Panasonic KX-TG8231B Digital Cordless Answering System

Panasonic KX-TG8231B Manual

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    Operating Instructions Expandable Digital Cordless Answering System Model No. KX-TG8231 with 2 Handsets Model No. KX-TG8232 Model shown is KX-TG8231. This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/ telephone
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    operating instructions 14 Setting up the unit before use . . . . . 14 Making/Answering Calls Making calls 16 Answering calls 16 Useful features during a call 17 Phonebook Handset phonebook 19 Copying handset phonebook entries 22 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 23 Caller list 24
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    Product information Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. These operating instructions can be used for the following models: KX-TG8231 KX-TG8232 Accessory information Supplied accessories Quantity No. Accessory item Order number KX-TG KX-TG 8231B 8232B 1 AC adaptor for
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    nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, AAA (R03) size Headset T-adaptor Order number HHR-4DPA KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88HA, KXTCA92, KX-TCA93, KX-TCA94, or KX-TCA95 KX-J66 Expanding your phone system You can expand the phone system by registering optional handsets to a single base unit
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    near radiators, or instructions. Improper adjustment may require extensive work by an authorized service center. E. If the product has been dropped or physically damaged. F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 13. During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless
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    specified in this manual. L Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to charge the battery(ies). Do not tamper with the base unit (or charger). Failure to follow these instructions may cause the battery(ies) to swell or explode. 6 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
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    GHz to 1.93 GHz, and the power output is 125 mW (max.).) Do not use the product in health care facilities if any regulations posted in the area instruct caller compatible Panasonic units use the handset and phones. - avoid facing radio frequency transmitters, such as external antennas of mobile phone
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    Introduction Routine care L To 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. L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder. 8 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
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    ) E {s} (ANSWER ON) ANSWER ON indicator F {7} (Repeat) G {■} (STOP) H {6} (Message) Message indicator I {V} (VOL.: Volume down) J {x} (LOCATOR) K {8} (Skip) Handset A Preparation I J B B C K D L E F G M H N O A Speaker B Soft keys C Joystick D {C} (TALK) E {s} (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone
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    etc. L Answering system is being used by another handset or the base unit. Battery level 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. Icon j Feature View Caller ID M Display
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    Icon I Feature Answering device Initial settings Customer support Connections Connect the telephone line cord until it clicks into the base unit and telephone line jack (A). Connect the AC adaptor cord (B) by pressing the plug firmly (C). Base unit L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor
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    is heard during conversations. - Caller ID features do not function properly. 1 Press the notch on the handset cover firmly, and slide it in the direction of the arrow. To single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) 2 Insert the batteries negative (T) end first. Close the handset cover. Rechargeable Ni-MH
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    to be charged, the handset beeps intermittently during use. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Operation In continuous use In continuous standby mode Operating time 12 hours max. 150 hours max. *1 KX-TG8232 Note: L It is normal for the handset to feel warm during charging
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    go blank after you replace the batteries. In this case, place the handset on the base unit or charger and let it charge for 7 hours. Symbol {V}/{^}: "" Meaning Push the handset joystick down or up to select the words in quotations. Example: {V}/{^}: "Off" Setting up the unit before use Screen
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    language of the answering system (page 30). The default setting is "English". setting according to your telephone line service. The default setting is "Tone". "Tone": For tone dial service. "Pulse": For rotary/pulse dial service this case, set the date and time again. Date and time Set the correct
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    Making/Answering Calls Making calls 1 Dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {CLEAR}. 2 Press {C}. 3 When you finish talking, press {OFF} or place the handset on the base unit or charger. 2 {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone number. 3 {ERASE} 4 {V}/{^}: "Yes" i {SELECT} i {OFF} Note: L
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    call, or accessing optional telephone services. 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
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    Making/Answering Calls 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} L When this feature is turned on, ! is displayed. Note: L This feature will turn off after you hang up the call.
