Uniden D2998-4, D2998-5, D2998-3 Using the Answering System, Answering System Options Ans. Setup

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Using the Answering System

Answering System Options (Ans. Setup)

You can change the answering system options from any station. Just open the menu and select Ans. Setup.

	Menu Option	What it does

	Record Greeting	(Base only) Record an outgoing message (see p. 19)

	Greeting Options	(Base only) Switch greetings or delete your greeting (see p. 19).

	Security Code	Enter a 2-digit PIN so you can access your answering system
	Security Code	from any touch-tone phone (see p. 21).
		from any touch-tone phone (see p. 21).

	Ring Time	Set the number of rings (2, 4, or 6) before the system answers
	Ring Time	(see p. 21 about Toll Saver).
		(see p. 21 about Toll Saver).

		Set the amount of time (1 or 4 minutes) callers can leave a
	Record Time	message. Choose Announce Only if you don't want the system
		to let callers leave a message.

		Have the base beep every 15 seconds when you have a new
	Message Alert	message. The alert stops after you listen to all your new
		messages or if you press any key on the base.

	Ans. Language	Change the language of the system's voice prompts.

	Call Screen	Turn on the call screen feature so you can hear callers as they
	Call Screen	leave messages on the base speaker (see p. 20).
		leave messages on the base speaker (see p. 20).

	Ans. On/Off	(Handset only) Turn your answering system on or off. (To turn
	Ans. On/Off	your system on or off from the base, just press On/off.)
		your system on or off from the base, just press On/off.)

Accessing the Answering System

With the phone in standby, you can access your system from the base or remotely from any handset.

Press MUTE/MESSAGES to start remote operation mode.

1:Repeat	3:Skip	5:Stop	6:SelectGreeting
2:Play	4:Delete	[ / /select]	8:RecNewGreeting

Use PHONEBOOK to go to the previous option.

Press SELECT/MENU to choose the current option.

Use CID to go to the next option.

Press FLASH/EXIT to stop remote operation mode.

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Contents If you purchased You should D2998 Series Users GuideYou will also find Model number HaveImportant Information Important Safety InstructionsWhats in the manual? EnglishAttach the Stand Set Up the BaseGetting Started Remove the StandChanging from Tone to Pulse Dialing Connect the Power and Telephone CordsTest the Connection TrySet Up the Accessory Handsets Install and Charge the BatteryKey icon What it does Getting to Know Your PhoneParts of the Base XxIn standby delete all messagesCommon Operation Keys Speaker Parts of the HandsetFlash/exit Clear/intercomIcon What it means Reading the DisplaysOn the base On the handset Icons you might see only on the baseUsing the base menus Using the MenusUsing the handset menus Menu Option What it does BasePress Entering Text on Your PhoneMenu Option What it does ClearChanging the Volume Using Your PhoneUsing Caller ID and Call Waiting Caller ID list Redial listUsing the Phonebook Using Call WaitingDeleting All Numbers in the CID List on This Station Adding Phonebook Entries Using Special FeaturesUsing Text-To-Speech Copying/Deleting All the Phonebook EntriesSilent Mode Adjusting the Base Visual RingerUsing the Audio Boost Using Multi-Station FeaturesIntercom Using Privacy ModeCall Transfer From the base From a cordless handsetUsing Your Phone During a Power Failure Using Voice Message NotificationUsing an Optional Headset Finding a Lost HandsetUsing the Answering System Answering System Options Ans. SetupAccessing the Answering System Switch Between Greetings Recording Your Personal GreetingDelete Your Greeting From the base From a handset Getting Your MessagesScreening Your Calls Press Play/stopDialing in to Your System Using the System While Youre Away from HomeProgramming a Security Code ##Remember to make a note of your new security codeAudio issues Possible solutions Solving ProblemsGeneral problems Possible solutions Caller ID problems Possible solutionsAnswering system problems Possible solutions Installing a Line Filter or DSL FilterMulti-station problems Possible solutions XxSee if Record Time is set to Announce OnlyResetting Stations Registering a HandsetLiquid Damage Battery pack with normal use AC adapter Base ChargerFCC Part 15 Information One-year Limited Warranty Registered mark