1. Plug the AC Adaptor into the power socket at the rear of the DTAM labelled “9 V AC 400mA”. 2. Then plug the other end into your mains socket. appear to indicate that no outgoing messages are recorded. When you first connect power, the DTAM beeps once and announces "Please wait". The message counter counts up from 0 to 18. Then the DTAM beeps. , , , and alternatively NOTE: The display will flash if there is no back up battery fitted or if the back up battery is low. BACKUP BATTERY If the power fails or you unplug the DTAM, a 9V backup battery (not supplied) would save the messages and the settings for the day, time and security code. We recommend you use an alkaline battery. 16 INSTALLATION Disconnect the telephone line cord before replacing the battery. Always use a new 9V alkaline battery for optimum performance. Follow these steps to install the backup battery. 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the compartment cover. 2. Push down the latch to release the battery compartment cover. 3. Snap the battery’s contacts firmly to the battery connector, then place the battery into the compartment. 4. Replace the cover and secure it with the screw. INSTALLATION Dispose of old battery promptly and properly. 17 18 5. Press time set The DTAM announces the preset minute. 6. Hold down or PREPARATION SETTING THE DAY AND TIME The DTAM records the day and time of the call with each phone message. Follow these steps to set the current day and time. 1. Press and hold down time set button until the DTAM announces the day of the week. Release the time set button. NOTE: • Adjust Volume Slider on the right side of the DTAM to the desired listening level. • If you do not complete each step within 8 seconds, the DTAM sounds four beeps, you must then start again from Step 1. • To avoid having to reset the time if AC power is lost, we recommend you install a backup battery before you set the day and time. 2. Press or until the DTAM announces the desired day of the week. 3. 4. PressPress time set The DTAM announces the preset hour. or until the DTAM announces the desired hour. until the DTAM announces the desired minute. 7. Press time set to confirm the settings, appears. The DTAM announces the day and time then beeps. disappears. To check the current day/time at any time, press time set PREPARATION 19 PREPARATION RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGES Before you can set the DTAM to answer calls and record messages, you must record the outgoing message (OGM) the caller hears when the DTAM answers a call. The DTAM lets you record two separate messages and it operates differently based on which message you select (see "Setting the DTAM to Answer Calls" on Page 25). • OGM 1 plays the message you recorded, and lets the caller leave a message of up to 60 seconds. • OGM 2 (announcement only) plays the message you recorded, and hangs up without letting the caller leave a message. This is useful for announcing information about an upcoming event. Be sure the announcement clearly states that the caller cannot leave a message. If the DTAM memory becomes full, it will automatically switch from OGM 1 to OGM 2 and play that message for any new calls. Recording the Outgoing Messages 1. To record the OGM 1 message, hold down OGM 1 until PREPARATION NOTE: The maximum length for OGM 1 and OGM 2 is 60 seconds. The display counts the recording time. PREPARATION RECORDING THE OUTGOING MESSAGES Before you can set the DTAM to answer calls and record messages, you must record the outgoing message (OGM) the caller hears when the DTAM answers a call. The DTAM lets you record two separate messages and it operates differently based on which message you select (see "Setting the DTAM to Answer Calls" on Page 25). • OGM 1 plays the message you recorded, and lets the caller leave a message of up to 60 seconds. • OGM 2 (announcement only) plays the message you recorded, and hangs up without letting the caller leave a message. This is useful for announcing information about an upcoming event. Be sure the announcement clearly states that the caller cannot leave a message. If the DTAM memory becomes full, it will automatically switch from OGM 1 to OGM 2 and play that message for any new calls. Recording the Outgoing Messages 1. To record the OGM 1 message, hold down OGM 1 until PREPARATION NOTE: The maximum length for OGM 1 and OGM 2 is 60 seconds. The display counts the recording time. the DTAM beeps and (announcement 1) appears. 20 PREPARATION NOTE: Do not tell the callers that you are not home. Instead, say that you cannot come to the phone right now. 2. Speak in a normal voice about 20cm (8 inches) away from the microphone (located on the front of the DTAM). If you record the OGM 1 message, ask for the caller’s name, phone number and message. 3. When you finish recording, press . The DTAM automatically plays back the outgoing message. DTAM beeps and (Announcement 2) appears. Repeat steps 2 and 3. To record an OGM 2 message, hold down OGM 2 until the ...