Panasonic KX-TG2208W User Manual

2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone

Operating Instructions

Model No. KX-TG2208B

Pulse-or-tone dialing capability

PLEASE READ BEFORE
USE AND SAVE.

Charge the battery for about

6 hours before initial use.

1 Getting Started
2 Making/Answering Calls
3 Special Features
4 Things You Should Know

KX-TG2208B

Panasonic World Wide Web address:
http://www.panasonic.com

for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico

5 Guía rápida

KX-TG2208W

Contents by Section

Attach your purchase receipt here.

For your future reference

Serial No. Date of purchase

(found on the bottom of the unit)

Name and address of dealer

For product service

≥Call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or 1-800-833-9626 for the location of an

authorized servicenter.

≥Panasonic’s e-mail address for customer inquiries:

[e-mail]
for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico ONLY

When you ship the product

≥Carefully pack your unit, preferably in the original carton.
≥Attach a letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton.

Symptom

≥Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured.
≥Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company listed below or to executive or regional sales offices.
These locations do not repair consumer products.

If you need assistance with the set-up or operation,
please call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PQQX13574XA F0103-2063 D

1

STOP

Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC
Adaptor

Telephone
Line Cord

Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)

Fasten the AC
adaptor cord.

Hooks

CHARGE Indicator (1-C)

[HANDSET LOCATOR] (3-B)

Charge
Contacts (4-A)

IN USE Indicator (2-B, 3-B)

Antenna (4-F)

[SP-PHONE]
(Speakerphone/
Channel) (2-A)

[ ] (TALK/Channel) (2-A)

[REDIAL] (2-A)

[OFF] (2-A)

VOL. (VOLUME) Key
([

▲], [▼]) (2-A, 2-B)

[VOICE ENHANCER]
and Indicator (2-A)

Talk/Ringer Indicator
(2-A, 2-B)

Microphone (2-A)

RECHARGE
Indicator (4-A)

Receiver

Headset Jack (4-D)

[FLASH/CALL WAIT] (3-D)

Antenna

Charge Contacts (4-A)

Speaker

Back side

Ringer
Indicator (2-B)

[ ] (TONE) (3-C)

1

2

Getting Started Section 1

1-A Accessories 1-B Location of Controls

∑ AC Adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one

∑

Order No.
PQLV19Z
(PQLV19)

∑ Telephone Line Cord . . . . . . . . . one

∑ Order No.

PQJA10075Z

∑ Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one

∑ Order No.

N4HHEPA00001
(HHR-P513)

∑ Handset Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one

∑ Order No.

PQKK10136Z2 (Black)
PQKK10136Z1 (White)

∑ Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one

∑ Order No.

PQKE10361Z2 (Black)
PQKE10361Z1 (White)

∑ Shoulder Rest Attachment . . . . . one

∑ Order No.

PQKE10364Z1

Handset Base unit

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

1-C Settings

Connect as shown.

1

≥USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV19 (Order No.

PQLV19Z).

≥The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal

for the adaptor to feel warm during use.)

≥The unit will not work during a power failure. To connect a standard

telephone on the same line, use the Panasonic T-adaptor KX-J66.

To select the dialing mode TONE (preset) or PULSE

You can program the dialing mode using the handset near the
base unit. Make sure the unit is not being used and the
handset is lifted off the base unit before programming.

While pressing [FLASH/CALL WAIT]:
Press and hold [#] (PULSE) until the unit beeps.
OR
Press and hold [](TONE) until the unit beeps.

≥If 3 beeps sound during programming, walk closer to the base

unit and start again from the beginning.

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

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

2

Close the cover.

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
(4-A). Close the cover and charge the
battery for about 6 hours.

Charge the battery for about 6 hours.

3

≥See section 4-A for more

details.

≥The CHARGE indicator

lights and the unit beeps
once.

≥It is normal for the back

on the handset to feel
warm during battery
charge.

CHARGE indicator

OR

2

[SP-PHONE]

[REDIAL]

[OFF]

[

▲], [▼]

[VOICE ENHANCER]
and Indicator

Talk/Ringer Indicator

Microphone

[ ]

Back side

Ringer
Indicator

Making/Answering Calls Section 2

Voice Enhancer Technology

Voice Enhancer Technology helps clarify and improve sound
reception creating a natural-sounding voice that is easy to hear
and understand.
This is accomplished by enhancing the frequency that is
narrowed through the telephone line and comes pre-set to ON at
the factory.

≥When the mode is set to ON, the VOICE ENHANCER indicator

lights in talk or speakerphone mode.

Helpful hint:

Depending on the condition and quality of your telephone line,
Voice Enhancer may emphasize the noise already on the line.
If it becomes difficult to hear the caller, please set Voice Enhancer
mode to OFF. Each time you press [VOICE ENHANCER] while
talking, the mode will change to ON or OFF.

