Panasonic KX-TG6561BX Answering system, Turning the answering system on/off, Call screening

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Answering System

Answering system

Available for:

KX-TG6561

The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.

You can also set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record caller messages by selecting Greeting Onlyas the recording time setting (page 37).

Important:

L When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been set correctly (page 13).

L Answering system announcements are in English only.

Memory capacity (including your greeting message)

The total recording capacity is about 20 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded.

Note:

L If message memory becomes full:

Messages Fullis shown on the handset display.

The answer on indicator on the base unit flashes rapidly when the answering system is turned on.

LWhen the message memory becomes full:

If you use the pre-recorded greeting message, the unit automatically switches to another pre-recorded greeting message asking callers to call again later.

If you recorded your own greeting message, the same message is still

announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded.

Turning the answering system on/off

The answering system is preset to on.

Base unit

Press {s} to turn on/off the answering system.

L When the answering system is turned on, the answer on indicator lights up.

Handset

1To turn on:

8i {#}{3}{2}{7}

To turn off:

8i {#}{3}{2}{8}

2{ic}

Note:

L When the answering system is turned on, uis displayed next to the battery icon.

Call screening

While a caller is leaving a message, you can listen to the call through the unit’s speakers.

Handset

To adjust the speaker volume, press {^} or {V} repeatedly. You can answer the call by pressing {C}.

The default setting is On.

18i {#}{3}{1}{0}

2{V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. i Mi {ic}

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Contents Before initial use, see Getting Started on Caller ID Service Voice Mail ServiceIntroduction Important InformationAccessory information Supplied accessoriesAccessory item/Part number Quantity Model compositionAdditional/replacement accessories Accessory item Model numberFor your safety Important safety instructions Other information Setting up Battery installationBattery charge ConnectionsOperation Operating time During a power failureBattery level Icon Base unit ControlsHandset Handset display items Meaning Charge contacts Speaker Stop Erase Play Message indicatorDisplay Turning the power on/off Power onPower off Soft key icons Icon ActionInitial settings One touch eco modeDialling mode Display languageWall mounting Using the base unit Pause for PBX/long distance service usersUseful features during a call Using the handsetAnswering calls HoldRecall/flash Temporary tone dialling for rotary/pulse service usersMute Handset key lock Call shareHandset phonebook TG6551-6561BXe.book Page 20 Friday, July 23, 2010 1006 AM Making a call using the speed Base unit speed dialDial keys Adding phone numbers toMain menu Sub-menu Programmable settingsProgramming by scrolling through the display menus Ringer Setup*1 Ringer Volume Ringtone Programming using the direct commands Feature Code SettingFor the answering system KX-TG6561 Feature Code Setting TG6551-6561BXe.book Page 26 Friday, July 23, 2010 1006 AM Alarm Special programmingChanging the handset name Storing an area code to be deleted automaticallyRegistering a unit Incoming call barring Caller ID subscribers onlyChanging the base unit PIN Personal Identification Number Registering a handset to the base unitDeregistering a handset Setting the repeater modeIncreasing the range of the base unit Using Caller ID service Caller ID featuresCaller list Viewing the caller list and calling backEditing a caller’s phone number before calling back Erasing selected caller informationErasing all caller information Storing caller information to the phonebookAnswering system Turning the answering system on/offMemory capacity including your greeting message Call screeningListening to messages using the base unit Using a pre-recorded greeting messageGreeting message Recording your greeting messageListening to messages using the handset Operating the answering system during playbackErasing all messages Operating the answering systemRemote access code Using the answering system remotelyRemote operation Calling back Caller ID subscribers onlyAnswering system settings Remote commandsTurning on the answering system remotely Number of rings before the unit answers a callCaller’s recording time Selecting Greeting OnlyVoice mail service Intercom Handset locatorTransferring calls, conference calls Making an intercom callAnswering a transferred call Handset To complete the transfer Press sTo establish a conference call Press Character entry Character entry modesExtended character table N Numeric entry table Arabic character tablePersian character table Error messages Display message Cause/solutionProblem Cause/solution TroubleshootingGeneral use Problem Cause/solution Battery recharge Problem Cause/solution Making/answering calls, intercomCaller ID Problem Cause/solution Answering system KX-TG6561 Own greeting message againLiquid damage Problem Cause/solution Index TG6551-6561BXe.book Page 50 Friday, July 23, 2010 1006 AM TG6551-6561BXe.book Page 51 Friday, July 23, 2010 1006 AM For your future reference Copyright