Hands-Free Answerback - Panasonic KX-TD500 Features Manual

General Features

Hands-free Answerback

Description
Allows the PT (with SP-PHONE) user to answer an intercom call and talk to the caller without
lifting the handset.
When an intercom call comes in on an extension in Hands-free Answerback mode, the
speakerphone is turned on automatically and hands-free conversation is established
immediately after the called extension hears a beep tone and the caller hears a confirmation
tone.
Conditions
• AUTO ANSWER / MUTE Button
Hands-free answerback mode can be turned on / off by pressing the AUTO ANSWER /
MUTE button.
• This feature does not work for the following calls:
– CO calls
– Doorphone calls
– Calls to an Extension Group
– Calls to an Incoming Group
– Calls to a Phantom button
– Calls from a VM (Voice Mail) extension
– Calls ringing on an SDN button
• Alternate Calling Ring / Voice Mode Override
Hands-free Answerback set on a telephone overrides "Alternate Calling Ring / Voice"
preset on the extension; Hands-free conversation mode is established immediately after a
confirmation tone is sent.
• It is programmable whether or not to answer the intercom call on Consultation Hold
automatically by System Programming.
Programming Guide References
• 2.8 System Option
– Auto Answer with held call
Features Guide References
1.6 Originating Features
• Alternate Calling—Ring/Voice
User Manual References
• 4.3.40 Hands-free Answerback
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