Panasonic KX-TG2238S Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Voice Mail Service

Listening to Voice Mail Messages

After the voice mail box has received messages, the unit will indicate it in two ways:
(a) “

Voice Mail

” will be displayed on the handset, and (b) the VM indicator on the

base unit will flash.

To listen to your voice mail message(s)

• You can also listen to your voice mail message(s) by using

[

]

[

]

1. Press

[

]

[

]

2. Press

within 15 seconds.

• After 15 seconds, “

” will disappear and “

(VE)

” will

be displayed.

• If a voice mail access number is not stored, “

” will not be displayed. To

store the number, see page 36.

3. Follow steps 3 and 4 of “To listen to your voice mail message(s)” above.

• If “

Voice Mail

” still remains on the display and the VM indicator still flashes even

if you have listened to your voice mail message(s), press and hold

[OFF]

until the

unit beeps. “

Voice Mail

” will disappear and the VM indicator will go out.

• If your voice mail service uses a voice mail tone and the recorded message is

over 3 minutes long, “

Voice Mail

” may not be displayed and the VM indicator

may not flash.

• If your voice mail service uses a voice mail tone, the tone will be heard from any

parallel connected phone. If you use another phone to retrieve messages, you
have to dial your access number manually.

Press

[MENU]

Scroll to “

V.M. access

” by pressing

[ ]

, then press

Select

• The unit is connected to the telephone line and

dials the access number (p. 36) in speakerphone
mode.

• If the handset beeps 3 times and “

Store VM

access#

” is displayed, a voice mail access

number is not stored. To store the number, see
page 36.

Follow the pre-recorded instructions.

When finished, press

[OFF]

Press

[VM]

• The unit is connected to the telephone line and dials the access number

(p. 36) in speakerphone mode.

• If the base unit beeps 3 times, a voice mail access number is not stored. To

store the number, see page 36.

Follow the pre-recorded instructions.

When finished, press

[SP-PHONE]

Handset

V.M. access

Exit

Select

1234567PPP890

(VE) Hold

Example

Talk
00-00-08

Hold

Base Unit

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Summary of Contents for KX-TG2238S

Page 1: ...E AND SAVE Panasonic World Wide Web address http www panasonic com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico Caller ID Compatible Charge the battery for about 6 hours before initial use 2 4GHz Digital Cordless Phone Operating Instructions Model No KX TG2238S Pulse or tone dialing capability ...

Page 2: ...ice where available are telephone company services After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller s name and phone number Call Waiting Caller ID which displays a second caller s name and phone number while the user is on the phone line with the first caller requires a subscription to both Caller ID with Name and Call Waiting Service After subscribing to Voice Mail Service this pho...

Page 3: ...oise free operation the recommended base unit location is Note If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used noise may be heard from the receiver or the speaker Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit If you use the handset near another cordless phone noise may be heard Move away from the other cordless phone and closer to your base unit Raise the antenna A...

Page 4: ...ing the Handset 18 Using the Base Unit 21 Answering Calls 22 Caller ID Service 23 Using the Caller List 24 Viewing the Caller List 25 Calling Back from the Caller List 25 Editing the Caller s Phone Number 26 Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature 27 Storing Caller Information in the Phone Book 28 Erasing Caller Information 29 Phone Book 30 Storing Names and Numbers 30 Dialing from the Phone Book 32 Ed...

Page 5: ...X Line Long Distance Calls 40 FLASH Button 40 Wall Mounting 41 Belt Clip 42 Optional Headset 42 Direct Commands 43 Troubleshooting 44 openLCR Service for Caller IQ Feature 47 Setting Caller IQ to OFF and ON 47 Downloading Phone Book Data 48 Information Download 49 Important Safety Instructions 51 FCC and Other Information 52 Index 55 Warranty 57 Specifications 59 Useful Information Important Throu...

Page 6: ...N USE CHARGE Indicator p 8 LOCATOR INTERCOM p 34 REDIAL p 21 FLASH CALL WAIT p 39 40 MUTE p 39 HOLD p 21 SP PHONE Speakerphone and Indicator p 21 Hook p 41 Antenna p 3 VOLUME p 16 21 TONE p 39 MIC Microphone p 21 VM Voice Mail Indicator p 36 VM Voice Mail p 38 CALLER IQ Indicator p 47 48 ...

