I'm looking for an answering machine that is forgiving - in the sense that if I inadvertently press erase and not backup, that I'm given a warning.
87122
Actually I don't think this particular phone will "forgive" you! Although I haven't had the occasion, I do think it erases right away. You can probably view the manual at the VTech website to get a specific answer.
87123
I have no idea. I do not use the answering machine feature. I have voice mail!
87124
This system does not have that option. It deletes when button is pushed, without comment.
87125
my v-tech announces "to delete all messages press delete again " thus i think it does give warning that delete is next
87126
Keep on looking. When I press the "delete" button, I hear "message deleted." No confirmation requested.
1169451
I followed the directions in the instructions and it allowed me to cancel the answering machine.
277279
That's the same problem I had. The numbers on the keypad of the phone stopped working, prohibiting me from retrieving voice mail. I got rid of the V-tech phone and bought a Panasonic. Works much better and has a "call block" feature to prevent annoying telemarketers from calling!
134548
Yes, simply press the [ANSWER ON/OFF] button to turn on or off the answering machine.
1671131
No this is a regular phone so you'll need a voicemail service or answering machine (if they still exist).
986884
I bought only the "extra" handset portion of the phone to use in a spare bedroom, which, of course, does not have the answering machine function. Sorry I couldn't help you.
82719
Sorry, but I don't use the answering system it offers, but a voicemail my phone company provides. I can of course check that from any handset. Not sure about the built in answering system and its accessibility from handsets.
2026008
If I understand your question, I think this answering machine is so basic that it doesn't do any fancy moves. I only need a simple machine, so I suspect you can't do what you are wanting.
298962
Yesm it has an answering component. I'm sorry, I don't use stored numbers and cannot answer.
1228141
I believe there is only because, long ago, I remember activating the beep to remind me of new messages. Then, later, I deactivated it. It should say how in the manual, as I doubt I could have ever figured that out myself.
1222942
I know of no provision for this, but you might in the announcement, state that the machine does not take messages.
173916
Yes. At the base unit there is a button to turn the answer machine off. This is a great system and voice quality is amazing. I definitely recommend the system
125842
Does the answering machine have any sort of surge protection? My current one gets kicked off the system about three times a week, requiring a new message. Thanks -
788964
I can't find one. We already had 1 accident calling them in error. But the rest of the features are great.
2173528
Yes there is, next to the speaker button is an Answer button for line one and line two. push them and follow prompts to put a message on. also your telephone service provider may have an answering service available.
1455622
No, there is no answering machine, just plain cordless phone and this is what I need because my phone line is shared with my fax machine.
911036
No answering machine unfortunately. But, it has a booster button that amplifies the volume of the handset.