Radio Shack 43-330, 43-329 User Manual
Answering System • Caller ID
Cordless Phone
User’s Guide
43-329, 43-330
43-330 only
43-329 and 43-330
Thank you for purchasing your new cordless phone from RadioShack. Please
read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new phone.
Contents
Package Contents .........................................................................................................4
Features ..........................................................................................................................4
Telephone Setup .............................................................................5
Contents
Telephone Base and Charger Installation ....................................................................5
Battery Installation and Charging .................................................................................6
Installation Options ........................................................................................................7
Wall Mount Installation .................................................................................................8
Telephone Base Layout .................................................................................................9
Handset Layout ............................................................................................................10
Ringer Volume (Handset) .............................................................................................12
Ringer Tone ...................................................................................................................12
Key Tone .......................................................................................................................12
LCD Language ..............................................................................................................13
Set Date and Time .......................................................................................................13
Clear Voicemail .............................................................................................................13
Home Area Code .........................................................................................................14
Answering System Set Up .............................................................15
Number of Rings ..........................................................................................................15
Remote Code ..............................................................................................................15
Message Alert Tone .....................................................................................................15
Announcement .............................................................................................................16
Record Your Own Announcement .............................................................................16
Play Your Announcement ...........................................................................................16
Delete Your Announcement ........................................................................................17
Telephone Operation ....................................................................18
Make a Call ..................................................................................................................18
Make a Predialed Call ..................................................................................................18
Answer a Call ................................................................................................................18
End a call .......................................................................................................................18
Speakerphone ..............................................................................................................18
Volume ..........................................................................................................................18
Mute ..............................................................................................................................19
Ringer Mute ..................................................................................................................19
Call Waiting ..................................................................................................................19
Find Handset ................................................................................................................19
Chain Dialing ................................................................................................................20
Multiple Handset Use ..................................................................................................21
Intercom ........................................................................................................................21
Answer an Incoming Call During an Intercom Call ...................................................22
Share an Outside Call ..................................................................................................22
Directory ........................................................................................24
Store a Directory Entry .................................................................................................24
Character Chart ............................................................................................................25
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Contents
Search the Directory ....................................................................................................26
Alphabetical Search .....................................................................................................26
Dial a Directory Entry ...................................................................................................26
Edit a Directory Entry ...................................................................................................26
Delete from the Directory............................................................................................27
Call Log .........................................................................................28
About Caller ID .............................................................................................................28
About the Call Log .......................................................................................................28
Missed Calls Indicator .................................................................................................29
Review the Call Log ....................................................................................................29
Make a Call Log Entry Ready to Dial ..........................................................................30
Dial a Call Log Entry ....................................................................................................30
Save a Call Log Entry to the Directory .......................................................................30
Delete from the Call Log .............................................................................................31
Call Log Display Screen Messages .............................................................................32
Redial List ......................................................................................................................32
Dial a Redial Entry ........................................................................................................32
Delete from Redial .......................................................................................................32
Answering System Operation .......................................................33
About the Answering System and Voicemail .............................................................33
Message Capacity ........................................................................................................33
Turn the Answering System On or Off ........................................................................33
Call Screening...............................................................................................................34
Call Intercept ................................................................................................................34
Telephone Base Ringer Volume ..................................................................................34
New Message Indication .............................................................................................34
Message Playback ........................................................................................................34
Delete All Messages ....................................................................................................36
Record and Play Memos ..............................................................................................36
Record a Memo ............................................................................................................36
Message Window Displays..........................................................................................37
Remote Access .............................................................................................................37
Additional Information ..................................................................38
Battery ...........................................................................................................................38
Expand Your Telephone System .................................................................................39
Add and Register a Handset (Optional) .....................................................................39
Replace a Handset .......................................................................................................40
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................41
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................47
Operating Range..........................................................................................................49
Maintenance .................................................................................................................49
About Cordless Telephones ........................................................................................50
Specifications ................................................................................................................51
FCC Information ...........................................................................................................52
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................54
Package Contents
Contents
Telephone base
Handset
43-329 qty. 1
43-330 qty. 2
Base AC
adapter
Handset battery
43-329 qty. 1
43-330 qty. 2
Telephone
line cord
Handset
charger
43-330 only
Wall bracket
Features
DECT 6.0 transmission for secure calls
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Digital answering system records up to 14 minutes
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Messages can be accessed remotely from any Touch-Tone phone
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Caller ID / Call Waiting ID display shows who’s calling
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Handset speakerphones enable you to carry on hands-free
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conversations
100 number phone book
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Caller ID memory keeps information for up to 50 calls
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Intercom function enables you to communicate between handsets
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Backlit display and keypad for easy visibility
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“Find Handset” button helps you locate the handset if it’s been
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misplaced
Ringer and call volume control
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Last-number redial
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Ten selectable ringtones
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Charger AC
adapter
43-330 only
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Telephone Setup
Telephone Base and Charger Installation
Install the telephone base and chargers as shown below. Make sure that the
electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
n Notes:
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriberhigh-speed Internet service (digital subscriberdigital subscriber
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line (DSL)) high-speed Internet service through your telephone line,
you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the
telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems
caused by DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more
information about DSL filters.
