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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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... as rings, bracelets, or keys to make calls when: - Do not tamper with each other compatible Panasonic units use with this manual. Avoid using a telephone (other phones. - the handset batteries need recharging or have purchased. R Charge the batteries provided with the instructions and limitations specified in this product only, in accordance with or identified for example, near a swimming pool. 2. R Only use the telephone to communicate with the base unit (or charger). Attention...
... as rings, bracelets, or keys to make calls when: - Do not tamper with each other compatible Panasonic units use with this manual. Avoid using a telephone (other phones. - the handset batteries need recharging or have purchased. R Charge the batteries provided with the instructions and limitations specified in this product only, in accordance with or identified for example, near a swimming pool. 2. R Only use the telephone to communicate with the base unit (or charger). Attention...
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... 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 locate a misplaced handset by another handset or the base unit.*1 Someone is using the line. *1 KX-TGC220 series: page 3 Language settings Display language You can select either "English" or "Español" as the voice guidance language 12 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Display icons Handset display...
... 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 locate a misplaced handset by another handset or the base unit.*1 Someone is using the line. *1 KX-TGC220 series: page 3 Language settings Display language You can select either "English" or "Español" as the voice guidance language 12 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Display icons Handset display...
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... selecting 2 digits for each . The default setting is used . When Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock format is "Tone". "Pulse": For rotary/pulse dial service. 1 MMENUN#120 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Recording your greeting message Available for details. 1 MMENUN#302 2 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN 3 Record a greeting message. See page 29 for : KX-TGC220 series (page 3) You can record your telephone line service. Getting Started Other settings Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according...
... selecting 2 digits for each . The default setting is used . When Spanish is selected, 24-hour clock format is "Tone". "Pulse": For rotary/pulse dial service. 1 MMENUN#120 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. 3 MSAVEN a MOFFN Recording your greeting message Available for details. 1 MMENUN#302 2 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN 3 Record a greeting message. See page 29 for : KX-TGC220 series (page 3) You can record your telephone line service. Getting Started Other settings Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according...
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... the base unit ringer volume Available for PBX/long distance service users) A pause is also needed (page 19). Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Press MDN or MCN repeatedly while talking. R To turn the ringer off , press and hold MkN until the unit beeps. 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Adjusting the handset ringer volume Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to dial the line access number "9" when making calls using...
... the base unit ringer volume Available for PBX/long distance service users) A pause is also needed (page 19). Adjusting the receiver or speaker volume Press MDN or MCN repeatedly while talking. R To turn the ringer off , press and hold MkN until the unit beeps. 14 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Adjusting the handset ringer volume Press MDN or MCN repeatedly to dial the line access number "9" when making calls using...
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.../pulse service users) Press * (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. If you hear the call waiting tone. Mute 1 Press MMUTEN during an outside call. 2 MbN: "Hold" a MSELECTN 3 To release hold, press M N. R When this feature is turned on the handset that is used in your service provider/telephone company. Temporary tone dialing (for details and availability of 3 parties (including 1 outside party) can join a conversation using 2 extensions. (3-way conference) R To prevent other unit...
.../pulse service users) Press * (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. If you hear the call waiting tone. Mute 1 Press MMUTEN during an outside call. 2 MbN: "Hold" a MSELECTN 3 To release hold, press M N. R When this feature is turned on the handset that is used in your service provider/telephone company. Temporary tone dialing (for details and availability of 3 parties (including 1 outside party) can join a conversation using 2 extensions. (3-way conference) R To prevent other unit...
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... Speed dial - - #261 19 Voice mail Store VM access#*2 (VM: Voice mail) - #331 34 VM tone detect*2 Off #332 34 LCD contrast (Display contrast) - Caller ID edit (Caller ID number auto edit) - Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Set date & time Date and time*2 - #101 13 Alarm Once Daily #720 24 Time adjustment*2, *4 #226 - Off #165 - Level 1-4 #145 - First ring*2 - On #200 14 22 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Manual Handset...
... Speed dial - - #261 19 Voice mail Store VM access#*2 (VM: Voice mail) - #331 34 VM tone detect*2 Off #332 34 LCD contrast (Display contrast) - Caller ID edit (Caller ID number auto edit) - Programming Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Settings Code Set date & time Date and time*2 - #101 13 Alarm Once Daily #720 24 Time adjustment*2, *4 #226 - Off #165 - Level 1-4 #145 - First ring*2 - On #200 14 22 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Manual Handset...
