Answering System32Answering systemThe answering system can answer and recordcalls for you when you are unavailable toanswer the phone.You can also set the unit to play a greetingmessage but not to record caller messages byselecting “Greeting only” as the recordingtime setting (page 36).Important:L Only 1 person can access the answeringsystem (listen to messages, record agreeting message, etc.) at a time.L When callers leave messages, the unitrecords the day and time of each message.Make sure the date and time have been setcorrectly (page 14).Memory capacity (including yourgreeting message)The total recording capacity is about 16minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can berecorded.Note:L When message memory becomes full:– “Messages full” is shown on thehandset display.– The ANSWER ON/OFF indicator on thebase unit flashes rapidly if the answeringsystem is turned on.– The message counter on the base unitflashes if the answering system is turnedon.– If you use the pre-recorded greetingmessage, the unit automatically switchesto another pre-recorded greetingmessage asking callers to call againlater.– If you recorded your own greetingmessage, the same message is stillannounced to callers even though theirmessages are not recorded.Turning the answeringsystem on/offPress {ANSWER ON/OFF} to turn on/off theanswering system.1 To turn on:{MENU}(327To turn off:{MENU}(3282 {OFF}Note for base unit and handset:L When the answering system is turned on:– The ANSWER ON/OFF indicator on thebase unit lights up.– The message counter on the base unitdisplays the total number of messages(old and new).Call screeningWhile a caller is leaving a message, you canlisten to the call through the unit’s speaker. Toadjust the speaker volume, press {^} or {V}repeatedly. You can answer the call bypressing {C}. Call screening can be set foreach handset. The default setting is “On”.1 {MENU}(31)2 {r}: Select the desired setting. s{SAVE} s {OFF}Greeting messageWhen the unit answers a call, a greetingmessage is played to callers.You can use either:– your own greeting message– a pre-recorded greeting messageAvailable for:KX-TG4131 series (page 3) Base unitHandsetTG41xxC(e).book Page 32 Wednesday, December 22, 2010 3:59 PM