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What are the convenient features of the Panasonic integrated telephone answering system?

The system has the following convenient features:

  • On-hook Dialing
  • Stored Number Dialing
  • Full Digital Recording
  • Mailbox Capability, allowing up to 4 individual mailboxes
  • Voice Prompts for time, number of recorded messages, and time/day stamp
  • New Message Playback, listening to only the messages you have not played before
  • Tone Remote Control, listening to all messages or new messages from a remote location
  • Transferring Incoming Messages

What accessories come with the system?

The system comes with:

  • AC Adaptor
  • Handset Cord
  • Telephone Line Cord
  • AA (R6, UM-3) size battery
  • Handset
  • Wall Mounting Adaptor

How does the mailbox feature work?

The unit has five memory locations: common memory and four personal memories. If a caller specifies the mailbox number before leaving a message, it is recorded in that mailbox. Only those who know the password for it can retrieve the messages in the mailbox.

How do I activate the mailbox feature?

You need to:

  1. Record a common greeting.
  2. Record a personal greeting message for each mailbox.
  3. Program a password for each mailbox.

How would a caller leave a private message in mailbox 3?

The caller would press “#” and then the mailbox number “3” after the common greeting message.

What should I do if a new message has been recorded in a mailbox?

The mailbox indicator flashes. Press the mailbox button, then enter the mailbox password to listen to the message.

How do I listen to messages?

Press the ALL or NEW MESSAGE button.

What is the function of the TONE button?

The TONE button is used for temporary tone dialing.

What is the function of the HOLD Button?

The HOLD button is used to place a call on hold.

What is the function of the MUTE Button?

The MUTE button is used to mute the microphone.

What is the function of the FLASH Button?

The FLASH button is used to access the hookswitch feature.

What is the function of the Mailbox Buttons and Indicators?

The Mailbox buttons and indicators are used to access and manage individual mailboxes.

What is the function of the ANSWER ON Button and Indicator?

The ANSWER ON button and indicator is used to turn the answering system on or off.

What is the function of the GREETING SELECT Button?

The GREETING SELECT button is used to select the greeting message.

What is the function of the GREETING RECORD Button?

The GREETING RECORD button is used to record a greeting message.

What is the function of the GREETING CHECK Button?

The GREETING CHECK button is used to check the greeting message.

What is the function of the ALL ERASE Button?

The ALL ERASE button is used to erase all messages.

What is the function of the REMAIN TIME Button?

The REMAIN TIME button is used to check the message remaining time.

What is the function of the REMOTE CODE Button?

The REMOTE CODE button is used to set or access the remote code for remote operations.

What is the function of the TRANSFER Button?

The TRANSFER button is used for transferring calls.

What is the function of the STOP Button?

The STOP button is used to stop playback or recording.

What is the function of the INDIVIDUAL ERASE Button?

The INDIVIDUAL ERASE button is used to erase specific messages.

What is the function of the ALL Button?

The ALL button is used to play all the messages.

What is the function of the NEW MESSAGE Button?

The NEW MESSAGE button is used to play new messages.

What is the function of the MEMO/2WAY RECORD Button?

The MEMO/2WAY RECORD button is used to record memos or telephone conversations.

What is the function of the REPEAT and SKIP Button?

The REPEAT and SKIP button is used to repeat or skip messages.

What is the function of the SCAN (MESSAGE SCAN) Button?

The SCAN button is used to play back the first 5 seconds of each message consecutively.

What is the function of the DIALING MODE Selector?

The DIALING MODE selector is used to select the dialing mode.

What is the function of the RINGER Selector?

The RINGER selector is used to select the ringer volume.

What is the function of the REC (Recording) TIME Selector?

The REC TIME selector is used to set the recording time.

What is the function of the MESSAGE ALERT Selector?

The MESSAGE ALERT selector is used to set how you are alerted to new messages.

What does the display show when initialization of the unit starts?

The display will show the elapsed time during the initialization process, then will display a blinking “AM 12:00” upon completion.

What does the display show when I press the PROGRAM button to set the unit to the programming mode?

The display will show “PROGRAM”.

What does the display show while you are recording or playing the greeting message?

The display will show “GREETING” along with the time.

What does the display show when you do not install batteries, or the battery power is low?

The display will show a low battery indicator and a prompt to install new batteries.

What does the display show when the REC TIME selector is in the GREETING ONLY position?

The display will show “GREETING-TT”.

What does the display show when 10 messages have been recorded?

The display will show “10”.

What does the display show when the alarm clock is set to on?

The display will show an alarm clock symbol.

What does the display show when you press the REMAIN TIME button?

Message remaining time is displayed for about 5 seconds.

What does the display show when the memory is full?

The display will indicate that the memory is full and prompt to erase some or all messages.

How do I install the batteries?

Open the cover and install the batteries using correct polarity (+, -), then close the cover.

What is the initialization process?

Initialization of the unit is a 20-second process that starts after connection and power up. The elapsed time during initialization process is visible and upon completion a blinking “AM 12:00” will be displayed.

How do I connect the device?

Connect the AC adapter cord to the cord holder, then plug the AC adapter into a power outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz). Connect the telephone line cord to the single-line telephone jack (RJ11C).

What if I don’t install a battery or the battery power is low?

The display will show " ~ ". Install new batteries.

