Sony SPP-A9171 - Manual (Page 46)

Answering Machine Features
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Screening incoming calls
You can screen calls by leaving the answering function on (see page
41) while you are at home. When a call is answered, you can hear the
message being recorded through the base unit or handset but the caller
cannot hear you. Then, you can decide whether to answer the call or
not. This function is available both the base unit and the handset.
However, the following procedures are required in order to screen
incoming calls on the handset.
To screen incoming calls
on the handset
Press (REMOTE) while
“** ANSWERING **” is
displayed.
“CALL SCREENING” appears on
the display of the handset.
To answer the call
Press (TALK) on the handset.
Recording is stopped and you can
speak to the caller.
Note
If the answering volume is set to minimum, you cannot screen the calls on the
base unit.
Tips
• You can conclude call screening by pressing (OFF) on the handset.
• You can also answer the call by picking up the handset on another phone if it
is connected to the same line.
(TALK)