AT&T SL87218 Answering system mode, Call screening at the telephone base, Call intercept

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Answering system

Answering system mode

Unless you change it, the answering system will be on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system will not answer calls and record incoming messages.

To turn the answering system on or off:

Press ANSWER ON to turn off your answering system. The system will announce “Calls will not be answered” and then beep to confirm the system is off. The ANSWER ON light will be off.

• To turn the system back on, press ANSWER ON. The system will announce “Calls will be answered” and then beep to confirm the system is on. The ANSWER ON light will be on.

NOTE: If the answering system is off and there is an incoming call, the system will answer after 10 rings and announce to the caller “Please enter your remote access code.” For more information about remote access codes, see page 53.

Call screening at the telephone base

If the answering system is on and the telephone base volume is not off (set to 1), you will hear the announcement and the incoming message when a call comes in. If you want the telephone base to be silent while messages are being recorded, make sure the telephone base volume is set to 1.

Call intercept

While screening a call, you can stop recording and speak to the caller by pressing

PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on the handset.

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Contents User’s manual SL87218On your purchase of this AT&T product Canada, dial 1 866Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following itemsTable of contents Appendix H, Technical 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 installation & charging SideupTo attach the belt clip Belt clip & optional headsetTo remove the belt clip Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installationUpper keeper tab location Wall mount position Wall mount to desktop installation Wall mounting bracket locationLower keeper tab location Mounting bracket procedure Handset settings Ringer volumeRinger tone Key toneLanguage Press DIR / CID to select ENGLISH, Francais or EspanolTo clear voicemail indication Visual message waiting voicemail indicatorCLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT Temporary ringer silencing Handset operation Auto off Last number redialHandset locator Press Handset Locator on the telephone baseCall waiting Options while on callsMultiple handset use not for model SL82118 Mute Directory Chain dialingCaller ID history call log To make an Intercom call IntercomTo end the intercom call Call transfer using intercom To transfer an outside callPress MENU/SELECT to select AT&T411 Setup Free one-touch access keyFree directory assistance by AT&T 1-800-YELLOWPAGES 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 Available AT this TimeMissed 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 voicemailSystem provides voice prompts to guide you through setup Voice promptsTo check day & time Day & time announcementTo set day & time Call screening at the telephone base Answering system modeCall intercept To play your current outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo 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 toneOptions during playback Message 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 Taking care of your telephone MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephones Pacemaker patients Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersEspecially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry Canada FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Telephone operating range Technical specificationsDect 6.0 digital technology Extended range and clarityTroubleshooting Battery installation and charging, page 8, in this user’sConnecting Charge light is off in this Troubleshooting guide If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Es Time and day Not set Troubleshooting Index Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote command