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This cordless answering system allows you to retrieve messages and access other
features even when you are away from your home or office. Additionally, you can
use the cordless handset to access answering system features when you are within
range of the base.
Whether you are using the cordless handset or calling from a touch tone phone,
you press the same buttons. The only difference is the way you connect with the
answering system.
Connecting with the Answering System

From the Cordless Handset

When the RINGER switch is set to ON, the ANS SYS light on the handset flashes
to let you know you have new messages. To access the answering system:
1Press a on the handset, and wait for the ANS SYS light to go on.
2The system announces the number of messages, and then beeps twice.
3After the two beeps, the system is ready to accept a command.
4To end the connection with the answering system, press a or
return the handset to the base.

From a Touch Tone Phone

1Dial your telephone number.
2When the outgoing announcement begins to play, enter your Remote
Access Code.
3The system announces the number of messages, then beeps twice.
4After the two beeps, the system is ready to accept a command.

Voice Help Menu

The Voice Help Menu allows you to use the answering system from your cordless
handset or from a remote touch tone telephone, even if you do not know or remem-
ber the various command codes. Once you have connected with the answering
system, press 5. The system announces a list of operations and the buttons you
need to press. At the end of the list, the system beeps twice to indicate it is ready
to accept a command. You can access the Voice Help Menu any time after the
system has given you the two-beep signal that it is ready to accept a command.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
At Cordless Handset or Touch Tone Phone
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