Panasonic KX-TG2388 User Manual
Operating Instructions
2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System
Model No.
KX-TG2388
This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must
subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider.
Charge the battery for 6 hours before initial use.
Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save
for future reference.
For assistance, visit our website: http://www.panasonic.com for
customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 5
For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparation
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About the bone conduction earpiece . . 11
Controls and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the unit before use . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handset display language . . . . . . . 14
Setting the dialing mode . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . 15
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Useful features during a call. . . . . . . . . 20
MUTE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FLASH button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
For Call Waiting service users . . . . 21
Temporary tone dialing (for rotary/pulse
service users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Phonebook
Using the phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adding items to the phonebook using
the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Calling someone in the phonebook . 23
Name Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chain dial feature using the
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Editing items in the phonebook . . . . 24
Erasing items in the phonebook . . . 24
One-Touch Dialer
Storing an item in the phonebook to the
one-touch dialer using the handset . . . 25
Dialing a stored number using the
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Erasing items using the handset . . . 26
Caller ID Service
Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Viewing the caller list using the
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Editing a caller’s phone number before
calling back using the handset . . . . 30
Storing caller information into the
phonebook using the handset . . . . . 31
Erasing caller information using the
handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Locator/Intercom
Locator/Intercom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Making intercom calls . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Answering intercom calls . . . . . . . . 32
Transferring a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Quick call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Conference calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Call share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programmable Settings
Guide to handset programming . . . . . . 35
Programming via direct commands . . . 36
Direct commands chart . . . . . . . . . . 37
Ringer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Handset ringer volume . . . . . . . . . . 39
Base unit ringer volume . . . . . . . . . 39
Handset ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Base unit ringer tone . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Handset incoming call tone . . . . . . . 40
Base unit incoming call tone . . . . . . 40
Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Handset LCD contrast . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Handset Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . . 41
Base unit Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . 41
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Caller ID edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Handset key tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Auto talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Flash time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Line mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Talking Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Handset Name Announcement . . . . 44
Handset Telecoil Hearing Aid Mode 44
Re-registering the handset. . . . . . . . 45
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Answering System
Features
Answering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording your greeting message . . . . 46
Erasing your greeting message . . . 47
Pre-recorded greeting message . . . 47
Turning the answering system on/off . . 47
Using the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Screening your calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Listening to messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Listening to messages using the base
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Listening to messages using the
handset (Remote Operation) . . . . . 49
Recording a memo message . . . . . . . . 51
Memory capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Remote operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the answering system
remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Answering system settings. . . . . . . . . . 54
Remote code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Caller’s recording time . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Number of rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Message alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Useful Information
Wall mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Charger unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Belt clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Shoulder Rest Attachment . . . . . . . . . . 59
Headset (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
If the Following Appear on Your
Display.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Answering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
FCC and other information . . . . . . . . . . 67
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Charger unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone.
We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future reference.
Serial No. Date of purchase
(found on the bottom of the unit)
Name and address of dealer
Attach your purchase receipt here.
Accessory information
Included accessories
L To order replacement accessories, call 1-800-332-5368.
TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605-1277.
No. Accessory items Order number Quantity
1 AC adaptor for base unit PQLV1W 1
2 Telephone line cord PQJA10075Z 1
3 Battery HHR-P104 1
4 Handset cover PQYNTG2388BR 1
5 Belt clip PQKE10375Z2 1
6 Shoulder rest attachment PQKE10364Z1 1
7
Charger unit
1234
Charger: PQLV30023NB 1
AC adaptor: KX-TCA1-2 1
567
Additional/replacement accessories
Accessory items Order number
Rechargeable nickel metal
hydride (Ni-MH) battery
Headset KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86, KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA91,
Battery back-up power supply KX-TCA200
HHR-P104
KX-TCA92, or KX-TCA98
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Important safety instructions
When using the product, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
personal injury.
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3. Unplug the product from power outlets
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
4. Do not use the product near water, for
example near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, etc.
5. Place the product securely on a stable
surface. Serious damage and/or injury
may result if the product falls.
