Using the answering machine
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Keep a note of
your remote
access code by
writing it in the
space provided on
page 41.
Time saver
If you have set
the answer delay
to Time Saver,
your answering
machine will
answer after 2
rings if you have
new messages. If
you do not have
new messages it
will answer after 6
rings. This enables
you to hang up
if you hear more
than 2 rings before
you are connected,
saving you the
cost of a call. See
Answer delay,
page 28.
Remote access
You can operate your answering machine remotely from any tone
dialling phone by calling your Telstra F5050 and entering a 3-digit
security code.
The pre-set code is
321
. You can change this for added security.
To change the security code
1. Press
and hold
. The first digit of your current security
code is announced and will flash on the message counter.
2. Use
or
to change the digit then press
to
confirm. The new digit is announced.
3. You will be prompted to change digit 2 and 3. Follow the
procedure above for all 3 digits of your security code.
4. The new security code is announced once the change has been
completed.
Switch answering machine on
If you forget to switch on your answering machine, you can do it
from another phone.
1. Dial your phone number and after 10 rings your answering
machine will switch on.
