AT&T 5650 User Manual

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Table
of
Contents
Tcrss
Ars.:s-
Part?
C1lt.t:
2~
What
They
7;
Machine Operation
Ni-t
Mean
Making Calls
Ar,swering Calls
Speakerphone Operaiion 12
VOLUME
Controls 12
Adding the Handset or Base to a Call 13
Redial 13 Special Telephone Services 13 Temporary Tone 13
Page 14 Find 14 Operating Range 14 Using the
Intercom and Page 15
Handset Locator (Find) 16
Programmmg a Number
Into Memory 17
Dialing a Number Stored
in Memory
Directory Cards 17 Storing
a
Redial Number
in Memory 18
Programming a Pause in a
Memory Dial Phone Number 18
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Programmiong and Dialing Long
Numbers or Sequences
Changing or Replacing a
Stored Number 19
Answering System
At
Owration:
Announcements to Callers 20 VOLUME Control 2 1
Setting System to Answer Calls 22 Setting System to Announce Only 23
Ring Select 2 Toll Saver 24
Message Window and Indicators 24
Message Alert 2 5
The Base
4
3
7
11
11
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17
18
20
3
Listening to Your Messases Saving hilessages De!e:ing Messages
When the Memory Is Screening Incommg
',;I
Cails
Priorlty Callmg Recording a Telephone Ccrversat~z­Recording a Memo
The Access Code -.
.&lsu.ering S!steni Operation: Awa~ From The Base
Operating the Answering System
Using the Cordless Handset
Operating the Answering System
Using a Touch Tone Phone Away
From Your Home or Office Additional Message Operations 34 Voice Help Menu 35 The Outgoing Announcement Working With the Clock 36 The Access Code 36
Recording a Memo 37 Recording a Telephone Conversation 38 Call Monitoring Cali Intercept 39 Turning the Answering System
On or
Off
Batteries
About the Handset Charging !he Batteries 4
Replacing the Battery Pack 42 Replacing the Base Battery
Batteries
The Portable Cradle
About the Portable Cradle 43 Wall Mounting 44
Maintenance
Taking Care of Your Phone 46
In Case of Difficulty
Interference Information: Part
FCC
Rules
15
of Index Wall-Mounting Template Service Return Form
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Copyright
TM Trademark
1994
of
AT8T
ATBT.
All
r~ghts
reserved.
Quick
Telepllontt
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Reference
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Operation
Guide
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Before using your cordless phone for
the first time, you must leave the
handset in the base for at least
10
hours to fully charge the batteries.
NOTE:
cordless hagdset
If
you are planning to
any
distance from
take
the
the base, make sure that the handset and
base
antennas are extended fully
and that the telephone line
base
will
.the
is relatively
give
you
.
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stmight.
the
best
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reception
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cord
Doing
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the
this
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Making Calls

Hanging Up

If
you
sre near the base
place the handset In the base.
If
the handset is away from the
unit, press
To
hang up a speakerphone call,
press
If
you portable cradle, hang up.
NOTE:
lOfF
on the handset.
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on the base unit.
place
the
handset
first
Pressing
1-1
unit,
you
base
in the
press to
is the same
can
as picking up the receiver or pressing the switchhook. Pressing is the same as hanging up.
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Press
[m
on the handset, wait for dial tone, then dial the number from the handset.
To
make a phone, press and dial
call
using the speaker-
ij-1
the
number from the base unit.
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on the base unit,
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Answering Calls

If
the handset is in the base, just pick
up the handset.
When the handset is away from the
base, press
To answer a
phone, press
[PHONE]
call
(=]
on the handset.
using the speaker-
on the base unit.
When the handset is in the portable cradle, press
[-I
to answer the call.

Using the Speakerphone

To make a call, press
1-1
on the base unit, wait for dial tone, and dial the number on the base unit dial pad. When the person answers, speak toward the microphone.
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To hang up, press
loFf
on the base
unit.
To answer a call, press
[m]
and
speak toward the microphone.

Using Redial

Press
[-I
then
1-1
to redial the last number called from either the handset or the base.
,

Hold

Memory

When speakerphone a-ess
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put a call on hold
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To return to the call. press
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Mute When using the speakerphone, press
[MUTE]
microphone. To return to normal operation, press
[ME]

Using the Intercom

From the handset, press nal the base unit. Then press
,From the base unit, press and release
using
to temporar~iy turn off the
again.
L-1
When the other person answers, speak towara the microphone.
the harldset or
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HOLD
to
PHONE1.
[PAGE]
[m].
to signal the handset.
to sig-
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You must use the buttons on the base un~t to program numbers Into memory. To program a number Into memory. press phone number you w~sh to store. press number button from 1 to
You may use either the handset or the base to dial a stored number from memory. To dial ory, press
number button for the memory loca-
tion of the number you want to call.

Changing Channels

If a call, press the handset. If the noise is very loud, move closer to the base beidre changing channels or you might
lose the call.
[mi,
you experience interference during
m,
and then press
a
[-I,
(-1
d~al the tele-
a
9.
number from rrlem-
(MEMI,
and the
on the side of
,
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To end an intercom conversation, press
,I
on the handset or base unit.
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Using Find

Press on the base and hold
it down for two seconds to begin a
repeating paging tone at the handset.
When vou locate the handset, turn the
Find
feature off by pressing
the handset or
[-I
on the base.
(Continued)
on
QtLi~k
A
long
Signals
A
three-part warbling tone
A
page signal.
Four short
Reference
warbling tone
an
incoming call.
beeps
The batteries need charging.
Two
short
beeps
You are attempting to dial or use intercom, or use the answering
out
system, but are
Rapid
You
beeping
forgot
(In the earpiece)
to
press
of range.
ioFFJ
handset.
Guide
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on the
(ronti,rueci)
Recording Your Outgoing
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Announcement
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1.
Prepare your announcement.
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2.
Set the
6
3.
Press
wait
4.
Speak toward thebase tone of voice.
5.
When you have finished the announcement, press
ANNC
or
AO.
[wl,
for
the system to
SELECT
then
Switch
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.&&C
-la
bec
in
..
ISTOP!.
tc
rl
l~orral
A
four-part tone
Memory
The
A
long
Memory
The
Dial
number
bang
Dial
number
properly; store the number
One
beep
You
pressed a number
getting
A
repeating
a
dial
(when storing
numbers)
was
stored properly.
tone
numbers)
was
not
tone.
series
of
(when
stored
key
nine
storing
again.
after
short
beeps
You
have
placed
the
handset
in
the
n3moteholderMp~[oFFI.
One
bmp
The
messages
activated).
Repeating three
Prionty
every
15
seconds
answering system
(when Message Alert
beeps
call
has been
activated.
has
new
is

Automatic Answering Operation

The
answering system
is
ready
to
answer calls whenever the AUTO
ANSWER
on, press
Announce
Light is on.
If
the
light
is
AUTO ANSWER^.
Only
To set the system to answer calls
and
give
an announcement without taking messages, set the ANNC SELECT switch to AO. Ensure you have recorded an outgoing
announcement for AO.
Ring
Set the or
Select/Toll
RING
TOLL
SAVER.
Saver
SELECT Switch to
not
2.
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Listening to Your Messages

Ail
of
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Playmg
and release
Playing hold
New
[m
Your Messages: Press
PLAY..
Messa~;es Only: Press and
until the system begms play-
Ing messages. then release the button.
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Clearing Messages: Press and hold
,
:DELETE;
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Saving Messages: Unless you press
im,
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saves messages.
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Repeating a Message: Press and
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:
release
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playing at the beginning of the message. You may press and release many times
until the system beeps once.
the system automatically
(-1.
The
system resumes
1-1
as
you wish until you reach
the messages you want repeated.
Skipping a Message: Press and release resumes playing at
1-1.
The system
the
beginning of the next message. You may press and release
[FORWARD?
as many times as you wish until you reach the mes­sage that you want to hear.
Interrupting Message Playback: Press
and release
!m]
to interrupt any
message playback operation. Press
'and release
[m]
a
second time to reset the system and exit the mes­sage playback mode. ing else in the next
If
you do noth-
30
seconds, the
system will reset itself to the end of
the last message, so that none are
accidently erased.
as
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Recording a Memo

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1.
When the phone press
'~€M0/2
system to beep. Speak base
:
2.
To stop recording. press
in
a normal tone
IS
WAY
nor
an2
In
SSE
~vZ,i
tcba:2?2
of
vcx-c
STOP
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:rle

Recording a Telephone Conversation

1.
During a phone conversation, press
(-1,
and then inform your
caller that you are recording the call.
2.
To stop recording, press
!STOP;.

The Access Code

Displaying the Access Code at the
Base: Press
[CODE].
Changing the Access Code at the
Base: Press Press
-1
(-1,
then
I
CODE
(to increase the code
!.
displayed) or (to decrease the code displayed). Press
ml
when the number you want is displayed. You may use any two-digit
number from
10-99,
except
30.

Operating the Answering System Using the Cordless Handset

Establishing a Connect~on with the Answering System: Press on the cordless handset and wait for the ANS
SYS
Light to go on.
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Listening to Your Messages:
Press
[11
to listen to all of your
messages.
(Con
t~nued)
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Quick
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Operating the Answering System Using the Cordless Handset
Reference
(continued)
Guide
(corrtir,cced)
Operating the Answering System Handset
Using
(continued)
the Cordless
Press messages.
Press message.
Press messages.
Press to save messages. Press to repeat a message. Press Press to Interrupt message
playback (PAUSE).
Press playback mode.
The Outgoing Announcement: Press
a
to hear your outgoing announce­ment. Press your announcement.
The Clock: Press dayhime setting. Press change your dayltime setting.
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to
listen
to
del~ie a selected
'3
@
to skip a message.
a
@
13,
to
new
to delete
to exit message
then
@
@
to hear your
m,
all
to change
then
@
to
To
Record a Telephone
Conversation: While on call.
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ANSSYSj,
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versation.
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with state and federal
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regarding recording a telephone cail.
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you should begin the recording process and you are recordmg the call. Press
stop recording.
To
Check Answering System Status:
Press To Change Answering System Status:
Press
then
To
@I.
m,
then
to
record
ensure that
regulations
then
tell the caller
@.
the
you
press
ccr-
com;!y
that
to
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The Access Code: Press your access code. Press
'to change youreaccess code.
To Record a Memo: When the
phone is not in use, press record a memo.
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@I,
to hear
then
@
to
When urpacking your telephone. make sure
you
+lave
the following parts:
Base
Unit
with
Power Cord
Telephone
Line
Cord
f
u
Wall
Mounting
Scmws
and
Metal
Sleeves
Handset
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Portable
Cradle
This telephone requires a standard electrical outlet (1 10v
AC)
and a
modular telephone jack.
If
you have an older jack, you'll need
buy a modular jack adapter
TIP:
Save your sales receipt in
case
you need warranty service, and save the
carton and packing material for
storing
or
shipping.
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One
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8*
4vott
batter/
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!d
1
Choose a spot outlet
Your phone requires a mod~lar tele­phone lack and a standard outlet not be controlled the switch is ever turned
phone
and
(1
10v
will not operate.
near
a
telephone
AC).
The
by
an electrical
jack
eiecxcal
outlet skould
a
wall
s:*,,ltch:
off,
the
~f
NOTE:
To
avoid losing your announcement or messages stored in memory, you should leave the system
connected to
ing
the base battery.
2

