Vtech CS6649-2 User Manual - Page 34

About the built-in answering system and voicemail service For message recording, your telephone has a built-in answering system, and it also supports voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider (subscription is required, and fee may apply). The main differences between them are: Category Built-in answering system Voicemail from telephone service Storage Messages are stored in the telephone base. Messages are stored in a server or system provided by your telephone service provider. You messages will not be deleted automatically. You have to delete your message manually. Your messages may be automatically deleted after a period of time. Contact your telephone service provider for more details. Category Built-in answering system Voicemail from telephone service Method to retrieve messages When you received new messages, the handset and the telephone base both display XX new messages, and the /PLAY/ STOP light on the telephone base flashes. When you receive new messages, the handset and the telephone base display and New voicemail. To retrieve messages, usually there are two ways: • Press /PLAY/ STOP on the telephone base; or • Access remotely with an access code. To retrieve messages, you need an access number and/or a password provided by your telephone service provider. 27