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Answering system
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Answering system settings
Answer on/o
By default, the answering system is on and ready to record
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the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming
messages.
To turn the answering system on or o:
Using a cordless handset:
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press
MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Answering sys,
then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to Answer ON/OFF,
then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press CID or DIR to highlight On or Off, then
press MENU/SELECT to save the setting. You hear
a confirmation tone.
When the answering system is on, the handset
shows ANS ON.
Using the telephone base:
 Press /ANS ON/OFF to turn
the answering system on or
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is turned on, it announces,
“Calls will be answered.” If the
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it announces, “Calls will not be
answered.”
When the answering system is on, the light next to /ANS ON/OFF
will be on.
Note: If the answering system is off and there is an incoming call, the system answers after
ten rings and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.” For more information about
remote access, see page 123.
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Play messages
>Answering sys
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Record memo
>Answer ON/OFF
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ANSWER ON/OFF
>On