Need manual instructions to record outgoing message and turn off "AO" on Model 1818

How can I record a message through Fixya? I would, but I don't think they have that option just yet.

The instructions for recording the outgoing message are on page 10 of the manual at
http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/Support/ProductManuals/4303808_PM_EN.pdf

Hi,
You will need to remove the old message. There SHOULD be prompts. IF NOT try going to a very quiet room and hit record but do not say or make noise and this will record silence over the old and new message. Then attempt to retry.
ALSO - look for a 'reset' button and remove all batteries if you have power outage back up batteries.
Unplug the phone - and try again.
Here are the instructions from the manual:
To Change Your Personal Greeting:
1. Press the Check Voicemail key or press the Feature button, then 981
2. Enter your password
3. Press the ADMIN softkey
4. Press the GREET softkey
5. Press the REC softkey
6. Press the PRIME softkey
7. Press the YES softkey
8. At the tone, record your new greeting, press the OK softkey to end your recording and then the OK softkey again to accept the new recording

Best of it
Gary @ Fix Ya

You may download the manual here.

What is the answer or solution???

Looking at the manual
http://support.radioshack.com/support_phones/doc68/68590.pdf

The code is NOT changeable as near as I can tell. It is written on a label on your unit.

When it answers, after it plays the message, you should type in that 3 digit code. Suppose it is 123.

You should type in 123 and then immediately enter the command you want.

Try 9# to record a memo, and see if it records. That is, type 1239#, and you should be able to record a memo I think the two tones is a misprint. Most of the time you enter the code either while the outgoing message is playing, or immediately after the outgoing message finishes.

The "A" indicates announce mode, where the system plays an outgoing announcement but does not record incoming messages. You need to switch it to the record mode, where it will record incoming messages. Unfortunately, since you declined to specify the model of your VTech DECT 6.0 system, I cannot tell you how to do this. I can only direct you to enter the model number into the search box here to download a copy of the manual.

Hi,

The detailed instructions for recording a greeting message is given in the instruction manual which can be downloaded from here:

http://www.home-electronics.net/ge/pc/IB/27851GE1_IB.pdf

The instructions are given under "Recording the Outgoing Announcement" section.

Hope this solves your problem. Thanks for using FixYa.

Well, your machine might be broken, or you haven't set the little switch on the unit to ANS. The switch is on the side of the machine where the cables come out. But here are the instructions from the manual:

Recording Outgoing Messages:

Your answering machine has a built-in outgoing message, "Hello, please leave a message after the tone." You can use this message or record your own.

1. Hold the ANNC/DAY/<<, and speak clearly into the microphone, no more than 10 inches away.

2. Release the ANNC/DAY/<< when you finish. Your answering machine beeps and automatically plays back your recorded message.

*Your outgoing message must be between one and 60 seconds.

*If you record your won message but wish to revert to the pre-recorded message, press DELETE during playback of your outgoing message.

Hi Diana - To record your outgoing message, hold down your ogm button ( outgoing message) for two seconds and it will ask you to record a message. To play back your message, just push the same button and it will play your message. If you don't like it just do it again. If this solves your problem PLEASE rate this as fixed. If you need more help just add a comment and I'll be happy to assist you further. Thanks and have a good day.

Jeff