VTech VT 9162 Saving Messages, Deleting Messages, Turning the Answering Machine ON/OFF

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONS

Saving Messages

•The Answering System will automatically save your messages if you do not delete them. The messages will be retained even after a power failure.

•The system can record up to 15 minutes of messages.

Deleting Messages

Press DELETE at any time during message playback to delete the current message.

All old messages for a particular mailbox can be deleted by pressing and holding the DELETE key for more than 2 seconds. The system will announce "Please select mailbox".

Press the Mailbox X key to delete all the old messages in the selected mailbox.

NOTE:

The DELETE function will only delete old messages. New messages CANNOT be deleted until they are reviewed.

Turning the Answering Machine ON/OFF

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If you want the Answering System to answer calls, press ANSWER ON/ OFF. The backlit LED will then be turned on, and "Answering machine on" will be announced.

If you don't want the Answering System to answer calls, press ANSWER ON/OFF. The backlit LED will then be turned off and "Answering machine off" will be announced.

The display will still show the number of new messages.

Itad Operation

•Even if the Answering System is set to OFF, it will still answer calls after 10 rings. An announcement, "Please enter your security code" is given, and you can enter your security code to use remote operation. (See Remote Operation of Answering System)

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Contents Table of Contents Additional Information Important Safety Instructions Parts Check List Parts Check ListHandset Layout Base Unit Layout VolumeMailbox PLAY/STOP Telephone Line JackGetting Started Installation of Battery Pack in HandsetRinger Selection Getting Started Setting UP Your VT9162TONE/PULSE Selection Answering System IntroductionWall Mounting If the display says It means Getting Started Handset DisplayBasic Operation Volume ControlMaking Calls Channel ChangingAnswering Calls Using RedialFlash Hold Receiving and Storing Calls Caller ID/CALL Waiting IDAbout Call History Review Caller IDDeleting Records from Call History Caller ID /CALL Waiting IDDial a Displayed Number Store a Caller ID Record in Phone Book MemoryScreen Display When Display Screen MessagesStore Memory Numbers Phone BookDial Key Delete Numbers Stored in Memory Edit Numbers Stored in MemoryDial Memory Numbers Operation InstallationBelt Clip Answering System Programming Overview Answering System SetupSet Outgoing Message OGM Set Security Code Recording / Playing / Deleting the Out- going Messages OGMSet Audible Message Alert Day and TimeSet Base Ringer On/Off Set Announce OnlySet Number of Rings Toll SaverLeaving a Message Incoming Message Answering System OperationsAn incoming message can be a maximum of 4 minutes Listening to Messages / MemosDeleting Messages Saving MessagesTurning the Answering Machine ON/OFF Check Current Day and Time Changing Speaker VolumeChanging Playback Speed Auto Disconnect for Extension Phone Pick-up Power FailureMemory Full LED displays What it means Answering System OpterationsPlaying Messages Remotely Remote Operation of Answering SystemRepeat Messages During Playback Stop Message Playback Skip Messages During PlaybackMemo Recording Change OGM RemotelyExiting Remote Operation Voice Menu for Remote OperationMaintenance Phone DOESN’T Work AT ALL Case of DifficultyNo Dial Tone YOU Hear Other Calls While Using Your Phone Handset does not Ring When YOU Receive a CallYour Caller Fades in and OUT Common Cure for Electronic EquipmentWhat does this limited warranty cover? Warranty StatementHow do you get warranty service? VTech Communications Inc FCC and IC RegulationsFCC Part FCC and Acta Information Programming/testing of emergency numbersRepair instructions Rights of the telephone companyThis telephone is registered for use in Canada IC Industry CanadaRbrc R Seal Technical Specifications Issued