Panasonic KX-FPG381 Intercom, Making intercom calls, Answering intercom calls

3. Telephone

3Press {MENU}.

4If a name is required, enter up to 16 digits for the name (page 30).

5Press {SET}.

LTo edit a number, see page 38.

6Press {SET}.

Note:

LTo print the Caller ID list, see page 93.

3.13 Intercom

The intercom feature makes it possible to have conversations between handsets and with the base unit, without using the telephone line. To make an intercom call, one extension must page (summon) the other by entering its extension number, shown in the top right of each display. The base unit’s extension number is 0, and only the base unit can page all handsets at once. The extension number of the included handset is 1.

LKeep the front cover page open for button locations.

3.13.1 Making intercom calls

Handset

1Press {INTERCOM/TRANSFER}.

2To page the base unit, press {0}.

LThe base unit will beep for 1 minute. L To stop paging, press {OFF}.

To page another handset, enter its extension number using a dialing button ({1} to {8}).

LThe destination handset will beep for 1 minute.

3When the paged party answers, talk into the handset.

L You can switch to the speaker by pressing {SP-PHONE}. To switch back to the receiver, press {TALK}.

4To end the intercom, press {OFF} or place the handset on the charger.

Base unit

You can also locate a misplaced handset by paging it (Handset locator).

1Press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.

2To page one handset, enter its extension number using a dialing button ({1} to {8}). L The handset will beep for 1 minute.

L To stop paging, press {DIGITAL SP- PHONE} or {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.

To page all handsets, press {0}.

LAll handsets will beep for 1 minute.

LYou can talk with the handset user who answers first.

3When the paged party answers, talk into the microphone.

4To end the intercom, press {DIGITAL SP- PHONE} or {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.

3.13.2 Answering intercom calls

Handset

When a handset is being paged, it will beep and display the paging extension’s number.

Example: Base unit is paging handset 1

PRIVACY

1Press {TALK}, {SP-PHONE}or

{INTERCOM/TRANSFER} to answer the page.

2To end the intercom, press {OFF} or place the handset on the charger.

Base unit

When the base unit is being paged, it will beep and display the paging extension’s number.

Example: Handset 1 is paging

CALL FROM
[ 1	]

1Press {LOCATOR/INTERCOM} or

{DIGITAL SP-PHONE}to answer the page.

2To end the intercom, press {DIGITAL SP- PHONE} or {LOCATOR/INTERCOM}.

Note:

L When the ringer volume is OFF (page 27, 28), the handset and the base unit will ring at the low level when paged.

During an intercom call

LIf you have difficulty hearing the other party, decrease the speaker volume.

LIf you receive a phone call while talking on the intercom, you will hear 2 tones (feature #73 on page 72, or page 74). To answer the call, if you are using the handset, press {OFF}, then press {TALK} or {SP- PHONE}. If you are using the base unit, press {DIGITAL SP-PHONE}twice.

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