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Useful Information

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For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help

Belt clip

You can hang the handset on your belt 
or pocket using the supplied belt clip.

To attach the belt clip

To remove the belt clip

Headset (optional)

Connecting a headset to the handset 
allows hands-free phone 
conversations. We recommend using 
the Panasonic headset noted on page 
4.

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Headset shown is KX-TCA86.

TG8231_8232.book  Page 40  Thursday, July 19, 2007  3:22 PM

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Страница 1: ...ng Instructions before using the unit and save them for future reference For assistance visit our website http www panasonic com help for customers in the U S A or Puerto Rico Charge the handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use Operating Instructions Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System Model No KX TG8231 with 2 Handsets Model No KX TG8232 Model shown is KX TG8231 ...

Страница 2: ...honebook entries 22 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 23 Caller list 24 Programming Programmable settings 26 Answering System Answering system 30 Turning the answering system on off30 Greeting message 30 Listening to messages using the base unit 31 Listening to messages using the handset 32 Remote operation 33 Answering system settings 34 Voice Mail Service Using Voice Mail service 36 Mult...

Страница 3: ...upplied accessories 1 The handset cover comes attached to the handset No Accessory item Order number Quantity KX TG 8231B KX TG 8232B 1 AC adaptor for base unit PQLV207V 1 1 2 Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z 1 1 3 Rechargeable batteries AAA R03 size HHR 4DPA Part No HHR 55AAABU 2 4 4 Handset cover 1 PQYNTG8200ER 1 2 5 Belt clip PQKE10481Z1 1 2 6 Charger PQLV30056Y 1 7 AC adaptor for charger PQLV209...

Страница 4: ...or speech impaired users can call 1 866 605 1277 Accessory item Order number 2 rechargeable nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries AAA R03 size HHR 4DPA Headset KX TCA60 KX TCA86 KX TCA88HA KX TCA92 KX TCA93 KX TCA94 or KX TCA95 T adaptor KX J66 You can expand the phone system by registering optional handsets to a single base unit LA maximum of 6 total handsets supplied and optional can be registere...

Страница 5: ...re or electric shock 10 Never push any objects through slots in the product This may result in the risk of fire or electric shock Never spill any liquid on the product 11 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the product Take the product to an authorized service center when service is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrec...

Страница 6: ...cally designed for wet locations LNever touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface LUse caution when installing or modifying telephone lines LDo not touch the plug with wet hands LThe AC adaptor is used as the main disconnect device Ensure that the AC outlet is installed near the product and is easily accessible Battery T...

Страница 7: ...or environment away from electronic appliances such as TVs radios personal computers wireless devices or other phones avoid facing radio frequency transmitters such as external antennas of mobile phone cell stations avoid putting the base unit on a bay window or near a window LCoverage and voice quality depends on the local environmental conditions LIf the reception for a base unit location is not...

Страница 8: ...ease visit http www panasonic com help Routine care LTo clean the product use a dry soft cloth The outer surface of the product can be scratched by wiping or rubbing with a hard cloth LDo not use benzine thinner or any abrasive powder ...

Страница 9: ...ndicator F 7 Repeat G STOP H 6 Message Message indicator I V VOL Volume down J x LOCATOR K 8 Skip Handset A Speaker B Soft keys C Joystick D C TALK E s SP PHONE Speakerphone F Headset jack G Dial keypad TONE H FLASH CALL WAIT I Receiver J Display K OFF L MUTE CLEAR M INTERCOM TRANSFER N Microphone O Charge contacts E A B F G H I J K C D B A G H F I J K L B M N O C D E ...

Страница 10: ...splay Displays Handset display items Menu icons When in standby mode pressing down on the center of the joystick reveals the handset s main menu From here you can access various features and settings Volume up Volume down MENU REDIAL Item Meaning w Within range of a base unit LWhen flashing Handset is searching for base unit page 44 e Alarm is on page 28 k Handset is on an outside call Speaker is ...

Страница 11: ... is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use LThe AC adaptor should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor mounted AC outlet Do not connect the AC adaptor to a ceiling mounted AC outlet as the weight of the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected LThe unit will not work during a power failure We recommend connecting a corded telephone to the same telephone line or to the same tel...

Страница 12: ...echargeable Ni MH batteries AAA R03 size LDo NOT use Alkaline Manganese Ni Cd batteries LEnsure correct polarities S T when installing the batteries LWipe the battery ends S T with a dry cloth LWhen installing the batteries avoid touching the battery ends S T or the unit contacts LWhen replacing batteries we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4 6 1 Press the notch o...

