GE 27881 manual Answering System Indicator, Screening Calls from the Handset

•Press the PLAY/STOP button (2 key) to stop the message playback (press PLAY/STOP again to start over at the voice menu.)

•Press the 7 button (1 key) to restart the current message.

•Press the 8 button (3 key) to go to the next message.

•Quickly press and release the 7 button (1 key) repeatedly to scroll through previous messages.

When you are finished listening to your messages, press the FORMAT/answerer button again to quit.

NOTE: You may listen to the voice menu at any time by pressing 7.

Answering System Indicator

The answering system is active by default. The display will show ANSWERER OFF when the answering system is turned off.

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 FORMAT/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 button to speak to the caller, or press the FORMAT/ answerer button to stop screening the call.

Memory Full

When the answering system’s memory is full, the system answers after 10 rings, beeps, and waits for you to enter the 3-digit security code. You have 10 seconds to enter the security code before the phone hangs up.

You should erase some of the messages in order for the system to record incoming messages.

NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is turned off. To access the answering system, enter your 3-digit security code after you hear the beep.

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