Remote Access

You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any tone- dial compatible telephone.

Cordless Handset

Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons (see “Answering System Setup”). The button functions are located on the handset above each number key. For example, to play messages:

1.Press the mute/menu OK/program button to go to the main menu.

2.Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME(6 or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER.

3.Press the mute/menu OK/program button to enter the menu, press the CALLER ID-VOLUME(6 or 5) to select HANDSET ACCESS submenu.

4.Press the mute/menu OK/program button to access the answering system. The screen displays ANSWERER REMOTE ACCESS.

Press the play/stop button to play the message.

When you are finished listening to your messages, press the END/cancel button to exit.

Screening Calls from the Handset

Use the handset to screen calls even when you can’t hear the answering system.

When the answering system picks up:

1.Press the mute/menu OK/program button to go to the main menu.

2.Press the CALLER ID-VOLUME(6 or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER.

3.Press the mute/menu OK/program button to enter the menu, press the CALLER

ID-VOLUME

(6 or 5) to select HANDSET ACCESS submenu.

4.Press the mute/menu OK/program button to access the answering system.

5.Listen as the caller leaves a message.

6.Press the TALK or SPEAKER buttons to speak to the person or press the END/cancel button to stop screening the call.

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GE 28851 manual Remote Access, Cordless Handset, Screening Calls from the Handset