Remote Access; Cordless Handset; Screening Calls From The Handset - GE 28821 Series User Manual

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 mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.
. Press the caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER.
. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu, press the caller ID-volume
( 6 or 5) to select HANDSET ACCESS submenu.
. Press the mute/menu OK button to access the answering system. ANSWERER
REMOTE ACCESS shows on the display.
• Press the PLAY/STOP
• When you are finished listening to your messages, press the
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 mute/menu OK button to go to the main menu.
. Press the caller ID-volume ( 6 or 5) button to scroll to ANSWERER.
. Press the mute/menu OK button to enter the menu, press the caller ID-volume
( 6 or 5) to select HANDSET ACCESS submenu.
. Press the mute/menu OK button to access the answering system.
5. Listen as the caller leaves a message.
6. Press the TALK
END/cancel button to stop screening the call.
5
button to play the message.
or SPEAKER buttons to speak to the person or press the
END/cancel button to