Page 7: ...er List and the phone book works as a scroll key Adjusts the handset ringer and receiver speaker volumes works as a volume key Throughout these Operating Instructions The soft keys are indicated with the display above the keys Ex Press Hold indicates Press the soft key below Hold The navigator key is indicated by the arrows or CALLWAIT Antenna Display Receiver Soft Keys see below OFF p 10 18 MENU ...

Page 8: ...e battery and press it down until it snaps into the compartment Close the cover To replace the battery Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow Replace the old battery with a new one p 9 Close the cover and charge the battery for about 6 hours Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 6 hours before initial use The IN USE CHARGE indica...

Page 9: ...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 base unit until Recharge battery is displayed and or flashes This will maximize the battery life The battery cannot be overcharged You can check the battery strength on the handset display The battery strength is as s...

Page 10: ...4 If your selected menu has a sub menu it will be displayed Repeat steps 2 and 3 until your desired menu is displayed 5 Select your desired setting by pressing or How to use the Back key Press Back to go back to the previous menu 6 Press Save to save your setting A confirmation tone will be heard and the setting will be saved 7 Press OFF to exit programming mode Handset TALK OFF MENU SP PHONE VOL ...

Page 11: ...nd OFF is pressed while the handset is on the base unit the handset beeps 3 times and Please lift up and try again is displayed Lift the handset and press the button again Function MenuTable You can use the following functions to customize your unit See the corresponding pages for function details After pressing MENU you can also program menu items by direct commands 0 to 9 instead of using the so...

Page 12: ...anguage by pressing or then press Select 4 Select the language by pressing Español or English 5 Press Guard or Save then press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing or then press Select 4 Press Select at Set dial mode 5 Select Pulse or Tone by pressing or 6 Press Save then press OFF Handset Initial setting Exit Select Cha...

Page 13: ... limitations As a result a clearer crisp sound much closer to the actual voice is achieved is displayed when the Voice Enhancer Technology is set to ON Helpful hint Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line Voice Enhancer may emphasize the noise already on the line If it becomes difficult to hear the caller please set Voice Enhancer mode to OFF To turn the mode ON while talking...

Page 14: ... Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit 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 handset to answer a call leave the Auto Talk feature OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Talk Caller ID by pressing or then press Select 3 Select Off or On by pressing or 4...

Page 15: ...e factory preset is level 3 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Press Select at LCD contrast 4 Select the desired contrast by pressing or Each time you press or the LCD contrast will change 5 Press Save then press OFF Handset Initial setting Exit Select LCD contrast Back Select LCD contrast Low High Back Save ...

Page 16: ...ing used To select HIGH preset MEDIUM or LOW press VOLUME or To increase volume press VOLUME To decrease volume press VOLUME To turn the ringer OFF press and hold VOLUME until 2 beeps sound To turn the ringer ON press VOLUME or The ringer will sound at the LOW level You can select the ringer volume while an external call is being received Press VOLUME or while the base unit is just ringing To set ...

Page 17: ...pressing or then press Select 4 Select the desired tone by pressing or If the handset ringer volume has been set to OFF the unit will not ring p 16 You can also select a ringer tone by pressing dialing buttons 1 to 6 5 Press Save then press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Scroll to Set tel line by pressing or then press Select 4 Scroll to Set line mo...

Page 18: ...how the length of the call 3 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit 1 Press SP phone is displayed 2 Dial a phone number The dialed number is displayed After a few seconds the display will show the length of the call 3 When the other party answers talk into the microphone 4 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Hands free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best...

Page 19: ...r the call to the base unit see page 35 To return to the call press or The base unit user can return to the call by pressing SP PHONE If another phone is connected on the same line you can also return to the call by lifting its handset 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 The alarm volume correspo...

Page 20: ...e decrease volume when it is at the maximum minimum level the handset will beep 3 times Backlit LCD display The lighted display of the handset will stay on for a few seconds after pressing a button or lifting the handset off the base unit Lighted handset keypad The handset dialing buttons will light when you press a button or lift the handset off the base unit The light will go out after a few sec...

Page 21: ... alarm tone will start to sound After 4 additional minutes on hold the call will be disconnected The alarm volume corresponds to the ringer volume level p 16 If the ringer is OFF the alarm will sound at the LOW level 1 Press SP PHONE The SP PHONE indicator lights 2 Dial a phone number 3 When the other party answers talk into the MIC microphone 4 To hang up press SP PHONE The indicator light goes o...

