
Ringer volume
 Low   High
Ex. HIGH
Ringer volume
      Off ?
Ex. Off
SAVE
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Ringer Tone 
You can select one of 6 ringer tones for outside calls on the cordless handset. The 
factory preset is “1”.
1Press [CONF/FUNCTION].
2Press [] at “Telephone”.
3Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [] 
or [], then press
 [].
4Scroll to “Ringer tone” by pressing [] or 
[], then press
 [].
5Select the desired tone by pressing [] or 
[].
•The tone will change and ring. If the ringer 
volume has been set to OFF, the unit will not ring.
•You can also select the ringer tone by pressing 
[1] to [6].
6Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF].
Handset
Telephone
Ringer setting
Ringer tone
Ringer tone
             :1
SAVE
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Programmable Settings
Preparation
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Auto Talk 
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer calls by simply lifting the cordless 
handset off the charger without pressing [] or []. To use this feature, turn the 
feature ON. The factory preset is OFF.
•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift up the cordless handset to 
answer a call, leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.
LCD Contrast
You can select the LCD contrast (6 levels) on the base unit and the cordless 
handset separately. The factory preset is “level 3”.
1Press [CONF/FUNCTION].
2Press [] at “Telephone”.
3Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[] or [], then press
 [].
4Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing [] or [], 
then press
 [].
5Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [] or [].
6Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF].
1Base unit: Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].
Cordless handset: Press [CONF/FUNCTION]
.
2Press [] at “Telephone”.
3Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[] or [], then press
 [].
4Press [] at “LCD contrast”.
5Select the desired contrast by pressing [] or 
[].
•The contrast will change.
•The number of steps indicates the contrast level.
6Base unit: Press [] (Save), then press [STOP]. 
Cordless handset: Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF].
Handset
Telephone
Initial setting
Auto talk
Auto talk
            :Off 
SAVE
Base UnitHandset
Telephone
Initial setting
LCD contrast
LCD contrast
 Low   High
Ex. Level 6
SAVE
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Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not 
record your own message, one of 2 pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers 
(p. 25).
To record a greeting message
•If “Recording error” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and 
“Your greeting was not recorded. Record your greeting again.” is 
announced, start again from step1.
To adjust the speaker volume, press [ ] or [ ].
•9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering 
System.
•The number of steps shown on the display indicates the volume level.
To review the greeting 
Press [GREETING].
To erase the greeting 
Press [GREETING], then press [ERASE] while the recorded message is 
being played.
•The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (p. 25).
The total recording time of all messages (greeting and incoming) is about 12 
minutes. We recommend you record a brief greeting message in order to 
leave more time for recording new messages.
Greeting message sample 
“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry I cannot take your call. Please 
leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”
1Press and hold [GREETING] until “Record greeting 
after the beep” is heard.
2After the long beep, talk clearly, about 20 cm (8 
inches) away from the MIC (microphone).
•The elapsed recording time is displayed.
•If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will stop 
recording.
3When finished, press [GREETING] or [STOP].
•To change the greeting, start again from step 1.
Base Unit
[GREETING]
[STOP]
[ERASE]
MIC[   ], [   ]
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Preparing the Answering System
Preparation
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Pre-recorded greeting
If you do not record a greeting (p. 24), one of 2 greetings will be played when a call is 
received, depending on the caller’s recording time (see below).
To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING].
•A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:
NWhen the recording time is set to “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”: “Hello, we are 
not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will 
return your call.”
•If recording time runs out, the unit will automatically switch to the “Greeting only” 
mode (see below), and no new messages will be recorded.
NWhen the recording time is set to “Greeting only”: “Hello, we are not available now. 
Please call again. Thank you for your call.”
 
Caller’s Recording Time 
You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s 
recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”.
Flash Memory Message Backup (Message storage)
Messages stored in memory will not be affected by power failures. All messages 
are saved until you erase them.
1Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].
2Press [] at “Telephone”.
3Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[] or [], then press
 [].
4Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing [] 
or [], then press
 [].
5Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing [] 
or [], then press
 []. 
6Select the recording time by pressing [] or 
[].
•You can also select the recording time by 
pressing [1], [2], [3], or [0] (Greeting only).
7Press [] (Save), then press [STOP].
If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer a call with the greeting 
message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages. 
Base Unit
Telephone
Initial setting
Set answering
Recording time
Recording time
  :3min
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Number of Rings 
You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System 
answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”.
1Press [FUNCTION/EDIT].
2Press [] at “Telephone”.
3Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing 
[] or [], then press
 [].
4Scroll to “Set answering” by pressing [] 
or [], then press
 [].
5Press [] at “Number of rings”. 
6Select the number of rings by pressing [] or 
[].
•You can also select the number of rings by 
pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7].
7Press [] (Save), then press [STOP].
*Toll saver
When you call the unit from a remote location, the number of rings will tell you if 
there are any new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least 
one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new 
messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you 
hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that there are no new messages.
Base Unit
Telephone
Initial setting
Set answering
Number of rings
Number of rings
   :4
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Registration for Additional Handsets Base Unit & Handset
KX-TG2970 includes a base unit and one cordless handset. You can expand the 
system by adding up to 2 additional cordless handsets, sold separately. A maximum 
of 3 cordless handsets can be registered to the base unit. 
Generally a maximum of 3 extensions excluding or including the base unit can 
operate at a time. If 3 other extensions are in use, such as conducting a call, you 
may not be able to use your unit. “System is busy. Please try again 
later.” will be displayed when you try to operate your unit. The maximum 
operating number may decrease, depending on the state of usage, such as using 
the Clarity Booster feature (p. 31), or when the Answering System is taking a call.