Страница 13: ...ger with a soft dry cloth once a month Clean more often if the unit is subject to the exposure of grease dust or high humidity LWhen the batteries are empty the entire display may go blank and Charging may not be displayed for about 10 minutes even if you place the handset on the base unit or charger Battery level Note LWhen the batteries need to be charged the handset beeps intermittently during ...

Страница 14: ... Display language You can select either English or Español as the display language The default setting is English 1 MENU center of joystick 2 Select M by pushing the joystick in any direction i SELECT 3 Push the joystick up or down to select Change language i SELECT 4 Push the joystick up or down to select the desired language 5 Press down the center of the joystick to save 6 OFF Note LHow to chan...

Страница 15: ...sh the joystick up or down to select Set dial mode i SELECT 5 Push the joystick up or down to select the desired setting i SAVE i OFF Date and time Set the correct date and time so that You can use the alarm function page 28 The unit will announce the day and time a message was recorded when you play back on the answering system page 31 1 MENU center of joystick 2 Select K by pushing the joystick ...

Страница 16: ...ft key 2 V Select the desired phone number 3 C Erasing a number in the redial list 1 REDIAL right soft key 2 V Select the desired phone number 3 ERASE 4 V Yes i SELECT i OFF Note LStep 3 variation MENU i V Erase i SELECT Erasing all numbers in the redial list 1 REDIAL right soft key 2 MENU i V Erase all i SELECT 3 V Yes i SELECT PAUSE button for PBX long distance service users A pause is sometimes...

Страница 17: ...me see page 27 For Call Waiting service users To use Call Waiting you must subscribe to the Call Waiting service of your service provider telephone company This feature allows you to receive calls while you are already talking on the phone If you receive a call while on the phone you will hear a Call Waiting tone Please contact your service provider telephone company for details and availability o...

Страница 18: ...panasonic com help users to join your conversations leave this feature off The default setting is Off 1 Press MENU during an outside call 2 V On or Off i SELECT LWhen this feature is turned on is displayed Note LThis feature will turn off after you hang up the call ...

Страница 19: ...er character that is located on the same dial key first push the joystick right to move the cursor to the next space Correcting a mistake Push the joystick left or right to move the cursor to the character or number you want to erase then press CLEAR Enter the appropriate character or number LPress and hold CLEAR to erase all characters or numbers Group settings Group setting can help you find ent...

Страница 20: ... the first entry corresponding to each letter located on that dial key LIf there is no entry corresponding to the character you selected the next entry is displayed 3 V Scroll through the phonebook if necessary 4 C Searching by group 1 C left soft key i GROUP 2 V Select the desired group i SELECT LIf you select All groups the unit will end searching group 3 V Scroll through the phonebook if necess...

Страница 21: ...ch dial key 1 to 9 LYou can view other one touch dial assignments by pushing the joystick up or down 2 C Canceling a one touch dial assignment 1 Press and hold the desired one touch dial key 1 to 9 2 ERASE 3 V Yes i SELECT i OFF Note LStep 2 variation MENU i V Erase i SELECT Chain dial This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call This feature can b...

Страница 22: ...ry 1 Find the desired entry page 20 i MENU 2 V Copy i SELECT 3 Select the handset to copy to by pressing the desired handset number 1 6 LWhen an entry has been copied Completed is displayed LTo continue copying another entry V Yes i SELECT i Find the desired entry i OK 4 OFF Copying all entries 1 C left soft key i MENU 2 V Copy all i SELECT 3 Select the handset to copy to by pressing the desired h...

Страница 23: ... you should view the caller list to see who called while you were out Custom name display When the Caller ID number is received and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook the stored name from the phonebook is displayed and logged in the caller list Call Waiting Caller ID display If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services the 2nd caller s information is d...

Страница 24: ...one number before calling back You can edit a phone number in the caller list by removing its area code and or the long distance code 1 1 MENU center of joystick i x i SELECT 2 V Select the desired item i EDIT 3 Press EDIT repeatedly until the phone number is shown in the desired format 1 Local phone number Ex 2 Area code Local phone number Ex 3 1 Area code Local phone number Ex 4 C Caller ID numb...

Страница 25: ...ure again turn it on and reprogram the area codes you want to edit once again Erasing selected caller information 1 MENU center of joystick i x i SELECT 2 V Select the desired item 3 ERASE 4 V Yes i SELECT i OFF Erasing all caller information 1 MENU center of joystick i x i SELECT 2 ERASE 3 V Yes i SELECT Storing caller information into the phonebook 1 MENU center of joystick i x i SELECT 2 V Sele...

