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... Calls Making calls 14 Answering calls 14 Useful features during a call 15 Intercom 16 Phonebook Phonebook 17 Speed dial 19 Programming Menu list 20 Alarm 24 Silent mode 24 Call block 25 Other programming 26 Registering a unit 26 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 27 Caller list 27 Answering System Answering system 29 Turning the answering system on/off .........29 Greeting message 29 Listening to messages 30 Remote operation 31 Answering system settings 32 2 Useful Information Voice mail service 34 Wall mounting (Charger only 35 Error messages 36 Troubleshooting...
... Calls Making calls 14 Answering calls 14 Useful features during a call 15 Intercom 16 Phonebook Phonebook 17 Speed dial 19 Programming Menu list 20 Alarm 24 Silent mode 24 Call block 25 Other programming 26 Registering a unit 26 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 27 Caller list 27 Answering System Answering system 29 Turning the answering system on/off .........29 Greeting message 29 Listening to messages 30 Remote operation 31 Answering system settings 32 2 Useful Information Voice mail service 34 Wall mounting (Charger only 35 Error messages 36 Troubleshooting...
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Battery R We recommend using a telephone (other compatible Panasonic units use this manual. R Only use with this product only, in accordance with or identified for possible special disposal instructions. Check with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in this battery. at a convenient, high, and central location with local codes for use a compatible base unit (or charger) to charge the batteries. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. R Do not mix old and new batteries. The...
Battery R We recommend using a telephone (other compatible Panasonic units use this manual. R Only use with this product only, in accordance with or identified for possible special disposal instructions. Check with no obstructions between the handset and base unit in this battery. at a convenient, high, and central location with local codes for use a compatible base unit (or charger) to charge the batteries. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. R Do not mix old and new batteries. The...
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... Handset display items Item Meaning Within base unit range Out of base unit range The line is in use . Getting Started n KX-TGC220 series: page 3 A B C D E F G HI Charge contacts Speaker MjN/MkN VOL.: (Volume up/down) MANSWER ON/OFFN ANSWER ON/OFF indicator M N (PLAY/STOP) Message indicator M N (Repeat) M N (Skip) MERASEN MLOCATORN R You can select either "English" or "Español" as the voice guidance language 12 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
... Handset display items Item Meaning Within base unit range Out of base unit range The line is in use . Getting Started n KX-TGC220 series: page 3 A B C D E F G HI Charge contacts Speaker MjN/MkN VOL.: (Volume up/down) MANSWER ON/OFFN ANSWER ON/OFF indicator M N (PLAY/STOP) Message indicator M N (Repeat) M N (Skip) MERASEN MLOCATORN R You can select either "English" or "Español" as the voice guidance language 12 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
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...: "Yes" a MSELECTN 3 Record a greeting message. The default setting is used . a MSTOPN a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 13 When Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock format is "Tone". Getting Started Other settings Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your own greeting message instead of the answering system. "Tone": For tone dial service. See page 29 for : KX-TGC220 series (page 3) You can record your telephone line service. of using a pre-recorded greeting message.
...: "Yes" a MSELECTN 3 Record a greeting message. The default setting is used . a MSTOPN a MOFFN For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 13 When Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock format is "Tone". Getting Started Other settings Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your own greeting message instead of the answering system. "Tone": For tone dial service. See page 29 for : KX-TGC220 series (page 3) You can record your telephone line service. of using a pre-recorded greeting message.
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... press MDN (Pause) on the handset. Any key answer: You can turn the ringer off, press and hold MkN until the unit beeps. 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number and press MZN. 2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Press MDN or MCN repeatedly...
... press MDN (Pause) on the handset. Any key answer: You can turn the ringer off, press and hold MkN until the unit beeps. 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number and press MZN. 2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN or place the handset on the base unit or charger. Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Press MDN or MCN repeatedly...
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...: R After holding for rotary/pulse service users) Press * (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. Temporary tone dialing (for 10 minutes, the call is displayed. When 3 or more handsets are already talking on , is disconnected. 1 Press MCALL WAITN to receive calls while you must first subscribe with outside party) can be transferred or a conference call waiting tone. Mute 1 Press MMUTEN during a call. Making/Answering Calls Useful features during a call Hold 1 Press MMENUN during...
