Panasonic KX-TVP100E User Manual

Voice Processing System
UBSCRIBER'S
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Please read before using.
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MODEL KX-TVS100E

Introduction

The Panasonic Voice Processing System (VPS) provides you with powerful, conve­nient ways to manage your voice communications and increase your productivity through your voice mailbox. As the owner of a VPS mailbox, or Subscriber, you can:
•send a message to one or many people inside or outside of your office
• transfer messages (with your annotation) to another VPS Subscriber
• take messages when you are on the phone or unavailable
• receive your messages from any touch-tone telephone
•be notified by extension message waiting lamp, telephone or beeper (radio pager) of messages waiting
• screen your calls
• automate the handling of callers
• and more...
This guide is your reference to using and optimizing your VPS mailbox.
NOTE:
• This Subscriber’s Guide does not show complete model numbers that indicate the country where your models should be used. The model number of your unit is found on the label affixed to the unit.
MODEL NO. - - - - - - - -
(label)
APPROVED for connection to
telecommunication systems speci-
73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC
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fied in the instructions for use subject to the conditions set out in them.
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How to Use this Manual
This Subscriber’s Guide explains the Voice Processing System’s (VPS) operations by touch tone telephone for Subscribers.
Each operation consists of a description, a diagram, tips and some notes. During operations, the VPS plays voice prompts telling you what to do at each step though they do not appear in this guide except for Voice Mail Service Entry.
Description
Describes the operation with the telephone keys to be pressed step by step.
Subscriber's
Main Command Menu
Diagram
A diagram is provided for each function on the lefthand of the text. It will help you understand how
1 2
Receive
Message
3
5
4
6
the operation goes on in the tree-structured VPS
*
menu. You will know other options you can choose in a certain step. It will also help you to perform your desired operation faster if you press the outlined keys
12
Repeat
3
Erase Reply Transfer Help
Next
Tip
Step 3 —
You can call the message sender by pressing [1].
4
7
in a row along the bold line.
0
Tip
Tips framed in a square are used to make you aware of alternate options available at a particular step.
Note
This symbol describes additional information or use­ful advice about each feature.
Once you become familiar with operating the VPS, use the Quick Reference Section, which appears at the end of this guide.
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Terms to Know
The following words are used in this guide. Subscriber The owner of a VPS mailbox. The System Manager can create
a mailbox for you.
System Manager The System Manager is the person who manages and maintains
the VPS to make it work efficiently. He controls mailbox creat­ing and authorizes some of the features.
Caller A caller is any person who is connected to a VPS service
besides the Subscriber or the System Manager.
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Getting Started
— Required Numbers Get the following information before you begin the operation. (1) Telephone Number Directly Connected to Voice Mail Service
If your VPS does not have one, call any extension number connected to the VPS and press [#] [6] (Service Access Command).
(2) Your Mailbox Number
Usually, the same number as your extension number. Check with your System Manager to be sure.
(3) The System Manager’s Phone Number
In case you need their help or need to change certain mailbox settings.
— Basic Steps You need to know your mailbox number to use this guide.
If you are going into your mailbox for the first time, read Chapter 5 “Mailbox Setup” first. You need to customize it before sending or receiving messages. Especially, it is important to identify yourself as the owner of the mailbox by setting the following.
• Recording Personal Greetings (See page 5-7)
• Recording Your Name (See page 5-9)
• Changing Your Password (See page 5-8) Then customize it as it suits you by setting the additional features as appropriate.
• Setting the Call Transfer Status (See page 5-2)
• Setting the Incomplete Call Handling Status (See page 5-4)
• Message Waiting Lamp Notification Setting (See page 5-13)
• Setting Notification by Calling (See page 5-14) ...
Once you complete your setting, find your desired operation from the titles, then call the VPS.
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Using Your Mailbox and the VPS
Opening Your Mailbox (Mailbox Login) .......................................... 1-2
Accessing VPS Services ...................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 Receiving Messages
Receiving Messages............................................................................. 2-2
Message Playback Options ................................................................ 2-3
Replying to Messages ......................................................................... 2-5
Message Transfer ................................................................................ 2-6
Erasing Messages................................................................................ 2-7
Receiving Message Waiting Notification .......................................... 2-8
Live Call Screening ............................................................................. 2-9
Recording a Two-Way Conversation .............................................. 2-10
Chapter 3 Sending Messages
Delivering Messages to Other Subscribers ...................................... 3-2
Checking Mailbox Distribution......................................................... 3-3
Setting up an External Message Delivery List................................. 3-4
Sending External Delivery Messages ................................................ 3-6
Checking and Setting External Message Delivery Status............... 3-7
Chapter 4 Caller Handling
Recording Messages (for any caller)................................................. 4-2
Recording Messages (from a rotary phone)..................................... 4-3
Receiving External Delivery Messages ............................................. 4- 4
Replying to External Delivery Messages .......................................... 4-5
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Chapter 5 Mailbox Setup
Setting the Call Transfer Status
(Call Block/Call Screening/Intercom Paging/Beeper Access) ........ 5-2
Setting up a Covering Extension....................................................... 5- 3
Setting the Incomplete Call Handling Status................................... 5- 4
Setting the Message Reception Mode ............................................... 5-6
Recording Personal Greetings........................................................... 5-7
Changing Your Password ................................................................... 5-8
Recording Your Name ........................................................................ 5-9
Entry of Personal Group Distribution Lists .................................. 5-10
Recording the Names of Personal Group Distribution Lists ....... 5-11
Deleting from Personal Group Distribution Lists......................... 5-12
Message Waiting Lamp Notification Setting.................................. 5-13
Setting Notification by Calling ........................................................ 5-14
Setting Answer Lengths for the Interview Mailbox...................... 5-16
Recording Questions for the Interview Mailbox ........................... 5-17
Erasing Questions from the Interview Mailbox ............................ 5-18
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Chapter 1 Using Your Mailbox and the VPS
This chapter tells you how to enter Subscriber Service and other services provided by the VPS.
Using Your Mailbox and the VPS
Contents
Opening Your Mailbox (Mailbox Log in)......................................... 1- 2
Accessing VPS Services ...................................................................... 1-3

