Panasonic Kx Taw848 Feature Manual

							1.17 Message Features
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Message Waiting Notification via Voice Mail DPT (Digital) Integration
If a voice message is left for the called extension, the notification will be cleared after each 
new message has been played. (  1.19.2 Voice Mail DPT (Digital) Integration)
Message Waiting Notification via Voice Mail DTMF Integration
If a voice message is left for the called extension, the notification will be cleared either by 
the PBX after the MESSAGE button (or a Message button) is pressed, or by the VPS after 
each new message has been played, according to system programming. (  1.19.3 Voice 
Mail DTMF Integration)
Feature Guide References
1.18.2 Flexible Buttons
User Manual References
User Manual
1.2.4 When the Dialed Line is Busy or There is No Answer
1.9.3 Voice Processing System
1.17.2 Absent Message
Description
Extension users can prepare a brief text message (Absent Message) that will be displayed to 
other extension users when they are called. These messages can explain the reason for their 
absence, and may be edited through system programming and personal programming.
The following Absent Messages may be programmed:
Typ eMessage 
No.Message (Example) Description
System 
message1Will Return SoonMessages may be edited 
through system programming 
(  Absent Message [008]). 
They can be used by any 
extension user. 2Gone Home
3At Ext %%%% (Extension 
Number)
4Back at %%:%% (Hour:Minute)
5Out until %%/%% (Month/Day)
6In a Meeting
7
8
Perso nal 
message9 A message is programmable by 
each extension through 
personal programming 
(Personal Absent Message), 
which can only be used by that 
extension user. 
						

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Note
The % shown above indicates a parameter to be entered when assigning a message at 
an individual extension.
Up to seven %s can be stored for each message.
Conditions
An extension user can select only one Absent Message at a time. The selected message 
is displayed at the extension while on-hook.
The caller must use a display proprietary telephone (PT) to see the Absent Message.
User Manual References
User Manual
1.5.2 Absent Message
3.1.2 Settings on the Programming Mode 
						

							1.18 Proprietary Telephone (PT) Features
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1.18 Proprietary Telephone (PT) Features
1.18.1 Fixed Buttons
Description
Proprietary telephones (PTs) and DSS Consoles feature a wide variety of feature buttons and 
Line Access buttons, explained below.
Note that certain models do not feature certain buttons.
For a description of the buttons found on portable station (PS), please refer to the Operating 
Instructions for each PS.
[PT]
Button Usage
Navigator Key, 
Volume KeyUsed to adjust the volume of the speaker, handset and 
headset, and also adjust the display contrast. The Navigator 
Key can also be used to select data from the Call Directory 
on the display.
PROGRAMUsed to enter and exit programming mode.
FLASH/RECALLUsed to disconnect the current call and make another call 
without hanging up (Flash/Recall mode or Terminate mode), 
or used to send a flash/recall signal to the telephone 
company or host PBX to access external features (External 
Feature Access mode). Also used as a CANCEL button 
while on-hook.
HOLDUsed to place a call on hold.
SP-PHONE (Speakerphone)Used for hands-free operation. Also used to switch between 
handset and hands-free operation.
MONITORUsed for hands-free dialing. Also used to monitor the other 
party’s voice in hands-free mode.
MESSAGEUsed to leave a Message Waiting indication or call back the 
party who left the Message Waiting indication.
REDIALUsed to redial the last number dialed.
TRANSFERUsed to transfer a call to another party.
Flexible COUsed to access a CO line or CO line group when making or 
receiving a call according to the button’s preprogrammed 
CO Line Access method (Default: S-CO). Can also be 
customized as a different feature button. 
						