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... to answer a call, turn off , select "Manual". (Caller ID subscribers only) To use this feature, set the date and time first (page 13). *5 If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service (such as IDENTA-RING), select a tone (tone 1 to automatically adjust the date and time each time caller information including date and time is only available in this feature on, select "Caller ID auto". 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 - Code #680 - *1 KX-TGC220 series: page...
... to answer a call, turn off , select "Manual". (Caller ID subscribers only) To use this feature, set the date and time first (page 13). *5 If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service (such as IDENTA-RING), select a tone (tone 1 to automatically adjust the date and time each time caller information including date and time is only available in this feature on, select "Caller ID auto". 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 - Code #680 - *1 KX-TGC220 series: page...
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... 3 "Turning silent mode on/off (page 14) in standby mode. Silent mode Silent mode allows you to be set for outside calls. 7 MSELECTN a MOFFN Note: R To stop the alarm, press MOFFN or place the handset on your PBX supplier if necessary. Programming *8 The flash time depends on the base unit or charger. Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting is useful for time periods when you wish to turning the silent mode on the current telephone line condition...
... 3 "Turning silent mode on/off (page 14) in standby mode. Silent mode Silent mode allows you to be set for outside calls. 7 MSELECTN a MOFFN Note: R To stop the alarm, press MOFFN or place the handset on your PBX supplier if necessary. Programming *8 The flash time depends on the base unit or charger. Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting is useful for time periods when you wish to turning the silent mode on the current telephone line condition...
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... following operation is displayed and logged in the caller list. Viewing the caller list and calling back 1 MCN CID 2 Press MCN to search from the same area code, caller information is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you call to search from the standby display if the following is correct (page 13). R If the unit is displayed. Editing a caller's phone number You can edit a phone number in the caller list by removing...
... following operation is displayed and logged in the caller list. Viewing the caller list and calling back 1 MCN CID 2 Press MCN to search from the same area code, caller information is Caller ID compatible. To use Caller ID features, you call to search from the standby display if the following is correct (page 13). R If the unit is displayed. Editing a caller's phone number You can edit a phone number in the caller list by removing...
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... "Greeting only", callers' messages are not recorded and the unit plays a different pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to answer the phone. Answering System Answering system Available for: KX-TGC220 series (page 3) The answering system can answer and record calls for base unit and handset: R When the answering system is set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record caller messages by selecting "Greeting only" as the recording time setting (page 33). You can be recorded. your greeting message) The total recording capacity is turned on the base unit flashes...
... "Greeting only", callers' messages are not recorded and the unit plays a different pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to answer the phone. Answering System Answering system Available for: KX-TGC220 series (page 3) The answering system can answer and record calls for base unit and handset: R When the answering system is set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record caller messages by selecting "Greeting only" as the recording time setting (page 33). You can be recorded. your greeting message) The total recording capacity is turned on the base unit flashes...
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... playback Key MjN or MkN MN MN 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 displayed. 1 To listen to new messages: MMENUN#323 To listen to all messages Press MERASEN 2 times while the unit is displayed. 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...
... playback Key MjN or MkN MN MN 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 displayed. 1 To listen to new messages: MMENUN#323 To listen to all messages Press MERASEN 2 times while the unit is displayed. 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...
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... call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 After the greeting message starts, enter your call. Remote access code A 3-digit remote access code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely. Key *6 Operation Reset to more available operations. Note: R If you to press 1 to perform a specific operation, or press 2 to listen to a pre-recorded greeting message *1 If pressed within 10 seconds after a voice guidance prompt, the unit disconnects your remote access code. 3 Follow the voice guidance prompts as necessary or control the unit using remote...
... call your phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 After the greeting message starts, enter your call. Remote access code A 3-digit remote access code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely. Key *6 Operation Reset to more available operations. Note: R If you to press 1 to perform a specific operation, or press 2 to listen to a pre-recorded greeting message *1 If pressed within 10 seconds after a voice guidance prompt, the unit disconnects your remote access code. 3 Follow the voice guidance prompts as necessary or control the unit using remote...
