AT&T EL52510, EL52500, EL52450 Recording and playing memos, To record a memo, To play back memos

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Answering system operation

Recording and playing memos

Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for someone else using the same telephone.

To record a memo

1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main menu.

2.Press DIR or CID to scroll to >ANSWERING SYS, then press MENU/SELECT.

3.Press DIR or CID to scroll to >RECORD MEMO.

4.Press MENU/SELECT. The system announces, “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.”

RECORD MEMO...

5-STOP

5.Speak towards the microphone on the handset after a long beep. You can record a memo up to four minutes. Memos shorter than two seconds are not recorded.

6.Press 5 to stop recording. The system announces, “Recorded“ to confirm the recording has finished.

NOTE: If the answering system memory is full, when you press MENU/SELECT in Step 4, the answering system announces, “Memory is full.”

To play back memos

Memos are stored as messages. See Message playback on page 46 for instructions on playback and deletion.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist Table of contents Answering system operation Answering system settingsCaller ID AppendixAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Quick reference guide Using menus Main menuTelephone base and charger installation Important InformationBattery installation and charging Battery installationCharge light Place in Charger Battery chargingBattery indicators Battery status Action Handset X at leastWall mount installation Tabletop to wall mount installationDSL filter Wall mount to tabletop installation Menu overview Menu structurePress MENU/SELECT to select Ringer Volume Handset settingsRinger volume Ringer toneVoicemail waiting visual message waiting indicator Clear voicemail indicationKey tone Set date/timeAnswering system settings Dial modeHome area code Telephone base ringer volume On-hook dialing predialing Making, answering and ending a callMaking a call To make a call To silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone baseAnswering a call SpeakerphoneEnding a call Redial To delete a number from the redial list Options while on calls Temporary tone dialing To access the directory while on a callTo access the caller ID history while on a call Chain dialingTo access the redial list while on a call Join a call in processHandset locator To start the paging toneTo stop the paging tone To answer an incoming call during an intercom call IntercomTo make and answer an intercom call To answer the incoming outside callCall transfer using intercom Directory overview Create directory entries To create a new directory entryTo add a predialed telephone number to the directory DialKey Reviewing the directory To review directory entriesTo search by name Dialing, deleting and editing a directory entry To delete a directory entryTo edit a directory entry Speed dial locations To clear a speed dial locationDirectory Empty To dial a speed dial number About home area code About caller IDInformation about caller ID with call waiting To view the dialing options onCaller ID history How caller ID history call log worksMemory match Missed new calls indicator Caller ID operationReasons for missing caller ID information To review the caller ID history To view the dialing optionsTo dial a caller ID history number To delete all caller ID history entriesSaving a caller ID history entry in the directory Using the telephone base Answering system setupUsing the handset Answering on/offAnnouncement To play the current announcementTo record a new announcement Press MENU/SELECT to select Call Screening Call screening setupTo delete your announcement Number of ringsRemote access code Message alert toneAnswering system new message indication Answering system and voicemailAbout answering system and voicemail Icon and XX NEW MessagesMessage capacity Answering system overviewVoice prompts Call screeningCall intercept Temporarily turning off the message alert toneTo listen to messages at the telephone base Message playbackTo listen to messages To listen to messages at the handsetWhen messages are playing on the telephone base When messages are playing on the handsetOptions during playback To delete all old messages at the handset To delete all old messagesTo delete all old messages at the telephone base Delete ALL OLD, the screen shows no MessageRecording and playing memos To record a memoTo play back memos Message window displays Remote access To remotely access the answering systemRemote access Screen icons Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tonesHandset indicator lights ANS onTelephone base alert tones Telephone base indicator lightsHandset alert tones ANS ON/OFF lightHandset display screen messages Phone Cannot get a dial tone TroubleshootingMy telephone doesn’t work at all Cannot dial outMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally Batteries do not hold a charge Charge light is offExperience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone Hear other calls while using my telephoneMy calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call Icon shows on the display and I don’t know why My telephone does not receive caller ID when on a callMy caller ID isn’t working Cannot retrieve voicemail messagesAnswering system does not respond to remote commands Difficulty hearing messagesAnswering system announces Time and date not set Answering system does not record messages Announcement is not clearCommon cure for electronic equipment Taking care of your telephone MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephonesEspecially about telephone answering systems FCC Part 68 and Acta Industry CanadaFCC Part Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover?How long is the limited warranty period? How do you get warranty service? Other limitationsTechnical specifications Dect 6.0 digital technologyTelephone operating range Index Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote commandDuring playback