AT&T E2912 user manual Answering system mode, To turn the answering system off, Call screening

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1. ANSWERON 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 operation

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 light 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 38). 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 speaker 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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Contents User’s manual E2912B/E1112BOn pages 55-57 of this manual Canada dial 1 866 CongratulationsStop Table of contents Cordless handset Quick reference guideTelephone base Parts checklist Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Telephone base installationTelephone base installation Low battery indicator Battery installation & chargingWall mounting Installation optionsTabletop mounting Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desiredBasic operation Making and answering callsHands-free speakerphone calls Temporary ring silencing Last number redialHandset locator Options while on calls Volume controlCall waiting Multiple handset useTemporary tone dialing MuteHandling incoming calls IntercomIntercom call transfer Language SettingsENGLISH, Francais or Espanol Dial typeClock setting Clock SETTING, then press MENU/SELECTPress MENU/SELECT CLR Voice Mail Clear voice mail indicationRinger melody SoundsKey tone On or OFFDisplay WallpaperContrast BRIGHTNESS, then press MENU/SELECT BrightnessRinger volume Shared directory DirectoryMemory capacity Exiting the directoryTo create and store a new directory entry New directory entriesDirectory Enter Name To browse through the directory Directory searchTo search by name To dial a displayed number To dial, delete or change entriesTo delete an entry To change an entryInformation about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID operationHow caller ID works Shared caller ID logMissed calls Memory matchTo review the call log To review the call logTo return a call Other options while reviewing the call logAnswering system operation Message capacityVoice prompts Day & time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time To play your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo record your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcementRECORD, Answer on Changing feature optionsAnnouncements during message playback Message playbackOptions during playback To delete all messagesRecording & playing memos To record a memoTo play back a memo Message counter displays Message counter displaysTo turn the answering system off Answering system modeTo turn the answering system on Call screeningStop Remote accessIndicator lights Screen icons, indicator lights & tonesScreen icons & alert tones Handset alert tonesScreen display messages Handset display screen messagesNEW Voice Mail Troubleshooting LOW Battery Metallic charging contacts CONNECTING… Troubleshooting Disconnect the telephone base from the modular jack Take place Announce Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephones Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Pacemaker patientsEspecially about telephones answering systems FCC Part 68 & Acta FCC Part 68 & Acta FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Telephone operating range Technical specificationsIndex Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet card