Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KX-TG2431. Panasonic
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This unit is comp atible with Caller ID. T o use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service of fered by your service provider . Please read these Operating Instruct ions before using the unit and save for future reference. For assistance, visit ou r website: http://www .
T able of Contents 2 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Introduction Your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessory informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important safety inst ructions . . . . . . . . . 6 For best performance .
T able of Contents For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 3 Screening your calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Listening to messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Listening to messages using the base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 4 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Thank you fo r purchasing a Panas onic cordless telephone . We recommend keeping a record of the following information for future re ference. Att ach your purchase receipt here. T rademarks: openLCR, openLCR.
Introduction For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 5 Accessory information Included acces sories T o order replacement accessorie s, call 1-800-332-5368. TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can call 1-866-605 -1277. Additional/replaceme nt accessories No.
Introduction 6 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Import ant safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury . 1. Read and understand all instructions.
Introduction For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 7 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 unit and is easily accessible. Battery T o reduce the risk of fire or inju ry to persons, read and follow these instructions.
Introduction 8 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). For best perfor mance Base unit location/ noise The base unit and handset use radio waves to communicate with each other .
Preparation For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 9 Connections Base unit Charger unit (KX-TG243 2 only) To single-line telephone jack (RJ11C) Telephone line cord To power outlet (120 V AC, 60 Hz) AC adaptor Raise the antenna. Fasten the AC adaptor cord.
Preparation 10 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Note: L Use only the included Panasonic AC adaptor PQL V19. L The AC adapto r must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) L The AC adaptor shoul d be connected to a vertically oriented or floor-mo unted AC outlet.
Preparation For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 11 Battery charge Place the handset on the base unit or charger for 6 hours before initia l use. L The unit will beep once, the CHARGE indicator will lig ht, and “ Charging ” will be displayed.
Preparation 12 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Battery performance After your Panasonic battery is fully charged, you can expect the foll owing performance: *1 Handset is off the base unit or charger but not in use.
Preparation For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 13 Controls and displays Controls Base unit A { LOCA TOR/INTERCOM 1 } B { LOCA TOR/INTERCOM 2 } C { LOCA TOR/INTERCOM } D { < } (Repe.
Preparation 14 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Handset A Speaker B Soft key C Headset jack D {C} (T ALK) E Navigator key F {s} (SP-PHONE) G {*} (TONE) H { P AUSE }{ REDIAL } I Ring.
Preparation For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 15 Display Base unit display items *1 KX-TG2432 only Handset displa y items Soft keys The handset features 2 soft keys. By pressing a soft key , you can select the function displayed directly above it.
Preparation 16 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the unit will announce the day a nd time each message was recorded by the answering system (page 42) when you play back messages.
Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 17 Making calls 1 Lift the handset and press {C} . L “ Talk ” will be displayed. 2 Dial the phone n umber. 3 When finished talking, press { OFF } or place the handset on the base unit or charger.
Making/Answering Calls 18 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). T o make a ca ll using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial li st. 1 Press { REDIAL } . L The last number diale d will be displayed. 2 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired number.
Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 19 Useful features during a call HOLD button This feature allows you to put an outside call on hold. KX-TG2431: Press { HOLD } during an outside call. L “ Hold ” will be displayed.
Making/Answering Calls 20 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Clarity booster This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is used in an area where there may be interference. During an outside call, this feature will be turned on automatically when necessary .
Making/Answering Calls For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 21 For Call W aiting se rvice users T o use Call Waiting, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Call W aiting service. This featu re allows you to receiv e calls while you are already talking on the phone.
Phonebook 22 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Using the phonebook The handset phonebook all ows you to make calls without havin g to dial manually . Y ou can add 50 names and phone numbers to the handset phone book and search for phonebook en tries by name.
Phonebook For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 23 Calling someone in the phonebook Phonebook items can be searched for alphabetically by scro lling through the phonebook items. 1 Press { Phonebook } . L For quick search, you can skip to step 3.
Phonebook 24 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Chain dial feature This feat ure allows you to dial phone numbers from the phonebook while you are on a call. Example: Using a long distance calling card 1 Dial from the phonebook: 1-800-012-3456 (Calling card access number).
