Panasonic KX-TG2236S manual

Preparation Basic Operation Advanced Operation Useful Information Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use. Caller ID Compatible PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico 2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone Operating Instructions Model No. KX-TG2236S[...]

2 Caller ID and Call Waiting Service and Voice Mail 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 the phone line with the first caller, require[...]

3 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use (p. 12). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wirele[...]

Contents 4 Preparation Location of Controls ...................................................................... 6 Display ............................................................................................. 8 Settings ...........................................................................................11 Connections ..............[...]

5 Preparation Cordless Telephone Answering System Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Intercom .........................................................................................46 Transferring a Call Using the Intercom .........................................47 Voice Mail Service ............................[...]

Location of Controls 6 Base unit MU T E TE RINGER I N T INT E R C O M ERCOM HO L D LD[...]

7 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Handset CH EDI T CAL L L W A WA I T PA USE USE TONE TONE VOICE MAIL VOICE MAIL 9 8 3 2 1 6 5 4 7 0 IN IN T ERCOM SP - P HONE F U N C T IO N FUNCTION MUTE CLEAR CLEAR HOL D REDI AL FL AS H H Antenna Display (p. 8) (CLEAR) Button (p. 35, 39, 45) (MUTE) Button (p. 51) (FUNCTION) Button (p[...]

Recharge 8 Display The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These display prompts are shown below. The battery needs to be charged. Place the handset on the base unit to charge the battery (p. 13). The display shows that you have received new calls (p. 29). To check the new calls, lift the handset and press Ö or Ñ . The [...]

9 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Please lift up and try again. During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (ex. 1 hour, 6 minutes and 35 seconds). The battery strength is also displayed (p. 13). The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Place the handset on the base unit and try again.[...]

10 When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory memory is full (p. 34, 39). While programming procedure, the handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move closer to the base unit and try again. Save error Directory full Display[...]

11 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Settings Connections • 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.) • To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 58. • If your unit is c[...]

12 Settings Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before initial use. • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator lights and a beep sounds. Installing the Battery in the Handset[...]

13 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Up to 11 days Operation Operating time While in use (TALK) Up to 5 hours While not in use (Standby) • The battery operating time may be shortened depending on usage conditions, such as viewing the Caller ID Caller List or directory list, and ambient temperature. • Clean the handse[...]

14 Dialing Mode If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. 1 Press (FUNCTION) . 2 Scroll to “ Program ” by pressing Ö or Ñ . 3 Press á . 4 Scrol[...]

15 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. 1 Press (FUNCTION) . 2 Scroll to “ Program ” by pressing Ö[...]

-------------- H Set flash time Save mailbox# Voicemail tone Set line mode Set dial mode Talk switching CallerID edit LCD contrast -------------- -------------- H Save directory Ringer volume Ringer pattern Program -------------- 16 Programmable Functions You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit . The displa[...]

17 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing or . If you want to use this feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. Make sure the unit is not being used an[...]

18 Programmable Functions Ringer Volume You can program the handset or base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the handset or base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. With the handset 1 Press (FUNCTION) . 2 Scroll to [...]

19 Preparation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Ringer Pattern You can select the handset or the base unit ringer pattern out of 6 patterns. When an incoming call is being received, the unit rings in the selected pattern. Your phone comes from the factory set to 1. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off [...]

20 LCD Contrast You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. 1 Press (FUNCTION) . 2 Scroll to “ Program ” by pressing Ö or Ñ . 3 Press á . 4 Scroll[...]

21 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1 Press . 2 Dial a phone number. • The dialed number is displayed. • After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. 3 To hang up, press (OFF) or place the handset on the base unit. ?[...]

22 Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following: • Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. • If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press Ö to decrease the speaker volume. • If the other party ’ s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation, press Ö to decrease the s[...]

23 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) To dial after confirming the entered number 1 Dial a phone number. • If you misdial, press (CLEAR) . One digit is erased. Dial the correct phone number. 2 Press . OR To have a hands-free phone conversation, press , and when the other party answers, talk into the microphone. •[...]

24 Making Calls To adjust the receiver volume (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW) or speaker volume (6 levels) while talking To increase, press Ñ . To decrease, press Ö . • The display will return to the length of the call. While using • Each time you press Ö or Ñ , the volume level will change among 3 levels (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW). Your phone comes from [...]

25 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1 Press (SP-PHONE) . • The SP-PHONE indicator lights. 2 Dial a phone number. 3 When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone). 4 To hang up, press (SP-PHONE) . • The indicator light goes out. • To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone: ?[...]

26 Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following: • Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. • If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press VOLUME to decrease the speaker volume. • If the other party ’ s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation, press VOLUME to decrea[...]

