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Panasonic KX-TG2236S Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic KX-TG2236S Operating Instructions Manual

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Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use.
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for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico
2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone
Operating Instructions
KX-TG2236S
Model No.
Pulse-or-tone dialing capability
Caller ID Compatible

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  • Page 1 PLEASE READ BEFORE USE AND SAVE. Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use. Panasonic World Wide Web address: http://www.panasonic.com for customers in the USA or Puerto Rico 2.4GHz Digital Cordless Phone Operating Instructions KX-TG2236S Model No. Pulse-or-tone dialing capability...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing your new Panasonic cordless telephone. Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 63 before use. Read and understand all instructions. Caller ID and Call Waiting Service and Voice Mail Service, where available, are telephone company services. After subscribing to Caller ID, this phone will display a caller’s name and phone number.

  • Page 3: For Best Performance

    For Best Performance Battery Charge A rechargeable Ni-Cd battery powers the handset. Charge the battery for about 15 hours before initial use (p. 12). Base Unit Location/Noise Calls are transmitted between the base unit and the handset using wireless radio waves. For maximum distance and noise-free operation, the recommended base unit location is: Away from electrical appliances such as a TV, personal computer or...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation Location of Controls ... 6 Display... 8 Settings ...11 Connections ...11 Installing the Battery in the Handset ...12 Battery Charge ...12 Dialing Mode ...14 Line Mode ...15 Programmable Functions ...16 Auto Talk Feature ...17 Ringer Volume ...18 Ringer Pattern ...19 LCD Contrast ...20 Basic Operation Making Calls ...21...
  • Page 5 Intercom ...46 Transferring a Call Using the Intercom ...47 Voice Mail Service...48 Storing a Voice Mail Access Number ...48 Setting the Voice Mail Tone ...49 Listening to Voice Mail Messages...50 Special Features...51 Automatic Security Code Setting ...51 Temporary Tone Dialing (For Rotary or Pulse Service Users) ...51 Muting Your Conversation ...51 For Call Waiting Service Users ...52...

  • Page 6: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Base unit RINGER Indicator (p. 27) Button (p. 51) (TONE) (HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM) Button (p. 26, 46) Charge Contacts (p. 13) IN USE/CHARGE Indicator (p. 12) MIC (Microphone) (p. 25) VOLUME (p. 26, 47) VM (Voice Mail) Indicator (p. 48, 49, 50) Hook (p.
  • Page 7 Handset Back side Speaker (p. 21) Button (p. 51) (MUTE) Button (FUNCTION) (p. 16, 33, 39, 48) Headset Jack (p. 56) (TALK) Button (p. 21, 27, 31) (Speakerphone) Button (p. 22, 27, 31) Button (p. 51) (TONE) (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICEÒMAIL) Button (p. 49, 50, 52, 53) How to use the Navigator key This key has four active areas that are indicated by arrows.

  • Page 8: Display

    Display The handset shows you instructions and information on the display. These display prompts are shown below. Recharge Received calls (Handset on the base unit) Received calls (Handset off the base unit) 12 new calls =Directory Voicemail Ringer off ROBINSON,TINA 1-000-222-3333 The battery needs to be charged.
  • Page 9 Talk 01-06-35 No link to base Place on cradle and try again. SMITH,JACK 1-222-333-4444 11:20A JAN10 123-456-7890 BROWN,NANCY 1-555-666-7777 ----Waiting---- Please lift up and try again. Not available For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) During a conversation, the display shows the length of the call (ex.
  • Page 10 Display When trying to store an item or Caller List information in the directory, the directory Directory full memory is full (p. 34, 39). While programming procedure, the handset has lost communication with the base unit. Move Save error closer to the base unit and try again.

  • Page 11: Settings

    Hook Raise the antenna. USE ONLY WITH Panasonic AC ADAPTOR PQLV1 (Order No. PQLV1Z). The AC adaptor must remain connected at all times. (It is normal for the adaptor to feel warm during use.) To connect a standard telephone on the same line, see page 58.

  • Page 12: Installing The Battery In The Handset

    Settings Installing the Battery in the Handset Insert the battery into the handset as shown, matching the correct polarity (#). Press the battery down until it places into the compartment ($). When finished, close the cover. Battery Charge Place the handset on the base unit and charge for about 15 hours before initial use.

