Panasonic KX-NT553 Quick Reference Manual

Panasonic KX-NT553/556 Telephone

Quick Reference Guide

1. LCD SCREEN
2. MESSAGE LAMP: When you have a message it will light up the lamp red
3. FLEXIBLE CO BUTTONS: Used to access a line or perform a programmed function
4. HANDSET HOOK: Keeps the handset stable when the phone is mounted on the wall
5. HEADSET JACK: Jack to plug in a headset
6. PAUSE: Used to insert a pause when storing a number
7. CONF: Used to establish a multiple party conversation
8. MESSAGE: Used to leave a message waiting indication or call back the party who left the
message waiting indication
9. FLASH/RECALL: Used to disconnect the current call and make another call immediately
10. REDIAL: Used to redial the last dialed number
11. AUTO ANS / MUTE: Used to receive an incoming call in hands-free mode or mute
12. TRANSFER: Used to transfer a call to another party
13. AUTO DIAL/STORE: Used for System/Personal Speed Dialing or program changes
14. HOLD: Used to place a call on hold
15. INTERCOM: Used to make or receive intercom calls
16. SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): Used for performing hands-free operations
17. MICROPHONE: Used for hands-free conversations
18. NAVIGATOR KEY: Used to adjust the volume or display contrast or select desired items
19. ENTER: Used to assign the selected item
20. SOFT BUTTONS: S1-S4 are used to select the item displayed on the bottom line of the display
21. EHS (Electronic Hook Switch) JACK:
22. FWD/DND: Used to switch Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb on your extension
23. CANCEL: Used to cancel the selected item
24. NEXT PAGE: Used to switch the page for the Self Labeling feature
25. SUB LCD: 12 lines

Answer a Call

 To answer a call, pick up the handset or press the speaker button
 Press the flexible CO button for the incoming call
 To turn on Auto Answer, press the AUTO ANS button and incoming calls will be answered
automatically in hands free mode

Make a Call

 To call an extension, pick up the handset or press the speaker button and dial the extension
 To make an outside call, pick up the handset, press LINE and dial 9 then the phone number
 To set a callback for a call not answered, press the MESSAGE button
 The dial tone for that extension will sound different to indicate that there is a call back
request.
 To call back the person who left the callback, press the MESSAGE button

Put a Call on Hold

 While on the call, press HOLD
 Press flashing line of the held call to retrieve it
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