Panasonic KX-TG8561FX Using SMS, Turning SMS on/off, Storing SMS message centre numbers

SMS (Short Message Service)

Using SMS

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

Important:

RTo use SMS features, you must:

–subscribe to a Caller ID and/or an appropriate service such as SMS.

–confirm that SMS is turned on.

–confirm that the correct message centre numbers are stored.

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

Note:

RA total of 47 messages (at 160 characters/ message) can be saved. Total number may be more than 47 if length of messages is less than 160 characters/message.

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

Turning SMS on/off

1 (middle soft key) #357

2MbN: Select the desired setting. a

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Storing SMS message centre numbers

SMS message centre numbers must be stored in order to send and receive SMS messages.

For Czech:

The message centre numbers (used for SMS services provided by Telefonica O2) are preprogrammed in this unit. You can change them if necessary.

For Slovakia:

The message centre numbers (used for SMS service provided by Slovak Telecom - T-Com) are preprogrammed in this unit. You can change them if necessary.

RContact your service provider/telephone company for more information.

RIf you change the unit’s region setting/reset the base unit, the stored message centre numbers will be deleted or changed (page 28). In this case, store the numbers again if necessary.

1To store “Message Centre1”:

(middle soft key) #351

To store “Message Centre2”:

(middle soft key) #352

2Edit the number as necessary. a

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Note:

RFor PBX users:

–You need to add the PBX line access number and a dialling pause to the beginning of the Message Centre 1 number.

–If you only use the Message Centre 1 number for SMS, store the Message Centre 1 number as is (without adding a line access number or dialling pause) to Message Centre 2.

Sending a message

Writing and sending a new message

1 (middle soft key) a a

2MbN: “Create” a

R If “DUse Last Text?” is displayed, you can use the text from the last message you created by pressing MDN.

3Enter a message. a

R You can change the character entry

mode by pressing (page 54).

4Enter the destination phone number (20

digits max.). a

To use the redial list:

MEN (T) a MbN: Select the phone

number. a 2 times

To use the caller list:

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