Panasonic Kx Tg2258 Operating Instructions Manual
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![Page 36
Phone Book
36
Dialing from the Phone Book
•To exit the phone book list, press
[OFF]
.
•If “
No items stored
” is displayed in step 2, the phone book is empty.
•To view a phone number over 16 digits, repeat steps 1 to 3, then press
Select
,
Edit
and then
[]
. When finished, press
[OFF]
.
To search for a name by initial
1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 above.
2. Press the dialing button for the first letter of the desired name until any
name with the same initial is displayed (see...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
Phone Book
36
Dialing from the Phone Book
•To exit the phone book list, press
[OFF]
.
•If “
No items stored
” is displayed in step 2, the phone book is empty.
•To view a phone number over 16 digits, repeat steps 1 to 3, then press
Select
,
Edit
and then
[]
. When finished, press
[OFF]
.
To search for a name by initial
1. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 above.
2. Press the dialing button for the first letter of the desired name until any
name with the same initial is displayed (see...")
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Phone Book
Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
37
Editing an Item in the Phone Book
Erasing an Item in the Phone Book
•To cancel erasing, press
No
after step 4.
1
Press
Phone book
to enter the phone book.
2
Press
Search
.
3
Scroll to the desired item by pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
•To search for the item by initial, see page 36.
4
Press
Edit
.
5
Edit the name (p. 35), then press
[]
.
•If you do not need to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
Phone Book
Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
37
Editing an Item in the Phone Book
Erasing an Item in the Phone Book
•To cancel erasing, press
No
after step 4.
1
Press
Phone book
to enter the phone book.
2
Press
Search
.
3
Scroll to the desired item by pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
•To search for the item by initial, see page 36.
4
Press
Edit
.
5
Edit the name (p. 35), then press
[]
.
•If you do not need to...")
![Page 38
38
Intercom
A 2-way intercom can be set up between the base unit and the handset.
Paging the base unit from
the handset Paging the handset from
the base unit (Handset
locator)
Using this feature, you can also locate
the misplaced handset.
•If you do not want to answer the page
in step 2, press
[OFF]
to stop paging.
HandsetBase Unit
1
Handset:
Press
[MENU]
.
2
Handset:
Scroll to “
Intercom
” by
pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
3
Base unit:
When the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-37.png "Page 38
38
Intercom
A 2-way intercom can be set up between the base unit and the handset.
Paging the base unit from
the handset Paging the handset from
the base unit (Handset
locator)
Using this feature, you can also locate
the misplaced handset.
•If you do not want to answer the page
in step 2, press
[OFF]
to stop paging.
HandsetBase Unit
1
Handset:
Press
[MENU]
.
2
Handset:
Scroll to “
Intercom
” by
pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
3
Base unit:
When the...")
![Page 39
Intercom
Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
39
Transferring a Call
You can transfer a call between the handset and the base unit.
From the handset to the
base unit From the base unit to the
handset
HandsetBase Unit
1
Handset:
During a call, press
Hold
.
•The call is put on hold.
2
Handset:
Press
Intercom
. Talk to the
paged party after the beeps.
•If the base unit user does not
answer, press
[]
or
[]
to
return to the call.
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Intercom
Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
39
Transferring a Call
You can transfer a call between the handset and the base unit.
From the handset to the
base unit From the base unit to the
handset
HandsetBase Unit
1
Handset:
During a call, press
Hold
.
•The call is put on hold.
2
Handset:
Press
Intercom
. Talk to the
paged party after the beeps.
•If the base unit user does not
answer, press
[]
or
[]
to
return to the call.
3...")
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40
Special Features
Automatic Security Code Setting
Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects
one of a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of
your telephone line by another cordless telephone user.
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)
Press
[]
(TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
•The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access an...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
40
Special Features
Automatic Security Code Setting
Each time you place the handset on the base unit, the unit automatically selects
one of a million security codes. These codes help prevent the unauthorized use of
your telephone line by another cordless telephone user.
Temporary Tone Dialing
(For Rotary or Pulse Service Users)
Press
[]
(TONE) before entering access numbers which require tone dialing.
•The dialing mode changes to tone. You can enter numbers to access an...")
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Special Features
Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
41
Using the PAUSE Key
(For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)
We recommend you press
Pause
or
P
if a pause is
required to dial with a PBX or to make a long distance call.
