AT&T EP5995 Setting answering system, Setting number of rings, Setting message alert tone

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ANSWERING SYSTEM Number of Rings

Answer Call

after 4 rings

Answer Call

using Toll Saver

ANSWERING SYSTEM Msg Alert Tone

MSG ALERT TONE

Off

Answering System Operation

Setting answering system

Setting number of rings

This feature allows you to select how many times the phone will ring before the system answers. You can choose from two, four or six rings or toll saver. With toll saver active, the system answers after two rings when there are new messages and after four rings when there are no new messages.

•Press SELECT/MENU to select the main menu.

•Press ^DIR twice to enter the Answering Sys- tem.

•Press SELECT/MENU to activate the answering system menu.

•When Number of Rings is shown on screen, press SELECT/MENU to confirm, then press VCID or ^DIR to scroll through the list of options.

•Press SELECT/MENU to choose the desired op- tion.

•A confirmation tone will sound and the screen will show Choice saved.

Setting message alert tone

This function programs the system to beep every 10 seconds to alert you of new messages. The beep will stop when you have listened to all new messages and 0 is displayed on the message win- dow.

•Press SELECT/MENU to enter the main menu.

•Press ^DIR twice to select the Answering Sys- tem.

•Press SELECT/MENU to activate the Answering System menu.

•Press ^DIR to bring up the Message Alert Tone menu. Press SELECT/MENU to confirm selection.

•When Msg Alert Tone is shown on screen, press ^CID or ^DIR to select On or Off.

•Press SELECT/MENU after choosing ON or OFF.

•A confirmation tone will sound and the screen will show Choice saved.

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Contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Speakerphone Answering System EP5995 Need HELP? Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting Stop Add new handsets to make your telephone more versatile see Table of Contents Quick reference guide HandsetMain menu Telephone base Parts checklist If you move out of range with- out pressing /OFF/CANCEL, Before you beginAbout caller identification CID Telephone operating rangeTelephone base installation Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Install belt clip as shown below if desired Belt clip & optional headsetHandset screen images Ringer volume Handset soundsRinger melody Record ringerKeypad tone Handset messages MessagesHandset settings Set timeEdit handset name Show handset name LanguageContrast Clear voicemailDefault settings Base settings Setting date and timeBase Settings Ringer Melody Base Settings Keypad Tone Language Press SELECT/MENU to confirm, or press CAN- CEL to abort Basic handset operation Making, answering and ending callsHands-free speakerphone calls MuteHold Basic base operation Last number redialUse light New voicemail lightIntercom HOLD/PAUSE Volume control Options while on callsCall Waiting Ringer silencingIntercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Timeouts and error tones Memory capacityNew directory entries Entering a nameEntering a number Customizing entriesDirectory search Browsing through the directorySearching alphabetically Calling a displayed numberEditing or deleting an entry Editing a listingDeleting an entry Deleting all entriesBase directory Base Directory Enter number, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm Use DIR or Vcid to search for the desired entry Editing a name Editing a numberEntry saved to Directory How Caller ID works Clear call logReview redial Clear redialReviewing your call log Reviewing your call logMissed Calls Returning a call Saving or deleting an entryDialing a call log entry Playback optionsDialing options Reviewing your redial log About the redial logReviewing your redial log Dialing an entryDeleting an entry Reviewing voice messages Call log Reviewing redial logBase Call Log & Redial Options Dialing a call log entry About the redial memory Dialing a number from the redial logRedial Options Handset access Message capacityActivating the answering system Setting answering system Setting number of ringsSetting message alert tone Setting remote access code Setting call screening Outgoing announcements Recording your announcementPlaying your announcement Deleting your announcementMessage playback AnnouncementsOptions during playback Deleting all messagesRecording and playing memos Recording a memoPlaying back a memo Message window displays Message window displaysRemote access Display screen status icons Handset status iconsBase status icons Alert tones and indicator lights Indicator lightsAlert tones Adding new handsets Replacing a handset De-registering a handsetDe-registering all handsets Re-registering a handset Charging spare battery pack Troubleshooting My telephone does not work at allThere is no dial tone Cannot dial out Hear noise Answer Common cure for electronic equipment Important safety information Especially about cordless telephones Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Especially about telephones answering systemsFCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Index Names Technical specifications Remote access wallet card Action Remote command