RCA 25205 Answering Machine User Manual


 
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Receiving Calls Simultaneously
When the phone rings on both lines simultaneously, the line indicators flash rapidly.
1. Press the corresponding line button. This will automatically enable the speakerphone
(you may now lift the handset or press the HEADSET button if another mode is
desired).
2. When finished; hand up the handset, or press the SPEAKER or HEADSET button
depending on the mode you are using.
Switching Between the Speakerphone, Handset, and Headset
To switch to the speakerphone, press SPEAKER. The speakerphone indicator turns on.
To switch to the handset, pick up the handset. The speakerphone or headset turns off.
To switch to the headset, press HEADSET. The headset indicator turns on. Place the
handset in the cradle.
Pre-Dialing Telephone Numbers
Pre-dialing lets you enter, check, and edit a telephone number before engaging the line.
There are several ways to pre-dial a telephone number:
• Manually enter the telephone number, or
• Press one of the 16 One Touch dial buttons, or
• Press DIR, followed by the 5 or 6 button to search the phone book memory.
• Press CID, followed by the 5 or 6 button to scroll the CID memory,
Then -
1. Press the DIAL button. The phone automatically selects a line and turns on the
speakerphone.
2. Dial the number showing in the display.
Call Timer
During a phone conversation, a built-in call timer displays the length of the call in
minutes and seconds. When the call is finished, total time shows in the display for about
10 seconds. A call is timed even while it is on hold.
Telephone Operation