I do not want to use the answering machine. Is it possible to turn it off and never have it turn itself on?
1069348
you have the option of using the answer machine or not. I do not as I get my messages through my phone service.
1069349
I have had no problems when I turn off the answering machine. I very like this phone very much hope this helps
148770
I have the KX-TG4772 model and turned off the answering system by pressing the "Answer On/Off" button on the right side of the base unit. When the red light above the button goes off, the answering system is disabled. You can also use the handset to turn the answering system off. On the handset, press menu #328 to turn answering system off. To turn it back on, press menu #327. Hope this helps.
911305
I can't figure out how to turn off the ringer...and it is loud. But maybe there is a way. However, if set, it will tell you who is calling...outloud...in a computerized voice. I haven't figured that out either. So...even if you can shut those things off I don't really recommend it. The cordless phone piece sits in a light-weight non-stable, plastic stand. Easy to knock over...very annoying. If you have already purchased, turning the ringer off is in the fine print...I'm sure!
1255863
yes, there is a message alert, I don't use it. You just have to turn it on.
2239359
The talking ID can be shut off by using the menu. I haven't shut mine off because there are times I can't get to the phone right away and it comes in handy.
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Yes, it can be shut-off but we really like it. Also the caller block system is terrific! It's an excellent buy. Hope this helps with your decision. Donna
1356129
Yes, the ringer can be turned off. The ringer is very annoying so we turned it off and allow the cordless phones let us know when a call comes in.
1869490
No. There's no way to toggle the light on or off manually, however you can leave the headpiece off the base and that will keep the light on but does not keep the phone line open so you can still receive incoming calls.
1797916
Yes. The ringer can be turned off by scrolling the menu until you see ringer. Once there, select ringer volume. Lower volume until ringer is turned off. I hope this helps.
773960
You can turn off the voice mail. You can also set how many seconds to wait before the voice mail picks up.
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Yes both can be shut off. The answering machine can be shut off for either line 1 or line 2 or both. The ringers for each handset and the base are independently controlled and can be set individually and shut off individually.
1608517
Yes, you can. The procedure is as follows:Press "Menu", then scroll down to "Initial Settings".Press "Select", then scroll down to "Talking Caller ID".Press "Select", then scroll down to either "Handset" or "Base unit".Press "Select", then scroll down to "Off".Press "Save".Press the "OFF" button.You are done.
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Hi Elsie, Yes you can turn off talking caller ID. thru options in the menu. Please see Ambar B;s answer (Feb.6) to see how. It;s not hard. Good luck. R.M.
1996573
Yes. There is a lighted button on the front of the machine, right above the words VTECH that allows you to turn off the answering machine.
667598
As noted with the previous answers, yes by means of an on/off switch, located on the base unit. Because I do not utilize my phone service `call answering', I DO use my answering machine as it is a great way of screening calls. When I receive unwanted calls, they most often hang up when the answering machine picks up. This also allows me to view those numbers I want to block.
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You can turned off. Using the base unit press the answering system on/off. Using a handset to turn off is menu # 328 ,to turn on menu #327 .
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You can turn the answering machine off...and I do believe that you can also turn down the answer volume. It's at my parents house , so I would have to check.