Can I turn off the digital Answering Machine and use my Comcast voicemail feature?
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Yes, I've done the same thing. In fact, the comcast feature became the default when I selected the service.
2160260
Yes, the talking caller ID can be shut off on either or both the base unit and the handset. In fact the ladies voice is robotic and not very pleasant. Pronunciation is bad.
2120193
Yes, you can set up a password for the answering machine. When you call your home, as the message is playing, you enter the code and it will play your messages. The manual has several codes that will help you play, skip, delete, etc. I made a credit card sized "cheat" list of all the codes for my wallet.
66139
When you listen to the voicemail it gives you the option to delete it right after listening to it by pushing 7 on the dialpad.
134548
Yes, simply press the [ANSWER ON/OFF] button to turn on or off the answering machine.
1926585
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.
83355
Yes, Jean, according to the Operating Instructions booklet, the "Talking Caller ID" can be turned off.
434413
No, it's built into the base. But I believe you can turn the answering part off.
382061
I believe so. It has an option called Visual Voicemail where you see who called, the date, time etc. I think once you have listened to the voicemail you will have the option to lock it.
684082
I left the attendant feature at factory default which I recall as answering after 4 or 5 rings. I think I also recall that it can be turned off. I've been quite pleased with the system overall. It has all the important features and it was easy to install. We mounted and wired it on plywood then fastened the plywood to the wall alongside the Telco entrance. We also mounted a plain old telephone on the same plywood and used the X16 bypass connection so we wouldn't be totally dead if the system died.
87123
I have no idea. I do not use the answering machine feature. I have voice mail!
477024
Hello Simon, Unfortunately no. You can turn off the voice prompt, so you will not here the voice. But the key strike tones are always there. Thanks. Fortress 253 468 0196
1069348
you have the option of using the answer machine or not. I do not as I get my messages through my phone service.
432660
Yes, you have the option of either having the message volume on or off. You can decide whether you want to be able to monitor your calls by hearing the message and the reply or you can set it for a silent mode and check it at any time later.
1686473
I really don't know. In my house of the 26 years, I did respond to voice mails, if they happened to go to the phone rather than my AT&T; coverage. However, I am having a problem with my phone system in my rental space and I have to call AT&T; regarding retrieving the messages. My service is really messed up and AT&T; has tried to fix it, but I think it needs jands on tech support instead of turning off my internet also for periods of time. Sorry, that I am no help. I try not to buy an answering machine, but there was no choice with this phone.
31142
Yes you can. Go into the Caller ID menu, there is a "talking caller ID" selection which can be turned off byscrolling to off and then hitting "save".
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I am so glad you asked, because I didn't know, so I looked and it does have an on/off for the answering machine. Cool!