AT&T E5945B user manual Incomplete

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Incomplete	• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the
messages.	system disconnects the call after four minutes.
	• If the caller pauses for more than six seconds, the system stops
	recording and disconnects the call.
	• If the system’s memory becomes full during a message, the system
	stops recording and disconnects the call.
	• If the the caller's voice is very soft, the system may stop recording
	and disconnects the call.

Difficulty hear-	• Press VOLUME ^to increase speaker volume.
ing messages.	• Remove any stickers from your telephone base and/or handset when
	you purchased it; they may be obstructing the messages when you
	play them.

System does not answer after correct number of rings.

•Make sure that the answering system is on (see page 29).

•If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to 2 when there are new messages (see page 32).

•In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company.

•If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after 10 rings.

After you try to	• You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 30).
playback mes-
sages by pressing
PLAY/STOP, Time
and date not set
prompts

System does	• Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see page 32
not respond	and 36).
to remote	• Make sure you are calling from a touch tone telephone. When dialing a
commands.	number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the telephone is not
	a touch tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.
	• The answering system may not detect the remote access code while
	the announcement is playing. Wait until the announcement is over
	before entering the code.
	• There may be interference on the telephone line. Press the dial-pad
	buttons firmly.

System does	• Make sure the answering system is on (see page 29).
not record
message.

Announcement message is not clear.

•When recording your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the telephone base.

•Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.) while recording.

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Contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5945B NEED HELP? Information about caller ID with call waiting See Table of contents GHz Cordless Telephone/Answering System E5945BQuick reference guide Cordless handsetTelephone base Parts checklist Before you begin Caller ID and call waitingTelephone operating range Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Belt clip & optional headset Choose cordless handset ringer sound Set cordless handset display date and timeChoose dial mode Choose ringer volume settingChoose cordless handset display language Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering callsLast number redial Temporary ringer silencingBase operation Handset LocatorVolume control Options while on callsCall waiting Temporary tone dialingCall transfer Call transferDirectory Memory capacitySpeed dial To enter a speed dial number To call a speed dial numberTo edit or delete a speed dial number Entering names into directory To enter a nameOptions while entering names Entering numbers into directory To enter a numberOptions while entering numbers To assign a distinctive ringDirectory search To browse through the directoryTo search alphabetically To call a displayed numberChanging directory entries To edit an entryTo delete an entry To make an entry into a speed dial entryCaller ID operation How caller ID worksAbout names On-screen message ReasonMissed calls Review call log To review your call logTo return a call Other optionsDial from the call log Dialing optionsExample Delete call log entries To delete a single call log entryTo delete all call log entries Add entries to the directory Message capacity Message windowDay and time announcements To set day and timeTo check day and time To play your outgoing announcement To record your outgoing announcementTo delete your outgoing announcement Changing feature options Feature optionsMessage playback AnnouncementsOptions during playback To delete all messagesRecording and playing memos To record a memoTo play back a memo Message window displays Message counter displaysRemote access Dial your telephone number from any touch tone phoneDisplay screen messages, lights and tones Screen display messagesIndicator lights Alert tonesTroubleshooting My phone doesn’t work at allOther Get noise My calls fade My Caller ID Incomplete Important safety instructions Especially about cordless telephones Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Pacemaker patientsEspecially about telephones answering systems FCC part 68 and Acta FCC part Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover?Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Technical specifications Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote command