Panasonic Kx Tg8231 Operating Instructions Manual

Preparation
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Connections
Connect the telephone line cord until it 
clicks into the base unit and telephone 
line jack (A). Connect the AC adaptor 
cord (B) by pressing the plug firmly 
(C).
Base unit
LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC 
adaptor PQLV207.
LUse only the supplied telephone line 
cord.
Charger (KX-TG8232)
LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC 
adaptor PQLV209.
Note:
LThe AC adaptor must remain 
connected at all times. (It is normal for...

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If you subscribe to a DSL service
Please attach a noise filter (contact your 
DSL provider) to the telephone line 
between the base unit and the 
telephone line jack in the event of the 
following:
– Noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features do not function 
properly.
Battery installation 
and replacement
Important:
LUse only the supplied rechargeable 
batteries noted on page 3, 6.
LUSE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH...

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Attention:
A nickel metal hydride battery that is 
recyclable powers the product you have 
purchased.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-
822-8837) for information on how to 
recycle this battery.
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit or 
charger for 7 hours before initial use.
LWhile charging, “Charging” is 
displayed. When the batteries are 
fully charged, “Charge completed” 
is displayed.
*1 KX-TG8232
Note:
LIt is...

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LAfter the handset is fully charged, 
displaying “Charge completed”, it 
may be left on the base unit or 
charger without any ill effect on the 
batteries.
LThe battery level may not be 
displayed correctly or the entire 
display may go blank after you 
replace the batteries. In this case, 
place the handset on the base unit or 
charger and let it charge for 7 hours.
Screen saver mode
The backlight will turn off completely 
after 1...

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Voice guidance language
You can select either “English” or 
“Español” as the voice guidance 
language of the answering system 
(page 30). The default setting is 
“English”.
1{MENU} (center of joystick)
2Select I by pushing the joystick in 
any direction. i {SELECT}
3Push the joystick up or down to 
select “Settings”. i {SELECT}
4Push the joystick up or down to 
select “Voice prompt”. i 
{SELECT}
5Push the joystick up or down to...

Making/Answering Calls
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Making calls
1Dial the phone number.
LTo correct a digit, press {CLEAR}.
2Press {C}.
3When you finish talking, press {OFF} 
or place the handset on the base unit 
or charger.
Using the speakerphone
1Dial the phone number, and press 
{s}.
LSpeak alternately with the other 
party.
2When you finish talking, press 
{OFF}.
Note:
LFor best performance, use the 
speakerphone in a quiet environment.
LTo switch back to the...

Making/Answering Calls
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{9}, {*}, or {#}. (Any key talk 
feature)
2When you finish talking, press {OFF} 
or place the handset on the base unit 
or charger.
Note:
LYou can change the ringer tone (page 
27). You can also adjust the handset 
ringer volume (page 27).
Auto talk
You can answer calls simply by lifting 
the handset off the base unit or charger. 
You do not need to press {C}. To turn 
this feature on, see page 28.
Temporary ringer off...

Making/Answering Calls
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users to join your conversations, leave 
this feature off. The default setting is 
“Off”.
1Press {MENU} during an outside 
call.
2{V}/{^}: “On” or “Off”i {SELECT}
LWhen this feature is turned on, 
! is displayed.
Note: 
LThis feature will turn off after you 
hang up the call.
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Phonebook
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Handset phonebook
The handset phonebook allows you to 
make calls without having to dial 
manually. You can add 50 names and 
phone numbers, assign each handset 
phonebook entry to the desired group.
Adding entries
1
{C} (left soft key)
2{ADD}
3Enter the party’s name (16 
characters max.). i {OK}
4Enter the party’s phone number (24 
digits max.). i {OK}
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. 
i {SELECT}
6{V}/{^}: “Save” i {SELECT}
LTo...

Phonebook
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group setting features are available for 
Caller ID subscribers (page 23).
Changing group names
1{C} (left soft key) i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Group” i {SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. 
i {SELECT}
4{V}/{^}: “Group name” i {SELECT}
5Edit name (10 characters max.) i 
{SAVE} i {OFF}
Finding and calling a handset 
phonebook entry
Scrolling through all entries
1{C} (left soft key) 
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry.
3{C}
Searching...