GE 28871FE3 User Guide - Page 35

Outgoing Announcement You can record 2 different outgoing announcements: A1 inviting your caller to leave a message or A2 asking your caller to call back later. Outgoing Announcement A1 is played when Announce Only mode is OFF. Callers can leave a message in this mode. Your answering system is preset with Announce Only set to OFF, allowing callers to leave a message. Outgoing Announcement A2 is played when Announce Only mode is ON. Callers cannot leave a message in this mode. If you do not record your own announcements, your answering system will play a pre-programmed message to your callers: A1: "Please leave your message after the tone." A2: "I am sorry I am not available. Please call back later." Announce Only ON/OFF 1. Press the ans. menu button repeatedly until the system announces "Announce Only is ON (or OFF)". 4 3 2. Press the |skip or| repeat button to switch between ON and OFF. 3. Press the ans. menu button to confirm your setting. Recording an Announcement Make sure the Announce Only is set to OFF. For best results when recording, you should be about nine inches from the microphone, and eliminate as much background noise as possible. 1. Press the ans. menu button repeatedly until the system announces "Announcement One." The message indicator displays A1. 4 3 2. Press the |skip or| repeat button. The system announces "Now Recording". Begin speaking after the beep. NOTE: Maximum recording time is 60 seconds, announcement must be at least 3 seconds in length. 3. Press the g stop button when finished. Your recording will be played automatically. If you're not satisfied, record your announcement again. 35