2-A Making Calls 2-B Answering Calls

Press []then dial a phone number.
OR

1

To have a hands-free phone conversation, press
[SP-PHONE] and dial a phone number. When the other
party answers, talk into the microphone.

≥The Talk/Ringer indicator lights.
≥If an alarm tone sounds, see section 4-H.

To hang up, press [OFF] or place the handset on the
base unit.

2

≥The indicator light goes out.

≥For the best operating performance, see section 4-F.

To redial the last number dialed

Press []or [SP-PHONE], then press [REDIAL].

To adjust the receiver/speaker volume while
talking

3 levels (HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW) are available for the receiver
and 6 levels for the speaker.
To increase volume, press [

≥If you try to increase/decrease volume when it is at the

maximum/minimum level, 3 beeps will sound.

▲]. To decrease volume, press [▼].

If noise interferes with the conversation

Have the unit select a clearer channel by doing one of the
following:
Press [](Channel) if talking using [], or
press [SP-PHONE] (Channel) if talking using [SP-PHONE].
OR
Walk closer to the base unit.

When a call is received, the unit rings and the Talk/Ringer and
Ringer indicators on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the
base unit flash rapidly.

If the handset is off the base unit, press []or
[SP-PHONE].

≥You can also answer a call by pressing any button except [▼], [▲]

and [OFF].

OR

If the handset is on the base unit, just lift up.

Selecting the ringer volume

Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off
the base unit.

≥To select HIGH (preset), MEDIUM or LOW,

≥press [

[▼] within 10 seconds to select the volume. The volume will
change and ring.

≥To turn the ringer OFF, press and hold [

sound.

≥To turn the ringer ON, press [

The ringer will sound at the LOW level.

≥You can select the ringer volume while an external call is being

received. Press [▼] or [▲] while the unit is just ringing.
To set to OFF, press and hold [▼] until 2 beeps sound.

Selecting the ringer tone

Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off
the base unit. 6 ringer tones are available.

Press [▼] or [▲], then press [1] (preset) to [6] within 10 seconds.

Lighted handset keypad

The handset dialing buttons will light when you press a button or
lift the handset off the base unit. The light will go out after a
few seconds.

▼] or [▲] to check the current volume, then press [▲] or

▼] until 2 beeps

▼] or [▲].

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

3

Special Features

4

Things You Should Know

3-A Automatic Security Code Setting

Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit
automatically selects one of a million security codes. These codes
help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another
cordless telephone user.

3-B Handset Locator

You can locate the handset or page the handset user with beep
tones from the base unit.

Press [HANDSET LOCATOR] on the base unit.

1

≥The Talk/Ringer and Ringer indicators on the handset and the

IN USE indicator on the base unit flash and the handset
beeps for 1 minute.

To stop paging, press [HANDSET LOCATOR] again or
press [OFF] on the handset.

2

4-A Battery

Recharge

When the RECHARGE indicator
flashes or the unit beeps intermittently,
place the handset on the base unit for
about 6 hours to recharge the battery.

≥If you DO NOT recharge the handset

battery for more than 15 minutes, the
RECHARGE indicator will continue to
flash.

Battery replacement:

If you cleaned the charge contacts and fully charged the battery,
but after a few telephone calls, the RECHARGE indicator
flashes, the battery needs to be replaced. Please order a new
Panasonic HHR-P513 (N4HHEPA00001) battery at the
telephone number shown on section 1-A. To replace the battery,
see section 1-C, step 2.

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.

RECHARGE
Indicator

3-C Temporary Tone Dialing

(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)

Press [](TONE) before entering access numbers which require
tone dialing.

≥The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to

access an answering service, electronic banking service, etc.
When you hang up, the mode will return to pulse.

3-D For Call Waiting Service Users

Press [FLASH/CALL WAIT] if you hear a call-waiting tone while
talking.

≥The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call.
≥To return to the first caller, press [FLASH/CALL WAIT] again.
≥Call waiting service cannot be used when a parallel connected

telephone is in use.

≥If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone

company for details.

Battery information

After your Panasonic battery is fully charged:

Operation Operating time

While in use (TALK) Up to about 5 hours

Up to about 11 daysWhile not in use (Standby)

≥The battery operating time may vary depending on usage

conditions and ambient temperature.

≥Clean the charge contacts of the handset and the base unit

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.

≥If the battery is fully charged, you do not have to place the

handset on the base unit until the RECHARGE indicator flashes.
This will maximize the battery life.

≥The battery cannot be overcharged.

4-B Belt Clip

You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included
belt clip.

To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip

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

Things You Should Know

“

4-C Shoulder Rest Attachment

Use the shoulder rest attachment if you need to keep your hands
free during a phone conversation.

