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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R This product is unable to charge the batteries. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. R Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to make calls when: - There may explode. Do not dispose of electric shock from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other . at a convenient, high, and central location with the instructions and limitations specified in this battery. away from...
R This product is unable to charge the batteries. USE ONLY rechargeable Ni-MH batteries AAA (R03) size. R Only use a compatible base unit (or charger) to make calls when: - There may explode. Do not dispose of electric shock from electronic appliances such as TVs, radios, personal computers, wireless devices, or other . at a convenient, high, and central location with the instructions and limitations specified in this battery. away from...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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...) Handset number Battery level Blocked call (page 33) Clarity booster is on hold. R When flashing rapidly: An incoming call is put on . (page 19) Answering system is being received. The default setting is "English". 1 MMENUN#112 2 MbN: Select the 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...
...) Handset number Battery level Blocked call (page 33) Clarity booster is on hold. R When flashing rapidly: An incoming call is put on . (page 19) Answering system is being received. The default setting is "English". 1 MMENUN#112 2 MbN: Select the 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...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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"Tone": For tone dial 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. Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line 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".
"Tone": For tone dial 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. Dialing mode If you cannot make calls, change this setting according to your telephone line 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".
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... the receiver or speaker volume Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Press MjN or MkN repeatedly while talking. a MERASEN 3 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN a MOFFN Pause (for handset and base unit: R A 3.5 second pause is sometimes required when making outside calls with the call , you need 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 press MDN (Pause...
... the receiver or speaker volume Handset / Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Press MjN or MkN repeatedly while talking. a MERASEN 3 MbN: "Yes" a MSELECTN a MOFFN Pause (for handset and base unit: R A 3.5 second pause is sometimes required when making outside calls with the call , you need 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 press MDN (Pause...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... the base unit or charger (page 15). Temporary handset ringer off: You can answer the call . 18 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help R You can turn the ringer off temporarily by lifting the handset (page 31). Using the base unit Available for 10 minutes, the call , press MMUTEN. Using the Smart function key When the indicator flashes rapidly, press M N. Making/Answering Calls Answering calls Using the handset When a call is being received, the SP-PHONE indicator flashes rapidly...
... the base unit or charger (page 15). Temporary handset ringer off: You can answer the call . 18 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help R You can turn the ringer off temporarily by lifting the handset (page 31). Using the base unit Available for 10 minutes, the call , press MMUTEN. Using the Smart function key When the indicator flashes rapidly, press M N. 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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... feature may be effective. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 19 Making/Answering Calls Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MMUTEN during a call waiting tone. Note: R Depending on the phone, you hear the call . Note: R Please contact 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. This feature allows you to use after you will hear a call , or accessing optional telephone services.
... feature may be effective. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 19 Making/Answering Calls Base unit*1 *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 1 Press MMUTEN during a call waiting tone. Note: R Depending on the phone, you hear the call . Note: R Please contact 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. This feature allows you to use after you will hear a call , or accessing optional telephone services.
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... batteries are fully charged, operating time of the power supplying handset is or . Continuous use the MINTN soft key, if displayed, to make and receive calls using a handset other functions. R Wait until speakerphone is turned on the base unit to start power back-up mode: 2 hours max. 1 Press MINTERCOMN to the Making calls during power back-up operation When a power failure occurs, the charged handset temporarily supplies power to answer the page. 2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN. Making/Answering Calls Making an intercom call...
... batteries are fully charged, operating time of the power supplying handset is or . Continuous use the MINTN soft key, if displayed, to make and receive calls using a handset other functions. R Wait until speakerphone is turned on the base unit to start power back-up mode: 2 hours max. 1 Press MINTERCOMN to the Making calls during power back-up operation When a power failure occurs, the charged handset temporarily supplies power to answer the page. 2 When you finish talking, press MOFFN. Making/Answering Calls Making an intercom call...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... the handset to answer a call . *14 Generally, the line mode setting should not be programmed for the alarm. A text memo can be changed. "Once" An alarm sounds once at the proper level depending on the key detector. *9 For models with permission of 3 separate alarm times can also be displayed for each alarm time. a MOKN 32 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help To turn off...
... the handset to answer a call . *14 Generally, the line mode setting should not be programmed for the alarm. A text memo can be changed. "Once" An alarm sounds once at the proper level depending on the key detector. *9 For models with permission of 3 separate alarm times can also be displayed for each alarm time. a MOKN 32 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help To turn off...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... is not answered, the unit treats it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in the caller list from the most recent call, or MDN to search from the oldest call. 3 To call back, press M N. subscribe to a Caller ID service. Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service Important: R This unit is replaced on the base unit or charger. - To use this feature on a handset. "Long distance": The caller makes a long distance call is...
... is not answered, the unit treats it matches a phone number stored in the phonebook, the stored name in the caller list from the most recent call, or MDN to search from the oldest call. 3 To call back, press M N. subscribe to a Caller ID service. Caller ID Service Using Caller ID service Important: R This unit is replaced on the base unit or charger. - To use this feature on a handset. "Long distance": The caller makes a long distance call is...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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...www.panasonic.com/help 39 a pre-recorded greeting message Recording your own greeting message - If the message recording time (page 44) is played to call , a greeting message is set the unit to play a greeting message but not to leave a message. - Turning the answering system 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 answer the phone. You can be recorded. Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting is turned on...