Base Unit 1 Press (SP-PHONE) . • The SP-PHONE indicator lights. 2 Talk into the MIC . 3 To hang up, press (SP-PHONE) . • The indicator light goes out. • You can select the ringer volume while a call is being received. Press (MUTE/RINGER) while the base unit is just ringing. To set to OFF, press and hold (MUTE/RINGER) . • When the handset an[...]

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29 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. • The display will show, for example, the following. • You can go to the directory list by pressing á (p. 42). 2 To search from the most recent call, press Ö . To search from the oldest call, press Ñ . • To scroll between callers[...]

30 Ex. When you search from the most recent call: SMITH,JACK 1-222-333-4444 3:10P JUN10 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. Press Ö . Press Ö . Press Ö . Press Ö . Press Ö . To return to the previous caller, press Ñ . To exit the Caller List, press (OFF) . • If there is no name information for a caller, the display will only show the p[...]

31 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Scroll to the desired caller by pressing Ö or Ñ . 3 Press or . • The displayed phone number is dialed automatically. TURNER,CINDY 1-234-456-7890 11:20A JAN12 ✕ 3 Talk 12344567890 Calling Back from the Caller List • In some cases[...]

32 Using the Caller List Editing the Caller ’ s Phone Number You can edit a phone number into one of 3 patterns (see below a , b , and c on this page) to call back or store it into the directory. The Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature (p. 33) This feature will allow the unit to edit a Caller ID number into one of 3 patterns you desired for you au[...]

33 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) The Caller ID Number Auto Edit Feature There are 3 patterns of phone number ( a , b , and c on page 32). This feature allows your phone to automatically edit an in-coming Caller ID number into one pattern you preferred, and display the Caller ID number with that pattern on the han[...]

34 Using the Caller List Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List. 2 Scroll to the caller you want to store in the directory by pressing Ö or[...]

Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. To erase a speci fi c caller from the Caller List 35 Basic Operation For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1 Press Ö or Ñ to enter the Caller List.[...]

36 Speed Dialer Storing Phone Numbers You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the base unit. The dialing buttons ( (0) to (9) ) function as memory stations. Make sure the unit is not being used. 1 Press (AUTO/PROGRAM) . • The IN USE/CHARGE indicator flashes. 2 Enter a phone number up to 22 digits. • If you misdial, press (AUTO/PROGRAM) twice t[...]

37 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Dialing a Stored Number 1 Press (SP-PHONE) . • The SP-PHONE indicator lights. 2 Press (AUTO/PROGRAM) . 3 Press a memory station number ( (0) to (9) ) . • The stored number is dialed. • Numbers stored in the base unit can only be dialed from the base unit. Advanced Operation[...]

38 Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset. All directory items are sorted by the fi rst word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display. Storing Names and Numbers Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off th[...]

39 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)[...]

40 #& ’ () , – ./ 1 ab c A B C 2 de f D E F 3 g h iG HI 4 jklJ K L 5 mn oM N O 6 pq r s P Q R S 7 tu v T U V 8 w xyz W X Y Z 9 0 Blank To move the cursor to the left To move the cursor to the right (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (0) Ü á 123456789 1 0 1 1 Number of times key is pressed Entering Names and Symbols The handset dialing bu[...]

41 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: 1 Press (FUNCTION) . 2 Press á at “ Save directory ” . 3 Press (8) four times. 4 Press (6) three times, then press á to move the cursor to the right. 5 Press (6) . 6 Press á twice to enter a blank. 7 Press (5) four times. 8 Press (6) three times, then[...]

42 Finding Stored Items You can search the directory using the handset. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. 1 Press Ü or á to enter the directory list. • You can go to the Caller List by pressing á (p. 29). 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Scroll to the desired caller by pres[...]

43 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1 Press Ü or á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Scroll to the desired item that you want to dial by pressing Ö or Ñ . • To search for the item by initial, see page 42. • To exit the directory list, press (OFF) . 4 Press or . • The numb[...]

44 Editing Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. 1 Press Ü or á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Scroll to the directory item you want to change by pressing Ö or Ñ , and press á . • To search for the item by initial, see page 42. • If you do not[...]

45 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Erasing Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. 1 Press Ü or á to enter the directory list. 2 Press Ö or Ñ . • The fi rst item is displayed. 3 Scroll to the directory item that you want to erase by pressing Ö or Ñ . • To search for the item by [...]

46 Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset 1 Handset: Press (HOLD/INTERCOM) . Talk to the paged party after the beeps. • “ Intercom ” is displayed. 2 Base unit: When the other party ’ s voice is heard, answer using the MIC . 3 To end the intercom, press (OFF) on the [...]

47 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) During an intercom call: • If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the base unit speaker volume by pressing VOLUME . • If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to ring. To answer, press , or (SP-PHONE) . Transferring a Call U[...]

