AT&T EL42108 Answering system mode, Turn the answering system off, Turn the answering system on

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ANNC. RECORD

1. Press ON/OFF until the system announces “Calls will not be answered.

2. "Beep."

The system has been turned off.

- OR -

1. Press ON/OFF until the system announces “Calls will be answered.

2. "Beep."

The system has been turned on.

Answering system

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.

Turn the answering system off

Press ON/OFF until you hear “Calls will not be answered” and a confirmation beep. The

ON/OFF 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.

Turn the answering system on

Press ON/OFF until you hear “Calls will be answered” then a beep to confirm the ON setting. The ON/OFF light will be turned on.

Call screening

If the answering system is on and the telephone base volume is not set to 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 on the handset.

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Contents User’s manual On purchasing your new AT&T product CongratulationsStop Parts checklist EL42108 Table of contentsQuick reference guide handset Quick reference guide telephone base Home Area Code allows you to set your home area code Ringer VOL allows you to set the ringer volumeHandset main menu Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Telephone base installationPlug the other End Desktop to wall mount installation Installation optionsWall mount to desktop installation Step Battery installation & chargingImportant Information Low battery indicatorDial mode SettingsLanguage LanguageRinger Ringer volumeHome Area Code Date & timeHome area code Make & end a call Basic operationOn-hook dialing predialing Answer a callAuto off RedialTemporary ringer silencing Handset locator Options while on calls Memory capacity Timeouts & error messagesDirectory Enter a speed dial number Speed dialSpeed Dial Call a speed dial numberCreate & store a directory entry New directory entriesEnter Number Search by name Directory searchReview directory entries Edit an entry To change or dial entriesDelete an entry Change a directory entry into a speed dial entryAbout caller ID with call waiting Caller ID historyAbout names How caller ID worksOn-screen message Reason Missed new call indicatorReview your call history Review the caller ID historyMake a call from caller ID history Dialing optionsDelete all call history entries Delete call history entriesDelete a single call history entry Add entries to the directory Add entries to the directoryVoice prompts Answering systemMessage capacity Set day & time Day & time announcementsCheck day & time Play your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsRecord your outgoing announcement Delete your outgoing announcementSetup, press Setup Changing feature optionsAnnouncements Message playbackOptions during playback Delete all messagesPlay back a memo Record & play memosRecord a memo Message counter displays Message counter displaysTurn the answering system off Answering system modeTurn the answering system on Call screeningStop Remote accessScreen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen display messages Handset display screen messagesLOW Battery TroubleshootingCharge light is off CONNECTING… Ring when there is an incoming call, on the previous Troubleshooting Time Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephones Especially about telephones answering systems Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersPacemaker patients FCC part 68 & Acta Industry Canada FCC part Dial 1 866 Limited warrantyLimited warranty Limited warranty Telephone operating range Technical specificationsGHz analog technology Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet card