Panasonic Kx Tg2388 Operating Instructions Manual

							Caller ID Service
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again, turn it on and reprogram the area 
codes you want to edit once again.
Storing caller information into 
the phonebook using the 
handset
Items in the caller list can be stored into the 
phonebook.
1Press {Rcvd calls}, {V}, or {^}.
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display 
the desired item.
3Press {Select}.
LIf the number requires editing, see 
page 30.
4Press {Save}.
LIf there is no name information for the 
caller, “Enter name” will be 
displayed. 
You can enter a name by performing 
the following steps:
1Enter the name if necessary (see 
page 22, step 3). 
2Press {V}, then press {Save}.
If a name is not required, press{V}, then 
press {Save}.
LTo continue storing other items, 
repeat from step 2.
5Press {OFF} to exit.
Note:
LIf the caller information does not include 
a phone number, you cannot store it in 
the phonebook.
Erasing caller information using 
the handset
Erasing a selected item
1Press {Rcvd calls}, {V}, or {^}.
2Scroll to the desired caller by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Erase}.LTo erase other items, repeat from 
step 2.
LTo exit the caller list, press {OFF}.
Erasing all items
Make sure that you have no missed calls.
1Press {Rcvd calls}, {V}, or {^}.
2Press {All erase}.
3Press {Yes}.
LAll entries in your caller list are 
erased.
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							Locator/Intercom
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Locator/Intercom
Intercom calls can be made between the 
handset and the base unit.
Making intercom calls
Using the handset
1Press {HOLD/INTERCOM}.
LThe base unit will ring for 1 minute.
LTo stop paging, press {OFF}.
2When the paged party answers, start 
talking.
LYou can switch to the speaker by 
pressing {s}. To switch back to the 
receiver, press {C}.
3To disconnect the intercom, press 
{OFF}.
Using the base unit
1Press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.
LThe SP-PHONE indicator lights.
LThe handset will ring for 5 minutes.
LTo stop paging, press {SP-PHONE} 
or {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.
2When the paged party answers, talk 
into the MIC.
3To disconnect the intercom, press {SP-
PHONE} or {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.
LThe indicator light goes out.
Answering intercom calls
Using the handset
When a handset is paged, it rings and the 
Ringer/Message Alert indicator flashes 
rapidly.
1Press {C}, {s} or {HOLD/
INTERCOM}.
LYou can also answer a call by 
pressing any button except {V}, {^} 
or {OFF}.
2To disconnect the intercom, press 
{OFF}.
Using the base unit
When the base unit is being paged, it rings.
1Press {SP-PHONE} or {LOCATOR/
INTERCOM}.
2To disconnect the intercom, press {SP-
PHONE} or {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.
Calling Base
Intercom
00-00-05
During an intercom call:
LIf you have difficulty hearing while 
using the handset speakerphone and 
base unit speaker, decrease the 
speaker volume by pressing 
VOLUME {
						

							Locator/Intercom
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Transferring a call
You can transfer an outside call to the base 
unit or the handset.
From the handset to the base unit
1Handset: 
(1)
During a call, press {HOLD/
INTERCOM}
.
LThe call is put on hold.
(2)Press {Base}.
(3)Wait for the paged party to answer, 
then you can announce the transfer. 
LAfter the paged party answers, 
“Intercom hold” is displayed.
LIf the paged party does not 
answer, press {C} or {s} to 
return to the outside call.
2Base unit: 
Press {SP-PHONE} or {LOCATOR/
INTERCOM} to answer the page.
3Handset: 
To complete the transfer, press {OFF}.
From the base unit to the handset
1Base unit: 
During a call, press {LOCATOR/
INTERCOM}
.
LThe call is put on hold.
LIf the paged party does not answer, 
press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} to 
return to the outside call.
2Handset: 
Press {C}, {s} or {HOLD/
INTERCOM} to answer the page.
LYou can also answer a call by 
pressing any button except {V}, {^} 
or {OFF}.
3Base unit: 
To complete the transfer, press {SP-
PHONE}.
Quick call transfer
You can transfer a call without waiting for 
the paged party to answer.
Using the handset
1During a call, press {HOLD/
INTERCOM}, then press {Base}.
2Press {OFF} to hang up.
Using the base unit
1During a call, press {LOCATOR/
INTERCOM}.
2Press {SP-PHONE} to hang up.
LThe call will be transferred directly.
LFor the paged party to answer the 
transferred call: 
– for the handset, press {C} or {s}. 
– for the base unit, press {SP-PHONE}. 
LAfter the paged party answers, the 
transfer is complete.
LIf the paged party does not answer:
– for the handset, press {C} or {s}. 
