52 Answering machine
Keep a note of your remote access code by writing it in the space provided on page 61.
Time saver
If you have set the answer delay to Time Saver, your answering machine will answer after 2 rings if you have new messages. If you do not have new messages it will answer after 6 rings. This enables you to hang up if you hear more than 2 rings before you are connected, saving you the cost of a call. See Answer delay, page 51.
Your remote access security code is the same as your BT Freestyle 3500 PIN code.
If you enter the incorrect PIN code, you will hear “Incorrect security code”. You have two chances to enter the correct remote access security code before your BT Freestyle 3500 hangs up.
Remote access
You can operate your answering machine remotely from any Touchtone™ phone by calling your BT Freestyle 3500 and entering a
Switch answering machine on
If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can do it from another phone.
1.Dial your phone number and after 20 rings you will hear, “Please enter your security code”. Enter your
2.Press 
to switch the answer machine on.
Check for messages
1.Dial your phone number. When you hear your outgoing
message, press 
. You will hear, “Please enter your security code”.
2.Enter your 
to hear a list of the available commands.
If you experience any problems, please call the Helpline on 0870 240 3962 or email bt.helpdesk@vtecheurope.com