Answering System
Answering system
The answering system can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone.
Important:
LOnly 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 17).
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including your greeting message) is about 40 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded.
Note:
LIf message memory becomes full, the ANSWER ON indicator on the base unit flashes rapidly.
L When 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
:Base unit
■To turn on:
Press {ANSWER SELECT} repeatedly to select the desired line(s). i{ANSWER ON}
L The ANSWER ON indicator lights up.
■To turn off:
Press {ANSWER ON}.
L The ANSWER ON indicator turns off.
Call screening
:Base unit / YHandset
While a caller is leaving a message, you can listen to the call through the base unit’s or handset’s speaker. To adjust the speaker volume, press {^} or {V} repeatedly.
You can answer the call by lifting the corded handset from the base unit or pressing {C} on the handset.
Note:
L To turn this feature off, see page 41.
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
Recording your greeting message
Greeting messages can be recorded in one of the two following ways:
–for line 1 and line 2 with different greetings (2 minutes max. for each greeting)
–for line 1 and line 2 with the same greeting (2 minutes max.). Select “Line1&Line2” in step 2.
:Base unit
1{MENU} i{#}{3}{0}{2}
2{V}/{^}: Select the desired line(s). i
{SELECT}
3After the base unit beeps, speak clearly about 20 cm (8 inches) away from the MIC.
4Press {STOP} to stop recording.
L The message you have recorded is played after the beep.
5{■} (EXIT)
Using a pre-recorded greeting message
If you erase or do not record your own greeting message, the unit plays a
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