Panasonic Kx Tg2236 Operating Instructions Manual

							Preparation
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation
Useful Information
Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
Caller ID Compatible
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.
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for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone
Operating Instructions
Model No.KX-TG2236S
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability 
						

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Caller ID and Call Waiting Service and Voice Mail Service, 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 and Call Waiting Service.
After subscribing to Voice Mail Service, this phone’s VM indicator will flash when
there are new messages left in the voice mail box at phone company.
For your future reference
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless
telephone.
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page
63 before use. Read and understand all instructions.
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Energy Star:
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Panasonic
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency. 
ENERGY STAR is a U.S.
registered mark.
Accessories (included)For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
AC Adaptor (p. 11)
Order No. PQLV1Z
(PQLV1)
one
Telephone Line Cord
(p. 11)
Order No. PQJA10075Z
one
Battery (p. 12, 57)
Order No. 
N4HKGMA00001
(P-P511)
one
Wall Mounting
Adaptor (p. 54)
Order No.
PQKL10035Z3
one
Belt Clip (p. 56)
Order No.
PQKE10341Z1
one
Handset Cover 
(p. 12, 57)
Order No.
PQKK10127Z1
one 
						

							3For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
For Best Performance
Battery Charge
A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the
handset. Charge the battery for about 15
hoursbefore initial use (p. 12).
Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using
wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, the recommended base unit location is:
Note:
While using the handset:
•If you are 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 more than one cordless phone is being used and your handset is near another
cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other
cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.
Away from electrical appliances
such as a TV, personal computer or
another cordless phone.In a HIGH and CENTRAL location
with no obstructions such as walls.
Raise the
antenna. 
						

							Contents
4
Preparation
Location of Controls...................................................................... 6
Display............................................................................................. 8
Settings...........................................................................................11
Connections ..................................................................................11
Installing the Battery in the Handset .............................................12
Battery Charge ..............................................................................12
Dialing Mode .................................................................................14
Line Mode .....................................................................................15
Programmable Functions..............................................................16
Auto Talk Feature .........................................................................17
Ringer Volume ..............................................................................18
Ringer Pattern ...............................................................................19
LCD Contrast ................................................................................20
Basic Operation
Making Calls...................................................................................21
Handset .........................................................................................21
Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) ....................................25
Answering Calls.............................................................................27
Handset .........................................................................................27
Base Unit.......................................................................................27
Caller ID Service.............................................................................28
Using the Caller List......................................................................29
Viewing the Caller List ..................................................................29
Calling Back from the Caller List ...................................................31
Editing the Caller’s Phone Number ...............................................32
The Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature ......................................33
Storing Caller List Information in the Directory .............................34
Erasing Caller List Information ......................................................35
Advanced Operation
Speed Dialer....................................................................................36
Storing Phone Numbers................................................................36
Dialing a Stored Number...............................................................37
Directory..........................................................................................38
Storing Names and Numbers........................................................38
Entering Names and Symbols ......................................................40
Finding Stored Items .....................................................................42
Dialing ...........................................................................................43
Editing ...........................................................................................44
Erasing ..........................................................................................45 
						

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Preparation
Cordless Telephone
Answering System
Useful Information
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Intercom.........................................................................................46
Transferring a Call Using the Intercom .........................................47
Voice Mail Service.........................................................................48
Storing a Voice Mail Access Number ...........................................48
Setting the Voice Mail Tone ..........................................................49
Listening to Voice Mail Messages.................................................50
Special Features.............................................................................51
Automatic Security Code Setting ..................................................51
Temporary Tone Dialing 
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)  ........................................51
Muting Your Conversation ............................................................51
For Call Waiting Service Users .....................................................52
How to Use the PAUSE Button 
(For Analog PBX Line/Long Distance Service Users) ...............52
FLASH Button ...............................................................................53
Useful Information
Wall Mounting.................................................................................54
Belt Clip...........................................................................................56
Optional Headset............................................................................56
Battery Replacement......................................................................57
Adding Another Phone..................................................................58
Troubleshooting.............................................................................59
Important Safety Instructions.......................................................63
FCC and Other Information...........................................................64
Specifications.................................................................................67
Index................................................................................................68
Warranty..........................................................................................69
Basic Operation
Advanced Operation 
						

