Answering System
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Answering system
The answering system can answer and
record calls for you when you are
unavailable to answer the phone.
You can also set the unit to play a
greeting message but not to record
caller messages. Select
“
Greeting
only
”
as the recording time setting
(page 36).
Important:
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Only 1 person can access the
answering system (listen to
messages, record a greeting
message, etc.) at a time.
(KX-TG4392)
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When callers leave messages, the
unit records the day and time of each
message. Make sure the date and
time have been correctly set (page
15).
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The unit’s answering system will not
answer incoming calls on your
FaxAbility number.
Memory capacity
The total recording capacity (including
your greeting message) is about 15
minutes. A maximum of 64 messages
can be recorded.
Note:
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If message memory becomes full, the
ANSWER ON indicator on the base
unit flashes rapidly.
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When the message memory becomes
full:
– If you use the pre-recorded greeting
message, the unit automatically
switches to another pre-recorded
greeting message asking callers to
call again later.
– If you recorded your own greeting
message, the same message is still
announced to callers even though
their messages are not recorded.
Turning the answering
system on/off
Press
{
ANSWER ON
}
to turn on/off the
answering system.
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When the answering system is turned
on, the ANSWER ON indicator lights
up.
Call screening
While a caller is leaving a message, you
can listen to the call through the base
unit’s speaker. To adjust the speaker
volume, press
{^}
or
{V}
repeatedly.
You can answer the call by pressing
{C}
on the handset.
Turning off the call screening feature
When the base unit is not in use, press
{
GREETING CHECK
}
, then press and
hold
{V}
until the base unit beeps.
OR
While screening a call, press and hold
{V}
until the sound goes off.
Note:
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If you adjust the speaker volume while
listening to messages or talking on the
intercom, the speaker volume for call
screening is turned on again.
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 pre-recorded greeting message.
Available for:
KX-TG4391/KX-TG4392