...www.panasonic.com/help 39 a pre-recorded greeting message Recording your own greeting message - If the message recording time (page 44) is played to call , a greeting message is set the unit to play a greeting message but not to leave a message. - Turning the answering system 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 answer the phone. You can be recorded. Important: R Make sure the unit's date and time setting is turned on...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... operate the answering system remotely to listen to the new message. The default setting is turned on the new message alert setting. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Note: R When the silent mode is stopped 1 minute after the unit starts to call This feature allows you to receive a notification by a call . The base unit beeps 2 times every minute until the phone number is not answered. The base unit calls a phone number you must: - After you answer the new message alert call to. - To use this feature, you specify. New message alert by phone when new messages...
... operate the answering system remotely to listen to the new message. The default setting is turned on the new message alert setting. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Note: R When the silent mode is stopped 1 minute after the unit starts to call This feature allows you to receive a notification by a call . The base unit beeps 2 times every minute until the phone number is not answered. The base unit calls a phone number you must: - After you answer the new message alert call to. - To use this feature, you specify. New message alert by phone when new messages...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... http://www.panasonic.com/help Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you can listen to the message by a call your phone number from the new message alert call , the handset redial list does not show the record. a MOKN 5 Enter the desired number (24 digits max.). n When the remote access code is set phone number 1 MMENUN#338 2 MbN: "Notification to play the new message. a MOKN a MSELECTN a MOFFN Turning on/off the new message alert by pressing 4 to " a MSELECTN a MADDN 3 MbN: "Manual" a MSELECTN 4 Enter...
... http://www.panasonic.com/help Remote operation Using a touch-tone phone, you can listen to the message by a call your phone number from the new message alert call , the handset redial list does not show the record. a MOKN 5 Enter the desired number (24 digits max.). n When the remote access code is set phone number 1 MMENUN#338 2 MbN: "Notification to play the new message. a MOKN a MSELECTN a MOFFN Turning on/off the new message alert by pressing 4 to " a MSELECTN a MADDN 3 MbN: "Manual" a MSELECTN 4 Enter...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... more available operations. The default setting is deleted. Voice guidance n When the English voice guidance 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 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. Important...
... more available operations. The default setting is deleted. Voice guidance n When the English voice guidance 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 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. Important...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... speaker volume, press MjN or MkN repeatedly. a MSAVEN a MOFFN *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Number of rings required to deactivate your service provider/telephone company cannot do so, contact your remote access code again and begin remote operation (page 42). It is necessary to check the number of rings before the unit answers a call You can change the maximum message recording time allowed for each unit. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Selecting "Greeting only" You can select "Greeting only" which sets...
... speaker volume, press MjN or MkN repeatedly. a MSAVEN a MOFFN *1 KX-TGE240 series: page 3 Number of rings required to deactivate your service provider/telephone company cannot do so, contact your remote access code again and begin remote operation (page 42). It is necessary to check the number of rings before the unit answers a call You can change the maximum message recording time allowed for each unit. a MSAVEN a MOFFN Selecting "Greeting only" You can select "Greeting only" which sets...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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...://www.panasonic.com/help a MSAVEN a MOFFN Note: R When storing your voice mail access number and your service provider/telephone company for you when you are recorded 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 answer the phone or when your line is busy. Your phone is connected to voice mail service. - Important: R To use the voice mail service...
...://www.panasonic.com/help a MSAVEN a MOFFN Note: R When storing your voice mail access number and your service provider/telephone company for you when you are recorded 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 answer the phone or when your line is busy. Your phone is connected to voice mail service. - Important: R To use the voice mail service...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... key even if the indicator is not connected. Remove the batteries from the base unit (page 35). General use . Cause/solution R Change the display language (page 14). R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 10). R Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to the base unit. R Check the connections (page 10). 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. Check the connections. If the working telephone does not operate...
... key even if the indicator is not connected. Remove the batteries from the base unit (page 35). General use . Cause/solution R Change the display language (page 14). R Make sure the batteries are installed correctly (page 10). R Unplug the base unit's AC adaptor to the base unit. R Check the connections (page 10). 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. Check the connections. If the working telephone does not operate...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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.... Register it off . Turn it (page 35). Turn it off . KX-TGE230 series: To end the call if someone answers using the handset or base unit in and out. Useful Information Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or flashes. the operating time seems to be set incorrectly. R Clean the battery ends ( , ) and the charge contacts with high electrical interference. Making/answering calls, intercom Problem is not properly connected. Noise is turned off (page 33). The base unit does not ring. I fully charged the batteries...
.... Register it off . Turn it (page 35). Turn it off . KX-TGE230 series: To end the call if someone answers using the handset or base unit in and out. Useful Information Battery recharge Problem The handset beeps and/or flashes. the operating time seems to be set incorrectly. R Clean the battery ends ( , ) and the charge contacts with high electrical interference. Making/answering calls, intercom Problem is not properly connected. Noise is turned off (page 33). The base unit does not ring. I fully charged the batteries...
KX-TGE233B Owner's Manual
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... to remove all messages from the display by your service provider/telephone company. After subscribing, you may be your service provider/telephone company again to use Caller ID, call . R The recording time is full. via phone co." Cause/solution R The answering system is turned off, the number of rings decreases by pressing and holding # until the unit beeps. 54 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Erase unnecessary messages (page 40). Turn...
... to remove all messages from the display by your service provider/telephone company. After subscribing, you may be your service provider/telephone company again to use Caller ID, call . R The recording time is full. via phone co." Cause/solution R The answering system is turned off, the number of rings decreases by pressing and holding # until the unit beeps. 54 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help Erase unnecessary messages (page 40). Turn...
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