Opening Your Mailbox (Mailbox Log in)

Using Your Mailbox and the VPS
Call VPS
Mailbox No.
+
*
Password +
Subscriber's
Main Command Menu
If you just want to record a message in someone else’s mailbox, you do not have to use this procedure. See the following topic in Chapter 4.
• Recording Messages (for any caller)
• Recording Messages (from a rotary phone)
If your company is using a Panasonic KX-TD series tele­phone system, you can directly access your mailbox just by dialing the number of the V.M. Service, depending upon Sys­tem Programming. Check with your System Manager.
#
Tip
Step 1 —
If no ports are assigned to Voice Mail Service, press
#
6 after calling the
VPS.
To access Subscriber Services, you must open your mailbox first. Follow the operation below.
1 Dial an extension number which is connected
to the Voice Mail Service.
Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening Welcome to the Voice Processing System.
If the system is equipped with multiple lan­guages (up to three languages), you will hear a selection prompt as follows.
(ex.)
For English, press [7]. For French, press [8]. For Chinese, press [9].
2 If you hear the above prompt, press the
number of the appropriate language.
Please enter your party’s mailbox number. To enter by name, press [#] and [1]. If you are using a rotary telephone, stay on the line. To call the operator, press [0].
3 Press
Enter your password, followed by [#].
, then enter your mailbox number.
*
4 Enter the password if you have one.
You are now in the main command menu.
1-2

Accessing VPS Services

Call VPS
#
# 13
Voice Mail Service
Using Your Mailbox and the VPS
Subscriber's Service
#
#
6
8
+Mailbox No
*
Password+
## 57
#
In VPS operation, the following functions are avail­able whenever the system is providing voice prompts.
# 9
Press the appropriate key to receive your desired option (Service Access Commands).
Dialing by Name
If you press # 1, you can call the desired extension or mailbox by entering first 3 or 4 letters of the person’s last name.
Retry
*
Retry
*
Department Dialing
If you press # 3, you can call the intended extension and mailbox by pressing
1
one digit (
–9) according to the
Department Dialing Menu.
Voice Mail Service
If you press # 6, you can access the Voice Mail Service.
Call Transfer
If you press # 8, you can access the Automated Attendant Service and call your desired extension.
Tip
#
5 and # 7 are valid only for Subscriber Service.
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Exit the Menu
If you press # 9, you can exit the VPS.
Back up
If you press *, you can retry to enter a mailbox number, a password and also an extension number while you are in the call transfer status. In addition, you can move back to a previous menu in the main com­mand menu.
Accessing VPS Services
Log in
If you press # 5, you can reselect a mail­box while you are in the main command menu.
Restart
If you press # 7, you can be back in the initial main command menu.
Using Your Mailbox and the VPS
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Chapter 2 Receiving Messages
This chapter tells you how to access and manage received messages: Replying immediately, transferring messages with or without an additional comment, and replaying messages.
Receiving Messages
Receiving Messages............................................................................ 2 -2
Message Playback Options ............................................................... 2-3
Replying to Messages ........................................................................ 2-5
Message Transfer ............................................................................... 2-6
Erasing Messages............................................................................... 2-7
Receiving Message Waiting Notification ......................................... 2-8
Live Call Screening ............................................................................ 2-9
Recording a Two-Way Conversation ............................................... 2-10
Contents

Receiving Messages

Subscriber's
Main Command Menu
1 2
Receive
Message
Go to
Step 3
3
The VPS plays new messages and saved messages in your mailbox with the information of the message sender and the recorded date respectively.
5
4
6
*
1 Log in the main command menu.
• The VPS tells you the number of messages.
2 Press
1
to use the Receive Message menu.
• The VPS tells you the number of messages. Then it plays the messages.
3 Press
to listen to the whole menu (for
0
Help).
Receiving Messages
9
#
• You can end your call by pressing
.
Tip
Step 3 —
You do not have to listen to the whole menu if you do not wish to.
1
Repeat this message
1 1
Play the previous message
2
Play the next message
3
Erase this message
4
Reply
5
Rewind
6
Fast forward
7
Transfer
8
Message scan
2-2

