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PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico To display the caller's name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for 6 hours before initial use. KX-TG2356 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability The unit is Caller ID compatible. 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions Model No.
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico To display the caller's name and phone number, you must subscribe to Caller ID service. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for 6 hours before initial use. KX-TG2356 Pulse-or-tone dialing capability The unit is Caller ID compatible. 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless Answering System Operating Instructions Model No.
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... 9 Connections 9 Installing the Battery in the Handset 10 Battery Charge 10 Programmable Settings . . . . 12 Programming Guidelines . 12 Function Menu Table . . . . 13 Date and Time 14 Display Language 15 Dialing Mode 15 Line Mode 16 Auto Talk 16 Ringer Volume 17 Ringer Tone 18 LCD Contrast 19 Preparing the Answering System 20 Greeting Message 20 Caller's Recording Time . . 22 Number of Rings 23 Recording Mode 24 Message Alert 24 Telephone System Making Calls 25 Using the Handset 25 Using the Base Unit . . . . . 28 Answering Calls 29 Caller ID Service 30 Talking Caller ID...
... 9 Connections 9 Installing the Battery in the Handset 10 Battery Charge 10 Programmable Settings . . . . 12 Programming Guidelines . 12 Function Menu Table . . . . 13 Date and Time 14 Display Language 15 Dialing Mode 15 Line Mode 16 Auto Talk 16 Ringer Volume 17 Ringer Tone 18 LCD Contrast 19 Preparing the Answering System 20 Greeting Message 20 Caller's Recording Time . . 22 Number of Rings 23 Recording Mode 24 Message Alert 24 Telephone System Making Calls 25 Using the Handset 25 Using the Base Unit . . . . . 28 Answering Calls 29 Caller ID Service 30 Talking Caller ID...
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... Answering Operation 52 Setting the Unit to Answer Calls 52 Monitoring Incoming Calls 53 Listening to Messages . . . . . 54 Using the Base Unit . . . . . 54 Using the Handset (Remote Operation 55 Erasing Messages 57 Recording a Memo Message 58 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 58 Remote Code 59 Voice Menu 60 Direct Remote Operation . . 61 Useful Information Wall Mounting 62 Belt Clip 63 Shoulder Rest Attachment . . 63 Optional Headset 64 Direct Commands 65 If the Following Appear on Your Display 67 Troubleshooting 68 openLCR Service for Caller IQ 73 Turning Caller...
... Answering Operation 52 Setting the Unit to Answer Calls 52 Monitoring Incoming Calls 53 Listening to Messages . . . . . 54 Using the Base Unit . . . . . 54 Using the Handset (Remote Operation 55 Erasing Messages 57 Recording a Memo Message 58 Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 58 Remote Code 59 Voice Menu 60 Direct Remote Operation . . 61 Useful Information Wall Mounting 62 Belt Clip 63 Shoulder Rest Attachment . . 63 Optional Headset 64 Direct Commands 65 If the Following Appear on Your Display 67 Troubleshooting 68 openLCR Service for Caller IQ 73 Turning Caller...
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...STOP] Button (p. 20, 56) [ANSWER ON] Button and Indicator NEW MESSAGE Indicator (p. 54) (p. 52) Display (p. 8) [MEMO] Button (p. 58) [GREETING REC] (Record) Button (p. 20) [MESSAGE] Button (p. 54) [SKIP] Button (p. 56) [REPEAT] Button (p. 56) [ERASE] Button (p. 21, 57) [GREETING CHECK] Button (p. 21) Hook (p. 62) Speaker Antenna (p. 3) Charge Contacts (p. 11) [LOCATOR/INTERCOM] Button (p. 43) [*] (TONE) Button (p. 48) [FLASH/CALL WAIT] Button (p. 48, 49) [MUTE] Button (p. 48) [REDIAL] Button (p. 28) CHARGE Indicator (p. 10) [HOLD/CONF] (Conference) Button (p. 28, 47) [SP-PHONE...
...STOP] Button (p. 20, 56) [ANSWER ON] Button and Indicator NEW MESSAGE Indicator (p. 54) (p. 52) Display (p. 8) [MEMO] Button (p. 58) [GREETING REC] (Record) Button (p. 20) [MESSAGE] Button (p. 54) [SKIP] Button (p. 56) [REPEAT] Button (p. 56) [ERASE] Button (p. 21, 57) [GREETING CHECK] Button (p. 21) Hook (p. 62) Speaker Antenna (p. 3) Charge Contacts (p. 11) [LOCATOR/INTERCOM] Button (p. 43) [*] (TONE) Button (p. 48) [FLASH/CALL WAIT] Button (p. 48, 49) [MUTE] Button (p. 48) [REDIAL] Button (p. 28) CHARGE Indicator (p. 10) [HOLD/CONF] (Conference) Button (p. 28, 47) [SP-PHONE...
