VTech VT 9162 Answering System Operations, Leaving a Message Incoming Message

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS

Leaving a Message (Incoming Message)

The Answering System will answer a call (according to the current ring selection), then play the OGM, followed by a beep to signal the start of recording.

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Default mailbox is MAILBOX 1.

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If your want to record the incoming message in specific mailbox, press " * x"

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( * 1, * 2 or * 3) during OGM playback.

After desired mailbox is selected, "Mailbox X, now recording" will be announced,

 

and incoming message recording starts after a beep.

• If incoming message length is less than 2 seconds, message will not be recorded.

An incoming message can be a maximum of 4 minutes.

*To record a MEMO at the Base Unit, press and hold REC/MEMO until you are rompted to choose a mailbox. Then, press the desired MAILBOX key and, after the beep, speak towards the front of the Base. Press any MAILBOX key when finished.

Listening to Messages / Memos

When new messages and/or new memos are left, the display will flash the total number of new messages in all mailboxes.

 

 

 

 

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Press the desired Mailbox key to

 

 

 

 

 

hear messages.

 

 

 

 

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The system will announce "Mailbox

 

 

 

 

 

X, you have x new message(s) and

 

 

 

 

 

x old message(s)" in the presence of

 

 

 

 

 

new messages in the corresponding

 

 

 

 

 

mailbox. Then the system will play

Operation

 

 

 

 

only the new messages.

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In the absence of new messages, the system will announce "Mailbox x, you

 

 

have x old messages"and then playback the old messages.

 

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The

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keys can be used to skip forward and backward during message

 

 

playback.

 

 

Itad

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To stop message playback, and return to normal operation mode, press any

 

MAILBOX key.

 

 

 

 

 

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The day and time stamp is announced after each message is played.

 

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After all messages and memos have been played, the final voice prompt will

 

 

be, "End of messages", and the Answering System will exit playback mode.

 

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Note that the system will play the messages on a "First-In-First-Out" basis.

 

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If the system has less than 5 minutes recording time left, it will announce the

 

 

remaining recording time to alert the user.

 

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During message playback, the display will be flashing to indicate that the currently

 

 

playing message is a new message.

 

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Contents Table of Contents Additional Information Important Safety Instructions Parts Check List Parts Check ListHandset Layout Volume Base Unit LayoutMailbox PLAY/STOP Telephone Line JackInstallation of Battery Pack in Handset Getting StartedGetting Started Setting UP Your VT9162 Ringer SelectionTONE/PULSE Selection Answering System IntroductionWall Mounting Getting Started Handset Display If the display says It meansVolume Control Basic OperationMaking Calls Channel ChangingUsing Redial Answering CallsFlash Hold Caller ID/CALL Waiting ID Receiving and Storing CallsAbout Call History Review Caller IDCaller ID /CALL Waiting ID Deleting Records from Call HistoryDial a Displayed Number Store a Caller ID Record in Phone Book MemoryDisplay Screen Messages Screen Display WhenPhone Book Store Memory NumbersDial Key Edit Numbers Stored in Memory Delete Numbers Stored in MemoryDial Memory Numbers Installation OperationBelt Clip Answering System Setup Answering System Programming OverviewSet Outgoing Message OGM Recording / Playing / Deleting the Out- going Messages OGM Set Security CodeDay and Time Set Audible Message AlertSet Announce Only Set Base Ringer On/OffSet Number of Rings Toll SaverAnswering System Operations Leaving a Message Incoming MessageAn incoming message can be a maximum of 4 minutes Listening to Messages / MemosSaving Messages Deleting MessagesTurning the Answering Machine ON/OFF Changing Speaker Volume Check Current Day and TimeChanging Playback Speed Power Failure Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-upMemory Full Answering System Opterations LED displays What it meansRemote Operation of Answering System Playing Messages RemotelyRepeat Messages During Playback Skip Messages During Playback Stop Message PlaybackMemo Recording Change OGM RemotelyVoice Menu for Remote Operation Exiting Remote OperationMaintenance Case of Difficulty Phone DOESN’T Work AT ALLNo Dial Tone Handset does not Ring When YOU Receive a Call YOU Hear Other Calls While Using Your PhoneYour Caller Fades in and OUT Common Cure for Electronic EquipmentWarranty Statement What does this limited warranty cover?How do you get warranty service? FCC and IC Regulations VTech Communications IncFCC Part Programming/testing of emergency numbers FCC and Acta InformationRepair instructions Rights of the telephone companyIC Industry Canada This telephone is registered for use in CanadaRbrc R Seal Technical Specifications Issued
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