900 MHz Cordless
Telephone/Answering System
with Caller ID/Call Waiting 9371
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Part 1 — Important
Product Information
USER’S MANUAL
Part 2
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© 2001 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.
Printed in China. Issue 1AT&T 08/01
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . 1
About Caller Identification ........... 1
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Install .......................... 2
Table/Desk Installation...................3
Wall Installation ............................ 5
TELEPHONE OPERATION
AT THE HANDSET . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Make a Call.................................... 7
Answer a Call ................................ 7
End a Call ...................................... 7
Change Channel............................ 7
Redial ............................................ 7
Handset Volume ............................ 7
Flash/Call Waiting......................... 7
Hold .............................................. 7
Intercom ....................................... 7
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save .. 8
Temporary Tone Dialing................ 8
Headset Jack.................................. 8
Operating Range ........................... 9
Display Screen Message ................ 9
TELEPHONE OPERATION
AT THE BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Make,Answer, or End a Call ........ 10
Speaker/Base Ringer Volume ...... 10
Redial .......................................... 10
Hold ............................................ 10
Mute ............................................ 10
Flash ............................................ 10
Page/Intercom............................. 11
Handset Locator.......................... 11
TELEPHONE MEMORY
AT THE HANDSET . . . . . . . . . . 12
One Touch Memory .................... 12
Store a Number in m ................. 12
Dial the m Number.................... 12
Store a Number in the Directory... 13
Edit a Number Stored
in the Directory ....................... 14
Delete a Number Stored in
the Directory ........................... 15
Dial a Number Stored in
the Directory ........................... 15
TELEPHONE MEMORY
AT THE BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
Store a Number in
Base Memory ...........................16
Dial a Number in
Base Memory ........................... 16
CALLER ID OPERATION . . . 17
About Call History ...................... 17
Review Call History .................... 17
Delete Records from
Call History .............................. 18
Dial a Displayed Number............ 18
Store a Call History Record
in the Directory ....................... 19
Display Screen Messages............ 19
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT THE BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audible Indicators....................... 20
Set the Clock............................... 20
About Mailboxes ......................... 20
About Announcements ............... 20
Record Your Announcement ....... 21
Answering System
Feature Setup........................... 22
Feature Summary ........................ 22
Listen to, Save
& Delete Messages................... 23
Call Screening/Intercept............. 24
Record a Memo........................... 24
Message Window Display............ 24
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT TOUCH TONE PHONE . . . . . . .25
Connect with the
Answering System ................... 25
Voice Menu ................................. 25
Remote Access Commands ......... 25
BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Charging the Handset
Battery Pack............................. 27
Replacing the Handset
Battery Pack..............................28
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY . . 29
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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About Caller Identification (Caller ID)
This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with
service from your local phone service provider.
Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the
phone, even when you’re on another call.
You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact
your phone service provider if:
• You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting, but as separate services
(you may need combined service)
• You have only Caller ID service, or only Call Waiting service
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.
You can use this product with regular Caller ID service, and you can use
this product’s other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or
combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service.
There are fees for Caller ID services, and they may not be available in all
areas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in
areas offering Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use
compatible equipment.
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INSTALLATION
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Before You Install
1 Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a
telephone jack.
This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical
outlet (110v AC) not controlled by a wall switch.
2 Install the handset battery.
b) Align two holes in
plug with socket
pins, and snap the
plug into place.
d) Replace
cover by
sliding it up
into place.
a) Remove battery
compartment
cover by pressing
on the
indentation
and sliding
downward.
c) Place battery pack
in compartment
with the wires in
the lower left
corner,along the
bottom of the
battery pack.
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INSTALLATION
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3 Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional).
Table/Desk Installation
To attach
To re mov e
Standard
electrical outlet
Modular
telephone
jack
1 Connect the telephone line cord.
2 Connect the power cord.
The ANSWER ON/OFF light goes on,
and CL flashes in the Message Window.
Use only the power cord
supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement,
call 1 800 222–3111.
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INSTALLATION
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3 Charge the handset battery.
Place the handset in the base. Charge the battery for at least 16 hours
the first time. After the first charge, the battery is typically fully
charged overnight.
