Basic Telephone System Guide
Special voicemail functions:
When you are connected to the voicemail system, the following commands can help you control
the system.
# 6
forces the system to go into “mailbox mode”. When you press it the system will
immediately ask you for a mailbox number and send you to that mailbox (without ringing any
phone).
Pressing
*
(star key) before your mailbox number tells the system that you are accessing
your own mailbox and you want to check your messages or manage your box.
# 8
forces the system to go into “extension transfer mode”. When you press it the system will
immediately ask you for an extension number and transfers you to that extension (rings the
phone).
# 9
this forces the voicemail to hang up. If you happen to pick up a call on a line after the
voicemail has already started answering it, # 9 will stop the voicemail system and let you take the
call. When you call from outside, sometimes the
For example, if you call in to leave a message for someone else, then decide to check your own messages,
you can enter # 6 then * and your box number to go to managing your own box. Or if you are checking
your messages from outside, then decide you would like to speak to someone, you can press # 8 then their
extension number to ring their phone.
Remote retrieval of voicemail from Panasonic TV
voicemail systems:
This information is contained in the booklet called “Subscriber’s Guide”, the back
of the booklet has an easy to follow flow-chart.
Call the office phone number and wait for the system to answer.
(If your call was answered by a receptionist, ask to be transferred to extension 500 or
165.or any voice mailbox)
Once the voicemail system has answered your call (you hear the greetings) then you can
press the following numbers:
Enter
Function
# 6
Enter “Mailbox” mode
* [number]
Enter the * plus your mailbox number
[passcode]#
Enter your passcode if you have one (followed by #)
System will tell you the total number of messages (new plus saved)
followed by the number of new messages.
1
Listen to messages
Follow other prompts for other options
You may transfer yourself to another extension or mailbox without
hanging up.
Other
Features
# 8
Enter “Extension Transfer” mode, system will ask for an extension
