Panasonic Kx Tg8231 Operating Instructions Manual

							Phonebook
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3{V}/{^}: “Erase all” i 
{SELECT}
4{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT}
5{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i {OFF}
One touch dial
Assigning an entry in the handset 
phonebook to a one touch dial key
Dial keys {1} to {9} can each be used 
as a one touch dial key, allowing you to 
dial a number from the handset 
phonebook by simply pressing a dial 
key.
1Find the desired entry (page 20). i 
{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “1-touch dial” i 
{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired dial key 
number. i {SELECT}
LWhen the dial key is already used 
as a one touch dial key, “@” is 
displayed next to the dial key 
number. If you select this dial key, 
you can overwrite the previous 
assignment.
4{V}/{^}: “Save” i {SELECT} i 
{OFF}
Making a call using a one touch dial 
key
1Press and hold the desired one 
touch dial key ({1} to {9}).
LYou can view other one touch dial 
assignments by pushing the 
joystick up or down.
2{C}
Canceling a one touch dial 
assignment
1Press and hold the desired one 
touch dial key ({1} to {9}).
2{ERASE}
3{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i 
{OFF}
Note:
LStep 2 variation: 
{MENU} i {V}/{^}: “Erase” i 
{SELECT}
Chain dial
This feature allows you to dial phone 
numbers in the handset phonebook 
while you are on a call. This feature can 
be used, for example, to dial a calling 
card access number or bank account 
PIN that you have stored in the handset 
phonebook, without having to dial 
manually.
1During an outside call, press {C}.
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. 
3Press {CALL} to dial the number.
Note:
LWhen storing a calling card access 
number and your PIN in the 
phonebook as one phonebook entry, 
press {PA U S E} to add pauses after 
the number and PIN as necessary 
(page 16).
LIf you have rotary/pulse service, you 
need to press {*} before pressing 
{C} in step 1 to change the dialing 
mode temporarily to tone.
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							Phonebook
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Copying handset 
phonebook entries
You can copy handset phonebook 
entries to the handset phonebook of 
another compatible Panasonic handset.
Note:
LGroup settings for phonebook entries 
are not copied.
Copying an entry
1
Find the desired entry (page 20). i 
{MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Copy” i {SELECT}
3Select the handset to copy to by 
pressing the desired handset 
number ({1} – {6}).
LWhen an entry has been copied, 
“Completed” is displayed.
LTo continue copying another entry:
{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i 
Find the desired entry. i {OK}
4{OFF}
Copying all entries
1
{C} (left soft key) i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Copy all” i {SELECT}
3Select the handset to copy to by 
pressing the desired handset 
number ({1} – {6}).
LWhen all entries have been 
copied, “Completed” is displayed.
4{OFF}
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							Caller ID Service
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Using Caller ID service
Important:
LThis unit is Caller ID compatible. To 
use Caller ID features, you must 
subscribe to Caller ID service. 
Consult your service provider/
telephone company for details.
Caller ID features
When an outside call is being received, 
the calling party’s name and phone 
number are displayed.
Caller information for the last 50 callers 
is logged in the caller list by the most 
recent call to the oldest.
LGenerally caller information is 
displayed from the 2nd ring.
LIf the unit cannot receive caller 
information, the following is 
displayed:
–“Out of area”: The caller dialed 
from an area which does not 
provide Caller ID service.
–“Private caller”: The caller 
requested not to send caller 
information.
–“Long distance”: The caller 
called you long distance.
LIf the unit is connected to a PBX 
system, caller information may not be 
received properly. Consult your PBX 
supplier.
Missed calls
If a call is not answered, the unit treats 
the call as a missed call. The display 
shows “missed call”. This lets you 
know if you should view the caller list to 
see who called while you were out. 
Custom name display
When the Caller ID number is received 
and it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name from 
the phonebook is displayed and logged 
in the caller list.
Call Waiting Caller ID display
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and 
Call Waiting with Caller ID services, the 
2nd caller’s information is displayed 
after you hear a Call Waiting tone.
Press {CALL WAIT} to answer the 2nd 
call.
LTo switch between calls, press 
{CALL WAIT}.
Note:
LPlease contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and 
availability of this service in your area.
Group settings for handset 
phonebook
Group settings can help you identify 
who is calling by using different ringer 
tones and display colors for different 
groups of callers. When adding an entry 
to the handset phonebook you can 
assign it to desired group (page 19). 
When a call is received from a caller 
assigned to a group, the groups display 
color and ringer tone you selected are 
used.
Changing group ringer tones
If you select “No ringer ID”, the unit 
will use the external ringer tone you set 
on page 27 when calls from this group 
are received. The default is “No 
ringer ID”.