...: R After holding for rotary/pulse service users) Press * (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. Temporary tone dialing (for 10 minutes, the call is displayed. When 3 or more handsets are already talking on , is disconnected. 1 Press MCALL WAITN to receive calls while you must first subscribe with outside party) can be transferred or a conference call waiting tone. Mute 1 Press MMUTEN during a call. Making/Answering Calls Useful features during a call Hold 1 Press MMENUN during...
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... MMENUN. 18 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help you can change group names MbN: "Group name" a MSELECTN a Edit the name (10 characters max.). Groups To search by first character Press the dial key (0 to dial manually. 1 During an outside call . a MOKN 4 Edit the phone number if necessary. a MSELECTN 2 times 6 MOFFN Erasing entries Erasing an entry 1 Find the desired entry (page 18...
... MMENUN. 18 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help you can change group names MbN: "Group name" a MSELECTN a Edit the name (10 characters max.). Groups To search by first character Press the dial key (0 to dial manually. 1 During an outside call . a MOKN 4 Edit the phone number if necessary. a MSELECTN 2 times 6 MOFFN Erasing entries Erasing an entry 1 Find the desired entry (page 18...
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... 80 ms A Off - - To turn off , select "Manual". (Caller ID subscribers only) To use this product ("Tone 3" - It is only available in this feature, set the date and time first (page 13). *5 If you do not need to automatically adjust the date and time each time caller information including date and time is not displayed when scrolling through the display menus. Programming Sub-menu 1 Set tel line Call sharing*2 Registration Change language Sub-menu 2 Set dial mode*2 Set flash time*2, *8 Set line mode*2, *9 -
... 80 ms A Off - - To turn off , select "Manual". (Caller ID subscribers only) To use this product ("Tone 3" - It is only available in this feature, set the date and time first (page 13). *5 If you do not need to automatically adjust the date and time each time caller information including date and time is not displayed when scrolling through the display menus. Programming Sub-menu 1 Set tel line Call sharing*2 Registration Change language Sub-menu 2 Set dial mode*2 Set flash time*2, *8 Set line mode*2, *9 -
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... receiver volume at "700 ms" unless pressing MFLASHN fails to turning the silent mode on the base unit or charger. Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting is in standby mode. a MSELECTN "Off" "Once" "Daily" Turns alarm off (page 14) in use, the alarm will not ring for 3 minutes once or daily. An alarm sounds daily at the set time for outside calls. 7 MSELECTN a MOFFN Note: R To stop the...
... receiver volume at "700 ms" unless pressing MFLASHN fails to turning the silent mode on the base unit or charger. Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting is in standby mode. a MSELECTN "Off" "Once" "Daily" Turns alarm off (page 14) in use, the alarm will not ring for 3 minutes once or daily. An alarm sounds daily at the set time for outside calls. 7 MSELECTN a MOFFN Note: R To stop the...
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... search from the same area code, caller information is displayed in the same format as a missed call is displayed. Contact your PBX supplier. The next time someone calls from the most recent call has ended, the caller's phone number is customized by the unit as the edited number. - After the call to a Caller ID service. R If the unit is replaced on a handset. Contact your service provider/telephone company for the last 50 callers...
... search from the same area code, caller information is displayed in the same format as a missed call is displayed. Contact your PBX supplier. The next time someone calls from the most recent call has ended, the caller's phone number is customized by the unit as the edited number. - After the call to a Caller ID service. R If the unit is replaced on a handset. Contact your service provider/telephone company for the last 50 callers...
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... indicator on the base unit lights up. Turning the answering system on /off Base unit Press MANSWER ON/OFFN to answer the phone. If you erase or do not record your own greeting message, the unit plays a pre-recorded greeting asking callers to callers even though their messages are not recorded and the unit plays a different pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to stop recording.a MOFFN Using a pre-recorded greeting message The unit provides 2 pre-recorded greeting messages: - For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 29 "Messages...
