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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... charge the batteries. away from lightning. 3. R Exercise care when handling the batteries. R Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to the eyes or skin. Attention: A nickel metal hydride battery that is a power failure. Important Information Important safety instructions When using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 7 USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. Use only the power cord...
... charge the batteries. away from lightning. 3. R Exercise care when handling the batteries. R Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to the eyes or skin. Attention: A nickel metal hydride battery that is a power failure. Important Information Important safety instructions When using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 7 USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. Use only the power cord...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... 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 selected. 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 is being received. The default setting is put on . (page 32) Handset number Battery level Blocked call is now being used by selecting 2 digits for : KX-TGE230/KX...
... 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 selected. 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 is being received. The default setting is put on . (page 32) Handset number Battery level Blocked call is now being used by selecting 2 digits for : KX-TGE230/KX...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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"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. "Tone": For tone dial service. 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". 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. "Tone": For tone dial service. 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". Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line service.
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... to dial the line access number "9" when making calls using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list (each time you can switch from the base unit to the receiver, press MZN/ M N. Note: R While on the base unit, simply lift it. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 17 Making/Answering Calls Making calls Using the handset 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. When storing a calling card access number and/or PIN...
... to dial the line access number "9" when making calls using the redial list The last 5 phone numbers dialed are stored in the redial list (each time you can switch from the base unit to the receiver, press MZN/ M N. Note: R While on the base unit, simply lift it. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 17 Making/Answering Calls Making calls Using the handset 1 Lift the handset and dial the phone number. When storing a calling card access number and/or PIN...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... hold , press MZN. Any key answer: You can turn the ringer off : You can answer the call is on the base unit or charger (page 15). Temporary handset ringer off , press and hold , the SP-PHONE indicator on the base unit flashes. Adjusting the ringer volume Handset Press MjN or MkN repeatedly to select the desired volume. R The base unit 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...
... hold , press MZN. Any key answer: You can turn the ringer off : You can answer the call is on the base unit or charger (page 15). Temporary handset ringer off , press and hold , the SP-PHONE indicator on the base unit flashes. Adjusting the ringer volume Handset Press MjN or MkN repeatedly to select the desired volume. R The base unit 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...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... you to hear the voice of the person you receive a call waiting tone. R When both Caller ID and Call Waiting with your service provider/ telephone company for rotary/pulse service users) Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Press * (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. Making/Answering Calls Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MMUTEN during a call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users To use the special features of this feature may be effective. Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MCALL WAITN...
... you to hear the voice of the person you receive a call waiting tone. R When both Caller ID and Call Waiting with your service provider/ telephone company for rotary/pulse service users) Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Press * (TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing. Making/Answering Calls Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MMUTEN during a call waiting or Call Waiting Caller ID service users To use the special features of this feature may be effective. Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MCALL WAITN...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... a specific handset, enter the handset number. - Power back-up operation When a power failure occurs, the charged handset temporarily supplies power to the Making calls during power back-up mode Answering an intercom call Handset 1 Press M N to answer the page. 2 When you to the base unit. To page all handsets, press 0 or wait for a few seconds. Making/Answering Calls Making an intercom call is made. 22 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help When 2 or more handsets are available only when using a handset...
... a specific handset, enter the handset number. - Power back-up operation When a power failure occurs, the charged handset temporarily supplies power to the Making calls during power back-up mode Answering an intercom call Handset 1 Press M N to answer the page. 2 When you to the base unit. To page all handsets, press 0 or wait for a few seconds. Making/Answering Calls Making an intercom call is made. 22 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help When 2 or more handsets are available only when using a handset...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... not be changed. a MSELECTN "Off" Turns alarm off , select "Manual". (Caller ID subscribers only) To use this feature on the key detector. *9 For models with permission of 3 separate alarm times can be displayed for the alarm. "Weekly" Alarm sounds weekly at "700 ms" unless pressing MFLASHN fails to pick up the handset to answer a call . *14 Generally, the line mode setting should stay at the set time(s). 4 Proceed with...
... not be changed. a MSELECTN "Off" Turns alarm off , select "Manual". (Caller ID subscribers only) To use this feature on the key detector. *9 For models with permission of 3 separate alarm times can be displayed for the alarm. "Weekly" Alarm sounds weekly at "700 ms" unless pressing MFLASHN fails to pick up the handset to answer a call . *14 Generally, the line mode setting should stay at the set time(s). 4 Proceed with...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... time setting is not answered, the unit treats it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is too long, the unit may not be displayed. Contact your service provider/telephone company following is logged in the caller list. Caller ID features When an outside call . "Private caller": The caller requests not to display or announce the entire name. Talking Caller ID Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX...
... time setting is not answered, the unit treats it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in the phonebook is too long, the unit may not be displayed. Contact your service provider/telephone company following is logged in the caller list. Caller ID features When an outside call . "Private caller": The caller requests not to display or announce the entire name. Talking Caller ID Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... recorded and the unit plays a different pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to callers. If you use either: - Memory capacity (including your greeting message 1 MMENUN#302 2 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN 3 After a beep sounds, hold the handset about 17 minutes. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 39 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...
... recorded and the unit plays a different pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to callers. If you use either: - Memory capacity (including your greeting message 1 MMENUN#302 2 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN 3 After a beep sounds, hold the handset about 17 minutes. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 39 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...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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.... Important: R A new message alert is stopped 1 minute after the unit starts to . - The default setting is activated (page 33), the base unit beeps will not retry the call even if the call . The base unit beeps 2 times every minute until the phone number is turned on the new message alert setting. The unit will not sound. The base unit calls a phone number you must: - 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. a M N Erasing all messages Reset to...
