Panasonic KX-TG1840AL operating instructions Answering system, Greeting message

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Answering System Features

Answering system

This unit contains an answering system which can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. You can also record your own voice memos (page 53) and phone conversations (page 19).

Important:

L Only 1 person can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time.

L When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been set (page 16).

Memory capacity

The total recording capacity (including your greeting message, caller messages, voice memos, audible call announcements, and recorded conversations) is about 15 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded.

Note:

L If message memory becomes full:

–“Answer Sys. Full” is shown on the handset display

–the answer on indicator on the base unit flashes rapidly

–the total number of recorded messages flashes on the base unit display

Erase unnecessary messages (page 52).

L Messages are retained even if a power failure occurs.

Turning the answering system on/off

Using the base unit

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

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

L When the answering system is turned off, the answer on indicator turns off and the unit automatically plays new messages, if any.

Using the handset

1Press {j/OK}.

2Select “Answer System”, then press

{>}.

3Select “Answer On” or “Answer Off”, then press {>}.

4Press {ih}.

Note:

L When the answering system is turned on, uis displayed.

Greeting message

When the unit answers a call, callers are greeted by a greeting message. You can record your own greeting message or use a prerecorded greeting message.

Recording a greeting message

You can record your own greeting message (2 minutes and 30 seconds max.).

Using the base unit

1Press and hold {d} for about 1 second.

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