Panasonic Kx Tg2357 Operating Instructions Manual

							2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Digital Cordless Phone
Operating Instructions
Model No.  KX-TG2357
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number, 
you must subscribe to Caller ID service.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. 
Panasonic World Wide Web address:  http://www.panasonic.com
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.
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							2Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless 
telephone.
Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on 
page 82 before use. Read and understand all instructions.  
Trademarks: 
openLCR, openLCR.com, and the openLCR logo are the trademarks of 
openLCR.com, Inc.
Accessories (included)
For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, call 1-866-605-1277.   
Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company 
services. After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller’s name 
and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a second caller’s 
name and phone number while the user is on another call, requires a 
subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID Services (CWID).
AAC Adaptor (p. 9)
Order No. PQLV1Z (PQLV1) 
oneATelephone Line Cord (p. 9)
Order No. PQJA10075Z  
one
ABattery (p. 10)
Order No. HHR-P104
twoAHandset Cover (p. 10)
Order No. PQKK10141Z2 (Black)
PQKK10141Z1 (Silver)
two
ABelt Clip (p. 66)
Order No.  PQKE10375Z2 (Black)
PQKE10375Z3 (Silver) 
twoACharger Unit (p. 9)
Charger Order No. 
  PQLV30023YB (Black)
  PQLV30023YS (Silver)
AC Adaptor Order No. KX-TCA1-G 
(KX-TCA1)
one
Attach your purchase receipt here.
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							3For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
For Best Performance
Battery Charge
The handset is powered by a rechargeable Nickel-
Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery 
for 6hours before initial use (p. 10).  
Base Unit Location/Noise
Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio 
waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended 
base unit location is:  
Note:
• If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be 
heard from the receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and 
closer to the base unit.
• If you use the handset near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be 
heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your 
base unit.
Raise the antenna.
Away from electrical appliances such 
as a TV, personal computer or another 
cordless phone.In a HIGH and CENTRAL location 
with no obstructions such as walls.
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Contents
Location of Controls   . . . . . . .   6
Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Installing the Battery in the 
Handset  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . .   10
Programmable Settings  . . . .   12
Programming Guidelines    .   12
Function Menu Table    . . . .   13
Date and Time    . . . . . . . . .   14
Display Language   . . . . . . .   15
Dialing Mode   . . . . . . . . . . .   15
Line Mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
Auto Talk  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
Ringer Volume  . . . . . . . . . .   17
Ringer Tone  . . . . . . . . . . . .   18
LCD Contrast    . . . . . . . . . .   20
Preparing the Answering 
System   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Greeting Message    . . . . . .   20
Caller’s Recording Time   . .   22
Number of Rings   . . . . . . . .   23
Recording Mode   . . . . . . . .   24
Message Alert   . . . . . . . . . .   24
Making Calls  . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
Using the Handset   . . . . . .   25
Using the Base Unit    . . . . .   28
Answering Calls  . . . . . . . . . .   29
Caller ID Service  . . . . . . . . . .   30
Talking Caller ID   . . . . . . . .   31
Using the Caller List   . . . . . . . 32
Viewing the Caller List    . . .   33
Calling Back from the Caller 
List    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   33
Editing the Caller’s Phone 
Number   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   34Caller ID Number Auto 
Edit    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Storing Caller Information in the 
Phone Book    . . . . . . . . . .  36
Erasing Caller Information  .  37
Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Storing Names and 
Numbers   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Dialing from the Phone 
Book    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
Chain Dial   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
Editing an Item in the Phone 
Book    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
Erasing an Item in the Phone 
Book    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
Copying Items in the Phone 
Book    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
Intercom   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Making Intercom Calls  . . . .  45
Answering Intercom Calls   .  46
Voice Paging   . . . . . . . . . . .  47
Transferring a Call   . . . . . . . .  48
Conference Calls   . . . . . . . . .  50
Call Share   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Special Features  . . . . . . . . . .  51
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service 
Users)     . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Muting Your Conversation  .  51
For Call Waiting Service
Users   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51
Using the PAUSE Key
(For PBX Line/Long Distance 
Calls)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
FLASH Button     . . . . . . . . .  52
Incoming Call Tone     . . . . .  53
Key Tone   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Re-registering the 
Handset   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54
Preparation
Telephone System
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Contents
Preparation Useful InformationAnswering System Telephone SystemAutomatic Answering 
Operation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Setting the Unit to Answer
Calls    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Monitoring Incoming Calls   .  56
Listening to Messages  . . . . .  57
Using the Base Unit    . . . . .  57
Using the Handset (Remote 
Operation)   . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Erasing Messages   . . . . . . . .  60
Recording a Memo 
Message   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Remote Operation from a Touch 
Tone Phone  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Remote Code    . . . . . . . . . .  63
Voice Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Direct Remote Operation  . . .65Belt Clip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Optional Headset   . . . . . . . . .  66
Wall Mounting  . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Direct Commands  . . . . . . . . .  69
If the Following Appear on Your 
Display...   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . .  73
openLCR Service 
for Caller IQ  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78
Turning Caller IQ on or off   .  78
Downloading Data   . . . . . . .  79
Important Safety 
Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  82
FCC and Other Information   .  84
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  87
Warranty   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . .  91
Answering SystemUseful Information
Important:
Throughout these Operating Instructions,  and   
are used to indicate with which unit an operation can be performed.
: Perform with the handset.
