AT&T EL52259, EL52309, EL52409, EL52459, EL52209 User Manual

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User’s manual
EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting
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Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety instructions on pages 58-59 of this manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new AT&T product. You can also visit our website at
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Model #: EL52209 (two handsets) EL52259 (two handsets) EL52309 (three handsets) EL52409 (four handsets) EL52419 (four handsets) EL52459 (four handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system Serial #: (found on the bottom of the telephone base) Purchase date: Place of purchase:
.
or call
1 (800) 222-3111
. In Canada, dial
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User’s manual
EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting
User's manual
Telephone base
Quick start guide
EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting
Quick start guide
Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed
(1 for EL52209) (1 for EL52259) (2 for EL52309) (3 for EL52409) (3 for EL52419) (3 for EL52459)
Cordless handset (2 for EL52209)
(2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409) (4 for EL52419) (4 for EL52459)
Wall mount bracket
Battery for cordless handset
(2 for EL52209) (2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409) (4 for EL52419) (4 for EL52459)
Battery compartment cover
(2 for EL52209) (2 for EL52259) (3 for EL52309) (4 for EL52409) (4 for EL52419) (4 for EL52459)
Telephone line cord
AC power adapter for telephone base
User’s manual
EL52209/EL52259/EL52309/ EL52409/EL52419/EL52459 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting
Table of contents
Getting started
Quick reference guide - handset ......... 1
Quick reference guide - telephone
base .................................................................... 2
Installation ...................................................... 3
Telephone base & charger
installation ...................................................... 4
Battery installation & charging.............5
Wall Installation ........................................... 7
Tabletop to wall installation ............ 7
Wall to tabletop installation ............ 8
Handset settings
Telephone settings ..................................... 9
Menu settings .......................................... 9
Ringer volume ......................................... 9
Ringer tone ............................................ 10
Key tone .................................................. 10
LCD language ....................................... 10
Set date/time ....................................... 11
Voicemail (visual message
waiting) indicator ................................ 12
Clear voicemail indication .............. 12
Home area code .................................. 13
Answering system settings ...................14
Answer on/off ...................................... 14
Announcement .................................... 15
Number of rings .................................. 16
Remote access code ......................... 17
Message alert tone ............................ 18
Telephone operation
Making, answering, and ending
calls ..................................................................19
Making a call ......................................... 19
On-hook dialing (predialing) ......... 19
Answering a call ................................. 19
Temporary ringer silencing ............ 19
Ending a call ......................................... 19
Auto off ................................................... 19
Handset operation ....................................20
Speakerphone information ............ 20
Last number redial ............................. 20
Options while on calls ............................21
Volume control .................................... 21
Call waiting ............................................ 21
Mute .......................................................... 21
Chain dialing ......................................... 22
Multiple handset use
Multiple handset use ...............................23
Handset locator ................................... 23
Join a call in progress ......................23
Intercom .................................................. 24
Answer an incoming call during an
intercom call ......................................... 24
Call transfer using intercom ................25
Directory
About the directory ..................................26
Shared directory .................................. 26
Capacity ................................................... 26
Exiting the directory ..........................26
Create directory entries .........................27
To create a new directory entry . 27
Review directory ........................................29
To review directory entries ............ 29
Search directory .........................................29
To search by name ............................ 29
To dial, delete or edit entries ..............30
Display dial ............................................ 30
To delete an entry .............................. 30
To edit an entry ...................................30
Caller ID
About caller ID ...........................................31
Information about caller ID with
call waiting ............................................ 31
Caller ID operation ...................................32
Memory match ..................................... 32
Missed (new) calls indicator .......... 32
Caller ID history .........................................33
How the caller ID history (call
log) works ............................................... 33
To review the caller history ........... 34
Make a call log entry ready to
dial ............................................................. 34
Dial a call log entry ........................... 35
Delete entries ....................................... 35
Save a call log entry to the
directory .................................................. 35
Reasons for missing caller ID
information ...................................................36
Answering system
About the answering system...............37
Answering system and
voicemail ................................................. 37
Message capacity ............................... 37
Turn the answering system on or
off at the telephone base .............. 37
New message indication ................. 38
Call screening at the telephone
base ........................................................... 38
Call intercept ........................................ 38
Base ringer ............................................ 38
Temporarily turning off the
message alert tone ............................ 38
Voice prompts ...................................... 38
Messages playback ...................................39
Options during playback ................. 40
To delete all old messages ........... 40
Recording & playing memos ................41
Base message counter displays .........42
Remote access ............................................43
Appendix A
Alert tones and lights .............................45
Handset screen icons ....................... 45
Handset alert tones ........................... 45
Telephone base tone ........................ 45
Lights ........................................................ 45
Appendix B
Handset display screen messages ....46
Appendix C
Troubleshooting .........................................48
Appendix D
Maintenance.................................................57
Appendix E
Important safety information ..............58
Safety information .............................. 58
Especially about cordless
telephones ............................................. 58
Precautions for users of implanted
cardiac pacemakers ........................... 59
Pacemaker patients ........................... 59
Especially about telephone
answering systems ............................. 59
Appendix F
FCC Part 68 and ACTA ............................60
Appendix G
FCC Part 15 ..................................................61
Appendix H
Limited warranty ........................................62
Appendix I
Technical specifications .........................64
DECT 6.0 digital technology .......... 64
Telephone operating range ........... 64
Extended range and clarity ........... 64
Index ...............................................................65
Getting started
Quick reference guide - handset
CHARGE light
The charge light is on when the handset is charging (page 6).