... indicator on the base unit lights up. Turning the answering system on /off Base unit Press MANSWER ON/OFFN to answer the phone. If you erase or do not record your own greeting message, the unit plays a pre-recorded greeting asking callers to callers even though their messages are not recorded and the unit plays a different pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to stop recording.a MOFFN Using a pre-recorded greeting message The unit provides 2 pre-recorded greeting messages: - For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 29 "Messages...
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... M N (STOP) MERASEN Operation Adjust the speaker volume Repeat message*1 Skip message Stop playback Erase currently playing message *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is not in use the MPLAYN soft key, if displayed, to all messages Play greeting message Record greeting message Turn answering system on the base unit flashes. - Answering System Resetting to a pre-recorded greeting message If you want to use a pre-recorded greeting message once you record your own greeting message, you need to the receiver, press M N. Using the handset When new...
... M N (STOP) MERASEN Operation Adjust the speaker volume Repeat message*1 Skip message Stop playback Erase currently playing message *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message is not in use the MPLAYN soft key, if displayed, to all messages Play greeting message Record greeting message Turn answering system on the base unit flashes. - Answering System Resetting to a pre-recorded greeting message If you want to use a pre-recorded greeting message once you record your own greeting message, you need to the receiver, press M N. Using the handset When new...
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..., hang up. a M N Erasing all messages 1 MMENUN#325 2 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN a MOFFN Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you to press certain dial keys to perform different operations. Key *6 Operation Reset to a pre-recorded greeting message *1 If pressed within 10 seconds after a voice guidance prompt, the unit disconnects your call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages or change the remote code. 1 MMENUN#306 2 Enter the desired 3-digit remote access code. 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Deactivating remote operation Press * in...
..., hang up. a M N Erasing all messages 1 MMENUN#325 2 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN a MOFFN Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you to press certain dial keys to perform different operations. Key *6 Operation Reset to a pre-recorded greeting message *1 If pressed within 10 seconds after a voice guidance prompt, the unit disconnects your call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages or change the remote code. 1 MMENUN#306 2 Enter the desired 3-digit remote access code. 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Deactivating remote operation Press * in...
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... greeting message is leaving a message, you can listen to the call through the handset's speaker. Answering system settings Call screening While a caller is played back. To adjust the speaker volume, press MDN or MCN repeatedly. The default setting is "4 rings". R You can either hang up ) *1 If pressed within 10 seconds after the long beep. a MSAVEN 3 MOFFN Number of times the phone rings "Ring count" before the unit answers calls. You can change the number of rings before the unit answers a call...
... greeting message is leaving a message, you can listen to the call through the handset's speaker. Answering system settings Call screening While a caller is played back. To adjust the speaker volume, press MDN or MCN repeatedly. The default setting is "4 rings". R You can either hang up ) *1 If pressed within 10 seconds after the long beep. a MSAVEN 3 MOFFN Number of times the phone rings "Ring count" before the unit answers calls. You can change the number of rings before the unit answers a call...
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... voice mail tones. - If you are recorded by a continuous dial tone after the phone stops ringing, your service provider/telephone company's voice mail access number. "New Voice Mail" is displayed if message indication service is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company for details of dial tones followed by your service provider/telephone company, not your access number (24 digits max.). Useful Information Voice mail service Voice mail is available. 1 MMENUN#330 R The speakerphone turns on /off The default setting is connected to voice mail...
... voice mail tones. - If you are recorded by a continuous dial tone after the phone stops ringing, your service provider/telephone company's voice mail access number. "New Voice Mail" is displayed if message indication service is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company for details of dial tones followed by your service provider/telephone company, not your access number (24 digits max.). Useful Information Voice mail service Voice mail is available. 1 MMENUN#330 R The speakerphone turns on /off The default setting is connected to voice mail...
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.... R The handset you entered. R Recording was inserted. R There is no power or No link. Invalid Requires subscription to the base unit and try again. Move closer to Caller ID. R You have been canceled. R The handset is in use . R You must subscribe to reset the unit. R A wrong type of battery such as Alkaline or Manganese was too short. Busy Call phone company for your access # Check tel line Error!! Cause...
.... R The handset you entered. R Recording was inserted. R There is no power or No link. Invalid Requires subscription to the base unit and try again. Move closer to Caller ID. R You have been canceled. R The handset is in use . R You must subscribe to reset the unit. R A wrong type of battery such as Alkaline or Manganese was too short. Busy Call phone company for your access # Check tel line Error!! Cause...
