Panasonic KX-TG5971AL, Operating Instructions Manual

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Answering System
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Answering system
Important:
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Only 1 person can access the answering
system at a time.
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When callers leave messages, the unit
records the day and time of each
message. Make sure the date and time
have been correctly set (page 23).
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including
caller messages and voice memos) is
about 16 minutes.
A maximum of 64 messages can be
recorded.
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If the message memory becomes full,
the
{
MESSAGE
}
button on the base unit
flashes rapidly. Erase unnecessary
messages (page 54).
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If less than 3 minutes of recording time
are available, the unit announces the
remaining recording time when
operating the answering system. Erase
unnecessary messages (page 54).
Turning the answering system
on/off
Press
{
ANSWER ON
}
to turn on/off the
answering system.
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When the answering system is turned
on, the
{
ANSWER ON
}
button lights.
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When the answering system is turned
off, the
{
ANSWER ON
}
button turns off.
Screening calls
While a caller is leaving a message, you
can listen to the call through the base unit
and handset speakers. To adjust the
speaker volume, press
{^}
or
{V}
repeatedly.
You can answer the call by pressing
{
SP-
PHONE
}
on the base unit, or by pressing
{C}
on the handset.
Note:
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To temporarily mute call screening on
the handset, press
{
SILENCE
}
. To raise
the volume from mute, press
{^}
accordingly.
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To turn this feature off, see page 60.
Recording your greeting
message
You can record your own greeting
message (max. 2 minutes) that is played
when the answering system answers a
call. If you do not record a greeting
message, a prerecorded greeting
message is used.
1
{
GREETING REC
}
2
Within 10 seconds, press
{
GREETING
REC
}
again.
3
After the base unit beeps, speak clearly
about 20 cm away from the MIC.
4
To stop recording, press
{
STOP
}
.
Playing back the greeting message
Press
{
GREETING CHECK
}
.
Base unit
Base unit
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