– for the base unit, press {SP-PHONE}. 
LIf the paged party does not answer 
within 60 seconds after you hang up, 
your phone will ring and the call will be 
returned to your phone. 
To speak to the caller again: LWhen the ringer volume is turned off 
(page 39), the handset and the base 
unit will ring at the low level for 
intercom calls.
LYou cannot change the ringer tone for 
intercom calls.
Line on hold.
Transfer to
 Base
Hold
Calling Base
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– for the handset, press {C} or {s} to 
return to the outside call. 
– for the base unit, press {SP-PHONE} 
to return to the outside call.
Conference calls
While you are talking with an outside caller, 
the base unit user or the handset user can 
join the conversation and establish a 
conference call.
Using the handset
1During a call, press {HOLD/
INTERCOM}.
LThe call is put on hold.
2Press {Base}.
3When the paged party answers, press 
{Conf} on your unit to make a 
conference call.
L“Conference” is displayed during a 
conference call.
Using the base unit
1During a call, press {LOCATOR/
INTERCOM}.
LThe call is put on hold.
2When the paged party answers, press 
{HOLD/CONF} on your unit to make a 
conference call.
Note:
LTo leave the conference, press {OFF} 
on the handset or press {SP-PHONE} 
on the base unit. The two other parties 
can continue the conversation.
LDuring a conference, the outside call 
can be placed on hold by pressing 
{HOLD/INTERCOM} on the handset or 
{HOLD/CONF} on the base unit. 
Internal communications are not 
suspended. Only the person who placed 
the call on hold can resume the full conference by pressing {Conf} on the 
handset or {HOLD/CONF} on the base 
unit.
Call share
This feature allows the base unit or the 
handset to join an existing outside call. 
To join a conversation (Call Share)
Using the handset
Press {C} or {s}.
L“Conference” is displayed.
Using the base unit
Press {SP-PHONE}.
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							Programmable Settings
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Guide to handset programming
For your reference, a chart of all programmable functions is printed below. Details for each 
item can be found on the corresponding pages. To program, press {MENU}, press {V} or 
{^} to scroll through the menu, and press {Select} when the desired menu item or setting 
is displayed.
Important:
LBefore programming, make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The 
handset must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit or charger.
LYou can also program features using “direct commands”—special codes that take you 
directly to the feature you wish to program and allow you to select the desired setting 
(page 37).
During programming:
LTo exit programming, press {OFF} at any time.
LTo go back to the previous menu, press {Back}.
LIf you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the handset will exit programming mode.
LIf the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (page 60) and/or error 
beeps will sound.
Main menuSub-menu 1Sub-menu 2Page
Message play ——50
Accessibility Base Announce Dial number44
HS Announce Pre-Dial number44
Name List 44
Hearing Aid Mode—44
Ringer setting Ringer volume—39
Ringer tone—39
Incoming call.—40
Date and time——15
Talk Caller ID——41
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							Programmable Settings
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Programming via direct commands
You can also program features using “direct commands”—special codes that take you 
directly to the feature you wish to program and allow you to select the desired setting. 
There is no need to scroll through the unit’s menus.
Details of each feature can be found on the corresponding pages.
Important:
LBefore programming, make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The 
handset must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit or charger.
1Press {MENU}.
2Enter the desired feature code (page 37).
3Enter the desired setting code (page 37).
LThis step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
4Press {Save}.
5Press {OFF} to exit programming mode.
Note:
LIf you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press {OFF} then start again by 
pressing {MENU}. Initial setting Set answering Number of rings 54
Recording time 54
Remote code 54
Recording mode55
Message alert—55
LCD contrast—41
Key tone—42
Auto talk —43
Caller ID edit —42
Set tel line Set dial mode15
Set flash time43
Set line mode43
Set base unit Ringer tone40
Incoming call.40
Talk Caller ID41
Change language—14
Main menuSub-menu 1Sub-menu 2Page
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							Programmable Settings
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Direct commands chart
Important:
LThe default settings are indicated by *.
