A. The problem seems rather simple and I would think it would be atleast partially addressed in the 100+ pages of the programming section in the user/instalation manual.

B. So there is no way to designate an operater or switchboard-like phone?

C. I have installed and programmed a few older pac bell systems which seemed to be much more straight forward to program...

D. The nearest service tech refered to us by Panasonic is about 100 miles north of my location.