Panasonic Kx Tg2236 Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Settings
Connections
•USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z).
•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor
to feel warm during use.)
•To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 58.
•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID services, you
cannot access those services.
Single-Line
Telephone Jack
(RJ11C)
Telephone Line Cord
AC Adaptor
Raise the
antenna.Fasten the AC adaptor cord to
prevent it from being
disconnected.
Power Outlet 
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Hook 
						

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Settings
Battery Charge
Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hoursbefore
initial use.
•The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds. 
Installing the Battery in the Handset
IN USE/CHARGE Indicator
OR
Insert the battery into the handset as shown, matching the correct polarity
(
#). Press the battery down until it places into the compartment ($).
When finished, close the cover.
2
1 
						

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Preparation
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Up to 11 days
OperationOperating time
While in use (TALK)Up to 5 hours
While not in use (Standby)
•The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions,
such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient
temperature.
•Clean the handset and the base unit charge contacts with a soft, dry cloth
once a month. Clean more 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” is displayed and/or “ ” flashes. This will maximize the
battery life.
•The battery cannot be overcharged.
Recharge
Recharge the battery when:
—“Recharge” is displayed on the handset,
—“ ” flashes on the display, or
—the handset beeps intermittently while it is 
in use.
•If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the
display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “ ” will continue to flash.
Battery information
After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12):
Recharge 
Needs to be recharged.
Battery strength
You can check the battery strength on the handset display.
The battery strength is as shown in the chart below.
Display promptBattery strength
Fully charged
Medium
Low
(flashing) 
						

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Dialing Mode
If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is
used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
4
Scroll to “Set dial mode” by pressing
Öor Ñ.
5
Press á.
6
Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.
7
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
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HSave directory
Ringer volume
Ringer pattern
HProgram
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HSet flash time
Save mailbox#
Set line mode
HSet dial mode
Talk switching
Dial mode
:Tone
GF H=Save
Dial mode
:Pulse
Dial mode
:Pulse
GF H=Save
Settings 
						

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Preparation
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Line Mode
If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”.
Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. 
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Pressá.
4
Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing
Öor Ñ.
5
Press á.
6
Select “B” or “A” by pressing Öor Ñ.
7
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
. Line mode
:A
GF H=Save
Line mode
:B
Line mode
:B
GF H=Save
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HSave directory
Ringer volume
Ringer pattern
HProgram
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HSet flash time
Save mailbox#
Voicemail tone
HSet line mode
Set dial mode 
						

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HSet flash time
Save mailbox#
Voicemail tone
Set line mode
Set dial mode
Talk switching
CallerID edit
LCD contrast
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HSave directory
Ringer volume
Ringer pattern
Program
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Programmable Functions
You can program the following function items using the handset near
the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the
corresponding pages for function details. 
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
During programming:
*To select a desired function item, scroll through the items by pressing 
Öor Ñ.
Then press
áto go to the next step.
•“--------------” indicates the beginning or end of the function menu
.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF).
•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the unit will exit the programming
mode.
•If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “No
link to base Place on cradle and try again.” is displayed.
Press (FUNCTION).
To store an item in the directory (p. 39).
To select the ringer volume (p. 18).
To select the ringer pattern (p. 19).
Press 
á.
To select the flash time (p. 53).
To store a voice mail access number (p. 48).
To set the voice mail tone (p. 49).
To select the line mode (p. 15).
To select the dialing mode (p. 14).
To set the Auto Talk feature (p. 17).
To set the Caller ID Number Auto Edit feature (p. 33).
To select the LCD contrast (p. 20). * * 
						

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Preparation
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Auto Talk Feature
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off
the base unit without pressing  or  . If you want to use this
feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the
factory set to OFF.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Pressá.
4
Scroll to “Talk switching” by pressing
Öor Ñ.
5
Press á.
6
Select “On” or “Off” by pressing Öor Ñ.
7
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift up the handset to answer a
call, leave the Auto Talk feature OFF.
Auto talk
:On
Set dial mode
HTalk switching
CallerID edit
Auto talk
:Off
GF H=Save
Auto talk
:On
GF H=Save
Ringer pattern
HProgram
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Programmable Functions
Ringer Volume
You can program the handset or base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW
or OFF. If set to OFF, the handset or base unit will not ring. Your phone
comes from the factory set to HIGH.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
With the handset
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Ringer volume” by
pressing 
Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
4
Select the desired volume by
pressing 
Öor Ñ.
•Each time you press Öor Ñ, the volume
will change and ring.
•If you set to OFF, the unit will not ring.
5
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
•When you replace the battery, the selected ringer volume setting will return to the
factory set (HIGH). Reprogram if necessary.
With the base unit
To select HIGH (preset) or LOW, press (MUTE/RINGER).
•Each time you press the button, the ringer volume will change and ring.
To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold (MUTE/RINGER)until 2 beeps
sound.
To turn the ringer ON, press 
(MUTE/RINGER).
•The ringer will sound at the HIGH level.
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
GF H=Save
Ringer
Low❚❚❚❚❚❚High
GF H=Save
HIGH
LOW
Ringer off
GF H=Save
OFF
Ö
Ñ
Ö
Ñ
Save directory
HRinger volume
Ringer pattern 
						

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Preparation
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Ringer Pattern
You can select the handset or the base unit ringer pattern out of 6
patterns. When an incoming call is being received, the unit rings in the
selected pattern.
Your phone comes from the factory set to 1.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
With the handset
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Ringer pattern” by pressing
Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
•The current setting is displayed.
4
Select the desired ringer pattern by
pressing 
Öor Ñ.
•Each time you press Öor Ñ, the ringer
pattern will change and ring.
•You can also select the ringer pattern by
pressing dialing buttons (1)
to(6).
•If you set the ringer volume to OFF, the
handset will not ring (p. 18).
5
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
.
With the base unit
1
Press (MUTE/RINGER).
•The base unit rings in the current setting.
2
Within 5 seconds, select the desired ringer pattern by pressing
dialing buttons (1)to (6).
•Each time you press the buttons, the ringer pattern will change and ring.
Ringer volume
HRinger pattern
Program
Ringer pattern 
:1
GF H=Save
Ringer pattern 
:3
GF H=Save
Ringer pattern 
:3 
						

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LCD Contrast
You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the
handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the
factory set to level 3.
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
4
Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing Ö
or Ñ.
5
Pressá.
6
Select the desired contrast by pressing Ö
or Ñ.
•Each time you press Öor Ñ, the LCD
contrast will change. 
7
Press á(Savekey).
•A beep sounds.
•To exit the programming mode, press (OFF).
•You can exit the programming mode any time by pressing (OFF)
. Ringer pattern
HProgram
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CallerID edit
HLCD contrast
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LCD contrast
Low❚❚❚High
GF H=Save
LCD contrast
Low❚High
Programmable Functions