From the handset
1During message playback, press OK to enter the options menu.
2Select DELETE. Press OK.
• The current message is deleted.
16.6.3Deleting all old incoming messages
1 Press and hold fduring standby.
• All old messages are permanently deleted.
From the handset
1Press m.
2Select ANSWER MACHINE > DELETE ALL. Press OK.
•The handset displays a confirmation request.
3Press OK to confirm.
•All old messages are permanently deleted.
Note
Unread message(s) cannot be deleted, and deleted message(s) cannot be recovered.
16.7Call screening
Call screening allows you to hear the caller while he is leaving a message. You can then decide if you want to talk to the caller directly.
From the base
You can use +and
The Answering Machine
From the handset
The call screening feature on the handset can be changed from the handset menu.
1Press mon the handset.
2Select ANSWER MACHINE > SETTINGS > HS SCREENING. Press OK.
3Select the new setting. Go to step 4 if you selected ON or step 5 if you selected OFF.
4Select the handset you want for screening.
5Press OK.
• The setting is saved.
Note
During call screening, use uand dto adjust the screening volume.
Tip
Handset Call Screening. Your handset automatically turns on the speaker for handset screening. To listen from the earpiece, press vto turn off the speaker.
Note
The call screening on/off setting cannot be changed during ICM recording.
16.8Message alert
Message alert gives you an indication that the answering machine has new message(s). You will see the number of new messages flashing on the base, and
you will also see the 
icon flashing and a notification message on the handset.
16.9Setting the ring delay
Ring delay is the number of times your phone will ring before the answering
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