Install the base battery

a. Turn the base over and hold
AC
power while chang-
it
with
the battery cover door away from
you.
To
release the battery cover, press the back of the set (Figure
b.
Attach the battery cap to the 9-volt
down
on the arrow and toward
1
).
battery included in the package (Figure
2)
and place the battery in
the compartment.
c.
Slide the battery door back
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into place.
Figure
Figure
1
2
The base battery is used to retain
memory in case of power failure.
When the base battery needs to be
replaced, the
LO
BAlT
BASE Light
on the base will go on.
3
Set DlAL
Set
the
if
you have touch tore sewice,
PULSE
MODE
DlAL
switch
MODE
switch to
TONE
or
if
you have dial pulse (rotary) service. If you have difficulty dialing. see page
49.
To change dial mode during a call. see Temporary Tone on page
4

Connect the telephone line cord

13.
The telephone line cord has a snap-in
plug on each end. Insert one of the plugs into the jack in the rear of the base unit. Insert the other plug into a telephone jack. Make sure the plugs snap into place.
5
Plug
in
the
power
cord Plug the AC adapter on the power cord into an electrical outlet not con­trolled
bv
a wall switch. When you
connect the unit to an electrical out-
let, the system automatically begins
formatting digital memory. This takes
about
80
seconds.
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0
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INTERCOM PROGRAM
LO
SATT SASE
1
HANDSET
0
IN
USE
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RINGER OFF 0 RINCEir
0
CHARGING
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CFE
MbTE
While the system is formatting memory, the flashes (Figure
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Window begins to count down from 63
to 0 followed by a 20-second
AUTO
ANSWER
1
)
and the Message
period where the message window displays
"-
-."
You cannot use any
system features while the formatting
routine is in progress.
When memory formatting has been completed, the
AUTO
ANSWER
Light stops flashing and remains on. Also, Window (Figure
CL
will blink
In
the Message
2)
to indicate that
you need to set the clock (see
page
10).
Light
Figure
2
NOTE:
If you did not install a battery, or if the battery is low on power or installed incorrectly, the
BASE
messages
Light goes on. To avoid losing
in
the event of a power
LO
BATT
failure, install a battery (see page
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(Con
8).
tinued)
6

Set the Clock

The
Clock feature
and !me of each message rece~ved.
To
set the clock:
a.Set the SPEAKER VOLUME
Control on the side of the base to a comfortable level.
NOTE:
must follow the steps quickly.
pause for more than system will announce the complete day and time setting. complete day and time and it is not correct, you
6b.
steps
To set
b.Press
You will hear a day of the week.
c.Press
To set
d.Press e.Press (to decrease) or
-
1-1
the correct hour. Make sure the hour
is correct for a.m. or p.m.
While setting the clock, you
need
It
is
helpful to review all
before you begin.
dsy
i=J,
!XZVI
until you hear the correct day.
hour
iCrOCKl
(to increase) until you hear
w~ll
record the day
If
you
30
seconds, the
If
you hear the
to start over at step
of
the
then
m*.
or
[FORWARD!
to hear an hour.
To set minutes
f.Press
g.
Press
1-1
correct minutes.
h.Press
and time.
To review day and time:
[CLOCKJ
1-1
(STOP]
to hear minutes.
(to decrease) or
(to increase) until you hear
.
You will hear the day na. Now press
Press
-1.
7
Set the RINGER Switches Two RINGER turn the telephone rrr~ers for
the handset or the
You can dial
w~th either one or both rrngers
Set the HANDSET and SPEAKEa­PHONE RINGER Switches on base unit to ring. When the Switches are se!
OFF,
RINGER light whenever RINGER
set to
8
Fill in the telephone number
On the handset, insert a pointed object into the hole in the window,
and gently pry up the window until pops out. Write your phone nljmber on the card and replace the window
9
Charge the handset batteries for
10
Place the handset in the base and let
the batteries charge for
You can use the cordless handset before the sure to return the handset to the base so it can :hge fully. The CHARG­ING Light on the base unit will light to show the batteries are charging. more information about the batteries. see pages
1
0

Check for dial tone

After the batteries are charaed. up the handset and extend;ts anten-
the phone will
OFF.
hours
Sw~!cn~s
Sass
or
answe-
ON
so the phone
not
OFF
Lights on the base
10
hours are up, but be
41
-42.
[PHONE]
The PHONE Light should light, and you should hear the dial tone. see "In Case of Difficutty," page
(0N.OFF)
ai1ob.v
yc,
e1:-rr
umt
or
calls
nor-3.
c"
wli
ring.
T9e
Switches
10
hours.
on the handset.
If
t2
r-
cC:
tr?
::
will
are
card
it
For
pick
not.
49.
:
You can make calls from the handset anywhere w~thin range of the base.
Usually when you use the handset close to the base. you won't have to extend the handset antenna. However, your phone both antennas fully extended.
Using
Pick up the handset and press The the HANDSET IN will both light. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number.
If press
[W]
wilf work best
the
handset:
PHONE
you
make a mistake when dialing,
Light on the handset and
to hang up, then press
to get dial tone again.
if
you always keep
USE
L~ght on the base
I;.
Hanging
If you are near the base you place the handset back n the base to end the call.
If
you are usmg the handset the base. you must press the call - otherw~se your phone
"off the hook" and callers w~ll get a s~gnal.
If you place the handset In the port~ble cradle. you must press call. If you forget, the handset w~ll sound a series of beeps.
To end a speakerphone call, press
on the base unit.
Answering
up:
Calls
cal
away
-
OFF
'OFF1
to end
to
er2
w~ll
kc-
2e
hsj
the
:OFF
You must always press before you can diai a call on the handset.
You can
using the switch on the side of the hand­set. See page
adj~ist the handset volume
12
for more information.
Using the speakerphone:
Press
SPEAKERPHONE
base will light. When you hear a dial tone over the speaker, dial the number on the base unit. When the person
answers, speak toward the microphone.
(It doesn't matter whether the handset is
in the base or not
speakerphone either way.)
[='I
NOTE:
handset or base, the Message Window shows display
dL
on
the
base unit. The
IN
USE
Light on the
-
you can use the
When making a call from the
The Message Window will
dL
until the call is ended.
When you receive a call, borh the
~f
handset and base unit will ring RINGER Switches are set to ON.
You can answer calls using :he handset, or by using the speakerphone at the base unit.
Using
If your phone rings when the handset is in the base, just pick up the handset and answer the call as you would on any other phone. Occasionally, especially when you pick up the handset between
rings, you may not be connected. If this happens, press
to connect the call.
If the handset rings when it's out of the base up the handset, extend the antenna and press
the
handset:
[MI
-
or in the portable cradle - pick
to answer the call.
on the handset
both
Telephone
Operation
(cor,ti,~ueci)
Using the speakerphone:
To
ans~rier
base
phone. handset is use the speakerphone either way.)
Hanging
To end a handset call, either place the
handset back in the base, or press
on the handset. To end a speakerphon~ call. press
on the base unit.
NOTE:
portable cradle, you must press to hang up, or
nal. If you forget to press handset
a
call,
press on the
unt
and speak toward the micro-
(It
doesn't matter whe!her the
in
the
base or not - you
up:
If
you place the handset in the
callers
will
get a busy sig-
I,
will
beep rapidly to remind you.
can
'OFF'
the

Speakerphone Operation

Answering Calls:
Press
micrz~bone.
Hanging
To
-
OFF
NOTE: Pressing
as picking up the handset on a regular phone. Pressing is the same as hanging up.
VOLUME
Handset VOLUME Control:
Slide the handset toward the top of the handset to increase, handset to decrease, the sound the handset. This will not affect what the other party
PHONE,
Up:
Pang
up
a
on the base.
Controls
or
toward the bottom of the
is
and speak
speakerphone
[PHONE]
VOLUME
hearing.
tc;*;ara
is the same
the
ca!l.
pr3s
Control
level
in
The base unit also works as a speaker-
phone. It allows you to make and receive calls without using the handset.
You can use the speakerphone while
the handset is in or out of the base.
Making Calls:
1.
Press SPEAKERPHONE IN USE Light will light.
2.
When you hear the dial tone over the speaker, dial the number manually or by Memory Dialing.
3.
When the party answers, speak toward the microphone.
I-1
on the base unit. The
-
either
SPEAKER
During the call you may want to use the SPEAKER VOLUME Control to adjust
the
speaker volume to a more comfort-
able listening level. (This doesn't affect
how your voice sounds to the caller that's controlled automatically.)
VOLUME Control:
-
If
someone you can join the conversation on speakerphone. Just press
IS
speaking on the handset.
the
:PHONE:
on the
base unit. (It's much like picking up an
extension.) Either party can then leave
the conversation by pressing
I
!OFF.
Likewise, if you're using the speaker­phone, someone at the handset can join the conversation by pressing the handset, then leave by pressing
[PHON€~
on
m.
The call will remain connected as long as either the handset or the speaker­phone remains on the line. (To discon-
nect the call, the buttons on the
base unit and handset must be
pressed
.)
If
you have dial pulse (rotary) telept-ior:e
service, this feature lets yoil enter
the
codes or tones needed to operate answering machines. or to use electron­ic banking
services.
calling cards. and
other special services.
First dial the call normally. Then turn on the Temporary Tone feature the
[mj
key. You can then press the
by
pressins
numbers or symbols you need and your
phone will send the proper signals.
To end the call, press
(,
or place the handset back in the base. The phone will automatically switch back to dial pulse.
The Temporary Tone feature will oper­ate most special services over a dial pulse line. However, some services may actually require a touch tone
line.
To be sure, ask the company that provides the special service.
Your
telephorle can redial the last number dialed from the handset or base. Press
press
[PHONE]
1-1.
for the dial tone, then
fhe phone number will
remain in the redial memory until you
dial another number.
Special
If
you subscribe to special services like
Telephone
Senices
call Waiting or Call Forwarding, press
and
release
I=]
on the handset
whenever you would normally press the
switchhook on a regular phone. This is
just like the Flash feature on some other
phones.
NOTE:
service,
If
you have touch tone
you
do not need to use the
Temporary Tone feature. This feature
is used only when the phone is set for dial pulse dialing.
(Con
tinuec
Telephone
Operation
(corltirlrretI)
You
can
use
the Page feature
base to signal someone at the handset To do so, press and release
on the base. This will sound a three-part paglng tone at the handset.
This feature is useful if you misplace the handset. To locate the handset using the
Find feature, press base and hold it down until you hear a second beep. This starts a repeating
paging tone at the handset, anda signal at the base {just to let you know that the feature
When you locate the handset, cancel the paging tone by pressing on the
handset, or The Find feature will turn itself off in
about three minutes turned it off before then.
is
en;.
L-1
[PAGE/FIND]
on the base.
if
you haven't
from
the
PAGE.FlN0
on the
For best handset and base antennas
the
;%hen uslng your handset away the base.
It
is a good idea to make a few tr;al
in and around your home or office
become familiar w~th the operating
in your particular surroundings.
If
You Go Out
If
you move out of range during a phone conversation, or interference. To improve reception. move closer to the base.
If
you try almost out of range, you will hear short beeps when you press closer to the base and press the call
remain "off the hook." If
you try to make a call when out of
range, you w~ll hear when yog press the base, and press
make the call.
perfornance
telephone lme cclrd
of
Range:
you
to
end a call when you are
-
otherwise your phone will
two
[-I.
PHONE^
keer,
SG!~
tl-e
as
vde''
fcrliy
extef-ws
fror-
will
hear noise
m.
:
shcrt beeps
Move closer to
again to
as
cz'ls
to
iar;e
two
Move
to end
Operating
Your cordless telephone operates at the
maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, your handset and base unit
can communicate over only a certain
distance
locations of the base unit and handset. the weather. and the construction of your home or office:
Range
-
which can vary with the
If you receive a call while you are out of
-
range, the handset might not ring it does ring, the call might not connect when you press the base, then press answer the call.
I-1.
Move closer to
i-I
again to
or if