Ex. Line access number
[9]
(PBX)
[9]
Pause
or
P
•Pressing
Pause
or
P
once creates a 3.5 second pause.
This prevents misdialing when you dial after confirming
the entered number (p. 23) or dial a stored...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-40.png "Page 41
Special Features
Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
41
Using the PAUSE Key
(For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)
We recommend you press
Pause
or
P
if a pause is
required to dial with a PBX or to make a long distance call.
Ex. Line access number
[9]
(PBX)
[9]
Pause
or
P
•Pressing
Pause
or
P
once creates a 3.5 second pause.
This prevents misdialing when you dial after confirming
the entered number (p. 23) or dial a stored...")
![Page 42
42
Automatic Answering Operation
When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s
message is recorded. When the handset is on the base unit, the Ringer indicator on
the handset will flash to indicate a message is being recorded.
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls
Press
[ANSWER ON]
to turn on the Answering System.
•The indicator lights and the unit announces
“
Answer set
” and current day and time. If “
Set time
”
is heard, set the date and time (p. 12).
•The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-41.png "Page 42
42
Automatic Answering Operation
When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s
message is recorded. When the handset is on the base unit, the Ringer indicator on
the handset will flash to indicate a message is being recorded.
Setting the Unit to Answer Calls
Press
[ANSWER ON]
to turn on the Answering System.
•The indicator lights and the unit announces
“
Answer set
” and current day and time. If “
Set time
”
is heard, set the date and time (p. 12).
•The...")
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Answering System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
43
Listening to Messages
You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. When
new messages have been recorded, the NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes.
Using the Base Unit
To play back messages
Press
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK]
.
•The unit announces the number of
new messages and only new
messages are played back.
•During playback, the display shows the message number.
•At the end of the last message,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-42.png "Page 43
Answering System
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
43
Listening to Messages
You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. When
new messages have been recorded, the NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes.
Using the Base Unit
To play back messages
Press
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK]
.
•The unit announces the number of
new messages and only new
messages are played back.
•During playback, the display shows the message number.
•At the end of the last message,...")
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Listening to Messages
44
Using the Handset (Remote Operation)
To play back messages
* If you press
[STOP]
on the base unit during message playback, operation is
stopped.
To resume the playback, press
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK]
on the base unit within
15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (see below).
•If noise interferes with the message playback:
—during playback using
[]
, press
[]
(Channel).
—during playback using
[]
, press
[]
(Channel).
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Listening to Messages
44
Using the Handset (Remote Operation)
To play back messages
* If you press
[STOP]
on the base unit during message playback, operation is
stopped.
To resume the playback, press
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK]
on the base unit within
15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (see below).
•If noise interferes with the message playback:
—during playback using
[]
, press
[]
(Channel).
—during playback using
[]
, press
[]
(Channel).
The unit selects a clearer...")
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For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
45
Listening to Messages
Answering System
During playback
To adjust the
speaker volume
Base unit or Handset:
To increase volume, press
[]
.
To decrease volume, press
[]
.
•You can also adjust the receiver volume on the handset.
To slow down the
playback speed
(Slow Talk
Message
Playback)
Base unit:
Press
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK]
.
Handset:
Press
[3]
.
•To return to normal speed, press
[MESSAGE/
SLOW TALK]
on the base...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-44.png "Page 45
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
45
Listening to Messages
Answering System
During playback
To adjust the
speaker volume
Base unit or Handset:
To increase volume, press
[]
.
To decrease volume, press
[]
.
•You can also adjust the receiver volume on the handset.
To slow down the
playback speed
(Slow Talk
Message
Playback)
Base unit:
Press
[MESSAGE/SLOW TALK]
.
Handset:
Press
[3]
.
•To return to normal speed, press
[MESSAGE/
SLOW TALK]
on the base...")
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46
Erasing Messages
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than
3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:
—“
Memory full
” is heard.
—“ ” is displayed on the base unit.
—the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on).
Erase unnecessary 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.
Press
[ ] [4]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/69240/w64_kx-tg2258_en_om_d-45.png "Page 46
46
Erasing Messages
The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than
3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when:
—“
Memory full
” is heard.
—“ ” is displayed on the base unit.
—the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on).
Erase unnecessary 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.