Why should I install batteries?

Batteries should be installed to provide message retention during power failure. Message retention time is approximately 3 days with new batteries.

Which AC adapter should I use?

Use only Panasonic AC adapter KX-A 11. The AC adapter must remain connected at all times.

What happens during a power failure?

During a power failure, the unit functions only as an ordinary telephone.

How do I adjust the time and day?

  1. Press the TIME button.
  2. Enter the current time (hour and minute) using a 4-digit number. For example, to set “6:30”, enter “0630”.
  3. Press “*” to select “AM” or “PM”. Press “#” repeatedly to adjust the day. The unit announces the day.
  4. Press the TIME button to end adjusting. The unit announces the programmed time and day.

How long is the time and day retained during a power failure with new batteries?

The programmed time and day retention time is approximately 3 days with new batteries.

What is the accuracy of the clock?

The accuracy of the clock will be approximately ±45 seconds a month at room temperature.

How do I check the time and day?

Press the TIME button. The unit announces the current time and day, then press it again.

How do I record a common greeting message?

  1. Open the lid.
  2. Press the GREETING SELECT button to select the first or second greeting. “GREETING~_]” is displayed for the first greeting and " GREETING~ 2 1" for the second.
  3. Press the GREETING RECORD button, then release it. A long beep is heard.
  4. Immediately after the long beep, speak clearly and loudly, 20 cm (8’’) away from the MIC (microphone). The display shows the elapsed recording time.
  5. When you finish recording, press the GREETING RECORD or the STOP button.

How do I change my greeting message?

Repeat the recording steps.

How do I check a recorded greeting message?

  1. Press the GREETING SELECT button to select the greeting message you want to check.
  2. Press the GREETING CHECK button.

How do I set the ringer volume?

Use the RINGER selector to set to the HIGH or LOW position. Set to the OFF position, the unit will not ring.

How do I select the caller’s recording time?

Use the REC (Recording) TIME selector. Options are VOX (unlimited), 1 MIN (limited to 1 minute), and GREETING ONLY.

What happens when the REC TIME selector is set to GREETING ONLY?

When a call comes in, the unit answers the call, plays the greeting message, then hangs up. The unit will not record any caller’s message. " GREETING~ ONLY I " is displayed. However, the caller can still leave a message in a mailbox by pressing “#” and the mailbox number.

How can I be informed of new messages?

Use the MESSAGE ALERT selector.

  • ON: When new messages have been recorded, a short beep sounds every 10 seconds. The beeping stops after the messages have been played back.
  • OFF: No beep sounds.

How do I set the DIALING MODE?

Use the DIALING MODE selector. Set to the TONE position for touch-tone service, and to the PULSE position for rotary service.

How do I select the number of rings before the unit answers?

  1. Press the PROGRAM button. “Imm PHONE NO.-➔STATION” is displayed.
  2. Press the HOLD button.
  3. Press “2” to set the number of rings. The current setting is displayed.
  4. Press one of the dialing buttons “1” through “7” to change the number of rings (1-7). The unit answers the call on the selected number of rings.
  5. Press “0” to select “AUTO”. “A” is displayed.
  6. To finish programming, press the PROGRAM button.

How does the toll saver work?

When you call the unit from a touch-tone telephone, the number of rings before the unit answers indicates if there are new messages. If the unit answers on the 2nd ring, there is at least one new message. If the unit answers on the 4th ring, there are no new messages. Hang up immediately when you hear the 3rd ring, which indicates there are no new messages to save toll charges.

Does the toll saver work for mailboxes?

Toll saver works only for messages recorded in the common memory (not for those recorded in the mailboxes).

How do I set the CPC (Calling Party Control) function?

  1. Press the PROGRAM button. "Em PHONENO. •STATION "is displayed.
  2. Press the HOLD button.
  3. Press “1” to change the CPC function. The current setting is displayed.
  4. Press “1” to select “A”. Press “2” to select “b”.
  5. To finish programming, press the PROGRAM button.

What do the CPC settings “A” and “b” mean?

When set to “A”, the call waiting tone will disconnect someone leaving a message, set to “A” if you do not use this service. If you use call waiting service, set to “b”.

How do I set the greeting monitor function?

Press the PROGRAM button, then press the HOLD button. Press 4, then press 2 to set the greeting monitor function. To finish, press the PROGRAM button. If you do not want to hear the greeting message, press 1 instead of 2.

How do I make or answer a call?

You can make or answer a call by simply lifting the handset. To hang up, place the handset on the cradle.

What do I do if I misdial a number?

If you misdial, press the FLASH button firmly, and you can dial the correct number.

How do I use the MONITOR button?

Press the MONITOR button. The MONITOR indicator light will turn on and you will hear a dial tone through the speaker. Dial a telephone number. When the other party answers, lift the handset and start speaking. The MONITOR indicator light will go out. When the conversation is over, place the handset on the cradle to hang up.

How can I adjust the volume when using the handset or the MONITOR button?

To increase the volume, press **/**. To decrease the volume, press v. When using the handset, 3 levels are available (1 through 3). When using the MONITOR button, 8 levels are available (0 through 8). After hanging up, the selected volume level is maintained.

How do I redial the last dialed number?