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... is being used to "Greeting only", " " will change depending on the handset or base unit or the Answering System is answering a call is flashing, set the date and time (p. 14). 4 " LINE IN USE " functions as follows. the selected volume level while you set to select functions displayed directly above a soft key, the soft key has no new messages can be displayed (p. 22). - "Press Mute." Increases [B] or decreases [d] the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes. Location of Controls Handset soft keys J 5 Talk...
... is being used to "Greeting only", " " will change depending on the handset or base unit or the Answering System is answering a call is flashing, set the date and time (p. 14). 4 " LINE IN USE " functions as follows. the selected volume level while you set to select functions displayed directly above a soft key, the soft key has no new messages can be displayed (p. 22). - "Press Mute." Increases [B] or decreases [d] the handset ringer and receiver/speaker volumes. Location of Controls Handset soft keys J 5 Talk...
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... Message alert (p. 24) LCD contrast (p. 19) Remote code (p. 59) Recording mode (p. 24) Key tone (p. 51) Auto talk (p. 16) Caller ID edit (p. 35) Set tel line Set dial mode (p. 15) Set flash time (p. 49) Set line mode (p. 16) Set base unit Change language (p. 15) Ringer tone (p. 19) Incoming call. (p. 50) Talk Caller ID (p. 32) For assistance, please call . (p. 50) View Info.? (p. 76) * "Activate CIQ?" Main menu Message play (p. 55) Sub-menu I Sub-menu II Ringer setting Date and time (p. 14) Voice enhancer (p. 27) Caller IQ Talk Caller ID (p. 31) Initial setting Ringer volume...
... Message alert (p. 24) LCD contrast (p. 19) Remote code (p. 59) Recording mode (p. 24) Key tone (p. 51) Auto talk (p. 16) Caller ID edit (p. 35) Set tel line Set dial mode (p. 15) Set flash time (p. 49) Set line mode (p. 16) Set base unit Change language (p. 15) Ringer tone (p. 19) Incoming call. (p. 50) Talk Caller ID (p. 32) For assistance, please call . (p. 50) View Info.? (p. 76) * "Activate CIQ?" Main menu Message play (p. 55) Sub-menu I Sub-menu II Ringer setting Date and time (p. 14) Voice enhancer (p. 27) Caller IQ Talk Caller ID (p. 31) Initial setting Ringer volume...
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... maximum/ minimum level, the handset will beep 3 times. To return to the call, press [C] or [s]. • The base unit user can also take the call by pressing [SP-PHONE]. • If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 9), you misdial, press Clear. To increase volume, press [B]. Ex. After 4 additional minutes on hold , the call to the base unit, see page 45. 2 Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] again. • "Hold...
... maximum/ minimum level, the handset will beep 3 times. To return to the call, press [C] or [s]. • The base unit user can also take the call by pressing [SP-PHONE]. • If another phone is connected on the same line (p. 9), you misdial, press Clear. To increase volume, press [B]. Ex. After 4 additional minutes on hold , the call to the base unit, see page 45. 2 Press [HOLD/INTERCOM] again. • "Hold...
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... base unit. - Making Calls Using the Base Unit Base Unit 1 Press [SP-PHONE]. • The SP-PHONE indicator lights. 2 Dial a phone number. 3 When the other party has difficulty hearing, press VOLUME []. If the handset is off the base unit, press [C] or [s] on the handset, then press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit, just lift up , press [SP-PHONE]. • The indicator light goes out. [HOLD/CONF] [SP-PHONE] and Indicator [REDIAL] MIC VOLUME [] • To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone...
... base unit. - Making Calls Using the Base Unit Base Unit 1 Press [SP-PHONE]. • The SP-PHONE indicator lights. 2 Dial a phone number. 3 When the other party has difficulty hearing, press VOLUME []. If the handset is off the base unit, press [C] or [s] on the handset, then press [SP-PHONE] on the base unit, just lift up , press [SP-PHONE]. • The indicator light goes out. [HOLD/CONF] [SP-PHONE] and Indicator [REDIAL] MIC VOLUME [] • To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone...
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... to edit once again. The unit can turn it can ignore the area code of calls originating from your destination when making a call, the phone number you dialed might have an incorrect pattern. Initial setting KBack dB SelectL Caller ID edit KBack dB SelectL Auto edit :On KBack dB SaveL • If you fail to pattern H. Edit the phone number with another pattern (p. 34...