Changing Channels

Your Cordless Answering System has an advanced 1 Ochannel
feature that minimizes the chance of
interference. Every time you answer or make a call, the provides the clearest channel.
Autoselect
~uto~elect"
5650
circuit
Telepho~le
Operation
continued)
In the udikely event you notice noise or interference while using your phone. press and
another of the
rekase
10
'JHANNEL~
to change to
available channels.
If
the noise doesn't clear, switch channels
again until you find
a
quiet
one. Your call will not be interrupted, and the message indicator on the base will display the number of the new channel for a few seconds. (Channels are indicated by
the symbols
number
CO
-
C9.)
The channel
is
also displayed when you remove the handset from the base, and when you press or
I=]
If
the noise is exceptionally loud, move
on the handset.
[B!,
jrlVTCM!
closer to the base before pressing
I-]
If
you
in the
mite
-
or you might lose the call.
do
lose the call, place the handset
ba~e
far
a few seconds, then
the
cail
again.
If
the noise or
interference continues, see "In Case of
Difficulty," on page
-
-
NOTE:
You
must be in range to
change channels.
while out
'might
lose
the
50.
If
bll.
you press
of
range,
you
!
NOTE:
I
I
intercom is about the same as for
I
regular telephone calls. You must
The
operating range for the
be within range to turn the Intercom
I
on or off, or to page someone at the
\
I
other end.
Paging Someone at the Other
If
you are at the handset, you can pase
End
someone at the base unit, and vice versa.
If
you are at the handset, press
and release
I-).
This will sound a three-part paging tone at the base unit. Press and release
to acti-
vate the intercom. You can then speak with the person at the base
unit through
the handset.
If
tie answering system in tht; base is busy answering a call or playing mes­sages, or tem's base is
if
the speakerphone
in
use, yob'll get a 3-beep
in
the sys-
signal at the handset to indicate that the
unit
is
unabls
to
give you access to the intercom. When the base is idia again, you'll be able to use the intercom.
If
you are at the base unit, press and
release to signal the handset. This will sound a three-part paging tone at the handset. When the person
answers, speak toward the base.
Usulg
Your
the
AT&T
Intercoiu
--
-
and
Page
Cordless Answering System
can also work as a two-way intercom
between the handset and the base unit.
This
does not tie up your telephone
line
-
you can still receive calls when
using the intercom..
Answering a Page
If you are at the handset and hear the
three-part paging tone, press and
release
r.
This turns on the inter­com and lets you speak to the person at the base.
(Con
tinwed)
Telephoae
If
YCL
-9
3:
:he base and hear the
Operation
;hree-pa7 ;qing tone, wait for the
i\TERCOM
Light to go on and then
speaic t~ward the base. You'll hear
!he
other person through the speaker
(co,rtircrced)
Th s feature w~ll be useful forget where you've left your
S~GL 2 ~CC;
ha-cser
E'.F'
Ending an lntercom Conversation To end an Intercom conversation and :"rn off the intercom. press
.-
,OFF
on the
handset or base. Answering a Call During an
lntercom Conversation
If
you receive a call while using the inter­com, press to turn off the inter­com and connect the incoming call.
Using the lntercom During Phone
Call
a
First place the call on hold by pressing
:HOLD!.
you are
Lights on the handset and the
SET
Th?? vse the ~ntercom. While
usr:
the intercom, the
PHONE
HAND-
IN
USE
Light on the base will flash to show that your call has not been dis­connected. The person on the other end of the phone call will not
be able to hear
your intercom conversation.
To locate the handset eas~ly. press
I
PAGE;FIND:
about two seconds, or until you hear
on the base unit and hold
;:
a second beep. This will begin a repeaxg page tone at the handset. Listen for
the paging tone and follow
handset. Once you find it, press
it
to find
ir.2
cn
the handset to cancel the paging tone.
You can also cancel the Find signal by pressing
If
it is not shut off beforehand, Find will
[-I
on the base.
automatically shut itself off after about
If
three minutes. the handset
by pressing and holding
you havec't located
by
then, turn -.- Find on again
LPRI;E,FINDi
on
the base.
.
To return to the call, just press This disconnect$ the intercom
reconnects the call.
(ONE].
and
Your
AT8T
can store that
you
and
one of the numbe:
Cordless Answering System
nlne
can
differem phone numbers
dlal
just by
pressing
buttons.
To store:
1.
Make sure both the handset and speakerphone are OFF.
2.
Press and release
,unit. The PROGRAM Light will light.
3.
Enter telephone number using the dial pad on the base. (The number can be up to
4.
Press ar
ber button tion where the number is to be stored.
You will hear a four-note tone that con­firms the number was stored properly and the you hear a long buzzing tone, or nothing at all, press and release
[m]
Repeat the above steps to program another telephone number, assigning each phone number to a different number button.
PROGRAM
and store the number again.
CAUTION:
interrupted, the numbers stored in memory may be lost. To reenter the numbers, follow the preceding steps.
16
T!
yelease
(I
-9)
If power to the base is
;PROG~
digits long.)
(-1,
for the memory loca-
Light will turn
on the base
then a num-
off.
If
then
Dialing
in

Memory

To
dial:
You can dial on the handset, or on the base unit when using the speakerphone.
1.
Press and release
dial tone.
2.
Press and release
3. Press assigned number button For example, to dial the number you
assigned to key
[PHONE],
Directory
Write your telephone number and the telephone numbers (or names) that you want to store in each memory location on the directory cards on the base, the handset and the portable cradle.
To use the directory card concealed the back of your handset, press the arrow and slide the door toward the top of the handset until it snaps in place (Figure The directory card has an erasable sur-
face. If you write in pencil, you'll find easy to change names when necessary
a
Nlilulwr
a
W],
Cards
Stored
number in Memory either
[m
to get
MI.
(1
-9).
"6",
you wou!d press
161.
In
1).
~t
(Continued)
17
NOTE:
handset. slide it onto the track and
back
If
you
dialed in the memory, from the base. press unused number button (1 to
Propammhg
Me~nury
If
your phone is connected to a switch­board, you may have to dial a special number (usually line. When programming an outside number in memory, program the access number and a pause into the dialing sequence. The pause will allow the Switchboard an outside line dial tone.
NOTE: counted
to
TO
press when storing the number. This inserts a
1.5
pause, press
Each press makes the pause
onds longer; each pause takes up one
space of the 16 number capacity.
if
the door slips off the
In place.
want to store the last numDer
i,
16
digits in each memory location.
insert a pause in a phone number.
[mj
second pause. To insert a longer
[RED~ALI,
Dial
endugh time to give you
Each
pause you
as a digit.
at the appropriate point
(WI
[Wl,
a
Pause
Phone
"9)
to get an outside
You
two or more times.
then any
9).
in
Nuther
store
can store up
a
1.5
is
sec-
For example. to store 555-1234 in memory location you would:
PROG
1.
Press
2.
Press
3.
Press
4.
Dial
5.
Press
6.
Press
If
you need to store a number longer than 16 digits-for your alternate long distance service or for telephone bank-
ing, for between two arfferent memcry locat~ons. Assign the first part of the number to cne memory location, and assig~ the second
part to another.
For
301-999-8765 555-1 234-56789,
might divide it like this:
555-1 234-56789 To store the first part of this sequence.
press
[m
sequence, press
-
-
9.
'HOLD
.
555-1
MEM.
-,
,&I.
example--divide the number
example,
[PROG],
g.
.
234.
to
store
-
@@ITJ@~~~~EH
TO store the second part of this
IPFlOGl,
9-PAUSE-
2
El
El
El
6.
YOU
%
Z
Z
mmmmm[~m~~~.
To dial the com~lete number, press
[~]~lm'(wait for dialing to stop).
[MEMI,
121.
It
is best to split the number at pauses or convenient breaks in the sequence, especially if you need to wait for neces­sary tones or signals before continuing.
Changing
Stored
You can change or replace a stored
number
its
place.
or
Replacing
a
>umber
by
storing a new number in
hwc-erhg
Svstein
Operation:
At
The
Base
Before uslng your should record an annouccement. Th~s
what callers
will
answering
hear
wnen
sys!err. yoil
IS
the system
answers a call. You can record three d~fferent announce-
ments on this system:
When your system is se: to Announce Only,
play the
A0
announcement, but
not record messages. (See page
A.
B.
and
it
w~ll
answer calls and
AO.
AO.
it
will
23,
"Setting System to Announce Only.") To use the system, you only need to
record one announcement. However if you record more than one, you can then change the announcement without
recordins announcement callers
a
new one.
(See
Yo select the
will
hear," page
21
To record an announcement
1
Prepaie your announcement.
The maximum length of an announce-
ment is four minutes.
If
the length of
the announcement exceeds four min-
-
utes, the Message Window display* blinks to indicate that you need to record again.
A
total of about
26
minutes is available for the outgoing
announcement and for all incoming
messages-the shorter your announcement, the more time for incoming messages.
Example for Announcement A
or
B:
"Hello. I can't come to the phone right
now. Please leave your name, number,
and a short message after the beep. Thank you."
.)
RING SELECT
2
4
TS
7
--
+
I
Figure
Figure
1
2
A
SELECT
B
-"
A0
Microphone
.,
ANNC
Example for Announcement AO:
"Hello. I can't come to the phone right now. Please call back after
9AM.
Thank you."
2
Move
ANNC
SELECT, located at the left side of the unit, to the announce­ment you want to record (Figure
3
Press
[-I,
then
The system beeps once when it
begins to record. While recording, the Message Window shows the length of the announcement in seconds.
4
Speak towards the microphone
2)
(Figure
5
Press
See page
Wmdo
w
in a normal tone of voice
i
24
displays.
when you are finished.
for
explanations
of
Message
I
1).
The avmuncement plays back automat-
ically.
The blessage Window dispisys
If
i\lf
necessary. adjust VOLUME.)
AP.
the announcement did not record successfully. the Message Window display' blinks to indicate that you need
to record again. To play back your announcement at
any
time
1
Move announcement (A,B, or
ANNC
SELECT to the
AO)
you want
to play back.
2
Set VOLUME to the middle.
3
Press
NOTE
AO,
cement to callers,
(ANNCl.
If
ANNC
the
system
SELECT
will
play
but
does not record
is set to
the announc-
incoming messages.
I
I
SPEAKER
VOLUME
If
you have not recorded an announcement for the setting select, the
will
blink. Either
1111111111
Message
choose
you
W~ndow display'
another announcement or see To record an announcement," page
20.
,
I
I
1
I
1
I
While your system plays back an announcement, the Message Window* shows
AP
(Announcement Play).
To delete an announcement
1
Move
-
announcemeht ( A,
ANNC
SELECT
6,
to the
or AO) you
want to delete.
2
Press
[m]
to begin playing the
announcement.
3
Press
announcement
(DELnf]
while the
is
playing.
The system will beep once and the
Message Window display will blink when
the announcement has been deleted.
Either record move
ANNC
a
new announcement, or
SELECT to another setting.
To select the announcement callers will hear
Move
announcement:
ANNC
SELECT to the desired
A,
0.
or AO.
To
bypass
the announcement Callers with a touch tone telephone can bypass your announcement
Q
after the announcement begins.
by
pressing
The
system skips the rest of the announce-
ment, beeps, and begins recording. You may want to inform frequent callers
this feature.
Volume
Use
Control
SPEAKER

