Vtech SN5147 User Manual - Page 56

Temporary ringer silencing When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. The next call rings normally at the preset volume. To silence the handset ringer: • Press MUTE or CANCEL on the cordless handset. The handset displays and Ringer muted. To silence the base ringer: • Press MUTE on the telephone base. 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. Your messages will not be deleted automatically. You have to delete your messages manually. Your messages may be automatically deleted after a period of time. Contact your telephone service provider for more details. Method to retrieve messages When you received new messages, the handset displays XX New messages, and the red LED light on the telephone base flashes. When you received new messages, the handset displays and New voicemail. Method to retrieve messages To retrieve messages, usually there are two ways: • Press on the telephone base; or • Access remotely with an access code. To retrieve messages, you need an access number and/ or a passcode provided by your telephone service provider. 50