Panasonic Kx Tge210 Operating Instructions Manual

							Battery charging
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harge for about 7 hours.
R Confirm  “Charging ” is displayed ( ).
R W

hen the batteries are fully charged,
“ Fully charged ” is displayed. Note when setting up
Note for connections
R
T

he AC adaptor must remain connected at
all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel
warm during use.)
R The AC adaptor should be connected to a
vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC
outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of
the adaptor may cause it to become
disconnected. Note for battery installation
R U

se the supplied rechargeable batteries.
For replacement, we recommend using the
Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on
page 5, 7. Note for battery charging
R
I

t is normal for the handset to feel warm
during charging.
R Clean the charge contacts of the handset,
base unit, and charger with a soft and dry
cloth once a month. Before cleaning the
unit, disconnect from power outlets and any
telephone line cords. Clean more often if
the unit is exposed to grease, dust, or high
humidity. Battery level
Icon Battery level
High
Medium
Low
Needs charging.
Empty
Panasonic Ni-MH battery
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erformance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time
In continuous use 10 hours max.*
 1
Not in use (standby) 8 days max.*
 1 *1 If eco mode is on.
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ote:
R Actual battery performance depends on
usage and ambient environment. Intelligent eco mode
T
 his feature automatically reduces handset
power consumption by suppressing handset
transmission power when the handset is close
to the base unit.
R When this feature is activated,   is
d

isplayed.
R Eco mode is turned off when the clarity
booster is activated (page 19).
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							Controls
Handset
Ringer indicator
Belt clip hole Speaker
MjN
/MkN  (VOL.: Volume up/down) M N
 (TALK) Dial keypad (
*:  TONE) Headset jack
M
Z N (
SP-PHONE: Speakerphone) M
FLASH NMCALL WAIT N Microphone
Receiver
Display
M
O
FF N M N
 (NOISE REDUCTION/Smart
function key)  indicator
Charge contacts
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ontrol type  
S
oft keys
By pressing a soft key, you can select the
feature shown directly above it on the
display.  
N
avigator key
– MD N,  MC N,  MF N, or  ME N: Scroll through
various lists and items.
–  (Volume: 
MD N 
 or MC N): Adjust the
receiver or speaker volume while talking.
– MF N W : View the phonebook entry.
– ME N REDIAL: View the redial list.
– MC N CID (Caller ID): View the caller list.
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X-TGE230 series: page 3 Charge contacts
Speaker
M
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OCATES CELL NM
HANDSET LOCATOR NMjN
/MkN  (VOL.: Volume up/down) Message counter
M
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NSWER ON/OFF NM N
 (PLAY/STOP)
Message indicator M N
 
(Repeat) M N
 (Skip) M
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RASE N
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Speaker
M
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OLD N M CONF N M
REDIAL N M PAUSE N M
FLASH N M CALL WAIT N M
Z N (SP-PHONE: Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator Message counter
M N
 
(PLAY/STOP)
Message indicator M
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NSWER ON/OFF N M
LOCATES CELL N M
LOCATOR N M INTERCOM N MjN
/MkN  (VOL.: Volume up/down) M
ERASE N M MUTE N M N
 (Skip) M N
 (Repeat) Microphone
Dial keypad (
*:
  TONE)
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							Display icons
Handset display items
Item Meaning
Within base unit range
Out of base unit range
The line is in use.
R
W
hen flashing:
The call is put on hold.
R When flashing rapidly: An
incoming call is now being
received. Eco mode is on. (page 11)
Noise reduction is set.
(
 page 19) Equalizer is set. (page 19)
Z Speakerphone is on.
(
 page 17) Ringer volume is off.
(
 page 29) Silent mode is on. (page 33)
Call sharing mode is off.
(
 page 31) Alarm is on. (page 32)
Handset number
Battery level
Blocked call (page 33)
Clarity booster is on.
(
 page 19)
In use Answering system is being
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sed by another handset or the
base unit. *1
Line in
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 se Someone is using the line.*1 KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3
Base unit display items
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KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Item Meaning
“
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reeting only ” is
selected. Caller messages are
not recorded. (page 44) Language settings
Display language
Y
 ou can select either  “English ” or
“ Español ” as the display language. The
default setting is  “English ”.
1 MMENU N#110
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.  a
M SAVE N
3 MOFF N Voice guidance language
Available for:
K
 X-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series (page 3) You can select either 
“E
 nglish” or
“ Español ” as the voice guidance language
of the answering system. The default setting is
“ English ”.
1 MMENU N#112
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N Date and time
1 MM

