Configure your voice mail account before receiving messages.
Missing an important phone call is an inconvenience, particularly when you anticipate receiving important information during the call. Fortunately, most cell phones are equipped with voice mail accounts, allowing your callers to leave messages for you. After you purchase a new phone, set up your voice mail account immediately to ensure that you do not miss any messages. Set up the account before giving your phone number to others. The instructions for setting up your voice mail are located in your phone's user manual or on a sheet within the phone's package.
Instructions
1. Locate the voice mail setup instructions in your phone's user manual. Alternatively, locate the instructions by searching for "user manual" and your phone's model in a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo or Bing.
2. Dial the phone number associated with your voice mail account to access the system. The phone number is located in the setup instructions. For example, T-Mobile users press and hold the "1" button for several seconds to access the system.
3. Follow the automated prompts to set up your voice mail account. Record a greeting, your name, and choose a password to access the system. The password is usually a four-digit number, although it can be longer. For example, AT&T users choose passwords between four and fifteen digits.
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