Press
[ ] [4]...")
Special Features
Cordless Telephone
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
41
Using the PAUSE Key
(For PBX Line/Long Distance Calls)
We recommend you press
Pause
or
P
if a pause is
required to dial with a PBX or to make a long distance call.
Ex. Line access number
[9]
(PBX)
[9]
Pause
or
P
•Pressing
Pause
or
P
once creates a 3.5 second pause.
This prevents misdialing when you dial after confirming
the entered number (p. 23) or dial a stored number (p. 36).
•Pressing
Pause
or
P
more than once increases the length of the pause between
numbers.
FLASH Button
Pressing
[FLASH/CALL WAIT]
allows you to use special features of your host PBX
such as transferring an extension call, or access optional telephone services such
as call waiting.
•Pressing
[FLASH/CALL WAIT]
cancels the following operations:
—temporary tone dialing, or
—muting your conversation.
Selecting the flash time
The flash time required depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.
You can select the following flash times: “700, 600, 400, 300, 250, 110, 100 or
90 ms (milliseconds)”. The factory preset is “700 ms”.
•If PBX functions do not work correctly, consult your PBX supplier for the correct
settings.
1
Press
[MENU]
.
2
Scroll to “
Initial setting
” by pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
3
Scroll to “
Set tel line
” by pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
4Scroll to “Set flash time” by pressing []
or [], then press Select.
5Select the desired time by pressing [] or [].
6Press Save, then press [OFF].
Handset
9P15556667777Clear Pause
9P1234567890
=Next P
>
OR
Example
Phone number
HandsetBase Unit
Handset
>
>Initial settingExit Select>>>
>Set tel lineBack Select>>>
>Set flash timeBack Select>>>>Set flash time
:700ms
Back Save>>
42 Automatic Answering Operation When the unit answers a call, a greeting message is played and the caller’s message is recorded. When the handset is on the base unit, the Ringer indicator on the handset will flash to indicate a message is being recorded. Setting the Unit to Answer Calls Press [ANSWER ON] to turn on the Answering System. •The indicator lights and the unit announces “ Answer set ” and current day and time. If “ Set time ” is heard, set the date and time (p. 12). •The unit will announce the remaining recording time if it is less than 3 minutes. •When the remaining recording time is 0, “” will be displayed on the base unit, ANSWER ON indicator will flash rapidly and the unit will announce “ Memory full ”. You need to erase any unnecessary messages before new messages can be recorded (p. 46). •To turn the Answering System off, press [ANSWER ON] again. The indicator light goes out and “ Answer off ” is heard. •The Answering System can be turned on remotely using any other phone (p. 50). •To turn the Answering System off, press [0] in step 3. “ Answer off ” is heard. Monitoring incoming calls While a call is being recorded, you can monitor it through the base unit speaker. •To increase the speaker volume, press VOLUME [] . To decrease volume, press VOLUME [] . To answer the call with the base unit speakerphone, press [SP-PHONE] . For the handset, press [] or [] . The unit will stop recording. •The total recording time (including greeting message) is about 17 minutes . If messages are recorded in noisy rooms, the time may be shortened by up to 3 minutes. •A maximum of 64 messages (including greeting message) can be recorded. 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Scroll to “ Message play ” by pressing [] or [] , then press Select . 3 Press [8] to turn on the Answering System. •“ Answer set ” is heard. 4 Press [OFF] . Base Unit [ANSWER ON] and Indicator FULL Handset >> > >
Answering System For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 43 Listening to Messages You can see the total number of recorded messages on the base unit display. When new messages have been recorded, the NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes. Using the Base Unit To play back messages Press [MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] . •The unit announces the number of new messages and only new messages are played back. •During playback, the display shows the message number. •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 3 minutes. • When you have no new messages, the unit announces “ No new messages. All message playback ” and plays back all messages. •When you have no messages, the unit announces “ No messages ”. Voice Day/Time Stamp: During playback, the unit will announce the day and time when each message was recorded (p. 12). Base Unit [MESSAGE/ SLOW TALK] NEW MESSAGE Indicator
Listening to Messages 44 Using the Handset (Remote Operation) To play back messages * If you press [STOP] on the base unit during message playback, operation is stopped. To resume the playback, press [MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] on the base unit within 15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (see below). •If noise interferes with the message playback: —during playback using [] , press [] (Channel). —during playback using [] , press [] (Channel). The unit selects a clearer channel. •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 3 minutes. •If the unit starts to ring during the remote operation, press [] or [] to answer the call. To playback, start again from the beginning after hanging up. •If you hear “ Memory full ” after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 46). Voice menu If you do not press any buttons at the end of the last message, the unit will announce “ End of final message ” and the voice menu will begin. The unit announces, “ Press 4 to play back new messages. Press 5 to play back all messages .” •You can press buttons for other options (p. 45) even if the voice menu has started. •If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds, the handset will exit remote operation. 