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 code on page 11 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.You can also enter one of the following remote commands.

Command

Function

1Play all messages.

2Play only new messages.

3Delete the current message (during playback).

33Delete all messages.

4Repeat the current 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 keys 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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