Page 22: ...it will not ring p 16 1 Press or You can also answer a call by pressing any button except and OFF 2 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Auto Talk If you set the Auto Talk feature to ON p 14 you can answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit 1 Press SP PHONE The SP PHONE indicator lights 2 Talk into the MIC 3 To hang up press SP PHONE The indicator light goes out ...

Page 23: ...g Caller ID feature After you answer the call the display will show the length of the call If the unit does not receive caller ID information one of the following will be displayed If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID you cannot access Caller ID service The name display service may not be available in some areas For further information please contact your telephone c...

Page 24: ... while talking with the first caller For Call Waiting Service Users p 39 Name pronunciation may vary Name pronunciation quality is based on names most commonly used in the United States The unit will announce each letter of abbreviations such as Co Inc etc Caller ID service supports names of up to 15 letters If the caller s name has more than 15 letters the name will not be announced correctly If ...

Page 25: ... List In some cases you may have to edit the number before dialing p 26 Ex You may have to delete 1 and the area code If a phone number is not displayed in the caller information you cannot call back that caller from the Caller List 1 Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List You can also enter by pressing or 2 To search from the most recent call press To search from the oldest call press The call...

Page 26: ...rnately displayed as shown on the right 3 Press Select 4 Press Edit Each time you press Edit the number is rearranged into one of 3 patterns 1 The order in which patterns are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 2 5 To continue with making a call from the Caller List press or To continue with storing the number in the phone book press Save If there is no name informat...

Page 27: ...ber which has one of the 3 patterns that you have edited with specific area codes and that you prefer to be followed by future Caller ID numbers so that in the future all the Caller ID numbers coming from the same area code will be displayed in the same pattern The Caller ID number Auto Edit feature is preset at the factory to ON If a call does not go through the phone number you dialed may have a...

Page 28: ...s to enter the Caller List You can also enter by pressing or 2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing or If the number requires editing see page 26 Name and phone number are alternately displayed as shown on the right 3 Press Select 4 Press Save To continue storing other items repeat from step 2 If there is no name information for the caller Enter name will be displayed a If a name is not requir...

Page 29: ...s Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List You can also enter by pressing or 2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing or then press Erase To erase other items repeat step 2 To exit the Caller List press OFF 1 Press Rcvd calls to enter the Caller List You can also enter by pressing or 2 Press All erase 3 Press Yes A beep sounds and all entries in your Caller List are erased Handset 2 missed calls Rcvd...

Page 30: ...rs with the dialing buttons 0 to 9 p 31 then press If a name is not required press then go to step 4 4 Enter a phone number up to 32 digits Each time you press a digit is erased To erase all of the digits press and hold If a pause is required for dialing press P A pause is stored in a phone number as one digit p 40 5 Press If you want to change the name press Edit then change it If you want to cha...

Page 31: ...a character is erased Then re enter the correct character To erase all characters press and hold Keys Characters Keys Characters 1 1 6 m n o M N O 6 2 a b c A B C 2 7 p q r s P Q R S 7 3 d e f D E F 3 8 t u v T U V 8 4 g h i G H I 4 9 w x y z W X Y Z 9 5 j k l J K L 5 0 0 Space Erases the character to the left Moves the cursor to the right To enter another character using the same number key move ...

Page 32: ...the index you selected the first entry in the next alphabetical index will be displayed 3 Press repeatedly until the desired name is displayed Index table 1 Press Phone book to enter the phone book 2 Press Search 3 Scroll to the desired item To scroll down press To scroll up press 4 Press Call or The displayed phone number is dialed 5 To hang up press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Keys...

Page 33: ...press If you do not need to change the number press then go to step 7 If a pause is required for dialing press P A pause is stored in a phone number as one digit p 40 7 Press Save To continue editing other items repeat from step 2 8 Press OFF 1 Press Phone book to enter the phone book 2 Press Search 3 Scroll to the desired item by pressing or then press Select To search for the item by initial see...

