Answering System
Answering system
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The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.
You can also set the unit to play a greeting message but not to record caller messages. Select “Greeting only” as the recording time setting (page 39).
Important:
L Only 1 person can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time.
L When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been correctly set (page 16).
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including your greeting message) is about 18 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded.
Note:
L If message memory becomes full, the ANSWER ON indicator on the base unit flashes rapidly.
LWhen the message memory becomes full:
–If you use the
–If you recorded your own greeting message, the same message is still announced to callers even though their messages are not recorded.
Turning the answering system on/off
Press {ANSWER ON} to turn on/off the answering system.
L When the answering system is turned on, the ANSWER ON indicator lights up.
Call screening
While a caller is leaving a message, you can listen to the call through the base unit’s speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, press {^} or {V} repeatedly. You can answer the call by pressing {C} on the handset.
Turning off the call screening feature When the base unit is not in use, press {GREETING CHECK}, then press and hold {V} until the base unit beeps.
OR
While screening a call, press and hold {V} until the sound goes off.
Note:
LIf you adjust the speaker volume while listening to messages or talking on the intercom, the speaker volume for call screening is turned on again.
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