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Answering system
Answering system settings
Number of rings
You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after 2, 3, 4, 5, 
or 6 rings. You can also select Toll saver, which is explained below. Unless 
you change it, the answering system answers an incoming call after  
three rings.
To set the number of rings:
Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is idle.
Press 
 
CID or 
 
DIR to scroll to Answering sys,  
then press MENU/SELECT.
Press 
 
CID or 
 
DIR to scroll to Ans sys setup,  
then press MENU/SELECT.
Press 
 
CID or 
 
DIR to scroll to 
#
 of rings, then  
press MENU/SELECT.
Press 
 
CID or 
 
DIR to scroll and choose among  
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or Toll saver.
Toll saver - The answering system answers a call after two rings when 
you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new 
messages. This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid 
paying long distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.
Press MENU/SELECT to save your setting.
 NOTE: If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered through your telephone service 
provider, see Answering system and voicemail indicators on page 60.
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# of rings
 
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