4 Check for dial tone.
After the batteries are charged, pick up the handset and press P;
you should hear a dial tone.
5 Set the dial mode.
If you have touch tone service, the phone is ready to use as soon as
the batteries are charged.
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to change the dial
mode.
• Press p on the handset to enter programming mode.
• Press < or > until the screen displays DIAL MODE: and the
currently selected mode.
• Press s. The current setting blinks.
• Press > to select TONE or PULSE.
• Press s or p, to save the displayed mode.
6 Set the time and date displayed on handset screen.
If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the date and time will be set
automatically with the first incoming call.
If you do not have Caller ID service, you can set the date and time
manually.
• Press p on the handset to enter programming mode.
• Press < or > until the screen displays DATE/TIME and the
current setting.
• Press s until the month blinks. Use < or > to change the
month.
• Press s to save the new month; the day blinks. Use < or >
to change the day.
• Press s to save the new day; the hour blinks. Use < or >
to change the hour.
• Press s to save the new hour; the minute setting blinks. Use <
or > to change the minutes.
• Press s to save the new minute setting; AM or PM blinks. Use <
or > to switch between AM and PM.
• Press s or p to save the new date and time.
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Align tabs on wall
mount adapter with
holes on bottom of
base. Snap wall
mount adapter firmly
into place.
INSTALLATION
5
Wall Installation
1 Position the wall mount adapter on the base.
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a) Align holes
on base with
mounting
studs on wall
jack.
b) Place power
cord as shown.
c) Pull base down on
mounting studs until
it locks into place.
5 Follow Steps 3–6 in “Table/Desk Installation.”
INSTALLATION
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2 Connect the telephone line cord.
3 Connect the power cord.
The ANSWER ON/OFF light goes on, and CL flashes in the Message
Window.
Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you
need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.
4 Mount the base on the wall.
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Redial
Press P,then
press r to
call last number dialed
(up to 32 digits).
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
AT THE HANDSET
Intercom
1 Press to signal the base
— OR —
Press to answer a page from the base. Then speak with
someone at the base without tying up the phone line.
2 Press
O to disconnect.
Answer a Call
Press any key
except O.
End a Call
Press O
— OR —
Place handset
in base.
Exit
programming
Cancel a page
Handset Volume
While on a call,
adjust volume
of what you hear.
Hold
Press to put a
call on hold.
Press again to
release hold
— OR —
Lift the handset
of an extension.
Make a Call
Press P, then
dial the number
— OR —
Dial the number
(use < to backspace
and correct digits),
then press P to
call.
Flash/
Call Waiting
Access special
telephone company
subscriber services.
Enter programming
while not on a call
Change Channel
Switch to a clearer channel
while on a call.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
AT THE HANDSET
Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save
You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer
off and extend the battery life.
1 Make sure the handset is off.
2 Press p to enter programming mode.
3 Press > until the screen displays RINGER:and the current setting.
4 Press s; the current setting blinks.
5 Press > to select 1, 2, 3, 4,or OFF. You will hear a sample
of each ring.
6 Press s or p to choose the displayed ringer setting.
Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse
to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. This is useful if you
need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or
long-distance services.
1 Dial the number.
2 Press *. Buttons pressed after this send touch tone signals.
3 After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to
dial pulse (rotary) service.
Headset Jack
You can use this telephone hands-free when
you install any AT&T 2.5 mm headset,
purchased separately.
Plug the headset into the jack located
on the right side of the handset
(under the small rubber flap).
Do not force the connection,
but make sure the plug
fits securely.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
AT THE HEADSET
Operating Range
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and
base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with
the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of
your home or office. For best performance, keep the base antenna fully
upright.
If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not
ring — or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press P.
Move closer to the base, then press P to answer the call.
If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might
hear noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without pressing O, your phone will be
left “off the hook.” To hang up properly, walk back into range, periodically
pressing O.
Display Screen Messages
Screen Displays: When:
NO LINE The base is not connected to the telephone line,
or the line is not working.
RINGING There is a call coming in.
CONNECTING The handset is waiting for a dial tone.
PHONE The handset is in use.