Lift the handset or press the MONITOR button, then press the REDIAL button. When using the handset, the unit redials the last dialed number once. When using the MONITOR button, the unit redials the number up to 15 times within 10 minutes if the line is busy (automatic redial). The MONITOR indicator flashes during redial mode operation.

How do I cancel automatic redialing?

Press the FLASH button during redialing, or press the MONITOR button, or lift the handset during redialing.

How do I store phone numbers in memory for automatic dialing?

You can store 10 phone numbers into memory (5 for upper locations and 5 for lower locations). A 16-digit phone number can be stored in each memory location.

How do I store phone numbers in the upper memory location?

Press the PROGRAM button, then enter a phone number up to 16 digits. Press one of the station buttons to select the memory station. The phone number is then stored in the memory station. To store other numbers, repeat the steps.

How do I store phone numbers in the lower memory location?

Press the PROGRAM button, then enter a phone number up to 16 digits. Press the LOWER button, the MUTE/HOLD indicator will flash. Then, press one of the station buttons to select the memory station. The phone number is then stored in the memory station. To store other numbers, repeat the steps.

What can I store in memory with a phone number?

You can store “*”, “#”, “FLASH”, and “PAUSE” into memory with a telephone number. Pressing these buttons once counts as one digit.

How do I correct an error while storing a number?

Press the PROGRAM button to end the programming mode, then start from step 1 to store the correct number.

How do I confirm a stored number?

Store the phone number you want to confirm into the same memory station. You will hear one or two beeps. Two beeps mean the newly stored number is the same as the previously stored one. One beep means the newly stored number is different from the previously stored one.

How do I erase a stored number?

Press the PROGRAM button. If the number is stored in the upper memory location, press the station button for the phone number to be erased. If the number is stored in the lower memory location, press the LOWER button, then press the station button.

How do I write down names or numbers for automatic dialing?

Pull out the memory card and write down the names or phone numbers associated with automatic dialing.

How do I dial a stored number from memory?

Lift the handset or press the MONITOR button. To dial using the upper memory location, press one of the station buttons where the phone number is stored. To dial using the lower memory location, press the LOWER button, then press one of the station buttons where the phone number is stored.

How do I use full one-touch dialing?

For the upper memory location, press one of the station buttons where the phone number is stored. The monitor speaker is turned on automatically, then the stored number is dialed. For the lower memory location, press the LOWER button, then press one of the station buttons where the phone number is stored. The monitor speaker is turned on automatically, then the stored number is dialed.

How do I set the time for the alarm clock?

Make sure the handset is on the cradle and the MONITOR indicator light is off. Press the PROGRAM button, then press the ALARM button. Enter the time you want to wake up by using a 4-digit number. For example, to set 6:30, enter 0630. Press “*” to select AM or PM, then press the PROGRAM button to finish programming. The unit announces the programmed time, the alarm is set to on.

How do you stop the alarm clock?

To stop the alarm clock, lift the handset, press the MONITOR, the ALARM, or the STOP button. Then hang up.

What happens if you press “1”, “2”, “3”, … “0”, “*”, “#”, FLASH, MUTE, or HOLD button when the alarm rings?

If you press “1”, “2”, “3”, … “0”, “*”, “#”, FLASH, MUTE, or HOLD button, the ringing will stop. Then, the unit will ring again 5 minutes later, and it will repeat 5 times.

How do you set the alarm to ring at the same time tomorrow?

To set the alarm to ring at the same time tomorrow, press the ALARM button. “~” will be displayed and the alarm clock is set to on.

How do you cancel the alarm clock?

To cancel the alarm clock, press the ALARM button. The " ~ " symbol will go out, and the alarm clock is canceled.

What does the HOLD button do?

Pressing the HOLD button during a conversation puts the call on hold. The MUTE/HOLD indicator light will flash. You may then place the handset on the cradle.

How do you resume a conversation when it is on hold?

To resume a conversation when the handset is off-hook, press the HOLD button. When the handset is on the cradle, lift the handset. If another telephone is connected on the same line, you can also release hold by lifting its handset.

What does the MUTE button do?

When you press the MUTE button during a conversation, the other party cannot hear your voice, while you can hear theirs. The MUTE/HOLD indicator light is on. To resume the conversation, press the MUTE button again.

What does the FLASH button do?

The FLASH button functions as the hookswitch on a regular phone. If you misdial or dial another phone number, press the FLASH button firmly. The call is terminated and the dial tone is heard, allowing you to dial the next phone number.

How do you use the FLASH button with a PBX?

If your unit is connected to a PBX, pressing the FLASH button lightly allows you to use special features of the PBX such as transferring an extension call.

How do you use the call waiting service?

To use the call waiting service, you must subscribe to the service offered by your local telephone company. While having a conversation, another party calls and you hear a tone. Press the FLASH button lightly. The first call is put on hold and you can answer the second call. To return to the first caller, press the FLASH button again. The second call is put on hold.

What does the PAUSE button do?

If your unit is connected to a PBX, you need to dial an access number to get an outside line. In this case, inserting a pause between the access number and the phone number is necessary, especially when redialing or storing the number into memory. Pressing the PAUSE button makes a dialing delay.

How do you use temporary tone dialing?

If your line has rotary service, pressing the TONE (*) button allows you to change the dialing mode temporarily into tone. Then you can dial the numbers or codes needed to operate the answering system or to use electronic banking services and other special services. When you hang up, the dialing mode returns to pulse automatically.

