Panasonic Kx Tg2257 Operating Instructions Manual

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Answering System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Listening to Messages
You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit
display. If MESSAGE PLAYBACK indicator flashes, new messages have
been recorded.
To play back messages, press
(MESSAGE!PLAYBACK/SLOW!TALK).
When you have new messages:
the unit announces the number of
new messages and only new
messages are played back.
When you have no new messages:
the unit announces “No new messages.
All message playback” and...

Listening to Messages
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For Caller ID service users (p. 37)
During playback, when the handset is on
the base unit, the handset display will
show the name and/or number of the caller
whose message is being played.
To call back the displayed number:
During playback, lift the handset and press  or  within 10
seconds.
—The unit stops playback and automatically dials the displayed phone
number.
•After listening to new incoming messages, “√” will be added to the call entries
in the Caller ID Caller List (p....

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Answering System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
From the Handset
If someone else is in the room and you want to listen to the recorded
messages privately, you can use the handset.
1
Handset:
Press 
(FLASH/CALL!WAIT/PLAYBACK).
•The number of new messages is heard on the handset.
•“Remote operation” will be displayed.
2
Base unit:
To listen to messages:
Press
(MESSAGE!PLAYBACK/SLOW!TALK).
When you have new messages:
the unit announces the number of new
messages and only new messages...

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Erasing Messages
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is
less than 5 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:
—“Memory full” is heard.
—“ ” is displayed on the base unit.
—the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly.
Erase some, or all, of the messages. We recommend you erase
unnecessary messages after each playback.
Erasing a specific message
Press (ERASE)while the message you want to erase is being played.
•The unit erases the message.
•A short beep will sound...

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Answering System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Recording a Memo Message
You may record a personal message in memory.
1
Press (MEMO).
•A long beep sounds.
2
After the beep, talk clearly
approximately 8 inches (20
cm) away from the MIC.
•The base unit display shows the
elapsed recording time. 
3
When finished, press (MEMO)
or (STOP).
•A beep sounds.
•The MESSAGE PLAYBACK 
indicator flashes.
MESSAGE PLAYBACK
Indicator
MIC(MEMO)(STOP)
Many states have imposed regulations on the manner in...

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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
You can operate the answering system from any touch tone phone. 
A synthesized voice menu will guide you on how to operate the unit
(p. 68).
•To skip the voice menu and operate the
unit directly, see page 70.
Summary of remote operation
Call your unit from a touch tone phone.
Enter your remote code (p. 67) during or after the greeting message.
•The number of new messages is heard.
After 3 seconds, the voice menu will start (p. 68).
Follow the menu or enter the...

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Answering System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Remote Code
The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit
and listening to your messages. Choose any 2-digit number (00–99). 
The factory preset remote code is “11”. If you do not program your own
remote code, you can use “11”. 
Make sure the unit is not being used and the handset is lifted off the
base unit.
1
Press (FUNCTION/2WAY!REC).
2
Scroll to “Program” by pressing Öor Ñ.
3
Press á.
4
Press áat “TAD...

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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Voice Menu
The shaded boxes are voice prompts.
Press 1 to play back all messages.
Press 2 for other functions.
Press 1 to play back new messages.
Press 2 for other functions.
Press 1 to record your message.
Press 2 for other functions.
Press 1 to erase all messages.
Press 2 for other functions.
Press 1 to record your greeting.
Press 2 for other functions.
All message
playback.
New message
playback.
Please leave
your message.
Press 7 to record
your greeting....

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Answering System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
All Message Playback
All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the last
message, “End of final message” is heard. The unit will
announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 
5 minutes.
New Message Playback
Only new messages are played back. At the end of the last
message, “End of final message” is heard. The unit will
announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 
5 minutes.
Recording a Memo Message
You...

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[ Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone
Direct Remote Operation
Once you have entered the remote code, you can also control your unit
by direct commands instead of using the voice menu. To end the remote
operation, hang up anytime.
Direct commands
NEW MESSAGE
PLAYBACK
ALL MESSAGE
PLAYBACK
REPEAT 
(During playback)
SKIP
(During playback)
CHANGING
PLAYBACK
SPEED
(During playback)
STOP
GREETING
MESSAGE
RECORDING(4)
(5)
(1)
(2)
(9)
(7)
(9)•Only new messages are played back.
•All messages are played...