6. Do not cover slots and openings on the
product. They are provided for
ventilation and protection against
overheating. Never place the product
near radiators, or in a place where
proper ventilation is not provided.
7. Use only the power source marked on
the product. If you are not sure of the
type of power supplied to your home,
consult your dealer or local power
company.
8. Do not place objects on the power
cord. Install the product where no one
can step or trip on the cord.
9. Do not overload power outlets and
extension cords. This can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
10. Never push any objects through slots
in the product. This may result in the
risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill
any liquid on the product.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not disassemble the product. Take the
product to an authorized service center
when service is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks.
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Incorrect reassembly can cause
electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.
12. Unplug the product from power outlets
and refer servicing to an authorized
service center when the following
conditions occur:
A. When the power cord is damaged
or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the
product.
C. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
D. If the product does not work
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only controls
covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment
may require extensive work by an
authorized service center.
E. If the product has been dropped or
physically damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance.
13. During thunderstorms, avoid using
telephones except cordless types.
There may be a remote risk of an
electric shock from lightning.
14. Do not use the product to report a gas
leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Installation
L Never install telephone wiring during a
lightning storm.
L Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
L Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the
network interface.
L Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
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Introduction
L Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
L The AC adaptor is used as the main
disconnect device. Ensure that the AC
outlet is installed near the product and is
easily accessible.
Battery
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to
persons, read and follow these
instructions.
L Use only the battery(ies) specified.
L Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a
fire. They may explode. Check with local
waste management codes for special
disposal instructions.
L Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause burns or injury to the eyes or
skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if
swallowed.
L Exercise care when handling the
battery(ies). Do not allow conductive
materials such as rings, bracelets or
keys to touch the battery(ies), otherwise
a short circuit may cause the battery(ies)
and/or the conductive material to
overheat and cause burns.
L Charge the battery(ies) provided with or
identified for use with the product only, in
accordance with the instructions and
limitations specified in this manual.
pacemakers or hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF (radio
frequency) energy. [The product
operates in the frequency range of 2400
MHz to 2481 MHz, and the power output
is 125 mW (max.)] Do not use the
product 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.
WARNING:
L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this product to rain
or any type of moisture.
L Unplug the product from power outlets if
it emits smoke, an abnormal smell, or
makes an unusual noise. These
conditions can cause fire or electric
shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped
and contact the Panasonic Call Center
at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
Medical
L Consult the manufacturer of any
personal medical devices, such as
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For best performance
Base unit location/noise
The base unit and handset use radio
waves to communicate with each other.
For maximum distance and noise-free
operation, we recommend the following:
L Placing the product away from electrical
appliances such as a TV, personal
computer, or another cordless phone.
L Placing the base unit in a HIGH and
CENTRAL location with no obstructions
such as walls.
L Raising the antenna vertically.
L If you use the handset near a microwave
oven which is being used, noise may be
heard. Move away from the microwave
oven and closer to the base unit.
L 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.
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L The maximum calling distance may be
shortened when the product is used in
the following places: Near obstacles
such as hills, tunnels, undergrounds,
near metal objects such as wire fences,
etc.
L Operating near 2.4 GHz electrical
appliances may cause interference.
Move away from the electrical
appliances.
Routine care
L Wipe the outer surface of the product
with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine,
thinner, or any abrasive powder.
Environment
L Keep the product away from electrical
noise generating devices, such as
fluorescent lamps and motors.
L The product should be kept free from
excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.
L The product should not be exposed to
direct sunlight.
L Do not place heavy objects on top of the
product.
L When you leave the product unused for
a long period of time, unplug the product
from the power outlet.
L The product should be kept away from
heat sources such as heaters, kitchen
stoves, etc. It should not be placed in
rooms where the temperature is less
than 5 °C (41 °F) or greater than 40 °C
(104 °F). Damp basements should also
be avoided.
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Preparation
Connections
Base unit
Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C)
Fasten the cords.