What is the mailbox feature?

The unit has five memory locations – common memory and four personal mailboxes. Your greeting messages and incoming calls can be recorded in each memory location. This is useful when you use the unit jointly with some persons and you wish your caller would record a message directly to you. Your caller can leave a message in a specific mailbox, and the only one who knows the password can retrieve it from the mailbox. This unit has four personal mailboxes and you can program a password for each one of them.

How do you use a mailbox?

  1. Record common greeting message(s) in common memory.
  2. Record personal greeting message(s) in the mailbox(es).
  3. Program each mailbox password.
  4. In order to leave a message in a mailbox, each owner of the mailboxes must inform callers in advance of their mailbox number.

Note: Greeting messages and incoming calls are recorded in common memory unless selecting any mailbox. To select a mailbox, press the mailbox button. The indicator light is on green.

How do you record a common greeting message?

You should record the common greeting message first. This is played back to the caller when the unit answers the call.

What is an example of a common greeting message?

“Hello, if you would like to leave a message for John, press# and 1. To leave a message for George, press# and 2. To leave a message for June, press# and 3. To leave a message for Alice, press# and 4. Please leave a message after the long beep. Thank you.”

How do you record a personal greeting message for a mailbox?

  1. Open the lid, and then press the mailbox button (1-4). The mailbox indicator light is on.
  2. Press the GREETING RECORD button. A long beep is heard.
  3. Immediately after the long beep, speak clearly and loudly into the microphone.
  4. To stop recording, press the STOP or GREETING RECORD button.

It is recommended to record a briefer greeting message, leaving more time for incoming messages. If you do not record a mailbox greeting, incoming messages can be left after the long beep.

What is an example of a personal greeting message?

“Hello. this is John. Sorry, I cannot take your call. Please leave your message after the beep. Thank you.”

How do you program a mailbox password?

Program your own password for a mailbox to prevent other users from retrieving messages. You can choose any 3-digit number (000-999).

Notes: If you do not program the password, other users can retrieve the messages from the mailbox even if they do not know the password. Once you have programmed the password, you cannot confirm it. If you forget it, reprogram a new one. Use a number that is different from the remote code.

How do you erase a mailbox password?

  1. Open the lid, and then press the desired mailbox button. The mailbox indicator light is on.
  2. Press the REMOTE CODE button.
  3. Enter the desired 3-digit number (000-999).
  4. To finish programming, press the REMOTE CODE button.

How do you erase a password?

  1. Press the desired mailbox button.
  2. Press the REMOTE CODE button, and then press the MUTE button.
  3. Press the REMOTE CODE button.

How are incoming messages recorded in each mailbox?

In order to leave a message in a mailbox, each owner of the mailboxes must inform callers in advance.

  1. Make sure that the ANSWER ON indicator light is on.
  2. A caller calls your unit (from a touch tone telephone only).
  3. The common greeting message is heard.
  4. A caller presses “#”, then enters “1, 2, 3, or 4” (desired mailbox number).
  5. The personal greeting message is heard, followed by a long beep.
  6. An incoming message is recorded in a specified mailbox.

If a caller does not specify the mailbox in step 2, the message will be recorded in the common memory.

How do you retrieve messages in your mailbox?

  1. When there is an unheard message in the mailbox, the mailbox indicator is flashing.
  2. Press the mailbox button. The mailbox indicator light is on.
  3. Enter the mailbox password (3-digit).
  4. Press the ALL or NEW MESSAGE button. The recorded message(s) will be played.

Note: Step 2 is not necessary if you have not programmed a password for the mailbox.

How do you retrieve messages in your mailbox from a remote location?

  1. Call your unit from a touch tone telephone. The common greeting message is heard.
  2. Press “#”, then enter “1, 2, 3, or 4” (desired mailbox number). The personal greeting message is heard.
  3. Enter the mailbox password (3-digit). If you do not program the password, enter the remote code instead of password.
  4. Press “4” for new message playback. Press “5” for all messages playback.

If two or more persons use this unit in common, it is recommended to listen to all messages even if you want to play back only newly recorded messages in the common memory. In case of listening to new messages only, you may miss some messages which have been already listened to by other persons.

Note: Do not press “#” button for a long time. Some long distance services use “#” for other purposes. These telephone services will take priority over the remote operation.

How much can the unit record?

The unit can save about 20 minutes of incoming messages, memo messages, 2-way conversations, and greeting messages. Message remaining time can be confirmed by pressing the REMAIN TIME button. If the memory is full, the display shows “FULL” and the unit does not record the messages any more. You must erase some or all messages. If the messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the recording time might be shortened 1 to 4 minutes.

How do you control the answering system?

The answering system works when the ANSWER ON indicator light is on. If you do not want the unit to answer the call, press the ANSWER ON button to turn off. The ANSWER ON indicator light goes out.

How do you set the unit to answer calls and record messages?

To set the unit to answer calls and record messages, press the ANSWER ON button to turn on the answering system. The ANSWER ON indicator light will be on, indicating the unit is ready to answer calls. Press the GREETING SELECT button repeatedly to choose which greeting message (first or second) will play.

How can you see how much recording time is left?

Open the lid, then press the REMAIN TIME button to show the time left for recording incoming calls. When the remaining recording time is less than 1 minute, the time display will start to flash.