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    having to dial manually. You can add 50 names and phone numbers, assign each handset phonebook entry to the desired group. Adding entries 1 {C} (left soft key) 2 {ADD} 3 Enter the party's name (16 characters max.). i {OK} 4 Enter the party's phone number (24 digits max.). i {OK} 5 {V}/{^}: Select
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    Phonebook group setting features are available for Caller ID subscribers (page 23). Changing group names 1 {C} (left soft key) i {MENU necessary (see the character table, page 19). i {OK} 4 Edit the phone number if necessary (24 digits max.). i {OK} 5 {V}/{^}: Select the desired group. i {SELECT} 6
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    number from the handset phonebook by simply phone numbers in the handset phonebook while you are on a call. This feature can be used, for example, to dial a calling card access number or bank account PIN that you have stored in the handset phonebook, without having to dial manually service, you
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    entries You can copy handset phonebook entries to the handset phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Note: L Group settings for phonebook entries are not copied. Copying an entry 1 Find the desired entry (page 20). i {MENU} 2 {V}/{^}: "Copy" i {SELECT} 3 Select the handset to copy to by
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    Using Caller ID service Important: L This unit is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. Consult your service provider/ telephone company for details. Caller ID features When an outside call is being received, the calling party's name and phone
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    ID number will be displayed in the same Format as the Edited Number. - After the call is ended, the phone number of the caller, when reviewed from the Caller list, will be displayed in the same Format as the Edited Number. For example, you can use this feature to set the unit to ignore the area code
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    can turn this feature off to erase previously edited area codes. To use this feature again, turn it on and reprogram the area codes you want to edit once again. Caller ID Service 3 {SAVE} 4 Edit the name if necessary (see the character table, page 19). i {OK} 5 Edit the phone number if necessary
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    - Set date & time Date and time*1 - K Alarm - Time adjustment*1, *2 - Answering device Play new msg. - I Play all msg. - Record greeting*1 - Page 24 - - 14 - 15 28 - 32 32 31 26 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
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    Main menu Answering device I Sub-menu 1 Answer on*1 Answer off*1 Play greeting Erase message Settings Initial settings Ringer settings * Display settings Registration Set tel line Sub-menu 2 - Page 30 - 31 Erase all*1 32 Erase greeting*1 31 Remote code*1 34
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    including confirmation tones and error tones. *9 If you subscribe to Caller ID service and want to view the caller's information after lifting up the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature. Alarm An alarm will sound at the set time for 3 minutes in two different alarm modes: Once or Daily
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    . 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} For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
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    unavailable to answer the phone. Important: L Only 1 person can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time. L When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been correctly set (page 15
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    Answering System Recording your greeting message You can record your own greeting message (2 minutes and 30 seconds max.). 1 {MENU} (center of joystick) i I i {SELECT} 2 {V}/{^}: "Record greeting" i {SELECT} 3 Hold the handset used. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 31
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    "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
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    : L In order to operate the answering system remotely, you must first set a remote access code (page 34). This code must be entered each time you operate the answering system remotely. Using the answering system remotely 1 Dial your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 After the greeting message
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    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
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    -rate service package that includes Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voice Mail, and unlimited local/ regional/long distance calls, please note the following: L To use the Voice Mail service provided by your service provider/ telephone company rather than the unit's answering system, turn off the answering
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    to answer the phone or when your line is busy. Messages are recorded by the service provider/telephone company, not your telephone. Important: L To use the Voice Mail service provided by your service provider/ telephone company rather than the unit's answering system, turn off the answering system
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    , 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) L The handset beeps for 1 minute. 2 To stop
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    }. The other parties can continue the conversation. Answering transferred calls Press {C} to answer the page. L After the paging party disconnects, you can talk to the outside caller. Transferring a call without speaking to the other handset user 1 During an outside call, press {TRANSFER}. i Press
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    a selected handset number, press the number again. The number stops flashing. 6 {V}/{^}: "Yes" i {SELECT} L A long beep will sound as each handset number disappears. 7 After "Deregistered" is displayed, press {OFF}. Multi-unit Operation For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
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    the supplied belt clip. To attach 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. To remove the belt clip L Headset shown is KX-TCA86. 40 For assistance, please visit http://www
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    the handset was on the base unit or charger. Lift the handset and press the button again. L You must subscribe to Caller ID service. Once you receive caller information after subscribing to Caller ID service, this message will not be displayed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com
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    Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit AC adaptor, then reconnect the base unit AC adaptor. General use Problem The unit does not work. I cannot hear a dial tone. I do not know how to erase "
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    to ring. I cannot register a handset to a base unit. Battery recharge Problem The batteries should be charging but the battery icon does not change. The handset beeps intermittently and/or ) flashes. I fully charged the batteries, but ) still flashes. I fully charged the batteries, but the operating
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    Change the setting (page 15). L Another handset is in use or the answering system is being used. Wait and try again later. L Make sure that an optional headset is connected properly (page 40). L Make sure that you have long distance service. 44 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com
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    the phone number edited in the caller list. Time on the unit is shifted. Cause/solution L You have not subscribed to Caller ID service. Contact your service provider/telephone company to subscribe. L If your unit is connected to any additional telephone equipment such as a Caller ID box or cordless
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    . After subscribing, you may need to contact your service provider/telephone company again to activate this specific service, even if you already subscribed to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID). Cause/solution L The answering system is off. Turn it on (page 30). L The
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    the remote access code, store a new remote access code again (page 34). L Press each key firmly. L The answering system is turned off. Turn it on (page 34). L You are using a rotary/pulse telephone. Try again using a touch-tone phone. Cause/solution L Your service provider/telephone company needs to
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    If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is
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    phone digital 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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions the user is encouraged Some cordless telephones operate
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    Useful Information interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference. FCC RF Exposure Warning: L This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. L To comply
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    Specifications ■ Standard: DECT 6.0 (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications 6.0) ■ Number of channels: 60 Duplex Channels ■ Frequency range: 1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz ■ Duplex procedure: TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) ■ Channel spacing: 1,728 kHz ■ Bit rate: 1,152 kbit/s ■ Modulation: GFSK (
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    Card, American Express, and Personal Checks.) TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277. Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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    a return address and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the 1 year parts and labor Limited Warranty. For Limited Warranty service for headsets if a headset is included with this product please call Panasonic at 1-800-332-5368. For
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    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. 54 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com
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    16 Answering system Erasing messages: 31, 32, 34 Listening to messages: 31, 32, 33 Remote operation: 33 Settings: 34 Turning on/off: 30, 32, 34 Auto talk: 17 B Battery: 12, 13 Belt clip: 40 C Call privacy: 17 Call screening: 30, 35 Call share: 17 Call Waiting: 17 Call Waiting Caller ID: 23 Caller ID
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    211-7262) TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-877-833-8855. When you ship the product L Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton. L Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton. L Send the unit to Panasonic Service and Technology Company
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This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must
subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/
telephone company.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save
them for future reference.
For assistance, visit our website:
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.