Use only the power adapters supplied with this product.
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Telephone
wall jack
DSL filter
(optional, not
included)
Telephone
line cord
Telephone
base
adapter
Charger
adapter
Telephone Setup
Telephone base
Charger
Battery Installation and Charging
Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you might
be able to make and receive short calls. For best performance, charge the
handset for at least 16 hours before use. When not in use, place the handset
in the telephone base or charger. See page 38 for battery operating times.
Press the indentation and slide to remove the battery cover.
1.
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset
2.
battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.
Place the battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up and the wires
3.
inside the battery compartment.
Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it
4.
towards the center of the handset until it clicks into place.
Telephone Setup
Match color
code
Black wire
Red wire
Charge the handset by placing it in the
5.
telephone base or charger. The CHARGE
light is on when the handset charges.
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CHARGE
light
7
Telephone Setup
n Notes:
When the screen shows LOW BATT ERY, the backlight stays off.
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If the handset will not be used for a long time, disconnect and remove
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the battery to prevent possible leakage.
To purchase replacement batteries, visit your local RadioShack store or
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go to www.RadioShack.com.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the
environment. Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your
local RadioShack store free of charge. RadioShack participates in
the RBRC© battery recycling program, and is committed to
preserving the environment and conserving natural resources.
Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for more information.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is
blank.
The screen
shows PLACE IN
CHARG ER and
flashes.
The screen shows
LOW B ATTERY,
flashes, and the
handset beeps.
The screen shows
HANDS ET X.
Battery has no charge
and the handset
cannot be used.
Battery has very
little charge and the
handset cannot be
used.
Battery has enough
charge to be used for
a short time.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery
Charge until the screen
shows LOW B ATTERY (at
least 10 minutes).
Charge until the screen
shows LOW B ATTERY
(about four minutes).
Charge until the screen
shows HANDS ET X (about
one hour).
charged, place it in the
telephone base or charger
when not in use.
Installation Options
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your
telephone on a wall, use the provided wall bracket to connect with a
standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this
mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer
electronics retailers. You might need professional assistance to install the
mounting plate.
Wall Mount Installation
Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert the extended
1.
tabs (marked B) of the wall bracket into the slots on the back of the
telephone base (marked B). Push the telephone base down until it is
securely in place.
If you are using a DSL filter, plug the line cord into the filter now. Route
2.
the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall bracket hole.
Route the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone.
Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the
3.
power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the
4.
bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and
power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.
Telephone Setup
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2
DSL filter
(optional, not
included)
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Telephone Setup
Telephone Base Layout
Message window
Shows the number of
messages and other
answering system
information.
IN USE light
• On when the
handset is in use.
• Flashes when
there is an
incoming call or
when another
telephone
sharing the same
line is in use.
FIND HANDSET
Page all system
handsets.
ANS ON/OFF
Turn the answering
system on or off.
/REPEAT
• Press once to repeat a
message.
• Press twice to play previous
message.
X/DELETE
• Press once to delete
the message currently
playing.
• When the phone
is not in use, press
twice to delete all
previously reviewed
messages
VOICEMAIL light
Flashes when a new
voicemail signal is
received from your
telephone company.
VOL
• Press to adjust
the volume during
playback.
• When the phone
is not in use, press
to adjust the
telephone base
ringer volume.
/SKIP
Press to skip to the next
message.
/PLAY/STOP
• Press to play messages.
• Press again to stop
message playback.
Handset Layout
Telephone Setup
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
(Speakerphone)
Press to switch between speakerphone and handset.
/ FLASH
• Press to make or answer a call.
• During a call, press to receive an incoming call when you receive a
call waiting alert.
1
While reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove
1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the
directory.
REDIAL/PAUSE
• Press to review the redial list.
• While dialing or entering numbers into the directory, press and
hold to insert a dialing pause.
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(Directory) / VOL
• Press to enter the directory when the telephone is not in use.
• While in a menu, press to scroll up.
• During a call, press to raise the listening volume.