How do you monitor incoming calls?

While an incoming call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the speaker. You can adjust the volume by using the VOLUME button. To answer the call while monitoring, lift the handset. The unit will stop recording, and you can speak to the caller.

How do you know if you have new messages?

When new incoming messages have been recorded, the NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes and/or mailbox indicator flashes. A short beep sounds every 10 seconds if the MESSAGE ALERT selector is set to the ON position. The display shows the total number of recorded messages in the common memory.

How do you listen to new messages?

Press the NEW MESSAGE button. The unit will play back new messages and announce the time and day each message was received. The display shows the number of the message being played, and the unit announces “End of messages” after the last message. If there are no new messages, the unit announces “No new message”.

How do you listen to messages in a specific mailbox?

Press the mailbox button you want. The mailbox indicator light turns on. The display shows the total number of recorded messages in the selected mailbox. Enter the mailbox password, if you have programmed one. Then, press the NEW MESSAGE button or the ALL button.

How do you listen to all recorded messages?

Press the ALL button. The unit plays back all recorded messages and announces the time and day the message was received. The display shows the number of the message being played. The unit announces “End of messages” after the last message. If there are no messages, the unit announces “No message”.

What functions are available during message playback?

During message playback, you can use the REPEAT button to resume playback from the beginning of the message, the SKIP button to start the next message, or the STOP button to stop playback.

How do you play back the first 5 seconds of each message consecutively?

Press the SCAN button. The unit starts to play back the introduction from the first to the last message, each for 5 seconds. To listen to the whole message, press the ALL or NEW MESSAGE button. If you want to use this feature for mailboxes 1, 2, 3, or 4, you must first select the mailbox.

How do you listen to recorded messages privately through the handset?

Press the NEW MESSAGE or ALL button, then lift the handset. You can listen to the recorded messages through the handset. When finished, hang up the handset. To answer an incoming call while listening to your messages, press the hookswitch on the telephone for about one second or the FLASH button firmly. The messages being played back will stop, and you can speak to the caller.

How are messages saved?

The unit saves your messages automatically if you do not erase them. After playback, the unit indicates the total number of messages in memory.

How do you erase a specific message?

To erase messages in mailboxes 1, 2, 3, or 4, you must first select the mailbox. Press the INDIVIDUAL ERASE button while the message you want to erase is being played. The unit erases the message, beeps three times, and continues with the next message.

How do you erase all messages from memory?

To erase all messages in mailboxes 1, 2, 3, or 4, you must first select the mailbox. Open the lid, then press the ALL ERASE button. The display shows “0”, and you will hear three beeps and “No message”.

How do you record a memo message?

To record in a specific mailbox, you must first select the mailbox. If you do not select the mailbox, the unit records in the common memory. Press the MEMO/2WAY RECORD button. A long beep sounds, then speak clearly and loudly about 20 cm away from the microphone. To stop recording, press the MEMO/2WAY RECORD or the STOP button. The number on the display will increase by one. To listen to the memo message, follow the instructions under “Listening to the recorded messages”.

How do you record a telephone conversation?

To record in a specific mailbox, you must first select the mailbox. If you do not select the mailbox, the unit records in the common memory. During your conversation, press the MEMO/2WAY RECORD button. A beep sounds and you can continue your conversation. To stop recording, press the MEMO/2WAY RECORD or the STOP button. The number on the display increases by one. To listen to the recorded conversation, follow the instructions under “Listening to the recorded messages”. Note that regulations regarding recording conversations may apply, so inform the other party that the conversation is being recorded.

How do you set up incoming calls to be transferred?

Each time an incoming message is recorded, the unit can automatically dial the number to which the message is to be transferred. You can set the transfer mode for each memory (common, mailbox 1, 2, 3, and 4). To use this feature for mailboxes 1, 2, 3, and 4, you must first select the mailbox.

What are the steps to use the call transfer feature?

  1. Record the transfer greeting message up to 30 seconds.
  2. Store a transfer phone number (your office, a friend’s house, etc.).
  3. Set the unit to the transfer mode.

What is an example of a transfer greeting?

A sample transfer greeting is: “Hello, this is Dick Smith. I’m going to visit you today. While I’m away, if somebody calls me, the answering machine will get their messages, so could you tell me if my machine transfers calls to you before my arrival? Thank you.”.

How do I record a transfer greeting?

Press the GREETING SELECT button repeatedly until “iiit-WW#;•” flashes. Then, press the GREETING RECORD button. A long beep will be heard, after which you should speak clearly and loudly, about 20 cm (8") away from the MIC. Recording time is up to 30 seconds. When finished, press the GREETING RECORD or the STOP button.

How do I check the transfer greeting?

Press the GREETING SELECT button repeatedly until " ii;r,:w.-U#;• " flashes. Then, press the GREETING CHECK button. The transfer greeting will be played back.

How do I record a transfer greeting message for mailbox 1, 2, 3, or 4?

Press the desired mailbox button. Press the GREETING SELECT button repeatedly until “ii;W/##:i …” flashes. Press the GREETING RECORD button. Record your greeting after the long beep. When finished, press the STOP button.

How do I store a phone number into the TRANSFER memory?

Make sure the handset is on the cradle and the MONITOR indicator light is off. Press the PROGRAM button. Enter a telephone number, up to 30 digits long. Press the TRANSFER button. The number is now stored in the transfer memory station.

