8. Answering Machine
Note:
LThe greeting message is not erased.
To call back (Caller ID service users only)
If caller information was received for the call, you can call the caller back while listening to a message.
1.Press {j/OK} during playback.
2.Select “Call Back”, then press {>}.
Note:
LTo edit the number before calling back, select “Edit and Call”, press {>}, edit the number, then press {C} or {s}.
8.3.3 Recording a voice memo
You can leave a private message for yourself or someone else. This memo can be played back later, either directly or remotely.
1Press {j/OK}.
2Select “Answer System”, then press {>}.
3Select “Record”, then press {>}.
4Select “Record Memo”, then press {>}. L Hold the cordless handset about 20 cm
away and speak clearly into the microphone.
5Press {j/OK} to stop recording.
6Press {ih}.
Note:
LVoice memos are treated as new messages.
8.3.4 Using direct commands
You can operate the answering system by pressing dial keys, rather than navigating through the menus. To use the following commands, press {j/OK}, select “Answer System”, then press {>}.
Key | Direct commands |
{1} | Repeat message (during |
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{2} | Skip message (during playback) |
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{3} | Enter the “Settings” menu |
{4} | Play new messages |
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{5} | Play all messages |
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{6} | Play greeting message |
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{7}{4} | Record memo message |
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{7}{6} | Record greeting message |
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Key | Direct commands |
{8} | Turn answering system on |
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{9} | Stop (recording, playback) |
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{0} | Turn answering system off |
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{*}{4} | Erase this message (during |
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{*}{5} | Erase all messages |
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{*}{6} | Erase greeting message |
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*1 If pressed within the first 5 seconds of a message, the previous message will be played.
8.3.5Programming for answering machine
Turning remote operation on/off
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1.Press {j/OK}.
2.Select “Answer System”, then press {>}.
3.Select “Settings”, then press {>}.
4.Select “Remote Code”, then press {>}.
5.To turn on remote operation, enter a
L To turn off remote operation, press {*}.
6.Press {j/OK}.
7.Press {ih}.
Note:
LYou can also program this feature with the base unit (feature #11 on page 62).
Changing the ring setting in TAM/FAX mode
You can change the number of times the phone rings before the unit answers calls. You can select 2 to 7 rings, or “Auto”.
“Auto”: The unit answers after 2 rings when new messages have been recorded, and after 5 rings when there are no new messages. If you call your unit from outside to listen to new messages (page 59), you will know that there are no messages when the phone rings for the 3rd time. You can then hang up without being charged for the call.
1.Press {j/OK}.
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