Страница 26: ...t from a second sub menu i SELECT 4 Push the joystick up or down to select the desired setting then press SAVE LThis step may vary depending on the feature being programmed LTo exit the operation press OFF Note LIn the following table indicates the default setting LThe current item or setting is highlighted on the display Main menu Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Page View Caller ID x 24 Display settings M ...

Страница 27: ...ngs 35 Recording time 1 3 min 35 Call screening 1 On 35 Voice prompt 1 English 15 Initial settings Ringer settings Ringer volume Level 6 3 Ringer tone 4 5 6 Tone 1 Display settings Wallpaper Wallpaper1 Display color Color1 Change language English 14 Contrast Contrast 3 Registration HS registration Handset registration 38 Deregistration 38 Set tel line Set dial mode 1 Tone 15 Set flash time 700 ms ...

Страница 28: ... one of the melody ringer tones the ringer tone will continue to sound for several seconds if the caller hangs up before you answer You may hear a dial tone or no one on the line when you answer a call 7 The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX Consult your PBX supplier if necessary The setting should stay at 700 ms unless pressing FLASH fails to pick up the call waiting call ...

Страница 29: ...When the handset is in use the alarm will not sound until the handset is in standby mode LIf you select Once the setting will change to Off after the alarm sounds Customer support The handset can display the Internet address where you can download the operating instructions or get further information for this product by using your computer 1 MENU center of joystick i i SELECT 2 OFF Off Turns alarm...

Страница 30: ...e the prerecorded greeting message the unit automatically switches to another prerecorded greeting message asking callers to call again later If you recorded your own greeting message the same message is still announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded Turning the answering system on off Using the base unit Press s ANSWER ON to turn on off the answering system LWhen the answe...

Страница 31: ...your own greeting message the unit will play a pre recorded greeting message for callers 1 MENU center of joystick i I i SELECT 2 V Erase message i SELECT 3 V Erase greeting i SELECT 4 V Yes i SELECT i OFF Listening to messages using the base unit When new messages have been recorded the Message indicator on the base unit flashes Press 6 Message LIf new messages have been recorded the base unit pl...

Страница 32: ...L Erasing all messages 1 MENU center of joystick i I i SELECT 2 V Erase message i SELECT 3 V Erase all i SELECT 4 V Yes i SELECT i OFF Operating the answering system You can also operate the answering system by pressing dial keys on the handset To use the following commands MENU center of joystick i I i SELECT Key Operation Pushingthe joystick up or down Adjust the receiver speaker volume during p...

Страница 33: ...ands The announcements are different depending on the voice guidance language setting page 15 3 Control the unit using remote commands page 34 4 When finished hang up Voice guidance When the English voice guidance is selected During remote operation the unit s voice guidance starts and prompts you to press 1 to perform a specific operation or press 2 to listen to more available operations Operatio...

Страница 34: ...ou can leave a message just as any outside caller can Call your phone number When the answering system picks up press to skip the greeting message and record your message after the beep Answering system settings Remote access code A 3 digit remote access code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely This code prevents unauthorized parties from listening to your messages remotel...

Страница 35: ...ering system page 30 LTo use this unit s answering system rather than the Voice Mail service provided by your service provider telephone company please contact your service provider telephone company to deactivate your Voice Mail service If your service provider telephone company cannot do this Set this unit s Ring count setting so that this unit s answering system answers calls before the Voice M...

Страница 36: ... service provider telephone company rather than the unit s answering system turn off the answering system page 30 For details see page 35 Voice Mail message indication When you have new messages New Voice Mail is displayed on the handset LIn order to listen to your Voice Mail messages you must dial your service provider telephone company s Voice Mail access number Note LIf the handset still indica...

Страница 37: ...want to page by pressing the desired handset number 1 6 LTo stop paging press OFF 3 When you finish talking press OFF Answering an intercom call 1 Press C or s to answer the page 2 When you finish talking press OFF Handset locator You can locate a misplaced handset by paging it 1 Base unit x LOCATOR LThe handset beeps for 1 minute 2 To stop paging Base unit Press x LOCATOR Handset Press OFF Transf...

Страница 38: ...the handset 1 MENU center of joystick i i SELECT 2 V Registration i SELECT 3 V HS registration i SELECT 4 Base unit Press and hold x LOCATOR for about 5 seconds until the registration tone sounds LIf all registered handsets start ringing press x LOCATOR to stop then repeat this step LAfter pressing x LOCATOR the rest of this procedure must be completed within 1 minute and 30 seconds 5 Handset Pres...

