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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:
L Only 1 person can access the answering
system (listen to messages, record a
greeting message, etc.) at a time.
L When callers leave messages, the unit
records the day and time of each
message. Make sure the date and time
have been set (page 11).
L The 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:
L If 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).
L Messages 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.
L When the answering system is turned on,
the answer on indicator lights.
L When the answering system is turned off,
the answer on indicator turns off and the
unit automatically plays new messages, if
any.
Using the handset
1
Press {j/OK}.
2 Select “Answer System”, then press
{>}.
3 Select “Answer On” or “Answer Off”,
then press {>}.
4 Press {ih}.
Note:
L When 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
1 Press and hold {d} for about 1 second.