AT&T ML17939, ML17959 user manual Answering system settings, Answer on/off, Announcement selection

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Menu setup

Answering system settings

The answering system setup for each telephone line is separate. The telephone generates voice prompts to guide you through your answering system setup.

Answer on/off

By default, the answering system is on and ready to record messages on each telephone line. When the answering system of the corresponding line is on, the corresponding /ANS ON/OFF indicator light is on. If you turn the answering system off, the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages.

•Press /ANS ON/OFF LINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFF LINE 2 to turn the corresponding answering system on or off. When the answering system is

turned on, it announces, “Calls will be answered.” The /ANS ON/OFF LINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFF LINE 2 indicator light turns on. When the answering system is turned off, it announces, “Calls will not be answered.” The

/ANS ON/OFF LINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFF LINE 2 indicator light turns off.

You can also turn the telephone answering system on or off in the menu by following the steps below:

1.When the telephone is idle, press MENU.

2.Press or to scroll to Answering sys. Press ENTER.

3.Press or to scroll to Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2. Press ENTER.

4.Press or to scroll to Answer On/Off. Press ENTER.

5.Press or to scroll to On or Off.

6.Press ENTER to save the setting. The telephone plays a confirmation tone and returns to the previous menu.

NOTES:

Speed dial Phone settings Call settings Answering sys

Answering Sys

Mailbox 1

Mailbox 2

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Mailbox 1

Delete all old

Record memo

Answer ON/OFF

•If the recording memory is full, the telephone announces, “Calls will not be answered. Memory is full,” when you press /ANS ON/OFF LINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFF LINE 2 and the answering system cannot be turned on.

•If the answering system is off and you press ENTER to save the settings in Ans sys setup and Choose Annc menus, the answering system will be automatically turned on.

Announcement selection

If you select Annc A only, announcement A plays when calls are answered by the answering system. If you select Annc B only, announcement B plays when calls are answered by the answering system. If you select A & B schedule, you must select the different time intervals for when announcements A and B play. By default, announcement A plays between 8:00am and 4:59pm, and announcement B plays between 5:00pm and 7:59am. The announcement is set to Annc A only by default. To change the setting, follow the steps on the next page.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents Speed dial Installation preparation Avoid placing the telephone base too close toQuick reference guide DeleteHeadset Optional backup battery installation Telephone installation Telephone base installation800 222-3111.In Canada, dial 1 866 Telephone installation Data port Installation options Tabletop to wall installationL1+L2 If you have DSL high Wall to tabletop installation Switch hook To write names on the directory card Optional headsetDirectory card To change the directory cardMenu structure Telephone settingsMenu overview Ringer volume Ringer melodyLCD backlight LCD languageTo select English, Français or Español Date and timeKey tone Scroll rateTurn automatic line selection on or off Call settingsSet the primary line Turn auto speaker on or offChoose the preferred mode Set home and local area codesChoose how to store repeat calls in the call history Select tone or pulse dialingAnnouncement selection Answering system settingsAnswer on/off Or a & B schedule To scroll to Mailbox 1 or MailboxTo scroll to Annc a only, Annc B only Announcement a and BTo scroll to Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 to Announcement a and B time settingsTo delete announcement a or B Call screening Number of ringsIncoming message length Remote codePriority code Message alert toneClear voicemail indication Voicemail indicator settingsVoicemail indicator Turn Covm central office voicemail on or off To make a call with the corded headset Basic operationTo make a call with the handset To answer a callTo switch from the speakerphone to headset To switch from the handset to headsetTo switch from the speakerphone to handset To switch from the headset to speakerphonePress Enter or Disp Dial RedialTo dial one of the five most recently dialed numbers To dial the last number dialedAuto redial To cancel auto redial at any time Press Auto RedialTo delete a redial entry To auto redial a number on the redial listOptions while on calls Conference calls Switching between linesTemporary tone dialing To make a three-way conference callTwo-way recording To drop one lineTo end a conference call To record a callChain dialing Speed dial memory overview If Auto speaker is turned off see Turn auto speaker Speed dial operationStoring a number in a speed dial location Editing a speed dial number Dialing a speed dial numberDeleting a speed dial number Directory memory capacity Character chartDirectory overview Reviewing directory entries Directory operationCreating a directory entry Searching by name Editing directory entriesDialing directory entries Copying directory entries to speed dial memorySee Reviewing directory entries on Deleting directory entriesAbout caller ID Information about caller ID with call waitingHow caller ID history call log works Caller’s number Date of callMemory match Missed calls indicatorCaller ID operation Reviewing call historyDelete all call history entries Dialing optionsDialing a call history entry Saving a call history entry to the directory Copy to DIRPress ENTER. The screen displays Press speed dial Saving a call history entry to a speed dial locationSpDial KeyReasons for missing caller ID information Screen message ReasonAnswering system and voicemail Answering system new message indication Answering system operationMessage capacity Call interceptTo listen to messages When a message is playingMessage playback Options during playbackDisplays All old messages deleted Delete all old messagesMessages? Press ENTER. The screen displays Delete all old messages?Remote access Screen icons Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesIndicator lights Alert tones Screen display messages Entry has been saved successfully into Cannot get a dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone does not work at all Cannot dial outMy calls cut in and out while I’m using my corded handset Hear other calls while using my telephoneMy telephone does not ring when I receive a call Answering system records incomplete messages System does not receive caller ID when on a callMy caller ID isn’t working System does not answer after the correct number of ringsVoicemail appears and L1 and/or L2 flashes on the display System does not respond to remote commandsSystem does not record messages Cannot retrieve voicemail messagesCommon cure for electronic equipment General product care Important safety information Especially about corded telephonesFCC and Acta information Product identifier and REN informationProgramming/testing of emergency numbers Part 15 of FCC rules Limited warranty 866How do you get warranty service? Technical specifications Technical specificationsIndex Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote command

ML17959, ML17939 specifications

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