Panasonic KX-TG2344 User Manual

2.4 GHz Multi-Handset Digital Cordless Phone

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG2344

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

The unit is Caller ID compatible. To display the caller’s name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.

Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone.

Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 74 before use. Read and understand all instructions.

Caller ID and Call Waiting Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number. Call Waiting Caller ID, which displays a second caller’s name and phone number while the user is on another call, requires a subscription to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID Services (CWID).

Attach your purchase receipt here.

Trademarks:

openLCR, openLCR.com, and the openLCR logo are the trademarks of openLCR.com, Inc.

Accessories (included)

For extra orders, call 1-800-332-5368.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, call 1-866-605-1277.

AAC Adaptor (p. 9)	ATelephone Line Cord (p.	9)
Order No. PQLV1Z (PQLV1)	Order No. PQJA10075Z

one	one
ABattery (p. 10)	AHandset Cover (p. 10)
Order No. HHR-P104	Order No. PQKK10140Z2

two	two
ABelt Clip (p. 61)	ACharger Unit (p. 9)
Order No. PQKE10375Z2	Charger Order No. PQLV30023ZB
	AC Adaptor Order No.
	KX-TCA1-G (KX-TCA1)

two

one

2

For Best Performance

Battery Charge

The handset is powered by a rechargeable NickelMetal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery. Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use (p. 10).

Base Unit Location/Noise

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is:

Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or another cordless phone.

In a HIGH and CENTRAL location with no obstructions such as walls.

Raise the antenna.

Note:

•If you use the handset near a microwave oven which is being used, noise may be heard from the receiver or the speaker. Move away from the microwave oven and closer to the base unit.

•If you use the handset near another cordless phone’s base unit, noise may be heard. Move away from the other cordless phone’s base unit and closer to your base unit.

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

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Contents

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 . . . . . . . . . .	18

Preparing the Answering

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Greeting Message . . . . . . 19

Caller’s Recording Time . . 20

Number of Rings . . . . . . . . 21

Message Alert . . . . . . . . . . 22

Telephone System
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . .	26
Caller ID Service . . . . . . . . . .	27
Using the Caller List . . . . . .	28
Viewing the Caller List . . .	28
Calling Back from the Caller
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Editing the Caller’s Phone
Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Caller ID Number Auto
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Storing Caller Information
in the Phone Book . . . . .	32

Erasing Caller Information . 33

Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Storing Names and

Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dialing from the Phone

Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Chain Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Editing an Item in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Erasing an Item in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Copying Items in the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Intercom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Making Intercom Calls . . . . 41

Answering Intercom Calls . 42

Transferring a Call . . . . . . . . 43

Conference Calls . . . . . . . . . 44

Call Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . 45

Temporary Tone Dialing

(For Rotary or Pulse Service

Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Muting Your Conversation . 45

For Call Waiting Service

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the PAUSE Key

(For PBX Line/Long Distance

Calls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

FLASH Button . . . . . . . . . . 46

Incoming Call Tone . . . . . . 47

Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Re-registering the

Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Base Unit

				Contents
	Answering System			Useful Information
	Automatic Answering			Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . .	. 59
	Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49		Belt Clip	61
	Setting the Unit to Answer
				Optional Headset	61
	Calls	49
				Direct Commands	62
	Monitoring Incoming Calls	50
	Listening to Messages	51		If the Following Appear on Your
				Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
	Using the Base Unit . . . . .	51
	Using the Handset (Remote			Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . .	66
	. . . . . . . . . . . .Operation)	52		openLCR Service for
	Erasing Messages . . . . . . . .	54		Caller IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
	Remote Operation from a Touch			Turning Caller IQ on
				or off	70
	Tone Phone	55
				Downloading Data	71
	Remote Code	56
	Voice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .	57		Important Safety
	Direct Remote Operation . .	58		Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74
				FCC and Other Information	. 76
				Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	79
				Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	81
				Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .	83

Important:

Throughout these Operating Instructions, Handset and

are used to indicate with which unit an operation can be performed.

Handset : Perform with the handset.

Base Unit : Perform with the base unit.

Handset Base Unit : Perform with the handset and base unit

separately.

