Panasonic Kx Tg2312 Operating Instructions Manual

							11For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Preparation
Programmable Settings
Programming Guidelines 
This unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the 
function menu on the display (p. 12).
How to select a function item from the menu  
• To go back to the previous menu, press Back, or press Select while 
“---(Go back)----” is displayed. If you press this key in the main menu, the 
unit will exit programming mode.
• After programming is complete, the display will return to the main menu or the 
sub-menu depending on which menu the selected item is located. (See the menu 
table on page 12.)
• You can exit programming mode at any time by pressing [OFF].
• If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the handset will exit programming 
mode.
• If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 43) and/or 
error beeps will sound.
Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The handset 
must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit.
1Press [MENU].
• The main menu is displayed (p. 12).
2Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or 
[
B]. 
3Press Select to select the desired item.
4If the item has a sub-menu, select the menu item (p. 12). Repeat 
steps 2 and 3 until the desired item is displayed. If the item has no sub-
menu, go to step 5.
5Select the desired setting by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press Save to save your setting.
• A confirmation tone will be heard and the setting 
will be saved.
6Press [OFF] to exit programming mode.
Handset
Back Select
[MENU] enters the 
function menu.
When “d” or “B” is displayed, 
navigator key scrolls through 
the menu.
[OFF] exits 
programming. The soft keys selects the 
functions displayed above 
each soft key.
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Back  Select
Back   Save
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Function Menu Table 
You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding 
pages for function details. 
• After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] 
to [9]) instead of using the soft keys (p. 42).
Handset
Main menuSub-menu ISub-menu II
Voice enhancer
Initial setting
Ringer volume
Ringer toneRinger setting
Set dial mode
Set flash time
Set line mode
Store VM access#
VM tone detect
Caller ID edit
Auto talk
Key tone
Set tel line
Voice Mail
Change language
LCD contrast
V.M. access
(p. 13)
(p. 37) (p. 35)
(p. 19)(p. 15)
(p. 16)
(p. 16)
(p. 14) (p. 14) (p. 38)
(p. 13) (p. 25)(p. 33)
(p. 34)
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Programmable Settings
Display Language 
You can select either “English” or “Spanish” as the display language. The factory 
preset is “English”. 
• If you select a language you cannot read, change the display language again 
using direct commands (p. 42).
Dialing Mode 
If you have touch tone service, set the dialing mode to “Tone”. For rotary or pulse 
service, set to “Pulse”. The factory preset is “Tone”.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Scroll to “Change language” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
4To change from English to Spanish, press 
Español.
To change from Spanish to English, press 
English.
• The display changes to the selected language.
• You can also select a language by pressing [
d] or 
[B]. 
5When Spanish is selected, press Salvar, then press [OFF].
When English is selected, press Save, then press [OFF].
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press Select.
4Press Select at “Set dial mode”.
5Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing [d] or 
[
B].
6Press Save, then press [OFF].
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Change language
Back  SelectKdBL
Display
    :English
Español   Save
KL
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Set tel line
Back  SelectKdBL
Set dial mode
Back  SelectKdBL
Set dial mode
:Tone
Back     Save
KdBL
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Line Mode 
The line mode is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If “Line in 
use” on the handset is not displayed properly or the IN USE indicator on the base 
unit does not light properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line mode to 
“A”. 
Auto Talk 
The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer calls by simply lifting the handset off the 
base unit. You do not need to press [C] or [s]. The factory preset is OFF. 
• In order to view Caller ID information after you lift the handset to answer a call, 
leave the Auto Talk feature turned off.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press Select.
4Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press Select.
5Select “A” or “B” by pressing [d] or [B].
6Press Save, then press [OFF].
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing [d] or [B], 
then press Select.
4Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
5Press Save, then press [OFF].
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Set tel line
Back  SelectKdBL
Set line mode
Back  SelectKdBL
Set line mode
:B
Back     Save
KdBL
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Auto talk
Back  SelectKdBL
Auto talk
:Off
Back     Save
KdBL
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Programmable Settings
Ringer Volume 
You can select the handset ringer volume to high, medium, low, or off. The factory 
preset is HIGH. If the ringer is turned off, the handset will not ring. 
• If the handset ringer is turned off, “Ringer off” will be displayed while not in 
use. If the handset is off the base unit when there are missed calls or new 
messages in your voice mailbox (p. 35), “Ringer off” is not displayed.
• You can adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing. Press [
d] or [B] 
while the handset is ringing. 
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off 
temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again as normal the next time 
a call is received.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Press Select at “Ringer volume”.
4Select the desired volume level by pressing 
[
d] or [B].
• The volume will change and ring.
• The number of steps indicates the volume level.
•To turn the ringer off, press [
d] repeatedly until 
“Off ?” is displayed.
5Press Save.
Handset
Ringer setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Ringer volume
Back  SelectKdBL
Ex. High
Ringer volume
 Low   High
Back     Save
KdBL
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Ringer Tone 
You can set the handset ringer to use one of 7 ringer patterns for outside calls. 
“Tone 1” to “Tone 3” are bell ringer patterns. “Melody 1” to “Melody 4” are melody 
patterns. The factory preset is “Tone 1”.
• If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as IDENTA-RING) from your 
telephone company with 2 or 3 consecutive rings, select a bell ringer pattern 
(Tone 1 to 3). If you select a melody pattern, you will not be able to distinguish 
lines by their ringers.
• If you select one of the melody ringer patterns, the ringer will continue to sound for 
several seconds if:
— the caller hangs up before you answer the call, or
— another person answers the call using another phone connected on the same 
line.
LCD Contrast 
There are 6 levels of LCD contrast. The factory preset is “level 3”. 
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Scroll to “Ringer tone” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press Select.
4Select the desired ringer tone by pressing [d] 
or [
B].
• The handset will ring and the ringer tone will 
change. If the ringer volume has been turned off, 
the handset will not ring (p. 15).
• You can also select the ringer tone by pressing [1] 
to [7].
5Press Save, then press [OFF].
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press 
Select.
3Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press Select.
4Select the desired contrast by pressing [d] or 
[
B].
• The contrast will change.
5Press Save, then press [OFF].
Handset
Ringer setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Ringer tone
Back  SelectKdBL
Ringer tone
1:Tone 1
Back     Save
KdBL
Handset
LCD contrast
Back  SelectKdBL
Ex. Level 3
LCD contrast
 Low   High
Back     Save
KdBL
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							Basic Operation
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Making Calls
 