How do I store a transferring phone number for mailbox 1, 2, 3, or 4?

Press the desired mailbox button. Press the PROGRAM button. Enter a telephone number. Press the TRANSFER button.

How do I turn the transfer mode on?

Make sure a phone number is stored in the transfer memory station beforehand. Press the TRANSFER button. “li;W@i#;I” will be displayed. To turn off the transfer mode, press the TRANSFER button again and confirm “TRANSFER” disappears.

How do I turn the transfer mode on for mailbox 1, 2, 3, or 4?

Press the desired mailbox button. Then, press the TRANSFER button.

What do I do if a series of short beeps are heard when pressing the TRANSFER button?

If this happens, store the transfer number into memory and then try again.

How do I listen to a transferred message?

After an incoming call is recorded, the unit will automatically call you. Lift the handset when the telephone rings. The transfer greeting will be heard. Press your remote code number or mailbox password during the transfer greeting playback. Enter numbers slowly and deliberately. Press “4” for new message playback. The recorded message will play. After playback, hang up. For further remote operation, see pages 56-64. When the message of the mailbox is transferred, press the mailbox password instead of the remote code.

What happens if I cannot press the code number during transfer greeting playback?

The call will be terminated automatically. In this case, hang up the handset. The unit will call again after 1 minute.

What happens if the transferred number is busy?

The unit will redial up to 15 times within 10 minutes.

What happens if no one answers the transfer call for about 1 minute?

The unit hangs up, then it will dial once more after 1 minute.

How do I set the unit to call my pager?

To set to the pager mode for mailbox 1, 2, 3, or 4, you must first select the mailbox. Press the desired mailbox button. Press the PROGRAM button. Press the HOLD button, then press “3”. Press “2” to use the pager. If you do not use the pager, press “1” instead of “2”. Press the PROGRAM button. When the pager beeps, call your unit from a touch tone telephone to retrieve the message.

How do I store the pager number into the transfer memory station?

To store the pager number for mailbox 1, 2, 3, or 4, you must first select the mailbox. Press the desired mailbox button. Press the PROGRAM button. Enter a pager number up to 30 digits long. Then press the PAUSE button twice if required. Please contact your pager company regarding the proper pause time. Enter the call back number. Then press “#” if required. Press the TRANSFER button.

How do I access my unit and retrieve recorded messages from a remote location with a touch tone telephone?

If you specify the mailbox number, only the memory of the specified mailbox is accessed. If not specified, common memory is accessed.

Summary of remote operation:

  • Press your remote code no.
  • Mailbox 1: Press mailbox 1, Press “#1”, password.
  • Mailbox 2: Press mailbox 2, Press “# 2”, password.
  • Mailbox 3: Press “# 3”, password.
  • Mailbox 4: Press mailbox 4, Press “# 4”, password.

What should I do if two or more persons use this unit in common?

It is recommended to listen to all messages even if you want to play back only newly recorded messages in the common memory. If you only listen to new messages, you may miss some messages that have already been listened to by other persons.

How do I set the remote code number?

Open the lid, and then press the REMOTE CODE button. The current setting is displayed. The factory preset number is “111”. Enter the desired 3-digit number (000-999). To finish programming, press the REMOTE CODE button.

How do I check the remote code number?

Press the REMOTE CODE button. The current setting is displayed, then press the button again.

How do I listen to messages in the Common Memory using the remote operation?

Call your unit. Press your remote code number during the common greeting playback. The unit tells you the number of recorded messages in the common memory. To play back all messages, wait 3 seconds after hearing the number of messages or press the @ button. To play back new messages, press the @ button.

How do I listen to messages in a mailbox using the remote operation?

Press “#” and “1, 2, 3, or 4” (the desired mailbox number). Enter the mailbox password. If you do not program the password, enter the remote code number instead of the password. The unit tells you the number of recorded messages of the mailbox. To play back all messages, wait 3 seconds after hearing the number of messages, or press the @ button. To play back new messages, press the @ button.

How do I listen to messages in the common memory?

Press “#” and “0”. Press “4” for new message playback. Press “5” for all messages playback.

What are the helpful functions during message playback?

  • Repeating a message: Press “1” to resume playback from the beginning of the message.
  • Skipping a message: Press “2” to start to play the next message.
  • For message scan: Press “3”. The unit plays back the first 5 seconds of each message.
  • Replaying messages: Press “4” to replay new messages. Press “5” to replay all messages.

How do I save my messages after playback?

Simply hang up the telephone. New messages will be recorded after the saved messages.

How do I erase a specific message from memory?

Press “* 4” while the message you want to erase is being played. The unit erases the message just played back. A long beep followed by three short beeps is heard. Then the unit continues with the next message.

How do I erase all messages from memory?

You can erase all the recorded messages in the accessing memory. Your greeting messages are not erased in this operation. To erase all messages in mailboxes, you must first select the mailbox. Press “* 5”. A long beep followed by three short beeps is heard. The unit announces “No message”.

How do I turn on the answering system?

Call your unit and wait until the unit rings 15 times. When the unit answers your call, the common greeting message is heard. You may hang up or enter a remote code number for more options.

How do I turn off the answering system?

Press “0” during remote operation. The unit hangs up and will not answer calls until you turn it on again.

