KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... locator 21 Intercom 21 Power back-up operation 22 Phonebook Phonebook 24 Speed dial 26 Programming Menu list 27 Alarm 32 Silent mode 33 Call block 33 Other programming 35 Registering a unit 35 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 37 Caller list 37 Answering System Answering system 39 Turning the answering system on/off .........39 Greeting message 39 2 Listening to messages 40 Advanced new message alerting features 41 Remote operation 42 Answering system settings 44 Useful Information Voice mail service 46 Wall mounting 47 Error messages 50 Troubleshooting 51 FCC...
... locator 21 Intercom 21 Power back-up operation 22 Phonebook Phonebook 24 Speed dial 26 Programming Menu list 27 Alarm 32 Silent mode 33 Call block 33 Other programming 35 Registering a unit 35 Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service 37 Caller list 37 Answering System Answering system 39 Turning the answering system on/off .........39 Greeting message 39 2 Listening to messages 40 Advanced new message alerting features 41 Remote operation 42 Answering system settings 44 Useful Information Voice mail service 46 Wall mounting 47 Error messages 50 Troubleshooting 51 FCC...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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...: A nickel metal hydride battery that is a power failure. Important Information Important safety instructions When using your base unit: - Do not use with this battery. Check with the base unit (or charger). R For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your product, basic safety precautions should always be harmful if swallowed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 7 Battery R We recommend using a telephone (other . Do not allow...
...: A nickel metal hydride battery that is a power failure. Important Information Important safety instructions When using your base unit: - Do not use with this battery. Check with the base unit (or charger). R For maximum coverage and noise-free communications, place your product, basic safety precautions should always be harmful if swallowed. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 7 Battery R We recommend using a telephone (other . Do not allow...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... desired setting. 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Date and time 1 MMENUN#101 2 Enter the current month, date, and year by another handset or the base unit.*1 Someone is using the line. *1 KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Base unit display items n KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Item Meaning "Greeting only" is on hold. Caller messages are not recorded. (page 44) Language settings Display language You can select either "English" or "Español" as the voice guidance language of base unit range The line...
... desired setting. 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Date and time 1 MMENUN#101 2 Enter the current month, date, and year by another handset or the base unit.*1 Someone is using the line. *1 KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Base unit display items n KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Item Meaning "Greeting only" is on hold. Caller messages are not recorded. (page 44) Language settings Display language You can select either "English" or "Español" as the voice guidance language of base unit range The line...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. "Tone": For tone dial service. The default setting is faster than usual. Getting Started 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Note: R If the indicator flashes when the handset is not placed on the base unit or charger, battery consumption is "Tone". "Pulse": For rotary/pulse dial service. 1 MMENUN#120 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN 16 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. "Tone": For tone dial service. The default setting is faster than usual. Getting Started 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Note: R If the indicator flashes when the handset is not placed on the base unit or charger, battery consumption is "Tone". "Pulse": For rotary/pulse dial service. 1 MMENUN#120 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN 16 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Press MjN or MkN repeatedly while talking. Making/Answering Calls Making calls Using the handset 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. If the handset is sometimes required when making outside calls with the call sharing mode on (page 31). - Note: R To switch back to dial the line access number "9" when making calls using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the phonebook, a pause is inserted...
Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Press MjN or MkN repeatedly while talking. Making/Answering Calls Making calls Using the handset 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. If the handset is sometimes required when making outside calls with the call sharing mode on (page 31). - Note: R To switch back to dial the line access number "9" when making calls using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the phonebook, a pause is inserted...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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.... R To turn the ringer off , press and hold , press M N. You can answer the call even if the handset is placed on the base unit flashes. Adjusting the ringer volume Handset Press MjN or MkN repeatedly to select the desired volume. Mute Handset 1 Press MMUTEN during an outside call. 2 MbN: "Hold" a MSELECTN 3 To release hold MkN until the unit beeps. Making/Answering Calls Answering calls Using the handset When a call is being received, the SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly...
.... R To turn the ringer off , press and hold , press M N. You can answer the call even if the handset is placed on the base unit flashes. Adjusting the ringer volume Handset Press MjN or MkN repeatedly to select the desired volume. Mute Handset 1 Press MMUTEN during an outside call. 2 MbN: "Hold" a MSELECTN 3 To release hold MkN until the unit beeps. Making/Answering Calls Answering calls Using the handset When a call is being received, the SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... clarity when the handset is used , this feature is turned on , is turned on automatically when necessary. Flash Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 MFLASHN allows you are talking to hear the voice of the person you will hear a call , or accessing optional telephone services. For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users To use call , press MMUTEN. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 19 Note: R To change the flash time, see page...