VOLUME Control

to adjust the volume of the system's
speaker. Slide the switch
until you find
a comfortable listening level.
See
page
24
Window
for explanations
displays.
of
Message
(Conbnued,
cf
2
1
After
you have recorded your
announcements, the AUTO ANSWER
Light should be on, indicating that the system is ready to answer calls. The
Message Window shows the number of messages stored in messages have been received).
If
the
AUTO
press and release
on
the system.
-
NOTE:
AUTO
ANNC
ANSWER
To
record
ANSWER
SELECT
memory
Light is not
[AUTO
ANSWER!
callers' tight must
must
be
set to
(0
if
to turn
messages,
be
on
A
no
on.
and
or
6.
the
Setting System to
If you do not want your system to answer calls, press and release
Not
(AUTO
Cds
ANSWER'
.
When the system answers a call, the caller hears the announcement you
selected, followed by a beep. After
beep, the system begins recording your caller's message.
While the system is taking a call, the
-
Message Window displays
message is recorded, the display
'changes to show the total number of
recorded messages.
NOTE:
maximum
the caller is still speaking after four minutes, seconds, or if system memory out (system memory is in length), and
Messages are limited to a
of four minutes
is
silent for more than seven
the
system will beep once
hang
up.
-.
each.
26
minutes
the
After a
If
runs
The
AUTO
but no other answering system features will be affected.
When the system will answer calls after
rings. You can then turn the system
on
if
you are calling from a touch tone
telephone (see page
ANSWER Light will
you
!urn
off
Automatic Answering.
39).
go
off.
10
A&lswe~q
System
Operation:
When set for Announce Only. your system will answer incoming calls, play your announcement. and then hang up without recording messages. This fea­ture is
often used by businesses such as
movie theaters and doctors' off ices.
--
I
NOTE:
'
answer calls, the
i
Light must be on.
In order for the system to
AUTO
ANSWER
I
1
Set ANNC SELECT to A0 (Figure
1).
!
i
I
i
i
At
RlNG
Figure
the
SELECT
1
Base
ANNC
(cor~tirirtet/,
\\.
SELECT
'1
2
Change your announcement if necessary (see page
The Message Window will display (Figure
2)
to
remind
20).
you
that Announce
A0
Only is on. Announce Only will not affect your access to
the system when you are away from home.'
Ring
Select
-To choose the ~umber of times the phone rings before the system answers, set
2,
-
RlNG
4,
Set
or
TS
to
SELECT
Switch (Figure
(Toll Saver).
2-
and the system will answer
3)
to
all calls on the second ring.
-
Set to
4-
and the system will answer
all calls on the fourth ring.
Figure
t
ALERT
2
RING
2
SELECT
4
TS A
ANNC
SELECT
B
A0
-
Set to
TS-
and the system will
answer calls on the second ring only if you have new messages.
If
no new messages have been recorded, the system will answer on the fourth ring.
See
pages
32-40
for rnformatron about "Answermg
System
Operatron Away from
the
Base"
Figure
3
(Con
tWed
Set the RING SELECT Sw~tch io TS
w~ll
(Toll Saver) when you
be call~ng
from another locat~on to check for mes-
sages.
If
you have new messages (ie. messages you haven't listened to yet) waiting, the system rings. If there are no new messages
w~ll answer af-ter two
.
+he phone will rlng at least three tmes before the system answers. You can then hang up af-ter the third ring to avoid paying long distance charges.
Yo~r s!is:em provides two me:-ccs of
2'
tr?fcr--;ng you about the stax
system's operation: Message
the
';AC~GV:
codes and indicator lights.
Message
Window
The Message Window displays one-and
two-cnaracter codes to give
yo^
a running
coun! of messages received. ard pro-
vides status information. See Table
1
below for explanations of these symbols.
NOTE:
the
Toll Saver works only when
system
is
on and memory
available. Otherwise, calls are
10
answered after
1
Display
rings.
Blinking Display
--
0-50
A0
AP
-
CL
(blmkmg)
AS
is
21
22
22
23
2
1
29
9
29
What
It
Means
No
announcement is stored in memory Answering a call Current message count Announce Only is on
Playing your announcement
-OR-
1 !
I
1
I
I
1
I
I
1
Temporary display while setting unit: setting indicates you will hear your announcement, when system answers calls
Clock needs to be set
Temporary dlsplay while setting unit:
i
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setting mdicates you will NOT hear your announcement when system answers calls
CO-C9
FL
(blinking)
FL
(alternating with
current message count)
dL
21
15
20 28
11
Current cordless channel Announcement length has exceeded four minutes
Memory is full
Making a call from the handset or base
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Indicator
Lights
The LO
BATT
BASE
Light (Figure
1)
goes on to tell you when you need to
replace the bzse battery.
The
AUTO
ANSWER
See
page
Light (Figure
8.
1)
indicates whether the system is ready to answer calls and record messages.
When the light is:
-
Off
-
the system will not answer
';AUTO
calls. Press
ANSWER',
to turn
the system on.
-
On steady
-
the system is ready to
answer calls and record messages.
-
Flashing
-
system is formatting
memory or memory is full.
Message
If
you wan? your system to beep
every
Alert
15
seconds to notify you when new messages have been received, set
MESSAGE
side of the iinit, to
ALERT,
ON
(Figure
located on the
2).
If
you do not war3 to hear the beeps, set the switch to OFF.
-
il
Figure
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1
MESSAGE
OFF
2
ALERT
ON
RING
2
SELECT
4
TS
(Continued)
-
Befor? slaylng your messages. adjust m~ddle sett~ng.
Durrn~ message playback. the system announces message was received. the message. The hlessage Window shows played. The system beeps once after each message and announces "End of messages" after the last message plays.
The following options are available for message playback. See art for the loca­tion of the buttons used.
To
press
To
(messages that were recorded after the
last time you listened to your messages), hold down begins seconds) and then release
SPEAKER
the
number
play
all
and
release
play
oniy
playing
VOLUME
:he day and time that the
of
the message being
messages
my].
and
and
to
the
then plays
memos,
new messages
FL~.
Wait until the system
a message (about two
[m].
If_
there are new messages, the system displays the number of the first new message as it begins to there are no new messages, the system announces "No new messages" and the
IS
display
blank for a few seconds.
play.
If
&&&we&%
To
interrupt a message,
press ~layq
stopped. press resume playmg at the beginning of the current message. press and release
second time to reset the system and ex~t the message playback mode.
If
within the system announces "End of messages"
and the Message Window re-displays the total number of messages.
To
press and release resumes playing at the beginning of the
arc
release
t5e
message where you
REPEAT;.
you do not continue playing messages
message.
Press and release
30
seconds after pressing
repeat a message,
Swtem
LSTOPJ.
:PLAY,
or
[REPEATI.
Operation:
To contiwe
FORWARD
!STOP
.
TO
a
;m
The system
At
the
The system saves your messages
matically
you play your messages, the systerr,
announces "End of messages" and :ne Message Window shows the total n,mSe: of messages stored in memory.
NOTE:
26
(up to
the memory
or some of the stored messages before
recorded.
if
The system can save about
minutes of messages and memos
a
total of
any
Base
you do not delete them.
50
is
full, you must delete all
new
messages can
(continrce,/,
messages). When
z_:r,-
Xee:
be
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To
replay
press and release ber of the message is displayed.
To
skip a message, press and release tem stops p!aying, moves to the begin-
ning of playing. The system advances one mes­sage each time you press and release
an
earlier message,
I-]
[-I,
the
next message, and resumes
until the num-
The sys-
[FORWARD7.
,&wwering
To
delete all messages, lister! down When the system beeps once and the
Message Window displays release
1
i
1
tc
all
of
DELETE:
'DELETE:.
NOTE:
any messages that were stored in memory are erased, whether or not you have listened to them.
When you delete all messages,
S~vstem i Operation:
your messages. Then
for about two seconds.
0,
you can
hold
j
At
the
Base
tcor~tirrrtrtl)
To
delete
while the system is playing the mes­sage, press and release system eraes the message corre­sponding Message Wlndow, beeps once, and continues with the next message. there are in memory, "End of messages."
Before the system announces "End of messages," you can replay a deleted message by pressing and releasing
1-1
is displayed. Once the system reaches the end of
the messages. the messages that were
not deleted are renumbered. The
Message Window will then show the
new
rem;
only
a
specific message,
[ml.
+o
the
number shown in the
no
more messages stored
tt-d
system announces
until the number of the message
-
-3.1
n"mber of messages
Y
in memory.
The
If
W1en
When the Message Window display' shows
message count, the recording memory is full. With no meno­ry available for messages, the system will answer calk after not play the outgoing announcement nor record messages. Insteac, the system will beep twice.
The system answers after so that you can still have remote access to your machine. By using remote commands, you can replay messages. delete some or all messages, and
request other functions available on the system. See "Answering System Operation: Away from the Base," pages
'
See page
Window dfsplays.
the
Memory
FL
alternating with the cment
32-40.
24
for explanar~ons of Message
Is
Full
26
minutes
10
rings, but it will
10
of
rings
.hm+-ering
Tc
screen calls. set
or
B.
Adjust
hear the caller's voice. If you decide to take
the cordless handset, use the speaker-
phone or phone on the same line !o talk to the
caller (See "Call Intercept." rage
/
NOTE:
not stop right away, press and release the telephone switchhook or press
I
VOLUME
lift
the handset of any tele-
If the ann.ouncement does
(-1.
System
ANNC
a
SELECT
so that you can
call. either use
Operation:
to
A
39).
1
At
the
If
you do not want to be disturbed.
system
However.
you do want to receive. inform the caiier
Priority Calling.
When the caller enters the Priority
Calling Code from a touch tone telephone, the system beeps loudly to alert you to a priority call.
The Priority Calling Code is set at
cannot be changed.
To
1.
WIII
if
use
Priority
Dial your telephone number.
Base
answer the phone
there is a
Calling,
(corrtirt~tpfl,
particular
a
caller should:
for
call
yc,?
yo^.
!?at
#
#
and
oi
The user can choose to not hear their outgoing announcement whi!e screening
incoming calls. press
To silence the outgoing announcement,
press (for at least
The message window display will
change from To restore to
-
least two seconds. The message win­dow display will change from
Release
Iml.
AP
AP,
to
press
AS.
2
seconds).
Release
1x1
for at
AS
Ir(NNCI.
to
AP.
2.
When the announcement begins to play, press and release
3.
The system will beep three times. then pause. This pattern
until the telephone is picked beeps are audible to the caller well as in the home.
If the telephone is not answered after
seconds, the caller will hear two beeps.
indicating that the system is ready for the next remote command. The caller can then press and release leave a message after the beep.
@
twice).
la,
@
is
repeated
up.
0.
(Con
(i.e..
The
as
30
and
t~nuec
,Amwering
System Operation:
At
the
Bme
(co,,tircctcvl)
NOTE:
warning beeps to let the other party know that they are bemg recorded. To ensure that you are in compliance with any federal or state regulations
regardmg recording a telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform your caller that you are recording the call.
To begin recording,
at any time during a phone conversation. The system beeps once and begins to
record.
To stop recording,
release
To listen to the recording,
instructions under "Listening to Your Messages," page
Th~s unit does not sound
press
press and
(-1
ImI.
follow the
26.
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Recording
You can record a memo to
played as if it were an inccmi?g message.
To
begin
After the system beeps once. speak towards the microphone. While you are
recording, the Message Window shows
the length of the memo in seconds.
a
Memo
recording,
press
ue
stored and
I-.
To stop recording,
The system will store the memo with
your messages and will update the message count.
To listen to the memo,
instructions under "Listening to Your Messages." page
NOTE:
the memory is full, you will hear four
rapid beeps.
If you press and
press
26.
[m.
follow the
:
~
--
The preset access code is gives you access to your messages. memos and announcements when you call in from another locat~on. You can
use the preset code. or choose your own. If you change the code. be sure tc write it down so your system when you are away from your home or office.
Displaying the Access
-
10.
ycu'll be able to access
Code
p~
This code
at the Base
1
Set message VOLUME control to the middle.
2
Press code displayed in the Message Window and hear it anncunced. The
access code can be changed from
the preset number
number from
I=].
You will see the access
(1
0)
to any 2-digit
10
-
99,
except
30.
3
Press
REPEAT
nurrber displayed.
r~ORWARD
to decrease the
to Increase
or
-
4
Press
number is displayed.
5
To
number, press
will announce the
display
NOTE:
wallet cards with you when you leave the base, for
remote touch tone
your
STOP
see and hear the selected
Take one of the enclosed
access
when the desired
-
:COO€
it
in the Message Window
a
quick reminder of
code.
.
The system
new
code and
commands
and
Changing the Access Code at the Base
1
Set
SPEAKER
the middle.
-
2
Press see the access code displayed in the
Message Window and hear it announced.
[el,
VOLUME control to
then
[=I.
You
will
Answering
Svstem
Operation:
Away
Establishing a Connection with the Answering System Press Light to go on. The system will announce the number of messages you have (for example: "You have three messages"). and then beep twice to indicate that ready to accept a command.
If
it
doesn't receive any instructions rn a
few seconds, the system will automati-
.
cally play all of your messages for you.
You can allqw the system to play your messages, or you can use the number buttons on the handset to direct the sys-
tem to
tions. lristructions for the most frequently used commands are listed below, and instructions for the crther operations begin on page
The labels above the number buttons will remind you of the correct button to press for each operation. The Voice Help Menu is also available for assis­t'ance (see page'35 for instructions).
To end the connection from the cordless handset, press
return the handset to the base.
-