pDIR/VOLUME
Press pDIR to show directory entries (page 29) when the phone is not in use.
Press to scroll up while in menus (page 9). Press pVOLUME to increase the volume level during a call (page 21).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to view redial memory (page 20). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 27).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call (page 19). During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 21).
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While reviewing a call log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 34).
SPEAKER
Press to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use (page 20).
Main menu
The > symbol highlights a menu item.
>ANS. SYSTEM
DIRECTORY
Menu
Main menu
ANS. SYSTEM (page 37) DIRECTORY (page 26) CALL LOG (page 31) RINGER VOLUME (page 9) RINGER TONE (page 10) KEY TONE (page 10) LCD LANGUAGE (page 10) SET DATE/TIME (page 11) CLR VOICEMAIL (page 12) HOME AREA CODE (page 13)
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qCID/VOLUME
Press qCID to show caller ID information (page 34) when the phone is not in use.
Press to scroll down while in menus. Press qVOLUME to decrease the volume level during a call (page 21).
MENU/SELECT
Press to display the menu (page
9). Once in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.
OFF/CLEAR
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the missed calls indicator. During a call, press to hang up (page 19). While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display (page 9).
MUTE/DELETE
During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 21). While reviewing the caller ID history (page 35) or the directory (page 30), or the redial memory (page 20), press to delete an individual entry. While predialing, press to delete digits (page 19).
#
Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing a call log entry (page 34).
Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call (pages 24-25).
INT
Using menus
Press pDIR or CIDq to
scroll through menu items. Press MENU/SELECT
to select or modify a highlighted item.
Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
Getting started
Quick reference guide - telephone base
IN USE indicator
On when the handset is in use or when the answering system is answering an incoming call.
Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call.
VOICEMAIL indicator
Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicemail service is offered by your local telephone company, and is different, and is different from answering system messages (page 12).
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to make handsets beep so you can locate them (page 23).
MESSAGE COUNTER
Number of messages (or during playback, message number currently playing).
REPEAT
Press to repeat a message. Press twice to play the previous message (page 40).
X DELETE
Press to delete the message currently playing (page 40).
Press twice to delete all old messages when the phone is not in use (page 40).
ON/OFF
Press to turn the built-in answering system on or off (page 37).
PLAY/STOP
Press to start or stop message playback (page 39).
SKIP
Press to skip a message (page 40).
pqVOLUME
During message playback, press to adjust the listening volume (page 40).
While in idle mode, press to adjust the base ringer volume (page 38).
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Getting started
Installation
You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.
Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (see page 7). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (see the following page). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset or base display - remove it before use.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at
STOP!
See pages 5-6 for easy instructions.
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
• Communication devices such as: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless
telephones.
• Excessive heat sources.
• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave
ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
• Excessive moisture.
• Extremely low temperature.
• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or
work bench.
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Getting started
Telephone base & charger installation
Install the telephone as shown below.
The telephone base is ready for table use. If you want to change to wall mounting, see page 7 for details.
5. Plug the other
end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack or a DSL filter.
4. Plug the large
end of the AC power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not include) is required.
Telephone line cord
1. Plug one end of
the telephone line cord into the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base.
3. Route the power
adapter cord through the slot.
2. Plug the small end
of the AC power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base.
Charger installation
Plug the AC power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement
1.
power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
2. mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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Getting started
Battery installation & charging
Install the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 64 for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone for a short time. The screen shows LOW BATTERY and the backlight is off until you have charged the battery without interruption for at least one hour. The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank. Battery has no charge
and the handset cannot be used.
The screen shows PLACE IN CHARGER and flashes.
The screen shows LOW BATTERY and flashes.
Battery has very little charge and the handset cannot be used.
Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.
The screen shows
Battery is charged. To keep the battery
HANDSET X.
Charge without interruption until the screen shows LOW BATTERY (at least 10 minutes).
Charge without interruption until the screen shows LOW BATTERY (at least four minutes).
