AT&T EL52450, EL52510, EL52500, EL52350, EL52300, EL52400 Remote access code, Message alert tone

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Answering system settings

Answering system setup

5.Press DIR or CID to scroll and choose among 2, 4, 6 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 feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area.

6.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your setting. A confirmation tone sounds.

NOTE: If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered through your telephone service provider, see Answering system and voicemail on page 43.

Remote access code

To access your answering system remotely from any touch-
tone telephone, you need to enter a two-digit number (00-	REMOTE CODE
99). Unless you change it, the remote access code is 19.	19
99). Unless you change it, the remote access code is 19.

To change the remote access code:

1.Follow Steps 1-3 in Number of rings on page 41.

2.Press DIR or CID to scroll to >REMOTE CODE, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.Press DIR or CID to select the remote access code, or use the dial pad keys to enter the correct number (00-99).

4.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your setting. A confirmation tone sounds.

NOTE: For more details about the feature remote access, refer to Remote access on page 51.

Message alert tone

When the message alert tone is set to ON, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off.

To change the setting:		MSG ALERT TONE
1.	Follow Steps 1-3 in Number of rings on page 41.	>OFF

2.	Press DIR or CID to scroll to >MSG ALERT TONE, then

	press MENU/SELECT.

3.Press DIR or CID to choose between ON and OFF.

4.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm your setting. A confirmation tone sounds.

NOTES:

•The message alert tone beeps only if all the conditions below are met:

–Answering system is on.

–Message alert tone setting is on.

–There are new messages.

•To temporarily turn off the message alert tone, see Temporarily turning off the message alert tone on page 45.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents Appendix Answering system settingsCaller ID Answering system operationAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Main menu Using menusImportant Information Telephone base and charger installationCharge light Battery installation and chargingBattery installation Handset X at least Battery chargingBattery indicators Battery status Action Place in ChargerTabletop to wall mount installation Wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu structure Menu overviewRinger tone Handset settingsRinger volume Press MENU/SELECT to select Ringer VolumeClear voicemail indication Voicemail waiting visual message waiting indicatorSet date/time Key toneHome area code Answering system settingsDial mode Telephone base ringer volume To silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone base Making, answering and ending a callMaking a call To make a call On-hook dialing predialingEnding a call Answering a callSpeakerphone Redial To delete a number from the redial list Options while on calls Chain dialing To access the directory while on a callTo access the caller ID history while on a call Temporary tone dialingJoin a call in process To access the redial list while on a callTo stop the paging tone Handset locatorTo start the paging tone To answer the incoming outside call IntercomTo make and answer an intercom call To answer an incoming call during an intercom callCall transfer using intercom Directory overview To create a new directory entry Create directory entriesKey To add a predialed telephone number to the directoryDial To search by name Reviewing the directoryTo review directory entries To edit a directory entry Dialing, deleting and editing a directory entryTo delete a directory entry Directory Empty Speed dial locationsTo clear a speed dial location To dial a speed dial number To view the dialing options on About caller IDInformation about caller ID with call waiting About home area codeMemory match Caller ID historyHow caller ID history call log works Reasons for missing caller ID information Missed new calls indicatorCaller ID operation To view the dialing options To review the caller ID historyTo delete all caller ID history entries To dial a caller ID history numberSaving a caller ID history entry in the directory Answering on/off Answering system setupUsing the handset Using the telephone baseTo record a new announcement AnnouncementTo play the current announcement Number of rings Call screening setupTo delete your announcement Press MENU/SELECT to select Call ScreeningMessage alert tone Remote access codeIcon and XX NEW Messages Answering system and voicemailAbout answering system and voicemail Answering system new message indicationCall screening Answering system overviewVoice prompts Message capacityTemporarily turning off the message alert tone Call interceptTo listen to messages at the handset Message playbackTo listen to messages To listen to messages at the telephone baseOptions during playback When messages are playing on the telephone baseWhen messages are playing on the handset Delete ALL OLD, the screen shows no Message To delete all old messagesTo delete all old messages at the telephone base To delete all old messages at the handsetTo play back memos Recording and playing memosTo record a memo Message window displays To remotely access the answering system Remote accessRemote access ANS on Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesHandset indicator lights Screen iconsANS ON/OFF light Telephone base indicator lightsHandset alert tones Telephone base alert tonesHandset display screen messages Phone Cannot dial out TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all Cannot get a dial toneMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Charge light is off Batteries do not hold a chargeMy calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset Experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphoneHear other calls while using my telephone My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call Cannot retrieve voicemail messages My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a callMy caller ID isn’t working Icon shows on the display and I don’t know whyAnswering system announces Time and date not set Answering system does not respond to remote commandsDifficulty hearing messages Announcement is not clear Answering system does not record messagesCommon cure for electronic equipment Avoid water MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Taking care of your telephoneEspecially about cordless telephones Important safety informationEspecially about telephone answering systems Industry Canada FCC Part 68 and ActaFCC Part How long is the limited warranty period? Limited warrantyWhat does this limited warranty cover? Other limitations How do you get warranty service?Telephone operating range Technical specificationsDect 6.0 digital technology Index Index During playback Remote access wallet cardAction Remote command