  • Page 13: Battery Information

    If you DO NOT recharge the handset battery for more than 15 minutes, the display will keep indicating “Recharge” and/or “ Battery information After your Panasonic battery is fully charged (p. 12): Operation While in use (TALK) While not in use (Standby)

  • Page 14: Dialing Mode

    Settings Dialing Mode If you have touch tone service, set to “Tone”. If rotary or pulse service is used, set to “Pulse”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “Tone”. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

  • Page 15: Line Mode

    Line Mode If the line is connected to a low voltage system such as a PBX, set to “B”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “A”. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

  • Page 16: Programmable Functions

    Programmable Functions You can program the following function items using the handset near the base unit. The display shows the programming instructions. See the corresponding pages for function details. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

  • Page 17: Auto Talk Feature

    Auto Talk Feature The Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by lifting the handset off the base unit without pressing feature, turn the feature ON by programming. Your phone comes from the factory set to OFF. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

  • Page 18: Ringer Volume

    Programmable Functions Ringer Volume You can program the handset or base unit ringer volume to HIGH, LOW or OFF. If set to OFF, the handset or base unit will not ring. Your phone comes from the factory set to HIGH. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

  • Page 19: Ringer Pattern

    Ringer Pattern You can select the handset or the base unit ringer pattern out of 6 patterns. When an incoming call is being received, the unit rings in the selected pattern. Your phone comes from the factory set to 1. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

  • Page 20: Lcd Contrast

    Programmable Functions LCD Contrast You can program the handset LCD contrast (5 levels). To make the handset display clearer, set to high level. Your phone comes from the factory set to level 3. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

  • Page 21: Making Calls

    Making Calls Handset Back side Speaker Microphone Press Dial a phone number. The dialed number is displayed. After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. To hang up, press handset on the base unit. If the handset has lost communication with the base unit, 3 beeps sound and “No link to base Place on cradle and try again.”...
  • Page 22 Making Calls To have a hands-free phone conversation (Using Digital Duplex Speakerphone) Press Dial a phone number. The dialed number is displayed. After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength. When the other party answers, talk into the microphone.
  • Page 23 To dial after confirming the entered number Dial a phone number. If you misdial, press (CLEAR). One digit is erased. Dial the correct phone number. Press To have a hands-free phone conversation, press , and when the other party answers, talk into the microphone. After a few seconds, the display will show the length of the call and the battery strength.

  • Page 24: Lighted Handset Keypad

    Making Calls To adjust the receiver volume (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW) or speaker volume (6 levels) while talking To increase, press To decrease, press The display will return to the length of the call. While using Each time you press Ö level will change among 3 levels (HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW).

  • Page 25: Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone)

    Base Unit (Digital Duplex Speakerphone) (HOLD/LOCATOR/INTERCOM) Press (SP-PHONE) The SP-PHONE indicator lights. Dial a phone number. When the other party answers, talk into the MIC (microphone). To hang up, press The indicator light goes out. To switch to the handset while using the base unit speakerphone: —If the handset is off the base unit, press —If on the base unit, just lift up.
  • Page 26 Making Calls Hands-free Digital Duplex Speakerphone For best performance, please note the following: Talk alternately with the caller in a quiet room. If the other party has difficulty hearing you, press VOLUME the speaker volume. If the other party’s voice from the speaker cuts in/out during a conversation, press VOLUME To adjust the speaker volume (8 levels) while talking To increase, press...

  • Page 27: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls When a call is received, the unit rings and “Incoming call” is displayed and the RINGER indicator on the base unit flashes. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party information will be displayed after the first ring (p. 28). In order to view the Caller ID information, please wait until the second ring to answer a call.

  • Page 28: Caller Id Service

    Caller ID Service This unit is compatible with a Caller ID service offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to a Caller ID service, the calling party’s information will be shown on the handset after the first ring. The unit can record information of up to 30 different callers, including the time and date received and the number of times called, in the Caller List.

  • Page 29: Using The Caller List

    Using the Caller List If you have received new calls, “Received calls” will be displayed while the unit is not in use. Handset on the base unit Received calls Viewing the Caller List To check who has called, follow the steps below. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.
  • Page 30 Using the Caller List Ex. When you search from the most recent call: Press to enter the Caller List. Ö or Ñ 2 new calls =Directory Press Ö SMITH,JACK 1-222-333-4444 3:10P JUN10 Press Ö BROWN,NANCY 222-3333 1:54P JUN 9 Press Ö...