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... line to a known working telephone. General use Problem The handset does not turn on the handset. I cannot register a handset to turn on the base unit or charger to a base unit. R Fully charge the batteries (page 10). R The handset has not been registered to reset the unit. If the working telephone does not operate properly, contact your service provider/telephone company. Cause/solution R Change the display language (page 12). Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or flashes. Cause/solution R Place the handset on even after following the instructions...
... line to a known working telephone. General use Problem The handset does not turn on the handset. I cannot register a handset to turn on the base unit or charger to a base unit. R Fully charge the batteries (page 10). R The handset has not been registered to reset the unit. If the working telephone does not operate properly, contact your service provider/telephone company. Cause/solution R Change the display language (page 12). Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or flashes. Cause/solution R Place the handset on even after following the instructions...
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... base unit and the telephone line jack. Useful Information Problem I cannot make long distance calls. Turn it (page 26). R Move closer to the base unit. R The dialing mode may be shorter. Change the setting (page 13). is time to replace the batteries (page 9). R It is displayed, or - R The handset is heard, sound cuts in an area with a dry cloth and charge again. The handset does not ring. Noise is not registered to the base unit. I cannot make a call. R Silent mode...
... base unit and the telephone line jack. Useful Information Problem I cannot make long distance calls. Turn it (page 26). R Move closer to the base unit. R The dialing mode may be shorter. Change the setting (page 13). is time to replace the batteries (page 9). R It is displayed, or - R The handset is heard, sound cuts in an area with a dry cloth and charge again. The handset does not ring. Noise is not registered to the base unit. I cannot make a call. R Silent mode...
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....panasonic.com/help Change the unit's number of rings. Turn it on (page 32). Voice mail Problem "New Voice Mail" is turned off . You can answer your service provider/telephone company, you . Cause/solution R The answering system is shown on your calls. Cause/solution R This notification is set . I remove this notification by listening to the message, dial the voice mail number provided by 1 from the display? How do I cannot operate the answering system remotely. To listen to the message. R The recording time is displayed...
....panasonic.com/help Change the unit's number of rings. Turn it on (page 32). Voice mail Problem "New Voice Mail" is turned off . You can answer your service provider/telephone company, you . Cause/solution R The answering system is shown on your calls. Cause/solution R This notification is set . I remove this notification by listening to the message, dial the voice mail number provided by 1 from the display? How do I cannot operate the answering system remotely. To listen to the message. R The recording time is displayed...
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... 52 Registration: 26 Hold: 15 I Intercom: 16 K Key tone: 22 L Line mode: 23 M Making calls: 14 Missed calls: 27 Mute: 15 P Pause: 14 Phonebook: 17 Power failure: 10 R Redialing: 14 Ringer ID: 18 Ringer tone: 21 Rotary/pulse service: 15 S Silent mode: 24 Speed dial: 19 SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): 14 T Temporary tone dialing: 15 Time adjustment: 22 Transferring calls: 15 Troubleshooting: 37 TTY: 49 V VM (Voice mail): 34 Voice guidance language: 12 Voice mail: 32, 34 Volume Receiver: 14 Ringer (Base unit): 14 Ringer (Handset): 14, 21 Speaker: 14 W Wall mounting: 35
... 52 Registration: 26 Hold: 15 I Intercom: 16 K Key tone: 22 L Line mode: 23 M Making calls: 14 Missed calls: 27 Mute: 15 P Pause: 14 Phonebook: 17 Power failure: 10 R Redialing: 14 Ringer ID: 18 Ringer tone: 21 Rotary/pulse service: 15 S Silent mode: 24 Speed dial: 19 SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): 14 T Temporary tone dialing: 15 Time adjustment: 22 Transferring calls: 15 Troubleshooting: 37 TTY: 49 V VM (Voice mail): 34 Voice guidance language: 12 Voice mail: 32, 34 Volume Receiver: 14 Ringer (Base unit): 14 Ringer (Handset): 14, 21 Speaker: 14 W Wall mounting: 35