Panasonic KX-TG8231 User manual

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Routine care
LTo clean the product, use a dry soft cloth. The outer surface of the product can
be scratched by wiping or rubbing with a hard cloth.
Setting up
Base unit CHARGE 7 HOURS
Handset
Charger (KX-TG8232)
LUse only the supplied Panasonic AC
adaptor PQLV207.
LUse only the supplied telephone line cord.
Noise filter
(For DSL service users)
Hooks
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Press plug
firmly.
To single-line
telephone jack
(RJ11C)
“Click”
“Click”
Rechargeable Ni-MH ONLY
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Confirm
“Charging” is
displayed.
10:30AM AUG.15
Charging
(KX-TG8232)
LUse only the supplied
Panasonic AC adaptor
PQLV209.
LUSE ONLY Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size.
L
Do NOT use Alkaline/Manganese/Ni-Cd batteries.
LEnsure correct polarities (S, T) when
installing the batteries.
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Model No. KX-TG8231
KX-TG8232
Quick Guide
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Screen saver mode
The backlight will turn off completely after 1 minute of
inactivity if the handset is not on the base unit or charger.
Press {OFF}to turn the display on again.
Operating tips
{}: shows button names.
Using the joystick
The handset joystick can be used to navigate
through menus and to select items shown on
the display, by pushing it up {^}, down {V}, left
{<}, or right {>}.
Adjusting the receiver or speaker
volume
Push the joystick up {^} or down {V}
repeatedly while talking.
Soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys and a
joystick. By pressing a soft key, or by pressing
the center of the joystick, you can select the
feature shown directly above it on the display.
Menu icons
When in standby mode, pressing down on the center of the joystick reveals the
handset’s main menu. From here you can access various features and settings.
For further information, visit http://www.panasonic.com/help or refer to Operating
Instructions.
{OFF}
Volume up
Volume down
MENU
REDIAL
Icon Feature and settings
jView Caller ID
MDisplay settings
KSet date & time
Icon Feature and settings
IAnswering device
*Initial settings
+Customer support
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Date and time (Handset)
1{MENU}(center of joystick)
2Select Kby pushing the joystick in any direction. i{SELECT}
3Push the joystick up or down to select “Date and time” i{SELECT}
4Enter the current month, date, and year.
5Enter the current hour and minute (12-hour clock format).
6Press {*} to select “AM” or “PM”. i{SAVE}i{OFF}
Basic operations
CMaking/Answering calls (Handset)
Making calls Dial the phone number. i{C}/{s}
Answering calls {C}/{s}
Hanging up {OFF}
Receiver/speaker volume Push the joystick up or down repeatedly while
talking.
Making a call using the redial
list
{REDIAL}i{V}/{^}: Select the desired number.
i{C}
Handset ringer volume 1{MENU}(center of joystick) i*i
{SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: “Ringer settings”i{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: “Ringer volume”i{SELECT}
4{V}/{^}: Select the desired volume. i{SAVE}
i{OFF}
Answering call-waiting call
(2nd call)
Press {CALL WAIT}when you hear call-waiting
tone.
kPhonebook (Handset)
Adding entries (names and
phone numbers)
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}i{OFF}
LTo enter a name, see the character table in the
operating instructions.
Making calls 1{C}(left soft key)
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired entry. i{C}
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IAnswering system (Base unit)
Answering on/off Press {s}(ANSWER ON) to turn on/off the
answering system.
Listening to new messages When the Message indicator flashes on the base
unit, press {6}(Message).
Listening to old messages When the Message indicator does not flash on the
base unit, press {6}(Message).
Frequently asked questions
Question Cause/solution
How can I increase handset
volume level?
LPush the joystick up {^} repeatedly while talking.
Why is the conversation
noisy or cutting off?
LTry to relocate the base unit so that distance from
location to use the handset will be minimized.
LSend your unit to service, if your unit has same
problem when the handset is next to the base unit.
Can I add another
accessory handset to my
base unit?