  • Page 31: Calling Back From The Caller List

    Calling Back from the Caller List Press to enter the Caller List. Ö Ñ Scroll to the desired caller by pressing Ñ Press The displayed phone number is dialed automatically. In some cases, you may have to edit the number before dialing (p. 32). (Ex.

  • Page 32: Editing The Caller's Phone Number

    Area code The order in which patterns a–c are displayed depends on how the telephone number is displayed in step 3. After editing the number, you can continue with calling back or storing procedures. To call back, press To store the number in the directory, press instructions on the display (p.

  • Page 33: The Caller Id Number Auto Edit Feature

    To exit the programming mode, press (OFF). When the feature is set to OFF, the unit will still be able to display Caller ID, like regular Caller ID telephone, but the in-coming Caller ID number will not be edited by pattern and by area codes.

  • Page 34: Storing Caller List Information In The Directory

    Using the Caller List Storing Caller List Information in the Directory You can store phone numbers that are in the Caller List into the directory. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit.

  • Page 35: Erasing Caller List Information

    Erasing Caller List Information After checking the Caller List, you can erase some or all of the entries. Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. To erase a specific caller from the Caller List Press to enter the Caller List.

  • Page 36: Speed Dialer

    Speed Dialer Storing Phone Numbers You can store up to 10 phone numbers in the base unit. The dialing buttons ( ) function as memory stations. Make sure the unit is not being used. Press (AUTO/PROGRAM) The IN USE/CHARGE indicator flashes. Enter a phone number up to 22 digits.

  • Page 37: Dialing A Stored Number

    Dialing a Stored Number Press (SP-PHONE). The SP-PHONE indicator lights. Press (AUTO/PROGRAM). Press a memory station number ( The stored number is dialed. Numbers stored in the base unit can only be dialed from the base unit. For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

  • Page 38: Directory

    Directory You can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the directory using the handset. All directory items are sorted by the first word in alphabetical order. Using the directory, you can make a call by selecting a name on the handset display.
  • Page 39 Press (FUNCTION) Press at “Save directory”. á The display shows the number of stored items in the directory. Enter a name, up to 15 characters with the dialing buttons, Ü See the steps for entering names and symbols (p. 40). If a name is not required, press Ö...

  • Page 40: Entering Names And Symbols

    Directory Entering Names and Symbols The handset dialing buttons ( can be used to enter letters and symbols. á The letters are printed on the dialing buttons. Pressing each button selects a character as shown below. Keys Blank To move the cursor to the left Ü...
  • Page 41 For example, to enter “Tom Jones”: Press (FUNCTION) Press at “Save directory”. á Press four times. Press three times, then press move the cursor to the right. Press Press twice to enter a blank. á Press four times. Press three times, then press move the cursor to the right.

  • Page 42: Finding Stored Items

    If “No items stored” is displayed in step 2, the directory list is empty. to enter the directory list. =Caller’s list Ñ (OFF) Press Ö. Press Ñ. Alphabet letter Symbol (excluding # and Number # and Telephone number (If no name is stored)

  • Page 43: Dialing

    Index table Keys Index Other symbols, 1 A, B, C, 2 D, E, F, 3 G, H, I, 4 J, K, L, 5 Dialing Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. Press to enter the directory list.

  • Page 44: Editing

    Directory Editing Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. Press Ü á Press Ö Ñ The first item is displayed. Scroll to the directory item you want to change by pressing á...

  • Page 45: Erasing

    Erasing Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the base unit. Press to enter the directory list. Ü á Press Ö Ñ The first item is displayed. Scroll to the directory item that you want to erase by pressing To search for the item by initial, see page 42.

  • Page 46: Intercom

    Intercom A 2-way intercom is possible between the handset and the base unit. Paging the base unit from the handset Handset: Press (HOLD/INTERCOM) Talk to the paged party after the beeps. “Intercom” is displayed. Base unit: When the other party’s voice is heard, answer using the MIC.

  • Page 47: Transferring A Call Using The Intercom

    During an intercom call: If the handset user has difficulty hearing the base unit user, decrease the base unit speaker volume by pressing VOLUME If an incoming call is received, the intercom call stops and the unit starts to ring. To answer, press Transferring a Call Using the Intercom The intercom can be used during a call.

  • Page 48: Voice Mail Service

    After the voice mail box has received messages, the unit will indicate it in two ways: (a) “Voicemail”...

