Preparing the Answering System26Recording ModeTwo recording modes are available. The factory preset is “Standard recording(16 min)”, which provides more recording time (16 min) and standard sound quality.“Enhanced recording (8 min)” provides less recording time (8 min) but clearersound quality.Message AlertYou can select whether or not the Ringer/Message Alert indicator on the handset willflash slowly when new messages have been recorded (p. 59). The factory preset is OFF.• The Ringer/Message Alert indicator will not flash for new messages while thehandset is in use.• The Ringer/Message Alert indicator acts as a ringer indicator and as a messagealert indicator. This indicator will flash rapidly when a call is received whether thisfeature is on or off.• Battery operating time may be shortened when using this feature (p. 13).1 Press [MENU].2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press thesoft key ( ).3 Press the soft key ( ) at “Set answering”.4 Scroll to “Recording mode” by pressing[d] or [B], then press the soft key ( ).5 Select the recording mode by pressing [d] or[B].• You can also select the recording mode bypressing [1] (Standard) or [2] (Enhanced).6 Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF].1 Press [MENU].2 Scroll to “Initial setting” by pressing [d] or [B], then press thesoft key ( ).3 Scroll to “Message alert” by pressing [d]or [B], then press the soft key ( ).4 Select “On” or “Off” by pressing [d] or [B].5 Press the soft key ( ), then press [OFF].HandsetSELECTSELECTSELECT Recording modeRecording mode:Standardrecording 16minSAVEHandsetSELECTSELECT Message alertMessage alert:OffSAVE