Answering system
Handset voicemail box (answering system)
Each handset has a private voicemail box that is different from the general mailbox on the base. The voicemail messages for each handset can be accessed from that handset or telephone base.
Answering system and voicemail
Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its
• If you turn on the COVM feature (see COVM on page 36 for more information) and the COVM icon
displays on the handset screen, your telephone
service provider is indicating that it has new
CID
voicemail for you. To listen to your voicemail, you typically dial an access number provided by your telephone service provider, followed by a security code or PIN.
•To listen to messages recorded on your digital answering system, press the M.box softkey on the handset.
Some service providers bundle or combine multiple services like voicemail and call waiting, so you may not be aware that you have voicemail. To check what services you have and how to access them, contact your telephone service provider.
You can use your telephone answering system and voicemail together by setting your
Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail is set to answer. For example, if your voicemail answers after six rings, set your answering system to answer after four rings. Some voicemail providers may program the delay before
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