25Security Code (for answering system)You can access the answering system from a tone dialing telephone in another (remote)location. The security code is required for remote access, and it prevents unauthorizedaccess to your answering system.1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.3. Press CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.4. Press MUTE/PROG button to confirm.5. Press the CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to the SECURITY CODE menu.6. Press MUTE/PROG button to enter the menu. SECURITY CODE 1 2 3 shows in thedisplay.7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your new 3-digit security code. The default setting is123.8. Press the MUTE/PROG button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and thenew security code shows in the display.NOTE: If you make a mistake, use the DELETE button to backspace and erase thewrong digit.Area Code1. Make sure your phone is OFF (not in talk mode).2. Press the MUTE/PROG button to go to the main menu.3. Press CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to HANDSET SETUP.4. Press MUTE/PROG button to confirm.5. Press the CALLER ID-VOL (or) button to scroll to the AREA CODE menu.6. Press MUTE/PROG button to enter the menu. SET AREA CODE - - - shows in thedisplay. The default setting is - - -.7. Use the touch-tone pad to enter your 3 digit area code.8. Press the MUTE/PROG button to confirm. You will hear a confirmation tone and thenew area code shows in the display.NOTE: To restore the default setting to - - -, press and release DELETE when“SET AREA CODE” shows in the display.RegistrationThis setting may be made with the expandable handsets. Your handset is pre-registeredand ready to use. It is not recommended that handset be registered again unlessabsolutely necessary.