A:AnswerHello. As the phone system was not tested for this type of usage, only with a landline connection, we encourage you to check directly with the telephone service provider for information. Please note that if you encounter issues with the sound or related to Caller ID services when using VoIP, the phone may require a DSL/ADSL filter to be installed on the line by your telephone service provider. -C
A:AnswerHello. The phone system does not have a built-in call forwarding feature. We encourage you to check with your telephone service provider directly for more details, as call forwarding is a service offered on the line. -C
A:AnswerHello. A call can be transferred to the cell phone only when using the Link to Cell function (when making a call using the cellular line of the cell phone connected to the base unit). The phone does not have a feature to transfer a landline call to a cell phone, we encourage you to check with your telephone service provider for more information on features available for your line, such as call forwarding. -C
A:AnswerHello! You can expand your phone system by registering optional handsets (6 max.) to a single base unit. The compatible handset is KX-TGFA97 and we encourage you to check at our authorized retailers, such as Best Buy, Amazon, Costco, Target. Hope this helps! -C
A:AnswerHello, the KX-TGF883 has this individual handset KX-TGFA80 and it is not compatible with the KX-TGF382 base unit. However, feel free to check this website https://eng-ca.faq.panasonic.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57170 for compatible handsets with the KX-TGF382. Hope this helps! -C
A:AnswerHello! The phone system is designed for the US power specifications and is compatible with a 120V power source, based on this we cannot assure you that it will work for different power sources. -C
A:AnswerHi! This unit has the Call block feature and it is possible to block unwanted callers if you press the CALL BLOCK button when an incoming call is being received, when an incoming call is being recorded by the answering system and when talking on an outside call. Once a phone number has been added to the call block list, the unit will block calls from that phone number in the future. -C
A:AnswerYes you can use a bluetooth headset.
No. The headset port supports a 2.5mm jack — however should you need, the phone supports a 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter.
A:AnswerIt sounds like you need to change your setting for "dialing mode". The default setting is "tone". If you have "rotary " service you will need to change the setting. Go to MENU #1,2,0 then change the setting to "pulse". Then hit "save" and "exit".
A:AnswerHello. Using a touch-tone phone, you can call your phone number from outside and access the unit to listen to messages or change the answering system settings. For more details, we recommend reviewing the instructions on page 80 of the phone system's operating instructions. -G
A:AnswerHello. The unit is compatible with the Call Waiting service, you will need an active subscription with your provider for the service, in order for it to work. -G
A:AnswerHello. If referring to the Talking caller ID function, which announces the name of the caller when you have an incoming call, it can be turned off using MENU #162. The feature will have to be turned off on each cordless handset and respectively on the base unit. -G
A:AnswerThis scenario requires to to have Call Waiting.
Dial the first party.
After they answer, ask them politely to hold.
Press the Flash button.
Dial the second party.
Pressing the Flash button a second time will merge the two calls.
Press the Flash button a third time will disconnect the second party.
To my knowledge, you cannot merge two inbound calls, only an inbound+outbound or outbound+outbound.
A:AnswerHello! The answering machine has the option to play your greeting and record messages. The other option would be to set your greeting time to [GREETING ONLY], which will play your greeting, however it will not allow callers to leave messages. -M