Model No. with 2 Handsets KX-TG8232C Model No. Model shown is KX-TG8202C. This unit is compatible with Call Display. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the appropriate service offered by your service provider/ telephone company. Charge the handset batteries for 7 hours before initial use.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 3 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Introduction Product information Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic cordless telephone. These operating instructions can be used for the following models: KX-TG8202 KX-TG8231 KX-TG8232 Important: L The suffix (C) in the following model numbers will be omitted in these instructions:...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 4 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Introduction Accessory information Supplied accessories Quantity Accessory item KX-TG8202 KX-TG8231 KX-TG8232 AC adaptor for base unit Telephone line cord Rechargeable batteries AAA (R03) size Handset cover Belt clip Charger – AC adaptor for charger –...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 5 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Introduction Expanding your phone system You can expand the phone system by Handset (optional): KX-TGA820C registering optional handsets to a single base unit. L A maximum of 6 total handsets (supplied and optional) can be registered to a single base unit.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 6 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Introduction 11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the product. Important safety Take the product to an authorized instructions service centre when service is required. Opening or removing When using the product, basic safety covers may expose you to precautions should always be followed...
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 7 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Introduction L Unplug the product from power L Use caution when installing or outlets if it emits smoke, an abnormal modifying telephone lines. smell, or makes an unusual noise. L Do not touch the plug with wet hands. These conditions can cause fire or L The AC adaptor is used as the main electric shock.
5 °C (41 °F) The base unit and other compatible or greater than 40 °C (104 °F). Damp Panasonic units use radio waves to basements should also be avoided. communicate with each other. L The maximum calling distance may...
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 9 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Introduction Routine care L To clean the product, use a dry soft cloth. The outer surface of the product can be scratched by wiping or rubbing with a hard cloth. L Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 10 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Preparation I {V} (VOL.: Volume down) J {x} (LOCATOR) Controls K {8} (Skip) Base unit (KX-TG8202) Handset A Charge contacts B {x} (LOCATOR) Base unit (KX-TG8231/KX- TG8232) B C D E A Speaker B Soft keys C Joystick...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 11 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Preparation Using the joystick Displays The handset joystick can be used to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display, by pushing Handset display items it up {^}, down {V}, left {<}, or right Item Meaning {>}.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 12 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Preparation Icon Feature Charger (KX-TG8202/KX- TG8232) Set date & time L Use only the supplied Panasonic AC adaptor PQLV209. Ringer settings Hooks Answering device Initial settings Fasten the AC adaptor cord to prevent it from being disconnected.
L Wipe the battery ends (S, T) with a dry cloth. L When installing the batteries, avoid touching the battery ends (S, T) or the unit contacts. L When replacing batteries, we recommend using the Panasonic rechargeable batteries noted on page 4, 7.
Note: Base unit Charger L When the batteries need to be charged, the handset beeps intermittently during use. Panasonic Ni-MH battery performance (supplied batteries) Operation Operating time In continuous use 12 hours max. In continuous 150 hours max.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 15 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Preparation L After the handset is fully charged, Symbol Meaning displaying “Charge completed”, it Push the handset joystick may be left on the base unit or {V}/{^}: “ ” down or up to select the charger without any ill effect on the batteries.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 16 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Preparation Voice guidance language Date and time Set the correct date and time so that: Available for: – You can use the alarm function (page KX-TG8231/KX-TG8232 30). You can select either “English” or –...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 17 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Making/Answering Calls {V}/{^}: Select the desired phone number. Making calls {ERASE} {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i Dial the phone number. L To correct a digit, press {CLEAR}. {OFF} Press {C}. Note: When you finish talking, press {OFF} L Step 3 variation: or place the handset on the base unit...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 18 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Making/Answering Calls as transferring an extension call, or accessing optional telephone services. Answering calls Note: Press {C} or {s} when the unit L To change the flash time, see page rings. L You can also answer the call by pressing any dial key from {0} to For Call Waiting service...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 19 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Making/Answering Calls Call share This feature allows the handset to join an existing outside call. To join the conversation, press {C} when the other handset is on an outside call. Note: L A maximum of 3 parties (including 1 outside party) can join a conversation using 2 extensions.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 20 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Phonebook Character Handset phonebook G H I The handset phonebook allows you to make calls without having to dial manually. You can add 50 names and phone numbers, assign each handset phonebook entry to the desired group.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 21 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Phonebook group setting features are available for {V}/{^}: Select the desired group. Call Display subscribers (page 24). i {SELECT} L If you select “All groups”, the unit will end searching group. Changing group names {V}/{^}: Scroll through the {C} (left soft key) i {MENU}...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 22 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Phonebook {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} i {OFF} {OFF} Note: One touch dial L Step 2 variation: {MENU} i {V}/{^}: “Erase” i Assigning an entry in the handset {SELECT} phonebook to a one touch dial key Dial keys {1} to {9} can each be used...
Phonebook Copying handset phonebook entries You can copy handset phonebook entries to the handset phonebook of another compatible Panasonic handset. Note: L Group settings for phonebook entries are not copied. Copying an entry Find the desired entry (page 21). i {MENU} {V}/{^}: “Copy”...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 24 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Call Display Service Custom name display Using Call Display When the Call Display number is received and it matches a phone service number stored in the phonebook, the stored name from the phonebook is Important: displayed and logged in the caller list.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 25 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Call Display Service {V}/{^}: Select a group. i Editing a caller’s phone {SELECT} number before calling back {V}/{^}: Select the current setting of You can edit a phone number in the the group ringer tone.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 26 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Call Display Service Erasing all caller information {MENU} (centre of joystick) i x i {SELECT} {ERASE} {V}/{^}: “Yes” i {SELECT} Storing caller information into the phonebook {MENU} (centre of joystick) i x i {SELECT} {V}/{^}: Select the desired item.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 27 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Programming Programmable settings You can customize the unit by programming the following features using the handset. Programming by scrolling through the display menus {MENU} (centre of joystick) Select “Menu icon” by pushing the joystick in any direction. i {SELECT} Push the joystick up or down to select the desired item in the sub-menu.
