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ANSWERING SYSTEM

PROBLEM

If the system does not answer after the correct number of rings:

SOLUTION

•Make sure that the answering system is on.

•If Toll Saver is on,the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages waiting.

•In some cases,the system may be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company.

•If the memory is full or the system is off, the system answers after 10 rings.

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
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PROBLEM

If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone:

SOLUTION

•Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead,the phone is not a touch tone telephone.

•Make sure you enter your Remote Access Code correctly.

•There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using. Press keys firmly.

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Contents Part 1 Important Product Information With Caller ID/Call WaitingPage Contents Before YOU Begin Parts ListAbout the Call Log About Caller Identification Caller IDCharging Stand Installation InstallationTable/Desk Installation Connect the power cordCharge the handset battery Install the handset batteryCheck for dial tone Headset Belt ClipWall Installation Feature Setup Menu Telephone Feature SetupRing Volume Ring Pattern Key Click Steps Handset NameLanguage Setting Clear Message Waiting Set Dial Method Telephone Operation Handset VolumeIdle Screen Make a CallSpeakerphone Call TimerFlash/Call Waiting RedialMute Temporary Tone Dialing Page/Handset LocatorScreen Displays When Display Screen MessagesThis Icon Indicates Display Screen IconsLight Status Indicates Base LightsThree quick beeps Tones and What They MeanOne double beep Two double beepsIntercom Calls Intercom OperationTransfer a Call Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom CallForward a Call Conference Calling Store a Number and Name in Phone Book PhonebookDial Page Dial a Number in Phone Book Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book Page Delete a Number/Name from Phone Book Page Caller ID Operation Review Call Log Removing a Specific Call Record Remove Call RecordsRemove All Call Records Store a Call Record in Phone Book Dialing Options Display DialAnswering System Operation AT the Base Audible IndicatorsTurn Answering System On or Off Set the ClockAbout Announcements About MailboxesTo review your announcement at any time Record Your AnnouncementAnswering System Feature Setup Change message alert Feature SummaryChange announce only Change base ringerListen to Messages Delete Messages Adjust Playback VolumeRecord a Memo Window Displays To Indicate Message Window DisplayRemote Access Commands Remote AccessConnect with the Answering System Voice MenuRecord announcement End remote access callRecord memo Turn system offCharge the Handset Battery Pack Battery LifeBatteries Replace the Handset Battery Pack Telephone Operation Case of DifficultyIf the phone does not work at all, check these items first If you haveIf the phone does not ring when you receive a call If you hear noise or interference when using the phoneIf your telephone Caller IDMisdials If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayedIf messages are Answering SystemIncomplete Message window If appearsAnnouncement isn’t If your outgoingClear Default Settings Default SettingsAnnounce Only Number of RingsTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsIndex NEW