LYes, you can add up to 6 handsets (including the
handset(s) sold with your own base unit) to a single
base unit.
LTo purchase accessory handset (KX-TGA820),
please visit http://www.panasonic.com
or call 1-800-332-5368. TTY users (hearing or speech
impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.
Can I keep battery charging
all the time?
LYou can leave handset on the base unit or charger
anytime. This will not harm the battery.
How can I answer a call-
waiting call (2nd call)?
LPress {CALL WAIT}when you hear call-waiting tone.
Why is “New Voice Mail”
not displayed on the
handset even though I have
new messages in my voice
mail service?
LYour service provider/telephone company needs to
provide the signal for visual message waiting
indicator. Consult your service provider/telephone
company of your Voice Mail service.
LIf you hear the “interrupted” dial tone, new messages
are waiting. You can check if you have new messages
by simply listening to the dial tone even if you cannot
be provided the visual message waiting signal.
LTo use the Voice Mail service provided by your service
provider/telephone company rather than the unit's
answering system, turn off the answering system.
Basic operations
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Quick troubleshooting
Place the handset on the base unit, then
check if “Charging” is displayed.
“Charging” is not displayed. “Charging” is
displayed.
Unplug and then plug AC
adaptor properly to both the
base unit and AC outlet.
Unplug the AC adaptor of the base unit and remove the
batteries from the handset, then plug in the AC adaptor and
insert the batteries into the handset again. Try re-registration
as explained later in this guide.
Lift the handset, then try again.
If handset still shows the same
message, try re-registration as
explained later in this guide.
“Charging” is still not
displayed.
Re-registration failed.
Re-registration failed.
“Charging” is
displayed, now.
Your telephone may need service.
Please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help for further troubleshooting.
“No link to base. Move closer to base, try again.”
1Handset shows:
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Quick troubleshooting
Lift up the handset from the base unit or
charger.
Press {C} (TALK) at the handset, then
check if the display shows “Talk”.
Press {s} (SP-PHONE),
then check if the dial tone
is heard from the speaker
on the back.
No dial tone
Dial tone is
heard.
“No link to base.
Move closer to
base, try again.” is
displayed.
“Talk” is
displayed.
Try remedy for
1on previous
page.
Check the telephone
cord is properly
connected to both the
base unit and
telephone line jack on
the wall.
Your telephone
may need service
when only back
speaker provides
a dial tone.
2No dial tone is heard from handset.
Your telephone may need service.
Please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help for further troubleshooting.
Still no dial tone
{C}
No link to base.
Move closer to
base, try again.
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Talk
00-00-00
V^ =Volume
REDIAL MENU
{s}
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Registering a handset to base unit
The supplied handset and base unit are preregistered. If for some reason the handset
is not registered to the base unit, register the handset.
For further registration information, visit
http://www.panasonic.com/RegisterYourHandset
Handset
Handset
Base unit
0 w 4 &
Press LOCATOR
on base for 5sec
Then press OK
{MENU}
{SELECT}
{x}
0 w 4 &
Press LOCATOR
on base for 5sec
Then press OK
{OK}
BACK OK
BACK OK
1{MENU}(center of joystick) i*
i{SELECT}
2{V}/{^}: “Registration” i
{SELECT}
3{V}/{^}: “HS registration” i
{SELECT}
Press {OK}, then wait until a
confirmation tone sounds and wstops
flashing.
Press and hold {x} (LOCATOR) for
about 5 seconds, until the registration
tone sounds.
LComplete next step within 1 minute and
30 seconds.
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1Read this Quick Guide or Operating
Instructions
LIf you lost the Operating Instructions, you can
download a copy at
http://www.panasonic.com/help
2Visit our website:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
LFAQs and troubleshooting hints are available.
3Contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactus
4Call us at:
1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262)
LMonday - Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm (EST),
Saturday/Sunday 10:00am - 7:00pm (EST)
To order a replacement battery,
please call: 1-800-332-5368
Or visit:
http://www.panasonic.com/batterystore
IMPORTANT!
If your product is not
working properly. . .
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