Panasonic KX-TG2386 Automatic Answering Operation, Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Base Unit

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[ANSWER ON] and Indicator

Automatic Answering Operation

When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded.

•The total recording time of all messages (greeting, incoming and memo) is about 16 minutes (about 8 minutes in “Enhanced recording” mode, p. 27). If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time may be shortened by up to 3 minutes.

•To select the caller’s recording time, see page 26.

•A maximum of 64 messages (including greeting and memo message) can be recorded.

Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Base Unit

Press [ANSWER ON] to turn on the Answering System.

• The indicator lights and the unit announces “Answer set” and current day and time. If “Answer set. Set time” is heard, set the date and time

(p. 14).

• The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 3 minutes.

• When no recording time is available, you will need to erase any unnecessary messages before new messages can be recorded (p. 66). The unit can indicate that memory is full in the following ways:

— “ FULL ” will flash on the base unit and the

ANSWER ON indicator will flash rapidly until you erase a message.

—The unit will announce “Memory full” when you press [ANSWER ON], [GREETING REC], or [MEMO], and after playing back messages or recording a message.

•If you do not want the unit to answer calls, press [ANSWER ON] again to turn off the Answering System. The indicator light goes out and “Answer off” is heard.

•You can also turn on the Answering System remotely from an outside phone (p. 70).

•If you subscribe to Caller ID (p. 35), Caller ID information automatically adjusts the date and time when a call is received, provided you have already set the date and time manually (p. 14).

Handset

Answering System

1	Press [MENU].
2	Press the soft key (Select) at “Message play”.
3	Press [8] to turn on the Answering System.
	• “Answer set” is heard.

4	Press [OFF].

• To turn the Answering System off, press [0] in step 3. “Answer off” is heard.				61

		For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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Contents 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 For Best Performance Battery ChargeBase Unit Location/Noise For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA7262Contents Contents Base unit Location of ControlsGreeting REC Record Greeting Check Button pHandset Location of ControlsHandset soft keys OFF ButtonBase unit display Handset navigator keyConnections InstallationBattery strength Installation Installing the Battery in the HandsetTo replace the battery Display prompt Battery strengthBattery information InstallationBattery replacement RechargeHow to select a function item from the menu Programmable SettingsInitial setting Programming Guidelines HandsetMain menu Programmable Settings Function Menu Table HandsetFor Caller ID service users p Programmable Settings Date and Time HandsetTo confirm the date and time, repeat steps 1 and 2 above Dialing Mode Handset Programmable Settings Display Language HandsetAuto Talk Handset Programmable Settings Line Mode HandsetHandset ringer volume Handset Programmable Settings Ringer VolumeRinger setting Or BBase unit ringer volume Base Unit Programmable SettingsTo 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 Handset Talking Keypad feature Handset Programmable Settings LCD Contrast HandsetPre-Dial number Base Unit Talking Keypad feature HandsetScroll to Name List by pressing d or B Programmable Settings Name Announcement HandsetScroll to Hearing Aid Mode by pressing Programmable Settings Hearing Aid Mode HandsetPreparing the Answering System Greeting Message Base UnitPreparing the Answering System To adjust the speaker volume, press Volume or duringTo 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 Scroll to Message alert by pressing d or Preparing the Answering System Message Alert HandsetMaking Calls Using the Handset HandsetTo have a hands-free phone conversation Hands-free Digital Duplex SpeakerphoneMaking Calls To adjust the receiver/speaker volume during a conversationTo dial after confirming the entered number Pre-dial To redial the last number dialedTo put a call on hold To redial using the redial list Memory RedialPress Redial Press HOLD/INTERCOM againTo turn this feature on, press the soft key VE Using the Base Unit Base UnitVoice Enhancer Technology Backlit LCD display/Lighted handset keypadPress SP-PHONE, then press Redial To adjust the speaker volume during a conversationPress HOLD/CONF during a conversation To return to the call, press SP-PHONETalk into the MIC To hang up, press SP-PHONE Answering CallsOFF s Auto Talk To transfer the call to another person, seeHow Caller ID information is displayed and announced Caller ID ServiceDisplay Meaning Handset Talking Caller ID feature Handset Caller ID Service Talking Caller IDTo turn Talking Caller ID on or off Talk Caller IDCaller ID Service Using the Caller ListBase unit Talking Caller ID feature Handset Scroll to Set base unit by pressing d orPress the soft key Rcvd calls, d , or B Using the Caller List Viewing the Caller List HandsetTo enter the Caller List Press OFF to exit the listCalling Back from the Caller List Using the Caller ListWhat , means If a caller calls more than onceSave To call the edited number, press C or sTo turn Caller ID Number Auto Edit on or off Using the Caller List Caller ID Number Auto Edit HandsetCaller 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 Storing Names and Numbers Handset Phone BookPhone Book If you make a mistake when entering a name or numberSelecting characters to enter names For example, to enter TomPress the soft key Phone book Press the soft key Search Phone Book Dialing from the Phone Book HandsetTo search for a name by initial Press d repeatedly until the desired name is displayedKeys Index Index tableWhile you are on a call Press Menu Phone Book Chain Dial HandsetSearch 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 If the registration number selected One-Touch DialerManually is occupied, the display on Right will be shownOne-Touch Dialer Dialing a Stored Number Handset One-Touch Dialer Erasing Handset Locator/IntercomMaking Intercom Calls Press HOLD/INTERCOMAnswering Intercom Calls Locator/IntercomPress SP-PHONE or LOCATOR/INTERCOM to answer Transferring a CallQuick call transfer Transferring a CallCall Share Conference CallsTo join a conversation Call Share During a call, press HOLD/ IntercomFor Call Waiting Service Users Special FeaturesTemporary Tone Dialing Muting Your ConversationSelecting the flash time Handset Special Features Using the Pause KeySet flash time Scroll to Set flash time by pressing dHandset incoming call tone Handset Special Features Incoming Call Tone Handset Base UnitBase unit incoming call tone Handset Incoming callRe-registering the Handset Handset & Base Unit Special Features Key Tone HandsetScroll 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 To call back the displayed number Listening to MessagesErasing a specific message Erasing MessagesErasing 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 Talk after the long beep Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Voice MenuTo turn on the Answering System Direct commandsSkipping the greeting Wall Mounting Shoulder Rest Attachment Belt ClipTo attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip To attach the shoulder rest attachmentOptional Headset Connecting an optional headsetMenu item Command Selection items Direct CommandsDuring programming Direct CommandsDisplay message Cause & Remedy If the Following Appear on Your DisplayProblem Cause & Remedy TroubleshootingTelephone System Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Talk time on the handset has been shortened Answering System Problem Cause & RemedyGeneral But Recharge battery isImportant Safety Instructions FCC and Other Information Important Safety InstructionsFCC and Other Information FCC RF Exposure Warning FCC and Other InformationIndex Phone book IndexMail-In Service Limited Warranty CoverageLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions San Gabriel Industrial ParkCustomer Services Directory For your future reference Energy StarWhen you ship the product For product servicePQQX14302YA F0504-2065D