The included cordless handset is pre-registered at the factory and assigned 
the extension number 1. You do not need to register this handset which has 
“[1]” on the display. If you purchase accessory cordless handsets, you must 
register each to the base unit. Only one cordless handset can be registered at a 
time. A cordless handset will be assigned the extension number at registration.
The model number of the accessory cordless handset is KX-TGA290. To order, 
contact your dealer or call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate a dealer.
Charge the battery fully. Make sure the base unit and the other cordless 
handsets are not being used.
The cordless handset display shows the instructions 
as shown on the right. 
•The registered number “[1]” to “[3]” is shown on the top right of the display.
•You can stop registration by pressing [OFF] on the cordless handset and pressing 
[MUTE] on the base unit.
•To re-register a cordless handset to a different base unit of the same model, see 
pages 68 and 69.
1Base unit: Press [MUTE].
•The MUTE indicator flashes. After the MUTE indicator starts flashing, the 
rest of the procedure must be completed within 1 minute.
2Cordless handset:
(1) Press the soft key ( )
.
(2) Wait until 3 beeps sound and the display 
shows the new extension number.
• Registration is complete.
KX-TG2970
Up to 2 accessory handsets 
can be added.KX-TGA290
Press MUTE on
base unit, then
OK on handset to
register handset
OK
OK  SP     
Handset [2]
   Registered
IN USE[2]
Ex. Extension number 2
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Making Calls
Using the Base Unit 
You can make a call by simply lifting the handset off the cradle and dialing 
a phone number. To hang up, place the handset on the cradle.
•“Talk” is displayed while using the handset.
To have a hands-free phone 
conversation
To adjust the handset/speaker volume during a conversation
3 levels (High, Medium and Low) are available for the 
handset and 8 levels for the speaker.
To increase, press []. To decrease, press [].
•The number of steps indicates the volume level.
•If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the 
maximum/minimum level, the base unit will beep 3 times.
1Press [DIGITAL SP-PHONE].
•The indicator lights and “SP-phone” 
is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed.
•After a few seconds, the display will 
show the length of the call.
•If you misdial, press [DIGITAL 
SP-PHONE] and start again from 
step 1.
3When the other party answers, talk 
into the MIC (microphone).
4To hang up, press [DIGITAL 
SP-PHONE].
•The indicator goes out.
Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone
For best performance, please note the following:
•Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.
•If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [] to decrease the 
speaker volume.
•You can switch to the handset by lifting it up. To switch back to the 
speakerphone, press [DIGITAL SP-PHONE].
Base Unit
[REDIAL/PAUSE]
[STOP]
[   ], [   ]
MIC
[HOLD]
[DIGITAL SP-PHONE] 
and Indicator[ERASE]
Ex. Handset volume: High
Loud
 Low   High
 
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Making Calls
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To dial after confirming the 
entered number
1. Enter a phone number.
•If you misdial, press [ERASE]. Dial 
the correct number.
•To cancel, press [STOP].
2. Lift the handset or press 
[DIGITAL SP-PHONE].
3. When the other party answers, 
talk into the handset or MIC.
4. To hang up, place the handset or 
press [DIGITAL SP-PHONE].
To redial the last number 
dialed
Lift the handset or press [DIGITAL 
SP-PHONE], then press 
[REDIAL/PAUSE].
To redial after confirming the last 
number dialed
1. Press [REDIAL/PAUSE].
•The last number dialed is 
displayed.
•To cancel, press [STOP].
2. Lift the handset or press 
[DIGITAL SP-PHONE].
•To erase an item, press [ERASE] 
while the number is displayed. 
To put a call on hold
Press [HOLD].
•“Hold” is displayed and the DIGITAL 
SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
•If using the handset, you can place it 
on the cradle.
To release the hold;
– 
when using the handset, press 
[HOLD].
– when using the speakerphone, 
press 
[DIGITAL SP-PHONE] or lift 
the handset.
•Cordless handset users can release 
the hold by pressing [] or [].
•If a call is kept holding for 6 minutes, 
an alarm tone will start to sound. After 
4 additional minutes on hold the call 
will be disconnected.
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Using the Cordless Handset 
To have a hands-free phone 
conversation
To adjust the receiver/speaker volume while talking
3 levels (High, Medium and Low) are available for the 
receiver and 6 levels for the speaker.
To increase, press []. To decrease, press [].
•The number of steps indicates the volume level.
•If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the 
maximum/minimum level, the cordless handset will beep 3 times.
1Press [].
•“Talk” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed.
•After a few seconds, the display will 
show the length of the call.
3To hang up, press [OFF] or place 
the cordless handset on the charger.
1Press [].
•“SP-phone” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
•The dialed number is displayed.
•After a few seconds, the display will 
show the length of the call.
3When the other party answers, talk 
into the microphone.
4To hang up, press [OFF] or place the 
cordless handset on the charger.
Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone
For best performance, please note the following:
•Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.
•If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press
 [] to decrease the 
speaker volume.
•While talking using 
[], you can switch to a hands-free phone conversation 
by pressing []. To switch back to the receiver, press 
[].
Handset
[   ], [   ], [   ], [   ]
[PAUSE/REDIAL]
[   ][    ]
[OFF]
[HOLD/CLEAR]
Microphone
Loud
 Low   High 
Ex. Receiver volume: High
Speaker volume: Level 6
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