can you turn off the answering machine feature?
1326053
yes you can. What you can't easily do is to turn off the ringer if you are trying not to answer the phone call.
1326054
Yes, there is a toggle button. We use it with Vonage and toggle it off so we get Vonage emails instead.
434413
No, it's built into the base. But I believe you can turn the answering part off.
1747967
nc - Yes! Ringer can be turned off; answering system can be turned off. Base and handset have independent ringers, btw.
1936707
I don't use the answering machine at all. I use my internet online message center so it forwards any messages to my cell phone. You can just turn it off if you like. The phone is great!
2033893
I couldn't find anything in the manual on if you can turn this feature off. I happen to like this feature.
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.
1843565
yes you can turn off each phone seperately or not. Each also can have their own call tone. No you don't have to hear the recorded message. you can hear or not hear the incoming call.
134548
Yes, simply press the [ANSWER ON/OFF] button to turn on or off the answering machine.
1641050
Yes. Press Hold and then press dial to make it accessible. Or to get rid of it so you won't be ear dialing just press hold again.
1256413
Just checked. It has a Handset setting and then a volume setting that you can turn down to mute. It does not have one button if that is what you want. I really like this phone. We have had our set for several years. Good volume and quality. Also, it is one of the few phones with a handset phone jack for plugging in a head set. In fact I just order this phone again to replace 2 others in the house that have aged and are not working well.
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".
1560673
Yes; On front of base unit, push "answer on" red button to turn off. When red light is off, answering machine is off.
83355
Yes, Jean, according to the Operating Instructions booklet, the "Talking Caller ID" can be turned off.
173917
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!
2023941
Yes, ringers can be turned off. Access the menu for ringer volume and set to lowest point which is off, this must be done for each handset.
785003
Mom - You can turn Voice Announce Caller ID off using the handset Menu. Thanks!
852931
Yes ... There is an option under menu>settings>caller id annc to turn off base, remotes or both