Charge without interruption until the screen shows HANDSET X (at least one hour).
charged, place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use.
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps
every minute.
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Getting started
Battery installation & charging
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
CHARGE light
Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up as indicated.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT8001). To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call
Align the cover flat against the battery compartment cover, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
To replace the battery, press the tab and slide the battery compartment cover downwards. Lift out the old battery and disconnect it from the handset. Follow the instructions above to install and charge the new battery.
Charge the handset by placing it face up in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light will be on when charging.
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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Getting started
Wall Installation
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronic retailers. You might need a professional to install the mounting plate.
Tabletop to wall installation
1. Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert the extended tabs (marked A) of the wall mount bracket into the slots on the back of the telephone base (marked A). Push the telephone base down until it is securely in place.
2. If you are using a DSL filter, plug the line cord into the filter now. Route the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall mount bracket hole. Route the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone.
3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
4. Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.
1.
3.
2.
4.
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Getting started
Wall Installation
Wall to tabletop installation
1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the wall. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first.
2. Lift the telephone base up to detach it from the plastic wall mount bracket. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.
3. See Telephone base & charger installation on page 4.
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Handset settings
Telephone settings
Menu settings
Use the menus to change the telephone’s settings.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is not in
use) to enter the main menu.
2. Use qCID or DIRp to scroll to the feature to be changed.
When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a > symbol.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the highlighted item.
NOTE:
To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display,
press OFF/CLEAR. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode.
Ringer volume
You can set the ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, the appears on the handset screen.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2.
Use
qCID or DIRp
then press
MENU/SELECT
to scroll to the >RINGER
.
VOLUME menu,
>ANS. SYSTEM
DIRECTORY
>RINGER VOLUME
RINGER TONE
3. Press qCID or DIRp to sample each volume level.
4. Press
MENU/SELECT
to save your preference and return to
RINGER VOLUME
the main menu.
NOTES:
1. Changing the handset ringer volume does not affect base ringer volume. For more information on base ringer volume, see page 38.
2. The ringer volume level also determines the ringer levels of intercom calls (pages 24-25) and the paging tone when initiating the handset locator feature (page 23).
3. If the handset ringer volume level is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and paging.
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Handset settings
Telephone settings
Ringer tone
This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer tones.
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main
menu.
2. Use
qCID or DIRp
MENU/SELECT.
to scroll to >RINGER
TONE, then press
3. Press qCID or DIRp to sample each ringer tone.
4. Press
MENU/SELECT
to save your preference and return to
>RINGER TONE
KEY TONE
RINGER TONE 1
the main menu.
NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.
Key tone
The handset is factory programmed to beep with each key press. If you turn off the KEY TONE, there are no beeps when you press keys.
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main
menu.
2. Use qCID or DIRp to scroll to >KEY TONE, then press
MENU/SELECT.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to select ON or OFF.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to
>KEY TONE
LCD LANGUAGE
KEY TONE
ON
the main menu.
LCD language
You can select the language used for all screen displays.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use qCID or DIRp to scroll to >LCD LANGUAGE, then
press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or
ESPAÑOL.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to
the main menu.
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>LCD LANGUAGE
SET DATE/TIME
LCD LANGUAGE ENGLISH
Handset settings
Telephone settings
Set date/time
The answering system announces the date and time of the message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. However, the year must be set so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.
Follow the steps below to set the month, day, year and time.
1. When the handset is in the idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.
2. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >SET DATE/TIME, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to select the month, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
4. Press qCID or DIRp to select the day, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
5. Press qCID or DIRp to select the year, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
6. Press qCID or DIRp to select the hour, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
7. Press qCID or DIRp to select the minute, or enter the correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
8. Press qCID or DIRp to select the AM or PM, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm. There is a confirmation tone.
>ANS. SYSTEM
DIRECTORY
>SET DATE/TIME
CLR VOICEMAIL
SET DATE
--/--/--
SET TIME
--:-- --
NOTE: If the clock was not set when a message is recorded, the system announces "Time and day not set" before the message is played.
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Handset settings
Telephone settings
Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator
If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your local telephone
company
, the voicemail waiting indicator feature
will provide visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash, and NEW VOICEMAIL and the icon appear on the handset screen.
NOTES:
1. This feature does not indicate new answering system messages recorded on your phone.
2. For more information about the difference between your answering system and voicemail, see page 37.
Clear voicemail indication
Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed NEW VOICEMAIL message, icon and VOICEMAIL light; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your local telephone
company
continues to send the signal to turn on
the indicator.
To manually turn off the new voicemail indicator:
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the
main menu.
2. Use
qCID or DIRp to scroll to >CLR VOICEMAIL, then
press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows TURN OFF
INDICATOR?
3. Press MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication
off, or press
OFF/CLEAR
to cancel the procedure.
