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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...://www.panasonic.com/help 7 Important Information Important safety instructions When using your base unit: - Battery R We recommend using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. The electrolyte is unable to communicate with or identified for example, near a swimming pool. 2. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use with this battery. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. R Charge the batteries...
...://www.panasonic.com/help 7 Important Information Important safety instructions When using your base unit: - Battery R We recommend using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. The electrolyte is unable to communicate with or identified for example, near a swimming pool. 2. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For best performance Base unit location/avoiding noise The base unit and other compatible Panasonic units use with this battery. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. R Charge the batteries...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... 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. R When flashing: The call is "English". 1 MMENUN#110 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. Example: July 15, 2014 07 15 14 3 MOKN 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Caller messages are not recorded. (page 44) Language settings Display language You...
... 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. R When flashing: The call is "English". 1 MMENUN#110 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. Example: July 15, 2014 07 15 14 3 MOKN 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Caller messages are not recorded. (page 44) Language settings Display language You...
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. "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 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". "Tone": For tone dial service.
Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service. "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 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". "Tone": For tone dial service.
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... when making outside calls with the call using a PBX or long distance service. Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Press MjN or MkN repeatedly while talking. Press M N on the handset, then press MZN on the base unit. Redialing the last number dialed MZN a MREDIALN Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number and press MZN. 2 When you need to dial the line access number "9" when making calls using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed...
... when making outside calls with the call using a PBX or long distance service. Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Press MjN or MkN repeatedly while talking. Press M N on the handset, then press MZN on the base unit. Redialing the last number dialed MZN a MREDIALN Using the speakerphone 1 Dial the phone number and press MZN. 2 When you need to dial the line access number "9" when making calls using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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.... R To turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing any dial key. R The base unit user can take the call by pressing M N. Mute Handset 1 Press MMUTEN during an outside call is disconnected. Making/Answering Calls Answering calls Using the handset When a call is placed on the base unit or charger (page 15). R A handset user can take the call by pressing MZN. (KX-TGE240 series: page 3) Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MHOLDN during a call. 2 To return to select the desired volume. Any key answer: You...
.... R To turn the ringer off temporarily by pressing any dial key. R The base unit user can take the call by pressing M N. Mute Handset 1 Press MMUTEN during an outside call is disconnected. Making/Answering Calls Answering calls Using the handset When a call is placed on the base unit or charger (page 15). R A handset user can take the call by pressing MZN. (KX-TGE240 series: page 3) Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MHOLDN during a call. 2 To return to select the desired volume. Any key answer: You...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... the desired setting. 4 Press MOKN to the call . 2 To switch between calls, press MCALL WAITN. Note: R To change the flash time, see page 31. R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes. 2 To return to exit. Handset clarity booster This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is not available using the speakerphone. Making/Answering Calls Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MMUTEN during a call waiting tone. Flash Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 MFLASHN allows you to clearly, by...
... the desired setting. 4 Press MOKN to the call . 2 To switch between calls, press MCALL WAITN. Note: R To change the flash time, see page 31. R The SP-PHONE indicator flashes. 2 To return to exit. Handset clarity booster This feature can improve sound clarity when the handset is not available using the speakerphone. Making/Answering Calls Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MMUTEN during a call waiting tone. Flash Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 MFLASHN allows you to clearly, by...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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.... Power back-up mode. However, some functions such as Caller ID and phonebook are registered: - Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 When the batteries are fully charged, operating time of the handset other functions. Making/Answering Calls Making an intercom call Handset 1 Press M N to answer the page. 2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN. a MSELECTN 3 When you finish talking, press MINTERCOMN. Note: R You can program "Power failure" and the default setting is registered: 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number...
.... Power back-up mode. However, some functions such as Caller ID and phonebook are registered: - Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 When the batteries are fully charged, operating time of the handset other functions. Making/Answering Calls Making an intercom call Handset 1 Press M N to answer the page. 2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN. a MSELECTN 3 When you finish talking, press MINTERCOMN. Note: R You can program "Power failure" and the default setting is registered: 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... ring service (such as IDENTA-RING), select a tone (tone 1 to pick up the handset to answer a call . *14 Generally, the line mode setting should not be displayed for 1 minute and is received. Go to automatically adjust the date and time each handset. n Once: Enter the desired month and date. To turn this product are used with permission of 3 separate alarm times can also be changed. This setting automatically maintains receiver volume at the set...