Hooks
Charger unit
*Noise Filter
(For DSL users)
Telephone
Line Cord
Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
*Not included
Power Outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC Adaptor
Note:
L Base unit: Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV1.
L Charger unit: Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor KX-TCA1.
L The AC adaptors must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptors to
feel warm during use.)
L The AC adaptors should be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mounted AC
outlet. Do not connect the AC adaptors to a ceiling-mounted AC outlet, as the weight of
the adaptor may cause it to become disconnected.
L If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannot access
Caller ID services.
L 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. Emergency power can be supplied to the unit by connecting a
Panasonic battery back-up power supply noted on page 4.
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Preparation
If you subscribe to a DSL service
L Please attach a noise filter (contact your
DSL provider) to the telephone line
between the base unit and the telephone
line jack in the event of the following:
– Noise is heard during conversations.
– Caller ID features (page 27) do not
function properly.
Battery installation
1 Insert the battery (1), and press it
down until it snaps into the
compartment (2).
2
1
2 Close the handset cover.
L “Charge completed” is displayed
when the battery has been fully charged.
The CHARGE indicator will remain lit.
Base unit
CHARGE Indicator
Charger unit
Battery charge
Place the handset on the base unit or
charger for 6 hours before initial use.
L Make sure to place the handset with the
keypad facing up to charge the handset
battery. If the keypad is not facing up, the
handset battery can not be charged.
L The unit will beep once, the CHARGE
indicator will light, and “Charging” will
be displayed.
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CHARGE Indicator
L If you attach the shoulder rest
attachment to the handset (page 59),
charge the handset using the charger.
Note:
L To ensure the battery charges properly,
clean the charge contacts of the
handset, 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.
Preparation
Battery strength
You can confirm the battery strength on the
handset display.
Battery icon Battery strength
5 Fully charged
6 Medium
7 Low
When flashing: needs
to be recharged.
8 Discharged
Recharging the battery
Recharge the battery when:
–“Recharge battery” is displayed or
7 flashes on the handset display.
– the handset beeps intermittently while it
is in use.
Note:
L Recharge the handset battery for more
than 15 minutes, or the display will
continue showing the indication.
L 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.
Battery performance
After your Panasonic battery is fully
charged, you can expect the following
performance:
Operation Operating time
While in use
(talking)
While not in use
(standby)
While in use when
the Hearing Aid
mode is Telecoil
(page 44)
*1 Handset is off the base unit or charger
but not in use.
Note:
L Battery power is consumed whenever
the handset is off the base unit or
charger, even when the handset is not in
use. The longer you leave the handset
off the base unit or charger, the shorter
you can actually talk on the handset.
Actual battery performance depends on
a combination of how often the handset
is in use and how often it is not in use.
L Once the battery is fully charged, you do
not have to charge it again until
“Recharge battery” is displayed or
7 flashes. This will maximize the
battery life.
*1
Up to 5 hours
Up to 11 days
Up to 2 hours
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Battery replacement
If battery performance diminishes, make
sure you have cleaned the charge
contacts and fully charged the battery. The
battery needs to be replaced if any of the
following are displayed after a few phone
calls even when you have fully charged the
battery.
–“Recharge battery”
– 7 (flashing)
–“Charge for 6h”
– 8
L Use only the rechargeable Panasonic
battery noted on page 4.
1 Press the notch on the cover firmly and
slide it as indicated by the arrow.
Preparation
For proper operation press the bone
conduction earpiece against a bone near
the ear.
Normally, sound enters the ear canal and
vibrates the eardrum. People feel the
vibration within the inner ear and
comprehend it as it is received by the
auditory nerve.
Sound
Bone
conduction
earpiece
External ear
Middle ear
Place the bone
conduction earpiece
against your head (not
your ear). Try different
locations to find which
location works best.
Start with the temple
area.
Auditory
nerve
Inner ear
2 Replace the old battery with a new one,
and close the cover (see page 9 for
battery installation).
Attention:
A nickel metal hydride
battery that is recyclable
powers the product you
have purchased.