Page 34: ... USE CHARGE indicator goes out 1 Base unit Press LOCATOR INTERCOM The handset beeps for 1 minute and displays Paging The Ringer and IN USE CHARGE indicators flash To stop paging press LOCATOR INTERCOM on the base unit 2 Handset Press Intercom to answer The handset displays Intercom 3 Base unit Talk into the MIC 4 To disconnect the intercom press OFF on the handset OR Press LOCATOR INTERCOM on the ...

Page 35: ...r does not answer press or to return to the call 3 Base unit When the paging party s voice is heard after the beeps answer using the MIC 4 Base unit To answer the call press SP PHONE The transfer is complete Talk 00 00 32 VE Hold Hold 00 01 30 Intercom 1 Base unit During a call press LOCATOR INTERCOM The call is put on hold and the SP PHONE and IN USE CHARGE indicators flash Paging is displayed on...

Page 36: ...ll of the digits are erased Press MENU then press OFF 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to Initial setting by pressing or then press Select 3 Scroll to Voice Mail by pressing or then press Select 4 Press Select at Store VM access 5 Enter your access number up to 32 digits Each time you press a digit is erased To erase all of the digits press and hold If a pause is required for dialing press P 6 Press MENU to ...

Page 37: ...ail will be displayed on the handset and the VM indicator on the base unit will flash Set this programming to OFF when you do not subscribe to a voice mail service your telephone company does not send a pulsating tone followed by a continuous dial tone or your unit is connected to a business or office telephone system PBX If you are not sure which setting is required consult your local telephone c...

Page 38: ...a voice mail tone and the recorded message is over 3 minutes long Voice Mail may not be displayed and the VM indicator may not flash If your voice mail service uses a voice mail tone the tone will be heard from any parallel connected phone If you use another phone to retrieve messages you have to dial your access number manually 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll to V M access by pressing or then press Select ...

Page 39: ...allWaiting Service Users Press FLASH CALL WAIT if you hear a call waiting tone while talking The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call To return to the first caller press FLASH CALL WAIT again Call waiting service cannot be used when the first call is placed on hold or a parallel connected telephone is in use If this function does not operate properly consult your telephone ...

Page 40: ...ALL WAIT cancels the following operations temporary tone dialing or muting your conversation Selecting the flash time The flash time required depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX You can select the following flash times 700 600 400 300 250 110 100 or 90 ms milliseconds The factory preset is 700 ms If PBX functions do not work correctly consult your PBX supplier for the correct settings 1...

Page 41: ...he telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor then push the adaptor in the direction of the arrows and The word UP WALL should face upward 4 Connect the telephone line cord Mount the unit then slide down Raise the antenna Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected 5 To charge the handset battery Fix the charge contacts and fit the handset hole into the hook The ...

Page 42: ... Use only a Panasonic KX TCA60 KX TCA86 KX TCA88 KX TCA91 KX TCA92 or KX TCA98 headset To order call the accessories telephone number on page 2 Connecting an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover and insert the headset plug into the headset jack as shown below Headset sold separately Model shown here is KX TCA88 To switch to the speakerphone while using the headset Press To r...

Page 43: ...al mode Set flash time Set line mode Pulse Tone A B Store VM access VM tone detect 1 On Off On Off On Off 700ms 600ms 400ms 300ms 250ms 110ms 100ms 90ms 0 1 2 3 2 1 6 3 5 1 0 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 1 0 0 1 1 5 3 1 0 4 1 0 5 1 1 2 2 1 3 5 7 3 1 2 7 1 2 1 0 8 1 2 2 4 6 8 p 16 p 17 p 38 p 13 p 34 p 14 p 15 p 14 p 27 p 12 p 40 p 17 p 36 p 37 p 12 During programming To save the setting press the right soft ke...

Page 44: ... unit antenna Static sound cuts in out fades Interference from other electrical units Move the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances p 3 Walk closer to the base unit Raise the base unit antenna Select a clearer channel p 19 34 The handset and or base unit does not ring The ringer volume is set to OFF Set to HIGH MEDIUM or LOW p 16 When the handset is on the base unit the ...

Page 45: ... does not announce the displayed caller s name The handset and base unit ringer volumes are OFF p 16 The Talking Caller ID feature is OFF p 14 The unit does not announce the displayed caller s name properly Name pronunciation may vary Name pronunciation quality is based on names most commonly used in the United States The unit will announce each letter of abbreviations such as Co Inc etc Caller ID...

