Panasonic KX-TGE262 User Manual

Operating Instructions
Link-to-Cell Bluetooth Convergence Solution
Model No.
KX-TGE260
KX-TGE262
KX-TGE263
KX-TGE264
KX-TG454SK
KX-TGE270
KX-TGE272
KX-TGE273
KX-TGE274
KX-TGE275
KX-TG465SK
Model shown is KX-TGE260.
Before initial use, see “Getting Started”
on page 11.
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Please read these operating instructions before using the unit and save them for
future reference.
Consulte “Guía Rápida Española”, página 79.
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Panasonic KX-TGE262 Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	KX-TGE262
Category	Cordless Telephone
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Model Composition

Details the different model numbers and their configurations, listing base unit and handset parts.

Accessory Information

Lists supplied accessories for various unit quantities and details optional replacement accessories.

Other Information

General notes on product design, specifications, and operation, including optional handset and Bluetooth devices.

Important Information

For Your Safety

Crucial safety precautions to prevent severe injury, property loss, and electric shock.

Installation and Location

Guidelines for safe and proper installation and placement of the unit.

Operating Safeguards

Precautions for safe operation, cleaning, and disassembly of the product.

Battery

Guidelines for handling, charging, and recycling rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

Important Safety Instructions

General safety precautions to follow when using the product to reduce risks.

Base Unit Location/Avoiding Noise

Advice on optimal placement for best performance and clear reception.

Environment

Recommendations for product placement and operating conditions to ensure proper function.

Routine Care

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the product's exterior surface.

Product Disposal, Transfer, or Return

Guidance on data protection and handling the product before disposal.

Specifications

Getting Started

Connections

Step-by-step guide for connecting the base unit, charger, and telephone line.

Battery Installation

Instructions on how to correctly install batteries into the handset.

Battery Charging

Details on charging the handset batteries and confirming charge status.

Notes on Setup

Important notes regarding connections, battery installation, and charging procedures.

Battery Level Indicators

Explanation of icons indicating the battery charge status on the handset.

Intelligent Eco Mode

Description of the feature that reduces handset power consumption.

Controls: Handset and Base Unit

Identification of buttons, keys, and indicators on the handset and base unit.

Display Icons/Indicators

Explanation of various icons shown on the handset and base unit displays.

Language Settings

How to set the display and voice guidance languages for the unit.

Date and Time

Instructions for setting the current date and time on the unit.

Recording Greeting Message

Guide to recording a custom greeting for the answering system.

Other Settings

Information on smart function key usage and dialing modes.

Setting the Smart Function Key

How to configure features activated by the Smart function key.

Dialing Mode

How to change the dialing mode for different telephone line services.

Link to Cell

Link to Cell Feature

Explanation of connecting cellular phones via Bluetooth for making/answering calls.

Pairing a Cellular Phone

Steps to pair a cellular phone with the base unit for Bluetooth connectivity.

Unpairing a Cellular Phone

Procedure to cancel a stored cellular phone pairing from the base unit.

Link to Cell Settings

Configuration options for cellular call reception and ringtone synchronization.

Auto Connection to Bluetooth Devices

How the base unit automatically reconnects paired Bluetooth devices.

Connecting/Disconnecting Cellular Phone Manually

How to manually connect or disconnect a paired cellular phone from the base unit.

Cellular Line Only Mode

Setting the unit to use only cellular lines, disabling landline features.

Cellular Line Selection

Choosing which cellular line (or manual selection) to use for calls.

Storing Your Area Code

Adding your area code for automatic prefixing on local cellular calls.

Changing the Bluetooth PIN

How to change the PIN for pairing Bluetooth devices securely.

Making/Answering Calls Using the Handset

Making Cellular Calls

Instructions for making calls using paired cellular phones via the handset.

Making Landline Calls

Instructions for making calls using the landline connection via the handset.

Using the Speakerphone

How to use the speakerphone function during calls made with the handset.

Answering Calls

How to answer incoming calls on the handset.

Using the Smart Function Key

How to use the Smart function key to answer calls quickly.

Call Features: Hold and Mute

Explains how to put calls on hold and mute the microphone during a call.

Flash for Landline Calls

Using the FLASH feature for PBX or optional telephone services.

