Siemens Gigaset 2420 System User Manual page 45

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DELETE- Deletes the current message and proceeds to the next message.
Deleting Messages
There are several methods for deleting messages. You can delete all old messages, all messages, or a specific message.
Access the Answering System menu and select Process Messages. Select the Delete Messages option from the menu and then
select which message to delete.
Note: You can also delete a message during message playback by pressing the DELETE key.
Basic Settings
Toe Basic Settings menu is used to customize the Answering System. To select this menu:
1. Access the Answering System menu.
2 Select Basic Settings.
From the Basic Settings menu, the following options are available:
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Answer Device On - The Answering System or "Device' can be configured Qn to answer external calls or Qff to not
answer. The default setting is Qn.
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Max Message Length - The Answering System can be configured for a maximum length of incoming messages of 30, 60,
120, or unlimited seconds. The total memory time available is approximately 25 minutes. The default setting is 60 seconds.
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Number of Rings - The Answering System can be
configured to answer an incoming call after 1, 2, 4, or 6
rings. It can also be configured for Auto (toll saver)
mode. In this mode, the device will answer after 2 rings new messages exist otherwise the device will answer
after 4 rings. A check mark in front of an option indicates the selected state. The default setting is 4 rings.
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Call Screening On - The Answering System can be configured to operate with call screening. Call screening allows the
incoming message to be monitored during recording at the desk station over the loud speaker. Even if this feature is
configured, it will only function if
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Time Stamp On - When a message is played, the time stamp will be spoken if this option is turned on. Turning time stamp
off does not remove the time stamp information from the message or the display, only the audio indication. The default
setting is Qn.
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Bar Blocked Call ID - The Answering System can be configured to present a special, user-recorded answer only
announcement to any incoming caller who intentionally blocks their Caller ID information. This barring feature can only be
activated if the Blocked Call ID Announcement has been recorded. If this special announcement is subsequently deleted,
the Blocked Call ID Barring feature will be deactivated. The default setting is Qff.
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Memory Status - This menu function displays the remaining time available for recording messages. The Answering System
has approximately 25 minutes of total message recording time.
Recording a Conversation
The Call Recording feature allows you to record a conversation while connected to an external line at the desk station.
To record a conversation.
1. Press the MENU key while connected to an external line.
the desk station is not currently in use. The default
setting is Qn.