Answering system forlandlineThe 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 55).Important:R Make sure the unit’s date and time settingis correct (page 15).Memory capacity (including yourgreeting message)The total recording capacity is about 16minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can berecorded.Note:R When message memory becomes full:– “Messages full” is shown on thehandset display.– 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/offBase unitPress MANSWER ON/OFFN to turn on/off theanswering system.Handset1 To turn on:MMENUN#327To turn off:MMENUN#3282 MOFFNNote for base unit and handset:R When the answering system is turned on,the message counter on the base unitdisplays the total number of messages (oldand new).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 messageRecording your greeting message1 MMENUN#3022 MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN3 After a beep sounds, hold the handsetabout 20 cm (8 inches) away and speakclearly into the microphone (2 minutesmax.).4 Press MSTOPN to stop recording. aMOFFNUsing a pre-recorded greetingmessageThe unit provides 2 pre-recorded greetingmessages:– If you reset to pre-recorded greeting or donot record your own greeting message, theunit plays a pre-recorded greeting askingcallers to leave a message.– If the message recording time (page 55)is set to “Greeting only”, callers’messages are not recorded and the unitplays a different pre-recorded greetingmessage asking callers to call again.For assistance, visit www.panasonic.ca/english/support 51Answering System for Landline