AT&T SL82418, SL82218 Message alert tone, Temporarily turning off the message alert tone

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Answering system

NOTE: The message alert tone will beep only if all the conditions below are met:

Answering system is on.

Message alert tone setting is on.

There are new messages.

Answering system setup

Message alert tone

When the message alert tone is set to On, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base will beep every 10 seconds. Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off.

To change the setting:

1.Press SETUP four times. The system will announce "Message alert tone," followed by the current setting, and then "To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT; to continue setup, press SETUP."

2.Press SKIP or REPEAT to alter between on and off.

3.Press SETUP to save your selection and move to the next menu option.

-OR-

Press PLAY/STOP to save your selection and exit the menu.

Temporarily turning off the message alert tone

Pressing any telephone base key (except

HANDSET LOCATOR) will temporarily silence the message alert tone.

If you press DELETE when in idle mode, there will be a voice prompt to direct you to press DELETE again to delete all old messages, and the message alert tone will be temporarily silenced.

The message alert tone will be activated again with the next incoming message.

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Contents User’s manual On your purchase of this AT&T product Canada, dial 1 866Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following itemsTable of contents Appendix Quick reference guide handset DIR / CIDUSE indicator Quick reference guide telephone baseInstallation preparation Avoid placing the telephone base too close toTelephone base & charger installation Telephone base installationCharger installation 800 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866Battery Battery installation & chargingBattery indicators Battery status Action Shows Place in chargerCharge light SideupBelt clip & optional headset To attach the belt clipTo remove the belt clip Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installationUpper keeper tab location Cord routing Wall mount to desktop installation Unbundled cordsLower keeper tabs Mounting bracket procedure Handset settings Ringer volumeRinger tone Key toneLanguage Press DIR / CID to select ENGLISH, Francais or EspanolVisual message waiting voicemail indicator To clear voicemail indicationCLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT Temporary ringer silencing Handset operation Auto off Last number redialHandset locator Press Handset Locator on the telephone baseCall waiting Volume controlOptions while on calls Multiple handset use not for model SL82118Mute Chain dialing DirectoryCaller ID history call log Intercom Model SL82218Models SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/ SL82658 To end the intercom call Unable to Call TRY AgainCall transfer using intercom OFF/CLEAR, PHONE/FLASH, or INTModels SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558 SL82658 Capacity About the directoryShared directory Exiting the directoryCreating directory entries To create a new directory entryKey Directory review To review directory entriesDirectory search To search by nameTo delete an entry To dial, delete or edit entriesDisplay dial To edit an entryCaller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waitingHow the caller ID history call log works Missed new calls indicator Memory matchTo dial from the caller ID history To review the caller ID historyTo review the caller ID history Other optionsAbout the answering system Answering system and voicemailMessage capacity Voice promptsDay & time announcement To check day & timeTo set day & time Answering system mode Call screening at the telephone baseCall intercept Outgoing announcements To play your current outgoing announcementTo record a new outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcement Answering system setup Number of rings Remote access code Base ringerMessage alert tone Temporarily turning off the message alert toneMessage playback Options during playbackTo delete all old messages Recording & playing memos To play back a memoMessage counter displays Message counter displaysRemote access Remote commandsHandset tones Screen icons, lights & tonesScreen icons & alert tones Telephone base tonesHandset display screen messages Screen display messagesCharging Adding and registering handsets To register a handset to your telephone base Replacing a handset You may need to deregister your handsets ifTaking care of your telephone MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephones Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Pacemaker patientsEspecially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry Canada FCC Part Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover?How long is the limited warranty period? How do you get warranty service? Other limitations Telephone operating range Technical specificationsDect 6.0 digital technology Extended range and clarityTroubleshooting To Battery installation and charging pages 8-9 in thisConnecting Charge light is off in this Troubleshooting guide If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge Troubleshooting Voicemail light is flashing and I don’t Troubleshooting Day not set Troubleshooting Index Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote command