AT&T 1337 User Manual
Answering System 1337
• Installation
• Answering System Operation
• Remote Operation
Installation
Setting Up the System
Follow these steps to set up your new answering system for proper operation.
1.
Install the battery:
and sliding it down. Insert the battery, then replace the cover.
2.
Connect the line cord:
and plug other end into a modular wall jack for your telephone line.
3.
Connect your telephone:
Plug your telephone set cord into the TEL SET jack located at the rear of the answering system.
4.
Connect the power cord:
marked POWER. Plug the power transformer into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall
switch.
You should use only the power cord supplied with your answering system. If you need a replacement cord,
call the National Sales and Service Center at 1-800-222-3111.
Remove the battery cover on the left side of the unit by pressing in on the cover
Plug one end of the line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the rear of the unit,
(If you do not wish to connect a telephone to the system, go to step 4)
Plug the right-angle plug on the power cord into the answering system jack
Formatting Digital Memory
When you connect the unit to an electrical outlet, the system automatically begins formatting digital
memory. This takes about 4 minutes.
While the system is formatting memory, the Message Indicator Light flashes rapidly on and off. The
Message Window begins to count down from 64 to 0. You cannot use any system features while the
formatting routine is in progress, but you may wish to look through the rest of this manual and review
instructions for other features.
When the formatting of the unit’s memory is completed, the Message Indicator Light stops flashing (but
remains on) and the Message Window shows 0. The 0 blinks on and off slowly to indicate that you need to
record an announcement.
NOTE:
the system alternates between the usual display and the message Lo. You should install a battery
so that there is backup power to save messages in the event of a power failure.
If you did not install a battery, or if the battery is low on power or installed incorrectly,
System Reset
If the system does not record messages when memory is available, or otherwise malfunctions, press
RESET. (The RESET button is on the right side of the unit and is recessed to prevent your pressing it
accidentally.)
CAUTION:
described on this page. The announcement and any messages stored in memory are deleted. The
Remote Access code also returns to the factory setting of 10.
When you press RESET, the system begins the four-minute formatting routine
Answering System Operation
Before usi ng your new answering system, you sho ul d record an outgoing announcement . This is the
announcement that callers will hear when the system answers a call.
1.
Prepare your announcement:
your name, telephone number, and a short message after the beep. I will return your call as soon as I
can. Thank you.
NOTE:
memory is shared between the announcement and all messages and memos. The briefer your
announcement, the more memory there will be to record messages.
2.
Hold down ANNC:
front of the unit. While you are recording, the Message Window shows the length of the
announcement in seconds.
3.
Speak toward the front of the unit
4.
Release ANNC
The unit beeps to indicate that it is no longer recording. If the recording was successful, the current
message count (0 if you are using the system for the first time) shows in the Message Window. If the
announcement was cut off or was unsuccessful for some other reason, the display in the Message Window
blinks to let you know that you need to try again.
The maximum length of an announcement is 1 minute. A total of about 7 minutes of
The system beeps once to indicate that it is recording from the microphone in the
when you are finished.
Example: “Hello. I can’t come to the phone right now. Please leave
in a normal tone of voice.
Playing Back Your Announcement
To play back your announcement, quickly tap (press and release) ANNC.
IMPORTANT:
one second, the system erases the existing announcement and begins recording a new one.
Be sure to release ANNC quickly. If you hold the button down for more than
While you play back your announcement, the Message Window shows AP (Announcement Playback). If
necessary, adjust the VOLUME control.
Message Volume Control
You can use the message VOLUME control to adjust the volume of the system’s speaker. Slide the switch
until you find a comfortable level .
Automatic Answering Operation
After you have recorded your announcement, the Message Indicator Light should be on, indicating that the
system is ready to answer calls. The Message Window shows the number of messages stored in memory (0
if no messages have been received).
If the Message Indicator Light is not on, press and release ON/OFF to turn the s ystem on.
NOTE:
When the system answers a call, the caller hears the announcement you recorded, followed by a beep.
While the system is taking a call, the Message Window displays --.
After the beep, the system begins recording your caller’s message. After a message is received, the
Message Window shows the total number of messages stored and the Message Indicator Light blinks.
NOTE:
is still speaking after 1 minute, is silent for more than 7 seconds, or if the system’s memory ru ns
out, the system beeps once and hangs up.
To record callers’ messages, be sure the MESSAGES switch is set to YES.
To conserve memory, messages are limited to a maximum of 1 minute each. If the caller
Bypassing the Announcement
People who call frequently can press * (on touch tone phones only) when the announcement begins. The
system skips the rest of the announcement, beeps, and begins recording.
No Answer Operation
If you do not want your system to answer calls, press and release ON/OFF; the Message Indicator Light
turns off.
NOTE:
When you turn off the Automatic Answering feature, the system picks up calls only after 10 rings. It does
not play the announcement; instead it beeps twice. You can then enter a remote command.
The ON/OFF button does not affect any other answering system features.
Announce Only
If the Auto matic Answering feature i s on, you may al so set your system to pla y your announcement
without recording messages. This feature is often used by businesses such as movie theaters and doctors’
offices.
1. Set the MESSAGES switch to NO.
2. Change your announcement if necessary.
Example: “
now. If you call back after nine o’clock in the morning, I’ll be available to talk to you. Thanks.”
When the system is set to answer calls without recording messages, the message window displays AO
(Announce Only), as shown in Figure 1. When a call comes in, the system answers the call, plays your
announcement, and then hangs up.
When the Announce Only feature is turned on, you can still access your answering machine if you are away
from home (to change your announcement, turn the system on or off, or record a memo).
Hello. This is Chris. Sorry to miss your call, but I can’t come to the phone right
Screening Your Calls
To screen your calls, set the system to answer calls and adjust the VOLUME control so you can hear the
announcement and a caller’s message on the system’s built in speaker.
If you decide to take a call, lift the handset of any telephone on the same line. The system will stop
recording and reset to answer calls.
NOTE:
switchhook or press STOP.
If the announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone
Ring Select
Set the RINGS switch to 2, 4, or TS (Toll Saver) to choose the number of times the phone rings before the
system answers.
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Set to 2 if you want the system to answer all calls on the second ring. This is the factory
setting.
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Set to 4 if you want the system to answer all calls on the fourth ring.
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Set to TS if you want the system to answer calls on the second ring if you have messages and
on the fourth ring if you do not have messages.
Toll Saver
Use the Toll Saver setting when you will be calling from another location to check for messages. If you
have messages waiting, the system will answer after two rings. If there are no messages, the phone will
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