KXTG8231B Panasonic Cordless 6.0 Phone System

Features

• DECT 6.0: DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) technology lets you move freely around your home with long range and clear sound. Operating in the 1.9GHz frequency range, your phone will not conflict with other wireless devices such as computer routers, wireless keyboards, microwave ovens and other common household devices.
• Expandable Cordless System: You can add up to 5 additional cordless handsets (6 total) to the KX-TG8231B. The KX-TGA820 accessory handset is available on Panasonic's web site.
• Handset Speakerphone: The cordless handset can double as a speakerphone for hands-free conversations.
• Color LCD Display: The cordless handset features a backlit, 65k color, 128x128 pixel, 1.5" LCD screen which displays Caller ID information, call duration, battery strength, Phonebook information, as well as menu icons. The display wallpaper, background color, contrast can be adjusted.
• Soft Keys: Located below the LCD screen, the two soft keys are used to select functions displayed directly above the keys. Functions displayed above the keys will change depending upon the state of use.
• Joystick: Use joystick on the handset to navigate through menus and to select items shown on the display. It moves in four directions and you push it down to select.
• Caller ID: This unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. If you subscribe to Caller ID, the caller's name and phone number will be displayed and recorded in the handset's Caller List.
• Call Waiting Caller ID: If you subscribe to both Caller ID and Call Waiting with Caller ID, when talking on the phone as another call comes in, the second caller's name and phone number will be displayed.
• Caller List: The unit records information for the last 50 callers and stores this information in the Caller List. The unit can show the number of calls you missed. You can call back any number in the caller list. Once a number is in the Caller List, it can be manually or automatically edited (to add or remove area codes or prefixes), saved in the Directory, or deleted.
• Phone Book: Each handset can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in the Phonebook; entries can then be copied to other handsets. You can enter names up to 16 characters, and phone numbers up to 24 digits. A pause can be entered in the phone number if required for dialing. Each pause is stored as one digit and the pause is approximately 3.5 seconds. The directory names are sorted alphabetically. There are also Phonebook Groups; each Phonebook entry can be assigned to one of nine Groups. Each group name is programmable, up to ten characters. When searching the Phonebook, you can search all entries, or just entries within a specific Group.
• One Touch Dialing: The one though nine keys can be programmed as one touch dial keys for nine numbers in the phonebook. Once programmed, hold the number key down and press the talk button.
• Ringer ID: This feature can help you identify who is calling by using different ring tones and display colors for numbers assigned to each Group in the phonebook.
• Chain Dial: You can dial a number from the phone while on a call using Chain Dial. This can be used to dial a calling card access number, dial a PIN number, etc.
• Redial List: You can review a list of the last five numbers dialed, then call any of those numbers.
• Mute: This system features a Mute key on the cordless handset. If you wish to temporarily mute the conversation, you can mute the handset so the other party cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.
• Handset Locator: This feature allows you to locate a handset by paging it from the base unit. All handsets are paged simultaneously.
• Intercom: This feature lets you set-up a 2-way conversation between two handsets (optional additional handset required).
• Call Transfer: Calls can be transferred from one handset to another.
• Alarm: The handset has an alarm built in; you can set it to sound once or daily. The alarm sounds for three minutes. If there are multiple handsets, each has its own alarm. Choose the alarm sound from five tones and ten melodies.
• Conference Calls: Two handsets can have a conference call with an outside party (if you have an extra handset).
• Headset Jack: The cordless handset has a sub-mini (2.5mm) jack on the side for an optional Panasonic headset. Panasonic recommends (headsets) KX-TCA60, KX-TCA86 (item number 133KXTCA86), KX-TCA88HA, KX-TCA92 (item number 133KXTCA92), KX-TCA93, KX-TCA94, and KX-TCA95.
• Any Key Talk/Auto Talk: When the cordless handset is off its charger base, the Any Key Talk feature allows you to press any of the numeric keys, the * key, or the # key to answer a call. When the handset is on the charger base, the Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by simply picking up the handset. Auto Talk can be turned on/off in the menu.
• Any Key Talk/Auto Talk: When the cordless handset is off its charger base, the Any Key Talk feature allows you to press any of the numeric keys, the * key, or the # key to answer a call. When the handset is on the charger base, the Auto Talk feature allows you to answer a call by simply picking up the handset. Auto Talk can be turned on/off in the menu.
• Ringer Options: You can select one of six ringer volume settings and choose between five ring tones and ten ring melodies.
• Temporary Tone Dialing: If you are using a pulse dialing system, you can temporarily switch to tone dialing to enter numbers for answering services, electronic banking services, company phone directories, etc. When you hang up, the mode switches back to pulse dialing.
• Flash Key: If you have the Call Waiting service, you can use the Flash/Call Wait key to put the first call on hold, allowing you to answer a second incoming call. You can adjust the length of the flash time if necessary.
• Belt Clip: The included belt clip can be attached to the back of the cordless handset so that you can hook it onto your belt.
• Clarity Booster: If you are using the cordless handset in an area with interference the Clarity Booster is turned on automatically. This will shorten the battery operating time.
• Security: A handset cannot operate unless it is registered with the base unit.
• Battery Information: The phone comes with two "AAA" rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. A Ni-MH battery doesn't develop the "memory" effect like many Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) rechargeable batteries do.
  • Initial Charge Time: 7 hours
  • Battery Talk Time: up to approximately 12 hours
  • Battery Standby Time: up to approximately 6 days
• Voice Mail: If you subscribe to voice mail service from your phone company, the access number and password can be programmed for easy dialing. If the voice mail service offers tone detection to indicate new messages, the KX-TG8231B can check for the tone after each call and after an incoming call is unanswered. When the tone is detected the handset display shows New Voice Mail.

Specifications

• Uses DECT 6.0 cordless phone standard
• 1.9 GHz frequency range
• Multi-handset operation (add up to 5 optional handsets for a total of 6)
• Digital answering system with up to 18 minutes total record time
• 1.5" color LCD display on handset with customizable display
• Hearing Aid Capability (HAC)
• Call Waiting Caller ID shown on handset (where available; requires subscription from your local phone service provider)
• 50-entry phone directory
• 50-entry Caller ID memory
• Handset speakerphone
• 3-way conferencing between outside line and up to two handsets (one included)
• Jack for optional headset
• Built-in digital clock with alarm on handset
• NiMH rechargeable batteries
• Warranty: 1 year