Panasonic Kx Tg2248 Operating Instructions Manual

							 
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 
41 
Listening to Messages 
Answering System
 
Using the Handset (Remote Operation)  
To play back messages   
* If you press  
[STOP] 
 on the base unit during message playback, operation is 
stopped.
To resume the playback, press  
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] 
 on the base unit within 
15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (see below).
•If noise interferes with the message playback: 
—during playback using  
[] 
, press  
[] 
 (Channel).
—during playback using  
[] 
, press  
[] 
 (Channel). 
The unit selects a clearer channel. 
•At the end of the last message, “ 
End of final message 
” is heard. The unit will 
announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 3 minutes.
•If the unit starts to ring during the remote operation, press  
[] 
 or  
[] 
 to answer 
the call. To playback, start again from the beginning after hanging up.
•If you hear “ 
Memory full 
” after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 43). 
Voice menu 
If you do not press any buttons at the end of the last message, the unit will 
announce “ 
End of final message 
” and the voice menu will begin. 
The unit announces, “ 
Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all 
messages 
.”
•You can press buttons for other options (p. 42) even if the voice menu has started.
•If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, the handset will exit remote 
operation. 
1 
Press  
[MENU] 
. 
2 
Scroll to “ 
Message play 
” by pressing  
[] 
 or  
[] 
, then press  
Select 
. 
•The unit announces the number of new messages 
and only new messages are played back.
•The messages will be heard from the speaker. To 
switch to the receiver, press  
[] 
. To switch back 
to the speaker, press  
[] 
.
• 
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] 
,  
[REPEAT] 
,  
[SKIP] 
 
and  
[STOP] 
* can also be used during playback 
(p. 42).
• 
When you have no new messages, 
 the unit 
announces “ 
No new messages. All message playback 
” 
and plays back all messages.
• 
When you have no messages, 
 the unit 
announces “ 
No messages 
”. 
•If you do not press any buttons, the voice menu 
will start (see below). 
3 
To end remote operation, press  
[OFF] 
 or place 
the handset on the base unit.
Handset
>
>Message playExit  Select>>
4:New messages
5:All messages
Repeat    Skip 
						

							 
Listening to Messages 
42 
During playback   
To adjust the 
speaker volume 
Base unit or Handset: 
To increase volume, press  
[] 
. 
To decrease volume, press  
[] 
. 
•You can also adjust the receiver volume on the handset. 
To slow down the 
playback speed 
(Slow Talk 
Message 
Playback) 
Base unit: 
Press  
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] 
. 
Handset: 
Press  
[3] 
. 
•To return to normal speed, press  
[MESSAGE/
SLOW TALK] 
 on the base unit or  
[3] 
 on the handset.
•Each time you press the button during playback, the 
speed will change to slow/normal.
•Playback speed will return to normal after you finish 
listening to messages. 
To repeat a 
message 
Base unit: 
Press  
[REPEAT] 
. 
Handset: 
Press  
Repeat 
 or  
[1] 
. 
•If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playback, the 
previous message will be played. 
To skip message 
Base unit: 
Press  
[SKIP] 
. 
Handset: 
Press  
Skip 
 or  
[2] 
. 
To stop playback 
Base unit: 
Press  
[STOP] 
. 
•To resume playback, press  
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] 
.
•If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you 
press  
[STOP] 
 again, playback mode will be canceled. 
Handset: 
Press  
[9] 
. 
•If you do not press any button within 15 seconds after 
stopping playback, the voice menu will start (p. 41). 
For Caller ID service users (p. 25) 
During playback, when the handset is on the base unit, the handset display will 
show the name and/or number of the caller whose message is being played. 
To call back the displayed number: 
During playback, lift the handset and press  
Call 
,  
[] 
 or  
[] 
 within 
10 seconds. 
•The unit stops playback and dials the phone number.
•After listening to a new incoming message, “ 
√ 
” will be added to its call entry in 
the Caller List (p. 27).
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Answering System
 
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 
43 
Erasing Messages 
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 
3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:
—“ 
Memory full 
” is heard.
—“ ” is displayed on the base unit.
—the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on).
Erase unnecessary messages. We recommend you erase unnecessary messages 
after each playback. 
Erasing a specific message 
Press  
[ERASE] 
 while the message you want to erase is being played.
Press  
[ ] [4] 
 while the message you want to erase is being played. 
•The unit beeps, then plays back the next message. 
Erasing all messages 
All recorded messages, except the greeting message, can be erased at one time.
  