How do I record my own message?

  1. Wait for 10 seconds after hearing “End of messages,” which indicates the end of playback. Then, 2 beeps sound.
  2. Start speaking after hearing the 2 beeps.
  3. To finish recording, hang up.

How can I monitor the room sound remotely?

  1. Call your unit and press your remote code number during greeting message playback.
  2. Press “6”.
    • A beep sounds after 30 seconds.
    • To monitor further, press “6” again within 10 seconds of hearing the beep.
    • You can also monitor the room sound after listening to messages by simply pressing “6”.

How do I listen to messages in another mailbox?

  1. Press “#”, and then press the desired mailbox number (1-4).
  2. Enter the mailbox password.
  3. Press “4” for new messages playback or press “5” for all recorded messages playback.

How do I re-record the common greeting message?

  1. Call your unit and press your remote code number during greeting message playback.
  2. Press “7” to re-record the first greeting or press “8” to re-record the second greeting.
    • A long beep sounds.
  3. Speak immediately after the long beep.
  4. To finish recording, press “9”. The newly recorded greeting will be played. When you want to re-record, repeat from step 2.

How do I re-record the personal greeting message of the mailbox?

  1. Select the desired mailbox by pressing “#” and “1-4” (desired mailbox no.). Then enter the mailbox password.
  2. Press “7”.
    • A long beep sounds.
  3. Speak immediately after the long beep.
  4. To finish recording, press “9”. The newly recorded greeting will be played.

How do I change the common greeting message?

  1. Call your unit and press your remote code number during greeting message playback.
  2. To change from the second greeting message to the first greeting, press “* 1”. To change from the first greeting message to the second greeting, press “* 2”. The selected greeting will be played.

How do I turn on/off the transfer mode?

  1. Call your unit and press your remote code number during greeting message playback. Only when you want to specify your mailbox, press “#” and “1-4” (desired mailbox number). Then enter the mailbox password.
  2. To turn on the transfer mode, press “* 7”. If you hear 6 beeps, you cannot turn on the transfer mode because the transfer number is not stored. Store the number. To turn off the transfer mode, press “* 8”.

What are the remote commands?

No. Remote Command No. Remote Command
1 Repeat To select 1st greeting
2 Skip message *2 To select 2nd greeting
3 Message scan To erase specific message
4 New message playback To erase all messages
5 All message playback *7 To turn on transfer mode
6 Room monitor *8 To turn off transfer mode
To record 1st greeting message
To record 2nd greeting message
To listen to message in common memory
Stop Answer off
Greeting message skip

How do I change the transfer phone number?

  1. Call your unit and press your remote code number during greeting message playback. Only when you want to specify your mailbox, press “#” and “1-4” (desired mailbox number). Then enter the mailbox password.
  2. Press “* 6”. A long beep sounds.
  3. Enter a new phone number immediately after the long beep.
  4. To finish programming, press “* 9”. If you enter the wrong number, start again from step 2.
    • One beep means the number is different from the old one. Two beeps mean the number is the same as the old one.

How do I stop the remote operation temporarily?

Press “9”. To resume the remote operation, press “4”, “5”, or other remote commands. To enter a pause, press “* 0”.

How do I listen to messages in the common memory?

  1. Call your unit.
  2. Press your remote code no.
  3. Press remote command no. or Wait for 3 seconds, all messages will be played back.

How do I turn on the answering system by calling the unit?

Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. The unit will answer, then hang up.

How do I leave a memo message?

Speak after hearing 2 beeps at the end of playback.

How do I listen to the messages in the mailbox?

  1. Call your unit.
  2. Press “#” and the mailbox no. “1, 2, 3, or 4”.
  3. Press the mailbox password or press the remote code no. if there is no programmed password.
  4. Press the remote command no. or Wait for 3 seconds, all messages will be played back.

How do I store messages on an audio tape?

  1. Connect the unit with a cassette tape recorder.
  2. Press the button for recording on the cassette tape recorder. At the same time, play back the message(s) to be recorded.

How do I wall mount the unit?

  1. Remove the handset guide.
  2. Turn the handset guide, then replace it with the tab upward.
  3. Tuck the telephone line cord inside the wall mounting adaptor.
  4. Insert the tabs of the wall mounting adaptor into the openings of the unit, then push it in the direction of the arrow. Make sure the word “UP” on the adapter faces upward.
  5. Connect the telephone line cord to the unit and to the wall-jack on the wall phone plate.
  6. Mount the unit on the wall phone plate, then seat securely by hooking.
  7. To temporarily place the handset down during a conversation, place as shown.

How do I replace the battery?

If the battery power is low, “~” is flashing. Replace it with new ones. * Do not mix different types of batteries. * Do not charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of in fire. * Remove all the batteries when replacing. * The unit’s memories will be erased when a power failure occurs if you do not install the batteries or if the battery power is low. * To avoid losing your greeting and all messages saved in memory, the AC adapter must remain connected. * Disconnect the telephone cord before opening the battery compartment cover. * Replace all the batteries once a year, or misoperation may occur. * Do not use Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Open the cover and replace the batteries with new ones using correct polarity (+, -), then close cover.

What do I do if the unit does not work?

Plug in the AC adapter.

What do I do if the unit does not ring?