Call Waiting & Caller ID

How to handle calls when using call waiting services.

Handset Audio Features

Enhancing audio quality with clarity booster, noise reduction, and equalizer.

Call Share

How to join an existing call with another unit.

Transferring Calls and Conference Calls

Procedures for transferring calls and setting up conference calls.

Transferring Cellular Calls (Handset to Phone)

How to transfer a cellular call from the handset to the cellular phone.

Answering a 2nd Call

How to handle a second incoming call on the handset.

Power Back-up Operation for Landline

Using handset power for the base unit during a power failure.

Making Calls During Power Failure

How to make calls when the main power is out.

Calls During Power Failure: Redial/Phonebook/Answering

Using stored numbers and answering calls during a power outage.

Making/Answering Calls Using the Base Unit

Making Cellular Calls (Base Unit)

Instructions for making cellular calls using the base unit.

Making Landline Calls (Base Unit)

Instructions for making landline calls using the base unit.

Answering Calls (Base Unit)

How to answer incoming calls on the base unit.

Call Features: Hold and Mute (Base Unit)

How to place calls on hold and mute the microphone on the base unit.

Flash & Call Waiting (Base Unit)

Using FLASH and handling call waiting on the base unit.

Call Share & Transferring Calls

Joining calls and transferring calls using the base unit.

Answering 2nd Calls (Base Unit)

Handling second incoming calls on the base unit for landline and cellular.

Locator/Intercom

Handset Locator

How to locate a misplaced handset by paging it from the base unit.

Cell Locator

How to locate a misplaced cellular phone via the base unit.

Intercom

Making intercom calls between handsets or between handset and base unit.

Making/Answering Intercom Calls

Procedures for initiating and responding to intercom calls.

Phonebook

Adding Phonebook Entries

Steps to add new contacts, including name, number, and group.

Storing Caller Information

How to save incoming call details directly to the phonebook.

Groups and Ringer ID

Managing contact groups and setting custom ringers for identification.

Finding and Calling from Phonebook

How to locate and initiate calls to contacts from the phonebook.

Editing Phonebook Entries

How to modify existing contact details like name, number, or group.

Erasing Phonebook Entries

Procedures for deleting single or all entries from the phonebook.

Speed Dial

How to assign and use speed dial numbers for quick dialing.

Programming

Menu List

Overview of accessing features via display menus or direct command codes.

New Message Alert Settings

Configuring notifications for new messages, including outgoing call alerts.

General Settings

Options for ring count, recording time, screen call, and answer mode.

Voice Mail and Intercom Settings

Configuration for voice mail access and intercom paging.

Bluetooth: Link to Cell

Configuration for linking cellular phones and managing Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth: Phonebook Transfer & Headset

Options for transferring phonebooks and managing Bluetooth headsets.

Settings: Auto Connect, Cell Area Code, Line Mode

Configuration for auto connection, cell area code, and line settings.

Set Date & Time, Memo Alarm, Time Adjustment

Setting date/time, alarms, and time adjustments.

Ring Adjustments

Setting ringer volume, tones, and interrupt tones for handset and base unit.

Silent Mode Settings

Configuring silent mode for handsets and base units to avoid disturbances.

Talking Caller ID

Settings for announcing caller information verbally.

Key Detector Settings

Adding, registering, and deregistering key detectors for item tracking.

Call Block Settings

Blocking specific numbers, ranges, or unknown callers to prevent unwanted calls.

Voice Mail and Other Settings

Configuring voice mail access, LCD contrast, handset names, and key tones.

Caller ID and Auto Talk Settings

Editing Caller ID information and enabling auto talk functionality.

Line and Call Sharing Settings

Configuring line modes, flash time, and call sharing features.

Registration, Power Failure, Language Settings

Managing unit registration, power failure mode, and language preferences.

Alarm Settings

How to set up and configure alarms with snooze and text memos.

Turning Silent Mode On/Off

Procedures to activate or deactivate silent mode for handsets and base units.

Changing Silent Mode Times

Setting the start and end times for silent mode operation.

Storing Unwanted Callers (Call Block)

How to block specific numbers or ranges from calling.

Blocking Calls with No Phone Number

How to reject calls from callers with hidden or no phone numbers.

