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In case of difficulty

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• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the

messages

system disconnects the call after 3 minutes.

 

• If the caller pauses for more than 7 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.

 

 

Difficulty hear-

• Increase speaker volume.

ing messages

 

System does not answer after correct number of rings

Make sure that the answering system is on.

If Toll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes when you have new messages waiting (see page 21).

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.

“CL” flashes in • You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 18). message window

System does not respond to remote commands

Make sure to enter your Remote Access Code correctly (see page 25).

Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.

The answering system may not detect the Remote Access Code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announce- ment is over before entering the code.

There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using. Press dial-pad buttons firmly.

Announcement message is not clear

When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about 9 inches from the telephone.

Make sure there is no “background” noise (TV, music, etc.) while you are recording.

Record your outgoing announcement from a remote telephone (see page 25).

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Contents Speakerphone/ Answering System Or call Table of contents Speakerphone/ Answering SystemQuick reference guide Parts checklist Handset cordBefore you begin About Caller IdentificationTelephone installation Route cord through slotWall mounting Power cord Line cord Making and answering calls To adjust ringer volumeBasic operation Hands-free speakerphone callsOptions while on calls To adjust listening volumeLight is on when phone is muted Call waitingCall history Feature menuContrast Repeated callsLanguage Home area code/Local area codesSpeed dialing Memory capacityOne touch dialing M1-M3 Directory cardEntering numbers Options while entering numbersTo change numbers How Caller ID works To return a call To review your call logTo review your Caller ID log To copy an entry into memoryTo dial a call log entry Dialing optionsPress and hold to record memo see Press to hear feature options. Hold to change options seeMessage capacity Press to skip messageTo check day and time Day and time announcementsTo set day and time Press until correct minute is spokenTo review your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo record your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcementAnnounce Only mode To turn Announce Only on or offChanging feature options Feature optionsOptions during playback Message playbackAnnouncements To delete all messagesTo play back a memo Recording and playing memosTo record a memo Speak into microphone MicrophoneMessage window displays Message window displaysRemote access Status icons Icons, tones & indicator lightsIndicator lights Alert tonesCase of difficulty Telephone does not ringIncomplete Index ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 539 PM