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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.
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Table of Contents Introduction Caller ID Service Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Caller ID service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 5 Talking Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 For best performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Caller list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Viewing the caller list using the Preparation handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Connec
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Table of Contents 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 messag
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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
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Introduction Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is Important safety subsequently used. instructions 12. Unplug the product from power outlets and refer servicing to an authorized When using the product, basic safety service center when the following precautions should always be followed to conditions occur: reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or A. When the power cord is damaged personal injury. or frayed. 1. Read and understand all
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Introduction L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately L The AC adaptor is used as the main shielded from external RF (radio disconnect device. Ensure that the AC frequency) energy. [The product outlet is installed near the product and is operates in the frequency range of 2400 easily accessible. MHz to 2481 MHz, and the power output Battery is 125 mW (max.)] Do not use the To reduce the risk of fire or
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Introduction L The maximum calling distance may be shortened when the product is used in For best performance the following places: Near obstacles such as hills, tunnels, undergrounds, Base unit location/noise near metal objects such as wire fences, The base unit and handset use radio etc. waves to communicate with each other. L Operating near 2.4 GHz electrical For maximum distance and noise-free appliances may cause interference. operation, we recommend the follow
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Preparation Connections Base unit Single-Line Telephone Jack (RJ11C) Fasten the cords. *Noise Filter Hooks (For DSL users) *Not included Telephone Line Cord Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC Adaptor Power Outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Charger unit 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 t
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Preparation L “Charge completed” is displayed If you subscribe to a DSL service when the battery has been fully charged. L Please attach a noise filter (contact your The CHARGE indicator will remain lit. DSL provider) to the telephone line Base unit 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),
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Preparation Battery strength Battery performance You can confirm the battery strength on the After your Panasonic battery is fully handset display. charged, you can expect the following performance: Battery icon Battery strength Operation Operating time 5 Fully charged While in use Up to 5 hours 6 Medium (talking) 7 Low While not in use Up to 11 days *1 When flashing: needs (standby) to be recharged. While in use when Up to 2 hours 8 Discharged the Hearing Aid mode is Telecoil Recharging th
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Preparation For proper operation press the bone conduction earpiece against a bone near Battery replacement the ear. If battery performance diminishes, make Normally, sound enters the ear canal and sure you have cleaned the charge vibrates the eardrum. People feel the contacts and fully charged the battery. The vibration within the inner ear and battery needs to be replaced if any of the comprehend it as it is received by the following are displayed after a few phone auditory nerve.
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Preparation Controls and displays Controls Base unit BC D A L K N M I G J H F E Y O P Q X R W V U S T A Display M Speaker B {ANSWER ON} N Antenna ANSWER ON indicator O {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} C {STOP} P {FLASH/CALL WAIT} D NEW MESSAGE indicator Q {MUTE} E {MESSAGE/SLOW TALK} R {HOLD/CONF} (Conference) F {SKIP} S {SP-PHONE} (Speakerphone) G {REPEAT} SP-PHONE indicator H {ERASE} T MIC (Microphone) I {GREETING CHECK} U VOLUME {<} {>} J {GREETING REC} (Recording) V CHARGE indicator K {MEMO} W {REDIAL} L
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Preparation Handset Charger unit H A I A J B B K A Charge contacts L B Charge indicator C M D Using the navigator key E Scrolls up {^} and down {V} N the function menu, the caller list and the phonebook. O Increases {^} or decreases F {V} the handset ringer and P receiver/speaker volumes. G Q R 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 Na
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Preparation Display Rcvd Phone calls book Base unit display items Displayed Meaning item E Flashes when message memory is full. Note: E Flashes when the date and L In these operating instructions, soft key time need to be set. names are written inside brackets, the C “C” is displayed same way as other unit keys. when a handset user is Example: operating the Answering Unit keys: {C}, {OFF}, etc. System, or when the Soft keys: {Select}, {Save}, etc. Talking Keypad (page 44) or Name Anno
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Preparation Example: June 15, 2005 L The display changes to the selected Press {0}{6} {1}{5} {0}{5}. language. Date:06.15.2005 L You can also select a language by Time:12:00 AM pressing {V} or {^}. KAM/PM SaveL 5 Press {Save} or {Salvar}, then press 2 Enter the current hour and minute {OFF}. (12-hour clock format) by selecting 2 digits for each. Note: Example: 9:30 PM L If you select a language you cannot Press {0}{9} {3}{0}. read, press {MENU} {0} {8} {1} {Save} Date:06.15.2005 to c
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Making/Answering Calls L If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press {V} to decrease the speaker Making calls volume. L While on a call, you can switch from the Using the handset receiver to the speakerphone by pressing {s}. To switch back to the receiver, press {C}. Display To dial after confirming the entered Soft Keys number (Pre-dial) {C} {OFF} {V}, {^} {s} 1 Enter the phone number. L The handset announces each button you press, including {1} to {0}, {*} (“Star”), {#} (“Pou
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Making/Answering Calls PAUSE button (for PBX/long distance To redial using the redial list (Memory service users) Redial) Using the handset The last 5 phone numbers dialed are A pause is sometimes required when stored in the redial list. making calls using a PBX or long distance 1 Press {REDIAL}. service. L The last number dialed is displayed. For example, if you need to dial the line access number “9” when making outside L “Redial” and the displayed name or calls with a PBX: phone number
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Making/Answering Calls The handset will not make Using the base unit announcements, when: {HOLD/CONF} 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 {REDIAL} {SP-PHONE} VOLUME 1 Press {HOLD/INTERCOM} during a and Indicator {<}, {>} conversation. MIC L “Line on hold.” is displayed. 1 Press {SP-PHONE}. 2 Press {HOLD/INT
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Making/Answering Calls L If another phone is connected on the The base unit will not make same line (page 8), you can also take announcements, when: the call by lifting its handset. L the Base Unit Talking Keypad is L If a call is kept on hold for 6 minutes, an turned off alarm tone will start to sound. After 4 L the Answering System is in use using additional minutes on hold, the call will the handset be disconnected. L the handset is announcing. Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone
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Making/Answering Calls Using the base unit 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 {SP-PHONE} Ringer/Message and Indicator Alert 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
