AT&T SL87218 user manual Number of rings

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Answering system

Answering system setup

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.Press SETUP. The system will announce "Number of rings," 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 change to two, four, or six rings, 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 allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.

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

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

NOTE: If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting and voicemail service through your telephone service provider, you can use your telephone answering system and voicemail together. Set your answering system to answer calls at least two rings earlier than your voicemail is set to answer. For example, set your voicemail to answer calls after six rings and set you answering system to answer after four rings. By doing this, if you are on a call, or if the answering system is busy recording a message and you receive another call, the second caller can leave a voicemail message.

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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 remove the belt clip Belt clip & optional headsetTo attach 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 EspanolCLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT Visual message waiting voicemail indicatorTo clear voicemail indication Temporary ringer silencing Handset operation Auto off Last number redialHandset locator Press Handset Locator on the telephone baseMultiple 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 Call transfer using intercom To transfer an outside callFree directory assistance by AT&T 1-800-YELLOWPAGES Free one-touch access keyPress MENU/SELECT to select AT&T411 Setup 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 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 Remote access code Base ringerMessage alert tone Temporarily turning off the message alert toneTo delete all old messages Message playbackOptions during playback 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 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 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