Tip 1 of 4

You may have set the number of rings to answer to one of two Toll Saver options. 2/4 instructs the answering system to answer after two rings if there are new, unplayed messages. If there aren’t any new messages, the system will answer after four rings. The 4/6 option instructs the answering system to answer after four rings if there are new, unplayed messages. If there aren’t any new messages, the system will answer after six rings. Both options are designed to save you long distance charges if you are checking for messages remotely.

To reset the number of rings to answer, press SET UP twice, then use MEMO/REPEAT and ANNOUNCE/SKIP. Your options are from two to seven rings, plus the two Toll Saver options. Consult your User’s Manual for details.

 

Tip 2 of 4

Make sure your answering system is On. Press ON/OFF until you hear The Machine is On and the button illuminates.

 

Tip 3 of 4

You may need to reset the Telephone Answering System. Complete the following steps to reset the Telephone Answering System:
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

Step 2: Wait a few minutes and then reconnect the power to the telephone base.

Step 3: Set the day and time.

 

Tip 4 of 4

If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service to identify certain callers, there may be an incompatability between the distinctive ring patterns and the answering system’s ability to answer at the designated number or rings.