Panasonic KX-FC228HK Operating from a remote location, Programming for answering machine

7. Answering Machine

Key	Direct commands
{*}{6}	Erases greeting message (during
	greeting message playback)

*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message will be played.

7.4.5 Programming for answering machine

To set the remote operation ID

You must program a remote operation ID to operate the answering machine from a remote location (page 43).

1.{j/OK} i“Answer System” i{>}

2.“Settings” i{>}

3.“Remote Code” i{>}

4.To activate the remote operation feature, enter a 3- digit remote operation ID.

L To deactivate the remote operation feature, press

{*}.

5.{j/OK} i{ih}

Note:

LYou can also program this feature with the base unit (feature #11 on page 46).

To change the ring count in TAM/FAX mode

To change the number of rings before the unit answers a call in TAM/FAX mode. You can select 2 to 7 rings or “Auto”. See page 35 for details.

1.{j/OK} i“Answer System” i{>}

2.“Settings” i{>}

3.“Number of Rings” i{>}

4.Select the desired setting. i{>} i{ih}

Note:

LYou can also program this feature with the base unit (feature #06 on page 45).

To change the maximum recording time for incoming messages

You can change the maximum message recording time allotted to each caller, or set the unit to greet callers but not record messages.

1.{j/OK} i“Answer System” i{>}

2.“Settings” i{>}

3.“Recording Time” i{>}

4.Select the desired setting. i{>} i{ih}

Note:

LYou can also program this feature with the base unit (feature #10 on page 46).

To screen the incoming call

To hear an incoming call from the speaker when the answering machine is recording the message.

1.{j/OK} i“Answer System” i{>}

2.“Settings” i{>}

3.“Call Screening” i{>}

4.“On” or “Off” i{>} i{ih}

Note:

LYou can also program this feature with the base unit (feature #67 on page 49).

7.5Operating from a remote location

Important:

LProgram the remote operation ID beforehand (page 43, or feature #11 on page 46).

LSet the unit to TAM/FAX mode before going out

(page 35).

LUse a touch tone telephone for remote operations.

7.5.1 Summary of remote operation

1Call your unit.

2Enter the remote operation ID during or after the TAM/FAX greeting message.

3When there are new recorded messages

1.A long beep will sound.

2.Short beep(s) will sound up to 8 times.

LThis indicates the number of new messages.

3.New messages will be played back.

When there are no new messages

1.A long beep will sound (short beep will not sound).

2.Press {5}.

3.All the recorded messages will be played back.

4To end remote operation press {9}, then hang up.

7.5.2Remote operation using remote commands

1Call your unit.

2Enter the remote operation ID during or after the TAM/FAX greeting message.

3Enter a remote command within 10 seconds.

Note:

LWhen you press a key, press firmly.

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