AT&T SL87218 user manual Outgoing announcements, To play your current outgoing announcement

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Answering system

Outgoing announcements

Outgoing announcements are the messages 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 replace it with your own recording.

To play your current outgoing announcement

1.Press ANNC. and you will hear "Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD."

2.Press PLAY/STOP to hear the outgoing announcement. Press again to replay the announcement.

Press ANNC. at anytime to exit the announce- ment menu.

To record a new outgoing announcement

1.Press ANNC. You will hear, "Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD."

2.Press RECORD and begin speaking after you hear, "Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done."

3.Speak facing the telephone base from approximately nine inches away.

4.Press PLAY/STOP when you are done. Your recorded announcement will be played back.

To listen to the recorded announcement again,

press PLAY/STOP.

To record a new announcement, press RECORD and follow the above steps. Press ANNC. at any time to exit the announcement menu.

Elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in the message counter when recording. You can record an announcement up to 90 seconds. An announcement shorter than two seconds will not be recorded.

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Contents SL87218 User’s manualCanada, dial 1 866 On your purchase of this AT&T productYour telephone contains the following items Parts checklistTable of contents Appendix H, Technical DIR / CID Quick reference guide handsetQuick reference guide telephone base USE indicatorAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Installation preparationTelephone base installation Telephone base & charger installation800 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866 Charger installationSideup Battery installation & chargingTo remove the belt clip Belt clip & optional headsetTo attach the belt clip Desktop to wall mount installation Mounting bracket procedureUpper keeper tab location Wall mount position Wall mounting bracket location Wall mount to desktop installationLower keeper tab location Mounting bracket procedure Ringer volume Handset settingsKey tone Ringer tonePress DIR / CID to select ENGLISH, Francais or Espanol LanguageCLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT Visual message waiting voicemail indicatorTo clear voicemail indication Temporary ringer silencing Handset operation Last number redial Auto offPress Handset Locator on the telephone base Handset locatorMultiple handset use not for model SL82118 Options while on callsCall waiting Mute Caller ID history call log Chain dialingDirectory To end the intercom call IntercomTo make an Intercom call To transfer an outside call Call transfer using intercomFree directory assistance by AT&T 1-800-YELLOWPAGES Free one-touch access keyPress MENU/SELECT to select AT&T411 Setup Exiting the directory About the directoryShared directory CapacityTo create a new directory entry Creating directory entriesKey To review directory entries Directory reviewTo search by name Directory searchTo edit an entry To dial, delete or edit entriesDisplay dial To delete an entryInformation about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID operationAvailable AT this Time How the caller ID history call log worksMemory match Missed new calls indicatorOther options To review the caller ID historyTo review the caller ID history To dial from the caller ID historyAnswering system and voicemail About the answering system Voice prompts System provides voice prompts to guide you through setupTo set day & time Day & time announcementTo check day & time Call intercept Answering system modeCall screening at the telephone base To record a new outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo play your current outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcement Answering system setup Number of rings Base ringer Remote access codeTemporarily turning off the message alert tone Message alert toneTo delete all old messages Message playbackOptions during playback To play back a memo Recording & playing memosMessage counter displays Message counter displaysRemote commands Remote accessTelephone base tones Screen icons, lights & tonesScreen icons & alert tones Handset tonesScreen display messages Handset display screen messagesCharging Avoid water MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Taking care of your telephoneImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephones Especially about telephone answering systems Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersPacemaker patients FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry Canada FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Extended range and clarity Technical specificationsDect 6.0 digital technology Telephone operating rangeBattery installation and charging, page 8, in this user’s TroubleshootingConnecting 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 Action Remote command Remote access wallet card