Answerer Operation; Call Answering - GE 29897 User Manual

Flash
Press the FLASH button instead of using the hook switch to activate customer calling
services such as call waiting or call transfer, which are provided by your local phone
company.
Redial
Redial the last number you called by pressing the REDIAL button after you get a dial
tone.
NOTE: The Redial feature holds in memory the last phone number
you dialed (as many as 63 digits). If you pressed any numbers after
dialing the phone number, (for example, when accessing a voice-
menu system) those numbers also are redialed.
IMPORTANT: In the event of a power outage, your phone will still
be able to make and receive calls, however, the speakerphone and
answerer will not be operational.
Mute
1. Press the MUTE button to mute a call, the MUTE indicator will light up. You will still
be able to hear the calling party but they will not be able to hear you speaking.
2. Press the MUTE button again to unmute the call.

Answerer Operation

Call Answering

When a call comes in, the unit will ring the number of times set, play the greeting, and
record the incoming call.
You can:
• Answer the call before the unit answers.
• Pick up the phone during the greeting.
• Listen to the incoming message (Call screening).
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