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 77).Important:R Make sure the unit’s date and time settingis correct (page 24).Memory capacity(including your greetingmessage)The total recording capacity is about 18minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can berecorded.Note:R When message memory becomes full:– “Messages full” is shown on thehandset display.– The message counter and the ANSWERON/OFF indicator ( ) 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 ANSWER ON/OFF indicator ( ) onthe base unit lights up.– the message counter on the base unitdisplays the total number of messages(old and 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 greetingmessage1 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. aMOFFNFor assistance, please visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 71Answering System for LandlineTGM43x(en)_0426_ver031.pdf 71 2016/04/26 10:55:19