ENUN#101
2 Enter the current month, date, and year
by selecting 2 digits for each.
Example:  July 15, 2014
07  15  14
3 MOK N
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Enter the current hour and minute
(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2
digits for each.
Example:  9:30
09  30
5 *: Select  “AM ” or  “PM ”.
6 MSAVE N a  M OFF N
Note:
R When English is selected as the display
language, 12-hour clock format is used.
When Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock
format is used. Recording your greeting
m

essage
Available for:
K
 X-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series (page 3) You can record your own greeting message
i

nstead of using a pre-recorded greeting
message. See page 39 for details.
1 MMENU N#302
2 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N
3 Record a greeting message.  a M STOP N
a  M OFF N Other settings
Smart function key (  key)
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he Smart function key (  key) is located
o

n the bottom of the handset and informs you
with its flashing to allow you to activate the
following features by simply pressing this key.
n When the   indicator flashes rapidly,
y

ou can:
– Answer the call (outside call, intercom). (page 18, 22)
– Stop paging. (page 21)
– Stop the alarm sound. (page 33) n
W
hen the   indicator flashes slowly in
s
tandby mode, you can:
– Listen to new messages. *1
 (page 40)
– Listen to new voice mail messages. (page 47)
– View the caller list when there are missed calls. (page 38)
To activate these features, their Smart
function key must be “On”. (page 15)
*1 KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Using t
he Smart function key (  key)
When the   indicator flashes rapidly/slowly,
p

ress  M N
.
R T

he above features can be activated
depending the situation.
R If you answer a call using the Smart
function key, the speakerphone is activated.
R Even if the handset is placed on the base
unit or charger, the feature can be
activated. You can talk or listen to new
messages *1
 without lifting up the handset. If
you want to perform further operations, lift
up the handset.
R When the unit has new messages *1
, new
voice mail messages, and missed calls, the
unit can be operated to play the new
messages first, play the new voice mail
messages next, and then show the missed
calls.
*1 KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Setting the Smart function key
T

he Smart function key for the following
features must be “On”.
– “New message ”*1
 (Default: On)
– “New VM ” (Default: On)
– “Missed Call ” (Default: Off)
The settings can be set for each handset.
*1 KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3
1 MMENU N#278
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting and press
M SELECT N.
R “ ” is displayed next to the selected
f

eatures.
R To cancel a selected feature, press
MSELECT N again. “ ” disappears.
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MSAVE N a  M OFF N
Note:
R If the   indicator flashes when the
h

andset is not placed on the base unit or
charger, battery consumption is faster than
usual. Dialing mode
I
 f you cannot make calls, change this setting
according to your telephone line service. The
default setting is  “Tone ”.
“ Tone ”: For tone dial service.
“ Pulse ”: For rotary/pulse dial service.
1 MMENU N#120
2 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
3 MSAVE N a  M OFF N
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							Making calls
Using the handset
1
L
ift the handset and dial the phone
number.
R To correct a digit, press  MCLEAR N.
2 M N
3 W

hen you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger. Using the speakerphone
1 D

ial the phone number and press  MZ N.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N.
Note:
R To switch back to the receiver, press  MZ N/
M N
. Making a call using the redial list
T
 he last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in
the redial list (each 48 digits max.).
1 ME N REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
3 M N
Erasing a number in the redial list
1
ME N 