Message Playback Options

Subscriber's
Main Command Menu
1 2
Receive
Message
1
Repeat
Receiving Messages
3
1
2
Next Erase Reply Rewind Fast
1
Previous
While receiving messages, several message playback options are available for efficient receiving.
5
4
6
1-2 Same as Receiving Messages.
*
3 Press the appropriate key to receive your
3
6 7
4
5
forward
8
Transfer Scan
Go to
Step 4
desired option. If you choose 8, go to the next step.
Repeating Messages
If you press 1, you can listen to the current message again.
Replaying the Previous Message
If you press 1 1 while receiving a mes­sage, you can listen to the previous message.
Playing the Next Message
If you press 2 while receiving a message, you can listen to the next message.
Rewinding Messages
If you press 5 while receiving a message, you can listen to it again.
2-3
Fast Forwarding Messages
If you press 6 while receiving a message, you can fast forward it to the end.
Scanning Messages
If you press 8, you can listen to the first four seconds of each message.
Message Playback Options
4 Messages are scanned one at a time.
If you press message.
If you press sage.
Note :
3
Option once. Second time will erase the message.
is available only
If you press sage.
1
, you will hear the previous
2
, you will hear the next mes-
3
, you will hear the entire mes-
Tip
Step 3 —
You can receive the whole menu by pressing [0] for Help.
Receiving Messages
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Replying to Messages

Subscriber's
Main Command Menu
1 2
Receive
Message
12
Repeat
This feature is available only when the message has been delivered from a Subscriber using his mailbox i.e. Message Transfer and Message Delivery. Otherwise, you will hear this prompt: “Sorry, you cannot re-
ply. The message sender is un­known.”
Receiving Messages
3
3
Erase Reply Transfer Help
Next
4
4
Go to
Step 4
5
6
7
1-2 Same as Receiving Messages.
3 Press 4 Press
*
4
to reply to the message.
2
to record a message.
5 Record your message at the tone.
1
to end recording.
2
to accept.
1
to set delivery time.
1
to specify the delivery time or the
1
to specify the delivery time.
0
6 Press 7 Press 8 Press 9 Press
private status.
10 Press
11 Enter the time and
12 Press
1
for AM or 2 for PM.
13 Enter the date (the day of the month) and
#
.
14 Press 15 Press
message. Otherwise, press
2
to accept.
1
to set this message to a private
.
#
2
.
2-5
Tip
Step 4 —
You can call the message sender by pressing [1].
Step 6 —
You can pause/restart recording by pressing [2].
Step 9 —
You can make your reply immediate by pressing [2]. You will skip to step 15.
Step 11 —
If you press [0] for help here, “For example, to enter 5 o’clock press [5] and [#] or 5 : 15 press [5], [1], [5] and [#]”.

Message Transfer

Subscriber's
Main Command Menu
1 2
Receive
Message
12
Repeat
1
Change
1
Transfer
If the message has been assigned as private, you cannot transfer it to other mailboxes.
3
3
Erase Replay Transfer Help
Next
2
Accept
2 3 4
Transfer
W. Comment
Go to
Step 7
Add
M.B.
4
4
Mailbox No.
3
Repeat
M.B. Info.
Review
Mailing
5
XXXX
List
6
7
Cancel
Transfer
This function allows you to transfer messages to other mailboxes.
1-2 Same as Receiving Messages.
*
3 Press
to use the Message Transfer menu.
7
4 Enter the mailbox number of the intended
0
*
*
Cancel Tansfer
recipient.
5 Press 6 Press
2
to accept.
2
to record a comment.
7 State your comment and press
recording.
8 Press
Step 4 —
You can enter by name by pressing [#] [1] first. Also, you can specify a Personal Group Distribution List or a System Group Distribution List by entering the number followed by [#].
Step 6 —
You can transfer the message without comment by press­ing [1]. You can add the mailbox number by pressing [3]. You can review the mailing list by pressing [4]. You can cancel message transfer by pressing [
Step 7 —
You can press [2] to pause/restart recording.
Step 8 —
You can press [3] to change your comment. You can press [1] to review your comment.
2
if the comment is acceptable.
Tip
*
].
1
to end
Receiving Messages
2-6

Erasing Messages

Subscriber's
Main Command Menu
1
2
Receive Message
12
The VPS will automatically erase messages after a certain number of days. Check with your System Manager to find out how many days you can keep messages in your mailbox.
Receiving Messages
3
3
Erase
4
5
4
6
7
You can erase messages during playback. Erased mes­sages cannot be recovered.
1 Log in the main command menu.
*
• The VPS tells you the number of messages.
0
2 Press
menu.
• The VPS tells you the number of messages,
3 Press
1
to use the Receiving Messages
and the message information. Then it plays the message.
3
to erase the messages.
2-7
Tip
Step 3 —
Messages are erased one at a time. After a message is erased, you will hear the following prompt and repeat step 3 for the next message.
“The message is erased.” If all messages have been erased, you will hear “All mes­sages are erased”.
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