Answering System
Answering system
Important:
L Only 1 person can access the answering system at a time.
L When callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the day and time have been set (page 12).
L You cannot operate the answering system during a phone call.
L While a caller message is being recorded, “
” and the number of recorded messages are alternately displayed on the base unit.
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including your greeting message, voice memos, and caller messages) is about 15 minutes.
A maximum of 59 messages (including voice memos) can be recorded.
L If the message memory becomes full:
–“
” and the number of recorded messages are alternately displayed while the answering system is turned on.
–the unit announces “Memory is full”
after the phone rings 10 times.
To record additional messages, erase unnecessary messages (page 21).
L Messages are retained even if a power failure occurs.
Turning the answering system on/off
Base unit
Press {ANSWER ON} to turn on/off the answering system.
L When the answering system is turned on, the display shows the number of recorded messages.
L When the answering system is turned off, the display shows “ ”.
Screening calls
While a caller is leaving a message, you can screen the call through the base unit’s speaker.
To adjust the speaker volume, press {<} or {>} repeatedly.
You can also screen the call through the handset by pressing {ANSWER}. Press {ANSWER} again to turn off call screening from the handset.
To adjust the receiver volume, press VOL. {V} or {^} repeatedly.
You can answer the call by pressing {C} on the handset.
Recording your greeting message
You can record your own greeting message (max. 2 minutes) that is played when the answering system answers a call. If you do not record a greeting message, a prerecorded greeting message is used.
Base unit
1 Press and hold {GREETING} until recording is finished.
2 After the base unit beeps, speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC.
L The message must be more than 3 seconds long to be recorded.
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