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[DSS Console]
Conditions
Certain buttons are equipped with a light to indicate the status of the corresponding line 
or feature.
1.18.2 Flexible Buttons
Description
Flexible buttons are customized through either system or personal programming. The following 
types of flexible buttons are found on proprietary telephones (PTs), DSS Consoles, and/or 
portable stations (PSs):
a)Flexible CO buttons INTERCOMUsed to make or receive intercom calls.
AUTO AN S (Au to A nswer/
MUTE)Used to receive an incoming call in hands-free mode, or 
used to mute the built-in microphone or handset during a 
conversation.
VOICE CALLUsed to monitor an intercom call automatically (a hands-
free conversation is not possible).
AUTO DIAL/STOREUsed for System/Personal Speed Dialing and storing 
program changes.
CONF (Conference)Used to establish a multiparty conversation.
FWD/DNDUsed to set Call Forwarding (FWD) or Do Not Disturb (DND)
PA U S EUsed to insert a dialing pause in a stored number. Also used 
as the Program button on analog proprietary telephones 
(APTs) which do not have the PROGRAM button.
PF (Programmable Feature)Used to access a preprogrammed feature with a one-touch 
operation. (no default)
Button Usage
Flexible CO Used to access a CO line or CO line group when making or 
receiving a call according to the button’s preprogrammed 
CO Line Access method. Can also be customized as a 
different feature button.
Flexible DSS (Direct Station 
Selection)Used to call an extension with a one-touch operation. Each 
button is programmed to correspond to an extension. DSS 
buttons can also be customized as other different feature 
buttons.
PF (Programmable Feature)Used to access a preprogrammed feature with a one-touch 
operation. (no default) Button Usage 
						

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b)Flexible Direct Station Selection (DSS) buttons
c)Programmable Feature (PF) buttons
[Button Usage]
Button Usage
Single-CO (S-CO)Used to access a specified CO line for making or receiving 
calls. (  1.5.5.3 CO Line Access)
Group-CO (G-CO)Used to access an idle CO line in a specified CO line group 
for making calls. Incoming calls from CO lines in the assigned 
CO line group arrive at this button. (  1.5.5.3 CO Line 
Access)
Loop-CO (L-CO)Used to access an idle CO line for making calls. Incoming 
calls from any CO line arrive at this button. (  1.5.5.3 CO 
Line Access)
Direct Station Selection 
(DSS)Used to call an extension with a one-touch operation. (  
1.5.3 Intercom Call)
One-touch DialingUsed to call a preprogrammed party or access a feature with 
a one-touch operation. (  1.6.1.2 One-touch Dialing)
Group Directory Number (G-
DN)Used to access a specified incoming call distribution (ICD) 
group for making or receiving calls. (  1.2.2.1 Incoming Call 
Distribution (ICD) Group Features—OVERVIEW)
MessageUsed to leave a Message Waiting indication or call back the 
party who left the Message Waiting indication. (  1.17.1 
Message Waiting)
FWD/DND (External/
Internal/Both)*Used to set the FWD or DND feature for the extension. The 
feature is applied to CO line calls, intercom calls, or both. (  
1.3.1.1 Call Forwarding (FWD)/Do Not Disturb (DND)—
OVERVIEW)
Group FWD (External/
Internal/Both)Used to set the FWD feature for a specified ICD group. The 
feature is applied to CO line calls, intercom calls, or both. (  
1.3.1.1 Call Forwarding (FWD)/Do Not Disturb (DND)—
OVERVIEW)
Account Code Entry 
(Account)Used to enter an account code. (  1.5.4.3 Account Code 
Entry)
ConferenceUsed to establish a multiparty conversation. (  1.13.1.2 
Conference)
Te r m i n a t eUsed to disconnect the current call and make another call 
without hanging up. (  1.10.5 Flash/Recall/Terminate)
External Feature Access 
(EFA)Used to send a flash/recall signal to the telephone company 
or host PBX to access external features. (  1.10.6 External 
Feature Access (EFA))
Call ParkUsed to park or retrieve a call in a preset PBX parking zone. 
(  1.12.2 Call Park)
Call Park (Automatic Park 
Zone)Used to park a call in an idle PBX parking zone automatically. 
(  1.12.2 Call Park) 
						