The RINGER selector is in the OFF position. Set it to the HIGH or LOW position.

What do I do if dialing cannot be done?

Check the DIALING MODE selector.

What do I do if the unit cannot store phone numbers into memory?

Confirm the handset is on the cradle and the MONITOR indicator light is off. Do not pause for over 60 seconds while storing.

What do I do if the caller suddenly cannot hear my voice during a conversation?

If the MUTE/HOLD indicator light is on, press the MUTE button.

What do I do if the answering system is on but no incoming messages are recorded?

The REC TIME selector is in the GREETING ONLY position. Change it to the VOX or 1 MIN position. The unit’s memory might be full. Erase some or all messages.

What do I do if no memo, 2-way, and greeting messages are recorded?

The unit’s memory is full. Erase some or all messages.

What do I do if some incoming messages have not been recorded up to the end?

Program the CPC function to the “*b” position.

What do I do if the unit does not answer remotely?

The answering system is turned off. Set the unit to answer the call by pressing the ANSWER ON button, or call your unit and wait for 15 rings.

What do I do if I press the dial button of a touch tone phone, but the unit does not respond?

Make sure that you press your correct remote code number. The answering system may not respond if a remote touch tone phone produces tones that are too short to activate the unit, so when you press any button, press firmly.

What do I do if messages in the mailbox do not play back?

You have programmed the mailbox password. Enter the password and then try again.

What are the basic safety precautions I should follow when using this unit?

  • Read and understand all instructions.
  • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
  • Unplug this unit from wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Do not use this unit near water.
  • Install this unit securely on a stable surface.
  • Do not cover slots and openings of the unit.
  • Use only the power source as marked on the unit.
  • Do not place objects on the power cord.
  • Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
  • Never push any objects into this unit through slots. Never spill any liquid on the unit.
  • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this unit.
  • Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the unit. C. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the unit does not work normally by following the operating instructions.

What conditions would require me to refer servicing to qualified service personnel?

  • If the unit has been dropped or damaged.
  • If the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
  • During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types.
  • Do not use this unit to report a gas leak in the vicinity of it.

What are the battery precautions I should follow?

  • Use only the battery(ies) instructed.
  • Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.
  • Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).
  • Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
  • When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed.
  • Remove the batteries from this product if the product will not be used for a long period of time.
  • Discard “dead” batteries as soon as possible.
  • Do not store this product, or the batteries provided with or identified for use with this product, in high-temperature areas.
  • Do not attempt to recharge the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product.
  • Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery(ies) provided with or identified for use with this product by heating them.

What are the installation instructions?

  • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
  • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
  • Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
  • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

What is the warning I should be aware of?

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.

What is the FCC registration number?

The FCC registration number is found on the bottom of the unit.

What is the ringer equivalence?

The ringer equivalence is 1.0B.

What must I do if requested by the telephone company?

Inform them of the FCC registration number, the ringer equivalence, and the particular telephone line to which the equipment is connected.

What lines must the unit not be connected to?

This unit must not be connected to a coin-operated line.

What should I do if I am on a party line?

Check with your local telephone company.

What is the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) used for?

The REN is useful in determining the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called.

What is the maximum REN for most areas?

In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0).

What should I do to be certain of the number of devices I may connect to my line?

Contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

What should the telephone company do if my terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network?

The telephone company should notify the customer if possible, that service may be stopped.

What may the company do if prior notice is impractical?

The company may temporarily cease service providing that they: (a) Promptly notify the customer. (b) Give the customer an opportunity to correct the problem with their equipment. © Inform the customer of the right to bring a complaint to the Federal Communication Commission pursuant to procedures set out in FCC Rules and Regulations Subpart E of Part 68.

What changes may the Telephone Company make?

The Telephone Company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures, where such action is reasonably required in the operation of its business and is not inconsistent with the rules and regulations in FCC Part 68.

What should the customer be given if changes can be reasonably expected to render any customer terminal equipment incompatible?

The customer shall be given adequate notice in writing, to allow the customer an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.

What should I not do to assure continued compliance with FCC rules?

Do not make any unauthorized modifications.

What are the measures I can take to correct interference to radio or television reception?

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

What should I do when programming emergency numbers and/or making test calls to emergency numbers?

  1. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging up.
  2. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning hours or late evenings.

What should I do if there is any trouble?

Disconnect the unit from the telephone line and connect a known working phone. If the known working phone operates properly, have your unit repaired by one of the specified Panasonic Factory Service Centers. If the known working phone does not operate properly, consult with your telephone company.

What is the acceptable temperature range for the unit?

The unit should not be placed in a room where the temperature is less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 40°C (104°F).

How much clearance should I allow around the unit for proper ventilation?

Allow 10 cm (4") clearance around the unit.

What should I do when the unit is not used?

Turn the power off. When left unused for long periods of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

What precautions should I take when placing objects on the unit?

Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

Where should I place the unit?

Place the unit on a flat level surface. Damp basements should also be avoided.

What conditions should I avoid when using the unit?

Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, shock, or direct sunlight.

What should I do when shipping the product?

Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured, and preferably in the original carton. Attach a postage-paid letter, detailing the symptom, to the outside of the carton. Do not send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices.

Where can I find product service?

Panasonic Servicenters for this product are listed in the servicenter directory. Consult your authorized Panasonic dealer for detailed instructions.

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