Call Block List Settings

Adjusting first ring settings and managing numbers in the call block list.

Handset Naming and Display

Customizing handset names and controlling handset name display.

Registering a Unit

How to add new handsets or key detectors to the base unit.

Deregistering a Handset

Procedure to remove a handset's registration from the base unit.

Caller ID Service

Using Caller ID Service

Overview of features and requirements for utilizing Caller ID services.

Caller ID Features: Missed Calls, Phonebook Display, Talking Caller ID

Explains received call info, missed calls, phonebook name display, and voice announcements.

Caller List

How to view, search, and manage the list of incoming calls.

Editing Caller's Phone Number

How to modify phone numbers in the caller list for auto-editing.

Caller ID Number Auto Edit

Feature for automatic formatting of dialed numbers based on area code.

Erasing Caller Information

Procedures for deleting selected or all caller list entries.

Using Bluetooth Devices

Copying Phonebook Entries

How to transfer contacts from a cellular phone to the unit's phonebook.

Setting Conversion Codes

Configuring codes for international or country calls during phonebook transfer.

Text Message (SMS) Alert

How the unit notifies about SMS messages from paired cellular phones.

Using Bluetooth Wireless Headset for Landline Calls

How to connect and use a Bluetooth headset for hands-free landline conversations.

Pairing and Managing Headsets

Steps for pairing, connecting, disconnecting, and unpairing Bluetooth headsets.

Switching Between Base Unit and Headset

How to switch audio between the base unit and the connected headset.

Call Sharing with Headset

How to join calls with a headset and handset.

Answering System for Landline

Answering System Overview

Functionality of the answering system for handling calls when unavailable.

Memory Capacity and Greeting Messages

Information on recording capacity and options for greeting messages.

Turning Answering System On/Off

How to activate or deactivate the answering system on the base unit and handset.

Listening to Messages

How to play new or all messages using the base unit or handset.

Operating Answering System Features

Using the Smart function key and exploring system operations for message management.

Calling Back and Editing Numbers

Procedures for calling back numbers and editing them before calling.

Erasing All Messages

How to delete all recorded messages from the answering system.

Advanced Message Alerting Features

Setting audible alerts and call notifications for new messages.

Setting Up Alert Call Numbers

How to store phone numbers for receiving new message alert calls.

Managing New Message Alert Settings

Activating/deactivating alerts and editing stored numbers.

Remote Access Code for Messages

Setting or inactivating the remote access code for message playback.

Remote Operation

How to access messages and change settings remotely via phone.

Remote Access Code

Setting and managing the remote access code for secure remote operation.

Voice Guidance and Remote Commands

Understanding voice prompts and using remote commands for operation.

Answering System Settings: Call Screening

How to listen to callers while they leave messages.

Ring Count and Voice Mail Service

Setting the number of rings before answering and interacting with voice mail.

Selecting "Greeting Only" Mode

Setting the system to only play greetings, not record messages.

Useful Information

Voice Mail Service for Landline

Explanation of landline voice mail services provided by telephone companies.

Storing Voice Mail Access Number

How to save and automatically dial your voice mail access number.

Voice Mail Tone Detection

Managing how the unit detects voice mail tones for notifications.

Listening to Voice Mail Messages

How to check for new VM messages on handset and base unit.

Wall Mounting

Instructions for mounting the base unit on a wall securely.

Charger Installation

Instructions for installing the charger unit.

Error Messages

Lists common error messages and provides solutions for each.

Troubleshooting: General Use

Solutions for common issues like handset not turning on or unit not working.

Troubleshooting: Pairing Cellular Phone

Steps to resolve issues when pairing a cellular phone to the base unit.

Troubleshooting: Connectivity and Smart Function Key

Resolving issues with cellular connection, dial tone, and Smart function key.

Troubleshooting: Menu List and Battery

Addressing display language issues and battery recharge problems.

Troubleshooting: Calls and Intercom

Resolving issues related to noise, ringing, call types, and intercom.

Troubleshooting: Caller ID/Talking Caller ID

Issues with displaying or announcing caller information.

Troubleshooting: Caller Information Announcements

Reasons why caller information might not be announced or edited automatically.