Listening to Your Messages

The will blink when you have messages.
-
Playing All
Press and release
The system will play all of the mes-
sages and then beep twice to indicate that it is ready to accept command.
from
ANS
SYS.
perfcm
ANS
SYS
the
and wait
any
of
35.
Light on the handset
of
Your
13
Base
for
the ANS SYS
the other opera-
m,
Messages
(ALL
a
new
or
MSG).
it
is
-
Playing New Messages Only Press
The sys:eT
sages recoraed slnce the last messages were checked. ana beep twce to indrcate that
to accept a new command.
-

Saving Messages

This
old messages after playback. After performing any answering system operation, simply press cordless handset (or return the hand­set to the base).
-

Deleting Selected Messages

To delete only a selected message,
press and release
the message is playing.
you delete the right message, must press Q (DELETE) before the beep that indicates the end of the message.
a
after listening to
(DELETE) when you are sure you are deleting the right message.
-

Deleting All Messages

Listen to all messages. Press and release
a).
beeps twice to indicate that it is ready to accept a new command.
NOTE:
all messages, the message window
resets to cannot be replayed.
and
release
wil
system
(REPEAT) to replay the message
The system resets itself and then
automatically saves
If
necessary, you can press
8
(DELETE) twice (ie.
Once the system has deleted
0
and the deleted messages
-?-
(NEW
play
only
a
(DELETE) while
it,
then press
-
those
it
i
To
h:SG
-r
r9Fe
irer
IS
reazi
on the
be sure
ysu
@
a
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are listed below

Establishing a Connection with the Answering System

1
Dial your phone n~mber.
NOTE: When the RING
'
switch is set to TOLL
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system will answer after two rings
/
there are new messages and after
four rings if there are no new mes-
sages. When you call, if you hear the
third
ring
you'll
left
a
message since the last time someone called to check on mes­sages. Hang up before the fourth ring,
i
and you'll save the cost of the call.
2
When the answering system answers and the cutgoing announcement begins to play, enter code. (It is not necessary to wait for the announcement to finish.)
-The system willannounce the number of messages you have (for example: "You have three messages"), and then beep
twice to indicate that it is ready to accept a command.
If it doesn't receive any instructions in a
few seconds, the system will automatical­ly play all of your messages for you. You can allow the system to play your mes­sages, or you can use the number but­tons on the
perform any of the other operations. Instructions for the most frequently
used commands and other operations
know
phope to d~rect the system to
SELECT
SAVER.
that no one has
your
the
if
access
You can use the wallet
you of the correct button each operation. The is also available for assis:awe i see page
To end the connection from the 0i;:siae telephone line, simply hang up.
35
for ~nstructions).

Listening to Your Messages

-

Playing All of Your Messages

Press and release system will play all of the messages and then beep twice to mdicate that
is ready to accept a new command.
-

Playing New Messages Only

Press and release The system will play only those mes­sages recorded since the last time
messages were checked. and then will beep twice to indicate that it is
ready to accept a new command.
-

Saving Messages

This system automatically saves old
messages after playback, unless you
command it to clear messages. After
performing any answering system
operation, simply hang up the phone.
-

Deleting Selected Messages

To delete only a selected message.
press and release the message is playing. To be sure you delete the right message, you
must press
beep that indicates the end
message. If necessary. you can press
@
(REPEAT) to replay the message
after listening to it. then press
(DELETE) when you are sure you are
deleting the right message.
131
czr?
t~
rErrlyrj
tc
press
VOICE
,El
(DELETE) before the
Hei?
(ALL
121
(NEW
a
(DELETE) while
'07
!.kr;i
MSG).
MSG).
of
the
3
(continued.:
The
it
it
-

Deleting All Messages

L.s:s~
reiease
-
3
-
beeps twice to rrccate that
:J
ail messages. Press
(DELETE)
twce
and
{ie.
3
The syter -?sets rtseli and then
rt
1s
ready
to accept a new csrnrnand
NOTE:
1
i
all messages, the message window
)
resets to 0 and the deleted messages
i
cannot be replayed.
Once the system has deleted
1
1
Sack at any time. (See Message
PlaySack,"
Interrupting Message
"lnt~rr~~:
beiow
J
Playback
Press and release (STOP The system will stop
If
you do not enter a new comrrar
in
30
seconds, the system
to the end
old
messages
of
the last message. so
will
playing
wrll
not be erased
new call comes in.
-2
-
EEL2
2
.a.
.:p
acva-c~
tixi
~*;hc::
3
-
Additional
Message
Operations

Repeating a Message

Press and release
j4/
(REPEAT). The system will stop playing, return to the beginning of the current message, and
then resume playing. Each time you
press and release (REPEAT), the
system will back up one more message. When you've heard the messages you wanted repeated, you can then let the system play until it reaches the end of the last message,
-
or
you can interrupt
message playback at any time. (See
"Interrupting Message Playback," below.)
Skipping
Press and release
a Message
i6)
(FORWARD). The system will stop playing, advance to the beginning of the next message, and resume playing. Each time you press and release
16]
(FORWARD), the system will advance one more message. When you've heard the messages you wanted to play, you can then let the system play
until it reaches the end of the last mes­sage, or you can interrupt message play-
NOTE:
Pressing a (STOPIHELP)
when the system is performing an
operation stop. Pressing when the Voice Help Menu
page
Replaying
the
35.
will
signal
@
system
Cleared
the system to
(STOPIHELP)
is
idle
will
activate
described
Messages
on
Before the system announces "End of
a
messagesn, replayed by pressing the number
deleted message can be
@
(REPEAT) until
of
the message is displayed in the Message Window. However, once the system announces "End of mes­sages", a deleted message cannot be
replayed.
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The Voice Help Mew a!lows you to use your answering Sys:ern from another
location even
if
you don't know the vari­ous command codes. Once you have established a connection with the answering system (as described on page
32),
the Voice
Help
Menu will
guide you through all the other codes
you will need for
full access.
You can access the Voice Help Menu any time after the system has given you the two-beep signal to indicate that it is
ready to accept a command.
Using the Voice Help Menu
Press and release (STOP~HELP). The system wiil announce a list of oper-
ations and the buttons you need to press
to activate them.
For example, if you access the Voice Help Menu as soon as you make contact
with the answering system, by pressing
a
(STOP!HELP), you will hear:
At
the
end of the rneriu
WIII
beep twice to mdcate
to
accept a conmand.
the number fcr the fc;nctlon
Its:,
If
ycu
the
systs.~
!hat
~t
IS
readl~
have h~ard
you
:%ap:.
simply press that number Sutton.
Once you've established a connection
with the answering system (as descr~bed
on page
32),
you can re.view and change your outgoing announcement from the cordless handset or from another touch tone phone away from your home or office.
You can work with your outgoing announcement any time after the system
has given you the two-beep signal to indi­cate that it is ready to accept a command.
Reviewing Your Outgoing
Announcement
Press and release
a
(ANNC). The sys-
tem will play your outgoing announce-
ment, and beep twice to indicate that
it
is
ready to accept a command.
'TO save messages, hang up."
'70
delete messages, press
'70
play all messages, press
3 3
1
."
'To play new messages, press
'70
record a new announcement,
press
#
7."
'To change access code, press "TO leave a memo, press '70
change time, press
"For time, press
'70
play announcement, press
8."
"For answer on (off). press "For help, press
5."
#
*.I'
8."
#
0."
."
2."
#
7."
9."
Changing Your Outgoing
Announcement
1
Press and release
[A
(CHANGE), wa~t
to hear two beeps, and then press
(ANNC). The system will beep twice signal that it is ready to record.
2
Record your new announcement.
Press and release
Is]
(STOP/HELP\
when you are done.
to
Once ~~ith the answering system (as described on page the day and t~me setting on your clock from the cordless handset or from anoth­er touch tone phone away from your home or office.
You can work with the clock setting any time after the system has given you the two-beep signal to indicate that it is
ready to accept a command.
~w've
es:ablished a connect~on
32)-
you can review and change
Reviewing the DayKime Setting
Press and release (CLOCK). The answering system will announce the current dayt~me setting and then beep twice to indicate that it is ready to accept
commmd.
a
Changing
Press and release wait to hear two beeps, and then press announce the current day setting.
the
Daymime Setting
@
(CLOCK).
I'FJ
(CHANGE),
The system will
3
To
set hour
Press and release
sysrern will ~nn~uice
hour settmg Press ana (REPEAT)
move the hour setting dc~.:
Each time you press one
buttons. the system w~ll acr,s,-LC
hour When you hear the hour, go on to set minutes
4
To
set minutes
Press and release system will announce the current mmute setting. Press and release (REPEAT) or @ (FORWARD) to move the minute setting down or Each time you press one of these buttons, the system will announce the minute. When you hear minute, press The system will announce the nei.: dayltrme setting and then beep twce to indicate that it is ready to accept a command.
or
ITJ
tCLGCr(
!ne
c,-e--
re
ease
(FORVJA"",:
2-
,:
of
:-rs
C~TX:
@
(CLOCK,
tbe
correct
(STOPiHELP).
'-3
5
:-E
-
ye
Y
up.
To
set
day
,
Press and release
move the setting to a day earlier in the week, or
move the setting to a day later in the
week. Each time you press one of
these buttons, the system will
announce the day. When you hear
the correct day, go on to set the hour.
[61
141
(REPEAT) to
(FORWARD) to
The
Access
The access code is the code you use to gain access to your messages and
memos when you are calling the system
from a telephone away from your home
or office. The access code set at or choose your own. If you change !tre code, be sure to write it down so that you'll be able to gain access to your
system. If you do forget the code. ycu
can display the code at the base (see
page
10.
31).
Code
is
or.~g~nally
You can use the preset code
Once ycu've es:ablished a connection with
tbe
answermg system (as described on page the access code from set or from another touch tone phone away from your home
You time after the system has given you the two-beep signal to indicate that ready to accept a command.
32).
yo3
can
review and change
the
cordless hand-
Gr
office.
can
work with the access code any
it
is
Once you've estabhshea
w~th
the answermg system (as descr on page yourself or anyone else who has ac:Ess to the system. When the system messages, it plays the memo alon~ the other messages on the system.
32).
you can record a memc
a
connec;
cn
z~r)
plaks
;cp
Reviewing
Press and release
system will announce the current access code and then beep tw~ce to indicate that it is ready to accept
Changing Your
1
Press and release
wait to hear two beeps, and then
press
announce the current access code.
2
Press and release move the access code to a lower number, or
the access code to a higher number.
Each time you press one of these but-
tons, the system will announce the
-
access code.
3
When you hear the code you want,
press and release You may use any two-digit number from will announce the new access code
setting and then beep twice to indi­cate that it is ready to accept a com-
mand.
Your
isl
(CODE).
10-99,
Access
zm
(CODE).
Access
i/J
The system will
14)
i6j
(FORWARD)
@
except
30.
Code
The
a
command.
Code
(CHANGE),
(REPEAT) to
to move
(STOPIHELP).
The system
You can record the system has given you the two-beep
signal to indicate that it is ready to accept a command.
a
memo any time af?er

