AT&T SL87218 user manual Troubleshooting

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Appendix I

Troubleshooting

System does not record message.

Make sure the answering system is on (see page 43).

Make sure the memory of the answering system is not full.

Outgoing

When you record your announcement, make sure you

announcement is

 

speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from

not clear.

 

the telephone base.

 

Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.)

 

 

while recording.

 

 

Common cure

If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, try

for electronic

putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or

equipment.

charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in

 

the order listed):

 

Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

 

Disconnect the cordless handset battery, and spare

 

 

battery, if applicable.

 

Wait a few minutes.

 

Connect power to the telephone base.

 

Re-install the battery, and place the cordless handset

 

 

into the telephone base.

 

Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its

 

 

connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one

 

 

minute for this to take place.

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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 SideupBelt clip & optional headset To attach the belt clipTo 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 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 baseOptions while on calls Call waitingMultiple handset use not for model SL82118 Mute Chain dialing DirectoryCaller ID history call log Intercom To make an Intercom callTo end the intercom call Call transfer using intercom To transfer an outside callFree one-touch access key Press MENU/SELECT to select AT&T411 SetupFree 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 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 Taking 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 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