Panasonic of North America 96NKX TG8231 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Expandable Digital Cordless

Answering System

Model No. KX-TG8231

with 2 Handsets

Model No.

KX-TG8232

KX-TG8231

This unit is compatible with Caller ID. To use this feature, you must
subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your telephone service
provider.

Charge the handset batteries for 7 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/help for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto
Rico.

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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 all instructions carefully.

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
moist 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.
Incorrect reassembly can cause
electric shock when the product is
subsequently used.

12. Unplug the product from power
outlets and take 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

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WARNING:

LTo prevent the risk of fire or electrical

shock, do not expose the product to
rain or any type of moisture.

LUnplug 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 emitting and contact the
Panasonic Call Center at 1-800-211­PANA (1-800-211-7262).

LDo not spill liquids (detergents,

cleansers, etc.) onto the telephone
line cord plug, or allow it to become
wet at all. This may cause a fire. If the
telephone line cord plug becomes
wet, immediately pull it from the
telephone wall jack, and do not use.

LDo not place or use this product near

automatically controlled devices such
as automatic doors and fire alarms.
Radio waves emitted from this
product may cause such devices to
malfunction resulting in an accident.

LCompletely insert the AC adaptor/

power plug into the power outlet.
Failure to do so may cause electric
shock and/or excessive heat resulting
in a fire.

LRegularly remove any dust, etc. from

the AC adaptor/power plug by pulling
it from the power outlet, then wiping
with a dry cloth. Accumulated dust
may cause an insulation defect from
moisture, etc. resulting in a fire.

CAUTION:

Installation

LNever install telephone wiring during

a lightning storm.

LNever install telephone line jacks in

wet locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.

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LNever touch uninsulated telephone

wires or terminals unless the
telephone line has been
disconnected at the network
interface.

LUse caution when installing or

modifying telephone lines.

LDo not touch the plug with wet hands.
LThe 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.

LUse only the battery(ies) specified.
LDo not mix old and new battery(ies).
LDo not dispose of the battery(ies) in a

fire. They may explode. Check with
local waste management codes for
special disposal instructions.

LDo not open or mutilate the

battery(ies)
corrosive and may cause burns or
injury to the eyes or skin. The
electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.

LExercise 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.

LCharge the battery(ies) provided with

or identified for use with this product
only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified
in this manual.

LOnly use a compatible base unit (or

charger) to charge the battery(ies).
Do not tamper with the base unit (or
charger). Failure to follow these

.

Released electrolyte is

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instructions may cause the
battery(ies) to swell or explode.

Medical

LConsult 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 product
operates in the frequency range of

1.92 GHz to 1.93 GHz, 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 energy.

Notice for product disposal, transfer,
or return

LThis product can store your private/

confidential information. To protect
your privacy/confidentiality, we
recommend that you erase the
information such as phonebook or
caller list entries from the memory
before you dispose, transfer or return
the product.

For best performance

Base unit location/avoiding noise

The base unit and other compatible
Panasonic units use radio waves to
communicate with each other.
LFor maximum coverage and noise-

free communications, place your
base unit:
– at a convenient, high, and central

location with no obstructions
between the handset and base unit
in an indoor environment.

– away from electronic appliances

such as TVs, radios, personal
computers, wireless devices or
other phones.

– avoid facing radio frequency

transmitters, such as external
antennas of mobile phone cell
stations (avoid putting the base unit
on a bay window or near a window).

LCoverage and voice quality depends

on the local environmental conditions.

LIf the reception for a base unit location

is not satisfactory, move the base unit
to another location for better
reception.

Environment

LKeep the product away from electrical

noise generating devices, such as
fluorescent lamps and motors.

LThe product should be kept free from

excessive smoke, dust, high
temperature, and vibration.

LThe product should not be exposed to

direct sunlight.

LDo not place heavy objects on top of

the product.

LWhen you leave the product unused

for a long period of time, unplug the
product from the power outlet.

LThe 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.

LThe maximum calling distance may

be shortened when the product is
used in the following places: Near
obstacles such as hills, tunnels,
underground, near metal objects such
as wire fences, etc.

LOperating the product near electrical

appliances may cause interference.

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Move away from the electrical
appliances.

Routine care

LWipe the outer surface of the product

with a soft moist cloth. Do not use
benzine, thinner, or any abrasive
powder.

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