The following is how to use the Panasonic KX-NT553 specifically, but the buttons are similar on the KX-NT551


Check Voicemails

Click the programmed VM button on the right side of the phone.  If you do not see this on the screen, hit the next page button below the screen. Press 1 to listen to the new messages.  Press 3 to listen to old messages.  While listening to a message, press 3 to delete it.


Phone Directory

The most updated paper copy of the phone directory can be found in L:\IT Resources.  The file is called UPDATED PHONE LISTING.xlsc


To access the directory on the phone, press either the left or right buttons to find Extension Directory or EXT Directory.  You can then either press the buttons like a T9 keypad to type in a name, or scroll through using the down arrow key.  If you want to call someone, highlight their name and pick up the handset.  This will always be the most updated version of the directory.


Change Voice Message

  1. Click the programmed VM button on the right side of the phone.  If you do not see this on the screen, hit the next page button below the screen.
  2. If you have a password, you will have to type it in then #
  3. Press 4 for mailbox management
  4. Press 1 to change personal greeting (voice message)
  5. Press 2 to change the password


Forward to Cell Phone

To enable:

  1. Press the Intercom button
  2. Type in *71029
  3. Type in phone number you want to forward to (include a 1 before the number if needed)
  4. Type in #
  5. You should hear a beep to confirm that it worked.

 

To disable

  1. Press the intercom button
  2. Type in *7105165#
  3. You should hear a beep to confirm that it worked.


Link to Phone Manual

For any information not covered in here, please reference the manual here:

https://na.panasonic.com/ns/164218_KX-NT550_Quick_Reference_Guide.pdf