... ring service (such as IDENTA-RING), select a tone (tone 1 to pick up the handset to answer a call . *14 Generally, the line mode setting should not be displayed for 1 minute and is received. Go to automatically adjust the date and time each handset. n Once: Enter the desired month and date. To turn this product are used with permission of 3 separate alarm times can also be changed. This setting automatically maintains receiver volume at the set...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... call, or MDN to a Caller ID service of the units: - Note: R Even when there are unviewed missed calls, "Missed call is being received, the caller information is received, the handsets and/or base unit announce the caller's name or phone number received from the standby display if the following every ring. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to the oldest. Caller list Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting...
... call, or MDN to a Caller ID service of the units: - Note: R Even when there are unviewed missed calls, "Missed call is being received, the caller information is received, the handsets and/or base unit announce the caller's name or phone number received from the standby display if the following every ring. To use Caller ID features, you must subscribe to the oldest. Caller list Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... callers. Handset 1 To turn on: MMENUN#327 To turn on/off : MMENUN#328 2 MOFFN Note for you when you use either: - Answering System Answering system Available for: KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series (page 3) The answering system can answer and record calls for base unit and handset: R When the answering system is turned on, the message counter on the base unit displays the total number of 64 messages can also set to "Greeting only", callers' messages are unavailable to answer the phone...
... callers. Handset 1 To turn on: MMENUN#327 To turn on/off : MMENUN#328 2 MOFFN Note for you when you use either: - Answering System Answering system Available for: KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series (page 3) The answering system can answer and record calls for base unit and handset: R When the answering system is turned on, the message counter on the base unit displays the total number of 64 messages can also set to "Greeting only", callers' messages are unavailable to answer the phone...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... Key 8 MPAUSEN 9 or MSTOPN 0 *4*3 *5 *6 Operation Turn answering system on . The base unit calls a phone number you of a message, the previous message is turned on Pause message*2 Stop recording Stop playback Turn answering system off Erase currently playing message Erase all messages 1 MMENUN#325 2 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN a MOFFN Advanced new message alerting features Audible message alert This feature allows the base unit to beep to messages from that call n From the phonebook: 1 MMENUN#338 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 41 store a phone number...
... Key 8 MPAUSEN 9 or MSTOPN 0 *4*3 *5 *6 Operation Turn answering system on . The base unit calls a phone number you of a message, the previous message is turned on Pause message*2 Stop recording Stop playback Turn answering system off Erase currently playing message Erase all messages 1 MMENUN#325 2 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN a MOFFN Advanced new message alerting features Audible message alert This feature allows the base unit to beep to messages from that call n From the phonebook: 1 MMENUN#338 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 41 store a phone number...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... can listen to play new messages (without entering the remote access code). - This is set phone number 1 MMENUN#338 2 MbN: "Notification to " a MSELECTN 3 MMENUN a MbN: "Edit" a MSELECTN 4 Edit the name if necessary (16 characters max.). Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you must enter your messages. "Inactivate": You can call your phone number from the new message alert call feature. Answering System 2 MbN: "Notification to " a MSELECTN a MADDN 3 MbN: "Manual" a MSELECTN 4 Enter the desired...
... can listen to play new messages (without entering the remote access code). - This is set phone number 1 MMENUN#338 2 MbN: "Notification to " a MSELECTN 3 MMENUN a MbN: "Edit" a MSELECTN 4 Edit the name if necessary (16 characters max.). Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you must enter your messages. "Inactivate": You can call your phone number from the new message alert call feature. Answering System 2 MbN: "Notification to " a MSELECTN a MADDN 3 MbN: "Manual" a MSELECTN 4 Enter the desired...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... within 10 seconds after the long beep. The default setting is selected During remote operation, the unit's voice guidance starts and prompts you to press 1 to perform a specific operation, or press 2 to listen to your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. This code prevents unauthorized parties from a touch-tone phone. 2 After the greeting message starts, enter your call. Using the answering system remotely 1 Dial your phone number from listening to more available...