Handset & Base Unit : Perform with the handset and base unit together.

Information Useful System Answering System Telephone Preparation

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

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Location of Controls

Base unit

	[GREETING CHECK]	Display (p. 8)
	Button (p. 20)
	[GREETING REC]
	(Record) Button (p. 19)	[ANSWER ON]
	[ERASE] Button	Button and
		Indicator (p. 49)
	(p. 20, 54)
		NEW MESSAGE
		Indicator (p. 51)
	[REPEAT] Button (p. 53)	[MESSAGE] Button (p. 51)
	[SKIP] Button (p. 53)
	[STOP] Button (p. 19, 53)

Speaker

Antenna (p. 3)

Charge Contacts (p. 11)

CHARGE Indicator (p. 10)

LOCATOR/INTERCOM

[], [] Buttons (p. 41)

MIC (Microphone) (p. 19)

VOLUME [<], [>] Buttons (p. 19)

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Location of Controls

Handset

Back side

	Ringer/Message Alert
	Indicator (p. 22, 26)
Speaker	Antenna

	Receiver
Display
	Soft Keys (p. 8)
	[OFF] Button
Headset Jack (p. 61)	(p. 12, 23)
[C] (TALK) Button (p. 23)	[MENU] Button
[s] (Speakerphone)	(p. 12)
Button (p. 23)	Navigator Key
	([d], [B]) (p. 8)

[*] (TONE) Button (p. 45) [REDIAL]Button

	[HOLD/INTERCOM]	(p. 24)
		[FLASH/CALL WAIT]
	Button (p. 24, 41)
		Button (p. 45, 46)
		Microphone (p. 23)
		Charge Contacts (p. 11)

Charger unit

Charge Contacts (p. 11)

CHARGE Indicator (p. 10)

Preparation

This unit includes two handsets and one base unit. The included handsets are pre-registered at the factory and assigned the extension numbers 1 and 2.

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

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Location of Controls

Handset soft keys

J 5

Talk 00-00-32

K(VE) MuteL

Two soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above each key. Functions displayed above the keys will change depending on the state of use.

On this sample display, “K(VE)” and “MuteL” are displayed above soft keys.

Pressing the right soft key selects mute “MuteL”.

Pressing the left soft key selects Voice Enhancer “K(VE)”.

•When a function name does not appear above a soft key, the soft key has no function.

Handset navigator key

Scrolls up [B] and down [d] the function menu, the Caller List and the phone book.

Increases [B] or decreases [d] the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes.

Throughout these Operating Instructions:

•The soft keys are indicated by what is displayed above the keys. Ex. “Press Mute.” indicates “Press the soft key below MuteL”.

•The navigator key is indicated by the arrows [d] or [B].

Base unit display

1 2 4

1

“

FULL

” flashes when no new messages can be

recorded. Erase unnecessary messages (p. 54).

FULL

2

“E” flashes until you set the date and time, and

flashes after a power failure. If it is flashing, set the

LINE

IN USE

date and time (p. 14).

3

3 “ LINE IN USE ” functions as follows.

	Off (invisible)	The line is free.
	On	The line is being used.
	Flashing	A call is on hold on the handset or the Answering
		System is answering a call (p. 49).
	Flashing rapidly	A call is being received.

• “ IN USE ” displays when a handset is operating the Answering System.

4Message counter shows:

—the total number of recorded messages. If the recording time is set to “Greeting only”, “” will be displayed (p. 20).

—the selected volume level while you are adjusting the volume (p. 19).

—“ ” when your greeting message was not recorded correctly (p. 19).

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Installation

Connections

Base unit

Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)

Fasten the AC adaptor cord.

Hooks

Telephone Line Cord

Power Outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC Adaptor

Preparation

•Base Unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z).

•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

•If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot access Caller ID services.

•The unit will not work during a power failure. We recommend connecting a standard telephone to the same telephone line or to the same telephone jack using the Panasonic KX-J66 T-adaptor.

Charger unit

Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC Adaptor

•Charger unit: USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR KX-TCA1 (Order No. KX-TCA1-G).