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Scroll to “ Message play ” by pressing [] or [] , then press Select . •The unit announces the number of new messages and only new messages are played back. •The messages will be heard from the speaker. To switch to the receiver, press [] . To switch back to the speaker, press [] . • [MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] , [REPEAT] , [SKIP] and [STOP] * can also be used during playback (p. 45). • When you have no new messages, the unit announces “ No new messages. All message playback ” and plays back all messages. • When you have no messages, the unit announces “ No messages ”. •If you do not press any buttons, the voice menu will start (see below). 3 To end remote operation, press [OFF] or place the handset on the base unit. Handset > >Message playExit Select>> 4:New messages 5:All messages Repeat Skip
For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 45 Listening to Messages Answering System During playback To adjust the speaker volume Base unit or Handset: To increase volume, press [] . To decrease volume, press [] . •You can also adjust the receiver volume on the handset. To slow down the playback speed (Slow Talk Message Playback) Base unit: Press [MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] . Handset: Press [3] . •To return to normal speed, press [MESSAGE/ SLOW TALK] on the base unit or [3] on the handset. •Each time you press the button during playback, the speed will change to slow/normal. •Playback speed will return to normal after you finish listening to messages. To repeat a message Base unit: Press [REPEAT] . Handset: Press Repeat or [1] . •If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playback, the previous message will be played. To skip message Base unit: Press [SKIP] . Handset: Press Skip or [2] . To stop playback Base unit: Press [STOP] . •To resume playback, press [MESSAGE/SLOW TALK] . •If you do not press any button for 60 seconds or if you press [STOP] again, playback mode will be canceled. Handset: Press [9] . •If you do not press any button within 15 seconds after stopping playback, the voice menu will start (p. 44). For Caller ID service users (p. 27) 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 Call , [] or [] within 10 seconds. •The unit stops playback and dials the phone number. •After listening to a new incoming message, “ √” will be added to its call entry in the Caller List (p. 29). >>
46 Erasing Messages The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback, if it is less than 3 minutes. New messages cannot be recorded when: —“ Memory full ” is heard. —“ ” is displayed on the base unit. —the ANSWER ON indicator flashes rapidly (when the Answering System is on). Erase unnecessary 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. Press [ ] [4] while the message you want to erase is being played. •The unit beeps, then plays back the next message. Erasing all messages All recorded messages, except the greeting message, can be erased at one time. •To cancel playback on the handset, press [OFF] . •Information in the Caller List will not be erased. To erase Caller information, see page 33. 1 Press [ERASE] . •“ To erase all messages, press ERASE again ” is heard. 2 Within 10 seconds, press [ERASE] again. •The unit beeps, then announces “ No messages ”. •The base unit display shows “ 0 ”. 1 Press [MENU] . 2 Scroll to “ Message play ” by pressing [] or [] , then press Select . 3 Press [ ] [5] . •The unit beeps, then announces “ No messages ”. FULL Base Unit Handset Base Unit [ERASE]ANSWER ON Indicator Handset >>
Answering System For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 47 Recording a Memo Message You can record your own voice memo message for up to 3 minutes in memory. •If you record for over 3 minutes in step 2, the unit will stop recording. •If “” is shown on the base unit display and 6 beeps sound, your memo message is not recorded correctly. Record it again. Recording Your Telephone Conversation You can record your conversation while talking using the handset or base unit. •While recording your conversation, Call Waiting and Caller ID features cannot be used. •If you press [] , [] or [SP-PHONE] to switch between talk and speakerphone, recording is stopped. 1 Press [MEMO/2WAY REC] . 2 After the long beep, talk clearly, 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC . •The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time. 3 When finished, press [MEMO/2WAY REC] or [STOP] . •A beep sounds. •The NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes. 1 During a conversation, press [MEMO/2WAY REC] . •The base unit display shows the elapsed recording time. 2 Continue your conversation. 3 To stop recording the conversation, press [MEMO/2WAY REC] or [STOP] . •The NEW MESSAGE indicator flashes. Many states have imposed regulations on the manner in which 2-way telephone conversations may be recorded, so you should inform the other party that the conversation is being recorded. Consult your local telephone company for further information. Base Unit [STOP] MIC [MEMO/2WAY REC] NEW MESSAGE Indicator Base Unit
48
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 through the Answering System (p. 49).