Please call 1-800-8BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
About the bone conduction earpiece
The handset features a bone conduction
earpiece that uses vibrations, which allows
you to hear your telephone conversations.
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Note:
L Do not place the bone conduction
earpiece on a hearing aid. Howling or
other interference may be heard.
L The effectiveness of the bone
conduction earpiece will vary by the type
and degree of hearing loss of the user.
L As sound is generated by vibration,
users with normal hearing can use the
handset by placing the bone conduction
earpiece against the ear, as an ordinary
telephone.
L If the bone conduction earpiece gets
dusty or greasy, clean it with a soft, dry
cloth.
L If noise is heard while using a hearing
aid with telecoil or telephone mode on
please refer to page 44.
Preparation
Controls and displays
Controls
Base unit
BC D
A
K
G
I
H
J
A Display
B {ANSWER ON}
ANSWER ON indicator
C {STOP}
D NEW MESSAGE indicator
E {MESSAGE/SLOW TALK}
F {SKIP}
G {REPEAT}
H {ERASE}
I {GREETING CHECK}
J {GREETING REC} (Recording)
K {MEMO}
L Hook
EF
X
L
M
Y
W
V
U
S
T
M Speaker
N Antenna
O {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}
P {FLASH/CALL WAIT}
Q {MUTE}
R {HOLD/CONF} (Conference)
S {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone)
SP-PHONE indicator
T MIC (Microphone)
U VOLUME {<} {>}
V CHARGE indicator
W {REDIAL}
X {*} (TONE)
Y Charge contacts
N
O
P
Q
R
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Handset
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
R
Charger unit
H
I
J
B
K
A Charge contacts
L
B Charge indicator
M
Using the navigator key
N
O
P
Q
A
Scrolls up {^} and down {V}
the function menu, the caller
list and the phonebook.
Increases {^} or decreases
{V} the handset ringer and
receiver/speaker volumes.
A Speaker
B Display
C Headset jack
D {C} (TALK)
E {s} (SP-PHONE)
F {*} (TONE)
G {HOLD/INTERCOM}
H Ringer/Message Alert indicator
I Antenna
J Bone conduction earpiece
K Soft keys
L {OFF}
M {MENU}
N Navigator key ({V}, {^})
O {REDIAL}
P {FLASH/CALL WAIT}
Q Microphone
R Charge contacts
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Preparation
Display
Base unit display items
Rcvd
calls
Phone
book
Displayed
item
E Flashes when message
E Flashes when the date and
C “C” is displayed
B
C
O
E Greeting message
9@ Answering system is in
Meaning
memory is full.
time need to be set.
when a handset user is
operating the Answering
System, or when the
Talking Keypad (page 44)
or Name Announcement
feature (page 44) is
announcing a name or
phone number.
Line is in use.
When flashing: a call is on
hold or the answering
system is answering a call.
When flashing rapidly: a
call is being received.
Base unit ringer is off.
recording error
greeting only mode (caller
messages will not be
recorded).
Note:
L In these operating instructions, soft key
names are written inside brackets, the
same way as other unit keys.
Example:
Unit keys: {C}, {OFF}, etc.
Soft keys: {Select}, {Save}, etc.
Handset backlit display and handset
keypad
The handset display and dialing buttons
will light for a few seconds after pressing
any of the handset’s controls or lifting the
handset off the base unit or charger. They
will also light when an intercom/outside
call is being received.
Setting the unit before use
Handset display language
You can select either “English” or
“Español” as the display language.
1 Press {MENU}.
Soft keys
The handset features 2 soft keys. By
pressing a soft key, you can select the
function displayed directly above it.
L The functions displayed will vary
depending on how you are using the
unit.
L When a function does not appear above
a soft key, the soft key has no function.
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2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by
pressing {V} or {^}, then press
{Select}.
3 Scroll to “Change language” by
pressing {V} or {^}, then press
{Select}.
4 To change from English to Spanish,
press {Español}.
To change from Spanish to English,
press {English}.
Preparation
L The display changes to the selected
language.
L You can also select a language by
pressing {V} or {^}.
