Remote Access - Philips DECT CD170 User Manual

Note
•
Ensure that the answering machine is switched
on before this feature can be applied.
Tip
•
When you access the answering machine
remotely, you are recommended to set the
ring delay to [ECONOMY] 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
Press MENU.
2
Select [ANSW MACHINE] >
[SETTINGS] > [REMOTE ACC.] >
[CHANGE PIN], then press OK to
confirm.
3
Enter the old PIN, then press OK to
confirm.
4
Enter the new PIN code, then press OK
to confirm.
5
Enter the new PIN code again, then press
OK to confirm.
The setting is saved.
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Activate/deactivate the remote access
You can allow or block remote access to the
answering machine.
1
Press MENU.
2
Select [ANSW MACHINE] >
[SETTINGS] > [REMOTE ACC.], then
press OK to confirm.
3
Select a new setting, 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.