1{C} (left soft key) i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Group” i {SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select a group. i 
{SELECT}
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4{V}/{^}: Select the current setting of 
the group ringer tone. i 
{SELECT}
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired ringer 
tone. i {SAVE} i {OFF}
Changing group display colors
If you select “No color ID”, the unit 
will use the display color you set on 
page 27 when calls from this group are 
received. The default is “No color 
ID”.
1{C} (left soft key) i {MENU}
2{V}/{^}: “Group” i {SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select a group. i 
{SELECT}
4{V}/{^}: Select the current setting of 
the group color. i {SELECT}
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired color. i 
{SAVE} i {OFF}
Caller list
Viewing the caller list and 
calling back
1
{MENU} (center of joystick) i x 
i {SELECT}
2Push the joystick down to search 
from the most recent call, or push the 
joystick up to search from the oldest 
call.
3To call back, press {C}. 
To exit, press {OFF}. 
Note:
LIf the item has already been viewed or 
answered, “Q” is displayed, even if it 
was viewed or answered using 
another handset.
Editing a caller’s phone 
number before calling back
You can edit a phone number in the 
caller list by removing its area code and/
or the long distance code “1”.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i x 
i {SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired item. i   
{EDIT}
3Press {EDIT} repeatedly until the 
phone number is shown in the 
desired format.
1Local phone number 
Ex:
2Area code – Local phone number
Ex:
31 – Area code – Local phone 
number 
Ex:
4{C}
Caller ID number auto edit 
feature
Once you call back an edited number, 
the unit will remember the Area Code 
and Format of the Edited Number. Next 
time when someone calls from the 
same Area Code, caller information will 
be customized by the unit as follows:
– When the call is being received, the 
Caller ID number will be displayed in 
the same Format as the Edited 
Number.
– After the call is ended, the phone 
number of the caller, when reviewed 
from the Caller list, will be displayed in 
the same Format as the Edited 
Number.
For example, you can use this feature to 
set the unit to ignore the area code of 
callers in your area code, so that you 
can call these local numbers using 
caller information without dialing the 
area code.
321-5555        
555-321-5555    
1-555-321-5555  
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To activate this feature, you must edit 
an item in the caller list, then call that 
number. After that, phone numbers from 
that caller’s area code are edited 
automatically. 
This feature can be turned on or off 
(page 28).
Note:
LPhone numbers from the 4 most 
recently edited area codes are 
automatically edited.
LIf you move to another area, you can 
turn this feature off to erase 
previously edited area codes. To use 
this feature again, turn it on and 
reprogram the area codes you want to 
edit once again.
Erasing selected caller 
information
1
{MENU} (center of joystick) i x 
i {SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired item.
3{ERASE}
4{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i 
{OFF}
Erasing all caller information
1
{MENU} (center of joystick) i x 
i {SELECT}
2{ERASE}
3{V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT}
Storing caller information 
into the phonebook
1
{MENU} (center of joystick) i x 
i {SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired item.
LTo edit the number, press {EDIT} 
repeatedly until the phone number 
is shown in the desired format.
3{SAVE}
4Edit the name if necessary (see the 
character table, page 19). i {OK}
5Edit the phone number if necessary. 
i {OK}
6{V}/{^}: Select the desired group. 
i {SELECT}
7{V}/{^}: “Save” i {SELECT} i 
{OFF}
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							Programming
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Programmable settings
You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset.
Programming by scrolling through the display menus
1
{MENU} (center of joystick)
2Select “Menu icon” by pushing the joystick in any direction. i {SELECT}
3Push the joystick up or down to select the desired item in the sub-menu. i 
{SELECT}
LIn some cases, you may need to select from a second sub-menu. i 
{SELECT}
4Push the joystick up or down to select the desired setting then press {SAVE}.
LThis step may vary depending on the feature being programmed.
LTo exit the operation, press {OFF}.
Note:
LIn the following table, < > indicates the default setting.
LThe current item or setting is highlighted on the display.
