Panasonic KX-TG1861AL Operating Instructions Manual

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X SMS (Short Message Service)29Using 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/telephonecompany for details and availability.Using the public mailbox and privatemailboxesSMS messages can be sent and receivedusing the public mailbox or any one of the 6private mailboxes. The public mailbox canbe accessed freely. Private mailboxes arepassword protected to ensure privacy.Important:L To send or receive a message using aprivate mailbox, you must first create theprivate mailbox by storing its name andpassword (page 32)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 is 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/off1 " (middle soft key) i X i #2 “Public” i #3 “Settings” i #4 “SMS On/Off” i #5 “On” or “Off” i # i {ih}Changing SMS messagecentre numbersSMS message centre telephone numbersmust be stored in order to send and receiveSMS messages.The message centre numbers (used forSMS services provided by Telstra) arepreprogrammed in this unit. You can changethem if necessary.L Consult your service provider/telephonecompany for more information.1 " (middle soft key) i X i #2 “Public” i #3 “Settings” i #4 “Message Centre1” or “MessageCentre2” i #5 Edit the number as necessary. i #6 “Save” i # i {ih}Note:L If your phone is connected to a PBX, youneed to add the PBX line access numberand a dialling pause to the beginning ofthe Message Centre 1 phone number.If you have requested that your serviceprovider/telephone company block yourphone number when making phone calls,you will not be able to send SMSmessages. In order to send messages,you need to add “1832” to the beginningof the Message Centre 1 number. Notethat by doing so, your phone number willbe sent along with your SMS messages.TG1861AL(e).book Page 29 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:28 PM