Page 46: ...P phone is displayed on the handset press to switch to the headset If you cannot solve your problem Call our customer call center at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Panasonic s e mail address for customer inquiries consumerproducts panasonic com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY When you try to download phone book data or information from openLCR the voice prompt is not announced from the handset w...

Page 47: ...R OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND ON BEHALF OF OPENLCR Setting Caller IQ to OFF and ON After the first download to your phone Caller IQ features are automatically turned on If you wish you can turn off Caller IQ When Caller IQ is ON the CALLER IQ indicator on the base unit lights and CIQ is displayed while talking To set Caller IQ to OFF When Caller IQ is ON To set Caller IQ from OFF to ON 1 Press MENU 2 S...

Page 48: ...ck on Manage Account tab 2 Follow the web screen to create the phone book data Make sure to enter a name up to 15 characters and a phone number up to 32 digits 1 Press or then press MENU 2 Press Yes within 10 seconds at Get new CIQ Information The unit will dial to openLCR automatically A voice prompt will be heard 3 Follow the voice prompt to start downloading When downloading starts the display ...

Page 49: ...is in use While the unit is downloading the data from openLCR the Call Waiting Service cannot be used Information Download This enables you to view information such as weather forecast stock quotes lottery results sports scores and horoscopes from the LCD display on your openLCR ready unit Each time you download the data from openLCR the information will be updated To view up to date information y...

Page 50: ...lect 3 Press Yes at View Info The items of information which you selected on the web are displayed 4 Scroll to the desired information by pressing or You can also select the desired information by pressing dialing buttons 5 When finished press OFF or place the handset on the base unit Caller IQ Exit Select View Info Back Yes ...

Page 51: ...nd extension cords This can result in the risk of fire or electric shock 10 Never push any objects through slots in this unit This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock Never spill any liquid on the unit 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this unit Take the unit to an authorized servicenter when service is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dan...

Page 52: ...mat US ACJ If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company Registration No found on the bottom of the unit Ringer Equivalence No REN 0 1B A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with thi...

Page 53: ...2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this phone CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this device Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim...

Page 54: ... C 104 F Allow 10 cm 4 clearance around the unit for proper ventilation Avoid excessive smoke dust mechanical vibration shock or direct sunlight Medical consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF radio frequency energy The unit operates in the frequency range of 2402MHz to 2480MHz and the power output le...

Page 55: ...4 D Dialing Mode 12 Display Language 12 F FCC and Other Information 52 FLASH Button 40 Flash time 40 Function Menu Direct Commands 43 Function Menu Selection 10 Function Menu Table 11 H Headset optional 42 Hold 19 21 I Information Download 49 Installation AC adaptor 8 Installation Battery 8 Installation Telephone Line Cord 8 Intercom call 34 Intercom paging 34 L LCD Contrast 15 Lighted handset key...

Page 56: ... 51 Shipping product for service Back Cover Soft keys 7 Specifications 59 SP phone Base Unit 21 SP phone Handset 18 T Talking Caller ID Feature 14 23 24 Transferring a Call 35 Troubleshooting 44 V VM Voice Mail Service 36 Voice Enhancer Technology 13 Volume control Base Unit 21 34 Volume control Handset 20 W Wall Mounting 41 Warranty 57 ...

Page 57: ...l In Service For assistance in the continental U S A in obtaining repairs please ship the product to Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen TX 78503 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original ca...

Page 58: ...r If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Services Directory For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact...

Page 59: ...6 x 8 1 8 Mass Weight Approx 470 g 1 04 lb Handset Power Supply Ni MH battery 2 4 V 1 500 mAh Frequency 2 402 GHz 2 480 GHz Dimensions H x W x D Approx 246 mm x 52 mm x 41 mm 9 11 16 x 2 1 16 x 1 5 8 Mass Weight Approx 210 g 0 46 lb Security Codes 1 000 000 Dialing Mode Tone DTMF Pulse Operating Environment 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Specifications are subject to change without notice For your future ref...

Page 60: ...s for customer inquiries consumerproducts panasonic com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY When you ship the product Carefully pack your unit preferably in the original carton Attach a letter detailing the symptom to the outside of the carton Symptom Send the unit to an authorized servicenter prepaid and adequately insured Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Compa...

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