PAGING The base is paging the handset.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
AT THE BASE
Indicates
handset
is in base
On steadily:
handset or base
speakerphone is in use
Flashing quickly:
an extension is in use
Flashing slowly:
a call is on hold
Speaker Volume
While on
a call, use to
adjust the volume
of what you hear.
Base Ringer
Volume Switch
Use to adjust how
loudly the base rings.
Make, Answer,
or End a Call
Press K. When
calling, use the base
keypad to dial or
enter a memory
location. SPEAKER
light is on when call
is connected.
Hold
Press H to put a call on hold. The IN USE light flashes. To return
to the call, press K.
NOTE: When Hold is active, pressing P on handset will also return
you to the call
.
Mute
Press M to
prevent your caller
from hearing you
(you can hear your
caller). Press again
to deactivate.
MUTE light is
on when Mute
is activated.
Flash
Access subscriber
services while
on a call.
Redial
Press to call the last number dialed at
the base (up to 32 digits).
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
AT THE BASE
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Handset Locator
Press to locate the
handset. The handset
will beep for up to
one minute or until
you turn it off by
pressing again or
pressing o on the
handset.
NOTE: When the handset is in use the Page/Intercom
and Handset Locator features are inactive.
Page/Intercom
1 Press and release to signal someone at the
handset. A paging tone sounds.
2 When the person at the handset presses
I, the handset and base can communicate
without tying up the phone line.
3 Press again or press o on handset to
disconnect.
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TELEPHONE MEMORY
AT THE HANDSET
Store a Number in m
1 Press p to enter programming mode.
2 Press < or > until the screen displays SET ONE TOUCH.
3 Press s. A flashing cursor appears on screen.
4 Enter the telephone number you want to store. Use < to
backspace and make a correction.
5 Press s or p to store the number in m
Dial the m Number
Press P, then m to dial the one touch memory number.
One Touch Memory
You can store one phone
number (up to 16 digits) in
the one touch memory
location.
NOTE: Press O at any
time to exit memory.
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This cordless handset can store an additional 50 telephone numbers with
names in the directory, each up to 16 digits long. Entries are stored
alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to
enter last names first.
Note: Press O at any time to exit memory.
Store a Number in the Directory
1 Press p. The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2 Press s. The screen displays ENTER NAME.
3 Using the chart below,enter up to 15 characters for the name
you’re storing with the number. Use < to backspace and make
corrections; use > to advance and add a space.
Presses
Dial Key 1 23456
1 1
2 ABC2
3 DEF3
4 GH I 4
5 JKL5
6 MN O 6
7 PQRS 7
8 TUV8
9 WX Y Z 9
0 0
* *
# &’ , - . #
TELEPHONE MEMORY
AT THE HANDSET
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TELEPHONE MEMORY
AT THE HANDSET
4 When you finish entering the name, press s. The screen
displays ENTER NUMBER.
5 Enter the telephone number. Use < to backspace and make
a correction. Press r to store a pause in the dialing
sequence.
6 Press s or p to store your entry. You’ll hear a series
of beeps confirming the entry.
Note: When memory is full the screen displays MEMORY FULL, an error
tone sounds, and you will not be able to store a new number until you
delete a stored number.
Edit a Number Stored in the Directory
1 Press > (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2 Press < or > to scroll alphabetically through numbers
stored in the directory
—OR—
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you
want to edit.
3 When the screen displays the number you want to edit, press s.
Then press > until EDIT flashes.
4 Press s. The screen displays the name and number. The flashing
cursor appears at the end of the name. Use <, > and the dial
pad keys to edit the name. Press s to move on to edit the
number.
5 Press s to save the edited information. You’ll hear a series of
beeps confirming the change.
DIAL
EEDDIITT
ERASE
9735550123
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Delete a Number Stored in the Directory
1 Press > (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2 Press < or > to scroll alphabetically through numbers
stored in the directory
—OR—
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you
want to delete.
3 When the screen displays the number you want to delete, press
s. Then press > until ERASE flashes.
4 Press s. The screen displays ERASE NO YES and the number.
The current choice flashes.
5 Press < or > until YES flashes.
6 Press s. You’ll hear a series of beeps confirming the deletion.
Dial a Number Stored in the Directory
1 Press > (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY.
2 Press < or > to scroll alphabetically through numbers
stored in the directory
—OR—
Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you
want to dial.
