Speaker Volume, Recording the Outgoing Announcement | GE 8041, 8011

NOTE: You must set the day manually. You may choose to set the time manually as well, although the time is automatically transmitted by your local phone company as part of Caller ID service. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the current time is set automatically when you receive your first CID record.

Speaker Volume

Use the VOLUME (5 or 6) buttons to adjust speaker volume on the base to a comfortable level. L1 is the minimum speaker volume and L8 is the maximum.

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 2 outgoing announcements 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 1 or ANNOUNCE 2 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 1 or 2 button and release it when you hear the beep. Or, press the DELETE button while the announcement is playing.

Sample Outgoing Announcement

1) Sample Single Mailbox 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.

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GE 8011, 28041xx4 manual Speaker Volume, Recording the Outgoing Announcement, Sample Single Mailbox Outgoing Announcement

Contents

Model Equipment Approval Information Notification to the Local Telephone Company Licensing Interference InformationHearing Aid Compatibility HAC FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Table of Contents Handset Sound Signals Troubleshooting Guide Before You Begin Parts Checklist for modelIntroduction Make sure your package includes the items shown here Telephone Jack Requirements InstallationCompany to find out how to get one installed Digital Security System Important Installation Guidelines Handset Layout Menu Base Layout Review Battery Pack Black wire Installing the PhoneInstalling the Handset Battery Base Station Wall Mounting Voice Time/Day Stamp and Real Time Clock Answering System SetupSetting the Voice Prompt Language Sample Single Mailbox Outgoing Announcement Speaker VolumeRecording the Outgoing Announcement Reviewing and Choosing the Announcement Audible Quick Setup GuideProgramming the Telephone Phone Setting Language Is no Area CodeRegistration Number. You will hear a confirmation tone Handset Name Deregistration Select NO, if you do not want to deregister Default is YESGlobal De-Registration No YES CONFIRM? shows on the display Wallpaper Display SettingDefault Setting Color Scheme Set Contrast Ringer Tone Ringer VolumeFrom the Sound Setting menu Key Tone Answering System Operation Message Counter Screening Calls from the Base Mailbox IndicatorLeaving a Message Memory Full Erasing Messages To erase a message using the handsetMessages Playback To erase a message while it is playing Leaving a Memo Answering System Remote AccessRemote Access from Cordless Handset Remote Access Security Code Ring to Answer Remote feature lets you perform the following functions Remote Access from Another LocationWhen the answering system picks up New Message Alert Telephone Operation CHARGE/IN USE Indicator on the BaseVisual Ring Indicator on the Handset Standby Screen Making a Call VolumeCall Timer Answering a Call Paging from the Base/Group Last Number RedialExit Handset to Handset Paging Ringer Volume ShortcutMute Room Monitor To cancel, press the do not Disturb button againDo Not Disturb DND Intercom Operation Handset to Handset Intercom Call Receiving an Intercom Call Advanced Intercom FeaturesUsing Intercom with External Telephone Calls Receiving an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call Transferring Calls to Other Handsets Call TransferThree-way Conferencing One touch three-way conferencing by another handset Caller ID CID Call Waiting Caller ID Storing CID Records In CID Memory CID Error CodesReceiving CID Records Reviewing CID Records Ten digits Storing CID Records into Phone BookEleven digits Seven digits Deleting a CID Record Deleting All CID Records Phone Book Adding Phone Book Entries Storing the Last Number Dialed Use the 6 or 5 button to scroll to your desired picture Make sure your phone is OFF not in talk mode Reviewing Phone Book Records Deleting a Phone Book Record Dial a phone book record while in talk modeEditing a Phone Book Record Dialing a Phone Book Record Chain Dialing from Phone Book One-Time Software InstallationPicture Download Download Your Own Image Choosing the Downloaded Image as Wallpaper Refer to Section Telephone Setup/Display Setting/ WallpaperImage Downloading Image Editing Recording Ringer Tones Record Your Own Ringer Tones Press the Select button to enter Record with Included Audio Cable or an Optional HeadsetUse the 6 or 5 button to scroll to the Audiocable or To replay the recorded ringer tone Choosing the Recorded Sound Clip as Ringer Tone Refer to Section Telephone Setup/Sound Setting/Ringer ToneRecord with the Handset Microphone Assigning the Recorded Sound Clip to Phone Book Record Connecting an Optional Headset to the Handset Changing the BatteryConnecting the Belt Clip Belt Clip and Optional Headset Battery Safety Precautions Display Messages Memory locations Indicates the battery needs to be chargedIndicates the handset is in speakerphone mode Handset Telephone Solutions Handset Sound SignalsTroubleshooting Guide Answering System Display MessagesPage Caller ID Solutions Handset displays Handset Needs Registration General Product Care Battery SolutionsCauses of Poor Reception Service Accessory Information Index 49 W Limited Warranty For how long after your purchase If you purchased your product outside the USA Model