Answers To Commonly Asked Questions - Southwestern Bell FA970 Owner's Manual

4. Follow the remote message playback procedure.
Remote message retrieval will not work when calling from a rotary or push button
pulse dialing phone, unless a tone generator is used.
Also, some touch tone phones only output tones for a fraction of a second. If you
experience difficulty with remote operation, try another phone, or use a separate
tone generator.

ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Section One-General
Q. My answering machine won't work. What do I do?
A. You may need to reset your machine. Refer to the "To Reset" section on
page13. If that doesn't work, call the Toll Free Help line at 1-800-366-0937
Monday Friday 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM and Saturday 8:30AM - 12:30 PM (EST).
Q. Why are the message LED indicators flashing?
A. Refer to the "LED Indications" section on page 7.
Q. Can my unit be left on for a long period of time?
A. Your unit is designed to be on 24 hours a day.
Q. My AC Adaptor feels warm to the touch. Is this normal?
A. It is characteristic of your AC Adaptor to feel slightly warm. There is no need to
be alarmed.
Q. Will my unit operate in a very cold or hot environment?
A. Your unit is designed to perform most efficiently at room temperature. However,
it can be used in environments ranging from 50° to 120° Fahrenheit.
Q. How do I know my machine is set to answer calls?
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