Turn Remote Access On Or Off; If You Forget To Switch On Your Answer Machine - BT BT8500 Quick Setup And User Manual

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Turn remote access on or off

You cannot turn Remote access On until you have set a remote access PIN.
The default setting is Off.
1. Select Menu, Answer Phone is displayed, press Select.
2. Press until Settings is displayed, press Select.
3. Press to highlight Remote access and press Select.
4. On/Off is displayed, press Select.
5. Press or

If you forget to switch on your answer machine

Remote Access must first be enabled to allow you to switch on the answer
machine remotely.
1. Call your number from another phone and let it ring. After 20 rings the machine
will switch on and answer your call.
2. Press * and enter your 4 digit remote access PIN when prompted. You can play
back your messages. If you do not choose to switch your answer machine On, it
will switch off when the call is ended.
to display On or Off and select Save. Saved will be displayed.
If you need some help, call us on 0800 145 6789* or go to bt.com/producthelp