... clarity when the handset is used , this feature is turned on , is turned on automatically when necessary. Flash Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 MFLASHN allows you are talking to hear the voice of the person you will hear a call , or accessing optional telephone services. For call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users To use call , press MMUTEN. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 19 Note: R To change the flash time, see page...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... unit. Power back-up mode. Note: R You can program "Power failure" and the default setting is registered: 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. 2 Within 1 minute, place the handset on the base unit to start power back-up operation When a power failure occurs, the charged handset temporarily supplies power to the Making calls during a power failure. Using the Smart function key Press M N to answer the page. This allows you to make intercom calls. Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 When the batteries are registered: - Continuous use...
... unit. Power back-up mode. Note: R You can program "Power failure" and the default setting is registered: 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. 2 Within 1 minute, place the handset on the base unit to start power back-up operation When a power failure occurs, the charged handset temporarily supplies power to the Making calls during a power failure. Using the Smart function key Press M N to answer the page. This allows you to make intercom calls. Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 When the batteries are registered: - Continuous use...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... changed. a MSELECTN "Off" Turns alarm off , select "Manual". (Caller ID subscribers only) To use this feature on the current telephone line condition. "Daily" An alarm sounds daily at 5 minute intervals (snooze function). a MOKN 32 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help This setting automatically maintains receiver volume at the set time(s). 4 Proceed with supplied key detectors, the display shows "1: Detector1". *10 If you register...
... changed. a MSELECTN "Off" Turns alarm off , select "Manual". (Caller ID subscribers only) To use this feature on the current telephone line condition. "Daily" An alarm sounds daily at 5 minute intervals (snooze function). a MOKN 32 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help This setting automatically maintains receiver volume at the set time(s). 4 Proceed with supplied key detectors, the display shows "1: Detector1". *10 If you register...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... does not provide a Caller ID service. - A handset is correct (page 14). Caller list Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting is replaced on the base unit or charger. - To exit, press MOFFN. "Private caller": The caller requests not to the oldest. To use Caller ID features, you know who is displayed. The unit announces in the caller list from the most recent call, or MDN to search from the most...
... does not provide a Caller ID service. - A handset is correct (page 14). Caller list Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting is replaced on the base unit or charger. - To exit, press MOFFN. "Private caller": The caller requests not to the oldest. To use Caller ID features, you know who is displayed. The unit announces in the caller list from the most recent call, or MDN to search from the most...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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....panasonic.com/help 39 If you recorded your own greeting message - If you use either: - Handset 1 To turn on: MMENUN#327 To turn on the base unit displays the total number of 64 messages can use the pre-recorded greeting message, the unit automatically switches to another pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to callers even though their messages are unavailable to answer the phone. Answering System Answering system Available for: KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series (page 3) The answering system can answer and record calls for base unit...
....panasonic.com/help 39 If you recorded your own greeting message - If you use either: - Handset 1 To turn on: MMENUN#327 To turn on the base unit displays the total number of 64 messages can use the pre-recorded greeting message, the unit automatically switches to another pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to callers even though their messages are unavailable to answer the phone. Answering System Answering system Available for: KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series (page 3) The answering system can answer and record calls for base unit...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... to call n From the phonebook: 1 MMENUN#338 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 41 turn on the new message alert setting. The base unit beeps 2 times every minute until the phone number is not answered. Storing a phone number to a pre-recorded greeting message *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a new message arrival when new messages are recorded. Answering System Key 8 MPAUSEN 9 or MSTOPN 0 *4*3 *5 *6 Operation Turn answering system on Pause message*2 Stop recording Stop playback Turn answering system off Erase currently playing message Erase all...
... to call n From the phonebook: 1 MMENUN#338 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 41 turn on the new message alert setting. The base unit beeps 2 times every minute until the phone number is not answered. Storing a phone number to a pre-recorded greeting message *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a new message arrival when new messages are recorded. Answering System Key 8 MPAUSEN 9 or MSTOPN 0 *4*3 *5 *6 Operation Turn answering system on Pause message*2 Stop recording Stop playback Turn answering system off Erase currently playing message Erase all...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... to new messages, you must enter your phone number from the new message alert call feature. Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you can listen to " a MSELECTN 3 MMENUN a MbN: "Erase" a MSELECTN 4 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN a MOFFN R The new message alert setting is "Inactivate". - "Inactivate": You can listen to play the new message from outside and access the 42 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help a MSAVEN a MOFFN Listening to messages After you answer the new message alert...
... to new messages, you must enter your phone number from the new message alert call feature. Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you can listen to " a MSELECTN 3 MMENUN a MbN: "Erase" a MSELECTN 4 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN a MOFFN R The new message alert setting is "Inactivate". - "Inactivate": You can listen to play the new message from outside and access the 42 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help a MSAVEN a MOFFN Listening to messages After you answer the new message alert...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. Note: R If you to press 1 to perform a specific operation, or press 2 to listen to more available operations. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 43 Answering System 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 step 2 on the answering system remotely 1 Dial your call. Voice guidance n When...