Phonebook For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 25 Copying all items 1 Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Copy phonebook ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . 3 Scroll to “ Copy all items ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } .
Caller ID Service 26 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Using Caller ID service This unit is Caller ID compatible. T o use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to your telephone company’s Caller ID service.
Caller ID Service For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 27 Caller list Caller information for the l ast 50 different callers will be logg ed in the caller list.
Caller ID Service 28 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Editing a caller ’ s phone number before calling back Y ou can edit a phone nu mber in the cal ler list by removing its area co de and/or the long dist ance code “1”. 1 Press {V} or {^} to enter the caller list.
Caller ID Service For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 29 Erasing caller information Erasing a selected item 1 Press {V} or {^} to enter the caller list. 2 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to display the desired item. 3 Press { CLEAR } . L T o eras e other items, repeat from step 2.
Intercom Feature s 30 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Intercom Intercom calls can be made betwe en a handset and the base un it (and between 2 handsets, KX-TG2432 only). Note: L If you have difficulty hearing the other party while using the speaker , decrease the speaker volume .
Intercom Feature s For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 31 For KX-TG2432 users Call the desired unit by selecting th e extension number , shown in the upper right of each handset’s display .
Intercom Feature s 32 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). T ransferring a call (KX- TG2432 only) Outside calls can be transferred from one handset to the other . 1 During an outsi de call, press { INTERCOM } . L The call will be put on hold.
Programmable Settings For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 33 Guide to handset programming For your reference, a chart of all progra mmable functions is printed be low .
Programmable Settings 34 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). *1 Can be used to ac tivate Caller IQ. See the leaflet included with this unit for more information. *2 “ Activate CIQ? ” is displayed if you have not subscribed to openLCR service.
Programmable Settings For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 35 Handset ringer tone Y ou can change the ringer tone heard when an outside call is received. There are 3 tones and 4 melodies. The default setting is “ Tone 1 ”. 1 Press { MENU } .
Programmable Settings 36 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Call options Auto t alk When this fe ature is turned on , you can answer a call by l ifting the handset off the base unit or charger without pressing {C} . The default setting is OFF .
Programmable Settings For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 37 Display options Handset LCD contrast Y ou can adjust the h andset display contrast. There are 6 levels. Th e default setting is level 3. 1 Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Initial setting ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } .
Programmable Settings 38 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Note: L The setting should stay at 7 00 ms unless pressing { Flash } fails to pick up the Call W aiting call. L If the unit is connected via a PBX, certain PBX functions (call transferring, etc.
Programmable Settings For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 39 1 Handset: Press { MENU } . 2 Scroll to “ Initial setting ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } . 3 Scroll to “ Registration ” by pressing {V} or {^} , then press { > } .
Programmable Settings 40 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Programming via direct commands Y ou can also program most features using “direct commands”—special codes that take you directly to the feature you wish to progra m and allow yo u to select the desired setting.
Programmable Settings For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 41 *1 KX-TG2432 only . Note: L If you make a mistake or enter the wrong code, press { OFF } then start again b y pressing { MENU } .
Answering System Features 42 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Answering system The unit contains an answering system which can answer and record calls for you when you are unava ilable to answer the phone. For details about memory capacity , see page 46.
Answering System Features For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 43 T o play ba ck the greeting message Press { GREETING CHECK } . Erasing your greeting message Press { GREETING CHECK } , and then press { ERASE } while your greeting message is playing.
Answering System Features 44 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Listening to messages When new messages have been recorded: – The MESSAGE indicator on the base unit will flash. – The message indi cator on the h andset will flash slowly if the message alert feature is turn ed on (page 50).
Answering System Features For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 45 Note: L Caller informa tion for the era sed messages will remain in the caller list. Listening to messages using the handset When new messages have been recorded, “ New message ” is displayed .
Answering System Features 46 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Calling back (Caller ID subscribe rs only) If Caller ID information was received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to a messag e. Press { Call } during playback.
Answering System Features For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 47 Remote operation Using a touch tone phon e, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages. The unit’s voice guidance will prompt you to press certain dial keys to perform different operations.
Answering System Features 48 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). *1 If pushed within the first 5 secon ds of a message, the previous message will be played . *2 T o re sume operation, enter a remote command within 15 seconds, or the voice guidance will start.