  
•To cancel playback on the handset, press  
[OFF] 
.
•Information in the Caller List will not be erased. To erase Caller information, see 
page 31. 
1 
Press  
[ERASE] 
. 
•“ 
To erase all messages, press ERASE again 
” is 
heard. 
2 
Within 10 seconds, press  
[ERASE] 
 
again. 
•The unit beeps, then announces “ 
No 
messages 
”.
•The base unit display shows “ 
0 
”. 
1 
Press  
[MENU] 
. 
2 
Scroll to “ 
Message play 
” by pressing  
[] 
 or  
[] 
, then press  
Select 
.  
3 
Press  
[ ] [5] 
. 
•The unit beeps, then announces “ 
No messages 
”.
FULL
Base Unit
Handset
Base Unit
[ERASE]
ANSWER ON Indicator
Handset
>> 
						

							 
44 
Recording a Memo Message 
You can record your own voice memo message for up to 3 minutes in memory.  
• If you record for over 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will stop recording.
• If  “”  is shown on the base unit display and 6 beeps sound, your memo message 
is not recorded correctly. Record it again. 
Recording Your Telephone Conversation  
   
Y ou can record  your co nversation while talking using the handset.
• While recording your conversation, Call Waiting and Caller ID features cannot be 
used.
• If you press   
[]  
 or   
[]  
 to switch between talk and speakerphone, recording is 
stopped. 
1 
Press   
[MEMO/2WAY REC]  
. 
2 
After the long beep, talk clearly, 20 cm 
(8 inches) away from the   
MIC  
. 
• The base unit display shows the elapsed 
recording time. 
3 
When  finished, press   
[MEMO/2WAY REC]  
 or   
[STOP]  
. 
• A beep sounds.
• The NEW MESSAGE indicator  flashes. 
1 
During a conversation, press   
[MEMO/2WAY REC]  
. 
• The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time. 
2 
Continue your conversation. 
3 
To stop recording the conversation, press   
[MEMO/2WAY REC]  
 or   
[STOP]  
. 
• The NEW MESSAGE indicator  flashes.
Many states have imposed regulations on the manner in which 2-way telephone 
conversations may be recorded, so you should inform the other party that the 
conversation is being recorded. Consult your local telephone company for 
further information.
Base Unit
[STOP]
MIC
[MEMO/2WAY REC]
NEW MESSAGE Indicator
Base Unit 
						

							 
Answering System
 
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 
45 
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
 
You can operate the Answering System from any touch tone phone. 
A synthesized voice menu will guide you through the Answering System (p. 46).
•To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 47. 
Summary of remote operation 
Remote Code 
The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and 
listening to your messages. Choose any  
2-digit number (00–99)  
for your remote 
code. 
The factory preset remote code is “ 
11 
”. If you do not program your own remote 
code, you can use “11”.  
To check the remote code, 
 repeat steps 1 to 4.  
•The remote code is displayed. When finished, press  
[OFF] 
.
Call your unit from a touch tone phone.
•The unit will announce the 
remaining recording time 
after playback, if it is less 
than 3 minutes.
•The messages are saved.
Enter your remote code (see below) during or 
after the greeting message.
•The number of new messages is heard.
After 3 seconds, the voice menu will start 
(p. 46).
Follow the menu or enter the direct commands 
(p. 47).
To end remote operation, hang up.
 
1 
Press  
[MENU] 
. 
2 
Scroll to “ 
Initial setting 
” by pressing  
[] 
 
or  
[] 
, then press  
Select 
. 
3 
Scroll to “ 
Set answering 
” by pressing  
[] 
 or  
[] 
, then press  
Select 
. 
4 
Scroll to “ 
Remote code 
” by pressing  
[] 
 or  
[] 
, then press  
Select 
. 
5 
Enter a 
 2-digit remote code (00–99) 
. 
6 
Press  
Save 
, then press  
[OFF] 
.
>
>Initial settingExit  Select>>>
>Set answeringBack  Select>>>
>Remote codeBack  Select>>
Remote code   
             :11
Back      Save 
						

							 
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 
46 
Voice Menu 
The shaded boxes are voice prompts.
•3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning.
•The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 
3 minutes.
•If you hear “ 
Memory full 
” after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 47).
•If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds after a voice prompt, “  
Thank you 
for your call. 
” will be heard and the call will be disconnected. 
Press 1 to play back new messages.
Press 2 for other functions.
Press 1 to record your message.
Press 2 for other functions.
Press 1 to erase all messages.
Press 2 for other functions.
Press 1 to record your greeting.
Press 2 for other functions. 
A long beep sounds and “  
No 
messages 
” is heard. 
Please leave your message. 
1. Talk after a long beep.
2. When you finish recording, 
hang up. 
Press 7 to record your greeting.
Press 9 to end recording. 
1. Press  
[7] 
.
2. After a long beep, talk for up to 
2 minutes.
3. Press  
[9] 
 to finish.
4. Your greeting will be played 
back for confirmation. 
New Message Playback. 
Only new messages are played 
back. At the end of the last 
message, “ 
End of final message 
” 
is heard. 
Press 1 to play back all messages.
Press 2 for other functions.All Message Playback. 
All recorded messages are 
played back. At the end of the 
last message, “ 
End of final 
message 
” is heard. Press  
[1] 
.
Press  
[1] 
.
Press  
[1] 
.
Press  
[1] 
.
Press  
[1] 
. Press  
[2] 
.
Press  
[2] 
.
Press  
[2] 
.
Press  
[2] 
.
Press  
[2] 
. 
						