... from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. Note: R If you to press 1 to perform a specific operation, or press 2 to listen to more available operations. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 43 Answering System 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 step 2 on the answering system remotely 1 Dial your call. Voice guidance n When...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... message recording time allowed for the 3rd time. Change the number of rings of the 5th ring when there are no new messages. Answering system settings Call screening Handset / Base unit*1 While a caller is "3 min". 1 MMENUN#305 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. "Toll saver": The unit's answering system answers at the end of the 2nd ring when new messages have been recorded, or at the end of the voice mail service so that this unit's answering system answers calls before the voice mail service of times the phone rings "Ring...
... message recording time allowed for the 3rd time. Change the number of rings of the 5th ring when there are no new messages. Answering system settings Call screening Handset / Base unit*1 While a caller is "3 min". 1 MMENUN#305 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. "Toll saver": The unit's answering system answers at the end of the 2nd ring when new messages have been recorded, or at the end of the voice mail service so that this unit's answering system answers calls before the voice mail service of times the phone rings "Ring...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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...Password To erase the voice mail access number 1 MMENUN#331 2 Press and hold MCLEARN until all digits are not sure which setting is connected to voice mail service. - If you have been recorded. Once you are erased. Turning VM tone detection on the base unit, you are recorded by a continuous dial tone after the phone stops ringing, your telephone. is displayed if message indication service is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company's voice mail system answers calls for you when you have new voice mail messages. Messages...
...Password To erase the voice mail access number 1 MMENUN#331 2 Press and hold MCLEARN until all digits are not sure which setting is connected to voice mail service. - If you have been recorded. Once you are erased. Turning VM tone detection on the base unit, you are recorded by a continuous dial tone after the phone stops ringing, your telephone. is displayed if message indication service is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/telephone company's voice mail system answers calls for you when you have new voice mail messages. Messages...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... handset (page 35). Check the connections. R Another unit is flashing slowly. Listen to the base unit. Cause/solution R Change the display language (page 14). Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in use Problem The handset does not turn on even after installing charged batteries. R Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect the line to have been recorded. Wait and try again. R Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to a base unit. I cannot read. General use . The base unit beeps...
... handset (page 35). Check the connections. R Another unit is flashing slowly. Listen to the base unit. Cause/solution R Change the display language (page 14). Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in use Problem The handset does not turn on even after installing charged batteries. R Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect the line to have been recorded. Wait and try again. R Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to a base unit. I cannot read. General use . The base unit beeps...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... handset is turned off (page 33). Move closer. R Silent mode is turned off (page 33). R The ringer volume is too far from sources of interference. Change the setting (page 16). still flashes, - I cannot make or answer a call . R If you have long distance service. 52 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help R An outside line is being used . - Useful Information Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or flashes. I cannot make a call . Cause/solution R Battery charge is used...
... handset is turned off (page 33). Move closer. R Silent mode is turned off (page 33). R The ringer volume is too far from sources of interference. Change the setting (page 16). still flashes, - I cannot make or answer a call . R If you have long distance service. 52 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help R An outside line is being used . - Useful Information Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or flashes. I cannot make a call . Cause/solution R Battery charge is used...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... remote access code (page 43). To listen to the message, dial the voice mail number provided by pressing and holding # until the unit beeps. 54 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help After subscribing, you may need to remove all messages from the display? Answering system Problem The unit does not record new messages. Change the unit's number of rings. R The answering system is turned off . Useful Information Problem The 2nd caller's information is not displayed during an outside call waiting...
... remote access code (page 43). To listen to the message, dial the voice mail number provided by pressing and holding # until the unit beeps. 54 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help After subscribing, you may need to remove all messages from the display? Answering system Problem The unit does not record new messages. Change the unit's number of rings. R The answering system is turned off . Useful Information Problem The 2nd caller's information is not displayed during an outside call waiting...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... reduction: 19 P Pause: 17 Phonebook: 24 Power failure (power back-up operation): 22 R Redialing: 17 Ringer ID: 25 Ringer tone: 29 Rotary/pulse service: 19 S Silent mode: 33 Smart function key (NR key): 15 Speed dial: 26 SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): 17 T Talking Caller ID: 37 Temporary tone dialing: 19 Time adjustment: 29 Transferring calls: 20 Troubleshooting: 51 TTY: 63 V VM (Voice mail): 46 Voice guidance language: 14 Voice mail: 44, 46 Volume Receiver: 17 Ringer (Base unit): 18 Ringer (Handset): 18, 29 Speaker: 17 W Wall mounting: 47
... reduction: 19 P Pause: 17 Phonebook: 24 Power failure (power back-up operation): 22 R Redialing: 17 Ringer ID: 25 Ringer tone: 29 Rotary/pulse service: 19 S Silent mode: 33 Smart function key (NR key): 15 Speed dial: 26 SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): 17 T Talking Caller ID: 37 Temporary tone dialing: 19 Time adjustment: 29 Transferring calls: 20 Troubleshooting: 51 TTY: 63 V VM (Voice mail): 46 Voice guidance language: 14 Voice mail: 44, 46 Volume Receiver: 17 Ringer (Base unit): 18 Ringer (Handset): 18, 29 Speaker: 17 W Wall mounting: 47