Answering system forlandlineThe answering system can answer and recordcalls for you when you are unavailable toanswer the phone.You can also set the unit to play a greetingmessage but not to record caller messages byselecting “Greeting only” as the recordingtime setting (page 65).Important:R Only 1 person can access the answeringsystem (listen to messages, record agreeting message, etc.) at a time.R When callers leave messages, the unitrecords the day and time of each message.Make sure the date and time have been setcorrectly (page 17).R When the cellular line only mode is set(page 20), the answering system cannot beused and any messages are not received.Memory capacity (including yourgreeting message)The total recording capacity is about 16minutes. A maximum of 64 messages can berecorded.Note:R When message memory becomes full:– “Messages full” is shown on thehandset and base unit display.– The ANSWER ON/OFF indicator on thebase unit flashes rapidly if the answeringsystem is turned on.– If you use the pre-recorded greetingmessage, the unit automatically switchesto another pre-recorded greetingmessage asking callers to call againlater.– If you recorded your own greetingmessage, the same message is stillannounced to callers even though theirmessages are not recorded.Turning the answeringsystem on/offBase unitPress MANSWER ON/OFFN to turn on/off theanswering system.Handset1 To turn on:MMENUN#327To turn off:MMENUN#3282 MOFFNNote for base unit and handset:R When the answering system is turned on,the ANSWER ON/OFF indicator on thebase unit lights up.Call screeningHandset / Base unitWhile a caller is leaving a message, you canlisten to the call through the unit’s speaker.To adjust the speaker volume, press MDN orMCN repeatedly.You can answer the call by pressing M N onthe handset or MZN on the base unit.Call screening can be set for each unit. Thedefault setting is “On”.1 MMENUN#3102 MbN: Select the desired setting. aMSAVEN3 Proceed with the operation for your unit.Handset: MOFFNBase unit: MEXITNGreeting messageWhen the unit answers a call, a greetingmessage is played to callers.You can use either:– your own greeting message– a pre-recorded greeting message59Answering System for LandlineTG78xxC(en)_1221_ver013.pdf 59 2012/12/21 11:21:32