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Message Alert The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message. When a new message is received and Message Alert is on, the alert tone will sound every 15 seconds. Set the Message Alert to on or off by using MENU. To activate the message alert, see page 60 for details. When all new messages are played back (see page 63), the Message Alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the Message Alert tone, press any key on the base. 68

Section	Page
Welcome	5
Accessibility	5
Terminology used in this Manual	6
Product Overview	7
TRU9496 Features:	7
Answering Machine Features:	7
TRU9496 - Parts of the Phone	8
Handset	8
Parts of the Answering Machine Base	9
Using the Interface	10
Reading the Handset Display	10
Reading the Base Display	11
The Standby Screen	12
Using the Four-way Function Key	13
Using the Handset and Base Menus	13
Entering Text from your Phone	14
Installing the Phone	15
Choosing the Best Location	15
Installing the Rechargeable Battery	15
Charge the Cordless Handset	16
Connecting the Base	17
Installing the Belt Clip	18
Connecting to the Phone Line	18
Testing the connection	18
Selecting a Telephone Line	19
Changing the Dial Mode	19
Basic Setup	20
Selecting a Language	20
Setting the Date and Time	20
Activating Caller ID on Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe	21
Activating Personal Ring (Handset only)	21
Activating the Key Touch Tone	22
Adjusting the Display (LCD Contrast)	22
Adding Accessory Handsets	23
Compatible Handsets	23
Registering TCX905/TWX977 Accessory Handsets, or Other Compatible Handsets	24
Resetting the Handsets	25
Base Unavailable (Handset Only)	25
Setting up the Phonebook	26
Creating Phonebook Entries	26
Finding a Phonebook Entry	28
Editing Phonebook Entries	28
Storing Caller ID or Redial Numbers in the Phonebook	28
Erasing Phonebook Entries	29
Deleting All Phonebook Entries	29
Copying Phonebook Entries to another Station	30
Copying all the phonebook entries at once:	30
Customizing Your Phone	31
Changing the Handset Banner	31
Selecting a Ring Tone (Handset only)	32
Activating AutoTalk (Handset only)	33
Activating Any Key Answer (Handset only)	33
Using your Phone	34
Power Failure Operation (Line 1 only)	34
Two Line Operation	34
Making a call from the Phonebook	37
Chain Dialing from the Phonebook	38
Making a Call with Speed Dial	38
Switching to the Handset Speakerphone during a Call	38
Using Caller ID, Call Waiting and Redial Lists	39
Using the Caller ID List	39
Making a call from a Caller ID Record	40
Deleting Caller ID Numbers	40
Using Call Waiting and Call Waiting Deluxe	41
Redialing a Number	42
Deleting a Redial Record	43
Adjusting the Ringer, Earpiece and Speaker Volume	44
Adjusting the Ringer Volume	44
Adjusting the Speaker Volume	44
T-coil (Handset only)	44
Finding a Lost Handset	45
Using Hold, Conference and Transfer	45
Placing a Call on Hold	45
Conferencing	45
Conferencing with one outside line	46
Conferencing with 2 outside lines	46
Transferring a Call	47
Answering a Transferred Call	47
Using Special Features	48
Do Not Disturb (All Calls)	48
Muting the Ringer (One Call Only)	48
Muting the Microphone	48
Privacy Mode	48
Using the DirectLink Feature	49
Making a DirectLink Call	50
Exiting a DirectLink Call	50
Intercom	50
Making an Intercom Page	50
Answering an Intercom Page	51
Room/Baby Monitor	51
Tone Dialing Switch Over	52
Installing the Optional Headset	53
Seven-Digit Dialing	53
Inuse Line Setup (Base only)	53
Setting Up the Answering Machine	55
Features	55
Using the Answering Machine Interface	56
Using Handset and Base Menus	56
Handset operation	56
Selecting the Language	57
From the base or handset:	57
Your Greeting	57
Deleting your Personal Greeting (Base Only)	59
Setting the Number of Rings	60
Setting the Record Time (or Announce Only)	60
Activating the Message Alert	61
Activating Call Screening	61
Setting a Security Code or Personal Identification Number (PIN)	61
Using the Answering Machine	62
Turning your Answering Machine On and Off	62
Reviewing Messages	63
Screening Calls	66
Recording a Conversation	67
Recording a Voice Memo	68
Message Alert	69
Remotely Operating Your Answering Machine	70
Remote Commands	71
Maintenance	72
Specifications	72
Usage During Power Failures	72
Battery Replacement and Handling	73
Cleaning the Battery Contacts	73
Warning	73
Low Battery Alert	74
Talk and Standby Times	74
Troubleshooting	75
Resetting the Handset	75
Resetting the Handset without the Base	76
Changing the Digital Security Code	76
Traveling Out of Range	76
Common Issues	77
Liquid Damage	80
Exterior	80
Interior	80
Precautions!	81
Warning!	81
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride Battery Warning	81
Warning!	82
Important Safety Instructions	82
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS	82
The FCC Wants You To Know	83
I.C. Notice	84
Terminal Equipment	84
One Year Limited Warranty	85
Index	86
Remote Operation Card	89

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Message Alert

The Message Alert feature sounds a short alert tone whenever you have a new message. When a new message is

received and Message Alert is on, the alert tone will sound every ±5 seconds. Set the Message Alert to on or off by

using

. To activate the message alert, see page 60 for details.

When all new messages are played back (see page 63), the Message Alert tone will automatically deactivate. The

tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the Message Alert tone, press any

key on the base.