Panasonic KX-TG5583PK Operating Instructions Manual

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Answering System Features62 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportMemory capacityThe total recording capacity (includingyour greeting message, caller messages,and voice memos) is about 21 minutes. Amaximum of 64 messages (including agreeting message) can be recorded.L If message memory becomes full:– E flashes on the base unit.– the ANSWER ON indicator flashesrapidly (if the answering system isturned on).– the unit announces “Memory full”when operating the answeringsystem.To record additional messages, eraseunnecessary messages.L If less than 3 minutes of recording time isavailable, the unit will announce theremaining recording time whenoperating the answering system.L Messages are retained even if a powerfailure occurs. All messages are saveduntil you erase them. (Flash memorymessage backup)L The total recording capacity may bereduced by the calling party’sbackground noise.Note:L If message memory becomes full, theunit will automatically switch to the“Greeting only” mode. Newmessages will not be recorded. If youhave recorded your own greetingmessage, that same greeting messagewill be announced to callers even thoughtheir messages will not be recorded. Ifyou have not recorded your owngreeting message, the pre-recordedmessage used for “Greeting only”mode will be announced to callers (page58).Remote operationUsing a touch tone phone, you can callyour phone number from outside andaccess the unit to listen to messages. Theunit’s voice guidance will prompt you topress certain dial keys to perform differentoperations.Important:L In order to operate the answeringsystem remotely, you must first set aremote code (page 64). This code mustbe entered each time you operate theanswering system remotely.Using the answering systemremotely1 Dial your phone number from a touchtone phone.L If the ring count is set to “Tollsaver” (page 64), the number ofrings you hear will indicate whether ornot you have new messages.2 After the greeting message starts, enteryour remote code.L The unit will announce the number ofnew messages, and will play back thenew messages.3 After 3 seconds, the voice guidance willstart. Follow the voice guidance asnecessary.4 When finished, hang up.Note:L When you press a key, press firmly.L You can hang up at any time.L You can ignore the voice guidance andcontrol the unit using remotecommands.