Panasonic Kx Tg2343 Operating Instructions Manual

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Wall Mounting
This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
1Press the tabs in the direction 
of the arrows (1), then remove 
the wall mounting adaptor (2).
2Connect the AC adaptor.  • Fasten the AC adaptor cord to 
prevent it from being 
disconnected. 
 
3Tuck the telephone line cord 
inside the wall mounting 
adaptor, then push the adaptor 
in the direction of the arrows 
(1 and 2) while pressing the 
tabs.
• The word “UP WALL” should face 
upward.
4Connect the telephone line cord. 
Mount the unit, then slide it 
down.
• Raise the antenna.
5To charge the handset battery:
Place the handset on the base 
unit.
• The unit beeps once and the 
CHARGE indicator lights.
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To Power Outlet Hook
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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  
Shoulder Rest Attachment
Use the shoulder rest attachment if you need to keep your hands free during a 
phone conversation.
To attach the shoulder rest 
attachment
Attach the included belt clip to the 
handset (see above), then attach the 
shoulder rest attachment to the belt clip 
as shown below. You will hear a click 
when the shoulder rest attachment is in 
place.
To remove the shoulder 
rest attachment
Slide the base of the attachment in the 
direction of the arrow as shown below.
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Optional Headset
Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free phone 
conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88, 
KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91, KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98 headset. To order, call the 
accessories telephone number on page 2.
Connecting an optional headset
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 [s]. To return to the headset, press [C]. 
Headset Jack
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Direct Commands
After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] 
to [9], and [#]) instead of using the soft keys.
Menu item Command Selection items Page
Ringer volume[1] [1]  [0] : Off  [1] : Low  [2] : Medium   
[3] : Highp. 17
Ringer tone [1] [2] [1]–[3] :Tone pattern 1–3 
[4]–[7] : Melody pattern 1–4p. 18
Message play[2]p. 45
Date and time [4]Go to Step 3 on page 14. —
Voice enhancer[5] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 25
Activate Caller IQ *1 [7] [1] —
View information *3[7] [2] *4Go to Step 4 on page 65. —
Get new information *2[7] [3] *4Go to Step 4 on page 64. —
Turn Caller IQ off *2[7] [4] *4p. 62
Turn Caller IQ on *2[7] [5] *4p. 62
LCD contrast [0] [1]  [1]–[6] : Level 1–6 p. 18
Key tone[0] [2] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 41
Auto talk[0] [3] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 16
Caller ID number auto 
edit[0] [4] [1] : On  [0] : Off p. 31
Set dial mode[0] [5] [1] [1] : Pulse  [2] : Tone p. 15
Set flash time[0] [5] [2] [1] : 700 ms[2] : 600 ms  
[3] : 400 ms[4] : 300 ms   
[5] : 250 ms[6] : 110 ms   
[7] : 100 ms[8] : 90 msp. 40
Set line mode[0] [5] [3] [1] : A  [2] : B p. 16
Number of rings[0] [6] [1] [2]–[7] : 2–7 rings 
[0] : Toll saverp. 21
Handset
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Direct Commands
Useful Information
During programming:
When “Save” is displayed, press the right soft key to save the new settings.
To exit programming, press [OFF].
• If you press the direct command incorrectly, press [OFF], then re-enter 
programming mode by pressing [MENU].
• For function details, see the corresponding pages.
*
1Can be used to activate Caller IQ. See the leaflet included with this unit for more 
information.
*
2For openLCR subscribers only.
*3For openLCR subscribers only. If information is not downloaded to your unit, “Get 
new Info.?” will be displayed. To download information, see page 64.
*
4After pressing [7], make sure “View Info.?” is displayed, then press the next 
command.
If Caller IQ is turned off, “Turn CIQ on?” is displayed after pressing [7].
Recording time[0] [6] [2] [1] : 1 minute     
[2] : 2 minutes   
[3] : 3 minutes
[0] : Greeting onlyp. 20
Remote code[0] [6] [3]Go to Step 5 on page 48. —
Change language[0] [8] [1] : English  [2] : Spanish p. 15
Message alert[0] [#][1] : On  [0] : Off p. 22
Menu item Command Selection items Page
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If the Following Appear on Your Display...
The following will be displayed when the unit needs your attention. 
Display message Cause & Remedy
Recharge battery• The battery needs to be charged. Recharge the 
battery (p. 10).
Charge for 6h• The battery has been discharged. The handset will 
not work. Fully charge the battery (p. 10).
No link to base.
Move closer to 
base, try again.• The handset has lost communication with the base 
unit. Walk closer to the base unit and try again or 
re-register the handset (p. 41).
• Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
• Raise the base unit antenna.
Please lift up
and try again.• A handset button was pressed while the handset 
was on the base unit. Lift the handset and press the 
button again.
Error!!• When you tried to re-register the handset, the 
handset and base unit could not link for some 
reason, such as interference from electrical 
appliances. Move the handset and base unit away 
from any electrical appliances and try again.
Phone book full• When you tried to store an item in the phone book, 
the phone book memory was full. Press [OFF] to exit 
the programming mode. To erase other items from 
the phone book, see page 38.
System is busy.
Please try again 
later.• The handset has lost communication with the base 
unit. Walk closer to the base unit and try again.
• The Answering System is in use, such as answering 
a call or playing back messages. Try again later.
Line in use• A parallel connected telephone is in use.
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Troubleshooting
If the handset display shows error messages, see “If the Following Appear on 
Your Display...” (p. 56) for the Cause & Remedy.