							 
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 
Answering System
 
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 
47 
Direct Remote Operation 
Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit by direct 
commands instead of using the voice menu. To end remote operation, hang up 
anytime. 
Direct commands
To turn on the Answering System: 
Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. 
•The unit will answer and the greeting will be played.
•The Answering System will be turned on. Hang up or enter the remote code for 
other options.
•When turning on the Answering System using a rotary or pulse service telephone, 
you cannot enter the remote code for other options. 
Skipping the greeting 
After calling your unit, press  
[] 
 during the greeting. 
•The unit skips the rest of the greeting and you can start recording your message 
after a long beep. 
[4] : 
Plays back new 
messages. 
[5] : 
Plays back all messages. 
[1] : 
Repeats the current 
message. 
•If pressed within the first 
5 seconds of playback, 
the previous message will 
be played. 
[2] : 
Skips the current 
message. 
[3] : 
Changes the playback 
speed to slow/normal. 
[9] : 
Stops the current 
operation. 
•To resume operation, enter 
a direct command within 
15 seconds, or the voice 
menu will start (p. 46). 
[7] : 
Records a greeting 
message. 
After a long beep, talk for up 
to 2 minutes.
Recording is stopped. The 
recorded message is 
played. 
[ ] [4] : 
Erases the current 
message. 
•A short beep will sound 
and the next message will 
be played. 
[ ] [5] : 
Erases all messages. 
•A long beep will sound 
and “ 
No messages 
” will be 
heard. 
[0] : 
Turns off the Answering 
System. 
•The unit hangs up.
[9] 
						

							 
48 
Wall Mounting 
This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 
1 
Push the hook and turn it 
around. Turn the hook until a 
click is heard. 
2 
Press the tabs in the direction 
of the arrows ( ), then remove 
the wall mounting adaptor ( ).   
  
3 
Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck 
the 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 IN USE/CHARGE indicator 
lights and the unit beeps once.
1
2
2
11
12
2
1
To Power 
Outlet
Hook
 Hooks
1
2
2
1
Hook
Hole
OR 
						

							 
Useful Information
 
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 
49 
Belt Clip 
You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip. 
To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip   
Optional Headset 
Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone 
conversation. 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 return to the headset, press  
[] 
. 
Headset Jack 
						

							 
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Direct Commands 
After pressing  
[MENU] 
, you can also program menu items by direct commands ( 
[0]  
 
to  
[9] 
) instead of using the soft keys.
Handset
LCD contrast[1]
Auto talk[3]
Caller ID edit[4]
Set tel line[5]
Set answering[6]
Ringer setting[1]
Ringer volume[1]
Ringer tone[2]
Message play[2]
Date and time[4]
Voice enhancer[5]
Caller IQ[7]
Intercom[8]
Talk Caller ID[9]
Initial setting[0]
Change language[8] [0] : 
Off 
[1] : Low 
[2] : Medium
[3] : High
[1] : English   
[2] : Spanish
[1] : On  
[0] : Off
[1] : Activate CIQ 
[2] : View Info.
[3] : Get new Info.
[4] : Turn CIQ off
[5] : Turn CIQ on
[1] : On  
[0] : Off
[1]– [5] : level 1–5
[1] : On  
[0] : Off
[1] : On  
[0] : Off
Set dial mode[1]
Set flash time[2]
Set line mode[3][1] : 
Pulse  
[2] : Tone
:700ms :600ms :400ms :300ms 
:250ms :110ms :100ms :90ms
[1] : A  
[2] : 
B
Number of rings[1]
Remote code[3]
Recording mode[4][2]– [7] : 
2–7 rings 
[0] : 
Toll saver
[0]– [9] : 00–99
[1] : Standard recording  
[2] : 
Enhanced recording
[1]
–     : tone pattern 1–6
Recording time
[0]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[2]
[1][6]
[2]
[4]
[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]
[6]
[1]
[2]
[0]
[2]
[3]
[0]
[4]
[1]
[2]
[8]
[1]
[2][7]
[9]
[2]
[4][6][8]
[7]
[1]: 1min[2]: 2min
[3]: 3min[0]: Greeting only
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p. 18
p. 41
p. 12
p. 14
p. 36
p. 15p. 16
p. 15
p. 29
p. 13
p. 38
p. 14
p. 21
p. 20
p. 45
p. 21
p. 13
During programming:
To save the setting, press the right 
soft key (Save).
To exit the programming, press 
[OFF].
•If you press the direct command 
incorrectly, exit the programming. 
Then re-enter the programming by 
pressing [MENU].
•For function details, see the 
corresponding pages.
*
1Can be used to activate Caller IQ. 
See the leaflet included in the unit 
for more information.
*
2For openLCR subscribers only.
p. 58
p. 57
p. 55
p. 55