Answering System Features
Answering system
This unit contains an answering system which can answer and record calls for you when you are unavailable to answer the phone. You can also record your own voice memos (page 41) and phone conversations (page 15).
Important:
LOnly 1 person can access the answering system (listen to messages, record a greeting message, etc.) at a time.
LWhen callers leave messages, the unit records the day and time of each message. Make sure the date and time have been set (page 11).
LThe unit’s answering system will not answer incoming calls on your FaxAbility number.
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including your greeting message, caller messages, voice memos, audible call announcements, and recorded conversations) is about 15 minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can be recorded.
Note:
LIf message memory becomes full:
–“Answer Sys. Full” is shown on the handset display
–the answer on indicator on the base unit flashes rapidly
–the total number of recorded messages flashes on the base unit display
Erase unnecessary messages (page 40).
LMessages are retained even if a power failure occurs.
Turning the answering system on/off
Using the base unit
Press {Answer on} to turn on/off the answering system.
LWhen the answering system is turned on, the answer on indicator lights.
LWhen the answering system is turned off, the answer on indicator turns off and the unit automatically plays new messages, if any.
Using the handset
1Press {j/OK}.
2Select “Answer System”, then press {>}.
3Select “Answer On” or “Answer Off”, then press {>}.
4Press {ih}.
Note:
LWhen the answering system is turned on, u is displayed.
Greeting message
When the unit answers a call, callers are greeted by a greeting message. You can record your own greeting message or use a prerecorded greeting message.
Recording a greeting message
You can record your own greeting message (2 minutes and 30 seconds max.).
Using the base unit
1Press and hold {d} for about 1 second.
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