Panasonic KX-FC255AL User Manual

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3. Telephone
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Note:
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Telstra and Optus do not currently send caller name 
information.
3.14 Storing caller information 
into the phonebook
Important:
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This feature is not available if the caller 
information does not include a telephone 
number.
3.14.1 Into the cordless handset
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" i j i #
2
Press {^} or {V} repeatedly to display the desired 
item. i "
3
Add Phonebook” i #
4
If a name is required, enter the name, up to 16 
characters (see page 62 for character entry). i 
#
5
Enter the telephone number, up to 24 digits. i #
6
Select the desired category. i #
7
Save” i # i {ih}
3.14.2 Into the base unit
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{
CALLER ID}
2
Press {A} or {B} repeatedly to display the desired 
item. i {MENU}
3
If a name is required, enter up to 16 characters for 
the name (see page 62 for character entry). i 
{
SET} i {SET}
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Telstra and Optus do not currently send caller name 
information.
SMS (Short Message Service)
3.15 Using SMS (Short Message 
Service)
SMS allows you to send and receive text messages 
between other fixed-line and mobile phones that support 
compatible SMS networks and features.
Important:
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To use SMS features, you must:
subscribe to the Caller ID and/or appropriate 
service
confirm SMS is turned ON
confirm the correct message centre numbers 
are stored
Consult your service provider/telephone 
company for details and availability.
Using the public mailbox and private mailboxes
SMS messages can be sent and received using the 
public mailbox or any one of the 6 private mailboxes. The 
public mailbox can be accessed freely. Private mailboxes 
are password protected to ensure privacy.
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To use the public mailbox, you must:
register the public mailbox with BT Text (page 
32
)
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To send or receive a message using a private 
mailbox, you must:
first create the private mailbox by storing its 
name and password (page 33
)
register each private mailbox with BT Text 
(page 32)
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A total of 47 messages (at 160 characters/message) 
in all mailboxes added together can be saved. Total 
number may be more than 47 if length of messages 
is less than 160 characters/message.
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SMS messages are displayed on the cordless 
handset. The base unit displays the following when 
sending and receiving SMS messages:
TRANSFERRING MESSAGE”: Displayed when a 
message is being sent. 
RECEIVING NEW SMS”: Displayed when a 
message is being received.
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If the unit is connected to a PBX system, you may not 
be able to use SMS features.
3.16 Turning SMS ON/OFF
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" i X i #
2
Public” i #
3
Settings” i #
4
SMS On/Off” i #
5
On” or “Off” i # i {ih}
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