Panasonic Kx Tg2388 Operating Instructions Manual

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3Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Scroll to “Incoming call.” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}.
5Select “On”, “Off” or “2” by pressing {V} 
or {^}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Display setting
Handset LCD contrast
You can adjust the handset display 
contrast. There are 6 levels.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Select the desired contrast by pressing 
{V} or {^}.
LThe contrast will change.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Functions
Handset Talking Caller ID 
You can turn the Talking Caller ID feature 
(page 27) on or off for the handset.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Talk Caller ID” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
4Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Base unit Talking Caller ID 
You can turn the Talking Caller ID feature 
(page 27) on or off for the base unit.
This feature must be set by using the 
handset.
1Press {MENU}.
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2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Set base unit” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Scroll to “Talk Caller ID” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}.
5Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Initial setting
Caller ID edit
Using the handset
You can turn the Caller ID number auto 
edit feature (page 30) on or off.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Caller ID edit” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}.
4Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
LIf you fail to reach your destination when 
making a call, the phone number you 
dialed might have an incorrect pattern. 
Edit the phone number with another 
pattern (page 30).
LWhen this feature is turned off, the unit 
will still be able to display Caller ID, but 
incoming Caller ID numbers will not be 
automatically edited.
Handset key tone
You can select whether or not key tones 
are heard when keys are pressed. 
Includes confirmation tones and error 
tones.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Key tone” by pressing {V} or 
{^}, then press {Select}.
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4Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Auto talk
When this feature is turned on, you can 
answer a call by lifting the handset off the 
base unit or charger without pressing {C} 
or {s}.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing {V} 
or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Select “On” or “Off” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LIf you subscribe to Caller ID service and 
want to view the caller’s information on 
the handset display after lifting up the 
handset to answer a call, turn off this 
feature.
Flash time
Using the handset
The flash time depends on your telephone 
exchange or host PBX.
You can select: “90ms” (milliseconds), 
“100ms”, “110ms”, “250ms”, “300ms”, 
“400ms”, “600ms”, or “700ms”.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Scroll to “Set flash time” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}.
5Select the desired time by pressing {V} 
or {^}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LThe setting should stay at 700 ms unless 
pressing {FLASH/CALL WAIT} fails to 
pick up the Call Waiting call.
LIf PBX functions do not work correctly, 
consult your PBX supplier for the correct 
settings. 
Line mode
If “Line in use” on the handset and 
“B S” on the base unit are not 
displayed properly, the line mode selection 
is incorrect. Set line mode to “A”.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
5Select “A” or “B” by pressing {V} or {^}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
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Accessibility
Talking Keypad
Talking Keypad is a feature that 
announces phone numbers that you dial, 
allowing you to confirm dialed numbers 
audibly before making calls. You can turn 
this feature on or off for the handset and 
base unit separately.
While handset Talking Keypad is turned 
on, the handset announces each dialing 
button you press when pre-dialing 
(page 16).
While base unit Talking Keypad is turned 
on, the base unit announces each dialing 
button you press, and announces “Redial” 
when {REDIAL} is pressed (page 19).
If you dial a phone number quickly, the 
handset and base unit may not 
announce the dialed phone number 
correctly. For best results, dial each 
digit one at a time, and wait for the unit 
to announce each digit before dialing 
the next digit.
Handset Talking Keypad
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Accessibility” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “HS Announce” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Press {Select} at “Pre-Dial 
number”.
5Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Base unit Talking Keypad
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Accessibility” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Press {Select} at “Base Announce”.
4Press {Select} at “Dial number”.
5Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Handset 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 phonebook, 
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.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Accessibility” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “HS Announce” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Scroll to “Name List” by pressing {V} 
or {^}, then press {Select}.
5Select “Off” or “On” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Handset Telecoil 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”.
1Press {MENU}.
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2Scroll to “Accessibility” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Hearing Aid Mode” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}.
4Select “Telecoil” or “Off” by 
pressing {V} or {^}.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LWhen “Telecoil” is selected, “[HA]” is 
displayed after you press {C}.
LIf “Telecoil” is selected, the battery 
operating time will be shortened 
(page 10).
LIf “Telecoil” is selected, the cordless 
handset receiver may feel warm during 
use. This is normal.
Re-registering the handset
If “No link to base. Move closer 
to base, try again.” is displayed 
even when the handset is near the base 
unit, you may need to re-register the 
handset to the base unit.
Important:
LMake sure the base unit is not being 
used.
LHave the handset and base unit near 
each other when re-registering the 
handset.
LFollow steps 1 and 2 listed below. You 
have about 1 minute to complete them.
1Base unit:
Press and hold {LOCATOR/
INTERCOM} until a beep sounds.
LThe CHARGE indicator flashes.
2Handset:
Press and hold {FLASH/CALL WAIT} 
until “Handset Registering” is 
displayed
.
LWhen registration is complete, a 
beep sounds from the handset.
LWait for 20 seconds after 
registration is complete while the 
handset establishes 
communication with the base unit.
Note:
LIf the handset beeps 3 times and 
“Error!!” is displayed, an error 
occurred. Try again from step 1.
LYou can stop registration by pressing 
{OFF} on the handset, and pressing 
{LOCATOR/INTERCOM} on the base 
unit.
Talk
00-00-32    [HA]
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Answering system
The unit contains an answering system 
which can answer and record calls for you 
when you are unavailable to answer the 
phone.
