Panasonic KX-TG5243 User Manual

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Useful Info
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Answering
 System
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Answering Calls
When a call is received, the unit rings, “Incoming call” is displayed, and the 
Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset and the IN USE indicator on the base 
unit flash rapidly. 
Temporary ringer off
While the handset is ringing for an outside call, you can turn the ringer off 
temporarily by pressing [OFF]. The handset will ring again as normal the next time 
a call is received.
1
Press [Cor [s].
• You can also answer a call by pressing any 
button except [d], [B] or [OFF].
2
To hang up, press [OFF] or place the 
handset on the base unit or charger. 
Auto Talk
If the Auto Talk feature is turned on (p. 19), you can 
answer a call by simply lifting the handset off the 
base unit or charger (for KX-TG5243 or accessory 
handset users, p. 3).
1
Press [SP-PHONE].
2
Talk into the MIC.
3
To hang up, press [SP-PHONE].
• To transfer the call to another extension, see page 50. 
• To transfer the call to a mailbox to allow the caller to leave a message, 
see page 69.
• If the ringer volume is turned off, the unit will not ring (p. 20, 21). 
Handset
[   ]
[    ]
[OFF]
Ringer/ 
Message 
Alert
Indicator
Base Unit
MIC
[SP-PHONE] 
and Indicator
IN USE
Indicator
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