Sharp UX-A760 Override Ringing, Programming the override code, Overriding the answering system

Override Ringing

This function allows selected callers using a touch-tone telephone to override the answering system's outgoing message and cause the machine to make a special ringing sound, alerting you that they are calling. This is useful when you are near the machine but only want to talk with certain callers, taking all other calls on the answering machine.

Programming the override code

To override the answering system, your callers must enter a 3-digit override code from their telephone. This code has been set to "009" at the factory. If you wish to change the code, follow the steps below.

Important! Make sure the override code is different from the remote code (page 36).

1Press F , , , and .

2Enter the desired 3-digit code.

3Press START .

4 Press to exit.

Override Ringing

Overriding the answering system

Your callers should follow the steps below to override the answering machine.

1 The caller calls your machine from a tone dial telephone. When the outgoing message begins, the caller

presses	on their telephone.
• The caller will hear a short beep, and
the outgoing message will stop.
2 The caller enters the override code
and then	.	Answering System
must re-enter the correct code within
• If an incorrect code is entered, the
caller will hear four beeps. He or she
10 seconds or the line will be		4.
disconnected.

3 Your machine will make a special ringing sound. Pick up the handset to answer the call.

• If you do not answer within 30 seconds, the outgoing message will play again and the caller can leave a message.

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