Answering System Features For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 49 Ring count Y ou can change the number of times the phone rings before the uni t answers calls. Y ou can select “ 2 ”, “ 3 ”, “ 4 ” (default), “ 5 ”, “ 6 ”, “ 7 ”, or “ Toll saver ”.
Answering System Features 50 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Message alert Y ou can select whether or not the message indicator on the handset will flash when new messages have been recorded (page 44). The default setting is OFF . 1 Press { MENU } .
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 51 Belt clip Y ou can hang the handset on your belt or pocket using the included belt clip. T o atta ch the belt clip T o remove the belt clip While pressing the top of the clip ( 1 ), pull the right edge in the direction of the arrow ( 2 ).
Useful Information 52 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). W all mounting Base unit The base unit can be mounted on a wall phon e plate. 1 Connect the AC adaptor and the telephone line cord. 2 Insert the hooks on the wall m ountin g adaptor into the holes ( A ) an d ( B ) on the base unit.
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 53 3 Adjust the adaptor to hold the base unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. 4 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the uni t, then slide it down.
Useful Information 54 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Charger unit (KX-TG2432 only) The charger can be wall mounted, as shown below . 1 Connect the AC adaptor. 2 Drive the screws (not included) into the wall using the wall mount template (see below).
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 55 Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages will be displayed on the handset. *1 KX-TG2432 only Display message Cause & solution Busy L The called handset is in use.
Useful Information 56 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). T roubleshooting General use Programmable settings Problem Cause & solution The unit does not work. L Make sure that the battery is installed correctly (page 10). L Check the connections (page 9).
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 57 Making/answering calls, Intercom Phonebook Problem Cause & solution Static is heard, sound cuts in and out. Interference from other electrical units. L Move the handset and the ba se unit away from other electrical appliances.
Useful Information 58 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Caller ID While storing an item in the phonebook, the handset starts to ring. L A call is being received. Answer the call and start again from the beginning after hanging up. Copying stopped w ith an item displayed.
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 59 Answering system The display exits the caller list while searching. L The handset automatically exits after 1 minute of inactivity . Problem Cause & solution I cannot listen to messages from a remote location.
Useful Information 60 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Battery charge Power failure Problem Cause & solution “ Recharge battery ” is displayed, 7 flashes or the handset beeps intermittently. L Fully charge the battery (page 11).
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 61 Import ant information abou t subscription services In order to use Ca ller ID, Call W aiting, or Call W aiting Call er ID (CWID), yo u must first contact your telephone company and subscribe to the desired service.
Useful Information 62 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). FCC and other information This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACT A. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US:ACJ----------.
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 63 When you hold the phone to your ear , noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid.
Useful Information 64 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). openLCR service for the Caller IQ feature This unit is compatible with service provided by openLCR. Important: See the leafle t included w ith this unit for more information. L If you have any questio ns regardin g the openLCR service, visit www .
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 65 T echnical information Base unit Operating environ ment: 5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F) Frequency: 2.4 GHz – 2.48 GHz Dimensions: Approx. height 125 mm x width 140 mm x depth 135 mm (4 29 / 32 " x 5 1 / 2 " x 5 5 / 16 ") Mass (Weight): Approx.
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✄ Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 67 W arranty Panasonic T elephone Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your telephone (identified in your Operatin.
Useful Information 68 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Limited W arranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited W arranty ONL Y COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
Useful Information For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). 69 Customer services Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .
Index 70 For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PAN A (7262). Index A Accessories: 5 Answering calls: 18 Answering system: 42 Auto talk: 18 , 36 B Backlit display: 15 Backlit handset keypad: 15 Base un.
Index For assistance, please call 1-800-211-PANA (726 2). 71 Registration: 38 Remote code: 48 Remote operation: 47 Ring count: 49 Ringer T one: 35 Vo l u m e : 34 Ringer off: 18 , 34 Rotary service, t.
If you need assistance with setup or opera tion; 1 Visit our website: http://www.pana sonic.com/consumersupport 2 Contact us via the web at: http ://www.panasoni c.co m/contactinfo 3 Call us at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or 1-800-833 -9626 TTY users (hearing or speech impaired users) can ca ll 1-877-833-8855.
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