3 When the screen displays the number you want to dial, press s;
DIAL flashes.
4 Press s. The phone automatically dials the number.
DDIIAALL
EDIT ERASE
9735550123
DIAL EDIT
EERRAASSEE
9735550123
TELEPHONE MEMORY
AT THE HANDSET
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HEADLINE LEFT
HEADLINE L-SUB
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You can store 10 telephone numbers (up to 16 digits each) in the base
memory locations (0-9).
Store a Number in Base Memory
1 Press p on the base to enter programming mode.
The SPEAKER light flashes.
2 Press M.
3 Press the dial pad key (0-9) for the location where you want
to store the number.
4 Enter the telephone number.
4 Press p to store the number. You will hear a confirmation
tone.
Dial a Number in Base Memory
1 Press K.
2 Press M and then the memory location (0-9) of the number
you want to dial. The number is dialed automatically.
TELEPHONE MEMORY
AT THE BASE
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CALLER ID OPERATION
About Call History
This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 50. The most
recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the
oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call
information.
For each call that comes in, the screen displays the following information
between the first and second rings:
• Your caller’s name (15 letters are sent by your telephone
company)
• The caller’s area code and telephone number
• The time and date of the call
• The position of the call in call history.
If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen, it will
not be in the call history.
Note: Press O at any time to exit call history.
Review Call History
The screen displays call information for about 15 seconds after it has been
received.
1 Press < (CID) to view call history.
2 Use < and > to scroll through records in call history.
Indicates repeat call
Caller’s name
Caller’s
telephone
number
Date of call Time of call
Position of call in
call history
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Delete Records from Call History
Delete a Specific Call
1 Locate the record you want to delete from call history.
2 Press s, then press > until ERASE flashes.
3 Press s. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and
the phone number. The current choice flashes.
4 Press > until YES flashes.
5 Press s. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.
Delete All Calls
1 While viewing call history, press s, then press >
until ERASE flashes.
2 Press s. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and
the phone number. The current choice flashes.
3 Press > until ALL flashes, then press s. The screen displays
ERASE ALL NO YES. The current choice flashes.
4 Press > until YES flashes.
5 Press s. You’ll hear a confirmation tone.
Note: You can delete all calls only after all records in call history have
been reviewed.
Dial a Displayed Number
1 Locate the record in call history that you want to dial.
2 If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press #.
The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available
for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number;
1+ number; number only).
3 Press s; DIAL flashes.
4 Press s. The phone dials the number
DDIIAALL
PGM ERASE
973-555-0123
5/01 5:40PM CALL28
DIAL PGM
EERRAASSEE
973-555-0123
5/01 5:40PM CALL28
DIAL PGM
EERRAASSEE
973-555-0123
5/01 5:40PM CALL28
CALLER ID OPERATION
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Store a Call History Record in the Directory
1 Locate the record in call history you want to store in the directory.
2 If you wish to change how the number is stored, press #.
The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available
for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number;
1+ number; number only).
3 Press s, then press > until PGM flashes.
4 Press s three times to store the call record in memory.
You’ll hear a confirmation tone.
Display Screen Messages
Screen Displays: When:
BLOCKED NAME The other party is blocking name information.
BLOCKED CALLER The other party is blocking name and number
information.
UNKNOWN NAME Your phone company is unable to receive
information about this caller’s name.
UNKNOWN CALLER Your phone company is unable to receive
information about this caller’s name and number.
EXTENSION IN USE An extension phone on this line is being used, so
call information cannot be received.
DIAL
PPGGMM
ERASE
973-555-0123
5/01 5:40PM CALL28
CALLER ID OPERATION
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Audible Indicators
This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice
confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation.
Set the Clock
1 With answering system on, press U until the system
announces,“Change clock.”
2 Press S until the system announces the correct day, then
press t.
3 Press S until the system announces the correct hour, then
press t.
4 Press S until the system announces the correct minutes, then
press t. The system announces the current clock setting.
5 Press an MBOX/STOP button to exit programming.
About Mailboxes
This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch
tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded
by pressing *1, *2,or *3while the system plays the outgoing
announcement. All other messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1.