To attach the shoulder
rest attachment

Attach the included belt clip to
the handset (4-B), then attach
the shoulder rest attachment to
the belt clip as shown below.
You will hear a click when the
shoulder rest attachment is in
place.

4-D Optional Headset

To remove the shoulder
rest attachment

Slide the base of the attachment
in the direction of the arrow as
shown below.

Connecting an optional headset to the handset allows hands-free
phone conversation. Use only a Panasonic KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86,
KX-TCA88, KX-TCA91, KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98 headset.
To order, call the accessories telephone number on section 1-A.

Connecting an optional headset to the handset

Open the headset jack cover, and insert the headset plug into the
headset jack as shown below.

Headset Jack

≥Headset sold separately. Model shown here is KX-TCA88.

To switch to the speakerphone while using the headset:

Press [SP-PHONE]. To return to the headset, press [].

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

4

2

1

1

Raise the
antenna.

2

1

Things You Should Know

“

4-E Wall Mounting

This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate.

Press the tabs in the
direction of the arrows

1

(

1), then remove the

wall mounting adaptor
(2).

Connect the AC adaptor.

2

≥Fasten the AC adaptor

cord to prevent it from
being disconnected.

Hook

To Power
Outlet

4-F Base Unit Location

Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the 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.

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, noise may be

heard. Move away from the other cordless phone and closer to
your base unit.

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

Tuck the telephone line
cord inside the wall

3

mounting adaptor, then
push the adaptor in the
direction of the arrows
(1 and 2).

≥The word “UP WALL”

should face upward.

Connect the telephone
line cord. Mount the unit,

4

then slide down.

≥Raise the antenna.

To charge the handset battery:

Place the handset on the base unit.

5

≥The CHARGE indicator lights and

the unit beeps once.

4-G Specifications

∫ Base unit

Power Supply: AC Adaptor (120 V AC, 60 Hz)
Power Consumption: Standby: Approx. 2.6 W

Maximum: Approx. 3.9 W

Frequency: 2.402 GHz–2.480 GHz
Dimensions (H

Mass (Weight): Approx. 310 g (0.68 lb.)

∫ Handset

Power Supply: Ni-MH battery (2.4 V, 1,500 mAh)
Frequency: 2.402 GHz–2.480 GHz
Dimensions (H kkW kkD): Approx. 246 mm k 52 mm k 41 mm

Mass (Weight): Approx. 210 g (0.46 lb.)
Security Codes: 1,000,000

∫ Dialing Mode: Tone (DTMF)/Pulse
∫ Operating Environment: 5°C–40°C

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Energy Star:

≥As an ENERGY STARRPartner, Panasonic has

determined that this product meets the ENERGY

STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY
STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

kkW kk

D): Approx. 104 mm k 148 mm k 173 mm

3

⁄32qk5 27⁄32qk6 13⁄16q)

(4

11

(9

⁄16qk2 1⁄16qk1 5⁄8q)

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

Things You Should Know Section 4

4-H Troubleshooting

Problem

The unit does not
work.

An alarm tone sounds
when you press [ ] or
[SP-PHONE].

Static, sound cuts
in/out, fades.
Interference from other
electrical units.

The handset does not
ring.

Previously
programmed
information is erased.

Cause & Remedy

≥Check the settings (1-C).
≥Charge the battery fully (4-A).
≥Clean the charge contacts and

charge again (4-A).

≥Install the battery properly (1-C).
≥Place the handset on the base unit

and unplug the AC adaptor to reset it.
Plug in, and try again.

≥Re-install the battery (1-C) and

charge it fully.

≥You are too far from the base unit.

Walk closer and try again.

≥Place the handset on the base unit

and try again.

≥Plug in the AC adaptor.
≥Raise the base unit antenna.

≥Move the handset and the base unit

away from other electrical appliances
(4-F).

≥Walk closer to the base unit.
≥Raise the base unit antenna.
≥Select a clearer channel (2-A).

≥The ringer volume is set to OFF. Set

to HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW (2-B).

≥If a power failure occurs,

programmed information may be
erased. Reprogram if necessary.

Problem

You cannot redial.

You cannot page the
handset.

The RECHARGE
indicator flashes or the
unit beeps
intermittently.

You charged the
battery fully, but the
RECHARGE indicator
continues to flash.

The CHARGE indicator
light does not go out
after the battery has
been charged.

You cannot have a
conversation using the
headset.

If you cannot solve
your problem

Cause & Remedy

≥If the last number dialed was more

than 32 digits long, the number will
not be redialed correctly.

≥The handset is too far from the base

unit or is engaged in an outside call.
Try again later.

≥Charge the battery fully (4-A).

≥Clean the charge contacts and

charge again (4-A).

≥Install a new battery (1-C).

≥This is normal.