Troubleshooting: Time and Caller ID Display

Issues with time shifts and the display of second caller information.

Troubleshooting: Bluetooth Phonebook and Headset Issues

Resolving problems with copying phonebooks and using Bluetooth headsets.

Troubleshooting: Answering System

Issues with recording messages, remote operation, and ring counts.

Troubleshooting: Bluetooth PIN and Voice Mail

Resolving Bluetooth PIN issues and the 'Voice mail msg.' display.

Liquid Damage

Instructions for handling moisture damage to the unit and drying procedures.

FCC and Other Information

FCC compliance statements, rules, and telephone connection requirements.

FCC RF Exposure Warning

Safety information regarding RF energy exposure limits for the product.

TIA-1083 Standard Compliance

Information on hearing aid compatibility for telephone handsets.

Guía Rápida Española

Conexiones (Base Unit & Charger)

Instructions for connecting the base unit and charger in Spanish.

Battery Installation and Charging

Spanish instructions for installing and charging handset batteries.

Operating Tips: Keys and Language

Explanation of function keys, navigator key, and language settings in Spanish.

Date and Time (Handset)

Spanish instructions for setting the current date and time on the handset.

Recording Greeting Message

Spanish guide to recording a greeting for the answering system.

Link to Cell

Spanish overview of connecting cellular phones via Bluetooth.

Pairing a Cellular Phone via Bluetooth

Spanish steps for pairing a mobile phone with the base unit.

Base Unit & Handset Indicators

Explanation of CELL indicators and display items in Spanish.

Connecting/Disconnecting Cellular Phone

Spanish instructions for managing cellular phone connection to the base unit.

Cellular Line Only Mode

Spanish guide to activate cellular-only mode on the unit.

Basic Operations: Handset Calls

Quick steps for making and answering calls on the handset in Spanish.

Basic Operations: Calls via Handset & Base Unit

Spanish details on call handling for both handset and base unit.

Phonebook and Answering System

Spanish quick guide for phonebook entries and answering system operation.

Using Bluetooth Devices: Copying Phonebook

Spanish guide for copying phonebook entries via Bluetooth.

Using Bluetooth Devices: Bluetooth Headset

Spanish instructions for pairing and using a Bluetooth headset.

Frequently Asked Questions

Spanish answers to common user queries about the product.

Appendix

Customer Services Directory

Contact information for product support and services in the US and Puerto Rico.

Accessory Purchases

Information on buying accessories and manuals online.

Limited Warranty Coverage

Details of the product's limited warranty terms, coverage, and period.

Mail-In Service Online

Instructions for submitting repair requests and shipping the unit.

Limited Warranty Limits and Exclusions

Specific exclusions and limitations of the product's warranty coverage.

Index

Quick Guide

Connections (Base Unit & Charger)

Simplified connection steps for the base unit and charger.

Battery Installation/Charging

Quick steps for battery installation and charging.

Operating Tips: Keys and Date/Time

Overview of soft keys, navigator key, and date/time setting.

Recording Greeting Message

Quick guide to recording a greeting message for the answering system.

Link to Cell Overview

Simplified explanation of connecting cellular phones via Bluetooth.

Pairing Bluetooth Cellular Phone

Quick steps to pair a mobile phone with the base unit.

CELL Indicators and Display Items

Explanation of base unit and handset indicators for cell link.

Connecting/Disconnecting Cellular Phone

Quick guide to managing cellular phone connection to the base unit.

Cellular Line Only Mode

Quick guide to activating cellular-only mode.

Basic Operations: Handset Calls

Quick steps for making and answering calls on the handset.

Basic Operations: Calls via Handset & Base Unit

Quick guide to call handling for both handset and base unit.

Phonebook and Answering System

Quick guide for phonebook entries and answering system operation.

Using Bluetooth Devices: Copying Phonebook

Quick guide to copying phonebook entries via Bluetooth.

Using Bluetooth Devices: Bluetooth Headset

Quick guide for pairing and using a Bluetooth headset.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common user queries about the product.

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Find Your Lost Items!

How to use the Key Detector to find misplaced items quickly and easily.

Easier Searching for Lost Items

Details on detection range and linking multiple key detectors.