About Announcements
• You can record up to two different announcements — one for normal
answering and one for when you’ve set the system to play the
announcement only.
• Use normal answering when you want the system to record callers’
messages. Use Announce Only when you want to give information to
callers without accepting messages.
• If you choose not to record an announcement, the system answers with
a pre-recorded announcement.
• The normal answering pre-recorded announcement says: “Hello. Please
leave a message after the tone.” The Announce Only pre-recorded
announcement says: “We’re sorry, messages to this number cannot
be accepted.”
• By setting Announce Only to on or off, you decide which
announcement your callers will hear when the system answers a call
(the system comes set for normal answering, with Announce Only
turned off). See “Change Announce Only” on page 22 to change your
announcement selection.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT THE BASE
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT THE BASE
Turn
Answering
System on
or off
Enter Answering System
feature setup and
choose a feature to set
Confirm/review
feature setting
Record outgoing
announcement
Delete outgoing
announcement,
messages
Select a
feature setting
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Record Your Announcement
NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be
sure to tell callers in your announcement to press *1, *2, or *3
while the announcement is playing to leave a message in the appropriate
mailbox. Remember to leave a few seconds blank at the end of your
recorded announcement to allow callers time to select a mailbox.
1 Press U until you hear “Change announcement.”
2 Press /. After you hear “Now recording” followed by a
beep, speak toward the base to record an announcement up to
90 seconds long.
NOTE: You may wish to leave several seconds of blank time at the end
of your recorded announcement to allow callers enough time to select
a mailbox.
3 Press any MBOX/STOP button to stop recording. The system plays
back your recorded message.
To review your announcement at any time:
1 Press U until you hear “Change announcement.”
2 Press any MBOX/STOP button.
To delete your announcement:
Press D during announcement playback. You will hear
“Announcement deleted.” The system will use the pre-recorded
announcement until you record a new one.
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Answering System Feature Setup
You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up a feature and then
move on to set up another feature.
1 Make sure the answering system is on.
2 Press and release U until you hear the system announce the
feature you want to set. Refer to the “Feature Summary” below for a
description of the features and your choices.
3 Press S to hear the feature’s settings.
4 Press t to confirm your selection.
Feature Summary
Default settings indicated by*.
System announces: Description/directions:
“Change remote access code” Set the remote access code you will use
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*
to access features and functions of the
answering system from a touch tone phone.
“Change clock” Set the clock: After you set the day, repeat
Steps 3 and 4 in “Answering System
Feature Setup” to set hours and minutes.
“Change message alert” When Message Alert is turned on, the base
Off
*
beeps once every 10 seconds when new
On messages have been received.
“Change announce only” When you turn Announce Only on, callers
Off
*
hear your announcement,but cannot
On leave a message.
“Change call screening” Turn call screening on or off.
On
*
Off
“Change number of rings” Choose how many times the phone will
2 ring before the system answers a call.
4
*
With Toll Saver active, the system answers
6 after two rings when you have new
Toll Saver messages and after four rings when you
have no new messages.
NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing an MBOX/STOP button.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT THE BASE
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT THE BASE
Listen to, Save & Delete Messages
The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them,
and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and
announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages).
After playing a message, the system announces the day and time it was
received. While the message plays, the Message Window displays the
number of the message. After playing the last message in a mailbox, the
system announces “End of messages.” If the system has less than five
minutes of recording time left, it announces remaining time.
Press to
skip to the
next message;
hold to speed
up playback.
Press to repeat a
message; hold to
slow down playback.
Adjust Playback
Volume
System
beeps
three times
at highest
or lowest
setting.
Play Messages
Press to play messages
in a mailbox. Press
again to stop playback.
Delete Messages
• Press to delete the message that’s
playing.
• Hold, then press
an MBOX/STOP button to delete
all messages in that mailbox.
•
You cannot delete a message until
it’s been reviewed; deleted
messages cannot be recovered.
Message
Window
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Call Screening/Intercept
1 Make sure the answering system is on and call screening is turned
on (see “Change call screening” on page 22). Adjust the message
playback volume.
