Panasonic KX-FC255AL Using SMS Short Message Service, Turning SMS ON/OFF, Into the base unit

3. Telephone

Note:

LTelstra and Optus do not currently send caller name information.

3.14Storing caller information into the phonebook

Important:

LThis feature is not available if the caller information does not include a telephone number.

3.14.1Into the cordless handset 1 "i j i#

2Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to display the desired item. i"

3“Add Phonebook” i #

4If a name is required, enter the name, up to 16 characters (see page 62 for character entry). i

#

5Enter the telephone number, up to 24 digits. i#

6Select the desired category. i #

7“Save” i #i {ih}

3.14.2 Into the base unit

1{CALLER ID}

2Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired item. i{MENU}

3If a name is required, enter up to 16 characters for the name (see page 62 for character entry). i

{SET} i {SET}

Note:

LTelstra and Optus do not currently send caller name information.

3.15Using SMS (Short Message Service)

SMS allows you to send and receive text messages between other fixed-line and mobile phones that support compatible SMS networks and features.

Important:

LTo use SMS features, you must:

–subscribe to the Caller ID and/or appropriate service

–confirm SMS is turned ON

–confirm the correct message centre numbers are stored

Consult your service provider/telephone company for details and availability.

Using the public mailbox and private mailboxes

SMS messages can be sent and received using the public mailbox or any one of the 6 private mailboxes. The public mailbox can be accessed freely. Private mailboxes are password protected to ensure privacy.

Important:

LTo use the public mailbox, you must:

–register the public mailbox with BT Text (page 32)

LTo send or receive a message using a private mailbox, you must:

–first create the private mailbox by storing its name and password (page 33)

–register each private mailbox with BT Text (page 32)

Note:

LA total of 47 messages (at 160 characters/message) in all mailboxes added together can be saved. Total number may be more than 47 if length of messages

is less than 160 characters/message.

LSMS messages are displayed on the cordless handset. The base unit displays the following when sending and receiving SMS messages: “TRANSFERRING MESSAGE”: Displayed when a message is being sent.

“RECEIVING NEW SMS”: Displayed when a

message is being received.

LIf the unit is connected to a PBX system, you may not be able to use SMS features.

3.16 Turning SMS ON/OFF

1"iXi #

2“Public” i #

3“Settings” i #

4“SMS On/Off” i #

5“On” or “Off” i #i{ih}

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