Recording a Memo

1
Press and release WAY). The system will beep once and begin to record.
2
Speak into the phone in a normal tone of voice. Just as
the system will accept memos up to
four minutes in length.
3
When you are finished, press
and release
system will record the day and time
that you left the memo, reset itself to
answer calls again, and then beep
twice to indicate that it
accept a command.
lFJ
[-I
(STOPIHELP). The
(MEMO12
with
messages,
is
ready to
(Continued)
--
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--
Once you've establ~shed a ccr-ect~on
wlth the
cordless handset accord~ng to ~nstruct~ons on paoe
answering
sys:ern
32)
(us
-2
:ne
you can
the
record a telephone conversat~cn The telephone
conversation
will
be .ecorded
along wlth other messages
As
calis come In, the arswerlns
:vIII
answer and record messages
long as
~t
IS set for automat~c
sysSr-
as
ans;.er
operztion. You can use the cordless
handset to l~sten to the callers as
tr,~;/
leave messages, and you can speak a caller d~rectly Intercept," on page
~f
you
wlsh (see 'Cail
39).
-
-3
:c
1
While you are having a cocversat~on on the cordless handset, press and
release
ANS
2
When the indicator lights to show that
you have made
[q
SYS
indicator to light.
a
and wait for the
connection with the
answering system, press and release
[TONE*-;
(MEM012WAY).
The system
will beep once and begin to record.
NOTE: This unit does not sound
warning haeps to let the other party
know that the call To ensure that you are
is
being recorded.
in
compliance
with any federal or state regulations
regarding
recording
a
telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform the caller that you are recording the call.
Monitoring Calls
1
If the handset is away from the base press and release
ANS
for the
2
When the light goes on to show that
SYS
[m\
Light to go on.
and walt
you have made a connection with the answering system, you will hear your own announcement am the caller's
message through the handset.
3
To end monitoring without answerins the call, press and release
return !he handset to
the
[
base.
or
3
To stop recording, press and release
a,
or end the telephone call.
To listen to the recording. follow
the instructions for listening to your messages, on page
26.
urning the the answerinc - system is taking a call announcement or wh~le the system is
recording the caller's message
can interrupt the answering system and
take the call. If the cordless handset is In the base. just pick up the handset and speak to the caller. If the handset is away from the base, press take the call as soon as the Light goes on. You can also pick up the handset of any extension phone on the same line to take the call.
The answering system should stop play-
ing the announcement (or recording the message). press and -elease the switchhook of the extension pnme yoti are using, or press
[PHONE]
cm
-
during
If
it doesn't stop, quickly
the handset.
the
ou!gomg
i
PHONE]
PHONE
-
you
and
You
can perform the operat~ons
described below using the cordless
IS
handset. However, this feature bly most useful office from another touch tone phone and find that the system doesn't answer even after four rings.
1
Establish a connection with the base. either by pressing cordless handset, or by dialing your phone number. Even
ANSWER
answer connected to will beep twice to indicate it is ready
to accept the remote access code. Enter your code.
You can change the staius by pressing
the
two-beep signal, and then press-
@
ing
announce "Answer On" if you are
setting the system to answer calls or "Answer system to not answer calls, The
system will then beep twice to indi­cate it is ready for a new command.
if
you call your horre
is
OFF,
after
10
AC
@
(CHANGE),
(AUTO
Off'
(m
if
AUTO
the system will
rings (as long
power).The system
ANS).
The system wiil
if you are setting the
prccz-
Or
on the
as
it is
waiting for
(Continued
When the
If.
,:.-e"
the
-AUTO
can'! leave a message, the
be that the message can listen to the messages and men clear the messages so that tQe system will begin taking
Memory
,,9u
follow steps 1 and 2 io :urn
ANSWER
Is
on
Full
ana
you
?roc,!eT
memcnJ
calk again.
!s
s!dl
fdil.
may
You
Press
your messages. or
listen to your new messages.
selectively delete a message
ing
being played. Remember that you can
also use
any messages that you've already
heard. When the system has played all
messages Messagest
that it
this time. you can delete all of your mes­sages The system will delete all messages.
'F
(ALL
3
(DELETE)
a
is
ready to accept a zommand.
by
pressing
MSG)
(FORWARD)
it
will announce "End
and
beep twice
to lis:en to all of
(NEW
while that message is
to skip over
a
(DELETE)
MSG)
You
by
of
to
indicata
to
can
press-
At
twice.

Batteries

The handset of your cordless telephone
is powered by rechargeable ba!?er~es.
The
patented Battery-Saver feature extends the life of these batteries, and lets you use the phone for ods between charges.
The batteries charge automatically whenever the handset
If
you usually leave the handset in the base between calls, that's enough to keep the batteries charged. But if you keep the handset out of the base for long periods, you will need to charge the batteries about every seven days by leaving the handset in the base overnight
You'll know the batteries need charging
when:
-
The phone beeps four times when you press the
INTCM
-0
-
The flashes or stays on steadily.
-
-
The phone does not respond you press at the handset. and none of the lights go on.
(abc~t
buttons.
LO
BATT
10
hours).
[=I.
Light on the handset
longer
IS
in the base.
1-1,
peri-
or
when
Place the handset CHARGING Light on the base to show the handset is sea:ed prcpEr and the batteries are charging. be fully charged in
use your telephone before that. but
best to let the batteries charge fully.
Once the batteries are fully charged, you
need only put the handset in the base
when the
If
it's more convenient for you to do so, you can leave the handset in the base all the time. It is impossible to overcharge the batteries.
If
the
The batteries can be recharged many. many times, but signal even after the battery pack should be replaced
(see below).
,,
,
',
.
set, use only AT&T Replacement
Battery 4051.
To purchase replacement batteries. vis~t
your local AT&T Phone Center Store. or call the
1800222-3111.
LO
batteries
CAUTION:
,.
fire and damage to the telephone
AT&T National Service Center at
in
the Sase.
10
hours. You
BAT
Light flashes.
don't
if
charge
you get a low battery
10
hours
To avoid the risk of
of
The
w~il
!I=-:
-
;
They
car.
N:
;.iil
s
properly
charging,
(Continued)
Batteries
1
Remove the battery case cover
by
pressing on the arrow
sliding the cover downward.
2
Lift
out the old battery unplug it from the handset (Figure Discard the old battery in a trash compactor or a fire.
(corttirlrcetl)
iines
pack
pack.
and
and
1).
but not
Figure
-
1
IMPORTANT:
pack contains nickel and cadmium. not bum or puncture other batteries or
punctured,
erial
which
dispose
infomiion disposal, waste (garbage) dispasal
3
Hold the new battery pack and plug
the cord into the handset.
battery pack in the case so the cords
-
rest on top
4
Replace the battery case cover
sliding it on its track up over the bat­tery case until it snaps firmly in place.
of
organization.
The rechargeable battery
the
battery. Like
of
this
type,
if
it
could
could
it
in
household
about
consult
of
release
cause
your
collection
the battery pack.
injury.
gabage.
recycling
lacal
or
it
is burned
toxic mat-
Do
Place the
Do
not
For
by
g
Figure
2
NOTE:
machine memory, you should leave the system connected while changing
To
avoid
the
losing your answeling
to
AC
power
base
battery.
I
i
I
I
.
5
The new batteries must before using your telephone.
the handset in the base unit and allow it to charge for phone will operate before that, but for best performance, let the batter~es charge fully.
10
hours. Your tele-
be
charged
Place
Replacing
This battery is used to retain answering
s,ystem memory in case of power failure When the battery needs to be replaced.
the LO will light (Figure tery, follow the directions on page
the
BAlT
BASE
Base
2).
Battery
Light on the base
To
replace the bat-
8.
The
The Portable Cradle provides a conven­ient place to keep your handset when it's away from the base. Set it up ent room. in the garage, or anywhere
you frequently take your handset.
The
Directory Card for listing your Memory Dialing numbers.
remove the plastic window by gently pry­ing it up with a pointed object. to mount your cradle on a wall, set the card and window aside and follow the wall mounting instructions on page
Portal~le
portable cradle has a Memory Dial
To
Cradle
In
a differ-
fill in the card, first
If
you plan
44.
IMPORTANT: To
make
it's ~n !he portaSle cradle, kee:, !he antennas on the base and handse! extended.
If your handset rings when it's In the
portable cradle, pick it up and press
'PHONE
end
To
before placing the handset in the
portable cradle.
I,
series of nine short beeps.
NOTE:
charge
base
batteries,
in
sure the handset rings
jto answer the call.
the call, you must press
If
you forget to press
the handset
The the
does.
you must
the
base.
will
remind you with a
portable cradle does not
handset
To
batteries as the
recharge the handset
place
the
whei
handset
f;,,.,
i
I
;
I
(Con
tin
ued)
The
Portahle
Cradle
(rorltircrteci)
Tools you will a
pencil or ball-point pen, a Ph~ll~ps head
(+)
screwdnver, and the Wall Mountmg
Template at the back of th~s booklet.
1
Select a sturdy spot. Choose a place for your portable cradle where you can screw into wood - or into a wooden within the wall. (Plaster or wallboard alone won't hold the screws securely enough.)
2

Mark the mounting holes.