5 Press {Save} or {Salvar}, then press
{OFF}.
Note:
L If you select a language you cannot
read, press {MENU} {0} {8} {1} {Save}
to change the display language to
English.
Setting the dialing mode
If you cannot make calls, change this
setting depending on your telephone line
service. The default setting is “Tone”.
“Tone”: For tone dial service.
“Pulse”: For rotary pulse dial service.
1 Press {MENU}.
2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by
pressing {V} or {^}, then press
{Select}.
3 Scroll to “Set tel line” by pressing
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
4 Press {Select} at “Set dial mode”.
Example: June 15, 2005
Press {0}{6} {1}{5} {0}{5}.
Date:06.15.2005
Time:12:00 AM
KAM/PM SaveL
2 Enter the current hour and minute
(12-hour clock format) by selecting 2
digits for each.
Example: 9:30 PM
Press {0}{9} {3}{0}.
Date:06.15.2005
Time:09:30 AM
KAM/PM SaveL
4 Select “AM” or “PM” by pressing {AM/
PM}.
5 Press {Save}.
L When the date and time are set, E
disappears from the base unit display.
L If the handset beeps 3 times, the date
and time were not set correctly. Enter
the correct digits.
6 Press {OFF}.
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.
5 Press {V} or {^} to select the desired
setting.
6 Press {Save}, then press {OFF}.
Setting the date and time
1 Press {MENU}.
2 Scroll to “Date and time” by pressing
{V} or {^}, then press {Select}.
3 1 Enter the current month, day, and
year by selecting 2 digits for each.
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To confirm the date and time
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
L The current date and time are displayed.
When finished, press {OFF}.
For Caller ID service users
(page 27)
L When a call is received, Caller ID
information adjust the date and time if
the time is incorrect.
L Caller ID information will
automatically adjust the date and
time for daylight saving time.
L If the date and time has not
previously been set, Caller ID
information will not adjust the date
and time.
Making/Answering Calls
Making calls
Using the handset
Display
Soft Keys
{C}
{s}
Microphone
{HOLD/INTERCOM}
1 Lift the handset and press {C}.
L “Talk” is displayed.
2 Dial the phone number.
3 When finished talking, press {OFF} or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
To use the speakerphone
1 Lift the handset and press {s}.
L “SP-phone” is displayed.
2 Dial the phone number.
3 When the other party answers, speak
into the microphone.
4 When finished talking, press {OFF} or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
Note:
L Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet
room.
{OFF}
{V}, {^}
{REDIAL}
L If the other party has difficulty hearing
you, press {V} to decrease the speaker
volume.
L While on a call, you can switch from the
receiver to the speakerphone by
pressing {s}. To switch back to the
receiver, press {C}.
To dial after confirming the entered
number (Pre-dial)
1 Enter the phone number.
L The handset announces each button
you press, including {1} to {0}, {*}
(“Star”), {#} (“Pound”), {FLASH/
CALL WAIT} (“Flash”) and {Pause}.
L The announcement is heard at the
speaker volume. To increase or
decrease volume, press {^} or {V}.
L If you misdial, press {Clear}. Enter
the correct number.
L If a pause is required when dialing,
press {Pause} where needed
(page 17).
L To cancel, press {OFF}.
2 Press {C} or {s}.
3 When finished talking, press {OFF} or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
Note:
L If the Handset Talking Keypad is turned
off (page 44), the handset will not
announce the buttons you press.
The handset will not make
announcements, when:
• the Handset Talking Keypad is turned
off
• the Answering System is in use
• the handset has lost communication
with the base unit
• the base unit is announcing
• the base unit is making an outside
call.
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PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance
service users)
Using the handset
A pause is sometimes required when
making calls using a PBX or long distance
service.
For example, if you need to dial the line
access number “9” when making outside
calls with a PBX:
1 Press {9}.
2 Press {Pause}, then dial the phone
number.
Example:
9P15556667777
3 Press {C} or {s}.
Note:
L A 3.5 second pause is inserted each
time {Pause} or {P} is pressed. Press
repeatedly to insert longer pauses.
