Memorex MPH6990 owner manual Setting the Message Alert tone, Selecting the Language

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The Answering Machine (continued)

Setting the Message Alert tone

The Message Alert feature lets you know you have new messages by sounding a short beeping tone. If you set the Message Alert to On and when a new message is received, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds.

Setting the Message Alert tone to On or Off by using menu key.

1 Press MENU five times.

You hear the announcement “Message Alert” and the current setting ([ ] Off, [ ] On), and it is displayed on the base.

2 Press SKIP or REPEAT to select.

3 Press SET/RINGER to select the new setting. You hear a confirmation tone, then the announcement “Message Alert” and the current setting you have selected is announced. When the first new message is received, the beeping tone will begin to sound.

▼Turning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key.

To quickly turn the Message Alert tone Off, press any key on the base unit and the tone will automatically deactivate. To reset, go back into the menu setup mode (steps 1- 3 above.)

▼Turning Message Alert tone Off when you’re away from your phone.

When all new messages are played back using the remote playback feature (see page 43) the Message Alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all messages are played back.

Selecting the Language

The answering system voice announcements can be heard in English or French. To choose the language of the answering system voice announcements:

1	Press MENU six times.
	The current setting ([ ] or [ ]) appears on the base and the announcement is
2	heard in the selected language (ex. “Hello”, “Bonjour”).
2	Press SKIP or REPEAT to select the desired language.
3	Press SET/RINGER.
	A confirmation tone is heard along with the setting in the language selected.

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Contents MPH6990 Features IntroductionControl and Functions Table of Contents Important safety instructions Additional battery safety precautions Cordless telephone privacyFCC Wants You To Know Telephone Line ProblemsImportant electrical considerations RangeRadio Interference More Than One Cordless Telephone13 to Read This First10 to 33 toChecking the package contents StepSetting up the base unit Choose the best locationConnect the base unit Surge ProtectorsChoose the dialing mode TipPreparing the battery pack Cleaning the battery contacts Battery use time per chargeWhen the battery charge becomes low Do not use any liquids or solventsDialing from standby Dialing from talk modeMaking Calls RedialingReceiving Calls Instant Talk when ringingAny key when ringing Receiving a callTo locate the handset while it’s off the base Handset Ringer and Earpiece VolumeUsing the Page Feature Memory Storing Storing phone numbers and namesAfter about 2 seconds, Memory Store is displayed Number of times key is pressed Steps for entering names and special charactersIf you make a mistake while entering a name Dialing from standby Memory DialingMaking calls with memory dialing Program name Program number Dialing from talk modeDisplay a Programmed Number Memory Editing Editing a stored name and/or phone numberMemory Erasing Erasing a stored name and phone numberMaking calls with speed dialing Speed Dial FeatureStoring and Editing the Speed Dial Deleting the Speed DialCaller ID Caller ID FeaturesSetting Caller ID options/Language When the telephone rings Long Distance Calls and Area Code Setting/Cancellation Viewing the Caller ID message listDeleting information from the Caller ID list When the pointer is at YesWhen the pointer is at No Deleting a Caller ID messageCalling a party from the Caller ID list Using the Caller ID listStoring Caller ID messages in Memory Using Caller ID with Call Waiting service Answering Machine Turning the Answering System On/OffSetting up Your Answering System Using the Menu ModeSetting the Time Setting the ring time Announce only feature Selecting the message record timeTurning the Message Alert tone Off by pressing any key Setting the Message Alert toneSelecting the Language Setting the base ringer volume Adjusting the speaker volume levelRecording a personal outgoing message Greeting Setting Your Outgoing Message GreetingPreset message Choosing between the two outgoing messagesUsing Your Answering System Playing your messagesRepeating a Message Skipping a messageDeleting a messages Voice memoRemote access away from home Recording a conversationCommand Function Turn on the answering system remotely Additional Information Changing the digital security codeDirect wall plate mounting Mounting the base unit on a wallStandard wall plate mounting Power Failure MaintenanceBattery replacement and handling Ni-CdTroubleshooting Symptom SuggestionFor Parts and ACCESSORIES, Contact FOX INT’L AT Terminal Equipment Radio Equipment Index I, GLimited WARRANTY-CORDLESS Telephones Memo Memo UCZZ01374DZ