ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
Set the Clock
You must set the clock once so that the system announces the correct day and time with your messages. After this, if you subscribe to Caller ID, the system will automatically reset the clock each time new call information is received. (There is a fee for Caller ID service, and it may not be available in all areas.)
Press Pto exit at any time while setting the clock.
1Press and hold Cuntil the default day is announced.
2To change the day setting, hold down 
or 
until the correct day is announced. Then release the button.
3Press and release C. The current hour setting is announced.
4Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the hours, minutes,and year.
5The new day, time, and year are announced.
To check the clock, press and release
C.
NOTE: In the event of a power failure, see the instructions on the bottom of the unit to reset the clock.
Record Your Announcement
Before using this answering system, you should record the announcement (up to three minutes long) that callers will hear when the system answers a call.
Callers can skip the announcement by pressing #.
1Press and hold 
. When the system beeps, speak toward the microphone normally, from about nine inches away.
2To stop recording, release 
. The system automatically plays back your announcement.
To review your announcement, press
and release 
.
NOTE: To erase your announcement and return to the
Answering Calls
When Announce Select is set to A and the system answers a call, the caller hears the announcement you recorded, followed by a beep. After the beep, the system begins recording your caller’s message up to three minutes long.
Call Screening/Intercept
In Feature Setup, you can set the system so you can hear the callers’ messages as they are recorded.
If you decide to speak with the caller, lift the handset of this or any telephone on the same line. The system stops recording and resets to answer calls. If the system doesn’t disconnect immediately, press and release the telephone switchhook.
Priority Call Code
If a caller enters the code you provide (preset to 999) while your announcement is playing, the system will alert you with a special tone that a priority caller is on the line. Lift the handset or press Kto take the call.
If you do not answer, the caller can press 5, wait for the double beep, press #and leave a message.
Privacy Playback
You can listen to your messages privately using the handset of this phone.
1Press and hold #while lifting the handset of this phone.
2Release #, then press Pto listen to messages.
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