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This cordless answering system allows you to retrieve messages and access
other features even when you are away from your home or office. You can
also use the cordless handset to access answering system features when
you are within range of the base.
Whether you are using the cordless handset or calling from a touch tone
phone, you press the same buttons. The only difference is the way you
connect with the answering system.
Call Screening
You can use the cordless handset to listen to callers as they leave messages.
You can speak to a caller by pressing
P
.
To monitor a call:
1
If the handset is away from the base, press
a
.
2
To end monitoring without taking the call, press
a
or put the
handset in the base.
Connect with the Answering System
From the Cordless Handset
When the RINGER is set to
ON
,the
appears to let you know you have
new messages. To access the answering system:
1
Press
a
on the handset, and wait for the ANS SYS light to
go on. The screen displays your Remote Access Code.
2
The system announces the number of messages, and then beeps
twice.
3
After the two beeps, the system is ready to accept a command (see
page 33 for a list of commands).
4
To end the connection with the answering system, press
a
or return the handset to the base.
From a Touch Tone Phone
1
Dial your telephone number.
2
When the outgoing announcement begins to play, enter your
Remote Access Code.
3
The system announces the number of messages, then beeps twice.
4
After the two beeps, the system is ready to accept a command.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
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