AT&T E5811 user manual Answering system mode, To turn the answering system off, Call screening

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Answering system operation

1.ANSWER ON

until the system announces “Calls will not be answered.”

2. "Beep"

The system has been turned off.

- OR -

1.ANSWER ON

until the system announces “Calls will be answered.”

2. "Beep"

The system has been turned on.

Answering system mode

The answering system’s default factory setting is ON in order to answer and record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system will not answer calls or record incoming messages.

To turn the answering system off

Press ANSWER ON until you hear “Calls will not be answered” and a confirmation beep. The

ANSWER ON will be turned off.

NOTE: If the answering system is off and someone calls, the telephone will ring 10 times then answer and announce “Please enter your remote access code.” Enter your remote access code to enter remote access mode (page 37). If you do not enter the correct remote access code, the call will be ended automatically.

To turn the answering system on

Press ANSWER ON until you hear “Calls will be answered” then a beep to confirm the ON setting. The ANSWER ON light will be turned on.

Call screening

If the answering system is on and the base volume is not off, you will hear the announcement and the incoming message when a call comes in.

Call intercept

While you are call screening, you can intercept the call by pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on the handset.

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