Press MENU.
Select [ANSW MACHINE] > [SETTINGS] > [REMOTE ACC.], then press OK to confirm.
Select a new setting, then press OK to confirm.
»» The setting is saved.

Note

•• Ensure that the answering machine is switched on before this feature can be applied.

Tip

•• When you access the answering machine remotely, you are recommended to set the ring delay to [ECONOMY] mode. This is a cost effective way to manage your messages. When there are new messages, the answering machine picks up the call after 3 rings; When there is no messages, it picks up the call after 5 rings.

Remote access

You can operate your answering machine when you are away from home. Simply make a call to your phone with a touch tone phone and enter your 4-digit PIN code.

Note

•• The remote access PIN code is the same as your system PIN. The preset PIN is 0000.

Change the PIN code 1 Press MENU.

2 Select [ANSW MACHINE] > [SETTINGS] > [REMOTE ACC.] > [CHANGE PIN], then press OK to

confirm.

3 Enter the old PIN, then press OK to confirm.

4 Enter the new PIN code, then press OK to confirm.

5 Enter the new PIN code again, then press OK to confirm.

»» The setting is saved.

Activate/deactivate the remote access

You can allow or block remote access to the answering machine.

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Access the answering machine remotely

1 Make a call to your home number with a touch tone phone.

2 Enter # when you hear the announcement.

3 Enter your PIN code.

»» You now have access to your answering machine, and you can now listen to the new messages.

Note

•• You have 2 chances to enter the correct PIN code before your phone hangs up.

4 Press a key to carry out a function. See the Remote access commands table below for a list of available functions.

Note

•• When there is no message, the phone hangs up automatically if no key is pressed for 8 seconds.

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