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Audible Message Alert
If you want the base to beep once every 15 seconds to notify you that new messages
have been received, set the Message Alert to on (the Message Counter displays +
for on and – for off.
1Press C.
2Press and release u until you hear "Message Alert is...". The
Message Counter displays the current Message Alert setting.
3Press n or N to change the setting.
Remote Access Code
The Remote Access Code allows you to access features and functions of the an-
swering system from a touch tone phone. The Remote Access Code is preset to
500, but you can change it to any three-digit number from 500 to 999 following the
steps below.
NOTE: Do not use the same code as the Priority Calling Code.
1Press C.
2Press and release u until you hear "Remote Access Code is...".
The system announces the current Remote Access Code.
3Press n or N to change the first digit. Press
u to move to the second digit.
4Press n or N to change the second digit. Press
u to move to the third digit.
5Press n or N to change the third digit. Press
u to save. The system announces the new Remote Access Code.
Priority Call Signal
When a caller enters the Priority Calling Code from a touch tone phone, the sys-
tem beeps loudly to alert you that you have a priority call. You’ll need to provide
select callers with the Priority Calling Code (preset to 999), in order for them to
use this feature.
1Your caller dials your telephone number from a touch tone phone.
2When the announcement begins to play, your caller can enter the
Priority Calling Code.
3The system beeps 3 times, then pauses. This continues for up to 30
seconds, unless you answer the phone.
4If you do not answer, your caller can press 5 to stop the priority call
signal.
ANSWERING SYSTEM SET-UP
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