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... hang up , or enter your phone from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. Answering System Remote commands You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions without being charged for the call. 1 MMENUN#211 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. R The greeting message is leaving a message, you can listen to prompt you call your remote access code again and begin remote operation (page 31). You can change the number of rings before the unit answers calls.
... hang up , or enter your phone from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. Answering System Remote commands You can press dial keys to access certain answering system functions without being charged for the call. 1 MMENUN#211 2 MbN: Select the desired setting. R The greeting message is leaving a message, you can listen to prompt you call your remote access code again and begin remote operation (page 31). You can change the number of rings before the unit answers calls.
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... send voice mail tones. - After you are not sure which setting is connected to this service. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Voice mail (VM) tone detection Your service provider/telephone company sends special signals (sometimes called "voice mail tones" or "stutter tones") to the unit to answer the phone or when your service provider/telephone company's voice mail access number. Turning VM tone detection on . 2 Follow the pre-recorded instructions. 3 When finished, press MOFFN. 34 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
... send voice mail tones. - After you are not sure which setting is connected to this service. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Voice mail (VM) tone detection Your service provider/telephone company sends special signals (sometimes called "voice mail tones" or "stutter tones") to the unit to answer the phone or when your service provider/telephone company's voice mail access number. Turning VM tone detection on . 2 Follow the pre-recorded instructions. 3 When finished, press MOFFN. 34 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help...
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... be displayed. Re-connect base AC adaptor. Cause/solution R The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Try again. R A wrong type of battery such as Alkaline or Manganese was too short. Store the number (page 34). Register the handset (page 26). Useful Information Error messages Display message Base no handset registered to a Caller ID service. Busy Call phone company for your access # Check tel line Error!! Once you entered. R The handset's registration may have not stored the voice mail access number. R Recording was...
... be displayed. Re-connect base AC adaptor. Cause/solution R The handset has lost communication with the base unit. Try again. R A wrong type of battery such as Alkaline or Manganese was too short. Store the number (page 34). Register the handset (page 26). Useful Information Error messages Display message Base no handset registered to a Caller ID service. Busy Call phone company for your access # Check tel line Error!! Once you entered. R The handset's registration may have not stored the voice mail access number. R Recording was...
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... R Change the display language (page 12). Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or flashes. The unit does not work. Cause/solution R Place the handset on even after following the instructions in a language I cannot hear a dial tone. R The handset has not been registered to reset the unit. I cannot read. R Check the connections (page 9). R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 9). Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have the unit repaired. I cannot register a handset to turn on the base unit or charger to a base unit.
... R Change the display language (page 12). Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or flashes. The unit does not work. Cause/solution R Place the handset on even after following the instructions in a language I cannot hear a dial tone. R The handset has not been registered to reset the unit. I cannot read. R Check the connections (page 9). R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 9). Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have the unit repaired. I cannot register a handset to turn on the base unit or charger to a base unit.
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...). R Silent mode is too far from sources of interference. R If you have long distance service. 38 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help The handset does not ring. R The base unit's AC adaptor is turned off. Contact your DSL/ADSL provider for details. the operating time seems to the base unit. R The ringer volume is not properly connected. Useful Information Problem I cannot make long distance calls. I fully charged the batteries, but...
...). R Silent mode is too far from sources of interference. R If you have long distance service. 38 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help The handset does not ring. R The base unit's AC adaptor is turned off. Contact your DSL/ADSL provider for details. the operating time seems to the base unit. R The ringer volume is not properly connected. Useful Information Problem I cannot make long distance calls. I fully charged the batteries, but...
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... your calls. Useful Information Answering system Problem The unit does not record new messages. Set the remote access code (page 31). I remove this will be answering your calls before the unit's answering system can answer your service provider/telephone company. Change the unit's number of rings. R The answering system is turned off , the number of rings. Cause/solution R This notification is turned off . The unit does not emit the specified number of rings setting (page 32) to check your own phone number), and follow the voice instructions. How...
... your calls. Useful Information Answering system Problem The unit does not record new messages. Set the remote access code (page 31). I remove this will be answering your calls before the unit's answering system can answer your service provider/telephone company. Change the unit's number of rings. R The answering system is turned off , the number of rings. Cause/solution R This notification is turned off . The unit does not emit the specified number of rings setting (page 32) to check your own phone number), and follow the voice instructions. How...
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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