CID (Caller ID) / VOL
• Press to review the call log when the telephone is not in use.
• While in a menu, press to scroll down.
• During a call, press to lower the listening volume.
MENU/SELECT
• Press to show the menu.
• While in a menu, press to select an item, or save an entry or setting.
OFF/CLEAR
• During a call, press to hang up.
• While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer
temporarily.
• Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the
missed calls indicator.
• During programming, press to exit without making changes.
Press to show other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry.
INT (intercom)
Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call.
MUTE/REMOVE
• While on a call, press to mute the microphone.
• While reviewing the call log or directory, press to delete an
individual entry.
• Press to delete digits when predialing.
Ringer Volume (Handset)
You can set the ringer volume or turn the ringer off.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press or to select >RI NGER VOL UME, then press
2.
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to adjust the volume. A sample of
3.
each ringer volume plays as you scroll through the
choices.
Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
4.
n Notes:
Setting the volume to the lowest level turns off the ringer.
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RINGE R MUTE and a ringer off icon appears.
See page 34 to set the telephone base ringer volume.
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Telephone Setup
Ringer Tone
You can choose from different ringer tones.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press or to select >RI NGER TON E, then press
2.
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to select the desired ringer tone.
3.
A sample of each ringer tone plays as you scroll
through the choices.
Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
4.
AN S. SYST EM
AN S. SYST EM
DI REC TORY
DI REC TORY
CA LL LOG
CA LL LOG
>RI NGE R VO LUME
>RI NGE R VO LUME
RI NGE R TO NE
RI NGE R TO NE
RIN GER VOL UMERIN GER VOL UME
AN S. SYST EM
AN S. SYST EM
DI REC TORY
DI REC TORY
CA LL LOG
CA LL LOG
RI NGE R VO LUME
RI NGE R VO LUME
>RI NGE R TO NE
>RI NGE R TO NE
RIN GER TON E
RIN GER TON E
1
1
n Note: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will
not hear ringer tone samples.
Key Tone
You can turn the key tone on or off.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press or to select >KE Y TONE, then
2.
press MENU/SELECT.
Press or to choose ON or OFF.
3.
Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
4.
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DI REC TORY
DI REC TORY
CA LL LOG
CA LL LOG
RI NGE R VO LUME
RI NGE R VO LUME
RI NGE R TO NE
RI NGE R TO NE
>KE Y T ONE
>KE Y T ONE
KEY TO NE
KEY TO NE
>ON
>ON
OF F
OF F
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LCD Language
You can select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL
to be used in all screen displays.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press or to select >LC D LANGUA GE, then press
2.
MENU/SELECT.
Press or to scroll through the choices.
3.
Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
4.
Set Date and Time
The answering system announces the day and time oftime of
the message prior to playing it. Before using the
answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you
subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are
set automatically with each incoming call. However, the
year must be correct so that the day of the week can be
calculated from the caller ID information.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press or to select >SE T DATE/T IME, then press
2.
MENU/SELECT.
Press the dialing keys (0-9) to enter a two-digit
3.
number or press or until the screen displays the
correct value. Press MENU/SELECT to advance.
Repeat step 3 until the date and time are set.
4.
CA LL LOG
CA LL LOG
RI NGE R VO LUME
RI NGE R VO LUME
RI NGE R TO NE
RI NGE R TO NE
KE Y T ONE
KE Y T ONE
>LC D L ANGU AGE
>LC D L ANGU AGE
LCD LA NGUA GE
LCD LA NGUA GE
>EN GLI SH
>EN GLI SH
FR ANCAIS
FR ANCAIS
ES PAN OL
ES PAN OL
RI NGE R VO LUME
RI NGE R VO LUME
RI NGE R TO NE
RI NGE R TO NE
KE Y T ONE
KE Y T ONE
LC D L ANGU AGE
LC D L ANGU AGE
>SE T D ATE/ TIME
>SE T D ATE/ TIME
SET DA TE
SET DA TE
12/ 25/ 08
12/ 25/ 08
MM/ DD/ YY
MM/ DD/ YY
SET TI ME
SET TI ME
11: 10 AM
11: 10 AM
n Note: If the date and time are not set, the system
announces, “Time and day not set,” before each message.
Clear Voicemail
If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone company,
when you have new voicemail messages, NEW V OICEMAIL and appear
on the handset, and the VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base flashes.
Contact your local telephone company for more information and assistance
about using your voicemail service.
After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on
both the handset and telephone base turn off automatically.