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 28 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Programming Main menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page – Answering device Play new msg. – Play all msg. (KX-TG8231/ – KX-TG8232) Record greeting – Answer on Answer off <Answer on> – Play greeting Erase message Erase all...
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 29 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Programming Main menu Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Page Initial settings Set tel line Set dial mode <Tone> Set flash time *1, *7 <700 ms> – Other settings Key tone <On> Auto talk <Off>...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 30 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Programming Alarm An alarm will sound at the set time for 3 minutes in two different alarm modes: Once or Daily. Set the date and time beforehand (page 16). {MENU} (centre of joystick) i K i {SELECT} {V}/{^}: “Alarm”...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 31 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Answering System Answering system Turning the answering system on/off Available for: KX-TG8231/KX-TG8232 Using the base unit The answering system can answer and Press {s} (ANSWER ON) to turn on/ record calls for you when you are off the answering system.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 32 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Answering System Erasing your greeting Greeting message message If you erase your own greeting When the unit answers a call, callers message, the unit will play a pre- are greeted by a greeting message. You recorded greeting message for callers.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 33 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Answering System Listening to messages Listening to messages using the base unit using the handset When new messages have been When new messages have been recorded, the message indicator on the recorded, “New message”...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 34 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Answering System *1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds Operating the answering of a message, the previous system message is played. *2 You can also erase as follows: You can also operate the answering {ERASE} i {V}/{^}: “Yes”...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 35 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Answering System to press {1} to perform a specific Operation operation, or press {2} to listen to more Erase greeting available operations. Operations are {*}{6} message (during presented by voice guidance in the greeting message following order: playback)
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 36 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Answering System {V}/{^}: “Ring count” i Answering system {SELECT} {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. settings {SAVE} i {OFF} For Voice Mail service subscribers Remote access code If you subscribe to a flat-rate service A 3-digit remote access code must be package that includes Call Display, Call entered when operating the answering...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 37 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Answering System each caller. The default setting is “3 min”. {MENU} (centre of joystick) i I i {SELECT} {V}/{^}: “Settings” i {SELECT} {V}/{^}: “Recording time” i {SELECT} {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. {SAVE} i {OFF} Call screening You can set the call screening feature...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 38 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Voice Mail Service contact your service provider/ telephone company for details. Using Voice Mail service Voice Mail is an automatic answering service offered by your service provider/ telephone company. After you subscribe to this service, the service provider/telephone company’s Voice Mail system will answer calls for you...
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 39 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Multi-unit Operation Answering an intercom call Operating additional Press {C} or {s} to answer the handsets page. When you finish talking, press Additional handsets {OFF}. Up to 6 handsets can be registered to the base unit.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 40 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Multi-unit Operation To establish a conference call: Proceed with the operation for your Press {CONF}. model. L To leave the conference, press N KX-TG8202 {OFF}. The other parties can Press and hold {x} (LOCATOR) continue the conversation.
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 41 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Multi-unit Operation Select the handset(s) you want to cancel, by pressing the desired handset number ({1} – {6}). i {OK} L The selected handset number(s) flashes. L To cancel a selected handset number, press the number again.
Connecting a headset to the handset or pocket using the supplied belt clip. allows hands-free phone conversations. We recommend using the Panasonic headset noted on page To attach the belt clip To remove the belt clip L Headset shown is RP-TCA86.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 43 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information Error messages If the unit detects a problem, one of the following messages is shown on the display. Display message Cause/solution L The called handset is in use. Busy L The handset you are calling is too far from the base unit.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 44 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information Troubleshooting If you still have difficulties after following the instructions in this section, disconnect the base unit AC adaptor, then reconnect the base unit AC adaptor. General use Problem Cause/solution The unit does not work.
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 45 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot program items. L Programming is not possible while either the base unit or another handset is being used. Try again later. While programming, the L A call is being received. Answer the call and handset starts to ring.
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 46 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information Making/answering calls, intercom Problem Cause/solution w is flashing. L The handset is not registered to the base unit. Register it (page 40). L The handset is too far from the base unit. Move closer.
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 47 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot page the handset. L The called handset is too far from the base unit. L The called handset is in use. Try again later. Call Display Problem Cause/solution The handset does not...
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 48 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution The 2nd caller’s L In order to use Call Display, Call Waiting, or information is not displayed Visual Call Waiting, you must first contact your during an outside call. service provider/telephone company and (Visual Call Waiting feature subscribe to the desired service.
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 49 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information Problem Cause/solution I cannot operate the L You are entering the wrong remote access code. answering system If you forget the remote access code, store a remotely. new remote access code again (page 36). L Press each key firmly.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 50 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information Industry Canada Notices and other information NOTICE: connected together. This precaution This equipment meets the applicable may be particularly important in rural Industry Canada Terminal Equipment areas. Technical Specifications. This is Caution: confirmed by the registration number.
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TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 51 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Useful Information interference is experienced, move the cordless telephone further away from the TV or VCR. This will often reduce, or eliminate, interference. RF Exposure Warning: L This product complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
TG8202C_TG8231C_8232C(e).book Page 54 Friday, July 27, 2007 4:48 PM Index M Making calls Memory capacity (message Index recording) Missed calls Alarm Mute Answering calls O One touch dial Answering system Pause Erasing messages Phonebook Listening to messages Phonebook copy Remote operation Power failure Settings Pulse service...
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