•The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

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

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Installation

Installing the Battery in the Handset

Insert the battery (1), and press it down until it snaps into the compartment (2). Close the cover.

2

To replace the battery:

Press the notch on the cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow. Replace the old battery with a new one (p. 11). Close the cover and charge the battery for 6 hours.

Battery Charge

Place the handsets on the base unit and charger. Charge for 6 hours before initial use.

•The unit beeps once, the CHARGE indicator lights, and “Charging” is displayed.

•When the battery is fully charged, “Charge completed” is displayed.

OR

AND

CHARGE Indicator

Battery strength

You can confirm battery strength on the handset display.

Battery strength is indicated by the icons shown in the chart to the right.

Display prompt	Battery strength
5	Fully charged
6	Medium
7	Low
074 (flashing)	Needs to be recharged.
8	Discharged

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Installation

Recharge

Recharge the battery when:

—“Recharge battery” is displayed on the handset,

Recharge battery

—“7” flashes, or

—the handset beeps intermittently while it is in use.

•The display will continually indicate “Recharge battery” and/or “7” will flash when the handset battery is charged for less than 15 minutes and the handset is lifted off the base unit or charger.

•If the battery has been discharged, the handset will display “Charge for 6h” and “8” when you place the handset on the base unit or charger. The handset will not work unless the battery is charged. Continue charging.

Battery replacement:

If you cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery, but after a few telephone calls, “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “7” continues to flash, or “Charge for 6h” and “8” are displayed, the battery may need to be replaced. Please order a new Panasonic HHR-P104 battery at the telephone number shown on page 2. To replace the battery, see page 10.

A nickel metal hydride battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Battery information

	After your Panasonic battery	Operation	Operating time
	is fully charged, you can
		While in use (TALK)	Up to 5 hours
	expect the following
	performance:	While not in use (Standby)	Up to 11 days

•A fully charged battery will give you up to 5 hours of continuous talk time, or keep your handset in Standby mode to receive incoming calls for up to 11 days (if no phone calls are made). Battery power is consumed whenever the handset is off of the base unit or charger, even when the handset is not in use. The longer you leave the handset off of the base unit or charger, the time you can actually talk on the handset will be shortened. Actual battery performance depends on a combination of how often the handset is in TALK mode and how often it is in Standby mode.

•If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the handset on the base unit or charger until “Recharge battery” is displayed and/or “7” flashes. This will maximize the battery life.

•If you want to keep the battery fully charged at all times, place the handset on the base unit or charger when the handset is not used. The battery cannot be overcharged.

•Clean the charge contacts of the handset, the base unit and the charger with a soft, dry cloth once a month. Clean more often if the unit is subject to grease, dust or high humidity. Otherwise the battery may not charge properly.

Preparation

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

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Programmable Settings

Programming Guidelines Handset

This unit has several programmable functions which can be selected from the function menu on the display (p. 13).

The soft keys selects the	Back	Select
functions displayed above
each soft key.		[OFF] exits
When “d” or “B” is displayed,		programming.
navigator key scrolls through		[MENU] enters the
the menu.
		function menu.

How to select a function item from the menu

Make sure the handset and base unit are not being used. The handset must be operated near the base unit and while off the base unit or charger.

1Press [MENU].

• The main menu is displayed (p. 13).

2	Scroll to the desired item by pressing [d] or
			Initial setting
	[B].
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Press Select to select the desired item.
					Back	Select

4If the item has a sub-menu, select the menu item (p. 13). Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired item is displayed. If the item has no sub-menu, go to step 5.

5 Select the desired setting by pressing [d] or
[B], then press Save to save your setting.	Back	Save

•A confirmation tone will be heard and the setting will be saved.

6 Press [OFF] to exit programming mode.

•To go back to the previous menu, press Back, or press Select while “---(Go back)----” is displayed. If you press this key in the main menu, the unit will exit programming mode.

•After programming is complete, the display will return to the main menu or the sub-menu depending on which menu the selected item is located. (See the menu table on page 13.)

•You can exit programming mode at any time by pressing [OFF].