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
Ringer volume{1} {1}{0} : Off  {1} : Low  {2} : Medium   
{3} : High*39
Ringer tone 
(for handset){1} {2}{1}–{3} :Tone pattern 1*–3 
{4}–{7} :Melody pattern 1–439
Incoming call tone 
(for handset){1} {3}{1} : On  {2} : 2*  {0} : Off 40
Message play{2}—50
Date and time{4}Go to Step 3 on page 15. 15
Talking Keypad
(for base unit){8} {1} {1}{1} : On*  {0} : Off 44
Talking Keypad
(for handset){8} {2} {1}{1} : On*  {0} : Off 44
Name 
announcement{8} {2} {2}{1} : On*  {0} : Off 44
Hearing aid mode{8} {3}{1} : Telecoil  {0} : Off* 44
Talking Caller ID
(for handset){9}{1} : On*  {0} : Off 41
LCD contrast {0} {1}{1}–{6} : Level 1–6 
(Default=Level 3)41
Key tone{0} {2}{1} : On*  {0} : Off 42
Auto talk{0} {3}{1} : On  {0} : Off* 43
Caller ID number 
auto edit{0} {4}{1} : On*  {0} : Off 42
Dialing mode{0} {5} {1}{1} : Pulse  {2} : Tone* 15
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 ms43
Line mode{0} {5} {3}{1} : A  {2} : B* 43
Number of rings{0} {6} {1}{2}–{7} : 2–7 rings  
{0} :  Toll saver  (Default=4 rings)54
Recording time{0} {6} {2}{1} : 1 minute{2} : 2 minutes  
{3} : 3 minutes*
{0} : Greeting only54
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Remote code{0} {6} {3}Go to Step 5 on page 54. 
(Default=11)54
Recording mode{0} {6} {4}{1} : Standard recording* 
{2} : Enhanced recording55
Change language{0} {8}{1} : English*  {2} : Spanish 14
Message alert{0} {#} {1} : On  {0} : Off* 55
Ringer tone 
(for base unit){0} {*} {1}{1}–{3} :Tone pattern 1*-3 
{4}–{7} :Melody pattern 1-440
Incoming call tone
(for base unit){0} {*} {2}{1} : On  {2} : 2*  {0} : Off 40
Talking Caller ID
(for base unit){0} {*} {4}{1} : On*  {0} : Off 41
FeatureFeature codeSetting codePage
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							Programmable Settings
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Ringer settings
Handset ringer volume
4 levels (high/medium/low/off) are 
available.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Ringer setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Press {Select} at “Ringer volume”.
4Select the desired volume level by 
pressing {V} or {^}.
LThe volume will change and ring.
LThe number of steps indicates the 
volume level.
LTo turn the ringer off, press {V} 
repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed.
5Press {Save}.
Note:
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off, the 
handset will not ring for outside calls. 
The handset will ring at the low level for 
intercom calls.
LWhen the ringer volume is set to off, the 
handset will not announce caller names 
(page 27).
LIf the handset ringer is turned off, “Ringer 
off” will be displayed while not in use. If 
the handset is off the base unit or charger 
when there are missed calls (page 28) or 
new messages (page 49), “Ringer off” 
is not displayed.
LYou can adjust the ringer volume while 
an outside call is ringing. Press {V} or 
{^} while the handset is ringing. 
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside 
call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily 
by pressing {OFF}. The handset will ring 
again as normal the next time a call is received.
Base unit ringer volume
To set the ringer volume to high (preset), 
medium, or low, press VOLUME {}.
LTo increase volume, press VOLUME 
{>}. To decrease volume, press 
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– another person answers the call using 
another phone connected on the 
same line.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Ringer setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Ringer tone”by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Select the desired ringer tone by 
pressing {V} or {^}.
LThe handset will ring and the ringer 
tone will change. If the handset ringer 
volume has been turned off, the 
handset will not ring.
LYou can also select the ringer tone by 
pressing {1} to {7}.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Base unit ringer tone
Using the base unit
Make sure the base unit is not being 
used.
Press VOLUME {}, then select 
the desired ringer tone by pressing {1} to 
{7}.
{1} to {3} : Bell ringer patterns
{4} to {7} : Melody patterns
LAfter pressing VOLUME {}, the 
base unit will ring using the current 
ringer tone.
LThe base unit will ring and the ringer 
tone will change.
LTo stop ringing, press {STOP}.
Using the handset
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Press{Select} at “Ringer tone”.
5Select the desired ringer tone by 
pressing {V} or {^}.
LThe base unit will ring and the ringer 
tone will change. If the base unit 
ringer volume has been turned off, 
the base unit will not ring (page 39).
LYou can also select the ringer tone by 
pressing {1} to {7}. 
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Handset incoming call tone
During an intercom call (page 32), you can 
be informed of incoming calls by two 
tones. If this feature is turned on, incoming 
call tones will be heard for as long as the 
line is ringing. If this feature is set to “2”, 
incoming call tones will be heard only 2 
times. 
If this feature is turned off, no tones will be 
heard.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Ringer setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Incoming call.” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}.
4Select “On”, “Off” or “2” by pressing {V} 
or {^}.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Base unit incoming call tone
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
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