Panasonic Kx Fg6550 Operating Instruction Manual

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3.4 Storing names and 
telephone numbers into 
the phone book
For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, 
the base unit and handset provide a phone book 
(50 items each).
LItems stored in the phone book can be copied 
from a base unit to a handset, or between 2 
handsets (page 42).
LIf you register additional handsets (page 6), 
each handset has its own phone book.
3.4.1 With the handset
1Press {MENU}, then {*}.
LThe display shows the number of items in 
the phone book.
2Press {ADD}...

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2Press {*}.
LThe display shows the number of items in 
the phone book for a few seconds.
3Enter the name, up to 16 characters. (see 
page 32 for instructions).
4Press {SET}.
5Enter the telephone number, up to 32 digits.
6Press {SET}.
LTo program other items, repeat steps 3 to 
6.
7Press {MENU}.
Helpful hints:
LFor your convenience, HELP-FAX (1-800-
435-7329) has been stored in the base unit 
phone book. If you cannot solve a problem, 
call this number from the base unit (page 41). 
If not...

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2.Press {1} to select “1=Phone book”.
3.Press {v} or {e} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
4.Press {CALL} (soft key).
LThe unit will start dialing automatically.
LIf required, repeat steps 1 to 4 for any 
remaining numbers.
Note:
LIf you have rotary or pulse service, you need 
to press {*} before pressing {MENU} in 
step 1 to change the dialing mode 
temporarily to tone.
LTo prevent misdialing, we recommend you 
add pauses where needed when storing 
numbers. For example, add pauses...

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3.7 Erasing a stored item
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
3.7.1 With the handset
Make sure the handset is not being used.
1Press {MENU}, then {*}.
2Press {v} or {e} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
3Press {ERASE} (soft key).
4Press {YES} (soft key).
LTo cancel erasing, press {NO} (soft key).
LTo erase other items, repeat steps 2 to 4.
5Press {OFF}.
3.7.2 With the base unit
1Press {>}.
2Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the 
desired item.
3Press {MENU}....

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3Enter the extension number of the 
destination handset ({1} to {4}).
4Press {SEND} (soft key).
LWhen all items have been copied, 
“Complete” will be displayed and a 
beep will sound.
LThe destination handset display will show 
“Phone book Receiving”, then 
“Phone book Received”.
LTo copy items to another extension, 
repeat steps 1 to 4.
5Press {OFF}.
3.8.2 From the base unit to a 
handset
Copying one phone book item
1Press {MENU}.
2Press {#}, then {5}{9}.
3Press {1} to display “1 ITEM”....

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Caller ID
3.9 Caller ID service
This unit is compatible with the Caller ID 
service offered by your local telephone 
company. To use this unit’s Caller ID 
features, you must subscribe to a Caller ID 
service.
Make sure the following ring settings are set 
to 2 or more rings beforehand.
– TAM ring setting (feature #06* and feature 
#06# on page 79, or feature 0611 and feature 
0612 on page 89)
– FAX ring setting (feature #07 on page 79)
LKeep the front cover page open for button...

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3.10 Viewing and calling 
back using caller 
information
Using caller information, you can easily see who 
has called you and return their calls.
Important:
LCalling back will not be possible if the 
caller information does not include a 
telephone number.
3.10.1 With the handset
The unit will tell you how many calls you missed 
while you were out or unavailable to answer the 
phone.
Make sure the handset is not being used.
1Press {v} or {e} to display “Caller 
list”.
2Press {v} to search...

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3.10.2 With the base unit
1Press {CALLER ID}.
2Press {B} to search from the most recently 
received caller information.
LIf you press {A}, the display order will be 
reversed.
3To return the call, press {SP-PHONE}.
To send a fax, insert the document FACE 
DOWN and press {FAX/START}.
LIf the line selection is “AUTO” (feature 
#37 on page 81, feature #38 on page 81 
or feature 0*5 on page 90) and you 
press {SP-PHONE} or {FA X / S TA R T}, 
the displayed line will be selected. 
However, if...

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3.11 Caller ID number auto 
edit feature
Once you call back an edited number, this unit 
can automatically edit incoming phone numbers 
from the same area code each time you receive 
a call. For example, it can ignore the area code of 
calls originating from your area code, so that you 
can call these numbers using caller information 
without dialing the area code.
To activate this feature, you must edit a caller 
information by selecting pattern 1, 2 or 3 
(page 45, 46), then make a call...

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3.12 Erasing caller 
information
LKeep the front cover page open for button 
locations.
3.12.1 Erasing all caller 
information
With the handset
Make sure the handset is not being used.
1Press {v} or {e} to display “Caller 
list”.
2Press {ERASE} (soft key).
LTo cancel erasing, press {NO} (soft key).
3Press {YES} (soft key).
With the base unit
1Press {MENU} repeatedly to display 
“CALLER SETUP”.
2Press {SET}.
L“CALL LIST ERASE” will be displayed.
3Press {SET}.
LTo cancel erasing, press...