Answering Machine; Answer On/Off - VTech DS8121-2A User Manual

9.

ANSWERING MACHINE

The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can
be up to 3 minutes in length depending on the message length set. The total storage
capacity for the outgoing message, messages and memos is approximately 30
minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics.
Messages remain available for replay until you delete them.
9.1

Answer On/Off

If you turn the answering system on, it answers calls and records messages only on
the home line. If your paired mobile phone has voicemail, callers can leave messages
with that voicemail service.
If your answering system is turned off and you change any of its settings, the
answering system automatically turns on again and the handset displays
Calls will be answered.
When the answering system is turned on, the ANS ON light on the telephone base is
on and the handsets display ANS ON.
To turn the answering system on or off:
Press on the telephone base to turn the answering system on or off. When the
answering system is turned on, it announces, "Calls will be answered. When the
answering system is turned off, it announces, "Calls will not be answered.
OR
1. Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Press or
3. Press or
SELECT.
4. Press or
You hear a confirmation tone.
noteS
1. If there is no remaining recording time, the answering system announces "Calls
will not be answered." and cannot be turned on.
2. If the total remaining recording time is less than three minutes, the answering
system announces "Less than three minutes to record." and your screens display
TAM low.
3. If the answering system is off, you may press
on the answering system during an incoming call. The answering system answers
the call immediately if there is remaining time.
on the handset to highlight Answering sys, then press SELECT.
on the handset to highlight Answer ON/OFF, then press
on the handset to highlight On or Off, then press SET to save.
on the telephone base to turn
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