GE 25865 Answering System Operation, Handset Messages Indicator, Screening Calls from the Base

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Answering System Operation

This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.

Handset Messages Indicator

The handset MESSAGES indicator shows you have new messages. It blinks if there are new messages. The ans on/off button must be ON in order for the MESSAGES indicator to work.

Screening Calls from the Base

1.Wait for the caller to begin leaving a message (to determine who is calling).

2.To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the TALK/LINE1/flash1 or TALK/ LINE2/flash2 or handsfree button on the base or handset.

The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or base or pick up an extension phone.

TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear your incoming calls.

Message Playback

Base Unit

The messages indicator on the base lets you know when you have messages. To play messages in Line 1 mailbox or in Line 2 mailbox, press the corresponding PLAY/STOP 1 or 2 button.

While a message is playing, you may do the following:

•Press the corresponding PLAY/STOP 1 or 2 button to stop the message playback.

•Press and release the 7 (review) button to restart the current message.

•Press and release the 7 (review) button twice to go to the previous message.

•Press and release the 8 (skip) button to go to the next message.

•Press the delete button to erase the current message.

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Contents Page Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyInterference Information Hearing Aid Compatibility HACLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Global De-registration Base Unit Parts Checklist IntroductionBefore You Begin Telephone Jack RequirementsImportant Installation Guidelines InstallationDigital Security System Handset Layout Base Layout Installing the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneBattery Pack Black wire Installing the Base Station Installing the Backup Batteries on Base UnitConnecting the Base Station Wall Mounting the BaseBase Speakerphone Set Up Speakerphone VolumeUsing the Soft Keys Turning the Answerers On or OffBase Name Base Voice/Display Prompt LanguageBase Date/Time Tone/Pulse Base Ringer Volume Base Set Local Area CodesBase Ringers From the Ringer MenuBase VIP Melody Tone Base Ringer ToneBase Key Tone Answerer Setup From the Answerer Setup MenuOutgoing Announcement Reviewing the Outgoing AnnouncementSetting the Security Code Base Ring To AnswerChanging the Outgoing Announcement Sample Outgoing AnnouncementSet Forwarding Messages Forwarding MessagesForwarding Messages ON/OFF Handset Telephone Set Up Recording QualityView Unit ID Number of RetriesHandset Display Prompt Language Handset Ringer VolumeHandset Ringers Handset VIP Melody Handset Ringer ToneHandset Key Tone Handset Name Handset RegistrationHandset Date/Time Handset Setting Local Area Codes Charge/In Use Indicator Basic OperationAnswering a Call Making a CallVolume FlashNumber Redial MuteHold Paging the Cordless HandsetGlobal De-registration Room MonitorCall Transfer Making an Intercom Call Intercom OperationReceiving an Intercom Call Advanced Intercom Features Using Intercom with External Telephone CallsReceiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Two-Way Intercom CallsTransferring External Call to Other Handset or Base Call Waiting Caller ID Caller ID CIDReceiving CID Records Reviewing Call Records Storing CID Records In CID MemoryDialing a Caller ID Number Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Number of digits Explanation ExampleDeleting CID Records Press the 6 button to scroll to Enter NumberStoring a Name and Number in Memory MemoryStoring the Last Number Dialed Reviewing a Stored Number Inserting a Pause in the Dialing SequenceChanging a Stored Number Deleting Records Stored in Memory Dialing a Number from MemoryTransferring Memory Chain Dialing from MemoryTransferring memory from the base to a handset Transferring memory from the handset to the baseHandset Messages Indicator Answering System OperationScreening Calls from the Base Message PlaybackMemory Full Erasing MessagesHandset To erase one message at a time from the baseTo erase all messages from the base Leaving a MemoTo erase a message from the handset Remote Access Connecting the Belt ClipConnecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Belt Clip and Optional HeadsetChanging the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsDisplay Messages Delete Call ID?Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting GuideCaller ID Solutions Telephone SolutionsBattery Solutions General Product Care Accessory InformationCauses of Poor Reception Service Limited WarrantyIf you purchased your product outside the USA Index Global De-registration Outgoing Announcement Parts Checklist Thomson Inc