Voice Instruction, Recording the Outgoing Announcement | GE 28821

Voice Instruction

If you need additional assistance, press the repeat button in standby mode and follow the voice instructions.

Recording the Outgoing Announcement

For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible.

You may record an outgoing announcement in the answerer or choose the default for your current outgoing announcement.

1.Make sure the answering system is ON.

2.Press and hold the announce button until the speaker announces “RECORD ANNOUNCEMENT AFTER TONE“.

3.Begin speaking after you hear the beep.

4.Release the button when you finish your announcement.

NOTE: If you choose not to record an outgoing announcement, a default announcement plays instead. To return to the default announcement after you have recorded your own outgoing announcement, press the announce button and release it when you hear the beep. Or, press the delete button while the announcement is reviewing.

Sample Outgoing Announcement

Hi, this is (use your name here), I can’t answer the phone right now, so please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I’ll get back to you. Thanks.

NOTE: The maximum recording time for the outgoing announcement is 2 minutes.

Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement

Press and release the announce button to review and select this one as your outgoing announcement.

NOTE: Press the PLAY/STOP button at any time to stop playing the announcement.

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GE 28821 manual Voice Instruction, Recording the Outgoing Announcement, Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement

Contents

Page Important Information Telephone Network Information Interference Information FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement REN NumberHearing Aid Compatibility HAC Licensing Table of Contents From Another Location Answering System Display Messages Before You Begin Introduction Telephone Jack Requirements Digital Security System Installation Important Installation Guidelines Handset Layout Base Layout Top & Front Views Voicemail indicatorMemo button Installing the Handset Battery Installing the Phone Base Station Handset Access Answering System SetupAnswerer Rings to Answer Set Prompt LanguageFrom the Answerer Menu Message Alert Speaker VolumeSecurity Code Sample Outgoing Announcement Voice InstructionRecording the Outgoing Announcement Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement Phone Book Programming the TelephoneStandby Screen Programming Functions Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence of a Stored Number Add Records Delete Records Edit Records Ignore The Incoming Call Dialing a Number from Internal MemoryRoom Monitor applicable only with additional handsets Set Alarm Clock From the Handset Setup Menu Handset SetupLanguage Ringer Tone Handset Name VIP Melody Ringer Volume Changing a Stored VIP Melody Record Storing VIP Melody Key Tone Reviewing And Deleting Stored VIP Melody RecordSet Day/Time Area Code EqualizerTone/Pulse De-Registration Registration Select 2NO, if you do not want to de-register Global De-registration Telephone Operation Visual Indicators Making a Call Speakerphone OperationAnswering Calls Flash/Call Waiting Call TimerRinger Volume Shortcut Auto Standby Applicable only with additional handsets Last Number RedialExit Handset to Handset Paging Mute Receiver Volume ControlPaging All Handsets from a Handset Paging from the Base/Group Do Not Disturb D-N-D Intercom OperationMaking an Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call Advanced Intercom Features Transferring External Calls to Other Handsets Caller ID CID Receiving CID Records Call Waiting Caller IDStoring CID Records In CID Memory Dialing a CID Number Reviewing CID RecordsStoring CID Records in Internal Memory Deleting All CID Records Deleting a CID Record Answering System Operation Message Counter IndicatorLeaving a Message/Memo Erasing Messages Screening Calls from the BaseMessage Playback Memory Full To erase a message from the handset Remote AccessCordless Handset To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox When the answering system picks up Accessing the Answering System from Another LocationScreening Calls from the Handset Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Connecting the Belt ClipBelt Clip and Optional Headset Battery Safety Precautions Changing the Battery Charging Display Messages Paging or Incomplete Data Telephone Solutions Handset Sound SignalsAnswering System Display Messages Page Caller ID Solutions Answering System SolutionsBattery Solutions General Product Care Causes of Poor Reception Warranty Ontario 905 Manitoba 204 British Columbia 604 Quebec 514 Accessory Information28801 To order, call the nearest distributor for your area Index Recording the Outgoing Announcement Model