Using the Answering System
Screening Calls
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• While the system is taking the message, simply | • While the systems is recording the message, press | |||
listen to the caller over the base speaker. (You | [ /mute]. If another handset is screening a call, you will | |||
need to activate the base call screen feature in | hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the call. | |||
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• To mute the call screen and allow the caller to | • To mute the call screen and allow the caller to continue | |||
continue leaving the message, press [ | ]. | leaving the message, press [ |
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Turning Off the Message Alert Tone
When all new messages are played back, the message alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the tone, press any key on the base.
Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home
When you are away from home, you can operate your answering system with any
Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)
To operate your answering system when you are away from home, you will need to enter a
1.Press [Select/menu].
2.Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the SECURITY CODE submenu.
3.Use the number keypad ([0] through [9]) to enter a
4.Press [Select/menu]. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Dialing in to your answering system
Note: If you enter an incorrect security code/PIN three times, you will hear a beep and the answering system will return to standby.
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