To adjust the receiver/speaker volume
during a conversation
There are 6 volume levels for the receiver
and the speaker.
To increase volume, press {^}.
To decrease volume, press {V}.
L The number of steps indicates the
volume level.
L The display shows the current volume
setting.
L If you try to increase/decrease volume
when it is at the maximum/minimum
level, the handset will beep 3 times.
L 3 levels (High, Medium and Low) are
available while using the headset.
To redial the last number dialed
To redial using the redial list (Memory
Redial)
The last 5 phone numbers dialed are
stored in the redial list.
1 Press {REDIAL}.
L The last number dialed is displayed.
L “Redial” and the displayed name or
phone number are announced.
2 Scroll to the desired number by
pressing {V} or {^}.
L The displayed name or phone
number is announced each time you
press {V} or {^} to scroll through the
list.
L The announcement is heard at the
speaker volume. To increase or
decrease volume, press {MENU}
after you enter the list, then press {^}
or {V}.
L You can also scroll down through the
list by pressing {REDIAL}.
L To exit the list, press {OFF}.
3 Press {C} or {s}.
L To erase an item, scroll to the item then
press {Erase}.
L If “No items stored” is displayed and
“Redial No items stored” is announced,
the list is empty.
L If the item does not have a name, or if
the name does not include letters,
numbers, or the & (“Ampersand”)
symbol, the phone number is
announced instead.
L If the Name Announcement is turned off
(page 44), the handset will not
announce a name or a phone number
displayed while you are searching.
1 Press {C} or {s}.
2 Press {REDIAL}.
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The handset will not make
announcements, when:
L the Name Announcement is turned
off
L the Answering System is in use
L the handset has lost communication
with the base unit
L the base unit is announcing
L the base unit is making an outside
call.
To put a call on hold
1 Press {HOLD/INTERCOM} during a
conversation.
L “Line on hold.” is displayed.
2 Press {HOLD/INTERCOM} again.
L “Hold” is displayed.
L You can search the caller list or
phonebook while a call is on hold. To
exit the list, press {OFF}. The call will
remain on hold.
To return to the call, press {C} or {s}.
Note:
L The base unit user can also take the call
by pressing {SP-PHONE}.
L If another phone is connected on the
same line (page 8), you can also take
the call by lifting its handset.
L If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an
alarm tone will start to sound and the
Ringer/Message Alert indicator will start
to flash rapidly. After 4 additional
minutes on hold, the call will be
disconnected.
Using the base unit
{HOLD/CONF}
{REDIAL}
VOLUME
{<}, {>}
{SP-PHONE}
and Indicator
MIC
1 Press {SP-PHONE}.
L The SP-PHONE indicator lights.
L “BC” displays.
2 Dial a phone number.
L The base unit announces each button
you press, including {1} to {0}, {*}
(“Star”), {#} (“Pound”), and {FLASH/
CALL WAIT} (“Flash”).
3 When the other party answers, talk into
the MIC (microphone).
4 To hang up, press {SP-PHONE}.
L The indicator light goes out.
Note:
L To switch to the handset while using the
base unit speakerphone:
– If the handset is off the base unit or
charger, press {C} or {s} on the
handset, then press {SP-PHONE} on
the base unit.
– If the handset is on the base unit , just
lift up the handset.
L If the Base Unit Talking Keypad is turned
off (page 44), the base unit will not
announce the entered number.
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The base unit will not make
announcements, when:
L the Base Unit Talking Keypad is
turned off
L the Answering System is in use using
the handset
L the handset is announcing.
Hands-free Digital Duplex
Speakerphone
For best performance, please note the
following:
L Talk alternately with the other party in
a quiet room.
L If you or the other party has difficulty
hearing the conversation, press
VOLUME {<} to decrease the
speaker volume.
To adjust the speaker volume during a
conversation
To increase volume, press VOLUME {>}.
To decrease volume, press VOLUME {<}.
L There are 8 volume levels. If you try to
increase/decrease volume when it is at
the maximum/minimum level, the base
unit will beep 3 times.
