GE 0005467, 5983 Accessing the Answering System from Another Location, Changing the Security Code

You should erase some of the messages in order for the system to record incoming messages.

NOTE: The unit also answers after the 10th ring if it is turned off. To access the answering system, enter your 3-digit security code after you hear the beep.

Accessing the Answering System from Another Location

You can access your answering system from any touch-tone phone by entering your 3-digit security code after you hear the outgoing announcement.

1.Dial the phone number the answering system is connected to.

2.After the answering system answers, enter the security code after you hear the tone.

3.Follow the voice menu to use the answering system’s remote functions.

The remote feature enables you to perform the following functions:

To	Press this Button
Repeat message	1
Play back messages	
Stop message playback	
Erase message	0 (during message playback)
Skip message	3
Turn off/on answering system	4
Review voice menu options	7

The base shows REMOTE ACCESS ANSWERING CALL.

Tip: You can bypass the outgoing announcement by pressing any numbered key on the touch-tone pad while the announcement is playing. Then, you can enter your security code to access the answering system.

Changing the Security Code

The default security code for accessing the answering system from another location is 1 2 3.

The security code is set through the programming menu. Refer to Telephone Set Up for more information.

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