AT&T ML17959, ML17939 user manual Call screening, Number of rings

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Menu setup

Answering system settings

Call screening

Use this feature to set whether incoming messages are played through the speaker while they are being recorded. Call screening is On by default.

1.

When the telephone is idle, press MENU.

1

2.

Press

or

to scroll to Answering sys. Press ENTER.

Ans Sys setup M1

3.

Press

or

to scroll to Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 to

Call screening

# of rings

 

select the desired line. Press ENTER.

 

Msg length

4.

Press

or

to scroll to Ans sys setup. Press ENTER.

1

5.

Press

or

to scroll to Call screening. Press ENTER.

CALL SCREENING

6.

Press

or

to select On or Off.

On

Off

 

 

 

 

7.Press ENTER to save your selection. The telephone plays a confirmation tone and returns to the previous menu.

Number of rings

Use this feature to set how many times the telephone rings before the answering system picks up the call. You can select two, four, six or toll saver, which is explained below. The number of rings is four by default.

1.

When the telephone is idle, press MENU.

1

2.

Press

or

to scroll to Answering sys. Press ENTER.

Ans Sys Setup M1

 

 

 

 

Call screening

3.

Press

or

to scroll to Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 to

# of rings

 

select the desired line. Press ENTER.

Msg length

4.

Press

or

to scroll to Ans sys setup. Press ENTER.

1

 

 

 

 

5.

Press

or

to scroll to # of rings. Press ENTER.

# OF RINGS

2

6.

Press

or

to select 2, 4, 6 or Toll saver.

4

 

• Toll saver - the answering system answers a call

6

after two rings if you have new messages, and

after four rings when there are no new messages. This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges when calling from out of your local area.

7.Press ENTER to save your selection. The telephone plays a confirmation tone and returns to the previous menu.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents Speed dial Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Installation preparationDelete Quick reference guideHeadset Optional backup battery installation Telephone base installation Telephone installation800 222-3111.In Canada, dial 1 866 Telephone installation Data port Tabletop to wall installation Installation optionsL1+L2 If you have DSL high Wall to tabletop installation Switch hook Directory card Optional headsetTo write names on the directory card To change the directory cardMenu structure Telephone settingsMenu overview Ringer melody Ringer volumeTo select English, Français or Español LCD languageLCD backlight Date and timeScroll rate Key toneSet the primary line Call settingsTurn automatic line selection on or off Turn auto speaker on or offSet home and local area codes Choose the preferred modeSelect tone or pulse dialing Choose how to store repeat calls in the call history Announcement selection Answering system settings Answer on/off To scroll to Annc a only, Annc B only To scroll to Mailbox 1 or MailboxOr a & B schedule Announcement a and BTo scroll to Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 to Announcement a and B time settingsTo delete announcement a or B Number of rings Call screeningRemote code Incoming message lengthMessage alert tone Priority codeClear voicemail indication Voicemail indicator settingsVoicemail indicator Turn Covm central office voicemail on or off To make a call with the handset Basic operationTo make a call with the corded headset To answer a callTo switch from the speakerphone to handset To switch from the handset to headsetTo switch from the speakerphone to headset To switch from the headset to speakerphoneTo dial one of the five most recently dialed numbers RedialPress Enter or Disp Dial To dial the last number dialedTo delete a redial entry To cancel auto redial at any time Press Auto RedialAuto redial To auto redial a number on the redial listOptions while on calls Temporary tone dialing Switching between linesConference calls To make a three-way conference callTo end a conference call To drop one lineTwo-way recording 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 Dialing a speed dial number Editing a speed dial numberDeleting a speed dial number Directory memory capacity Character chartDirectory overview Reviewing directory entries Directory operationCreating a directory entry Editing directory entries Searching by nameSee Reviewing directory entries on Copying directory entries to speed dial memoryDialing directory entries Deleting directory entriesInformation about caller ID with call waiting About caller IDCaller’s number Date of call How caller ID history call log worksCaller ID operation Missed calls indicatorMemory match Reviewing call historyDelete all call history entries Dialing optionsDialing a call history entry Copy to DIR Saving a call history entry to the directorySpDial Saving a call history entry to a speed dial locationPress ENTER. The screen displays Press speed dial KeyScreen message Reason Reasons for missing caller ID informationAnswering system and voicemail Message capacity Answering system operationAnswering system new message indication Call interceptMessage playback When a message is playingTo listen to messages Options during playbackMessages? Delete all old messagesDisplays All old messages deleted 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 My telephone does not work at all TroubleshootingCannot get a dial tone 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 My caller ID isn’t working System does not receive caller ID when on a callAnswering system records incomplete messages System does not answer after the correct number of ringsSystem does not record messages System does not respond to remote commandsVoicemail appears and L1 and/or L2 flashes on the display Cannot retrieve voicemail messagesCommon cure for electronic equipment General product care Especially about corded telephones Important safety informationProduct identifier and REN information FCC and Acta informationProgramming/testing of emergency numbers Part 15 of FCC rules 866 Limited warrantyHow do you get warranty service? Technical specifications Technical specificationsIndex Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet card
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