							Location of Controls
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RINGER
IN USE/CHARGE 
Indicator (p. 12)
(AUTO/PROGRAM) 
Button (p. 36, 37)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) 
Button (p. 26, 52)
(FLASH/CALLÒWAIT) 
Button (p. 52, 53)
(MUTE/RINGER) 
Button (p. 18, 51)
(HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM) 
Button (p. 26, 46)
(SP-PHONE) (Speakerphone)
Button and Indicator (p. 25, 27)
Antenna (p. 3, 11) 
Charge Contacts
(p. 13)
VOLUME       ,        Buttons 
(p. 26, 47)
Hook (p. 54, 55)
VM (Voice Mail)
Indicator 
(p. 48, 49, 50)
(VM) (Voice Mail)
Button (p. 49, 50)
(TONE) Button (p. 51)
MIC (Microphone) 
(p. 25) RINGER Indicator (p. 27) 
						

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Handset
CHEDIT
CALL 
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A WAITPAUSE
USE
TONE
TONE
VOICE MAIL
VOICE MAIL
98
321654
70
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CLEARCLEAR
 HOLD
REDIAL FLASH  
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Antenna
Display (p. 8)
(CLEAR) Button 
(p. 35, 39, 45)
(MUTE) Button (p. 51)
(FUNCTION) Button 
(p. 16, 33, 39, 48)
(OFF) Button 
(p. 21, 29, 
39, 46)
(HOLD/INTERCOM) 
Button (p. 23, 46)
(REDIAL/PAUSE) Button 
(p. 22, 23, 52)
(TONE) Button (p. 51) 
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICEÒMAIL) 
Button (p. 49, 50, 52, 53) 
Headset Jack (p. 56)
Microphone (p. 22)        (TALK) Button 
(p. 21, 27, 31)
       (Speakerphone) 
Button (p. 22, 27, 31)
Charge Contacts (p. 13)
Receiver (p. 24)
Navigator Key (     ,     ,     ,     ) 
(
p. 16, 22, 24, 29, 39, 48)
Back side
Speaker 
(p. 21)
How to use the Navigator key
This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.
•Pressing the up or down arrow allows you to enter the
Caller List and scroll through the function menu, the
Caller List and the directory list. It is also used to adjust
the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes.
•Pressing the right or left arrow allows you to enter the
directory list and move the cursor when entering items.
The right arrow is used to select or confirm your menu
choices and to edit a phone number of the Caller List into
one of 3 patterns. 
The left arrow is used to select a clearer channel.
CHEDIT
Throughout this Operating Instructions, the navigator key is indicated by
the arrows Ö, Ñ, Üor á. 
						

							Recharge 
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Display
The handset shows you instructions and information on the display.
These display prompts are shown below.
The battery needs to be charged. Place the
handset on the base unit to charge the battery 
(p. 13).
The display shows that you have received new
calls (p. 29). To check the new calls, lift the
handset and press 
Öor Ñ.
The display shows that you have received new
calls (p. 29). To check the new calls, press 
Ö
or Ñ.
This display shows the number of new calls
when 
Öor Ñis pressed while the handset is
off the base unit.
To search from the most recent call, press 
Ö.
To search from the oldest call, press 
Ñ(p. 29).
To go to the directory list, press
á
(Directorykey).
The display shows the voice mail message(s)
is/are recorded (p. 50).
When the handset ringer volume is set to OFF 
(p. 18), “Ringer off” will flash for about 45
seconds after completing operations such as talk,
viewing the Caller List or programming.
When a call is received, the display shows the
caller’s name and number after the first ring.
12 new calls
GF H=Directory
ROBINSON,TINA 
1-000-222-3333
Received calls
(Handset on the base unit)
Received callsG
(Handset off the base unit)
Voicemail
Ringer off 
						

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Please lift up
and try again.
During a conversation, the display shows the
length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35
seconds). The battery strength is also displayed
(p. 13).
The handset has lost communication with the
base unit. Place the handset on the base unit
and try again.
This is a name from the Caller List. 
The display shows:
— the caller’s name,
— the caller’s number,
— the time and date of the last call 
(ex. Jan. 10, 11:20 AM), and 
— the number of times called (ex. 3 times).
This is a name from the directory. The stored
name and phone number are displayed.
A second call is received during a conversation 
(p. 52).
Ö, Ñ, Üor áwas pressed while the
handset was on the base unit. Lift the handset
and press the button again.
While the base unit was in use, Öor Ñwas
pressed to search the Caller List/directory list, 
á
was pressed to select an option or
(HOLD/INTERCOM)was pressed.
SMITH,JACK 
1-222-333-4444
11:20A JAN10 
✕3
Ann
123-456-7890
BROWN,NANCY 
1-555-666-7777
----Waiting----
Not available
No link to base
Place on cradle
and try again.
Talk
01-06-35 
						

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When trying to store an item or Caller List
information in the directory, the directory
memory is full (p. 34, 39).
While programming procedure, the handset has
lost communication with the base unit. Move
closer to the base unit and try again. Save error
Directory full
Display