REDIAL
2 Mb N: Select the desired phone number.
a  M ERASE N
3 Mb N:  “Yes ” a  M SELECT N a  M OFF N Using the base unit
Available for:
K
 X-TGE240 series (page 3) 1
MZ N
2 D

ial the phone number.
3 When the other party answers, speak into
the microphone. 4
W
hen you finish talking, press  MZ N.
Note:
R While on a call, you can switch from the
base unit to the handset:
– Press  M N
 
on the handset, then press
M Z N on the base unit with the call
sharing mode on (page 31).
– If the handset is on the base unit, simply lift it. Redialing the last number dialed
M Z N a  M R

EDIALN Adjusting the receiver or speaker
v
 olume Handset / Base unit
*
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*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly while talking. Pause (for PBX/long distance
s
 ervice users)
A pause is sometimes required when making
calls using a PBX or long distance service.
When storing a calling card access number
and/or PIN in the phonebook, a pause is also
needed (page 26).
Example:  If you need to dial the line access
number “9” when making outside calls with a
PBX: Handset
1 9 a  M D N 

(Pause)
2 Dial the phone number.  a M N
Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3
1 MZ N
2 9 a  M PAUSE N
3 Dial the phone number.
Note for handset and base unit:
R A 3.5 second pause is inserted each time
you press  MD N (Pause) on the handset or
M PAUSE N on the base unit.
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							Answering calls
Using the handset
W
hen a call is being received, the ringer
indicator and   indicator flash rapidly.
1 L

ift the handset and press  M N
 
or  M N
w
hen the unit rings.
2 When you finish talking, press  MOFF N or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
Any key answer:  You can answer the call by
pressing any dial key.
Auto talk:  You can answer calls simply by
lifting the handset (page 31).
Temporary handset ringer off:  You can turn
the ringer off temporarily by pressing  M N
. Using the Smart function key
W

hen the   indicator flashes rapidly, press
M N
.
R Y

ou can answer the call even if the handset
is placed on the base unit or charger
(page 15).
You can finish talking by pressing  MOFF N
without lifting up the handset. Using the base unit
Available for:
K
 X-TGE240 series (page 3) When a call is being received, the SP-PHONE
i

ndicator flashes rapidly.
1 Press  MZ N when the unit rings.
2 Speak into the microphone.
3 When you finish talking, press  MZ N. Adjusting the ringer volume
Handset
P

ress  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume while ringing. Base unit
*
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*1 KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3
Press  Mj N or  Mk N repeatedly to select the
desired volume.
R To turn the ringer off, press and hold  Mk N
until the unit beeps. Useful features during a
c

all Hold
Handset
1 P

ress  MMENU N during an outside call.
2 Mb N:  “Hold ” a  M SELECT N
3 To release hold, press  M N
.
R T

he base unit user can take the call by
pressing  MZ N. (KX-TGE240 series:
page 3) Base unit
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*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3
1 Press  MHOLD N during an outside call.
2 To release hold, press  MZ N.
R A handset user can take the call by
pressing  M N
.
N

ote for handset and base unit:
R After holding for 10 minutes, the call is
disconnected.
R While an outside call is on hold, the
SP-PHONE indicator on the base unit
flashes. Mute
Handset
1 P