To mark the position of the mounting
screws, hold the mounting template
over the spot you've chosen, and
press crossmarks (Figure
3
Install the mounting sleeves and
a
need:
pencil point through the
A
nail, a hammer.
stud
1).
screws.
Start the screw hoies by lightly tap­ping a nail into the marks you made. Remove the nail from the wall. Then slide the mounting sleeves onto the
-
screws as shown. Insert the screws into the holes you started, and tight­en them until the mounting sleeves are flat against the wall (Figure
2).
1
1
Figure
I
I
I
I
Figure
1
Step
2
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Wad,
,
9url
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The
4
Portable
Remove and reverse the handset hook. You must now reverse !he handset
hook so it will hold the handset. opening behind the Directory Card you'll see a dot marked a pencil or pen point, press on the dot and push upward to release the
hook from its slot (Figure
Now turn the hook so the rounded
edge is pointing up, and the word
PRESS
the hook back down into the slot until
it snaps into place. The rounded
edge should now be sticking out
(Figure
is facing you (Figure
3).
Cradle
PRESS.
1).
(ror~tirtcreri)
In the
With
2).
Slide
Figure
1
Figure
2
5
Replace the
Directory
6 Mount
on
Place the portable cradle on the wall
so the mounting screws fit into the
holes on the back. Then, holding the
portable cradle firmly against the wall, slide it downward to lock it onto the
the
the
wall.
mountmg sleeves (Figure
Memory Dial
Card
and
window.
portable cradle
-
4).
Figure
3
Figure
4
4
.i
--
T~IS -21emme contarns complex
it
elect-mrz parts: treat Avoid Rough Treatment
Place the handset down gently. Save the or~g~r.al packing materials to protect your telepwne
Cleaning Your Telephone Your telephone has a durable plastc caslng that should retain ~ts luster for many years. Clean it with only a soft, slightly damp cloth. To remove stains; use a mild soap. Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths or harsh abrasives of any kind.
Power
In the event of a power failure, the system will not operate. However, if the base battery is access code and message count will
be
retained for several hours.
if
you ever need to sh~p it.
Failure
Recovery
with care.
well charged, the
If
you see
you should:
-
Set the clock (see page
-
Play back your announceme?: page
-
Review your access code (see
31
the factory setting.
If the message display indicates there are messages, press and release
The system will play any new or saved messages.
To
avoid
access
ing
a
the
Light
CL
flashmg in the
21
),
and record
)
to determine
loss
of
code,
power
new
is
lit
and
outage,
battery
(see
if
it has reve0e.j
the
clock
message
be
when
page
8).
wind^,,:
361
if
necessxi
function,
count dur-
sure
to
LO
BAlT
r
see
pasE
!c
-
PLAY
install
BASE
i
1
1
i
I
A
flashing indicates that power to the system was interrupted, and that the battery was not
-
installed or wai too low to Dower the unit.
CL
in the Message Window
I11
Case
If your answering system does not work properly. below before seeking repair assistance.
Message Window is Blank Make sure the power cord is securely
plugged into an electrical outlet not con­trolled by a wall switch. Inspect the con­nection at the back of the system.
of
Difticulty
!ry
the following suggestions
-
If
the memory is full or the system
is off. the system answers after
10
rings. See "When the Memory
Is
Full."
page
28.
or.
for remcte
operation. "Turning the Answer~ng
System
System Beeps When New Messages Are Recorded
On
or
Off
,"
page
39.

Messages Are Incomplete

-
The system can accept messages to four minutes long. a very long message, part of it may
be lost when the system disconnects
the call after four minutes.
-
If
the caller pauses for more than seven seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
-
If
the system's memory becomes full during a message, the system stops recording and disconnects the
Difficulty
Check VOLUME. See Volume Controls" on page
System Does Not Answer After
Correct Number of Rings
Hearing Messages
12.
If
a caller leaves
up
ca!l.
To stop the beeps, move MESSAGE ALERT to
LO
BAlT
If
the battery used for backup power is missing, low on power, or incorrectly installed, the turn on. sages in the event of
install a new battery immediately as explained in "Install the Base Battery" on page
CL Appears
If
the
power failure, CL blinks in the window to indicate that the clock should be reset.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
on page

Message Window Display Blinks

OFF.
BASE
To
prevent the loss of mes-
8.
clock stops running because of a
36.
Light Is On
LO
BATT
In
Message Window
BASE Light will
a
power failure,
-
Make sure that the AUTO ANSWER light is on. See "Setting System to Answer Calls" on page
-
If
Toll Saver is on, the number of
rings changes from four to two when you have new messages waiting. See "Ring Select" on page
-
In some cases, the system may be
affected by the ringing system used
by the local telephone company.
22.
23.
The display
blinks when ed for the system. If you had previosly recorded an announcement, been lost because a power failure occurred when no battery backup available to retain messages in the system's memory.
in
the Message Window
no
announcement is record-
it
may have
(Con
was
tinuec
System Answers Calls But Does Not
Record Messages
-
ANNC
hlove
SELECT
!t
to A or
ray
B.
be se! to
A0

System Does Not Respond to Remote Commands

-
Make sure you are call~ng from a touch
tone phone. When you dial a number.
If
you should hear tones. clicks lns?ead. the phone
you hear
IS
not a touch
tone telephone.
-
Some telephones transmit only one brief tone each time you press a key. If you are using one of these tele­phones, the answering system may not detect your Access Code while the announcement is playing. Wait until
:9e announcement is over and
enter your code again. There may be noise interference on
the phone line you are using. Press dial buttons firmly.
Make sure you are entering your Access Code correctly. See "Access
Code" on page
NOTE:
If
power
backup battery
battery power was low,
36.
failed
was
when
missing
the
the
or
Access
Code may have reverted to the
of
preset value
If
your answering system does not work
10.
properly, try the following suggestions before seeking repair assistance.
If
the phone doesn't work at all:
-
h:ae
ssie
the
power
cord
IS
r)l&;e:
~n
-
f$la.te
p~~ssed f~rmly mto the base
the
-
Maqe sure the handset antenna
sure
the telephone
telephone jack.
i~rie
ccr2
ur
and
:
s
an':
ttie
telepnone lme cord are fully extended
-
If
the phone does not beep
press
m,,
the handset batteriez
need recharging. See page
If the
LO
BAT
Light is flashing,
when
41.
yc,
the batteries need recharging. See page
41.
Make sure the battery pack is
installed correctly. See page
42.
Unplug the system and connect it to
If
~t
another modular jack.
still does not work, try another teli phone; if neither works, the problem is not in your answering system. The trouble may be caused by local talephone company lines, central office equip-
ment, or your wiring.
If the
above
suggestions don't
solve
the problem, try this:
Place the handset in the base and press the RESET button located on the bottom of the base near the battery compart­ment using a paper clip, pencil point or small pen point. Leave the handset in the base for
10
seconds to reset the
phone and security code.
NOTE:
Pressing RESET will erase
all
answering system messages.
.
If
you get a two-beep signal when you try to use your handset: The two-beep signal means that the
handset properly. Thls problem may be caused by something as simple as being out of range while attempting to dial or use the
intercom. to solve the problem by moving closer to the base and trying the call again.
If this doesn't help, the problem may be that your handset and base are set to different security codes. To reset the security code, try the suggestions below:
-
-
-
NOTE:
answering system messages.
and
5ase are not communicating
If
that's the case. you'll be able
Place the handset in the base,
and check to make sure that the CHARGING Light is on. Wait onds, and then pick up the handset, extend
[RZW
handset and the Light on the base should go on, and
your phone should operate properly.
If it doesn't, try the next step. Place the handset in the base, and check to make sure that the
CHARGING Light is on. Press the
RESET bution located on the bot­tom compartment using a paper clip, pencil point or small pen point.
The CHARGING Light should go on
again. Wait another and then pick up the handset, extend the antenna fully and press
I-.
handset and the HANDSET IN
?h?
antenna fully and press
The PHONE Light on the
HANDSET
of
the base near the battery
Pressing
The PHONE Light on the
RESET
15
will erase all
seconds,
15
sec-
IN USE
USE
Light on the base should go on, and
your phone should'operate properly.
If
it
d?esn'?,
-
Pick up the handset, open
the battery compartment and unplug the battery pack. Wait and the.n reinstall the battery pack. place the handset in the base and check to make sure that the
CHARGING
er
15
seconds, and then pick up the
handset, extend the antenna fully
and press Light on the handset and the HANDSET IN USE Light on the base should go on, and your phone should operate properly.
If
you have no dial tone:
First, check all the previous suggestions.
If
you still don't hear the dial tone, discon­nect the phone and try another phone in the same jack. that phone either, the problem wiring or telephone company for assistance.
If
you have trouble dialing calls:
If
you cannot dial any number success­fully using the tone dialing method, you might have dial pulse (rotary) service.
Move the DlAL MODE switch to the PULSE position (see page hang up and redial the number.
If
you have touch tone service, you can
use either tone or pulse dialing modes. If you set the DlAL MODE switch to
TONE, numbers will be dialed much
more quickly.
local
try
the next step.
15
seconds.
Light is
I-).
If
there is no aal tone on
service. Contact your local
on.
Wait anoth-
The PHONE
is
in your
9),
then
(Continued)
111
Case
of
Difficulty
(rontinrred)
If you hear noise or interference when using the phone: The ac~anced Autoselect feature of your phone normally should select a
clear cfiannel for you. In some situa-
tions. however, you might notice some
noise or interference when uslng your phone. Follow the suggestions below.
-
Make sure the handset antenna is fully extended and the telephone line cord to the base is untangled.
-
You
may
be out of range. Move closer
to the base.
-
Press and release
to another of the
nels. If the noise doesn't clear, keep switching channels until you find a clear one.
-
If the base unit is plugged into the
same
may hear noise or interference. moving the appliance or the base unit to another outlet.
-
The layout of your home or off ice may be limiting the operating range. moving the base to another location
-
-
If you lose a call after changing channels:
You may have been almost out of range. Move closer to the base before changing channels. Before placing the call again, return the handset to the base for seconds.
circuit as other appliances, you
preferably-on an upper floor.
[CHANNEL]
10
available chan-
to switch
Try
Try
10
If
the phone does not ring when you receive
If you hear other calls phone:
-
-
If you hear noise in the handset, and the antenna and line cord are fully extended:
-
a
call: Make sure the to
ON.
If
you are away from the sure the handset antenna extended and the telephone to the base is untangled.
Make sure the telephone line cord connected firmly to the base un~t and the telephone jack. Make sure the
power cord is plugged in. You may be too far from the base unit.
Move the handset closer to the base. You may have too many extension
phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring. some of the other phones. Try
pressing
channels.
Press Disconnect your base unit from the
telephone jack, and plug in a regular
telephone.
the problem is probably in your wiring or phone company.
Make sure the power cord is plugged in, the handset and the base antennas are fully extended and the telephone line cord is untangled.
[CHANNEL!
local
service. Call your local tele
RINGER
Try
I-I,
to change channels.
If
you still hear other calls,
switch
base
IS
fui!:i
II~
unplugging
to change
while
using
,s
set
nae
ccrd
your
IS
-
'Make sure you are in range.
-
Your base unit and handset may not be set on the same security code.
base
Return the handset to the
1
0
seconds to reset the security code.
for
If
you
have difficulty entering
numbers in Memory:
-
Revievi "Programming a Number into Memory," pacje
are presstng the correct sequence of
buttons.
-
If
the number is more than
long. make sure you follow the
instructions under "Programming
and Dialing
Sequences." page
-
Make sure no other telephones are off the hook while you are entering a number.
-
Try
calling the number you want to enter into memory and then following the "Storing
Memory" instructions on page
If
the
AUTO
work: Make sure fhe power trmsforrner is securely piugged into an electricai outlet not controlied by a wall the connection at the back cf the answering system.
ANSWER
17.
to make sure you
Long
Numbers or
18.
a
Redial Number in
Light does not
saitch. Inspect
16
digits
18.
If you have difficulty hearing messages:
-
Check the VOLUME control. page
If the system answers but
record:
-
The ANNC
set to
-
The message memory may be full; so, delete some or all of the messages
If the system does not answer af-ter the correct number
-
-
-
-
12.
SELECT
AO.
Move it to A or
Make sure that the AUTO Light
is
on. If it is not. press and
release
If
the
of rings changes from four to two
when you have messages waiting. See page
If
the system the system is after
In
affected by the ringing system used the local telephone company.
(AUTO
ANSWER].
TOLL
SAVER
23.
is
off,
10
rings. See
some cases, the system may be
Switch may
of
rings:
is on, the number
filled with messages or
the system answers
page
See
does
not
B.
ANSWER
28.
be
if
by
-

If your announcement is incomplete:

The unit is voice-activated and will stop
recording seconds. Try recording the announce­ment without pausing.

