Listening to messagesAfter you answer the new message alert, youcan listen to the messages as follows.n When the remote access code is set to“Inactivate”:Press 4 to play the new message duringthe announcement.n When the remote access code is set to“Activate”:1 Enter the remote access code(page 47) during the announcement.2 Press 4 to play the new message.Note:R Within 10 seconds after listening to newmessages, you can press #9 during thecall to turn off the new message alert by acall feature.R Even if the unit makes a new message alertcall, the handset redial list does not showthe record. However, on the base unit rediallist it is shown as “Message alert”.Remote operationUsing a touch-tone phone, you can call yourphone number from outside and access theunit to listen to messages or changeanswering system settings. The unit’s voiceguidance prompts you to press certain dialkeys to perform different operations.Remote access codeA 3-digit remote access code must be enteredwhen operating the answering systemremotely. This code prevents unauthorizedparties from listening to your messagesremotely. The default setting is “111”.Important:R To prevent unauthorized access to thisproduct, we recommend that you regularlychange the remote code.Handset1 MMENUN#3062 Enter the desired 3-digit remote accesscode.3 MSAVEN a MOFFNDeactivating remote operationPress * in step 2 on “Remote access code”,page 47.R The entered remote access code is deleted.Using the answering systemremotely1 Dial your phone number from atouch-tone phone.2 After the greeting message starts, enteryour remote access code.3 Follow the voice guidance prompts asnecessary or control the unit usingremote commands (page 47).4 When finished, hang up.Voice guidancen When the English voice guidance isselectedDuring remote operation, the unit’s voiceguidance starts and prompts you to press1 to perform a specific operation, or press2 to listen to more available operations.n When the Spanish voice guidance isselectedTo start the voice guidance, press 9. Thevoice guidance announces the availableremote commands (page 47).Note:R If you do not press any dial keys within 10seconds after a voice guidance prompt, theunit disconnects your call.Remote commandsYou can press dial keys to access certainanswering system functions without waiting forthe voice guidance to prompt you.For assistance, please visit www.panasonic.com/support 47Answering SystemTGF34x_en_1201_ver043.pdf 47 2014/12/01 16:22:19