... to edit once again. The unit can turn it can ignore the area code of calls originating from your destination when making a call, the phone number you dialed might have an incorrect pattern. Initial setting KBack dB SelectL Caller ID edit KBack dB SelectL Auto edit :On KBack dB SaveL • If you fail to pattern H. Edit the phone number with another pattern (p. 34...
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... listen to you can enter numbers to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with the phone number and "----Waiting-----". • Contact your phone so the other party. When muting your telephone line. • The caller's information will only be shown on the display of the handset which require tone dialing. • The dialing mode changes to pulse. Special Features Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) Handset Base Unit Press [ ] (TONE) before entering access numbers which is on the...
... listen to you can enter numbers to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with the phone number and "----Waiting-----". • Contact your phone so the other party. When muting your telephone line. • The caller's information will only be shown on the display of the handset which require tone dialing. • The dialing mode changes to pulse. Special Features Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) Handset Base Unit Press [ ] (TONE) before entering access numbers which is on the...
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... [B], then press Select. 3 Scroll to "Incoming call." Handset incoming call tone Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Ringer setting" by pressing [d] or [B]. 6 Press Save, then press [OFF]. Ringer setting KBack dB SelectL Incoming call tone :2 KBack dB SaveL 50 KBack dB SelectL Incoming call . The factory preset is set separately for as long as the line is turned off, no tones will be heard only 2 times. Using the handset, this feature is "2". by pressing [d] or...
... [B], then press Select. 3 Scroll to "Incoming call." Handset incoming call tone Handset 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Ringer setting" by pressing [d] or [B]. 6 Press Save, then press [OFF]. Ringer setting KBack dB SelectL Incoming call tone :2 KBack dB SaveL 50 KBack dB SelectL Incoming call . The factory preset is set separately for as long as the line is turned off, no tones will be heard only 2 times. Using the handset, this feature is "2". by pressing [d] or...
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...; Make sure the base unit is ON. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Initial setting" by pressing [d] or [B], then press Select. 3 Scroll to complete them. 1 Base unit: Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM] until a beep sounds. • The CHARGE indicator flashes. 2 Handset: Press and hold [FLASH/CALL WAIT] until "Handset Registering" is displayed. • When registration is complete, a beep sounds from step 1. • You can select whether or not the handset keys will sound tones (key tone, confirmation tone, error tone...
...; Make sure the base unit is ON. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Scroll to "Initial setting" by pressing [d] or [B], then press Select. 3 Scroll to complete them. 1 Base unit: Press and hold [LOCATOR/INTERCOM] until a beep sounds. • The CHARGE indicator flashes. 2 Handset: Press and hold [FLASH/CALL WAIT] until "Handset Registering" is displayed. • When registration is complete, a beep sounds from step 1. • You can select whether or not the handset keys will sound tones (key tone, confirmation tone, error tone...
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... playback Base Unit Handset To adjust the speaker volume To repeat a message To skip a message To stop playback Base unit: To increase volume, press VOLUME [>]. During playback, press [MENU]. Helen 1-555-777-8888 KRepeat SkipL 2. Helen 1-555-777-8888 KEdit CallL • The unit stops playback and dials the phone number. • If you need to edit the phone number to Messages For Caller ID service users (p. 30) During playback using the handset, the handset display will...
... playback Base Unit Handset To adjust the speaker volume To repeat a message To skip a message To stop playback Base unit: To increase volume, press VOLUME [>]. During playback, press [MENU]. Helen 1-555-777-8888 KRepeat SkipL 2. Helen 1-555-777-8888 KEdit CallL • The unit stops playback and dials the phone number. • If you need to edit the phone number to Messages For Caller ID service users (p. 30) During playback using the handset, the handset display will...
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... tone phone. Recording a Memo Message Base Unit You can operate the Answering System from 00 to 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will announce the remaining recording time after the greeting message. • The number of new messages is heard, and the new messages will be played.* u After 3 seconds, the voice menu will guide you can record a voice memo message of remote operation Call your message again." is announced, the unit has no messages. 58 Record your unit from step 1. u To end remote operation...
... tone phone. Recording a Memo Message Base Unit You can operate the Answering System from 00 to 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will announce the remaining recording time after the greeting message. • The number of new messages is heard, and the new messages will be played.* u After 3 seconds, the voice menu will guide you can record a voice memo message of remote operation Call your message again." is announced, the unit has no messages. 58 Record your unit from step 1. u To end remote operation...
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...p. 15 [0] [#] [1] : On [0] : Off p. 24 [0] [*] [1] [1]-[3] :Tone pattern 1-3 [4]-[7] :Melody pattern 1-4 [8]-[9] :Downloaded melody pattern 1-2 *1 p. 19 [0] [*] [2] [1] : On [2] : Twice [0] : Off p. 50 [0] [*] [4] [1] : On [0] : Off p. 32 During programming: When "Save" is turned off, "Turn CIQ on?" will be used to your unit, "Get new Info.?" Direct Commands Menu item Set line mode Number of rings Recording time Remote code Recording mode Change language Message alert Ringer tone (for base unit) Incoming call tone (for base unit) Talking Caller ID (for more information. *3 For...
