Screening Calls from the Base | GE 0005467, 25983xx3, 25983xx2

Screening Calls from the Base

You can screen incoming calls by waiting for the caller to leave a message (to hear who it is), then pick up the handset, or press TALK/CALL BACK on cordless handset or the speaker/call back button on the base to talk to the caller. The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the handset or pick up an extension phone.

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

Screening Calls from the Handset

Use the handset to screen calls even when you can’t hear the answering system.

When the answering system picks up:

1.Press the flash/call waiting/answerer button on the cordless handset to access the answering system.

2.Listen as the caller leaves a message.

3.Press the TALK/CALL BACK button to speak to the caller, or press the flash/call waiting/answerer button to stop screening the call.

Message Playback from Base Unit

The mailbox button/indicators (play/stop 1, 2, or 3) will flash to let you know when you have message(s) or new message(s). To play the messages, press the corresponding play/stop 1, 2 or 3 button.

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

•Press the corresponding play/stop 1, 2 or 3 button to stop the message playback.

•Press and release the caller id 9button to restart the current message.

•Press and release the caller id 9 button twice to go to the previous message.

•Press and release the caller id : button to go to the next message.

•Press the delete button to erase the current message.

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GE 0005467, 25983xx3 Screening Calls from the Base, Screening Calls from the Handset, Message Playback from Base Unit

Contents

Model Notification to the Local Telephone Company Equipment Approval Information Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Interference InformationLicensing FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Table of Contents Changing the Battery Introduction Before You Begin Parts Checklist for 25983xx2 modelTelephone Jack Requirements Important Installation Guidelines InstallationDigital Security System Base Layout microphone Handset and Charge Cradle Layout Installing the Handset Battery Installing the Phone Connecting the AC Electrical Power Installing the PhoneConnecting the Telephone Line Connecting the Corded Handset Answering System Set UpVoice Instructions Attaching the Pedestal Bracket Recording the Outgoing Announcement Answering System OperationReviewing Announcement Leaving a Message Screening Calls from the Base When the answering system picks upScreening Calls from the Handset Message Playback from Base Unit Leaving a Memo Erasing MessagesTo erase a message while it is playing To erase all previously played Messages in a mailbox Language Telephone Set Up Display Contrast Handset NameRings to Answer Base Ringer Level Security Code Ringer Tone Handset Ringer ON/OFFVIP Ring Tone Local Area Code Setting Day/Time Transfer ON/OFF Tone/Pulse DialingRegistration Link Cordless Handset Basic Operation Default SettingAnswering a Call Making a Call Call TimerManual Channel Selection Auto Standby Do Not Disturb Handset Ringer on/off ShortcutFlash Last Number Redial Call TransferTransferring Call from Base to Cordless Handset Paging the Cordless Handset HoldPress TALK/CALL Back button Vmwi Indicator on Handset VolumeMute Answering System Receiving a Call with Speakerphone Base Unit Speakerphone OperationMaking a Call with Speakerphone Memory Switching Between Speakerphone and HandsetStoring a Name and Number in Memory Inserting a Pause in the Dialing Sequence Storing a Redial Number Dialing a Stored Number Reviewing, Changing or Deleting Stored Names/Numbers Handset Chain Dialing from MemoryBase Call Waiting Caller ID Caller ID CIDReceiving CID Records Reviewing Call Records Storing CID Records In CID Memory Dialing a Caller ID Number Storing CID Records in Internal Memory Deleting All Caller ID Records Deleting the Current Caller ID Record Caller ID Errors Remote AccessUsing the Handset Answering System Indicator Changing the Security Code Accessing the Answering System from Another Location Battery Safety Precautions Changing the Battery Display Messages Handset Sound Signals Telephone Solutions Troubleshooting Guide Battery Solutions Caller ID Solutions General Product Care Causes of Poor Reception Thomson Inc Manager, Consumer Relations Box Indianapolis, Warranty Assistance For how long after your purchase Limited Warranty If you purchased your product outside the USA Description Model no Accessory Information Index Names/Numbers Ringer Tone Rings to Answer Thomson Inc