Use the clear voicemail feature when the telephone indicates that there is
new voicemail but there is none (for example, when you have accessed your
voicemail while away from home). Clearing the voicemail waiting indicator
only turns off the indicators; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As
long as you have new voicemail messages, your local telephone company
continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.
RI NGE R TO NE
To manually turn off these indicators:
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press or to select >CL R VOICEM AIL, then press
2.
RI NGE R TO NE
KE Y T ONE
KE Y T ONE
LC D L ANGU AGE
LC D L ANGU AGE
SE T D ATE/ TIME
SE T D ATE/ TIME
>CL R V OICE MAIL
>CL R V OICE MAIL
MENU/SELECT. The screen shows TURN OFF
INDIC ATOR? PR ESS SELE CT TO CO NFIRM.
TU RN OFF
Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
3.
n Notes:
Your telephone service provider might alert you
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TU RN OFF
IND ICA TOR?
IND ICA TOR?
PRE SS SELE CT
PRE SS SELE CT
TO CON FIRM
TO CON FIRM
to new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone.
Telephone Setup
Contact your service provider for details.
Voicemail is different from answering system messages recorded in your
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answering system.
Home Area Code
If you dial your local calls using only seven digits (area code not required),
you can program your home area code so that when you receive a call
within your local area, the telephone number is automatically stored without
the area code in the call log.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press or to select >HO ME AREA CODE, then press
2.
MENU/SELECT. The stored home area code appears
with the last digit flashing.
Use the dialing keys to enter the desired home
3.
area code.
Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete a digit.
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Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE to delete the
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entire entry.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
KE Y T ONE
KE Y T ONE
LC D L ANGU AGE
LC D L ANGU AGE
SE T D ATE/ TIME
SE T D ATE/ TIME
CL R V OICE MAIL
CL R V OICE MAIL
>HO ME AREA COD E
>HO ME AREA COD E
HOM E A REA CODE
HOM E A REA CODE
817
817
n Note: If, in the future, your telephone company requires you to dial
the area code when making a local call, or, if you move to a location that
requires it, delete the home area code you have already programmed,
following the steps above. After you have deleted the home area
code, _ _ _ will appear in the display.
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Answering System Set Up
Use a handset to change your answering system settings.
Number of Rings
You can choose from two, four, or six rings; or toll saver. With toll saver
selected, the answering system answers after two rings when you have
new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages. This
enables you to check for new messages and avoid paying unnecessary long
distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYS TEM.
2.
Press or to select >AN S SYS SE TUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
3.
Press or to select ># OF RINGS, then press MENU/SELECT.
4.
Press or to choose from 2, 4, 6, or TOLL SAVER, then press
5.
MENU/SELECT to confirm your selection.
Remote Code
A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system
remotely from any touch tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can set
the code from 10 to 99.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYS TEM.
2.
Press or to select >AN S SYS SE TUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
3.
Press or to select >RE MOTE COD E, then press MENU/SELECT.
4.
Press , or the dialing keys to select from 10 to 99, then press
5.
MENU/SELECT to confirm.
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Message Alert Tone
This telephone can beep every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages.
The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed.
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYS TEM.
2.
Press or to select >AN S SYS SE TUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
3.
Press or to select >MS G ALERT TONE, then press MENU/SELECT.
4.
Press or to select from ON or OFF , then press MENU/SELECT to
5.
confirm your selection.
n Note: The answering system must be turned on for the message alert
tone to function.
Announcement
The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello,
please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this preset
announcement, or replace it with your own.
Record Your Own Announcement
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYS TEM.
2.
Press or to select >AN S SYS SE TUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
3.
Press or to select >AN NOUNCEME NT, then press MENU/SELECT.
4.
The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” Press 7
5.
to record.
The handset announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are
6.
done.”
After the tone, speak towards the microphone of the handset.
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Press 5 when finished.
8.
The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded
9.
announcement. Press 5 to stop the playback at anytime; 2 to replay the
recorded announcement; or 7 to record again if desired.
n Notes:
Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds in length.
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Announcements shorter than two seconds will not be recorded.
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Play Your Announcement
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYS TEM.
2.
Press or to select >AN S SYS SE TUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
3.
Press or to select >AN NOUNCEME NT, then press MENU/SELECT.
4.
The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” Press 2
5.
to play.
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Delete Your Announcement
Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.
1.
Press MENU/SELECT to select >ANS. SYS TEM.
2.
Press or to select >AN S SYS SE TUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
3.
Press or to select >AN NOUNCEME NT, then press MENU/SELECT.
4.
The handset announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.” Press 3
5.
to delete your own recorded announcement.
n Note: When your announcement is deleted, calls are answered with
the preset announcement.
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