Panasonic Kx Tg2356 Operating Instructions Manual

							Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)21
Preparing the Answering System
To review the greeting
Press [GREETING CHECK].
To erase the greeting
Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded 
message is being played.
• The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (see below).
Pre-recorded greeting
If you do not record a greeting (p. 20), one of two greetings will be played when a 
call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 22).
To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK].
• A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:
nWhen the recording time is set to “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”: 
“Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the 
beep. We will return your call.”
• If recording time runs out, the unit will automatically switch to the “Greeting only” 
mode (see below), and no new messages will be recorded.
nWhen the recording time is set to “Greeting only”: 
“Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.” 
Flash Memory Message Backup (Message storage)
Messages stored in memory will not be affected by power failures. All messages 
are saved until you erase them.
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Caller’s Recording Time 
You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s 
recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”. 
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Press Select at “Set answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
5Select the recording time by pressing [d] or 
[
B].
• You can also select the recording time by pressing 
[1], [2], [3] or [0] (Greeting only).
6Press Save, then press [OFF].
If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer calls with the greeting 
message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages. 
The base unit will display “ ” instead of the number of messages.
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Set answering
Back  SelectKdBL
Recording time
Back  SelectKdBL
Recording time
:3min
Back    Save
KdBL
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							Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)23
Preparing the Answering System
Number of Rings 
You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System 
answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”.  
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Press Select at “Set answering”.
4Press Select at “Number of rings”.
5Select the number of rings by pressing [d] or 
[
B].
• You can also select the number of rings by 
pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7].
6Press Save, then press [OFF].
*Toll saver
When you call the unit from a remote operation, the number of rings will tell you 
if there are any new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at 
least one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new 
messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you 
hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that there are no new messages.
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Set answering
Back  SelectKdBL
Number of rings
Back  SelectKdBL
Number of rings
:4
Back    Save
KdBL
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Recording Mode 
Two recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording 
(16min)”, which provides more recording time (16min) and standard sound quality. 
“Enhanced recording (8 min)” provides less recording time (8 min) but clearer 
sound quality.
Message Alert   
You can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset 
will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded (p. 55). The factory 
preset is OFF.
• The Ringer/Message Alert indicator will not flash for new messages while the 
handset is in use.
• The Ringer/Message Alert indicator acts both as a ringer indicator and as a 
message alert indicator. The indicator will flash rapidly when a call is received 
whether this feature is on or off.
 • Battery operating time will be shortened when using this feature (p. 11).
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Press Select at “Set answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording mode” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
5Select the recording mode by pressing [d] or 
[
B].
• You can also select the recording mode by 
pressing [1] (Standard) or [2] (Enhanced).
6Press Save, then press [OFF].
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press Select.
3Scroll to “Message alert” 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 answering
Back  SelectKdBL
Recording mode
Back  SelectKdBL
Standard
recording(16min)
Back    Save
KdBL
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Message alert
Back  SelectKdBL
Message alert
:Off
Back    Save
KdBL
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							Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)25
Making Calls
Using the Handset 
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].
Handset
Display
[d], [B]
[C]
[s]
[REDIAL]
Microphone
[OFF]
Soft Keys
[HOLD/INTERCOM]
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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].
• The base unit user can also take the 
call by pressing [SP-PHONE].
• If another phone is connected on the 
same line (p. 9), 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 and 
the Ringer/Message Alert indicator 
will start to flash rapidly. 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. 49).
• 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].
1Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] 
during a conversation.
•“Line on hold.” is displayed.
• To transfer the call to the base 
unit, see page 45.
2Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] 
again.
•“Hold” is displayed.
333-4444
Erase   KdB
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							For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)27
Making Calls
Telephone System
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.
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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Using the Base Unit  
• To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone:
— If the handset is off the base unit, press [C]
 or [s] on the handset, then press 
[SP-PHONE] on the base unit.
— If the handset is on the base unit, just lift up.
To adjust the speaker volume during a conversation
To increase volume, press VOLUME [>]. 
To decrease volume, press VOLUME [

						

							Telephone System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)29
Answering Calls
When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed, and the 
Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and “ ” on the base unit 
flash rapidly. If you subscribe to Caller ID, see page 30.
Auto Talk
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p.16), 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.
 
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.
1Press [SP-PHONE].
2Talk into the MIC.
3To hang up, press [SP-PHONE].
• To transfer the call to another person, see page 45.
• If the ringer volume is turned off, the unit will not ring (p. 17, 18).
LINEIN USE
Handset
[C][OFF]
[s] Ringer/Message 
Alert Indicator
Base Unit
MIC 
[SP-PHONE] 
and Indicator
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Caller ID Service
This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If 
you subscribe to Caller ID, caller names and phone numbers will be displayed and 
recorded in the Caller List.
How Caller ID information is displayed and announced
When a call comes in, the unit will ring and Caller ID 
information will be received. The handset display will 
show the caller’s information, then the handset and base 
unit will announce the displayed name (ex. “Call from 
ROBINSON, TINA”) following every ring (Talking Caller 
ID feature, p. 31). 
• After you answer the call, the display will show the length of the call.
• The handset and base unit announce the caller’s name repeatedly until the call is 
answered.
• If the unit does not receive Caller ID information, one of the following will be 
displayed:
• Depending on the radio communications with the base unit, the handset may not 
display Caller ID information immediately after the first ring.
• If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot 
access Caller ID service.
• Name display service may not be available in some areas. For further information, 
please contact your telephone company.
• If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID), 
when a second call is received while talking, a call waiting tone will be heard and 
the second caller’s information will be displayed on the handset in use (p. 48). 
Contact your telephone company for details about availability in your area, and to 
verify that CWID is activated on your telephone line.
DisplayMeaning
Out of areaThe caller dialed from an area which does not provide 
Caller ID service.
Private callerThe caller requested not to send his/her information.
Long distanceThe caller made a long distance call.
ROBINSON,TINA
1-555-222-3333
Example
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