L The selected volume level is displayed
while you are adjusting the volume.
L If another phone is connected on the
same line (page 8), you can also take
the call by lifting its handset.
L If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an
alarm tone will start to sound. After 4
additional minutes on hold, the call will
be disconnected.
To redial the last number dialed
Press {SP-PHONE}, then press
{REDIAL}.
L “Redial” is announced.
L If the Base Unit Talking Keypad is turned
off (page 44), the base unit will not
announce.
To put a call on hold
Press {HOLD/CONF} during a
conversation.
L The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
To return to the call, press {SP-PHONE}.
L The handset user can also take the call
by pressing {C} or {s}.
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Making/Answering Calls
Answering calls
When a call is received, the unit rings,
“Incoming call” is displayed, and the
Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the
handset and “BC” on the base
unit flash rapidly. If you subscribe to Caller
ID, see page 27.
Using the handset
Ringer/Message
Alert Indicator
{C}
{s}
1 Lift the handset and press {C} or {s}.
L You can also answer a call by
pressing any button except {V}, {^},
or {OFF}. (Any key talk feature)
2 When finished talking, press {OFF} or
place the handset on the base unit or
charger.
{OFF}
Using the base unit
{SP-PHONE}
and Indicator
MIC
1 Press {SP-PHONE}.
2 Talk into the MIC.
3 To hang up, press {SP-PHONE}.
L To transfer the call to another
person, see page 33.
L If the ringer volume is turned off, the
unit will not ring (page 39).
Useful features during a call
MUTE button
You can mute your voice during a
conversation. While mute is turned on you
will be able to hear the other party, but the
other party will not be able to hear you.
Auto talk
This feature allows you to answer a call by
simply lifting the handset off the base unit
or charger. You do not need to press {C}.
To activate this feature, see page 43.
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
the next time a call is received.
Using the handset
Press {Mute}.
L “Mute” will flash.
L To release the mute, press {Mute}
again.
L If you press {C} or {s} to switch
between the receiver and speaker, the
mute will be released.
Using the base unit
Press {MUTE}.
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L The SP-PHONE indicator flashes.
L To release the mute, press {MUTE}
again.
FLASH button
Using the handset or base unit
Pressing {FLASH/CALL WAIT} allows
you to use special features of your host
PBX such as transferring an extension
call, or accessing optional telephone
services such as Call Waiting.
Note:
L Pressing {FLASH/CALL WAIT} cancels
temporary Tone Dialing mode or the
mute (page 15).
L To change the flash time, see page 43.
For Call Waiting service users
Using the handset or base unit
To use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to
your telephone company’s Call Waiting
service.
This feature allows you to receive calls
while you are already talking on the phone.
If you receive a call while on the phone,
you will hear a Call Waiting tone.
Press {FLASH/CALL WAIT} to answer
the 2nd call.
L The 1st call is put on hold while you
answer the 2nd call.
L To switch between calls, press {FLASH/
CALL WAIT}.
L Call Waiting service cannot be used
when the first call is put on hold, or the
Answering System is handling a call.
L If this function does not operate properly,
consult your telephone company for
details.
Call Waiting Caller ID display
If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call
Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID),
when a second call is received while
talking using the handset, the second
caller’s information will be displayed. After
you hear a call waiting tone while talking,
the display shows the caller’s name with
the phone number and
“----Waiting-----”.
Note:
L Contact your telephone company for
details about availability in your area,
and to verify that CWID is activated on
your telephone line.
L The caller’s information will only be
shown on the display of the handset
which is on the outside call.
L The second caller’s name will not be
announced even if the Talking Caller ID
feature is on (page 41).
Temporary tone dialing (for
rotary/pulse service users)
You can temporarily switch the dialing
mode to tone when you need to access
touch tone services (for example,
answering services, telephone banking
services, etc.).
Press {*} (TONE) on the handset or the
base unit before entering access numbers
which require tone dialing.
Note:
L The dialing mode will return to pulse
when you hang up.
Note:
L Please contact your telephone company
for details and availability of this service
in your area.
