36Remote access
You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any
Cordless Handset
Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons (see “Answering System Setup”). The button functions are located on the handset above each number key. For example, to play messages:
1. Press the [ 
] button and use the [ 
] or [ ]buttons to scroll to DTAM MESSAGES.
2.Press the [ 
] button to confirm, ANSWER REMOTE
ACCESS shows in the display.
3.Follow the voice instruction to use the answering system’s remote functions.
Screening Calls from the Handset
Use the handset to screen calls even when you can’t hear the answering system.
When the answering system picks up:
1.Press the [ 
] button to access the answering system.
2.Listen as the caller leaves a message.
3.Press the [ 
] or [ 
] buttons to speak to the person or press the [ 
] button to stop screening the call.
Accessing the Answering System from Another Location
You can access your answering system from any touch- tone phone by entering your
1.Dial the telephone number to which the answering system is connected.
2.Enter the secur ity code dur ing the outgoing announcement or after you hear the tone.
3.Follow the voice menu to use the answering system’s remote functions.
The remote feature lets you perform the following functions:
To | Press this button |
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Review message | 1 |
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Play back messages | 2 |
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Stop message playback | 2 |
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Erase message | 0 (during message playback) |
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Skip message | 3 |
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Turn on/off answer | 4 |
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Review voice menu options | 7 |
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