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User Manual References
User Manual
3.1.3 Customizing the Buttons Call LogUsed to show a log of received calls. (  1.16.2 Incoming Call 
Log)
Log-in/Log-out*Used to switch between Log-in and Log-out status. (  
1.2.2.6 Log-in/Log-out)
Hurry-upUsed to redirect the longest waiting call in the queue of an 
ICD group to the overflow destination. (  1.2.2.3 Queuing 
Feature)
Wrap-up*Used to switch between Wrap-up/Not Ready and Ready 
modes. (  1.2.2.6 Log-in/Log-out)
System AlarmUsed to display a PBX error. (  2.4.3 Local Alarm 
Information)
Time Service*Used to change or display the current time mode (day/lunch/
break/night). (  2.2.4 Time Service)
AnswerUsed to answer an incoming call. (  1.10.3 Headset 
Operation)
ReleaseUsed to disconnect the line during or after a conversation, or 
to complete a Call Transfer. (  1.10.3 Headset Operation)
Toll RestrictionUsed to change the Toll Restriction (TRS) level of other 
extension users temporarily. (  1.8.3 Dial Tone Transfer)
Time Service Switching 
Mode (Automatic/Manual)*Used to switch between Automatic Switching and Manual 
Switching mode. (  2.2.4 Time Service)
Two-way RecordUsed to record a conversation into your own mailbox. (  
1.19.2 Voice Mail DPT (Digital) Integration)
Two-way TransferUsed to record a conversation into the mailbox of a specified 
extension. (  1.19.2 Voice Mail DPT (Digital) Integration)
One-touch Two-way 
TransferUsed to record a conversation into the mailbox of a specified 
extension with a one-touch operation. (  1.19.2 Voice Mail 
DPT (Digital) Integration)
Live Call Screening (LCS)Used to monitor your own voice mailbox while a caller is 
leaving a message and, if desired, intercept the call. (  
1.19.2 Voice Mail DPT (Digital) Integration)
Voice Mail (VM) TransferUsed to transfer a call to the mailbox of a specified extension. 
(  1.19.2 Voice Mail DPT (Digital) Integration,   1.19.3 
Voice Mail DTMF Integration)
*One-touch Feature Setting Buttons: Pressing these buttons while on-hook changes the 
feature settings. The new mode will be displayed for a preprogrammed time period.Button Usage 
						

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1.18.3 LED Indication
Description
The LED of the Message/Ringer Lamp and the following buttons (Line Status Buttons and 
Corresponding Extension Status Button) can indicate line status with a variety of light patterns.
Line Status Buttons: S-CO, G-CO, L-CO, INTERCOM, G-DN
Corresponding Extension Status Button: DSS
1.Light Pattern of the Message/Ringer Lamp
Incoming call: Red flashing
Message(s) present (no incoming call): Red on
No message(s) present (no incoming call): Off
2.Light Pattern of the Line Status Buttons
Incoming Call 
Distribution 
(ICD) Group 
Line Status Intercom 
Line Status CO Line Status Line Status
 Button:
Red on Off
Green on
Light 
Pattern
Slow green
flashing
Moderate
green
flashing
Rapid green
flashing
Slow red
flashing
S-CO G-CO L-CO INTERCOM G-DN
Idle
This extension is using the line.
This extension is holding the line.
This extension is holding the line using Exclusive Hold
or using the line for an Unattended Conference.
Incoming
call/Privacy
Release
Incoming
call for 
another 
extension/
Another 
extension 
is using the
line/Another
extension 
has the line
on Exclusive
Hold.Other 
extensions 
are using
all CO lines 
in the CO 
line group.
Another 
extension
is holding 
the line.Incoming call
–
–
––– –This extension 
is logged out 
of the ICD 
group.
Rapid red 
flashingIncoming call to the ICD group in Ring 
distribution method
–– 
						

