BT 1250 Classic manual Remote access, To change the remote access code

On-Air 1250 Classic user guide ~ 1st Edition ~ 7th August ’01 ~ 4073

Remote access

You can operate your answering machine from any external TouchtoneTM phone by phoning your BT On-Air and entering your remote access code.

Having a remote access code prevents other people from accessing your answering machine functions without your permission.

Important

You must change the remote access code from the default setting of 0000 for your remote access to function.

To change the remote access code

Intercom

Press the INTERCOM button.

To switch on your answering machine from another external telephone

		If you forget to switch your answering
		machine on you can do it from
		another telephone:
		Dial your telephone number and let
		the phone ring. After approximately 10
		rings your BT On-Air will automatically
		answer, although you will hear no
		message.
		At this point press the # button,
CODE		followed by your remote access code.
	R	Wait for the confirmation tone then
	P
	Q

7press 7.

Your answering machine will now be

switched on.S

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1

OLD

CODE

NEW

CODE

Press the OK button.

Press the 4 button.

Press the 1 button.

Enter your old four digit code (0000 if not changed).

Enter your new four digit code.

To access your answering machine from a remote phone

Dial your telephone number.

Start listening to your outgoing message.

CONFIRM Re-enter your new code.

CODE

Your code has now been changed.

Helpline

If you are experiencing difficulty, please call the BT On-Air Helpline on 0845 6012476.

Press the # button.

CODE Enter your remote access code.

A confirmation tone is heard.

You now have control of your answering machine. Any new messages will be automatically played.

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