GE 28118 Telephone User Manual


 
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Remote Access
You may access the answering system with the cordless handset or from any tone-dial
compatible telephone.
Cordless Handset
Use the corresponding handset keys just like you would use the base buttons (see “Answering
System Setup”). The button functions are located on the handset above each number key. For
example, to play messages:
1. Press the menu ok/mute button to go to the main menu.
2. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER MSG.
3. Press the menu ok/mute button to access the answering system. ANSWERER REMOTE
ACCESS shows on the display.
4. Press the play/stop button to play the message.
5. When you are finished listening to your messages, press the end button to exit.
Screening Calls from the Handset
Use the handset to screen calls even when you can’t hear the answering system.
When the answering system picks up:
1. Press the menu ok/mute button to go to the main menu.
2. Press the vol/CID ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER MSG.
3. Press the menu ok/mute button to access the answering system. CALL SCREENING shows
on the display.
4. Listen as the caller leaves a message.
5. Press the talk or speaker buttons to speak to the person.
Accessing the Answering System from Another Location
You can access your answering system from any touch-tone phone by entering your 3-digit
security code during the playing of outgoing announcement or after you hear the outgoing
announcement.
1. Dial the telephone number to which the answering system is connected.