GE 5983 Answering System Operation, Recording the Outgoing Announcement, Reviewing Announcement

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Answering System Operation

Recording the Outgoing Announcement

For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.

1.Make sure the answering system is ON.

2.Press and hold the announce button on the base while you record the announcement.

3.Begin speaking after you hear the beep.

4.Release the button after you finish your announcement.

If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, the default announcement plays. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your personal announcement, press the delete button on the base while playing the announcement, or press the announce button and release it when you hear the beep.

Sample Outgoing Announcement

Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.

Reviewing Announcement

• Press and release the announce button to play your outgoing announcement.

Leaving a Message

1.After the answerer gets the line and plays the outgoing announcement, the caller can enter the mailbox number (1, 2, or 3) during the play of outgoing announcement or within the 2 seconds after the end of outgoing announcement.

2.If there is no entry of mailbox number during that period, then the message will be left in the default mailbox 1.

NOTE: The maximum recording time for each message is 3 minutes and the total recording time of this unit is 20 minutes.

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Contents Model Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyInterference Information Hearing Aid Compatibility HACLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Changing the Battery Parts Checklist for 25983xx2 model Introduction Before You BeginTelephone Jack Requirements Installation Important Installation GuidelinesDigital Security System Handset and Charge Cradle Layout Base Layout microphoneInstalling the Phone Installing the Handset BatteryInstalling the Phone Connecting the AC Electrical PowerConnecting the Telephone Line Answering System Set Up Connecting the Corded HandsetVoice Instructions Attaching the Pedestal BracketAnswering System Operation Recording the Outgoing AnnouncementReviewing Announcement Leaving a MessageWhen the answering system picks up Screening Calls from the BaseScreening Calls from the Handset Message Playback from Base UnitErasing Messages Leaving a MemoTo erase a message while it is playing To erase all previously played Messages in a mailboxTelephone Set Up LanguageHandset Name Display ContrastRings to Answer Security Code Base Ringer LevelHandset Ringer ON/OFF Ringer ToneVIP Ring Tone Setting Day/Time Local Area CodeTone/Pulse Dialing Transfer ON/OFFRegistration Link Cordless Handset Default Setting Basic OperationAnswering a Call Call Timer Making a CallManual Channel Selection Auto StandbyHandset Ringer on/off Shortcut Do Not DisturbFlash Call Transfer Last Number RedialTransferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset Hold Paging the Cordless HandsetPress TALK/CALL Back button Volume Vmwi Indicator on HandsetMute Answering SystemBase Unit Speakerphone Operation Receiving a Call with SpeakerphoneMaking a Call with Speakerphone Switching Between Speakerphone and Handset MemoryStoring a Name and Number in Memory Storing a Redial Number Inserting a Pause in the Dialing SequenceReviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers Dialing a Stored NumberChain Dialing from Memory HandsetBase Caller ID CID Call Waiting Caller IDReceiving CID Records Storing CID Records In CID Memory Reviewing Call RecordsStoring CID Records in Internal Memory Dialing a Caller ID NumberDeleting the Current Caller ID Record Deleting All Caller ID RecordsRemote Access Caller ID ErrorsUsing the Handset Answering System IndicatorAccessing the Answering System from Another Location Changing the Security CodeChanging the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsDisplay Messages Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting Guide Telephone SolutionsCaller ID Solutions Battery SolutionsCauses of Poor Reception General Product CareWarranty Assistance Thomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis,Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseIf you purchased your product outside the USA Accessory Information Description Model noIndex Names/Numbers Ringer Tone Rings to Answer Thomson Inc