Answering system

Remote access

A three-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The default code is 500. See Remote code on page 25 to change it.

To remotely access the answering system:

1.Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.

2.When the system plays your announcement, enter the three-digit remote access code.

3.Once you are in remote access mode, enter one of the following commands. If you do not press any keys after you enter the remote access code, all new messages play. If there are no new messages, all old messages play.

Command

Function

1Play all messages.

2Play only new messages.

3Delete the current message (during playback).

33 Delete all messages.

4Repeat the current message (during playback).

5Stop.

*5

Hear a list of remote commands.

6Skip to the next message (during playback).

*7

Record new announcement A.

*8

Record new announcement B.

 

 

*9

End the call.

0Turn the answering system on or off.

4.Hang up or press *9 to end the call.

Cut out the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for quick reference.

NOTES:

Once the new messages have played, the telephone announces the help menu options. If you do not press any key within 20 seconds, the remote access call automatically disconnects.

When the answering system is turned off, the telephone answers after 10 rings, and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.

When the memory is full, the answering system answers incoming calls after 10 rings and announces, “Memory is full. Enter the remote access code.

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AT&T ML17959, ML17939 user manual Remote access

ML17959, ML17939 specifications

The AT&T ML17939 and ML17959 models are two of the latest additions to AT&T's line of reliable and feature-rich corded telephones. Designed primarily for home and small office use, these models incorporate essential features that cater to the modern user's needs while ensuring robustness and ease of use.

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