Main menuSub-menu 1Sub-menu 2Page
View Caller ID
  x––24
Display settings
  MWallpaper
––
Display color
––
Change language
–14
Contrast 
––
Set date & time
  KDate and time
*1–15
Alarm
–28
Time adjustment
*1, *2
––
Answering device
  IPlay new msg.–32
Play all msg.–32
Record greeting
*1–31
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Answering device
  IAnswer on*1
Answer off*1
–30
Play greeting–31
Erase message Erase all
*132
Erase greeting
*131
Settings Remote code
*1
34
Ring count
*1
35
Recording time
*1
35
Call screening
*1
35
Voice prompt
*1
15
Initial settings
  *
Ringer settings Ringer volume
*3–
Ringer tone
*4, *5, *6
–
Display settings Wallpaper
–
Display color
–
Change language
14
Contrast 
–
Registration HS registration
(Handset registration)38
Deregistration38
Set tel line Set dial mode
*1
15
Set flash time

*1, *717
Main menuSub-menu 1Sub-menu 2Page
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*1 If you program these settings using one of the handsets, you do not need to 
program the same item using another handset.
*2 This feature allows the unit to automatically adjust the date and time setting when 
caller information is received. To use this feature, set the date and time first.
*3 When the ringer volume is turned off, ~ is displayed and the handset does not 
ring for outside calls.
However even when the ringer volume is turned off, the handset rings:
– at the minimum level for alarm and intercom calls
– at the maximum level for paging
*4 If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service (such as IDENTA-RING), select a tone 
(tone 1 to 5). If you select a melody, you cannot distinguish lines by their ringers.
*5 The preset melodies in this product are used with permission of © 2006 
Copyrights Vision Inc.
*6 If you select one of the melody ringer tones, the ringer tone will continue to sound 
for several seconds if the caller hangs up before you answer. You may hear a dial 
tone or no one on the line when you answer a call.
*7 The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. Consult your 
PBX supplier if necessary. The setting should stay at “700 ms” unless pressing 
{FLASH} fails to pick up the call waiting call.
*8 Turn this feature off if you prefer not to hear key tones while you are dialing or 
pressing any keys, including confirmation tones and error tones.
*9 If you subscribe to Caller ID service and want to view the caller’s information after 
lifting up the handset to answer a call, turn off this feature.
Alarm
An alarm will sound at the set time for 3 minutes in two different alarm modes: Once 
or Daily. Set the date and time beforehand (page 15).
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i K i {SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: “Alarm” i {SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: Select the desired alarm mode. i {SELECT} Initial settings
  *
Other settings Key tone*8
–
Auto talk
*9
17
Caller ID edit
24
Customer support
  +
––29
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4Set the desired time. i {OK}
5{V}/{^}: Select the desired ringer tone. i {SELECT}
L We recommend selecting a different ringer tone from outside call.
6{V}/{^}: “Save” i {SELECT} i {OFF}
LWhen the alarm is set, e is displayed.
Note:
LTo stop the alarm, press any dial key or place the handset on the base unit or 
charger.
LWhen the handset is in use, the alarm will not sound until the handset is in standby 
mode.
LIf you select “Once”, the setting will change to “Off” after the alarm sounds.
Customer support
The handset can display the Internet address where you can download the operating 
instructions or get further information for this product by using your computer.
1{MENU} (center of joystick) i + i {SELECT}
2{OFF} OffTurns alarm off. Press {SELECT} again, then press {OFF} to exit.
OnceThe alarm sounds once at the set time. Enter the desired month 
and date.
DailyAn alarm sounds daily at the set time.
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							Answering System
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Answering system
The answering system can answer and 
record calls for you when you are 
unavailable to answer the phone.
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 correctly set (page 
15).
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including 
your greeting message and caller 
messages) is about 18 minutes. A 
maximum of 64 messages can be 
recorded.
Note:
LIf message memory becomes full:
–“Messages full” is shown on the 
handset display
– the Message indicator on the base 
unit flashes rapidly
LWhen the message memory 
becomes full, the greeting message is 
different depending on your situation:
– If you use the prerecorded greeting 
message, the unit automatically 
switches to another prerecorded 
greeting message asking callers to 
call again later.
– If you recorded your own greeting 
message, the same message is still 
announced to callers even though 
their messages are not recorded.
Turning the answering 
system on/off
Using the base unit
Press {s} (ANSWER ON) to turn on/
off the answering system.
LWhen the answering system is turned 
on, the ANSWER ON indicator lights 
up.
Using the handset
1
{MENU} (center of joystick) i I 
i {SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: “Answer on” or “Answer 
off”i {SELECT} i {OFF}
Call screening
While a caller is leaving a message, you 
can listen to the call through the 
handset’s speaker.
You can answer the call by pressing 
{C} on the handset.
Note:
LTo temporarily mute call screening on 
the handset, press {SILENCE}. 
To screen again in the call, push the 
joystick up accordingly.
LTo turn this feature off, see page 35.
Greeting message
When the unit answers a call, callers 
are greeted by a greeting message. You 
can record your own greeting message 
or use a pre-recorded greeting 
message.
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