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TeleSMART Messaging Features
Introduction to TeleSMART Messaging Features
TeleSMART is an option available with iCenter, which provides you and your family
with the conveniences of a full-featured digital answering machine. In addition to
all the features of a digital answering system, TeleSMART offers much more,
including caller ID (if service is available), multiple mailboxes, a memo feature, and
a unique Privacy feature that enables you to divert ALL calls to the TeleSMART
mailbox for a duration you select – such as during mealtime, baby’s nap time, etc.
S
ystem Basics
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Mailboxes -
The system has up to four mailboxes for storing messages and
memos, and users can be assigned access to any combination of mailboxes. This
lets each user listen to his/her own messages without having to listen to
messages intended for the other users
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Greetings -
When TeleSMART answers a call a recorded greeting instructs the
caller to leave a message. If multiple mailboxes are in use, the message can
instruct the caller to press a key (1-4) corresponding to the desired user’s
mailbox, and then leave a message. The system then announces the greeting for
that user and automatically stores the caller's message in that mailbox.
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User Codes -
TeleSMART supports up to five users. Each user needs a 4-digit
user code. (In addition to the five user codes, the system has one Master Code
and one Installer Code.)
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S
ecurity
S
ystem -
In addition to iCenter, special TeleSMART touchpads may
be used in your system – these provide a two-line LCD display, standard control
keys, plus a speaker/microphone to record and retrieve voice messages. The
system can also be set so that a user's messages are automatically played
whenever that user disarms the security system from a TeleSMART touchpad.
Playback Upon Disarm
Depending on how iCenter and TeleSMART are set up, messages can be played back
when the system is disarmed. If multiple users and mailboxes are set up, the
messages for a user can be played back when that user disarms the system
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Messages and Memos
Like any digital answering system, TeleSMART records incoming telephone
messages. TeleSMART also enables users to record “Memos” for themselves or for
other users. For example, you may record a memo for your child – then when your
child returns from school and disarms the system, your memo is played back ahead
of any telephone messages.
Privacy Feature
The Privacy feature turns off all telephone ringers and lets TeleSMART answer
your calls. This can be useful if you do not wish to be disturbed at certain times.