Panasonic KX-TG5230AL Operating Instructions Manual

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Useful InformationAnswering SystemPreparation27Basic OperationCaller ID ServiceThis unit is compatible with Caller ID services offered by your telephone company. Ifyou subscribe to Caller ID, callers’ information will be displayed and recorded in theCaller List.How Caller ID information is displayedWhen a call comes in, the unit will ring and the Caller IDinformation will be received. The handset display willshow the caller’s phone number after the ring.*• After you answer the call, the display will show thelength of the call.*Private name displayIf you receive a call from one of the phone numbersstored in the phone book, the handset will show thecaller’s name stored in the phone book.The handset and base unit will announce the displayedname (Ex. “Call from TINA ROBINSON”) following everyring (Talking Caller ID feature, p. 28).• To use this function, names and phone numbers must be stored in the phone book(p. 34).• If the handsets each have the same phone number stored with a different name,each handset will display the name stored in its own phone book.• If the unit does not receive Caller ID information, one of the following will bedisplayed:• Depending on radio communications with the base unit, the handset may notdisplay Caller ID information immediately after the ring.• If your unit is connected to a PBX which does not support Caller ID, you cannotaccess Caller ID services.• If the name display service is available in your area, the display will show callers’names. For further information, please contact your telephone company.• If you subscribe to Caller ID services, when a second call is received while talking,a call waiting tone will be heard and the second caller’s information will bedisplayed (p. 52).Contact Telstra or your service provider for details and availability in your area.Display MeaningOut of area The caller dialled from an area which does not provideCaller ID service.Private caller The caller requested not to send his/her information.0555222333ExampleTINA ROBINSON0555222333ExampleTG5230AL.fm Page 27 Friday, June 11, 2004 5:31 PM