•If you do not press any buttons for 60 seconds, the handset will exit programming mode.

•If the unit detects a problem, an error message will be displayed (p. 64–65) and/or error beeps will sound.

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Programmable Settings

Function Menu Table Handset

You can use the following functions to customize your unit. See the corresponding pages for function details.

•After pressing [MENU], you can also program menu items directly by pressing ([0] to [9], and [#]) instead of using the soft keys (p. 62–63).

Main menu

Message play (p. 52)

Ringer setting

Date and time (p. 14)

Voice enhancer (p. 25)

Caller IQ

Copy phone book

Initial setting

Sub-menu I

Sub-menu II

Ringer volume (p. 17)

Ringer tone (p. 18)

Incoming call. (p. 47)

View Info.?

(p. 73)

Get new Info.? (p. 72)

Turn	CIQ off?	(p. 70)
Copy	1 item	(p. 39)

Copy all items (p. 40)

Set answering
	(p. 22)
Message alert
LCD contrast	(p. 18)
Key tone	(p. 47)
Auto talk	(p. 16)

Caller ID edit (p. 31)

Set tel line

Change language (p. 15)

*“Activate CIQ?” is displayed if you have not subscribed to openLCR service. “Turn CIQ on?” is displayed when Caller IQ is turned off (p. 70).

Number of rings (p. 21)

Recording time (p. 20)

Remote code

(p. 56)

Set dial		mode		(p. 15)
Set	flash time		(p. 46)
				(p. 16)
Set	line	mode

•If you program the date and time, dialing mode, flash time, line mode, number of rings, recording time or the remote code using one of the handsets, you will not need to program the same item using another handset.

Preparation

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

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Programmable Settings

Date and Time Handset

We recommend you set the date and time so that the unit will announce the day and time each message was recorded when you play back messages.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing [d] or
			Date and time
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	1 Enter 2 digits each for the month, day, and
			Date:|12.31.2004
	year. (Ex. To set May 15, 2004, enter “05
			Time:12:00 AM
	15 04”.)		KAM/PM	SaveL
			Example
	2 Enter 4 digits for the time (hour and minute).		Date:|05.15.2004
	(Ex. To set 9:30, enter “0930”.)		Time:09:30 AM
	• If you enter a wrong number, press [d] or [B] to		KAM/PM	SaveL
	move the cursor to the incorrect number. Enter the
	correct number.
4	Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing AM/PM.
			Date:|05.15.2004
			Time:09:30 AM
			KAM/PM	SaveL
5	Press Save.
	• The date and time are set and “E” disappears
	from the base unit display.
	• If the handset beeps 3 times, the date and time
	were not set correctly. Start again from step 3.
6	Press [OFF].

•When entering the time in step 3, you cannot enter numbers greater than 12. Do not use military time. (To set 13:00 hours, enter “0100”, then select “PM” in step 4.)

The date and time may be incorrect after a power failure. When “E” flashes on the base unit display, set the date and time again.

To confirm the date and time, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

•The current date and time are displayed. When finished, press [OFF].

For Caller ID service users (p. 27)

•When a call is received, Caller ID information adjust the date and time if the time is incorrect.

•Caller ID information will automatically adjust the date and time for daylight saving time.

•If the date and time have not previously been set, Caller ID information will not adjust the date and time.

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Programmable Settings

Display Language Handset

You can select either “English” or “Spanish” as the display language. The factory preset is “English”.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Change language” by pressing [d]
			Change language
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	To change from English to Spanish, press
			Display
	Español.		:English
	To change from Spanish to English, press		KEspañol SaveL
	English.
	• The display changes to the selected language.
	• You can also select a language by pressing [d] or
	[B].

5When Spanish is selected, press Salvar, then press [OFF]. When English is selected, press Save, then press [OFF].

•If you select a language you cannot read, change the display language again using direct commands (p. 63).