ress  MMUTE N during a call.
2 To return to the call, press  MMUTE N.
Note:
R M MUTE N is a soft key visible on the display
during a call.
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							Base unit
* 1
*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3
1 Press  MMUTE N during a call.
R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
2 To return to the call, press  MMUTE N. Flash
Handset / Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3
M FLASH N allows you to use the special
features of your host PBX such as transferring
an extension call, or accessing optional
telephone services.
Note:
R To change the flash time, see page 31. For call waiting or Call Waiting
C
 aller ID service users
To use call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID,
you must first subscribe with your service
provider/telephone company.
This feature allows you to receive calls while
you are already talking on the phone. If you
receive a call while on the phone, you will hear
a call waiting tone.
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services,  the 2nd
caller’s information is displayed on the
handset that is in use after you hear the call
waiting tone. Handset / Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3
1 Press  MCALL WAIT N to answer the 2nd
call.
2 To switch between calls, press  MCALL
WAIT N.
Note:
R Please contact your service provider/
telephone company for details and
availability of this service in your area. Temporary tone dialing (for
r
 otary/pulse service users) Handset / Base unit
*
 1
*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3
Press  * (TONE) before entering access
numbers which require tone dialing. Handset clarity booster
T
 his feature can improve sound clarity when
the handset is used in an area where there
may be interference. During an outside call,
this feature is turned on automatically when
necessary.
R When this feature is turned on,   is
d

isplayed. Handset noise reduction
T
 his feature allows you to hear the voice of
the person you are talking to clearly, by
reducing the surrounding noise coming from
the other party’s telephone.
Press  M N
 
to turn on/off while talking.
Note:
R Depending on the environment where this
handset is being used, this feature may not
be effective.
R This feature is not available using the
speakerphone.
R When both the  “Equalizer ” setting and
noise reduction are activated,   is
s

hown on the display. Handset equalizer
T
 his feature clarifies the voice of the person
you are talking to, producing a more
natural-sounding voice that is easier to hear
and understand.
1 Press  MMENU N while talking.
2 Mb N:  “Equalizer ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired setting.
4 Press  MOK N to exit.
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							Note:
R
D
epending on the condition and quality of
your telephone line, this feature may
emphasize existing line noise. If it becomes
difficult to hear, turn this feature off.
R This feature is not available while using the
speakerphone. Call share
Y
 ou can join an existing outside call. Handset
T

o join the conversation, press  M N
 
when
the other unit is on an outside call. Base unit
*
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To join the conversation, press  MZ N when the
handset is on an outside call.
Note for handset and base unit:
R A maximum of 3 parties (including 1 outside
party) can join a conversation using 2
extensions.  (3-way conference)
R To prevent other users from joining your
conversations with outside callers, turn call
sharing mode off (page 31). Transferring calls, conference
c
 alls
Outside calls can be transferred or a
conference call with an outside party can be
made:
– between 2 handsets
– between a handset and the base unit *1
*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Handset
1 D

uring an outside call, press  MMENU N.
2 Mb N:  “Intercom ” a  M SELECT N
3 Mb N: Select the desired unit.  a M SELECT N
4 Wait for the paged party to answer.
RIf the paged party does not answer,
press  M N
 
to return to the outside
call.
5 To complete the transfer:
Press  MOFF N. To establish a conference call:
M
M

ENU N a  M b N:  “Conference ” a
M SELECT N
R To leave the conference, press  MOFF N.
The other 2 parties can continue the
conversation.
R To put the outside call on hold:
MMENU N a  M b N:  “Hold ” a
M SELECT N
To resume the conference:  MMENU N
a  M b N:  “Conference ” a  M SELECT N
R To cancel the conference:  MMENU N a
M b N:  “Stop conference ” a
M SELECT N
You can continue the conversation
with the outside caller. Base unit
*
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*1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3
1 During an outside call, press
MINTERCOM N.
When 2 or more handsets are
registered:
– To page a specific handset, enter the handset number.
– To page all handsets, press  0 or wait
for a few seconds.
2 Wait for the paged party to answer.
RIf paged party does not answer, press
MINTERCOM N to return to the outside
call.
3 To complete the transfer:
Press  MZ N.
R The outside call is being routed to the
handset.
To establish a conference call:
Press  MCONF N.
R To leave the conference, press  MZ N.
The other 2 parties can continue the
conversation.
R To put the outside call on hold, press
MHOLD N. To resume the conference,
press  MCONF N. Handset locator
Y
 ou can locate a misplaced handset by
paging it.
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