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Basic operation
Answering system operation
When the message alert function is turned on, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds, and
PLAY/STOP /
and the number of messages in the oval message window ash when there are
new messages.
If PLAY/STOP /
and the number in the message window are on steadily, there are no new messages.
Announcement only mode
In announcement only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages. When
announcement only is turned on, calls are answered with the pre-recorded announcement “We’re
sorry. Messages to this number cannot be accepted” or you may record your own message.
Turn announcement only mode on or off
• Press SETUP four times, the system will announce “Announcement only. Record no messages. To change
the setting, press CHANGE.”
• Press
CHANGE until you hear the option you want (on or off).
• Press
PLAY/STOP /
to save your selection and exit.
Record the announcement only message
1. Press SETUP four times, the system will announce “Announcement only.
Record no messages. To change the setting, press CHANGE.”
2. Press
CHANGE until you hear the option on.
3. Press
SETUP three times, the system will announce “Announcement.
Press PLAY or press RECORD. To continue, press SETUP.”
4. Press
REC/MEMO. The system will announce, “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are
done.” Speak toward the MIC to record an announcement for up to 90 seconds.
5. The elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in the message window while you are recording.
6. Press PLAY/STOP /
when you have nished recording. The system will play back your recorded
message before saving it.