Answering System Operation; Screening Calls From The Base; Reviewing The Announcement; Ringer Select Switch - GE 25860 User Manual

Sample Outgoing Announcement
Hi, this is (use your name here), I can't answer the phone right now, so please leave your
name, number and a brief message after the tone, and I'll get back to you. Thanks.

Reviewing the Announcement

Press and release announce button to review your outgoing announcement.

Ringer Select Switch

Use the RINGER SELECT switch on the bottom of the base to set the
number of times you want the phone to ring before the answering system
answers the call.You may choose 3 rings, 5 rings, orTOLL SAVER (TS).
NOTE: If you select Toll Saver (TS) the unit answers after the 3rd ring if there
are NEW unread messages, OR the unit answers after the 5th ring if there are
NO new unread messages.

Answering System Operation

This section discusses the buttons and features on the answering system.

Messages Indicator

The messages indicator shows you how many new messages you have
received, and the indicator blinks when new messages are received. The
ans on/off button must be on in order for the messages indicator to work.
NOTE : The answering system displays "- -" when it is turned off.

Screening Calls from the Base

1. Wait for the caller to begin leaving a message (to determine who
is calling).
2. To speak to the caller, pick up the handset, and press the
talk/callback button.
The answering system automatically stops recording when you activate the
handset or pick up an extension phone.
TIP: Make sure the volume on the base is set loud enough to hear your
incoming calls.
Note: The maximum recording time of an incoming message is about 3
minutes per each and the total allowable recording time is about 11minutes.
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