2 Adjust the message so you can hear the caller’s message.
3 If you decide to take the call, press P on the handset.
4 If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the
announcement does not stop right away, press and release the
telephone switchhook.
Record a Memo
You can record
a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message.
1 Press and release /.
2 Press an MBOX/STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo.
After the beep, speak toward the microphone. The Message
Window displays the length of your memo.
3 To stop recording, press the MBOX/STOP button again.
Display: When:
0 No new messages in any mailbox
1 –98, flashing Total number of messages in all mailboxes
0
–
99 ↔ F Memory is full, or total number of messages is 99
Counting 1 to 99 Duration of announcement or memo recording
99, flashing Length of recording is more than 99 seconds
1 –99 Current message number during message playback
00 –99 Current Remote Access Code while setting
A Announce Only mode
ON or OFF, steady for Displayed when any setting is changed from
one second on or off
CL ↔ normal display Clock needs to be set
– – System is answering a call or is in remote operation
– – , flashing System is in programming mode or initializing
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT THE BASE
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT TOUCH TONE PHONE
Connect with the Answering System
You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone
phone.
1 Dial your telephone number.
2 When the system answers, press #, then enter your
Remote Access Code (preset to 19). The system beeps once.
3 Within two seconds, enter a remote command (see “Remote Access
Commands”).
4 Press *0to exit remote operation.
Voice Menu
The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation. Press
*5to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system.
Remote Access Commands
Function: Command:
Play messages in Press #, then the appropriate mailbox
a mailbox number (1, 2,or 3). The system plays
new messages. If there are no new
messages, the system plays old messages.
Repeat a message Press #4while message is playing;
each press backs up another message.
Skip a message Press #6while message is playing;
each press advances another message.
Stop Press #5.
Save messages Hang up.
Delete message Press #9while message is playing.
Review announcement Press #7; system plays announcement,
then beeps.
Record announcement Press *7; after beep, record
announcement, press #5to stop.
System plays back announcement.
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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT TOUCH TONE PHONE
Remote Access Commands (continued)
Function: Command:
Record memo Press *8; then mailbox number where
you want memo recorded; speak after
beep; press #5to exit.
End remote access call Press *0.
Turn system off Press # 0; the system announces,
“Machine off.” Press #0again to turn
the system back on.
Turn system on When system is off, it answers after 10
rings and announces, “Please enter your
remote access code.” Press #, then enter
your remote access code.
NOTE: The remote access call will automatically end if 20 seconds
go by with no key being pressed (other than when recording or playing
messages or announcements).
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Charging the Handset Battery Pack
This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned
on and up to 12 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides
an average talk time of about five hours.
The battery pack needs charging when:
• A new battery is installed in the handset.
• The phone beeps once every five seconds.
• The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon.
Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light turns on. The battery
pack is typically fully charged in eight hours.
You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to the
base after each use.
If you repeatedly get a low battery indicator, even after charging
overnight, the battery should be replaced.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or
damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions
carefully:
• Use only Replacement Battery 3301 (SKU# 91076).
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell might explode.
Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is
corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be
toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery
with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The
battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.
• Charge the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product only in accordance with the instructions and limitations
specified in this manual.
• Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and
battery charger.
BATTERIES
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Replacing the Handset Battery Pack
1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by
pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward.
2 Lift out the old battery pack and disconnect.
3 Align the two holes in the new battery pack’s plug with the
socket pins, and snap the plug into place. Place the battery pack in the
compartment with the wires in the lower left corner, along the bottom
of the battery pack.
4 Replace the cover by sliding it up into place.
5 The new battery pack must be charged before using the phone.
Place the handset in the base and allow it to charge for at least
16 hours the first charge. The telephone might operate before that, but
for best performance, let the battery pack charge fully.
BATTERIES
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below.
For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call
1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase.
If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first:
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a
wall switch.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit
and the modular jack.
• Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
• If the handset does not beep when you press P, the battery might
need charging.
• Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.
• If you have dial pulse (rotary) service on your phone line, make sure
the dial mode is set to dial pulse (see INSTALLATION).
