GE 00017670, 25982xx3 manual Screening Calls from the Base, Screening Calls from the Handset

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Screening Calls from the Base

You can screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to leave a message (to hear who it is), then pick up the handset, or press TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER on cordless handset or the speaker/call back button on the base to talk to the caller. The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone.

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

Screening Calls from the Handset

Use the handset to screen calls even when you can’t hear the answering system.

When the answering system picks up:

1.Press the flash/call waiting/answerer button on the cordless handset to access the answering system.

2.Listen as the caller leaves a message.

3.Press the TALK/CALL BACK or SPEAKER button to speak to the caller, or press the flash/call waiting/answerer button to stop screening the call.

Message Playback from Base Unit

The mailbox button/indicators (play/stop 1, 2, or 3) will flash to let you know when you have message(s) or new message(s). To play the messages, press the corresponding play/stop 1, 2 or 3 button.

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

•Press the corresponding play/stop 1, 2 or 3 button to stop the message playback.

•Press and release the caller id 9button to restart the current message.

•Press and release the caller id 9 button twice to go to the previous message.

•Press and release the caller id : button to go to the next message.

•Press the delete button to erase the current message.

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Contents Model Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC Interference InformationLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Display Messages Telephone Jack Requirements Introduction Before You BeginImportant Installation Guidelines InstallationDigital Security System Base Layout Handset and Charge Cradle LayoutInstalling the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneConnecting the AC Electrical Power Installing the PhoneConnecting the Telephone Line Connecting the Corded Handset Answering System Set UpVoice Instructions Attaching the Pedestal BracketRecording the Outgoing Announcement Answering System OperationReviewing Announcement Leaving a MessageScreening Calls from the Handset Screening Calls from the BaseMessage Playback from Base Unit Leaving a Memo Erasing MessagesLanguage Telephone Set UpDisplay Contrast Handset NameRings to Answer Base Ringer Level Security CodeRinger Tone Handset Ringer ON/OFFVIP Ring Tone Local Area Code Setting Day/TimeTransfer ON/OFF Tone/Pulse DialingRegistration Link Cordless Handset Basic Operation Default SettingAnswering a Call Making a Call Call TimerManual Channel Selection Auto StandbyDo Not Disturb Handset Ringer on/off ShortcutFlash Last Number Redial Call TransferTransferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset Paging the Cordless Handset HoldMute VolumeAnswering System Base Unit Speakerphone Operation Switching Between Speakerphone and HandsetReceiving a Call with Speakerphone Making a Call with SpeakerphoneMemory Switching Between the Speakerphone and Handset EarpieceCordless Handset Speakerphone Operation Storing a Name and Number in MemoryInserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Storing a Redial NumberReviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers Dialing a Stored Number Number For Chain Dialing from MemoryCall 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 MemoryDeleting All Caller ID Records Deleting the Current Caller ID RecordCaller ID Errors Remote AccessUsing the Handset Answering System IndicatorMemory Full Accessing the Answering System from Another LocationBattery Safety Precautions Changing the BatteryChanging the Security Code Connecting the Belt Clip Connecting an Optional Headset to the HandsetHeadset and Belt Clip Operation Display MessagesEND of List Troubleshooting Guide Handset Sound SignalsTelephone Solutions Page Battery Solutions Caller ID SolutionsCauses of Poor Reception General Product Care ServiceIndex Reviewing Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers For how long after your purchase Limited WarrantyLimitation of Warranty Accessory Information