Answering System52 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/phonehelpAnswering systemImportant:L Only 1 person can access the answeringsystem at a time.L When callers leave messages, the unitrecords the day and time of eachmessage. Make sure the date and timehave been correctly set (page 23).Memory capacityThe total recording capacity (includingcaller messages and voice memos) isabout 21 minutes.A maximum of 64 messages can berecorded.L If the message memory becomes full,the {MESSAGE} button on the base unitflashes rapidly. Erase unnecessarymessages (page 53).L If less than 3 minutes of recording timeare available, the unit announces theremaining recording time whenoperating the answering system. Eraseunnecessary messages (page 53).Turning the answering systemon/offPress {ANSWER ON} to turn on/off theanswering system.L When the answering system is turnedon, the {ANSWER ON} button lights.L When the answering system is turnedoff, the {ANSWER ON} button turns off.Screening callsWhile a caller is leaving a message, youcan listen to the call through the base unitand handset speakers. To adjust thespeaker volume, press {^} or {V}repeatedly.You can answer the call by pressing {SP-PHONE} on the base unit, or by pressing{C} on the handset.Note:L To temporarily mute call screening onthe handset, press {SILENCE}. To raisethe volume from mute, press {^}accordingly.L To turn this feature off, see page 59.Recording your greetingmessageYou can record your own greetingmessage (max. 2 minutes) that is playedwhen the answering system answers acall. If you do not record a greetingmessage, a prerecorded greetingmessage is used.1 {GREETING REC}2 Within 10 seconds, press {GREETINGREC} again.3 After the base unit beeps, speak clearlyabout 20 cm (8 inches) away from theMIC.4 To stop recording, press {STOP}.Playing back the greeting messagePress {GREETING CHECK}.Base unitBase unit