If the above suggestions don’t solve the problem, try re-initializing
the handset and base:
1 Disconnect the power to the base.
2 Remove the handset battery pack.
3 Wait a few minutes.
4 Connect the power to the base.
5 Insert the handset battery pack.
6 Put the handset in the base to re-initialize.
If you hear a two-beep signal when you try to use the handset:
• You might be out of range. Move closer to the base and try again.
• If moving closer to the base doesn’t help, try following the directions
above for re-initializing the handset and base.
If the phone does not ring when you receive a call:
• Make sure the handset ringer is on.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and
the telephone jack.
• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged firmly into an outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
• You might be too far from the base; move closer.
• You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line
to allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of them.
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If you hear noise or interference when using the phone:
• Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
• You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
• Press and release C to change to another of the 30 channels
available. If noise is exceptionally loud, move closer to the base before
changing channels.
• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can
sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base
to another outlet.
• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating
range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an
upper floor.
• If the buttons don’t work, try placing the handset in the base for at
least 15 seconds.
If you hear other calls while using your phone:
• Press C to change to another channel.
• Disconnect the base from the modular jack and plug in a corded
telephone. If you still hear other calls, the problem is probably in your
wiring or local service. Call your local telephone service company.
If you lose a call after changing channels:
You were probably almost out of range. Move closer to the base before
changing channels. Before placing another call, set the handset in the
base for at least 15 seconds.
If you are unable to operate special telephone services or other
equipment requiring touch tone signals:
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, follow the directions under
“Temporary Tone Dialing” in the TELEPHONE OPERATION section of
this manual.
If messages are incomplete:
• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the
system disconnects the call after three 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 call.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
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If you have difficulty hearing messages:
Check the volume setting.
If the system does not answer after the correct number of rings:
• Make sure that the answering system is on.
• If Toll Saver is on, the number of rings changes to two when you have
new messages waiting.
• In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system used
by the local telephone company.
• If the memory is full or the system is off, the system answers after
10 rings.
If CL appears in the Message Window:
You need to reset the answering system clock.
If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch
tone phone:
• Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a
number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead, the phone is
not a touch tone telephone.
• The answering system may not detect the Remote Access Code while
your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is
over before entering the code.
• Make sure you enter your Remote Access Code correctly.
• There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using.
Press keys firmly.
If your outgoing announcement isn’t clear:
• When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a
normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the base.
• Make sure there is no “background” noise (TV, music,etc.) while you
are recording.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
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PERF.
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Answering System 9371
Remote Commands
To connect with your answering system:
1 Dial your telephone number from a touch tone phone.
2 When the system answers, press #, then enter your
Remote Access Code (preset to 19).
3 Within two seconds,enter a remote command from inside
this card.
To connect with your answering system:
1 Dial your telephone number from a touch tone phone.
2 When the system answers, press #, then enter your
Remote Access Code (preset to 19).
3 Within two seconds,enter a remote command from inside
this card.
© 2001 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reser ved.
Printed in China. 08/01
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© 2001 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.
Printed in China. 08/01
Answering System 9371
Remote Commands
DRAFT
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Remote Command Press
Voice Help menu *5
Play messages #, then mailbox number
(1, 2,or 3)
Repeat message # 4
Skip message # 6
Stop #5
Save messages Hang up
Delete message #9while message plays
Review announcement #7
Record announcement *7, speak after beep,
press #5to stop
Record memo *8, then mailbox number,
speak after beep, press #5
to stop
End remote access call *0
Turn system off #0, system announces,
“Machine off”; press #0again
to turn system back on
Turn system on When off, system answers after
10 rings and announces, “Please
enter your remote access code”;
press #, then enter your remote
access code
Remote Command Press
Voice Help menu *5
Play messages #, then mailbox number
(1, 2,or 3)
Repeat message # 4
Skip message # 6
Stop #5
Save messages Hang up
Delete message #9while message plays
Review announcement #7
Record announcement *7, speak after beep,
press #5to stop
Record memo *8, then mailbox number,
speak after beep, press #5
to stop
End remote access call *0
Turn system off #0, system announces,
“Machine off”; press #0again
to turn system back on
Turn system on When off, system answers after
10 rings and announces, “Please
enter your remote access code”;
press #, then enter your remote
access code
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