Dialing Mode Handset

If you have touch tone service, set the dialing mode to “Tone”. For rotary or pulse service, set to “Pulse”. The factory preset is “Tone”.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or
			Set tel line
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Press Select at “Set dial mode”.
			Set dial mode
			KBack dB SelectL
5	Select “Pulse” or “Tone” by pressing [d] or
			Set dial mode
	[B].		:Tone
			KBack dB SaveL
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

Preparation

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

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Programmable Settings

Line Mode Handset

The line mode is preset to “B” and generally should not be adjusted. If “Line in use” on the handset and “ LINE IN USE ” on the base unit are not displayed properly, the line mode selection is incorrect. Set line mode to “A”.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing [d] or
			Set tel line
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Scroll to “Set line mode” by pressing [d] or
			Set line mode
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
5	Select “A” or “B” by pressing [d] or [B].
			Set line mode
			:B
			KBack dB SaveL
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

Auto Talk Handset

The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer calls by simply lifting the handset off the base unit or charger. You do not need to press [C] or [s]. The factory preset is OFF.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Auto talk” by pressing [d] or [B],
			Auto talk
	then press Select.		KBack dB SelectL
4	Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
			Auto talk
			:Off
			KBack dB SaveL
5	Press Save, then press [OFF].

•In order to view Caller ID information after you lift the handset to answer a call, leave the Auto Talk feature turned off.

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Programmable Settings

Ringer Volume Handset

You can select the handset ringer volume to high, medium, low, or off. The factory preset is HIGH. If the handset ringer is turned off, the handset will ring at the low level for intercom calls, and will not ring for outside calls.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [d]
		Ringer setting
	or [B], then press Select.
		KBack dB SelectL
3	Press Select at “Ringer volume”.
		Ringer volume
		KBack dB SelectL
4	Select the desired volume level by pressing	Ex. High
	[d] or [B].
		Ringer volume
	• The volume will change and ring.	Low		High
	• The number of steps indicates the volume level.	KBack dB		SaveL

•To turn the ringer off, press [d] repeatedly until “Off ?” is displayed.

5 Press Save.

•If the handset ringer is turned off, “Ringer off” will be displayed while not in use. If the handset is off the base unit or charger when there are missed calls or new messages (p. 52), “Ringer off” is not displayed.

•You can adjust the ringer volume while an outside call is ringing. Press [d] or [B] while the handset is ringing.

Temporary ringer off

While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again as normal the next time a call is received.

Preparation

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

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Programmable Settings

Ringer Tone Handset

You can set the handset ringer to use one of 7 ringer patterns for outside calls. “Tone 1” to “Tone 3” are bell ringer patterns. “Melody 1” to “Melody 4” are melody patterns. The factory preset is “Tone 1”.

•You cannot change the ringer tone for intercom calls.

•If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (such as IDENTA-RING) from your telephone company with 2 or 3 consecutive rings, select a bell ringer pattern (Tone 1 to 3). If you select a melody pattern, you will not be able to distinguish lines by their ringers.

•If you select one of the melody ringer patterns, the ringer will continue to sound for several seconds if:

—the caller hangs up before you answer the call, or

—another person answers the call using another phone connected on the same line.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Ringer setting” by pressing [d]
			Ringer setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Ringer tone” by pressing [d] or
			Ringer tone
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Select the desired ringer tone by pressing [d]
			Ringer tone
	or [B].		1:Tone 1
	• The handset will ring and the ringer tone will		KBack dB SaveL
	change. If the ringer volume has been turned off,
	the handset will not ring (p. 17).
	• You can also select the ringer tone by pressing [1]
	to [7].
5	Press Save, then press [OFF].

LCD Contrast Handset

There are 6 levels of LCD contrast. The factory preset is “level 3”.

1 Press [MENU].

2Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press Select.

3	Scroll to “LCD contrast” by pressing [d] or
			LCD contrast
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Select the desired contrast by pressing [d] or		Ex. Level 3
	[B].		LCD contrast
	• The contrast will change.		Low			High
			KBack dB			SaveL
5	Press Save, then press [OFF].

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Greeting Message Base Unit

You can record a personal greeting message of up to 2 minutes. If you do not record your own message, one of two pre-recorded greetings will be played for callers (p. 20).

The total recording time of all messages (greeting and incoming) is about 15 minutes.

