Remote access, Command Function | VTech CS6124-31, CS6124-2 guide

Answering system operation

Remote access

A two-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19; see Remote access code on page 23 to change it.

1.Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.

2.When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit security code.

3.Then you can enter one of the following remote commands.

Command

Function

1Play all messages.

2Play only new messages.

3Delete the current message (during playback).

33Delete all old messages.

4Repeat the current message (during playback).

44Skip to the previous message (during playback).

5Stop.

*5	Hear a list of remote commands.

6Skip to the next message (during playback).

*7	Record a new announcement.

8End the call.

0Turn the answering system on or off.

4.Hang up or press 8 to end the call.

•If you do not press any key after you enter the remote access code, all new

messages play. If there are no new messages, all old messages play.

•Once the new messages have played, the telephone announces the help menu options. If you do not press any key within 20 seconds, the remote access call automatically disconnects.

•When the answering system is turned off, the telephone answers after 10 rings, and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.”

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Contents

Online user’s manual Congratulations Table of contents Appendix Display screen messages Handset and telephone base Index Parts checklist Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Wall mounting optional Battery installation Battery charging Handset layout Charge light MENU/SELECT Telephone base layout Delete Ringer volume telephone base Telephone settingsUsing the menu Ringer volume handset Clear voicemail To manually turn off these indicatorsLCD language To select a language Set date and time To change the settingKey tone Set date/time, then press MENU/SELECT Home area code Dial modeWebsite Telephone operation Temporary tone dialing Temporary ringer silencingFind handset Multiple handset use for multi-handset models only Chain dialing Delete a redial entry Redial listReview and dial from the redial list Directory Add a directory entry To start an alphabetical search Review and dial from the directoryAlphabetical search Review. Press MENU/SELECT again Edit a directory entry Delete a directory entry Call log About caller IDInformation about caller ID with call waiting Memory match Missed call indicatorReview and dial from the call log View dialing options Save a call log entry to the directory Delete the call log entries Call log display screen messages Answer ON/OFF Answering system settingsAnswering system setup Call screening Number of rings Remote access codeMessage alert tone Recording time Voice language Record your own announcement AnnouncementPlay or delete your own announcement Answering system and voicemail Answering system operationMessage capacity Message playback New message indicationCall intercept To play messages with the telephone base To delete all messages with the telephone base Delete all messagesRecord, play or delete memos To delete all messages with a handset Message window displays Window display Description Remote access Command Function Appendix Display screen messages Handset light Handset and telephone base indicatorsHandset screen icons Telephone base light Battery Battery needs charging when There is no dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all Cannot dial out Charge light is off Low battery shows on the handset screenTelephone does not ring when there is an incoming call My handset beeps and is not performing normally My caller ID features are not working properly Hear other calls when using the telephoneHear noise on the cordless handset and the keys do not work Out of range or no pwr at base shows on the handset screen Cannot retrieve voicemail messages Cannot hear any messages from the handset Outgoing announcement is not clearAnswering system does not record messages Messages on the answering system are very difficult to hear Answering system does not respond to remote commands Common cure for electronic equipment Important safety instructions Maintenance Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersOperating range About cordless telephones Rbrc seal Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover? How do you get warranty service? FCC, Acta and IC regulations FCC Part Technical specifications Industry Canada Index Index All rights reserved. Version 7 03/12