Страница 39: ...e visit http www panasonic com help 39 LTo cancel a selected handset number press the number again The number stops flashing 6 V Yes i SELECT LA long beep will sound as each handset number disappears 7 After Deregistered is displayed press OFF ...

Страница 40: ...an hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the supplied belt clip To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Headset optional Connecting a headset to the handset allows hands free phone conversations We recommend using the Panasonic headset noted on page 4 LHeadset shown is KX TCA86 ...

Страница 41: ...the receiver and try again Memory full LThe handset s phonebook memory is full Erase unnecessary entries page 20 Messages full LMessage memory becomes full Erase unnecessary messages page 31 No items stored LYour phonebook caller list or redial list is empty No link to base Move closer to base try again LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit Move closer to the base unit and try aga...

Страница 42: ...onnected Check the connections LIf you are using a splitter to connect the unit remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall socket directly If the unit operates properly check the splitter LDisconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working telephone If the working telephone operates properly contact our service personnel to have the unit repaired If the working telep...

Страница 43: ...other electrical appliances Problem Cause solution The batteries should be charging but the battery icon does not change LClean the charge contacts and charge again page 13 The handset beeps intermittently and or flashes LFully charge the batteries page 13 I fully charged the batteries but still flashes LClean the charge contacts and charge again page 13 LIt is time to replace the batteries page 1...

Страница 44: ... in and out Interference from other electrical units LPlace the handset and the base unit away from other electrical appliances LMove closer to the base unit LIf your unit is connected to a telephone line with DSL service we recommend connecting a noise filter between the base unit and the telephone line jack Contact your DSL provider for details Noise is heard during a call LYou are using the han...

Страница 45: ...y service may not be available in some areas Contact your service provider telephone company for details LOther telephone equipment may be interfering with this unit Disconnect the other equipment and try again LThe caller requested not to send caller information page 23 LIf a call is being transferred to you the caller information is not displayed LGenerally caller information is displayed from t...

Страница 46: ...0 LThe message memory is full Erase unnecessary messages page 31 LIf you subscribe to the voice mail service messages are recorded by your service provider telephone company not your telephone Change the unit s Ring count setting or consult your service provider telephone company page 35 I cannot operate the answering system with the handset LThe base unit or another handset is being used Wait for...

Страница 47: ...is not displayed on the handset even though I have new messages in my voice mail service LYour service provider telephone company needs to provide the signal for visual message waiting indicator Consult your service provider telephone company of your Voice Mail service LIf you hear the interrupted dial tone new messages are waiting You can check if you have new messages by simply listening to the ...

Страница 48: ...ct is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the custom...

Страница 49: ... 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 limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu...

Страница 50: ...ith FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment L To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the base unit must be installed and operated 20 cm 8 inches or more between the product and all person s body excluding extremities of hands wrist and feet L This product may not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter L The handset may be...

Страница 51: ...tion Base unit Standby Approx 1 8 W Maximum Approx 5 0 W Charger 1 Standby Approx 0 7 W Maximum Approx 3 5 W Operating conditions 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F 20 80 relative air humidity dry Dimensions Base unit Approx 44 mm 116 mm 113 mm 1 23 32 inches 4 9 16 inches 4 7 16 inches Handset Approx 143 mm 47 mm 32 mm 5 5 8 inches 1 27 32 inches 1 1 4 inches Charger 1 Approx 46 mm 77 mm 87 mm 1 13 16 inches 3 ...

Страница 52: ... speech impaired users can call 1 877 833 8855 TTY users hearing or speech impaired users can call 1 866 605 1277 Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday...

Страница 53: ...d Warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must mail in your product prepaid during the Limited Warranty period This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser an...

Страница 54: ... Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time lost calls or messages cost of having someo...

Страница 55: ...6 27 Language 14 Wallpaper 26 27 E Error messages 41 F Flash 17 Flash time 27 G Greeting message 30 Group Display colors 24 Ringer tones 23 H Handset locator 37 Headset optional 4 40 I Intercom 37 K Key tone 28 M Making calls 16 Memory capacity message recording 30 Missed calls 23 Mute 17 O One touch dial 21 P Pause 16 Phonebook 19 Phonebook copy 22 Power failure 11 Pulse service 17 R Recording ti...

Страница 56: ...l sales offices These locations do not repair consumer products We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference Attach your purchase receipt here Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc San Gabriel Industrial Park Ave 65 de Infantería Km 9 5 Caroli...

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