To have a hands-free phone conversation  1
Press [C].
•“Talk” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
• The dialed number is displayed.
• After a few seconds, the display will 
show the length of the call.
3To hang up, press [OFF] or place 
the handset on the base unit.
1Press [s].
•“SP-phone” is displayed.
2Dial a phone number.
• The dialed number is displayed.
• After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call.
3When the other party answers, talk into the microphone.
4To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.
Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone
For best performance, please note the following:
• Talk alternately with the other party in a quiet room.
 
• If you or the other party has difficulty hearing, press [d] to decrease the 
speaker volume.
• While talking using [C], you can switch to a hands-free phone conversation 
by pressing [s]. To switch back to the receiver, press [C].
Display
[d], [B]
[C]
[s]
[REDIAL] 
[OFF]
Soft Keys
Microphone
[HOLD] 
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To dial after confirming the 
entered number  
To adjust the receiver/
speaker volume during a 
conversation
There are 3 volume levels for the 
receiver and  6 volume levels for the 
speaker. 
To increase volume, press [B]. 
To decrease volume, press [
d].
• The display shows the current volume 
setting.
• If you try to increase/decrease 
volume when it is at the maximum/
minimum level, the handset will beep 
3times.
To redial the last number 
dialedTo redial using the redial 
list (Memory Redial)
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are 
stored in the redial list.  
•To erase an item, scroll to the item 
then press Erase.
•If “No items stored” is displayed, 
the list is empty.
To put a call on hold
To return to the call, press [C] 
or [s].
• If another phone is connected on the 
same line (p. 8), you can also take the 
call by lifting its handset.
• If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, 
an alarm tone will start to sound. After 
4 additional minutes on hold, the call 
will be disconnected.
1Enter a phone number.
• If you misdial, press Clear. 
Enter the correct number.
• If a pause is required when 
dialing, press Pause where 
needed (p. 36).
• To cancel, press [OFF].
2Press [C] or [s].
3To hang up, press [OFF] or 
place the handset on the base 
unit.
Press [C] or [s], then press 
[REDIAL].
3334444|
Clear    PauseKL
Ex. Receiver volume: High
Speaker volume: Level 6
Volume
 Low   High
(VE)      Mute
KL
1Press [REDIAL].
• The last number dialed is 
displayed.
2Scroll to the desired number by 
pressing [
d] or [B].
• You can also scroll down through 
the list by pressing [REDIAL].
• To exit the list, press [OFF].
3Press [C] or [s].
Press [HOLD] during a 
conversation.
333-4444
Erase   KdB
Hold           
 Rcvd     Phone
calls    book 
KL
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Making Calls
Basic Operation
Voice Enhancer Technology
Panasonic’s Voice Enhancer Technology clarifies the voice of the person you are 
talking to, reproducing a more natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear and 
understand.
Voice Enhancer Technology can be turned on or off. The factory preset is OFF. 
• Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line, this feature may 
emphasize existing line noise. If it becomes difficult to hear, turn this feature off. 
To turn this feature on, press (VE) during a 
conversation. 
•“J” is displayed.
•To turn this feature off, press (VE)
 again. 
“J” disappears from the display.
• After hanging up a call, the on/off setting will be retained.
• If you store a voice mail access number (p. 33), “VM” will be displayed instead of 
“(VE)” for 15 seconds after pressing [C] or [s].
When the handset is not in use, you can also turn this feature on or off by 
programming as follows:
1. Press [MENU].
2. Scroll to “Voice enhancer” by pressing [
d] or [B], then press Select.
3. Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [
d] or [B].
4. Press Save, then press [OFF].
Backlit LCD display/Lighted handset keypad
The handset display and dialing buttons will light for a few seconds after pressing a 
button or lifting the handset off the base unit.
        J  5Talk
00-00-32
(VE)      Mute
KL
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Answering Calls
When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed, and 
the IN USE indicator on the base unit flashes rapidly. If you subscribe to Caller ID, 
see page 21.
Auto Talk
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 14), you can answer a call by simply lifting 
the handset off the base unit.
Temporary ringer off
You can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing [OFF], while the handset is 
ringing for an outside call. The handset will ring again as normal the next time a call 
is received.
• If the ringer volume is turned off, the unit will not ring (p. 15).
1Press [C] or [s].
• You can also answer a call by 
pressing any button except [
d], [B] 
or [OFF].
2To hang up, press [OFF] or place 
the handset on the base unit.
[C][OFF]
[s]
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