Panasonic KX-TG5583 operating instructions Answering system settings J, Remote code, Ring count

Press {MENU} (middle soft key). Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.

Answering System Features

Answering system settings J

Remote code

A remote code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely. This code prevents unauthorized parties from listening to your messages remotely. Store any 2-digit number (00–99).

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3 Scroll to “Remote code”, then press {SELECT}.

4 Select the desired remote code by entering a 2-digit number (00–99).

5 Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.

Note:

LTo confirm the remote code, repeat steps 1 to 3. Press {OFF} when finished.

Ring count

You can change the number of times the phone rings before the unit answers calls. You can select 2 to 7 rings or “Toll saver”.

“Toll saver”: The unit answers on the 2nd ring when new messages have been recorded, and on the 4th ring when there are no new messages. If you call your phone from outside to listen to new messages (page 62), you will know that there are no messages when the phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang up without being charged for the call.

1 Press {MENU} (middle soft key).

2 Scroll to J, then press {SELECT}.

3 Scroll to “Ring count”, then press {SELECT}.

4 Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired setting.

5 Press {SAVE}, then press {OFF}.

Note:

LUsually the unit will announce the caller’s name after the 2nd ring. If you turn on the answering system, and set the ring count to 2 rings, the unit will not announce the caller’s name. If “Toll saver” is selected, and there is a new message, the unit will not announce the caller’s name.

For Voice Mail service subscribers

If you subscribe to a flat-rate bundle service that includes Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voice Mail, and unlimited local/ regional/long distance calls, please note the following:

LTo use the Voice Mail service provided by the telephone company rather than the unit’s answering system, turn off the answering system (page 58).

This unit does not have an indicator to indicate if there are new messages in your mailbox service.

LTo use this unit’s answering system rather than the Voice Mail service provided by your telephone company, please contact your telephone company to deactivate your Voice Mail service.

If the telephone company cannot do this:

–Set this unit’s “Ring count” setting so that this unit’s answering system answers calls before the telephone company’s Voice Mail service tries to answer your calls. It is necessary to check the ring count required to activate the Voice Mail service provided by your telephone company before changing this setting.

–Change the ring count of the Voice Mail service so that the answering system can answer the call first. To do so, consult your telephone company.

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