Answering System Features
Answering system
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For details about memory capacity, see page 51.
Important:
LOnly 1 handset can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time.
LWhen callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been set (page 15).
Turning the answering system on/off
1Press {j/OK}.
2Select “Answer System”, then press
{>}.
3Select “Answer On” or “Answer Off”, then press {>}.
4Press {ih}.
Note:
LWhen the answering system is turned on:
–uis displayed
–the answer on indicator on the base unit lights
Greeting message
When the unit answers a call, callers are greeted by a greeting message. You can record your own greeting message or use a prerecorded greeting message.
Recording a greeting message
You can record your own greeting message (2 minutes and 30 seconds max.).
1Press {j/OK}.
2Select “Answer System”, then press
{>}.
3Select “Record”, then press {>}.
4Select “Record Greeting”, then press {>}.
LHold the handset about 20 cm away and speak clearly into the microphone.
5Press {j/OK} to stop recording.
LThe greeting message is played back.
6Press {ih}.
Note:
LTo erase the greeting message, press {*}, {6} during playback.
L“Error” is displayed if the greeting message is less than 1 second long.
Using a prerecorded greeting message
If you erase or do not record your own greeting message, the unit can play a prerecorded greeting message for callers and ask them to leave messages. If the message recording time (page 54) is set to “Greeting Only”, caller messages will not be recorded and the unit will play a different prerecorded greeting message asking callers to call again.
Playing back the greeting message
1Press {j/OK}.
2Select “Answer System”, then press
{>}.
3Select “Play Greeting”, then press
{>}.
4Press {ih}.
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