If your messages are incomplete:

-
The system can accept messages up to four minutes long. a very long message, part of it may
be lost when the system disconnects
the call after four minutes.
-
If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds, the system stops recording.
if
you pause for more than four
If
a caller leaves
If
the system does not respond to
remote touch tone commands:
-
Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. As you dial number, you should hear tones. you hear clicks instead, the phone
is not a touch tone telephone.
a
If
I11
Case
of
Difficulty
-
I
NOTE:
,
send short, timed tones no matter
how long
I
button. If you are using one of these
'
telephones, the answering system
i
may not detect your access code while the announcement is playing.
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on the phone line you are using. Press keys firmly.
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access code correctly (see page
Some touch tone phones
you
hold down a wmber
ae
may be noise or interference
Make sure you are entering your
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Other
Make sure you have followed all the
instructims in this rna~ual to try
correct
If
the
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to
tile
problem.
you continue to.have problems, cali
AT&?
800
National Service
22241
11.
Center
at
Interferelice
Some telephone equipment generates. uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, may cause interference to radio and
Your AT&T product has been tested and found to meet the standards for a Class
B
digital device. as specified in Part of the are designed to provide against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If
your ence to radio or television reception when it's in use, you might correct the
interference with any one or all of these measures:
television
FCC
Rules. These specifications
AT&T
product causes interfer-
hlfomlation:
reception.
15
Part
13
of
FCC
If
you need assistance,
our National Service Center at
1
800
222-31 11.
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The user tions to this telephone, not expressly
approved by
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user's authority to operate the
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equipment.
is
cautioned that modiflca-
AT&T,
Rule
could void the
you
can
call
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Where it can be done safely, re-orient the receiving television or radio
antenna.
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To
the extent possible, relocate the television, radio, or other receiver with respect to the telephone equipment.
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If
your telephone product runs on power, plug your product into an outlet that's not on the same circuit as one used by your radio or television.
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Index

AC Adas:er Access Code
5.
G.
31
33
36
37
46
ALL
MSG
ANNC,
ANNC
ANNC SELECT
Announcements
Announce Onlv
[ANS
SYS~
ANS SYS Light
Answering Calls
Answering Machine Answering Page Answering System Operation
At the Bsse Away From tne Base
Antennas
[AUTO
AUTO ANSWER Feature AUTO ANSWER Light
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AUTO ANS Automatic answering
17
ANS
Z
4,6.2C.21.
WE$
3,
[om]
32. 33
4
20. 21.29
Sw1tc3
4.
20-23. 29. 48. 51
29.
35.46.51
4. 20. 23
5. 6. 15. 32. 38. 39,41
5. 32, 38
2, 11, 12, 16,22
4-5, 20-31
5-6,
2. 1 1, 14, 48, 49, 50 4,
22,
9,
22, 23, 25, 28, 47, 51
Autoselect
BaseUnit Batteries
2,7,8,9, 10, 17,41-42.43,47,48,49
2,3,5,7,10,11,12,13,14
9
48 52
40
35
4, 13
15
32-40
25, 51 39,40
39
22
14,50
Caii Fonvard~nc
Cali
Intercept
Gal!
VanCor~ng
Call Screen~ng
Call
Waltlng
-CHANNEL, CHANGE
Change Changing Channels Charging Batteries
CHARGING Light
:
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,-I
--
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,-
3
10. 41. 49
[CLOCK]
CLOCK Clock Feature
@I
9, 10, 36. 46, 47
[mF]
CODE
DELETE
IoErnE]
Deleting Messages DIAL MODE Switch
Dial Pulse Service Dial Tone Directory Cards Ending a Call (See Hanging FCC Information Find Feature
[.R#imig
FORWARD Handset
@!
a
a
2,3,7,10,11.12.13.14.17
32, 33, 34, 40
5.
5,
6. 28. 33
9. 13, 49
2. 10, 11. 12, 49
17. 43, 45
3, 14, 16
5, 10. 27, 31
34, 36. 37, 40
27.
14,53
13
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n
3
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L,"
13
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3
31J
10
36
5. 31 37
28
9,
49
Up)
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Battery Case Cover Battery, 9-volt Battery Pack Battery Saver Feature
8, 42
7, 8, 42
42, 48, 49
4 1
Handset Batteries
Handset Hook HANDSET IN USE Light Handset Locator
4
1
45
11. 16. 49 16
Handset Hanging
:HOLD
--
In
Case Indicator Lights Instal!ation
[INTCM
Intercom
INTERCOM
Interference Listening to Messages
LO
LO
Losing a Call Maintenance
VOLUME
Up
of
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BATT
BATT
BASE Light
Handset Light
Control
Difficulty
Light
3, 14, 15, 48,
11,12
2.
11.
12.
13, 14
3,
16,
18
47-52
25
8-1
0
3, 15, 41 3, 15, 16
16
50,
52, 53
26, 30, 32
8,9, 25, 42,46,47
41,48
14, 15, 50
46
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;OFF
2.
3.
11,
12.
13. 14.
Operating
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Paging 15
Parts Checklist Pause
Range
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[PHONE]
2,
3,
10-18, 29, 39.41,43. 48.49
PHONE Light
(PLAV]
Portable Cradle Power Cord
16.
2.
!
10,
2, 7,
17,
32.
38.
43
1.
14,
15.
43.
50
3.
14.
3,
14.
15.
11,
16. 39,49
5,
26, 27, 46
1 1,
12,43-45
7, 9,47, 48, 50
15
15
16
7
18
Making Calls
[m]-
Memory Memory Dial Directory Card Memory Dialing
MEM0!2
-MESSAGE Messages
Message Volume Control
Message Window
Microphone
Modular Jack Adapter
[MUTE]
NEW
Noise
MSG
3, 17-19, 27, 28, 40, 47, 51
WAY
ALERT
5,22,24-28,32-34,40,47,48,51
12,21,26,47,51
9,
20-24, 26-31, 34, 46, 47
(See Interference)
2,
11,
12, 14
3, 17, 18
17, 43, 45
3, 12, 17
530 37,38 25,47
2,3, 11,12
32,
33,
7
3
40
Power Failure
Priority Calling
[PROG]
PROGRAM Light
PULSE
Quick Reference Guide
Recording Announcements Recording Memo Recording a Telephone
Conversation
[XijiK]
REPEAT
[REPEA]
Replacing Base Battery Replacing Battery RESET
RINGER RINGER Switches
@
OFF
32, 33, 34,36, 37
5, 10, 27,
Pack
Lights
46,48
29.
3,
17, 18
17
9,
49
2-6
4, 20
5,
6,30,
37
5, 6, 30, 38
2, 13, 18
28,
31
8
42
48,49
10
10.
11.
50
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31.
42
Screenmg Security Codes
Service
Speakerphone SPEAKERPHONE SPEAKER
Specral Telephone Services
[m]
STOPIHELP Storing Numbers
Teleptv:?
Telephore Line Telephone Number Cards Temporary Tone Feattire TOLL
Calls
Returr: Form
2.
VOLUME
4,5,
in
Line
Cord
Jack
SA'VER
3.
10.
1
IN
USE
Control
10,
12,
10,20,26,27,30, 31
34, 35, 36, 37
Memory
7,
7.
8,
4, 23, 24, 33, 47, 51
1.
12.
Light
21.
9,
14,48, 50
9,
48,
57
13.
17
11.
12
26,
31
13
17-1 9
49,
50
10 13
[m
Tones
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Touch Tone Service
Voice Help Menu VOLUME Controls
10,12,21,26,29,31,47,51
Wall Mounting Template Wallet Cards
3, 4, 13, 14, 16, 17, 48
9, 13,21,29,48,49, 51,52
13, 37, 38
32, 33, 34, 35
44,57
31, 33, 59
To Establish A Connection With The Answering System:
1.
Dial your phone number.
2.
When the system answers and the announce-
ment begins, enter your access code. The system will announce the number sages you have and then beep twice to ~ndi­cate that it is ready to accept a c~mmand.
3.
Enter the code for the operation you want.
(See the list on the opposite side of this card,
@
or press
for a Voice Help Menu.)
cf
mes-
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To Establish A Connection With The Answering System:
1.
Dial
2.
When the system announcement begins.
access
the
number
then
ready
3.
Enter the
want.
side
Voice Help Menu.)
Wallet
your
phone number.
answers
code.
The
system
of
messages
beep tw~ce
to
accept a command.
(See
of
this card,
code
for
the
list
to
or
Card
enter
will
you
indicate
the
operation
on
the
press
and
that
opposlte
the
your
announce
have
anc
it
IS
yo2
for
a
To end the connection with the answering sys­tem, just hang op. If you have not cleared mes-
sages, they will be saved automatically.
The system's access code is set at
a
Press
Voice Help Menu.
Press Press Press Press Press Press Press Press
announcement.
Press Press
Press day/time setting.
Press Press
when the system is idle to access the
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to listen to all of your messages.
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to listen to new messages only.
[sl,
a
to delete all messages.
[4j
to
repeat a message.
(el
to skip a message.
a
to mterrupt message playback (PAUSE).
a
171
a,
@
Ir],
a
[rl,
to exit message playback mode.
to hear your outgoing
then
to hear your dayhime setting.
then
to hear your access code.
then
to change your announcement.
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to change your
to change your access code.
To
end the connection with the ing system, just hang deleted messages, they will be saved automatically.
The system's access code is
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1.
Dial your phone number.
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2.
When the system answen and the
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announcement begins, enter your access code. The system will announce
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the number
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then
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ready to
Wallet
System:
of
bee^
twice to indicate that it
kcept
up.
for
Card
messages you have and
a
command.
If
you
set
easy
answer-
have
nct
at
is
Press Press to hear system status. Press
@
to record a memo.
[rl,
then @ to change status.
59
3.
Enter the code for the operation
want. (See the list
side
of
this
card,
Voice
To end the connection with the ing system, just hang up. If cleared messages, they will be saved automatically.
The system's
Help Menu.)
access
on
the opposite
or press
you
code is set at
you
Is]
for
answer-
have
.-
a
not
Press
Press Pvss Press Press Press
5
to listen
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to hear your da;;
F,
@
to hear your access
8,
5
to
to
all
then
to change
then & to change
record
a
of
ycu
t,-e
memc.
mmages
s;.tt:ng
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2,
tine
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access c9de
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Press
a
when
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the
system is idle to access the
Voice Help Menu.
Press
a
to listen to all of your messages.
Press
a
to listen to new messages only.
press
a.
@
to clear all messages. Press @ to repeat a message. Press
a
to skip a message: Press @ to ~nterrupt message playback. Press
@,
@
to exit message playback mode.
press
'a
to hear your outgoing announcement.
Press
@,
then a to change your announcement.
Press
a
to hear your dayltime setting.
Press
m
.
then
to change your dayltime setting. Press @ to hear your access code. Press
m,
then @ to change your access code. Press to record a memo. Press to hear system status Press
m,
then
101
to change status.
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