BASIC OPERATION
RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGES
Before the TAD can answer calls and record messages, you must record an outgoing message (OGM). The TAD- 798 lets you record two separate mes- sages, and it operates differently based on the message you select (see “Using the
•OGM 1. After playing your outgoing message, the TAD lets callers record a message.
•OGM 2
Hint: Do not tell callers that you are out of town or not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone right now.
Follow these steps to record an outgo- ing message.
1.To record an outgoing message, hold down OGM 1 or OGM 2 until the TAD beeps and the timer starts counting.
Note: As soon as the TAD beeps, release OGM 1 (or OGM 2) quickly. Otherwise, the TAD records a “pop” sound at the beginning of the outgo- ing message.
2.Release OGM 1 (or OGM 2) and speak your message from about 8 inches in front of the TAD.
3.When you finish recording, press STOP. The TAD beeps and plays back the outgoing message.
Notes:
•The maximum length for each out- going message is 32 seconds. As you record, the message counter shows the recording time.
•If you plan to use the TAD’s an-
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Listening to the Outgoing Messages
To hear an outgoing message, press OGM 1 or OGM 2. The TAD beeps, A1 or A2 appears, and the outgoing message plays.