  • Page 49: Setting The Voice Mail Tone

    Set this programming to “Off” when: —you do not subscribe to a voice mail service, —your telephone company does not send a series of tones, followed by a continuous tone, or —your phone is connected to a business or office telephone system (PBX).

  • Page 50: Listening To Voice Mail Messages

    flash. To listen to your voice mail message(s), follow the steps below. Handset Press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) The unit is connected to the telephone line and dials the access number (p. 48). Follow the pre-recorded instructions. When finished, press Base unit Press (VM) The unit is connected to the telephone line and dials the access number (p.

  • Page 51: Special Features

    Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects one of more than a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of your telephone line by another cordless telephone user. Temporary Tone Dialing...

  • Page 52: For Call Waiting Service Users

    The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call. To return to the first caller, press (FLASH/CALL!WAIT/VOICE!MAIL) or (FLASH/CALL!WAIT) again. The call waiting service cannot be used when a parallel connected telephone is in use. If this function does not operate properly, consult your telephone company for details.

  • Page 53: Flash Button

    —muting your conversation. Selecting the flash time The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX. You can select the following flash times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or 90 ms (milliseconds)”. Your phone comes from the factory set to “700 ms”.

  • Page 54: Wall Mounting

    Push the hook and turn it around. Turn the hook until a click is heard. Connect the AC adaptor. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor, then push it in the direction of the arrow. The word “UP” should face upward.
  • Page 55 Connect the telephone line cord. Mount the unit, then slide down. Raise the antenna. Fasten the telephone line cord to prevent it from being disconnected. To charge the handset battery: Fix the charge contacts (#) and insert the hook to the handset hole ($).

  • Page 56: Belt Clip

    Optional Headset Plugging an optional headset into the handset allows a hands-free phone conversation. Please use only a Panasonic KX-TCA88 or KX-TCA90 headset. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Connecting an optional headset to the handset Open the headset jack cover, and connect an optional headset to the headset jack as shown below.

  • Page 57: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement “R after being fully charged, replace the battery with a new Panasonic N4HKGMA00001 (P-P511) battery. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Press the notch on the handset cover firmly and slide it as indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 58: Adding Another Phone

    Adding Another Phone This unit will not function during a power failure. To connect a standard telephone on the same line, use the Panasonic T-adaptor KX-J66. To order, call the accessories telephone number on page 2. Standard Telephone Single-Line Telephone Jack...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem The unit does not work. “N o For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Remedy Check the settings (p. 11–15). Charge the battery fully (p. 12). Clean the charge contacts and charge again (p. 13). Install the battery properly (p. 12). Place the handset on the base unit and unplug the AC adaptor to reset.
  • Page 60 Other telephone equipment may be interfering with your phone. Disconnect it and try again. Other electrical appliances connected to the same outlet may be interfering with the Caller ID information. Telephone line noise may be affecting the Caller ID information. and try again.
  • Page 61 Problem The handset display exits the Caller List. When a second call is received during a conversation, the unit does not display the new caller’s name and/or phone number. You cannot page the handset. You cannot redial by pressing (REDIAL/PAUSE) “R e c For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Remedy...
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Problem You cannot have a conversation using the headset. If you cannot solve your problem Remedy Make sure that an optional headset is connected properly (p. 56). may have been pressed. “S displayed on the handset, press continue the conversation with the headset.

  • Page 63: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. 11. Read and understand all instructions. 12. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 13.

  • Page 64: Fcc And Other Information

    The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0).
  • Page 65 Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
  • Page 66 TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Base unit Power Supply: Power Consumption: Frequency: Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 84 mm x 180 mm x 215 mm Mass (Weight): Handset Power Supply: Frequency: Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 245 mm x 55 mm x 45 mm Mass (Weight): Security Codes: Dialing Mode:...

  • Page 68: Index

    H Headset, optional ... 56 Hold alarm... 23, 26 I Installation AC adaptor ... 11 Adding another phone... 58 Battery...12 Telephone line cord ... 11 Intercom call... 46 Intercom paging ... 46 L LCD contrast ... 20 Lighted Handset Keypad...24 Line mode ... 15 Location of controls ...

  • Page 69: Warranty

    Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen, TX 78503 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)- 768-2910. When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 70 Web Site. Accessory Purchases: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
  • Page 71 Send the unit to an authorized servicenter, prepaid and adequately insured. Do not send your unit to the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company listed on the back cover or to executive or regional sales offices. These locations do not repair consumer products.
  • Page 72 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park...

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