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Tripod Answering Machine
This section offers help using the Tripod Answering Machine.
- What is the Tripod Answering Machine?
- How do I set up my Tripod Answering Machine?
- How do I link to my Tripod Answering Machine from my Web page?
- How do I read my Answering Machine messages?
- How do I change the greeting that visitors will see when they come to my Answering Machine?
- How do I leave a message?
Q: What is the Tripod Answering Machine?
Tripod's Answering Machine system allows anyone to leave a message, similar to a a guestbook, but only the owner of the Answering Machine can access and read the messages.
Q: How do I set up my Tripod Answering Machine?
Go to: http://members.tripod.com/service/answering_machine
When you log in, if you don't already have one, your Tripod Answering Machine will now be automatically created and appear magically before your eyes.
Q: How do I link to my Tripod Answering Machine from my Web page?
Use the following URL to link to your answering machine from your homepage or to give to people to get to your answering machine:
http://members.tripod.com/bin/answering_machine?member_name=[your Tripod member name]
For example, if your member name is TriMember the URL would be:
http://members.tripod.com/bin/answering_machine?member_name=TriMember
The above link will open your answering machine and people will be able to leave messages.
Q: How do I read my Answering Machine messages?
Go to: http://members.tripod.com/service/answering_machine
If you have not already logged in, you will be asked to log in. The Answering Machine will appear. Click on the READ button to view messages. Your messages will appear in the text window.
Use the FORWARD and BACK arrows to go through your messages one by one, and use the BEGINNING and END arrows to go to the very first and very last messages. By clicking the ON and OFF buttons, you control whether your Answering Machine accepts messages.
Each message will include the time and date it was sent. You can also tell where each message falls in a sequence of messages: For instance, if there are six messages on your Answering Machine and you are looking at the fourth, it will say "4 of 6."
Use the DELETE button to erase the message you are currently viewing.
Your Answering Machine erases the messages one at a time.
The 4-digit number in the top bar of the page indicates the number of messages on your Answering Machine.
Q: How do I change the greeting that visitors will see when they come to my Answering Machine?
After you access the Answering Machine, click on the OUTGOING MESSAGE button. Go to the text window and change your greeting message. Then click on the CHANGE button. Your new message will be saved, and that's what visitors will now see when they arrive.
Just enter your name, e-mail address and message in the appropriate places. Click the RESET button to clear all the fields. When you are satisfied with your message, hit SUBMIT. A screen will appear confirming that your message has been sent. You can then exit the Answering Machine by using the BACK button on your browser.