To listen from the earpiece, press vto turn off the speaker.
Note
The call screening on/off setting can be changed when the phone is recording incoming messages. However, the new setting will only apply starting from the next call.
17.9Message alert
Message alert gives you an indication that the answering machine has new message(s). You will see the number of new messages flashing on the base, and
you will also see the 
icon and a notification message on the handset.
17.10 Setting the ring delay
Ring delay is the number of times your phone will ring before the answering machine picks up the call. This setting only applies when your answering machine is switched on. You can change this setting from 1 - 8 rings or Toll Saver.
1Press Menu.
2Select Answer machine > Ans.
Settings > Ring delay. Press Select.
3Select the new setting. Press OK.
• The setting is saved.
Tip
Toll Saver. This is a cost effective way to manage your messages when accessing your answering machine remotely. When economy is selected, your answering machine will pick up the call after 3 rings if you have new messages or 5 rings if you do not have any messages.
17.11 Remote access
You can operate your answering machine when you are away from home by calling your phone from a touch tone phone and entering your
Note
The remote access PIN code is the same as your system PIN. To change your PIN, see “Change the system PIN” on page 50.
17.11.1Activating/deactivating remote access
You can allow or block remote access to your answering machine.
1Press Menu.
2Select Answer machine > Ans.
Settings > Remote access. Press Select.
3Select the new setting. Press OK.
• The setting is saved.
17.11.2Accessing your answering
machine remotely
1 Make a call to your home number from a touch tone phone.
2Press # when the outgoing message starts playing.
3Enter your PIN code. You now have access to your answering machine, and new message(s) starts playing.
Note
You have 2 attempts to enter the correct PIN code before your phone hangs up.
4Press a key to carry out a function. See the Remote access commands table below for a list of available functions.
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