For details about memory capacity, see 
page 52.
Important:
LOnly 1 person can access the answering 
system (listen to messages, record a 
greeting message, etc.) at a time.
LWhen callers leave messages, the unit 
records the day and time of each 
message. Make sure the date and time 
have been set (page 15).
LYou can select the caller’s recording 
time (page 54).
Recording your greeting 
message
You can record your own greeting 
message (max. 2 minutes) that will be 
played when the answering system 
answers a call. If you do not record a 
greeting message, a pre-recorded 
greeting message will be used.
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}.
LThe unit announces “To record 
greeting, press Record again.”
2Within 10 seconds, press {GREETING 
REC} again.
3After the unit beeps, speak clearly 
about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the 
MIC.
LThe display will show the elapsed 
recording time.
LIf you record for over 2 minutes, the 
unit will stop recording.
{STOP}
{ERASE}
VOLUME {}
{GREETING REC}
{GREETING CHECK}
MIC
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4To stop recording, press {GREETING 
REC} or {STOP}.
LTo change the greeting, start again 
from step 1. 
Note:
LYou can use the enhanced recording 
mode for clearer sound, if necessary 
(p. 55).
LIf “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and 
“Your greeting was not recorded. Record 
your greeting again.” is announced, start 
again from step 1.
LTo adjust the speaker volume, press 
VOLUME {} during playback.
L9 levels (0–8) are available while using 
the Answering System. The level is 
displayed on the base unit.
To play back the greeting message
Press {GREETING CHECK}.
Erasing your greeting message
Press {GREETING CHECK}, and then 
press {ERASE} while your greeting 
message is playing.
LIf you do not re-record your greeting 
message, the unit will use a pre-
recorded greeting message.
Pre-recorded greeting message
If you do not record a greeting message, 
one of 2 pre-recorded messages will be 
played when a call is received depending 
on the caller’s recording time (page 54).
– When the recording time is set to 
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min”:
“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, and no new messages will 
be recorded.
– When the recording time is set to 
“Greeting only”:“Hello, we are not available now. Please 
call again. Thank you for your call.”
To play back the pre-recorded greeting, 
press {GREETING CHECK}.
Turning the answering 
system on/off
Using the base unit
Press {ANSWER ON}.
LWhen the answering system is turned 
on, the ANSWER ON indicator lights 
and the unit announces “Answer set” 
and the day and time. If “Answer set. Set 
time” is heard, set the date and time 
(page 15).
LWhen the answering system is turned 
off, the ANSWER ON indicator turns off 
and the unit announces “Answer off”.
To turn off the Answering System, press 
{ANSWER ON}.
Using the handset
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {Select} at “Message play”.
3Press {8} to turn on the Answering 
System.
L“Answer set” is heard.
{ANSWER ON} and Indicator
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4Press {OFF}.
LTo turn the Answering System off, press 
{0} in step 3. “Answer off” is heard.
Screening your calls
While a caller is leaving a message, you 
can listen to the call through the base unit’s 
speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, 
press VOLUME {>} or VOLUME {
						

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Note:
LThe display shows the message number 
during playback.
LDuring playback, the unit will announce 
the day and time that each message 
was recorded. (Voice time/day stamp)
LAt the end of the last message, the unit 
announces “End of final message”.
LIf a call is received during playback, the 
unit rings and playback stops. To answer 
the call, press {SP-PHONE}. For 
playback, start again from the beginning 
after hanging up.
To adjust the speaker volume
9 levels (high to off) are available. Press 
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If “New message” is displayed on the 
handset, new messages have been 
recorded.
LIf the Message Alert is turned on 
(page 55), the Ringer/Message Alert 
indicator on the handset will flash slowly 
when new messages have been 
recorded and the handset is not in use.
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {Select} at “Message play”.
LThe unit announces the number of 
new messages and only new 
messages are played back from the 
speaker. To switch to the receiver, 
press {C}. To switch back to the 
speaker, press {s}.
LWhen you have no new messages, 
the unit announces “No new 
messages. All message playback” 
and plays back all messages.
LWhen you have no messages, the 
unit announces “No messages”. 
LIf you do not press any button, the 
voice guidance will start.
3Press {OFF} when finished.
Note:
LIf 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 
after hanging up.
LAt the end of the last message, “End of 
final message” is heard. The unit will 
announce the remaining recording time 
if it is less than 3 minutes.
LIf you hear “Memory full” after playback, 
erase unnecessary messages 
(page 49).
LWhen memo messages are played 
(p. 51), “MEMO” is displayed.
To slow down the playback speed (Slow 
Talk Message Playback)
Press {3} during playback.LTo return to normal speed, press {3} on 
the handset.
LEach time you press the button during 
playback, the speed will change to slow/
normal.
LPlayback speed will return to normal 
after you finish listening to messages.
Repeating a message
Press {Repeat} while listening to the 
message.
LIf pushed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
Skipping a message
Press {Skip} to play the next message.
Voice guidance
If you do not press any buttons after the 
last message is played back, the unit’s 
voice guidance starts. Operate the 
answering system by following the 
guidance as necessary.
The unit will announce “Press 4 to play 
back new messages. Press 5 to play back 
all messages.”
LYou can press buttons for other 
playback options (page 51) even if the 
voice guidance has started.
LIf you do not press any button within 10 
seconds after the voice guidance, the 
handset returns to standby mode.
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