Panasonic Kx Tg2388 Operating Instructions Manual

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Answering system commands
You can also operate the answering 
system by pressing dial keys.
To use the following commands, press 
{MENU}, then select “Message play”.
*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
*2 To resume operation, press a command 
key within 15 seconds, or the voice 
guidance will start.
Calling back (Caller ID subscribers 
only)
If Caller ID information was received for 
the call, you can call the caller back while 
listening to a message.
To call back the displayed number:
1During playback, press {MENU}.
2Press {Call}, {C} or {s}.
LThe unit stops playback and dials the 
phone number.
LIf you need to edit the phone number to 
call back, see page 30.
Recording a memo 
message
You can record a voice memo message of 
up to 3 minutes in memory.
1Press {MEMO}.
2After the long beep, talk clearly, about 
20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC.
LThe base unit display shows the 
elapsed recording time.
LIf the elapsed recording time exceeds 
99 seconds, the counter continues 
from 00 to indicate 100 seconds.
3When finished, press {MEMO} or 
{
STOP}.
LThe NEW MESSAGE indicator 
flashes.
LIf you record for over 3 minutes in step 2, 
the unit will stop recording.
LIf “ ” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and 
“Your message was not recorded. 
Record your message again.” is 
announced, start again from step 1.
KeyCommand
{1} or 
{Repeat}Repeat message (during 
playback)
*1
{2} or 
{Skip}Skip message (during 
playback)
{3}Change the playback 
speed to slow/normal
{4}Play new messages
{5}Play all messages
{8}Turn answering system on
{9}Stop playback
*2
{0}Turn answering system off
{*}{4}Erase this message 
(during playback)
{*}{5}Erase all messages
{STOP}
MIC  {MEMO} NEW MESSAGE Indicator
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Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including 
your greeting message, caller messages 
and memo) is about 16 minutes (about 8 
minutes in “Enhanced recording mode”,  
see page 55). A maximum of 64 messages 
(including a greeting message and memo 
message) can be recorded.
LIf message memory becomes full:
–E flashes on the base unit.
– the ANSWER ON indicator flashes 
rapidly (if the answering system is 
turned on).
– the unit announces “Memory full” 
when operating the answering system 
and recording a memo message.
To record additional messages, erase 
unnecessary messages.
LIf less than 3 minutes of recording time is 
available, the unit will announce the 
remaining recording time when 
operating the answering system.
LMessages are retained even if a power 
failure occurs. All messages are saved 
until you erase them. (Flash memory 
message backup)
LThe total recording capacity may be 
reduced by the calling party’s 
background noise.
Note:
LIf message memory becomes full, the 
unit will automatically switch to the 
“Greeting only” mode. New 
messages will not be recorded. If you 
have recorded your own greeting 
message, that same greeting message 
will be announced to callers even though 
their messages will not be recorded. If 
you have not recorded your own 
greeting message, the pre-recorded 
message used for “Greeting only” 
mode will be announced to callers 
(page 47).
Remote operation
Using a touch tone phone, you can call 
your phone number from outside and 
access the unit to listen to messages. The 
unit’s voice guidance will prompt you to 
press certain dial keys to perform different 
operations.
Important:
LIn order to operate the answering 
system remotely, you must first set a 
remote code (page 54). This code must 
be entered each time you operate the 
answering system remotely.
Using the answering system 
remotely
1Dial your phone number from a touch 
tone phone.
LIf the ring count is set to “Toll 
saver” (page 54), the number of 
rings you hear will indicate whether or 
not you have new messages.
2After the greeting message starts, enter 
your remote code.
LThe unit will announce the number of 
new messages, and will play back the 
new messages.
3After 3 seconds, the voice guidance will 
start. Follow the voice guidance as 
necessary.
4When finished, hang up.
Note:
LWhen you press a key, press firmly.
LYou can hang up at any time.
LYou can ignore the voice guidance and 
control the unit using remote 
commands.
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Voice guidance
During remote operation, the unit’s voice 
guidance will prompt you to press {1} to 
perform a specific operation, or press {2} 
to listen to more available operations. 
Operations are presented by voice 
guidance in the following order:
– Play back all messages
– Play back new messages
– Record a message
– Erase all messages
– Record your greeting message
Note:
LIf you do not press any dial keys within 
10 seconds after a voice guidance 
prompt, the unit will announce, “Thank 
you for your call” then disconnect your 
call.
LIf less than 3 minutes of recording time is 
available, the unit will announce the 
remaining recording time after the last 
message is played back.
LIf the unit announces “Memory full”, 
erase unnecessary messages.Remote commands
You can press dial keys to access certain 
answering system functions without 
waiting for the voice guidance to prompt 
you.
*1 If pushed within the first 5 seconds of a 
message, the previous message will be 
played.
*2 To resume operation, enter a remote 
command within 15 seconds, or the 
voice guidance will start.
Turning on the answering system 
remotely
If the answering system is off, you can turn 
it on remotely.
1Dial your phone number.
2Let the phone ring 15 times.
LThe unit will answer your call with the 
greeting message.
LYou can hang up, or if you call from a 
touch tone phone, you can enter your 
remote code and begin remote 
operation (page 52).
KeyRemote command
{1}Repeat message (during 
playback)
*1
{2}Skip message (during 
playback)
{3}Change the playback speed 
to slow/normal.
{4}Play new messages
{5}Play all messages
{7}Record a greeting message
{9}Stop (recording, playback)
*2
{0}Turn answering system off
{*}{4}Erase this message (during 
playback)
{*}{5}Erase all messages
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Skipping the greeting message to leave 
a message
You can leave a message just as any 
outside caller can. Call your phone 
number, then press {*} to skip the 
greeting message and record your 
message after the beep.
