Panasonic KX-TG1810AL Operating Instructions Manual

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SMS (Short Message Service)41Using SMS (ShortMessage Service)SMS allows you to send and receive textmessages between other fixed-line andmobile phones that support compatible SMSnetworks and features.Important:L To use SMS features, you must:– subscribe to the Caller ID and/orappropriate service– confirm SMS is turned on– confirm the correct message centrenumbers are storedConsult your service provider for detailsand availability.Using public mailbox and privatemailboxesSMS messages can be sent to and receivedfrom a public mailbox or any one of the 6private mailboxes available in this unit.Public mailbox can be accessed freelywithout password protection. For privacy,private mailboxes are password protected.Important:L To use any of the private mailboxes, youmust create private mailboxes (store thename and password; page 45).Note:L A total of 47 messages (at 160characters/message) in all mailboxesadded together can be saved. Totalnumber may be more than 47 if length ofmessages are less than 160characters/message.L If the unit is connected to a PBX system,you may not be able to use SMS features.Turning SMS on/offThe default setting is “On”.1 Press {j/OK}.2 Select “SMS”, then press {>}.3 Select “Public”, then press {>}.4 Select “Settings”, then press {>}.5 Enter “0000” (default base unit PIN).L If you changed the PIN, enter it (page36).6 Select “SMS On/Off”, then press {>}.7 Select “On” or “Off”, then press {>}.8 Press {ih}.Note:L If you try to send a message while SMS isturned off, a tone sounds and themessage is placed in the receive list with“FD” attached to it.L If someone tries to send you a messagewhile SMS is turned off, the message willnot be received and the message centrenumber will be logged in the caller list.Changing SMS messagecentre numbersSMS message centre telephone numbersmust be stored in order to send and receiveSMS messages.The following numbers (used for SMSservices provided by Telstra) arepreprogrammed in this unit. You can changethem if necessary.– Message Centre 1: 01983391If you have requested that your serviceprovider block your phone number whenmaking phone calls, you will not be ableto send SMS messages. In order to sendmessages, you need to add “1832” to thebeginning of the Message Centre 1number. Note that by doing so, yourphone number will be sent along withyour SMS messages.TG1810_1822AL(e-e).book Page 41 Tuesday, March 1, 2005 6:46 PM