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3.Light Pattern of the Corresponding Extension Status Button
*1: Only when Call Pickup by a DSS button is disabled.*2: Only when Call Pickup by a DSS button is enabled.
4.Flashing Light Patterns
Conditions
The incoming CO line call shows on the buttons in the following priority:
G-DN S-CO G-CO L-CO INTERCOM
The light pattern of a DSS button for incoming calls can be set to Off through system 
programming. In this case, the DSS button light will not indicate the status of the 
corresponding extension. 
Feature Guide References
1.2.2.2 Group Call Distribution
1.2.2.6 Log-in/Log-out
1.3.1 Call Forwarding (FWD)/Do Not Disturb (DND)
1.12.1 Call Hold
1.13.1.2 Conference
1.13.1.3 Privacy Release
DSS Corresponding 
Extension 
Status Button
Red onOff
Light Pattern
Rapid red flashingIdle
Busy/Incoming call*
1/DND for CO line calls
Incoming call*
2
Slow Flashing
Moderate Flashing
Rapid Flashing
1 s 
						

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1.18.4 Display Information
Description
A display proprietary telephone (PT) can relay the following information to the user while 
making or receiving calls:
Conditions
Multilingual Display
Each extension can select its display language through personal programming (Display 
Language Selection). 
Characters (name) or digits (number) exceeding the display’s limitations are not displayed. 
Although in this case information may not be displayed properly, the received information 
is not altered.
User Manual References
User Manual
3.1.2 Settings on the Programming ModeDisplay Item Display Example Condition
The extension number and name of the 
calling or called extension, or Incoming 
Call Distribution (ICD) Group123: Tom Smith– 
Status of the called extension123: Busy– 
The number and name of the optional 
deviceDoor 02: 1st Door– 
The telephone number dialed 1234567890– 
The received call information
a) Caller’s name
b) Caller’s number
c) CO line number/name
d) Original Destination, if the call is
forwardedABC Company
12345678
Line 001: Sales
102:MikeThe first line message 
can be either (a) or (c) 
at each extension 
through system 
programming.
Duration of the current CO line callLine 001 11:02’28–  
						

							1.19 Voice Mail Features
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1.19 Voice Mail Features
1.19.1 Voice Mail (VM) Group
Description
A Panasonic Voice Processing System (VPS) or similar product from another manufacturer 
can provide Voice Mail (VM) and Automated Attendant (AA) services when connected to the 
PBX.
VM service allows callers to leave voice messages in the VM mailboxes of the desired par ty. 
AA service allows callers to dial a number and connect themselves to an extension by following 
directions provided by a voice prompt. (Enter the extension number of the desired party..., 
Press 1 for Sales..., etc.)
A VPS is connected to the APT, SLT, or hybrid ports of the PBX. The extension ports to which 
a VPS is connected make up a VM group. A VM group has a floating extension number, which 
allows the VPS to be set as the destination for incoming calls, or as the destination for 
redirected calls that are already being handled elsewhere in the PBX.
The type of VPS and/or the type of cards installed in the VPS determine whether the VPS is 
connected to the APT or hybrid ports of the PBX (DPT [Digital] Integration), or to the SLT ports 
(DTMF Integration).
A Panasonic VPS which supports DPT (Digital) Integration should be connected to the APT or 
hybrid ports of the PBX. These ports make up a VM group referred to hereafter as a VM (DPT) 
group. DPT (Digital) Integration provides for effortless connection and setup, conveniences 
which are unachievable with non-Panasonic VPSs and DTMF Integration.
A non-Panasonic VPS can be connected to the SLT ports of the PBX. These ports make up a 
VM group referred to hereafter as a VM (DTMF) group. Although DTMF Integration does not 
offer the ease of use that DPT (Digital) Integration does, the features available through DTMF 
Integration can satisfy many needs.
VM Group Type Description System Capacity
VM (DPT) Group A group of APT or hybrid ports 
on the PBX connected to a 
Panasonic VPS which 
supports DPT (Digital) 
Integration.One VM (DPT) group can be 
assigned to the PBX.
Up to 4 por ts (8 voice channels) 
can form a VM (DPT) group.
VM (DTMF) Group A group of SLT por ts on the 
PBX connected to a VPS. The 
PBX communicates with the 
VPS by sending DTMF tones 
through these SLT ports.Up to two VM (DTMF) groups can 
be assigned to the PBX.
Up to 24 ports can form one VM 
(DTMF) group.