•To skip the voice menu and operate the unit directly, see page 50.
Summary of remote operation
Remote Code
The remote code prevents unauthorized people from accessing your unit and
listening to your messages. Choose any
2-digit number (00–99)
for your remote
code.
The factory preset remote code is “
11
”. If you do not program your own remote
code, you can use “11”.
To check the remote code,
repeat steps 1 to 4.
•The remote code is displayed. When finished, press
[OFF]
.
Call your unit from a touch tone phone.
•The unit will announce the
remaining recording time
after playback, if it is less
than 3 minutes.
•The messages are saved.
Enter your remote code (see below) during or
after the greeting message.
•The number of new messages is heard.
After 3 seconds, the voice menu will start
(p. 49).
Follow the menu or enter the direct commands
(p. 50).
To end remote operation, hang up.
1
Press
[MENU]
.
2
Scroll to “
Initial setting
” by pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
3
Scroll to “
Set answering
” by pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
4
Scroll to “
Remote code
” by pressing
[]
or
[]
, then press
Select
.
5
Enter a
2-digit remote code (00–99)
.
6
Press
Save
, then press
[OFF]
.
Handset
>
>Initial settingExit Select>>>
>Set answeringBack Select>>>
>Remote codeBack Select>>
Remote code
:11
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Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone Answering System For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 49 Voice Menu The shaded boxes are voice prompts. •3 seconds after playback, the voice menu will start again from the beginning. •The unit will announce the remaining recording time after playback if it is less than 3 minutes. •If you hear “ Memory full ” after playback, erase unnecessary messages (p. 50). •If you do not press any buttons within 10 seconds after a voice prompt, “ Thank you for your call. ” will be heard and the call will be disconnected. 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. A long beep sounds and “ No messages ” is heard. Please leave your message. 1. Talk after a long beep. 2. When you finish recording, hang up. Press 7 to record your greeting. Press 9 to end recording. 1. Press [7] . 2. After a long beep, talk for up to 2 minutes. 3. Press [9] to finish. 4. Your greeting will be played back for confirmation. New Message Playback. Only new messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “ End of final message ” is heard. Press 1 to play back all messages. Press 2 for other functions.All Message Playback. All recorded messages are played back. At the end of the last message, “ End of final message ” is heard. Press [1] . Press [1] . Press [1] . Press [1] . Press [1] . Press [2] . Press [2] . Press [2] . Press [2] . Press [2] .
Remote Operation from a Touch Tone Phone 50 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 remote operation, hang up anytime. Direct commands To turn on the Answering System: Call your unit and wait for 15 rings. •The unit will answer and the greeting will be played. •The Answering System will be turned on. Hang up or enter the remote code for other options. •When turning on the Answering System using a rotary or pulse service telephone, you cannot enter the remote code for other options. Skipping the greeting After calling your unit, press [] during the greeting. •The unit skips the rest of the greeting and you can start recording your message after a long beep. [4] : Plays back new messages. [5] : Plays back all messages. [1] : Repeats the current message. •If pressed within the first 5 seconds of playback, the previous message will be played. [2] : Skips the current message. [3] : Changes the playback speed to slow/normal. [9] : Stops the current operation. •To resume operation, enter a direct command within 15 seconds, or the voice menu will start (p. 49). [7] : Records a greeting message. After a long beep, talk for up to 2 minutes. Recording is stopped. The recorded message is played. [ ] [4] : Erases the current message. •A short beep will sound and the next message will be played. [ ] [5] : Erases all messages. •A long beep will sound and “ No messages ” will be heard. [0] : Turns off the Answering System. •The unit hangs up. [9]