Panasonic Kx Tg2386 Operating Instructions Manual

							Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)21
Programmable Settings
Base Unit Talking Keypad feature  4
Press the soft key (Select) at “Pre-Dial 
number”.
5Select “Off” or “On” by pressing [d] or [B].
6Press the soft key (Save), then press [OFF].
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Accessibility” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press the soft key (Select).
3Press the soft key (Select) at “Base 
Announce”.
4Press the soft key (Select) at “Dial 
number”.
5Select “Off” or “On” by pressing [d] or [B].
6Press the soft key (Save), then press [OFF].
Pre-Dial number
Back  SelectKdBL
Pre-Dial number
:On
Back     Save
KdBL
Handset
Accessibility
Back  SelectKdBL
Base Announce
Back  SelectKdBL
Dial number
Back  SelectKdBL
Dial number
:On
Back     Save
KdBL
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Name Announcement 
Name Announcement is a feature that announces names or phone numbers shown 
on the display while you are using the handset to search the phone book, caller list, 
redial list, and one-touch dialer, allowing you to confirm displayed items audibly 
before making calls.
You can turn this feature on or off for the handset. The factory preset is ON. 
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Accessibility” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press the soft key (Select).
3Scroll to “HS Announce” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press the soft key (Select).
4Scroll to “Name List” by pressing [d] or [B], 
then press the soft key (Select).
5Select “Off” or “On” by pressing [d] or [B].
6Press the soft key (Save), then press [OFF].
Handset
Accessibility
Back  SelectKdBL
HS Announce
Back  SelectKdBL
Name List
Back  SelectKdBL
Name List
:On
Back     Save
KdBL
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							23For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Preparation
Programmable Settings
Hearing Aid Mode 
Hearing Aid Mode is a feature that reduces the noise often experienced by 
“Telecoil” hearing aid users when using a digital cordless telephone.
To turn this feature on, follow the steps below and select “Telecoil”. The factory 
preset is OFF. 
• When “Telecoil” is selected, “[HAC]” is displayed after 
you press [C].
• If “Telecoil” is selected, the battery operating time will 
be shortened (p. 11).
• If “Telecoil” is selected, the cordless handset receiver may feel warm during use. 
This is normal.
Preparing the Answering System
Greeting Message 
You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not 
record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for 
callers (p. 25). 
• You can use the enhanced recording mode for clearer sound, if necessary (p. 27).
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Accessibility” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press the soft key (Select).
3Scroll to “Hearing Aid Mode” by pressing 
[
d] or [B], then press the soft key (Select).
4Select “Telecoil” or “Off” by pressing [d] or 
[
B].
5Press the soft key (Save), then press [OFF].
The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is 
about 16 minutes. 
We recommend you record a brief greeting message in order to leave more 
time for recording new messages.
Handset
Accessibility
Back  SelectKdBL
Hearing Aid Mode
Back  SelectKdBL
Hearing Aid Mode
:Off
Back     Save
KdBL
Talk
00-00-32   [HAC]
(VE)      Mute
KL
Base Unit
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To record a greeting message
• If “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your 
greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.
To adjust the speaker volume, press VOLUME [] during 
playback.
• 9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is 
displayed on the base unit.
Sample greeting message
“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry, I cannot take your call. Please 
leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”
1Press [GREETING REC].
•“To record greeting, press RECORD again” is 
heard.
2Within 10 seconds, press [GREETING 
REC] again to record your greeting.
3After the long beep, talk clearly, about 
20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC 
(microphone).
• The elapsed recording time is displayed.
• If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit 
will stop recording.
4When finished, press [GREETING 
REC] or [STOP].
• To change the greeting, start again from 
step 1. 
[STOP]
[ERASE]
VOLUME []
[GREETING REC]
[GREETING CHECK]
MIC
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							Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)25
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. 23, 24), one of two greetings will be played when 
a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (p. 26).
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”. 
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 the soft key (Select).
3Press the soft key (Select) at “Set 
answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press the soft key (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 the soft key (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.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press the soft key (Select).
3Press the soft key (Select) at “Set 
answering”.
4Press the soft key (Select) at “Number of 
rings”.
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Set answering
Back  SelectKdBL
Recording time
Back  SelectKdBL
Recording time
:3min
Back     Save
KdBL
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Set answering
Back  SelectKdBL
Number of rings
Back  SelectKdBL
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							Preparation
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)27
Preparing the Answering System
Recording Mode 
Two recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording 
(16min)”, which provides more recording time (16 min) and standard sound quality. 
“Enhanced recording (8 min)” provides less recording time (8 min) but clearer 
sound quality.
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 the soft key (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.
1Press [MENU].
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press the soft key (Select).
3Press the soft key (Select) at “Set 
answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording mode” by pressing [d] 
or [
B], then press the soft key (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 the soft key (Save), then press [OFF].
Number of rings
:4
Back    Save
KdBL
Handset
Initial setting
Back  SelectKdBL
Set answering
Back  SelectKdBL
Recording mode
Back  SelectKdBL
Standard 
recording(16min)
Back     Save
KdBL
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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. 64). 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. This 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 the soft key (Select).
3Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing [d] or 
[
B], then press the soft key (Select).
4Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
5Press the soft key (Save), then press [OFF].
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)29
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 (Pre-dial)
• If the Handset Talking Keypad is turned off (p. 20), the handset will not announce 
the buttons you press.
To adjust the receiver/speaker volume during a conversation
There are 6 volume levels for the receiver and the speaker. 
To increase volume, press [B]. 
To decrease volume, press [
d].
• The number of steps indicates the volume level.
• 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 3 times.
•If you change the receiver volume to level 1 or 6, the receiver volume will 
return to level 2 or 5 
— the next time you make or answer a call, 
— when you press [C] to switch to the receiver during a hands-free conversation 
using the speakerphone, or 
— when you unplug the optional headset to switch to the receiver (p. 73).
• 3 levels (High, Medium and Low) are available while using the headset.
To redial the last number dialed 1
Enter a phone number.
• The handset announces each button you press, 
including [1] to [0], [*] (“Star”), [#] (“Pound”), 
[FLASH/CALL WAIT] (“Flash”) and the soft key 
(Pause).
• The announcement is heard at the speaker 
volume (see below). To increase or decrease 
volume, press [
B] or [d].
• If you misdial, press the soft key (Clear). Enter 
the correct number.
• If a pause is required when dialing, press the soft 
key (Pause) where needed (p. 58).
• To cancel, press [OFF].
2Press [C] or [s].
3To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit.
The handset will not make announcements, when:
• the Handset Talking Keypad is turned off
• the Answering System is in use
• the handset has lost communication with the base unit
• the base unit is announcing
• the base unit is making an outside call.
Press [C] or [s], then press [REDIAL].
3334444|
Clear    PauseKL
Volume
 Low   High
(VE)      Mute
KL
Ex. Level 6
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