≥Make sure the optional headset is

connected properly (4-D).

≥[SP-PHONE] may have been pressed.

Press []to switch to the headset.

≥Call our customer call center at

1-800-211-PANA(7262).

≥Panasonic’s e-mail address for

customer inquiries:
[e-mail]
for customers in the USA or Puerto
Rico ONLY

4-I Helpful Information

≥Environment—do not place the unit in a room where the

temperature is less than 5oC (41oF) or greater than 40oC (104oF).
Allow 10 cm (4z) clearance around the unit for proper ventilation.
Avoid excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock, or
direct sunlight.

≥Medical—consult the manufacturer of any personal medical

devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they
are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency)
energy. (The unit operates in the frequency range of 2402MHz to
2480MHz, and the power output level can range 0.01 watts.) Do
not use the unit in health care facilities if any regulations posted in
the area instruct you not to do so. Hospitals or health care
facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to
external RF (radio frequency) energy.

≥Routine care—wipe the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine,

thinner, or any abrasive powder. When you leave the unit unused
for a long period of time, unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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

≥If there is any trouble—disconnect the unit from the telephone

line and connect a known working phone. If the known working
phone operates properly, have your unit repaired by one of the
authorized Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the known
working phone does not operate properly, consult your telephone
company.

5

Toma de corriente
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Toma telefónica de una sola línea (RJ11C)

Cable de línea
telefónica

Adaptador
de CA

Ganchos

Asegure el cable
del adaptador de
CA.

Indicador
RECHARGE

[SP-PHONE]

[▲], [▼]

[ ]

[OFF]

[HANDSET LOCATOR]

Micrófono

1

2

Guía rápida Sección 5

5-A Preparación

Conecte como se muestra.

1

Para obtener el máximo alcance y un funcionamiento sin ruidos,
ponga la unidad base en un lugar ELEVADO y CÉNTRICO sin
obstrucciones ni interferencias de aparatos eléctricos.

≥El adaptador de CA debe permanecer conectado en todo momento.

Inserte la batería (1), y presionela hacia abajo hasta que

se acomode en el compartimiento (2). Cierre la cubierta.

2

Cargue la batería durante unas
6 horas.

3

≥El indicador CHARGE se

encenderá y suena un pitido.

Indicador CHARGE

O

Para seleccionar el modo de marcación por TONO
(preajustado) o PULSACIÓN

Utilizando la unidad portátil cerca de la unidad base usted
puede programar el modo de marcación. Asegúrese de que la
unidad no se está usando y de que la unidad portátil se ha
levantado de la unidad base antes de la programación.

Mientras presiona [FLASH/CALL WAIT]:
Mantenga presionado [#] (PULSACIÓN) hasta que la unidad
emita pitidos.
O
Mantenga presionado [](TONO) hasta que la unidad emita
pitidos.

≥Si suenan 3 pitidos durante la programación, acérquese más a

la unidad base y comience de nuevo desde el principio.

5-B Funcionamiento

≥Cuando el indicador RECHARGE parpadee o la unidad emita

pitidos intermitentemente, cargue la batería.

Para hacer llamadas

1. Presione []y luego marque el número de teléfono.

O
Para tener una conversación con las manos libres, presione
[SP-PHONE] y marque el número de teléfono. Cuando la otra
persona conteste, hable dirigiéndose hacia el micrófono.

2. Para colgar, presione [OFF] o ponga la unidad portátil en la

unidad base.

≥Si interfiere ruido en su conversación, presione [](Canal) si

conversa utilizando []o presione [SP-PHONE] (Canal) si conversa
utilizando [SP-PHONE], o acérquese más a la unidad base.

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

Para contestar llamadas

Si la unidad portátil no está en la unidad base, presione [],
[SP-PHONE] o cualquier tecla excepto [▼], [▲] y [OFF].

O
Si está en la unidad base, levántela solamente.

Para seleccionar el volumen del timbre

Asegúrese de que la unidad no se está usando y de que la unidad
portátil se ha levantado de la unidad base.

≥Para seleccionar ALTO (preajustado), MEDIO o BAJO,

≥presione [▼] o [▲] para checar el volumen actual, y luego

presione [▲] o [▼] antes de que pasen 10 segundos para
seleccionar el volumen. El volumen cambiará y sonará.

≥Para apagar el timbre, mantenga presionado [▼] hasta que

suenen 2 pitidos.

≥Para encender el timbre, presione [▼] o [▲].

El timbre sonará en un nivel BAJO.

Localización de la unidad portátil

Presione [HANDSET LOCATOR] en la unidad base.

≥La unidad portátil emite pitidos durante 1 minuto.

≥

Para detener la localización, presione de nuevo

LOCATOR]

o presione

[OFF]

en la unidad portátil.

[HANDSET