Siemens gigaset c100 dect User Manual
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Using the answering machine in the C 150 Base
Gigaset C150 / IM englisch / A31008-C150-J101-1-7619 / answering_m.fm / 24.06.2003
Using the answering machine in the C 150
Base
Base
The Gigaset C 150 has a built-in answering machine that records calls provided it is acti-
vated (default setting). It can be operated:
◆
from the base,
◆
from the handset,
◆
from the remote control.
The received date and time of each message is logged if you have previously set this
function (page 14).
As well as the built-in answering machine, you can also select an answering machine of
As well as the built-in answering machine, you can also select an answering machine of
your network provider (e.g. Deutsche Telekom’s network mailbox).
Terms
Operating the answering machine from the base
You can operate the answering machine using the keys on the base in the idle status.
Explanation of keys
If the answering machine is being operated from a handset or if it is recording a mes-
sage, it cannot be operated from the base at the same time.
Message
Message that a caller leaves on the answering machine.
Announcement mode Answer and record or announce only.
Answer and record
mode
The caller hears a pre-recorded or personal announcement and may then
leave a message.
Announce only mode The caller hears your announcement but cannot leave a message.
Pre-recorded
announcement
A preset announcement (standard text).
Personal announce-
ment
An announcement recorded using your own words.
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If you deactivate the answering machine but the On/Off key continues to
flash, this means that there is at least one new message on the answering
machine that you have not yet played back.
Adjust volume during message playback:
ð
= softer;
ñ
= louder.
Playback/Stop Key: Plays back messages from the answering
machine or cancels the playback.
Deletes the current message.
On/Off Key: Activates/deactivates the answering machine.
Flashes as long as there is at least one new message.
Skips back to the beginning of the message (press once) or
to the previous message (press twice).
Skips to the next message (press once) or the next message
but one (press twice).
Registration/Paging Key: This key is used to register hand-
sets and for the "Paging" function (page 54).