... within 10 seconds after the long beep. The default setting is selected During remote operation, the unit's voice guidance starts and prompts you to press 1 to perform a specific operation, or press 2 to listen to your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. This code prevents unauthorized parties from a touch-tone phone. 2 After the greeting message starts, enter your call. Using the answering system remotely 1 Dial your phone number from listening to more available...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... answering system can answer the call waiting, voice mail, and unlimited local/regional/long distance calls, please note the following: R To use this : - Change the number of rings of the voice mail service so that this setting. - Select "Greeting only" in step 2 on the base unit*1. Call screening can then hang up , or enter your voice mail service. a MSAVEN a MOFFN *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Number of times the phone rings "Ring count" before the unit answers a call . 1 MMENUN#211 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. Caller's recording time...
... answering system can answer the call waiting, voice mail, and unlimited local/regional/long distance calls, please note the following: R To use this : - Change the number of rings of the voice mail service so that this setting. - Select "Greeting only" in step 2 on the base unit*1. Call screening can then hang up , or enter your voice mail service. a MSAVEN a MOFFN *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Number of times the phone rings "Ring count" before the unit answers a call . 1 MMENUN#211 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. Caller's recording time...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... recorded. via phone co." For details, see if new voice mail messages have stored your voice mail access number, you can dial it automatically (page 46). 1 MMENUN#331 2 Enter your line is busy. Useful Information Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by a continuous dial tone after the phone stops ringing, your unit checks the phone line to see page 44. (KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3) Storing the voice mail (VM) access number In order to listen to your voice mail messages, you must dial...
... recorded. via phone co." For details, see if new voice mail messages have stored your voice mail access number, you can dial it automatically (page 46). 1 MMENUN#331 2 Enter your line is busy. Useful Information Voice mail service Voice mail is an automatic answering service offered by a continuous dial tone after the phone stops ringing, your unit checks the phone line to see page 44. (KX-TGE230/KX-TGE240 series: page 3) Storing the voice mail (VM) access number In order to listen to your voice mail messages, you must dial...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... handset on the base unit or charger to have the unit repaired. R The handset has not been registered to reset the unit. I cannot read. R Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect the line to a known working telephone operates properly, contact our service personnel to turn on the handset. Menu list Problem The display is flashing slowly. Listen to the base unit. R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 10). If the working telephone. General use . R New messages have been recorded. Remove the batteries from the base unit...
... handset on the base unit or charger to have the unit repaired. R The handset has not been registered to reset the unit. I cannot read. R Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect the line to a known working telephone operates properly, contact our service personnel to turn on the handset. Menu list Problem The display is flashing slowly. Listen to the base unit. R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 10). If the working telephone. General use . R New messages have been recorded. Remove the batteries from the base unit...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... distance service. 52 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution R The handset is not registered to replace the batteries (page 10). Turn it (page 35). is not properly connected. R The base unit's AC adaptor is displayed, or - I cannot make long distance calls. Cause/solution R Battery charge is turned on . R Clean the battery ends ( , ) and the charge contacts with high electrical interference. R Silent mode is low. Useful Information Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps...
... distance service. 52 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Cause/solution R The handset is not registered to replace the batteries (page 10). Turn it (page 35). is not properly connected. R The base unit's AC adaptor is displayed, or - I cannot make long distance calls. Cause/solution R Battery charge is turned on . R Clean the battery ends ( , ) and the charge contacts with high electrical interference. R Silent mode is low. Useful Information Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps...
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....panasonic.com/help Erase unnecessary messages (page 40). Change the unit's number of rings. Answering system Problem The unit does not record new messages. Cause/solution R The answering system is set . R Your service provider/telephone company's voice mail service may be your voice mailbox to remove all messages from the specified number of rings setting (page 44) to a lower value, or contact your service provider/telephone company again to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID). is turned off, the number of rings...
....panasonic.com/help Erase unnecessary messages (page 40). Change the unit's number of rings. Answering system Problem The unit does not record new messages. Cause/solution R The answering system is set . R Your service provider/telephone company's voice mail service may be your voice mailbox to remove all messages from the specified number of rings setting (page 44) to a lower value, or contact your service provider/telephone company again to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID services (CWID). is turned off, the number of rings...
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