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Panasonic KX-TG2386 operating instructions Contents

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Preparation

Location of Controls . . . . . . . 6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing the Battery in the

Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . 10

Programmable Settings . . . .	12
Programming Guidelines .	12
Function Menu Table . . . .	13
Date and Time	14
Display Language	15
Dialing Mode	15
Line Mode	16
Auto Talk	16
Ringer Volume	17
Ringer Tone	18
LCD Contrast	20
Talking Keypad	20
Name Announcement . . . .	22
Hearing Aid Mode	23
Preparing the Answering
System	23
Greeting Message	23
Caller’s Recording Time . .	26
Number of Rings	26
Recording Mode	27
Message Alert	28
Telephone System
Making Calls	29
Using the Handset	29
Using the Base Unit	32
Answering Calls	34
Caller ID Service	35
Talking Caller ID	36
Using the Caller List	37
Viewing the Caller List . . .	38
Calling Back from the Caller
List	39

Editing the Caller’s Phone

Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Caller ID Number

Auto Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Storing Caller Information in the

Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . 42

Erasing Caller Information . 43

Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Storing Names and

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Dialing from the Phone

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Chain Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Editing an Item in the Phone

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Erasing an Item in the Phone

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

One-Touch Dialer . . . . . . . . . 50

Storing an Item in the Phone

Book to the One-Touch

Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Dialing a Stored Number . . 51 Erasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Locator/Intercom	52
Making Intercom Calls . . . .	52
Answering Intercom Calls .	53
Transferring a Call	54
Conference Calls	56
Call Share	56
Special Features	57
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service
Users)	57
Muting Your Conversation .	57
For Call Waiting Service
Users	57
Using the PAUSE Key
(For PBX Line/Long Distance
Calls)	58
FLASH Button	58
Incoming Call Tone	59
Key Tone	60

