Radio Shack 43-327 manual Answering System Setup, Number of Rings, Remote Code, Message Alert Tone

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Answering System Setup

Use a handset to change your answering system settings.

Number of Rings

You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages. This enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.

1.Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.

2.Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.

3.Press  or  to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.Press  or  to select ># OF RINGS, then press MENU/SELECT.

5.Press  or  to choose from 2, 4, 6 or TOLL SAVER, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.

Remote Code

A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set the code from 10 to 99.

1.Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.

2.Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.

3.Press  or  to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.Press  or  to select >REMOTE CODE, then press MENU/SELECT.

5.Press  or  to change the code, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.

Message Alert Tone

This telephone can be set to beep every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed.

1.Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.

2.Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYSTEM.

3.Press  or  to select >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

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Contents Cordless Phone Contents Contents Features Package ContentsTelephone Base and Charger Installation Telephone SetupBattery Installation and Charging Charged, place it When not in useRecycle Rechargeable Batteries Little chargeWall Mount Installation Installation OptionsDelete Telephone Base LayoutFlash Handset LayoutMENU/SELECT Ringer Tone Handset Ringer VolumeTelephone Base Ringer Volume Press  or  to adjust the volume. a samplePress the number keys 0-9 to enter a two-digit LCD LanguageSet Date and Time Clear VoicemailEntire entry Press MENU/SELECT to confirm Home Area CodePress MUTE/REMOVE to delete a digit Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to deleteRemote Code Answering System SetupUse a handset to change your answering system settings Number of RingsPress 2 to play AnnouncementRecord Your Own Announcement Play Your AnnouncementPress 3 to delete your own recorded announcement Delete Your AnnouncementTelephone Operation Chain Dialing MuteCall Waiting Find HandsetMultiple Handset Use IntercomIf you have a two-handset system, your handset Its screen shows Handset X is Calling Share an Outside CallOther handset rings and its screen shows Other Calling Handset X. The other handset ringsFrom this intercom call, you have the following options Store a Directory Entry DirectoryEnter Name Character ChartSearch the Directory Alphabetical SearchDial a Directory Entry Edit a Directory Entry Delete from the DirectoryScreen shows Edit Name Call Log About Caller IDAbout the Call Log Review the Call Log Missed Calls IndicatorNumbers before dialing or saving the telephone number Make a Call Log Entry Ready to DialDial a Call Log Entry Different dialing options for local and long distanceCall Log Display Screen Messages Delete from the Call LogRedial List Dial a Redial EntryDelete from Redial Message Capacity Answering System OperationAbout the Answering System and Voicemail Turn the Answering System On or OffMessage Playback Call ScreeningCall Intercept New Message IndicationTo delete all messages with the telephone base Delete All MessagesRecord and Play Memos Message Window DisplaysRecording a Memo Remote Access Telephone base speaker volume level while adjustingWindow Descriptions Displays Flashing End the call FunctionHandset Display Screen Messages Additional InformationConnected to the external call during call Transfer There is no telephone line connectedOne handset is already viewing the call log Or directory and another handset attempts To review itHandset Icons Handset and Telephone Base IndicatorsHandset Lights Telephone Base LightsBattery Add and Register a Handset Optional Expanding your Telephone SystemReplace a Handset Troubleshooting Additional Info Additional Info Additional Info Additional Info Additional Info Additional Info Additional Info Important Safety Instructions Operating Range About Cordless Telephones MaintenanceSpecifications FCC Information Limited Warranty Page