Telephone System
Problem Cause & Remedy
“No link to base. Move 
closer to base, try 
again.” is displayed and an 
alarm tone sounds.• You are too far from the base unit. Walk 
closer to the base unit.
• Confirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is 
plugged in.
• Raise the base unit antenna.
• If the above remedies do not solve the 
problem, the handset may have lost 
communication with the base unit. Register 
the handset again (p. 41).
Static, sound cuts in/out, 
fades. Interference from other 
electrical units.• Move the handset and base unit away from 
other electrical appliances (p. 3).
• Walk closer to the base unit.
• Raise the base unit antenna.
The handset does not ring. • The ringer volume is turned off. Set to high, 
medium, or low (p. 17).
The handset display is blank. • If only the handset display is blank, fully 
charge the battery (p. 10).
You cannot program any 
function items.• Programming is not possible while the 
handset and/or base unit is being used.
• Do not pause for over 60 seconds while 
programming.
• Walk closer to the base unit.
• While another user is listening to messages 
or the Answering System is handling a call, 
you cannot program. Try again later.
While programming or 
searching, the handset starts 
to ring and the program/
search stops.• A call is coming in. To answer the call, press 
[C] or [s]. Start again from the beginning 
after hanging up.
You cannot make a call. • Your handset is in remote operation mode 
(p. 45). Exit by pressing [OFF].
• If the handset or base unit is in use, you may 
not be able to make a call. Try again later.
You cannot redial. • If the last number dialed was more than 
48 digits long, the number will not be redialed 
correctly.
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You cannot make long 
distance calls.• Please make sure you have long distance 
service.
• Check if Caller IQ is on. Turn Caller IQ off 
(p. 62).
The handset does not display 
the caller’s name and/or 
phone number.• You need to subscribe to Caller ID.
• Other telephone equipment may be 
interfering with your phone. Disconnect it and 
try again.
• Other electrical appliances connected to the 
same outlet may be interfering with Caller ID.
• Telephone line noise may be affecting Caller 
ID.
• The caller requested not to send his/her 
Caller ID information (p. 27).
• If a (separate) Caller ID box is connected 
between the unit and the telephone wall jack, 
disconnect the Caller ID box or plug the unit 
directly into the wall jack.
The handset cannot 
automatically edit the Caller 
List/incoming phone numbers.• The Caller ID number auto edit feature is 
turned off. Turn it on (p. 31) and try again.
• You need to press [C] or [s] after editing 
the number.
The handset display exits the 
Caller List or phone book.• Do not pause for over 60 seconds while 
searching.
The Ringer/Message Alert 
indicator flashes slowly when 
the handset is not ringing and 
in use.• The Message Alert is turned on and new 
messages have been recorded. Turn the 
Message Alert off (p. 22) or listen to the new 
messages (p. 44, 45, 48).
You cannot have a 
conversation using the 
headset.• Make sure the optional headset is connected 
properly (p. 53).
•If “SP-phone” is displayed on the handset, 
press [C] to switch to the headset.
Problem Cause & Remedy
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Troubleshooting
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Answering System  
Problem Cause & Remedy
The Answering System is on, 
but incoming messages are 
not recorded.• The recording time is set to “Greeting only”. 
Select “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes” 
(p. 20).
• Memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages 
(p. 47).
“ ” flashes and the 
ANSWER ON indicator 
flashes rapidly. No new 
messages are recorded.• Memory is full. Erase unnecessary messages 
(p. 47).
You cannot operate the 
Answering System from the 
base unit or the handset.• If another user is in use, you may not be able 
to operate the Answering System. Try again 
later.
• If another user is listening to messages or the 
Answering System is handling a call, you 
cannot operate the Answering System. Try 
again later.
You cannot operate the 
Answering System from a 
touch tone phone.• Make sure you entered the correct remote 
code (p. 48).
• The Answering System may not respond if 
the tones are too short to activate the unit. 
Press each button firmly.
• The Answering System is off. Turn it on 
(p. 50).
You cannot erase messages. • While another user is operating the 
Answering System or a caller is leaving a 
message, you cannot erase messages.
When you play back 
messages or turn on the 
Answering System, the 
handset and/or base unit 
announces the wrong day and 
time.• The date and time may be set incorrectly. Set 
the date and time again (p. 14).
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General 
Problem Cause & Remedy
The handset and/or base unit 
does not work.• Check the settings (p. 9–11).
• Check whether the dialing mode setting is 
correct (p. 15).
• Fully charge the battery (p. 10).
• Clean the charge contacts and charge again 
(p. 11).
• Check battery installation (p. 10).
• Unplug the base unit’s AC adaptor to reset it. 
Plug in, and try again.
• Re-install the battery (p. 10) and fully charge 
it.
“Recharge battery” is 
displayed, “7” flashes, or 
the handset beeps 
intermittently.• Fully charge the battery (p. 10).
“Charge for 6h” and “8” 
are displayed and the handset 
does not work.• The battery has been discharged. Fully 
charge the battery (p. 10).
• Check battery installation (p. 10).
You charged the battery fully, 
but “Recharge battery” is 
still displayed and/or “7”  
continues to flash, or “Charge 
for 6h” and “8” are 
displayed.• Clean the charge contacts and charge again 
(p. 11).
• The battery may need to be replaced. If you 
install a new battery, fully charge it (p. 10).
The CHARGE indicator does 
not go out after the battery has 
been charged.• This is normal.
If you cannot solve your 
problem• Visit our website: 
http://www.panasonic.com/support
• Contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
• Call our customer call center at: 
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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