Answering system
The answering system can answer and record
calls for you when you are unavailable to answer
the phone.
You can also set the unit to play a greeting
message but not to record caller messages by
selecting “Greeting only” as the recording
time setting (page 35).
Important:
ROnly 1 person can access the answering
system (listen to messages, record a greeting
message, etc.) at a time.
RWhen callers leave messages, the unit records
the day and time of each message. Make sure
the date and time have been set correctly
(page 12).

Memory capacity (including your

greeting message)

The total recording capacity is about 18 minutes. A
maximum of 64 messages can be recorded.
Note:
RWhen message memory becomes full:
–“Messages full” is shown on the base
unit and handset display.
– The ANSWER ON/OFF indicator on the base
unit flashes rapidly if the answering system is
turned on.
– If you use the pre-recorded greeting
message, the unit automatically switches to
another pre-recorded greeting message
asking callers to call again later.
– If you recorded your own greeting message,
the same message is still announced to
callers even though their messages are not
recorded.
Turning the answeringsystem on/off
Base unit
Press MANSWER ON/OFFN to turn on/off the
answering system.
Handset
1To turn on:
MMENUN#327
To turn off:
MMENUN#328
2MOFFN
Note for base unit and handset:
RWhen the answering system is turned on, the
ANSWER ON/OFF indicator on the base unit
lights up.

Call screening

Base unit / Handset
While a caller is leaving a message, you can listen
to the call through the unit’s speaker.
To adjust the speaker volume:
Base unit: Press MDN or MCN repeatedly.
Handset: Press MjN or MkN repeatedly.
You can answer the call by lifting the corded
handset form the base unit or pressing MN on
the handset.
Call screening can be set for each unit. The
default setting is “On”.
1MMENUN#310
2MbN: Select the desired setting. a MSAVEN
3Proceed with the operation for your unit.
Base unit: MEXITN
Handset: MOFFN
Greeting message
When the unit answers a call, a greeting message
is played to callers.
You can use either:
– your own greeting message
– a pre-recorded greeting message

Recording your greeting message

Handset
1MMENUN#302
2MbN: “Yes” a MSELECTN
3After a beep sounds, hold the handset about
20 cm (8 inches) away and speak clearly into
the microphone (2 minutes max.).
4Press MSTOPN to stop recording.
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