Answering System
2 Let the phone ring 10 times.
3 After the unit picks up the call, enter the remote code, then press {4}.
L If you do not enter the remote code within 7 seconds, the unit disconnects your call.
L You can hang up or begin remote operation.
Answering system settings
Remote code
A remote code must be entered when operating the answering system remotely. This code prevents unauthorized parties from listening to your messages remotely. The default setting is “123”.
Handset
1 Press {ANSWER}, then press {*}.
2 Enter the desired
3 Press {*}.
L The digits of the code stored are announced, then the voice guidance starts.
4 Press {OFF}.
RING SELECT switch
You can change the number of times (3 rings or 5 rings) the phone rings before the unit answers calls. The default is 5 rings. Change the ring count by adjusting the RING SELECT switch on the bottom of the base unit. (page 10)
RING SELECT switch
For Voice Mail service subscribers
If you subscribe to a
L To use the Voice Mail service provided by your telephone service provider rather than the unit’s answering system, turn off the answering system (page 20). This unit does not have an indicator to indicate if there are new messages in your mailbox service.
L To use this unit’s answering system rather than the Voice Mail service provided by your telephone service provider, please contact your telephone service provider to deactivate your Voice Mail service.
If your telephone service provider cannot do this:
–Set this unit’s RING SELECT switch so that this unit’s answering system answers calls before the Voice Mail service of your telephone service provider does. It is necessary to check the ring count required to activate the Voice Mail service provided by your telephone service provider before changing this setting.
–Change the ring count of the Voice Mail service so that the answering system can answer the call first. To do so, consult your telephone service provider.
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