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GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial useModel No. KX-TG2386 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability Attach your purchase receipt here Accessories includedCopyright Battery Charge For Best PerformanceBase Unit Location/Noise For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA7262Contents Contents Location of Controls Base unitGreeting REC Record Greeting Check Button pLocation of Controls HandsetHandset soft keys OFF ButtonHandset navigator key Base unit displayInstallation ConnectionsInstallation Installing the Battery in the Handset Battery strengthTo replace the battery Display prompt Battery strengthInstallation Battery informationBattery replacement RechargeProgrammable Settings How to select a function item from the menuInitial setting Programming Guidelines HandsetProgrammable Settings Function Menu Table Handset Main menuFor Caller ID service users p Programmable Settings Date and Time HandsetTo confirm the date and time, repeat steps 1 and 2 above Programmable Settings Display Language Handset Dialing Mode HandsetProgrammable Settings Line Mode Handset Auto Talk HandsetProgrammable Settings Ringer Volume Handset ringer volume HandsetRinger setting Or BProgrammable Settings Base unit ringer volume Base UnitTo turn the ringer on, press Volume or Ringer ToneSelect the desired ringer tone by pressing d or B Setting the base unit ringer tone by using the HandsetTo 3 Bell ringer patterns To 7 Melody patterns Programmable Settings LCD Contrast Handset Handset Talking Keypad feature HandsetBase Unit Talking Keypad feature Handset Pre-Dial numberProgrammable Settings Name Announcement Handset Scroll to Name List by pressing d or BProgrammable Settings Hearing Aid Mode Handset Scroll to Hearing Aid Mode by pressingPreparing the Answering System Greeting Message Base UnitTo adjust the speaker volume, press Volume or during Preparing the Answering SystemTo record a greeting message Sample greeting messageTo erase the greeting To review the greetingPre-recorded greeting Recording time Number of Rings HandsetNumber of rings Recording mode Recording Mode HandsetToll saver Preparing the Answering System Message Alert Handset Scroll to Message alert by pressing d orUsing the Handset Handset Making CallsTo have a hands-free phone conversation Hands-free Digital Duplex SpeakerphoneTo adjust the receiver/speaker volume during a conversation Making CallsTo dial after confirming the entered number Pre-dial To redial the last number dialedTo redial using the redial list Memory Redial To put a call on holdPress Redial Press HOLD/INTERCOM againUsing the Base Unit Base Unit To turn this feature on, press the soft key VEVoice Enhancer Technology Backlit LCD display/Lighted handset keypadTo adjust the speaker volume during a conversation Press SP-PHONE, then press RedialPress HOLD/CONF during a conversation To return to the call, press SP-PHONEAnswering Calls Talk into the MIC To hang up, press SP-PHONEOFF s Auto Talk To transfer the call to another person, seeHow Caller ID information is displayed and announced Caller ID ServiceDisplay Meaning Caller ID Service Talking Caller ID Handset Talking Caller ID feature HandsetTo turn Talking Caller ID on or off Talk Caller IDUsing the Caller List Caller ID ServiceBase unit Talking Caller ID feature Handset Scroll to Set base unit by pressing d orUsing the Caller List Viewing the Caller List Handset Press the soft key Rcvd calls, d , or BTo enter the Caller List Press OFF to exit the listUsing the Caller List Calling Back from the Caller ListWhat , means If a caller calls more than onceTo call the edited number, press C or s SaveUsing the Caller List Caller ID Number Auto Edit Handset To turn Caller ID Number Auto Edit on or offCaller ID edit Scroll to Caller ID edit by pressing dScroll to the desired caller by pressing d or Press the soft key Rcvd calls, d, or BPress the soft key Select To erase a specific caller Using the Caller List Erasing Caller Information HandsetTo erase all entries Phone Book Storing Names and Numbers HandsetIf you make a mistake when entering a name or number Phone BookSelecting characters to enter names For example, to enter TomPhone Book Dialing from the Phone Book Handset Press the soft key Phone book Press the soft key SearchTo search for a name by initial Press d repeatedly until the desired name is displayedIndex table Keys IndexPhone Book Chain Dial Handset While you are on a call Press MenuSearch for the desired item by pressing d or Press the soft key CallErasing an Item in the Phone Book Handset Phone Book Editing an Item in the Phone Book HandsetJane Walke r One-Touch Dialer If the registration number selectedManually is occupied, the display on Right will be shownOne-Touch Dialer Dialing a Stored Number Handset Locator/Intercom One-Touch Dialer Erasing HandsetMaking Intercom Calls Press HOLD/INTERCOMLocator/Intercom Answering Intercom CallsTransferring a Call Press SP-PHONE or LOCATOR/INTERCOM to answerTransferring a Call Quick call transferConference Calls Call ShareTo join a conversation Call Share During a call, press HOLD/ IntercomSpecial Features For Call Waiting Service UsersTemporary Tone Dialing Muting Your ConversationSpecial Features Using the Pause Key Selecting the flash time HandsetSet flash time Scroll to Set flash time by pressing dSpecial Features Incoming Call Tone Handset Base Unit Handset incoming call tone HandsetBase unit incoming call tone Handset Incoming callSpecial Features Key Tone Handset Re-registering the Handset Handset & Base UnitScroll to Key tone by pressing d or B Press and hold LOCATOR/INTERCOM until a beep soundsAutomatic Answering Operation Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Base UnitPress Answer on to turn on the Answering System To turn the incoming call monitoring feature off To play back messages Listening to MessagesPress MESSAGE/SLOW Talk To end remote operation, press OFF Press Menu Press the soft key Select at Message playVoice menu Listening to Messages To call back the displayed numberErasing Messages Erasing a specific messageErasing all messages Within 10 seconds, press Erase againRecording a Memo Message When finished, press Memo or StopSummary of remote operation Enter a 2-digit remote code Scroll to Remote code by pressing d orTo confirm the remote code, repeat steps 1 to Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice Menu Talk after the long beepTo turn on the Answering System Direct commandsSkipping the greeting Wall Mounting Belt Clip Shoulder Rest AttachmentTo attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip To attach the shoulder rest attachmentConnecting an optional headset Optional HeadsetDirect Commands Menu item Command Selection itemsDirect Commands During programmingIf the Following Appear on Your Display Display message Cause & RemedyProblem Cause & Remedy TroubleshootingTelephone System Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Talk time on the handset has been shortened Problem Cause & Remedy Answering SystemBut Recharge battery is GeneralImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions FCC and Other InformationFCC and Other Information FCC and Other Information FCC RF Exposure WarningIndex Index Phone bookLimited Warranty Coverage Mail-In ServiceLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions San Gabriel Industrial ParkCustomer Services Directory Energy Star For your future referenceWhen you ship the product For product servicePQQX14302YA F0504-2065D

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