GE 28821 manual Screening Calls from the Base, Message Playback, Memory Full, Erasing Messages

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Screening Calls from the Base

1.When the answering system answers the call, listen while the caller leaves a message (to determine who is calling).

2.To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the TALK or SPEAKER button.

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 your incoming calls.

Message Playback

The message counter lets you know when you have message(s) or new message(s). To play the messages, press the PLAY/STOP button.

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

Press the corresponding PLAY/STOP button to stop the message playback.

Press and release speed button to listen to the message playback at half of its normal speed. Press again to cancel and return to standard playback mode.

Press and release the repeat button to restart the current message.

Press and release the repeat button twice to go to the previous message.

Press and release the skip button to go to the next message.

Press the delete button to erase the current message.

Memory Full

When the answering system memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings. You should erase some messages so the answering system may record new messages.

Erasing Messages

You may erase messages in the following three ways:

To erase a message while it is playing

1.Press and release PLAY/STOP button.

2.Press the repeat and skip buttons to select and play the message you want to erase.

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Contents Page Important Information Telephone Network Information Interference InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC REN NumberLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents From Another Location Answering System Display Messages Before You Begin IntroductionTelephone Jack Requirements Digital Security System InstallationImportant Installation Guidelines Handset Layout Voicemail indicator Base Layout Top & Front ViewsMemo button Installing the Handset Battery Installing the PhoneBase Station Answering System Setup Handset AccessAnswerer Set Prompt Language Rings to AnswerFrom the Answerer Menu Speaker Volume Message AlertSecurity Code Recording the Outgoing Announcement Voice InstructionReviewing and Choosing the Announcement Sample Outgoing AnnouncementStandby Screen Programming the TelephoneProgramming Functions Phone BookInserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number Add RecordsDelete Records Edit RecordsDialing a Number from Internal Memory Ignore The Incoming CallRoom Monitor applicable only with additional handsets Set Alarm Clock Handset Setup From the Handset Setup MenuLanguage Ringer Tone Handset NameVIP Melody Ringer VolumeChanging a Stored VIP Melody Record Storing VIP MelodyReviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody Record Key ToneSet Day/Time Equalizer Area CodeTone/Pulse De-Registration RegistrationSelect 2NO, if you do not want to de-register Global De-registrationTelephone Operation Visual IndicatorsSpeakerphone Operation Making a CallAnswering Calls Ringer Volume Shortcut Call TimerAuto Standby Flash/Call WaitingExit Last Number RedialHandset to Handset Paging Applicable only with additional handsetsPaging All Handsets from a Handset Receiver Volume ControlPaging from the Base/Group MuteIntercom Operation Do Not Disturb D-N-DMaking an Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call Advanced Intercom FeaturesTransferring External Calls to Other Handsets Caller ID CIDCall Waiting Caller ID Receiving CID RecordsStoring CID Records In CID Memory Reviewing CID Records Dialing a CID NumberStoring CID Records in Internal Memory Deleting All CID Records Deleting a CID RecordMessage Counter Indicator Answering System OperationLeaving a Message/Memo Message Playback Screening Calls from the BaseMemory Full Erasing MessagesCordless Handset Remote AccessTo erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox To erase a message from the handsetAccessing the Answering System from Another Location When the answering system picks upScreening Calls from the Handset Connecting the Belt Clip Connecting an Optional Headset to the HandsetBelt Clip and Optional Headset Battery Safety Precautions Changing the BatteryCharging Display MessagesPaging or Incomplete DataHandset Sound Signals Telephone SolutionsAnswering System Display Messages Page Answering System Solutions Caller ID SolutionsBattery Solutions General Product Care Causes of Poor ReceptionWarranty 28801 Accessory InformationTo order, call the nearest distributor for your area Ontario 905 Manitoba 204 British Columbia 604 Quebec 514Index Recording the Outgoing Announcement Model