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Answering System Operation
Testing Stored Emergency Num-
bers
If you store an emergency service’s number
(police department, fire department, ambu-
lance) and you choose to test the stored
number, make the test call during the late
evening or early morning hours to avoid peak
demand periods. Also, remain on the line to
explain the reason for your call.
USING A HEADSET
You can talk with hands-free convenience
using an optional headset with a
3
/
32
-inch
(2.5-mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store
has a variety headsets.
To connect the headset, open the rubber
cover marked
on the side of the hand-
set, then insert the headset’s plug into the
jack.
Notes:
• Connecting a headset disconnects the
handset’s earpiece and microphone.
•
8
8
8
8
or
9
9
9
9
on the handset also controls
the connected headset’s volume.
• Pressing
MUTE
on the handset also
silences the headset’s microphone.
• If you place the handset on the base
while the headset is connected, be sure
the handset seats properly.
With a headset connected, you can make or
answer calls as usual using the keys on the
handset.
You can use a handset holder (available at
your local RadioShack store) to hang the
handset on your belt for greater conve-
nience.
When you finish using the headset, discon-
nect it and close the rubber cover to protect
the jack.
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Answering System Operation
SELECTING THE OUTGOING
MESSAGE
The answering system has two prerecorded
outgoing messages. One asks the caller to
leave a message: “Hello, no one is available
to take your call. Please leave a message af-
ter the tone.” The system uses this message
when
REC
TIME
is set to
1
or
4
(see “Setting
the Record Time” on Page 17).
The other message is an announcement and
does not let the caller leave a message: “Hel-
lo, no one is available to take your call.” The
system uses this message when
REC
TIME
is
set to
ANN
(announcement only).
You can also record your own message (see
“Recording/Deleting an Outgoing Message”
on Page 17). When you record your own out-
going message, the system uses it for all
REC
TIME
settings.
To switch between your outgoing message
and the answering system’s prerecorded
message, press
OGM
. When the current
message begins to play, press
OGM
again.
REC TIME
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