Answering system 
settings
Remote code
A remote code must be entered when 
operating the answering system remotely. 
This code prevents unauthorized parties 
from listening to your messages remotely. 
Store any 2-digit number (00–99).
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Press {Select} at “Set answering”.
4Scroll to “Remote code” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
5Enter a 2-digit remote code (00-99).
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LTo confirm the remote code, repeat 
steps 1 to 4. Press {OFF} when finished.
Caller’s recording time
You can change the maximum message 
recording time.
“1min”, “2min”, or “3min”: Caller 
messages are limited to 1 minute to 3 
minutes.
“Greeting only”: The unit plays the 
greeting message but does not record 
caller messages.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Press {Select} at “Set answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording time” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
5Select the recording time by pressing 
{V} or {^}.
LYou can also select the recording 
time by pressing {1}, {2}, {3} or {0} 
(Greeting only).
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
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”*.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Press {Select} at “Set answering”. 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.
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4Press {Select} at “Number of 
rings”.
5Select the number of rings by pressing 
{V} or {^}.
LYou can also select the number of 
rings by pressing {0} (Toll saver*), or 
{2} to {7}.
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
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.
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Press {Select} at “Set answering”.
4Scroll to “Recording mode” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}.
5Select the recording mode by pressing 
{V} or {^}.
LYou can also select the recording 
mode by pressing {1} (Standard) or 
{2} (Enhanced).
6Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Message alert
You can select whether or not the Ringer/
Message Alert indicator on the handset will 
flash when new messages have been 
recorded (page 48).
1Press {MENU}.
2Scroll to “Initial setting” by 
pressing {V} or {^}, then press 
{Select}. 
3Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing 
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4Select “On” or “Off” by pressing {V} or 
{^}.
5Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Note:
LThe Ringer/Message Alert indicator will 
not flash for new messages while the 
handset is in use.
LThe 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. 
LBattery operating time will be shortened 
when using this feature (page 10). *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.
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Wall mounting
The base unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.
1Push the hook and turn it upward. Turn the hook until a click is heard.
2Press the tabs in the direction of the arrows (1), then remove the wall mounting 
adaptor (2).
3Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, 
then push the adaptor in the direction of the arrows (1 and 2).
LThe word “UP WALL” should face upward.
LFasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected.
2
11
12To  P o w e r  
Outlet
Hook
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4Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide it down.
LRaise the antenna.
5To charge the handset battery:
Rest the handset on the charge contacts (1), then push the top of the 
handset so the hook snaps into the slot at the top of the handset (2).
LThe CHARGE indicator lights and the unit beeps once.
2
1
HookSlot
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Charger unit
The charger can be wall mounted, as 
shown below.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Drive the  screws (not included) into the 
wall using the wall template (see 
below).
3Mount the charger (1).
4Slide it down (2) and to the right (3) 
until it is secured.
LIf the charger is wall mounted, remove 
the shoulder rest attachment to place 
the handset into the charger.
Belt clip
You can hang the handset on your belt or 
pocket using the included belt clip.
To attach the belt clip
To remove the belt clip
2
3
1
To  P o w e r  
Outlet  Screws 2.45 cm
(
31/32)
Wall mount template for the charger
2.45 cm
(31/32)
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Shoulder Rest 
Attachment
Use the shoulder rest attachment if you 
need to keep your hands free during a 
phone conversation.
If you use the shoulder rest attachment, 
you will need to use the charger unit for 
charging the battery.
To attach the shoulder rest attachment
Attach the included belt clip to the handset 
(see “Belt Clip”), then attach the shoulder 
rest attachment to the belt clip as shown 
below. You will hear a click when the 
shoulder rest attachment is in place.
To remove the shoulder rest 
attachment
Slide the base of the attachment in the 
direction of the arrow as shown below.
Headset (optional)
Connecting an optional headset to the 
handset allows hands-free phone 
conversations. Please use only a 
Panasonic headset. See page 4 for 
compatible headsets and ordering 
information.
To connect an optional headset to the 
handset
LModel shown is KX-TCA86.
Note:
LTo switch to the speakerphone, press 
{s}. To return to the headset, press 
{C}.
Headset Jack
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If the Following Appear on Your Display...
The following will be displayed when the unit needs your attention.
Display messageCause & Remedy
Recharge batteryLThe battery needs to be charged. Recharge the battery 
(page 10).
 Charge for 6hLThe battery has been discharged. The handset will not 
work. Fully charge the battery (page 10).
No link to base. 
Move closer to 
base, try again.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Walk closer to the base unit and try again or re-register 
the handset (page 45).
LConfirm the base unit’s AC adaptor is plugged in.
LRaise the base unit antenna.
Please lift up 
and try again.LA handset button was pressed while the handset was on 
the base unit or charger. Lift the handset and press the 
button again.
BusyLThe base unit is in use. Try again later.
    Error!!LWhen you tried to re-register the handset, the handset 
and base unit could not link for some reason, such as 
interference from electrical appliances. Move the handset 
and base unit away from any electrical appliances and try 
again.
Phone book fullLWhen you tried to store an item in the phonebook, the 
phonebook memory was full. Press {OFF} to exit the 
programming mode. To erase other items from the 
phonebook, see page 24.
System is busy. 
Please try again 
later.LThe handset has lost communication with the base unit. 
Walk closer to the base unit and try again.
LThe Answering System is in use, such answering a call or 
playing back messages. Try again later.
  Line in useLThe base unit is conducting an outside call or another 
phone on the same telephone line is in use.
  Line on holdLThe base unit is on hold for an outside call.
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