Panasonic KXTG1031 Expandable Digital Cordless Ans System - Page 31

Turning on the answering system remotely If the answering system is off, you can turn it on remotely. 1 Dial your phone number from a touch tone phone. 2 Let the phone ring 15 times. 3 Enter your remote code within 10 seconds after the beep. L The unit answers your call with the greeting message. L You can hang up, or enter your remote code again and begin remote operation (page 29). Skipping the greeting message to leave a message You can leave a message just as any outside caller can. Call your phone number. When the answering system picks up, press {*} to skip the greeting message and record your message after the beep. Answering system settings Remote code A remote code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely. This code prevents unauthorized parties from listening to your messages remotely. The default setting is "111". 1 {MENU} 2 {V}/{^}: "Answering device" i {OK} 3 {V}/{^}: "Settings" i {OK} 4 {V}/{^}: "Remote code" i {OK} Answering System 5 Enter the desired 3-digit remote code. i {OK} i {OFF} Ring count You can change the number of times the phone rings before the unit answers calls. The default setting is "4 rings". "Toll saver": The unit answers on the 2nd ring when new messages have been recorded, and on the 4th ring when there are no new messages. If you call your phone from outside to listen to new messages (page 29), you will know that there are no new messages when the phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang up without being charged for the call. 1 {MENU} 2 {V}/{^}: "Answering device" i {OK} 3 {V}/{^}: "Settings" i {OK} 4 {V}/{^}: "Ring count" i {OK} 5 {V}/{^}: Select the desired setting. 6 {OK} i {OFF} For Voice Mail service subscribers If you subscribe to a flat-rate service package that includes Caller ID, Call Waiting, Voice Mail, and unlimited local/ regional/long distance calls, please note the following: L To use the Voice Mail service provided by your telephone service provider rather than the unit's answering system, turn off the answering system (page 26). L To use this unit's answering system rather than the Voice Mail service provided by your telephone service provider, please contact your telephone service provider to deactivate your Voice Mail service. For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/help 31