Uniden DECT2088 English Owners Manual - Page 51

Screening Calls From the base From the handset • While the system is taking the message, simply listen to the caller over the base speaker. • To answer the call and speak to the caller, pick up the corded handset from the base or press [ ]. • To mute the call screen and allow the caller to continue leaving the message, press [ ]. • While the systems is recording the message, press . [ /Mute]. If another handset is screening a call, you will hear a beep and you will not be able to screen the call. • To answer the call and speak to the caller, press [ /Flash]. • To mute the call screen and allow the caller to continue leaving the message, press [ ] or return the handset to the cradle. Using the Answering System Turning Off the Message Alert Tone When all new messages are played back, the message alert tone will automatically deactivate. The tone will not deactivate until all new messages are played back. To quickly turn off the tone, press any key on the base. Operating the Answering System While You Are Away from Home When you are away from home, you can operate your answering system with any touch-tone telephone. Setting a security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN) To operate your answering system when you are away from home, you will need to enter a two-digit security code or Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default security code is 80. ) Press [Menu/Select]. 2) Select the ANSW. SETUP menu, and then the SECURITY CODE submenu. 3) Use the number keypad ([0] through [9]) to enter a two-digit security code (01-99). 4) Press [Menu/Select]. You will hear a confirmation tone. Dialing in to your answering system Note: If you enter an incorrect security code/PIN three times, you will hear a beep and the answering system will return to standby. 50