The Answering Machine
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The Answering Machine
When first switched on, your answering machine is ready to be used. Your answering machine is set
to answer and record mode. The answering machine gives you clear visual messages on its display.
You can also record memos and access the answering machine remotely.
SWITCHING THE ANSWERING MACHINE ON/OFF
1. Press during standby.
Once switched on, your answering machine will answer incoming calls after a certain number of rings
depending on the ring delay setting, see Setting ring delay on page 25.
OUTGOING MESSAGES (OGM)
OGM is the message your caller hears when the answering machine picks up the call. Your answering
machine comes with two pre-recorded OGM: Answer and Record mode, and Answer Only mode. It is
always set to answer and record mode.

Setting the default OGM

These are the pre-recorded OGM.
Answer and record
This allows the caller to leave a message for you. You can also record your own OGM for
answer and record mode. “Hello, your call cannot be taken at the moment, so please
leave your message after the tone.”
Answer only
This does not allow the caller to leave a message for you. Your answering machin e
switches to answer only mode if its memory is full. “Hello, we’re sorry your call cannot
be taken at the moment, and you cannot leave a message, so please call later.”

Recording an OGM

The maximum length of the OGM is 40 seconds. After recording, your new OGM will replace the old one.
1. Press for 2 seconds.
2. Start recording after the beep.
3. Press to stop recording or recording will stop after 40 seconds. The recorded OGM
will play back automatically for review.

Listening to the current OGM

1. Press .
2. Press to stop OGM playback or it will stop when the OGM is finished.

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If you want to restore the pre-recorded OGM, simply delete your current
OGM.
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For better audio quality, speak into the microphone of the base unit when
recording.