: Perform with the base unit.
  : Perform with the handset and base unit 
separately.
:  Perform with the handset and base unit 
together.HandsetBase Unit
Handset
Base Unit
HandsetBase Unit
Handset & Base Unit
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Location of Controls
Base unit  
[MEMO] 
Button (p. 61) 
CHARGE Indicator (p. 10)  [REDIAL] Button (p. 28)
VOLUME Button [] (p. 18, 21)
MIC (Microphone) (p. 21)[SP-PHONE] (Speakerphone) Button and 
Indicator (p. 28)
[HOLD/CONF] 
(Conference) Button 
(p. 28, 50)
[MUTE] Button (p. 51)
[FLASH/CALL WAIT] 
Button (p. 51, 52)
[LOCATOR/INTERCOM] 
Button (p. 45) Hook (p. 67)
NEW MESSAGE 
Indicator (p. 57)
Charge Contacts 
(p. 11)[*] (TONE) Button 
(p. 51)
Antenna (p. 3)
Display (p. 8) [ANSWER ON] Button 
and Indicator (p. 55)
[MESSAGE] Button 
(p. 57)
[SKIP] Button (p. 59) [GREETING REC] (Record) 
Button (p. 21)
 [STOP] Button (p. 21, 59)
[GREETING CHECK] Button (p. 21)
[REPEAT] Button (p. 59)
[ERASE] Button (p. 21, 60)
Speaker
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							Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)7
Location of Controls
Handset
Charger unit
This unit includes two handsets and one base unit. The included handsets are 
pre-registered at the factory and assigned the extension numbers 1 and 2. 
Antenna
Display
Receiver
Soft Keys (p. 8)
[OFF] Button 
(p. 12, 25)
[MENU] Button (p. 12)
Navigator Key
([
d], [B]) (p. 8)
Back side
Speaker 
Headset Jack (p. 66)
[C] (TALK) Button (p. 25)
[s] (Speakerphone) Button (p. 25)
[*] (TONE) Button (p. 51)
[FLASH/CALL WAIT] 
Button (p. 51, 52)
[REDIAL] Button (p. 26)
Charge Contacts (p. 11)
Microphone (p. 25) [HOLD/INTERCOM] 
Button (p. 26, 45)
Ringer/Message Alert 
Indicator (p. 24, 29)
Charge Contacts (p. 11)
CHARGE Indicator 
(p. 10)
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							Location of Controls
8
Handset soft keys
Two soft keys are used to select functions displayed 
directly above each key. Functions displayed above the 
keys will change depending on the state of use.
On this sample display, “(VE)” and “Mute” are 
displayed above soft keys.
• When a function name does not appear above a soft key, the soft key has no 
function.
Handset navigator key
Scrolls up [B] and down [d] the function menu, the Caller 
List and the phone book. 
Increases [
B] or decreases [d] the handset ringer and 
receiver/speaker volumes.
Base unit display
1“O” indicates the base unit ringer is off (p. 18).
2“” flashes when no new messages can be 
recorded. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 60).
3“E” flashes until you set the date and time, and 
flashes after a power failure. If it is flashing, set the 
date and time (p. 14).
4“ ” functions as follows.
• “ ” displays when a handset is operating the Answering System. 
5Message counter shows:
— the total number of recorded messages. If the recording time is set to 
“Greeting only”, “ ” will be displayed (p. 22).
— the selected volume level while you are adjusting the volume (p. 21, 28).
— “ ” when your greeting message or memo message was not recorded 
correctly (p. 21, 61).
Throughout these Operating Instructions: 
• The soft keys are indicated by what is displayed above the keys. 
Ex. “Press Mute.” indicates “Press the soft key below Mute”.
• The navigator key is indicated by the arrows [
d] or [B].
Off (invisible) The line is free.
On The line is being used.
FlashingA call is on hold on the handset or base unit or the 
Answering System is answering a call (p. 55).
Flashing rapidly A call is being received.
        J  5Talk
00-00-32
K(VE)      MuteLKL
FULLRINGER
OFF
LINEIN USE1
23
4
5
FULL
LINEIN USE
IN USE
Pressing the right soft key selects mute “Mute”.  
Pressing the left soft key selects Voice Enhancer “(VE)
”.  
L
K
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Preparation
Installation
Connections
Base unit
• Base Unit: 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.)
• If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot 
access Caller ID services. 
• The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a 
standard telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack 
using the Panasonic KX-J66 T-adaptor.
Charger unit 
• Charger unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. 
KX-TCA1-G).
• The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to 
feel warm during use.)
Fasten the cords.
Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)
Telephone Line Cord
Power Outlet 
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor Hooks
Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
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							Installation
10
Installing the Battery in the Handset
Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2). 
Close the cover. 
To replace the battery:
Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated 
by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one 
(p. 11). Close the cover and charge the battery for 6 hours.
Battery Charge 
Place the handsets on the base unit and 
charger. Charge for 6 hours before 
initial use.
• The unit beeps once, the CHARGE 
indicator lights, and “Charging” is 
displayed. 
• When the battery is fully charged, “Charge 
completed” is displayed.
Battery strength  
You can confirm battery strength 
on the handset display.  
Battery strength is indicated by 
the icons shown in the chart to 
the right. Display promptBattery strength
5Fully charged
6Medium
7Low
074 (flashing) Needs to be recharged.
8Discharged
1
2
OR
CHARGE IndicatorAND
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