...p. 15 [0] [#] [1] : On [0] : Off p. 24 [0] [*] [1] [1]-[3] :Tone pattern 1-3 [4]-[7] :Melody pattern 1-4 [8]-[9] :Downloaded melody pattern 1-2 *1 p. 19 [0] [*] [2] [1] : On [2] : Twice [0] : Off p. 50 [0] [*] [4] [1] : On [0] : Off p. 32 During programming: When "Save" is turned off, "Turn CIQ on?" will be used to your unit, "Get new Info.?" Direct Commands Menu item Set line mode Number of rings Recording time Remote code Recording mode Change language Message alert Ringer tone (for base unit) Incoming call tone (for base unit) Talking Caller ID (for more information. *3 For...
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... exit the programming mode. Phone book full • When you tried to the base unit and try again. • A handset button was pressed while the handset was full. If the Following Appear on hold for an outside call or a parallel connected telephone is in use, such as interference from electrical appliances. The following will not work. Display message Cause & Remedy Recharge battery • The battery needs to base. Charge for some...
... exit the programming mode. Phone book full • When you tried to the base unit and try again. • A handset button was pressed while the handset was full. If the Following Appear on hold for an outside call or a parallel connected telephone is in use, such as interference from electrical appliances. The following will not work. Display message Cause & Remedy Recharge battery • The battery needs to base. Charge for some...
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..., does not ring. Try again later. The handset display is blank. • If the only handset display is blank, fully charge the battery (p. 10). While programming or searching, the handset starts to ring and the program/ search stops. • A call is coming in /out, fades. You cannot make a call. To answer the call, press [C], [s] or [SP-PHONE]. Walk closer to the base unit. • Confirm the base unit's AC adaptor is plugged in remote operation mode (p. 55...
..., does not ring. Try again later. The handset display is blank. • If the only handset display is blank, fully charge the battery (p. 10). While programming or searching, the handset starts to ring and the program/ search stops. • A call is coming in /out, fades. You cannot make a call. To answer the call, press [C], [s] or [SP-PHONE]. Walk closer to the base unit. • Confirm the base unit's AC adaptor is plugged in remote operation mode (p. 55...
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Turn the Message Alert off . No new messages are not recorded. You cannot operate the Answering System from the base unit or the handset. Troubleshooting Problem The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book. You cannot have been recorded. Try again later. • If another user is in use , you entered the correct remote code (p. 59). • The Answering System may not be able to operate the Answering System. Try again later. • Make sure you...
Turn the Message Alert off . No new messages are not recorded. You cannot operate the Answering System from the base unit or the handset. Troubleshooting Problem The handset display exits the Caller List or phone book. You cannot have been recorded. Try again later. • If another user is in use , you entered the correct remote code (p. 59). • The Answering System may not be able to operate the Answering System. Try again later. • Make sure you...
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... charge the battery (p. 10). • Check battery installation (p. 10). If you install a new battery, fully charge it . General Problem Cause & Remedy The handset and/or base unit does not work . • The battery has been discharged. "Recharge battery" is still displayed and/or "7" continues to reset it. Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 71 Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Remedy You cannot erase messages. • While another user is operating the Answering System or a caller is leaving a message...
... charge the battery (p. 10). • Check battery installation (p. 10). If you install a new battery, fully charge it . General Problem Cause & Remedy The handset and/or base unit does not work . • The battery has been discharged. "Recharge battery" is still displayed and/or "7" continues to reset it. Useful Information For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 71 Troubleshooting Problem Cause & Remedy You cannot erase messages. • While another user is operating the Answering System or a caller is leaving a message...
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... the voice prompt to start downloading. • If you have rotary or pulse service, you need to press [*] to change the dialing mode temporarily to the Caller IQ menu after pressing [C] or [s]. KBack dB YesL Listen & follow phone guidance. Press [MENU], then [2] to 5 above. • If the handset beeps 3 times and "Download incomplete. Start again from step 1 ("To download data from openLCR, the Call Waiting Service cannot...
... the voice prompt to start downloading. • If you have rotary or pulse service, you need to press [*] to change the dialing mode temporarily to the Caller IQ menu after pressing [C] or [s]. KBack dB YesL Listen & follow phone guidance. Press [MENU], then [2] to 5 above. • If the handset beeps 3 times and "Download incomplete. Start again from step 1 ("To download data from openLCR, the Call Waiting Service cannot...