ANSWERING SYSTEM

PROBLEM

If the system does not answer after the correct number of rings:

SOLUTION

Make sure that the answering system is on.

If Toll Saver is on,the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages waiting.

In some cases,the system may be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company.

If the memory is full or the system is off, the system answers after 10 rings.

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

If appears in the

You need to reset the clock. See “Set

message window:

the Clock” in the ANSWERING SYSTEM

 

OPERATION section of this manual.

 

 

PROBLEM

If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone:

SOLUTION

Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead,the phone is not a touch tone telephone.

Make sure you enter your Remote Access Code correctly.

There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using. Press keys firmly.

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