Press VOL8 or 9 to adjust the call screening volume level. If you do not want to listen to calls, repeatedly press VOL9 until & appears. ±

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After the system answers a call, it plays the outgoing message, beeps, then records the caller’s message. Each incoming message can be up to 1 or 4 minutes long, depending on how you set the recording time (see “Setting the Record Time” on Page 18). The maximum recording capacity is about 16 minutes (or 59 messages).

The system stops recording and resets to answer the next call when:

The caller hangs up.

The maximum message length is reached.

The system detects a busy signal or more than 7 seconds of silence.

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A memo is a message you can record for yourself or others. The system stores memos as incoming messages (see “Playing Messages” on Page 22).

Hold down MEMO until the system announces “Record memo message” and beeps. Speak your message. #ý# flashes. The system cannot record a memo less than two seconds long. The maximum length for recording a memo is ten minutes.

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The system lets you record both sides of a telephone conversation when you are talking with the handset. #

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Screening Calls

Even if you turn the volume to & for call screening, you can still hear incoming message playback and announcements.

Recording Incoming Messages

When the message memory is full, the caller hears “Hello, no one is available to take your call. Please call again.” The system cannot record additional messages until you delete some of the old messages (see “Deleting Messages” on Page 23).

Recording a Memo

When the TAD’s message memory is full, <Býappears and the system announces “No remaining time” when you try to operate it.

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Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. To determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines, be sure to check your local, state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation.

Answering System Operation

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