Panasonic Kx Tg2386 Operating Instructions Manual

Answering System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)61
Automatic Answering Operation
When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s 
message is recorded. 
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls 
Press [ANSWER ON] to turn on the Answering System.
• The indicator lights and the unit announces 
“Answer set” and current day and time. If “Answer 
set. Set time” is heard, set the date and time 
(p. 14). 
• The unit will announce the remaining recording 
time if it is less...

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Monitoring Incoming Calls 
While a caller is leaving a message, you can monitor the call through the base unit 
speaker. 
• To increase the speaker volume while monitoring, press VOLUME
 [>]. To 
decrease the volume, press VOLUME 
[

Answering System
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Listening to Messages
Using the Base Unit 
You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. If the 
NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes on the base unit, new messages have been 
recorded. 
• If the Message Alert is turned on (p. 28), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on 
the handset will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded and the 
handset is not in use.
To play back messages 
Press [MESSAGE/SLOW...

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Using the Handset (Remote Operation) 
If “New message” is displayed on the handset, new messages have been 
recorded.
• If the Message Alert is turned on (p. 28), the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on 
the handset will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded and the 
handset is not in use.
To play back messages 
• If a call is received during playback, the unit rings and playback stops. To answer 
the call, press [C] or [s]. For playback, start again from the beginning...

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Listening to Messages
Answering System
During playback   
For Caller ID service users (p. 35)
During playback using the handset, the handset display will show the name 
and/or number of the caller whose message is being played.
To call back the displayed number:
1. During playback, press [MENU].
2. Press the soft key (Call), [C] or 
[s].
• The unit stops playback and dials the phone number.
• If you need to edit the phone number to call back, see page...

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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.
—“ ” flashes 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.
• The unit beeps, then plays...

Answering System
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Recording a Memo Message
You can record a voice memo message of up to 3 minutes in memory. 
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
While outside, you can operate the Answering System from any touch tone phone. 
A synthesized voice menu will guide you through the Answering System (p. 69).
• To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 70.
Summary of remote operation
• The unit will announce the remaining recording...

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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 confirm the remote code, repeat steps 1 to 4.
The remote code is displayed. When finished, press [OFF].
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press...

Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Answering System
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Vo i c e  M e n u
The shaded parts 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. 70).
• If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds after a voice prompt, “Thank you...

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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
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 at 
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...