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Phonebook
Using the phonebook
The handset phonebook allows you to
make calls without having to dial manually.
You can add 50 names and phone
numbers to its phonebook and search for
phonebook entries by name.
Note:
L To store numbers for calling card access
(see “Chain Dial” on page 24), we
recommend you add pauses after each
item. Storing pauses with numbers will
prevent misdialing (page 17). The delay
time necessary will depend on your
telephone company.
Adding items to the phonebook
using the handset
1 Press {Phone book} (right soft key).
L “Phone book” is announced.
2 Press {Add}.
Enter name
3 Enter the name (max. 16 characters).
See the character table for entry, then
press {V}.
4 Enter the phone number (max. 32
digits).
L Each time you press {<}, a digit is
erased. To erase all of the digits,
press and hold {<}.
L If a pause is required when dialing,
press {P} where needed (page 17).
Enter phone no.
PL
5 Press {V}.
L If you want to change the name,
press {Edit}. The display returns to
step 3. Change the name.
L If you want to change the number,
press {^}. The display returns to step
4. Change the number.
Character table
The dial keys can be used to enter
characters. To enter a character, press the
appropriate dial key, repeatedly if
necessary. To enter another character that
is located on the same dial key, first press
{>} to move the cursor to the next space.
Key
{1} #&’ ( ) ; ,–./1
{2} abcABC2
{3} def DEF3
{4} ghi GHI 4
{5} jklJKL5
{6} mn o MN O 6
{7} pqr sPQRS7
{8} tuvTUV8
{9} wx y z WXYZ 9
{0} 0Space
{<} Erases the character to the left.
{>} Moves the cursor to the right.
For Name Announcement users
(page 44)
When entering initials or acronyms, we
recommend inserting a space between
each letter.
For example, to store the initials “ABC”,
enter a space after the A and B as shown.
Characters
6 Press {Save}.
L To add other items, repeat from step
2.
A B C
7 Press {OFF}.
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To correct a mistake
Use {<} to erase the incorrect character.
Each time you press {<}, a character is
erased. Re-enter the correct character.
Note:
L Press and hold {<} to erase all
characters or numbers.
Calling someone in the
phonebook
Phonebook items can be searched for
alphabetically by scrolling through the
phonebook items.
1 Press {Phone book} (right soft key).
L For quick search, you can skip to step
3.
2 Press {Search}.
0-9=Name search
dB
=Scroll list
3 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display
the desired item.
L To exit the phonebook, press {OFF}.
4 Press {C} or {s}.
L If “No items stored” is displayed and
“Phone book No items stored” is
announced in step 1, the phonebook is
empty.
L To view a phone number over 16 digits
long, repeat steps 1 to 3, then press
{Edit} and then {V}. When finished,
{OFF}.
press
To search for a name by initial
1 Press {Phone book} (right soft key).
2 Press {Search}.
3 Press the dialing button for the first
letter of the desired name until any
name with the same initial is displayed.
Ex. To find “Frank”, press {3}
repeatedly until the first item under “F”
is displayed.
L If there are no items beginning with
the character you selected, the first
item in the next alphabetical index will
be displayed.
4 Press {V} repeatedly until the desired
name is displayed.
Name Announcement
Name Announcement (page 44) is a
feature that announces names or phone
numbers shown on the display while you
are using the handset to search the
phonebook, caller list, redial list, and onetouch dialer, allowing you to confirm
displayed items audibly before making
calls.
Operation Announcement
When you press
{Phone book}
When you press
{V}, or {^} to
search an item
L If the item does not have a name, or if
the name does not include letters,
numbers, or the & (“Ampersand”)
symbol, the phone number is
announced instead.
L The announcement is heard at the
speaker volume (page 17). Perform the
following steps while searching:
(1) press {MENU},
(2) press {2} and
(3) press {^} or {V} to increase or
decrease volume.
“Phone book” is
announced.
The displayed
name or phone
number is
announced, each
time you scroll an
item by pressing
{V} or {^}.
1=1-touch dial
2=Volume
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