switel DFT 917 series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Answering Machine
Taking a call from the answering machine
It is possible to intercept a call even if the answering machine
has already begun to take it. So you can talk with the person
who called.
Press the Off Hook button.
Setting the answering machine
Menu
Press the
Menu
softkey.
/ Select
Answer Machine
and press
Select
.
/ Select
TAM Settings
and press
Select
.
/ Select one of the following options and press
Select
:
Answer Mode
Select the answering machine mode.
TAM Language
Select the language for the default outgoing message.
OGM Settings
-> Record/playback outgoing messages
Answer Delay
Use the up/down key to select the delay for answering the
call:
-
2 Rings
(2 … 9 rings): Call will be answered after x rings.
-
Time Saver
: If new messages are available, the answering
machine will answer after two rings. If no new messages
are available the call will be answered after six rings.
Therefore you can check remotely whether or not new mes-
sages are available without having to make a connection.
Recording Time
Use the up/down key to set the maximum length of the
recording time for incoming messages (60 s, 120 s, 180 s,
unlimited).
Base Screening
Switch the screening of incoming messages via the base sta-
tion loudspeaker
On
or
Off
. This feature allows you to listen
to the caller whilst they are recording their message. Then if
you want to intercept the call lift the handset and press the
Off Hook button. If you do not wish to be disturbed by calls