Answering Machine Emulation - Vodavi STARPLUS Triad-S Manual

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Chapter 2 - Features and Operation

Answering Machine Emulation

Description
When a call is sent to a voice mailbox, the station associated with that can press a
preprogrammed button to listen to the caller leaving the voice mail message. If the mailbox
owner decides to speak with the caller, the owner can press the preprogrammed button to
be connected to the caller.
Two methods of notification are available, Ring Mode or Speaker Mode. The preprogrammed
button type (654+0=Ring Mode, 654+1=Spkr Mode) defines the operation mode.
EXAMPLE -- Station A user places their phone in the answering machine mode by pressing
the flexible button programmed on the telephone. The button light is solid red. Whatever
button type is assigned on the telephone defines the operation mode of the feature.
When an incoming CO call rings at a station and forwards (except busy type) to the station's
voice mailbox:
In RING MODE, the preprogrammed answering machine flexible button flashes at
480 ipm red while the caller is in the owner's mailbox. The mailbox owner presses the
preprogrammed flashing button and the audio is broadcast over the speaker of the
keyset. The mute key is enabled on the keyset at this point. The LED light is solid green.
In SPKR MODE, the voice mail message is broadcast over the speaker. The mute key is
enabled on the keyset and the LED light is solid red.
Display Messages
When a call is ringing the station in ring mode, this message displays:
When a station is monitoring the caller in VM, this message displays:
Operation
To set the Operation Mode:
1. Press [SPEED] + [SPEED].
2. Press the desired flexible button for programming.
3. Dial [654] + [0] to select the ring mode or dial [654] + [1] to select the speaker mode.
A confirmation tone sounds.
S CR E E N IN G R I N G
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S CR E E N IN G
M M M D D Y Y
Answering Machine Emulation only operates on Station Forwarding.
Answering Machine Emulation
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