.... Important: R A new message alert is stopped 1 minute after the unit starts to . - The default setting is activated (page 33), the base unit beeps will not retry the call even if the call . The base unit beeps 2 times every minute until the phone number is turned on the new message alert setting. The unit will not sound. The base unit calls a phone number you must: - 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. a M N Erasing all messages Reset to...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... the record. a MOKN 5 Enter the desired number (24 digits max.). Answering System 2 MbN: "Notification to " a MSELECTN a MADDN 3 MbN: "Manual" a MSELECTN 4 Enter the desired name (16 characters max.). a MSAVEN a MOFFN Editing the set to "Inactivate": Press 4 to the messages as follows. "Inactivate": You can call your remote access code and then press 4 to play new messages (without entering the remote access code). - Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you must enter your phone number...
... the record. a MOKN 5 Enter the desired number (24 digits max.). Answering System 2 MbN: "Notification to " a MSELECTN a MADDN 3 MbN: "Manual" a MSELECTN 4 Enter the desired name (16 characters max.). a MSAVEN a MOFFN Editing the set to "Inactivate": Press 4 to the messages as follows. "Inactivate": You can call your remote access code and then press 4 to play new messages (without entering the remote access code). - Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you must enter your phone number...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... 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 phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. Using the answering system remotely 1 Dial your phone number from listening to more available operations. R A long beep is heard. 3 Enter your messages remotely. The default setting is played back. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 43 R The greeting message is...
... 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 phone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. Using the answering system remotely 1 Dial your phone number from listening to more available operations. R A long beep is heard. 3 Enter your messages remotely. The default setting is played back. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 43 R The greeting message is...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... setting. - Caller's recording time You can change the number of rings before changing this unit's "Ring count" setting so that includes Caller ID, call waiting, voice mail, and unlimited local/regional/long distance calls, please note the following: R To use this : - Select "Greeting only" in step 2 on the base unit*1. a MSAVEN a MOFFN *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Number of times the phone rings "Ring count" before the unit answers calls. If your service provider/ telephone company. To adjust the speaker volume, press MjN or MkN repeatedly. Call screening...
... setting. - Caller's recording time You can change the number of rings before changing this unit's "Ring count" setting so that includes Caller ID, call waiting, voice mail, and unlimited local/regional/long distance calls, please note the following: R To use this : - Select "Greeting only" in step 2 on the base unit*1. a MSAVEN a MOFFN *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Number of times the phone rings "Ring count" before the unit answers calls. If your service provider/ telephone company. To adjust the speaker volume, press MjN or MkN repeatedly. Call screening...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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...VM access number Pauses Password To erase the voice mail access number 1 MMENUN#331 2 Press and hold MCLEARN until all digits are recorded by a continuous dial tone after the phone stops ringing, your access number (24 digits max.). Your service provider/telephone company does not send voice mail tones. - is displayed if message indication service is required, contact your telephone. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Voice mail (VM) tone detection Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Your service provider/telephone company sends special signals (sometimes called "voice mail tones" or...
...VM access number Pauses Password To erase the voice mail access number 1 MMENUN#331 2 Press and hold MCLEARN until all digits are recorded by a continuous dial tone after the phone stops ringing, your access number (24 digits max.). Your service provider/telephone company does not send voice mail tones. - is displayed if message indication service is required, contact your telephone. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Voice mail (VM) tone detection Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Your service provider/telephone company sends special signals (sometimes called "voice mail tones" or...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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.... R New messages have the unit repaired. I cannot read. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 51 R Check the connections (page 10). Register the handset (page 35). R Another unit is already registered to have been recorded. The unit does not work. R Fully charge the batteries (page 11). Check the connections. Listen to a base unit. Cause/solution R Change the display language (page 14). The base unit beeps. R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 10). R The base unit's AC adaptor or telephone line cord...
.... R New messages have the unit repaired. I cannot read. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 51 R Check the connections (page 10). Register the handset (page 35). R Another unit is already registered to have been recorded. The unit does not work. R Fully charge the batteries (page 11). Check the connections. Listen to a base unit. Cause/solution R Change the display language (page 14). The base unit beeps. R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 10). R The base unit's AC adaptor or telephone line cord...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... set incorrectly. I fully charged the batteries, but - the operating time seems to replace the batteries (page 10). Cause/solution R Battery charge is displayed. Fully charge the batteries (page 11). Making/answering calls, intercom Problem is low. The base unit does not ring. R The base unit's AC adaptor is turned off . R The handset is too far from sources of interference. R The ringer volume is not properly connected. R The dialing mode may be shorter. Change the setting (page 16). R An outside line is being used...
... set incorrectly. I fully charged the batteries, but - the operating time seems to replace the batteries (page 10). Cause/solution R Battery charge is displayed. Fully charge the batteries (page 11). Making/answering calls, intercom Problem is low. The base unit does not ring. R The base unit's AC adaptor is turned off . R The handset is too far from sources of interference. R The ringer volume is not properly connected. R The dialing mode may be shorter. Change the setting (page 16). R An outside line is being used...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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....panasonic.com/help Turn it on (page 39). R The remote access code is not set to activate this message from the display by listening to the message, dial the voice mail number provided by 1 from your service provider/telephone company again to "Greeting only". R If the first ring is set . Useful Information Problem The 2nd caller's information is turned off. After subscribing, you may need to contact your voice mailbox to use Caller ID, call . R The recording time is turned...
....panasonic.com/help Turn it on (page 39). R The remote access code is not set to activate this message from the display by listening to the message, dial the voice mail number provided by 1 from your service provider/telephone company again to "Greeting only". R If the first ring is set . Useful Information Problem The 2nd caller's information is turned off. After subscribing, you may need to contact your voice mailbox to use Caller ID, call . R The recording time is turned...
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