To get the most out of your voice mail it’s important that you properly set up your personal mailbox.
STEP 1: Record your mailbox greetings
Press the voice mail button on your phone and enter your password (0 0 0 0 by default). Press 5 from the mailbox menu.
Press 1 to assign your no answer greeting
Press 2 to edit the greeting, begin recording when prompted. A typical greeting says “Hi, you’ve reached Mitch Scott. I am currently on the other line or away from my desk. Please leave your name number and a brief message and I will return your call as soon as possible.” press # when finished.
Press 1 to set this as your active greeting
Press 5 to edit mailbox greetings
Press 7 to record your mailbox greeting and follow the prompts to record your mailbox greeting (You can repeat the greeting you used in step 3). Press # when finished.
STEP 2: Record your mailbox name
Press # from the main menu
Press 7 for personal administration
Press 2 to record your name “Mitch Scott” press # when finished
STEP 3: Enter your directory name
Press # from the main menu
Press 7 for personal administration
Press 3 to enter your directory name
Press 2 and follow the instructions to enter your name in the directory
STEP 4: Change your password
Press # from the main menu
press 7 for personal administration
Press 1 to change your password
Press 2 and follow the instructions to change your password.
Hang up