HANDSET 1
NEW VOICEMAIL
PM
5:37
>CLR VOICEMAIL
HOME AREA CODE
INDICATOR?
8/06
TURN OFF
NOTES:
1. Telephone company voicemail might alert you to new messages with stutter (broken)
dial tone. Contact your telephone company for more details.
2. For information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone company for
assistance.
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Handset settings
Telephone settings
Home area code
If you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID history only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.
This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the caller ID log. If you dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, do not use this home area code feature. If you do, you will not be able to place calls from your caller ID log as they have only seven digits.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in the idle mode to enter the
main menu.
2. Use qCID or DIRp to scroll to >HOME AREA CODE, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press the dial pad keys to enter a three-digit home area code. Press MUTE/DELETE to delete digits while entering.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save and return to the main menu.
NOTE: If, in the future, your telephone company requires you to dial 10 digits to make a local call (area code + phone number), you will need to delete your home area code. With the home area code displayed, press and hold MUTE/DELETE. The home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _.
>HOME AREA CODE
ANS. SYSTEM
HOME AREA CODE
___
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Handset settings
Answering system settings
Use the answering system menu to turn the answering system on or off, record your announcement (greeting), change the number of rings, remote access code and message alert tone.
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the
main menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press
MENU/SELECT.
Answer on/off
Unless you change it, the answering system is on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages.
To turn the answering system on or off from a handset:
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to
enter the main menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press MENU/SELECT again to select >ANSWER ON/OFF.
5. Press qCID or DIRp to select betweento select between ON and OFF, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm the setting. A confirmation tone sounds.
If the answering system is on, the ANS ON icon displays on the handset screen.
>ANS SYS SETUP
PLAY MSGS
>ANSWER ON/OFF
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANSWER ON/OFF ON
NOTE: If the answering system is off and there is an incoming call, the system answers after 10 rings and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.” For more information about remote access codes, see pages 43-44.
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Handset settings
Answering system settings
Announcement
An outgoing announcement is the greeting callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system.
The telephone has a prerecorded outgoing announcement, “Hello. Please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this announcement, or record your own announcement.
You can record an announcement up to 90 seconds. The system does not record any announcement shorter than one second.
To play your current outgoing announcement:
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to
enter the main menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press MENU/SELECT, the system announces, “To play, press
2. To record, press 7.”
5. Press 2 to play the current announcement.
To record a new outgoing announcement:
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to
enter the main menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then
press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANNOUNCEMENT, then
press MENU/SELECT, the system announces, “To play, press
2. To record, press 7.”
5. Press 7 to record an announcement, the system announces
“Record after the tone, press 5 when you are done.”
6. Press 5 when you finish recording. Your recorded
announcement plays.
To listen to the recorded announcement again, press 2 after playback is completed.
To record a new announcement, press 7 and follow step 6.
NOTE: If the answering system is full and you want to record a new announcement, the system announces, “Memory is full.” You must delete some messages before you can record a new announcement.
>ANS. SYSTEM
DIRECTORY
>ANS SYS SETUP
PLAY MSGS
>ANNOUNCEMENT
# OF RINGS
2-PLAY 3-DELETE 5-STOP 7-RECORD
RECORD ANNC... 5-STOP
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Handset settings
Answering system settings
To delete your outgoing announcement:
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the
main menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press
MENU/SELECT.
4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANNOUNCEMENT, then press
MENU/SELECT, the system announces, “To play, press 2. To record, press 7.”
5. Press 3 to delete your recorded announcement. If your announcement is deleted, calls are answered with the pre-recorded
announcement described on page 15.
Number of rings
You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, four, or six rings. You can also select toll saver, which is explained below. Unless you change it, the answering system answers an incoming call after four rings.
To set the number of rings:
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the
main menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press
MENU/SELECT.
4. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to ># OF RINGS, then press MENU/SELECT.
5. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll and choose among 2, 4, 6 or TOLL SAVER.
• Toll saver - the answering system answers a call after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages. This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.
6. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your setting. A confirmation tone sounds.
NOTE: If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting service through your telephone company, see Answering system and voicemail on page 37.
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Handset settings
Answering system settings
Remote access code
To access your answering system remotely from any touch tone phone, you need to enter a two-digit number (10-99). Unless you change it, the remote access code is 19.
To change the remote access code:
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to
enter the main menu.
2. Press MENU/SELECT again.
3. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to scroll to >REMOTE CODE, then press
MENU/SELECT.
5. Press qCID or DIRp to change the remote access code.to change the remote access code.
6. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your setting. A confirmation tone sounds.
>ANS. SYSTEM
DIRECTORY
>ANS SYS SETUP
PLAY MSGS
>REMOTE CODE
MSG ALERT TONE
REMOTE CODE
19
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