Philips CD285 - Manual (Page 33)

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Tip
When you access the answering machine •
remotely, you are recommended to set the
ring delay to[Toll saver] mode. This is a cost
effective way to manage your messages. When
there are new messages, the answering machine
picks up the call after 3 rings; When there is no
messages, it picks up the call after 5 rings.
Remote access
You can operate your answering machine when
you are away from home. Simply make a call to
your phone with a touch tone phone and enter
your 4-digit PIN code.
Note
The remote access PIN code is the same as •
your system PIN. The preset PIN is 0000.
Change the PIN code
1
Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] >
[Remote access] > [Change PIN], then
press [OK] to confirm.
2
Enter the old PIN, then press [OK] to
confirm.
3
Enter the new PIN code, then press [OK]
to confirm.
4
Enter the new PIN code again, then press
[OK] to confirm.
The handset displays a confirmation »
request.
5
Press [Save] to confirm.
The setting is saved. »
Activate/deactivate the remote access
You can allow or block remote access to the
answering machine.
1
Select [Menu] > [Answ. Machine] >
[Remote access], then press [OK] to
confirm.
2
Select [Activate]/[Deactivate], then press
[OK] to confirm.
The setting is saved. »
Access the answering machine
remotely
1
Make a call to your home number with a
touch tone phone.
2
Enter when you hear the
announcement.
3
Enter your PIN code.
You now have access to your »
answering machine, and you can now
listen to the new messages.
Note
You have 2 chances to enter the correct PIN •
code before your phone hangs up.
4
Press a key to carry out a function. See
the Remote access commands table
below for a list of available functions.
Note
When there is no message, the phone hangs •
up automatically if no key is pressed for 8
seconds.
Remote access commands
Key Function
1 Repeat the current or listen to the
previous message.
2 Listen to messages.
3 Skip to the next message.
6 Delete the current message.
7 Switch the answering machine on.
(not available when you listen to the
messages).
8 Stop listening to the message.
9 Switch the answering machine off.
(not available when you listen to the
messages).
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