48 Voice mail service is an electronic on-line answering system offered by your telephone company. After subscribing, the voice mail system can answer calls automatically for you when your line is busy or if calls are not answered, and caller can leave their messages at the voice mail box virtually located at the telephone company. After the voice [...]

* For quick access to your voice mail box by using (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) or (VM) , you may add pauses between your voice mail box access number and your mail box password in step 6. EX. 1-222-333-4444 PPPP 8888 Your voice mail box access number Your mail box password Pauses Pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) once creates a 3.5 seconds delay and counts [...]

50 Voice Mail Service • If “ Voicemail ” still remains on the display or the VM indicator still fl ashes even if you have listened to your voice mail message(s), press (FUNCTION) , and press and hold (CLEAR) until the unit beeps. “ Voicemail ” will disappear and the VM indicator will turn off. • If your voice mail service uses a voice [...]

51 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Special Features[...]

52 Special Features For Call Waiting Service Users Press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) or (FLASH/CALL!WAIT) if you hear a call-waiting tone while talking. • The fi rst call is put on hold and you can answer the second call. • To return to the fi rst caller, press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) or (FLASH/CALL!WAIT) again. • The call waiting ser[...]

53 For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) FLASH Button Pressing (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) or (FLASH/CALL!WAIT) allows you to use special features of your host PBX such as transferring an extension call or accessing special telephone services (optional) such as call waiting. • Pressing (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) or (FLASH/CALL!WAIT[...]

54 Wall Mounting This unit can be mounted on a wall phone plate. 2 Connect the AC adaptor. 3 Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow. • The word “UP” should face upward. 1 Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard.[...]

55 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 4 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. • Raise the antenna. • Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected. 5 To charge the handset battery: Fix the charge contacts ( # ) and insert the hook to the handset hole ( $ ). •[...]

56 H You can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the belt clip. To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip Headset Jack The illustration headset is a KX-TCA88. Connecting an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect an optional headset to the headset jack as shown below. Belt Clip Plugging an optional h[...]

57 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Battery Replacement A nickel cadmium battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for i[...]

58 Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use the Panasonic T-adaptor KX-J66. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Standard Telephone Single-Line Telephone Jack T-Adaptor (KX-J66) Telephone Line Cord[...]

59 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Troubleshooting Problem The unit does not work. “ N o Remedy • Check the settings (p. 11 – 15). • Charge the battery fully (p. 12). • Clean the charge contacts and charge again (p. 13). • Install the battery properly (p. 12). • Place the handset on the base unit a[...]

60 Troubleshooting Problem You cannot program items, such as the dialing mode. Previously programmed information is erased. You cannot store a name and phone number in the directory. While programming or searching, the unit starts to ring and stops the program/ search. The unit does not display the caller ’ s name and/or phone number. Remedy • [...]

61 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Problem The handset display exits the Caller List. When a second call is received during a conversation, the unit does not display the new caller ’ s name and/or phone number. You cannot page the handset. You cannot redial by pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) . “ R e c Remedy • Do [...]

62 Troubleshooting Problem You cannot have a conversation using the headset. If you cannot solve your problem Remedy • Make sure that an optional headset is connected properly (p. 56). • may have been pressed. If “ SP - p ho ne ” is displayed on the handset, press to continue the conversation with the headset. • Call our customer call cen[...]

63 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or personal injury. 1 1. Read and understand all instructions. 1 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 1 3[...]

64 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fi re or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions. 1. Use only the battery(ies) speci fi ed. 2. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fi re. They may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyt[...]

65 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn ’ t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also[...]

66 FCC and Other Information Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR.[...]

Specifications 67 Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) ■ Base unit Power Supply: AC Adaptor (120 V AC, 60 Hz) Power Consumption: Standby: Approx. 3.2 W Maximum: Approx. 5 W Frequency: 2.41 GHz – 2.48 GHz Dimensions (H x W x D) : Approx. 84 mm x 180 mm x 215 mm (3 5 ⁄ 16 " x 7 3 ⁄ 32 " x 8 15 ⁄ 32[...]

68 Index A Accessories ................................... 2 Answering calls ........................... 27 Auto talk ................................ 17, 27 Automatic Security Code Setting .5 1 B Backlit LCD ................................. 24 Base location ................................. 3 Battery, Charge ....................... 3, 12 Battery [...]

69 Panasonic Telephone Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “ the warrantor ” ) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, whi[...]

70 Customer Services Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST. or send e-mail : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase par[...]

71 For product service • Call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) for the location of an authorized servicenter. • Panasonic ’ s e-mail address for customer inquiries: consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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, det[...]

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 Infanter í a, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 PQQX13456ZA-BM S0602-0 If you need assis[...]