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GE 25865 Answering System Operation, Handset Messages Indicator, Screening Calls from the Base

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Answering System Operation

This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.

Handset Messages Indicator

The handset MESSAGES indicator shows you have new messages. It blinks if there are new messages. The ans on/off button must be ON in order for the MESSAGES indicator to work.

Screening Calls from the Base

1.Wait for the caller to begin leaving a message (to determine who is calling).

2.To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the TALK/LINE1/flash1 or TALK/ LINE2/flash2 or handsfree button on the base or handset.

The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or base or pick up an extension phone.

TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear your incoming calls.

Message Playback

Base Unit

The messages indicator on the base lets you know when you have messages. To play messages in Line 1 mailbox or in Line 2 mailbox, press the corresponding PLAY/STOP 1 or 2 button.

While a message is playing, you may do the following:

•Press the corresponding PLAY/STOP 1 or 2 button to stop the message playback.

•Press and release the 7 (review) button to restart the current message.

•Press and release the 7 (review) button twice to go to the previous message.

•Press and release the 8 (skip) button to go to the next message.

•Press the delete button to erase the current message.

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GE 25865 manual Answering System Operation, Handset Messages Indicator, Screening Calls from the Base, Message Playback

Contents

Page Equipment Approval Information 1 Notification to the Local Telephone CompanyUS Number is located on the cabinet bottom REN Number is located on the cabinet bottomInterference Information Hearing Aid Compatibility HACLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementTable of Contents Interference InformationDigital Security System Handset NameTable of Contents Changing the BatteryHandset Sound Signals Troubleshooting GuideParts Checklist IntroductionBefore You Begin Telephone Jack RequirementsImportant Installation Guidelines InstallationDigital Security System Handset Layout TALK/LINE 1/flash 1 button 7 review button ERASE button TONE buttonhandsfree button Display CID 5 or 6/soft key for display prompt selectionBase Layout TALK/LINE 1/flash button Display charge/in use indicatorPLAY/STOP 1 and 2 buttons/ indicators msg fwrd/memo message forward soft key for leftInstalling the Handset Battery Installing the Phonebattery pack black wire Installing the Base Station Installing the Backup Batteries on Base UnitConnecting the Base Station Wall Mounting the BaseBase Speakerphone Set Up Speakerphone VolumeUsing the Soft Keys Turning the Answerers On or OffBase Voice/Display Prompt Language Base NameBase Date/Time ESPANOLTone/Pulse Set TimeTime Format Date FormatBase Ringer Volume Base - Set Local Area CodesBase Ringers From the Ringer MenuNOTE This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are met Base Ringer ToneBase VIP Melody Tone Base Key ToneAnswerer Setup From the Answerer Setup MenuOutgoing Announcement Reviewing the Outgoing AnnouncementSetting the Security Code Base Ring To AnswerChanging the Outgoing Announcement Sample Outgoing AnnouncementForwarding Messages Set Forwarding MessagesForwarding Messages ON/OFF From the Answerer Setup MenuHandset Telephone Set Up Recording QualityView Unit ID Number of RetriesHandset Ringer Volume Handset Display Prompt LanguageHandset Ringers ESPANOLHandset Ringer Tone Handset VIP MelodyHandset Key Tone NOTE This feature ONLY works when the following conditions are metHandset Name Handset RegistrationHandset Date/Time Handset - Setting Local Area Codes Set TimeTime Format Date FormatCharge/In Use Indicator Basic OperationAnswering a Call Making a CallVolume FlashNumber Redial MuteHold Paging the Cordless HandsetGlobal De-registration Room MonitorCall Transfer Intercom Operation Making an Intercom CallReceiving an Intercom Call PAGING HANDSET EXITAdvanced Intercom Features Using Intercom with External Telephone CallsReceiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Two-Way Intercom CallsTransferring External Call to Other Handset or Base Between a handset or base and external calls on the Line 1 and LineCaller ID CID Call Waiting Caller IDReceiving CID Records PETER C HANReviewing Call Records Storing CID Records In CID MemoryDialing a Caller ID Number NOTE If using handset WHICH MEMORY? shows in the display. Use the Storing CID Records in Internal MemoryNumber of digits ExplanationDeleting CID Records The display shows ALL CALLER ID DELETEDMemory Storing a Name and Number in MemoryStoring the Last Number Dialed NOTE If using handset WHICH MEMORY? shows in the display. Use theReviewing a Stored Number Inserting a Pause in the Dialing SequenceChanging a Stored Number Deleting Records Stored in Memory Dialing a Number from MemoryTransferring Memory Chain Dialing from MemoryTransferring memory from the base to a handset Transferring memory from the handset to the baseHandset Messages Indicator Answering System OperationScreening Calls from the Base Message PlaybackNOTE Erased messages cannot be restored Memory FullErasing Messages HandsetNOTE Message will default record in Mailbox Leaving a MemoTo erase all messages from the base To erase a message from the handsetRemote Access Connecting the Belt ClipConnecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Belt Clip and Optional HeadsetChanging the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsLOW BATTERY Display MessagesBLOCKED NUMBER BUSYHandset Sound Signals Troubleshooting GuideCaller ID Solutions Telephone SolutionsBattery Solutions General Product Care Accessory InformationCauses of Poor Reception Limited Warranty ServiceThomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations PO Box Indianapolis, IN What your warranty does not cover Limitation of WarrantyHow state law relates to this warranty Thomson Inc 11721 B Alameda Ave Socorro, TexasIndex Installing the Base Station Handset - Setting Local Area CodesHandset Telephone Set Up IndexIndex Thomson Inc Model00007198 Rev. 0 Dom E/S 2006 Thomson Inc