I Answering System Features (KX-TG8120/KX-TG8122)
2 �Answer On� or �Answer Off� i
Answering system
The KX-TG8120 and KX-TG8122 contain an answering system which can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. You can also record phone conversations (page 14). Important: L Only 1 person can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time. L When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been set (page 12).
# i {ih} Note: L When the answering system is turned on, u is displayed next to the battery icon.
Greeting message
When the unit answers a call, callers are greeted by a greeting message. You can record your own greeting message or use a prerecorded greeting message.
Recording a greeting message
You can record your own greeting message (2 minutes and 30 seconds max.).
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including your greeting message, caller messages, and recorded conversations) is about 40 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded. Note: L If message memory becomes full: � �Answer Sys. Full� is shown on the handset display � {s} on the base unit flashes rapidly
1 " (middle soft key) i I i # 2 �Record Greeting� i #
L Hold the handset about 20 cm away and speak clearly into the microphone.
3 Press $ to stop recording. i {ih} Using a prerecorded greeting message
If you erase or do not record your own greeting message, the unit will play a prerecorded greeting message for callers and ask them to leave messages. If the message recording time (page 36) is set to �Greeting Only�, caller messages will not be recorded and the unit will play a different prerecorded greeting message asking callers to call again.
Turning the answering system on/off
Using the base unit
Press {s} to turn on/off the answering system. L When the answering system is turned on, {s} lights up.
Playing back the greeting message 1 " (middle soft key) i I i # 2 �Play Greeting� i # i
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Using the handset 1 " (middle soft key) i I i #
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