We recommend you record a brief greeting message in order to leave more time for recording new messages.

To record a greeting message

Sample greeting message

“Hello, this is (your name and/or number). Sorry, I cannot take your call. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you.”

1 Press [GREETING REC].

•“To record greeting, press RECORD again” is heard.

2Within 10 seconds, press [GREETING REC] again to record your greeting.

3After the long beep, talk clearly, about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC (microphone).

•The elapsed recording time is displayed.

•If you record for over 2 minutes, the unit will stop recording.

4When finished, press [GREETING REC] or [STOP].

•To change the greeting, start again from step 1.

[GREETING REC] [GREETING CHECK]

[STOP]

[ERASE]

MIC

VOLUME [<], [>]

•If “” is displayed, 6 beeps sound and “Your greeting was not recorded. Record your greeting again.” is announced, start again from step 1.

To adjust the speaker volume, press VOLUME [<] or [>] during playback.

•9 levels (0–8) are available while using the Answering System. The level is displayed on the base unit.

Preparation

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

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To review the greeting

Press [GREETING CHECK].

To erase the greeting

Press [GREETING CHECK], then press [ERASE] while the recorded message is being played.

• The unit will answer calls with a pre-recorded greeting (see below).

Pre-recorded greeting

If you do not record a greeting (p. 19), one of two greetings will be played when a call is received, depending on the caller’s recording time (see below).

To review the pre-recorded greeting, press [GREETING CHECK].

• A pre-recorded greeting will be played as follows:

■When the recording time is set to “1 minute”, “2 minutes” or “3 minutes”: “Hello, we are not available now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call.”

•If recording time runs out, the unit will automatically switch to the “Greeting only” mode (see below), and no new messages will be recorded.

■When the recording time is set to “Greeting only”:

“Hello, we are not available now. Please call again. Thank you for your call.”

Flash Memory Message Backup (Message storage)

Messages stored in memory will not be affected by power failures. All messages are saved until you erase them.

Caller’s Recording Time Handset

You can select “1 minute”, “2 minutes”, “3 minutes” or “Greeting only” for the caller’s recording time. The factory preset is “3 minutes”.

1	Press [MENU].
2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Press Select at “Set answering”.
			Set answering
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Scroll to “Recording time” by pressing [d]
			Recording time
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL

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5	Select the recording time by pressing [d] or
			Recording time
	[B].		:3min	dB SaveL
	• You can also select the recording time by pressing		KBack
	[1], [2], [3] or [0] (Greeting only).
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

If you select “Greeting only”, the unit will answer calls with the greeting message, and then hang up. The unit will not record any incoming messages. The base unit will display “” instead of the number of messages.

Preparation

Number of Rings Handset

You can select the number of times the unit rings before the Answering System answers a call, from “2” to “7” or “Toll saver”*. The factory preset is “4”.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Press Select at “Set answering”.
			Set answering
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Press Select at “Number of rings”.
			Number of rings
			KBack dB SelectL
5	Select the number of rings by pressing [d] or
			Number of rings
	[B].		:4
	• You can also select the number of rings by		KBack dB SaveL
	pressing [0] (Toll saver*), or [2] to [7].
6	Press Save, then press [OFF].

*Toll saver

When you call the unit from a remote operation, the number of rings will tell you if there are any new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages. To save the toll charges for the call, hang up immediately when you hear the 3rd ring. The 3rd ring indicates that there are no new messages.

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

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Message Alert Handset

You can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset will flash slowly when new messages have been recorded (p. 52). The factory preset is OFF.

1 Press [MENU].

2	Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d]
			Initial setting
	or [B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
3	Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing [d] or
			Message alert
	[B], then press Select.
			KBack dB SelectL
4	Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].
			Message alert
			:Off
			KBack dB SaveL
5	Press Save, then press [OFF].

•The Ringer/Message Alert indicator will not flash for new messages while the handset is in use.

•The Ringer/Message Alert indicator acts both as a ringer indicator and as a message alert indicator. This indicator will flash rapidly when a call is received whether this feature is on or off.

•Battery operating time will be shortened when using this feature (p. 11).

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