AT&T TL74408, TL74458 Answering system mode, Call screening at the telephone base, Call intercept

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Answering system operation

Answering system mode

Unless you change it, the answering system will be on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system will not answer calls and record incoming messages.

To turn the answering system on or off:

• Press ANSWER ON to turn off your answering system. The system will announce “Calls will not be answered” and then beep to confirm the system is off. The ANSWER ON light will be off.

• To turn the system back on, press ANSWER ON. The system will announce “Calls will be answered” and then beep to confirm the system is on. The ANSWER ON light will be on.

NOTE: If the answering system is off, and there is an incoming call, the system will answer after 10 rings and announce to the caller “Please enter your remote access code.” For more information about remote access, see pages 62-63.

Call screening at the telephone base

Call screening allows you to hear the announcement and the incoming message when a call comes in. You have to make sure the call screening feature (page 57) and the answering system are turned on, and telephone base volume is not off.

Call intercept

While you are screening a call, you can stop recording and speak to the caller by pressing PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on the cordless handset, or by picking up the corded handset or pressing SPEAKER on the base.

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Contents Page On purchasing your new AT&T product CongratulationsParts checklist TL74108/TL74208/TL74308 TL74408/TL74258/TL74358 TL74458 Table of contentsAppendix G PHONE/FLASH Quick reference guide handsetQuick reference guide telephone base Volume PressHandset LOCATOR/INTERCOM While phone is idle Disp Dial PressAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Installation preparationAdd new handsets to make your telephone more versatile see Additional handsets optionalBase Check AC Power Backup battery installation and use not includedTelephone base installation Telephone base installationCharger installation This Side UP Handset battery installation & chargingDesktop to wall mount installation Installation optionsInstallation options Wall mount to desktop installation Installation options Belt clip & optional headset To attach the belt clipTo remove the belt clip On-hook dialing predialing Using a cordless handset Using the telephone baseBasic operation Press Speaker or Disp Dial to dialClearspeakTM dial-in-base speakerphone Handset speakerphoneAuto off Press Speaker or Disp Dial to dial the displayed number Last number redialPress Handset LOCATOR/INTERCOM on Handset locatorVolume control Options while on callsCall waiting To mute the call on a cordless handset MuteTo un-mute the call on a cordless handset To mute the call on the telephone baseCaller ID history Using a cordless handset Directory Using a cordless handsetLast number redial Using a cordless handset Chain dialingTo end the intercom call IntercomUnable to Call TRY Again PHONE/FLASH, or INT Call transfer using intercomCall transfer using intercom Handset settings Ringer tone Ringer volumeLanguage Key toneTo clear voicemail indication Visual message waiting voicemail indicatorTemporary ring silencing Telephone base settings Ringer Volume Ringer Tone KEY Tone Language CLR Voice Mail Shared directory DirectoryMemory capacity Exiting the directoryPress MENU/SELECT New directory entriesEnter Name Directory Call LOG Enter Name Directory review To review directory entries Using a cordless handsetTo search by name Directory searchTo edit an entry Using a cordless handset To dial, delete or edit entriesDisplay dial Edit Name Press MENU/SELECT. You will be prompted toInformation about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID operationHow the caller ID history works Handset screen displayScreen display of the telephone base Memory match Missed calls indicatorCaller ID history To review caller ID history Using a cordless handsetTo dial from caller ID history Using a cordless handset Other options Answering system and voicemail About the answering systemVoice prompts Day & time announcement To check day & timeTo set day & time Answering system mode Call screening at the telephone baseCall intercept Outgoing announcements To play your current outgoing announcementTo record a new outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcement Answering system setup Number of rings Call screening Remote access codeTemporarily turning off the message alert tone Message alert toneMessage playback Options during playbackTo delete all old messages To play back a memo Recording & playing memosMessage counter displays Message counter displaysRemote commands Remote accessRemote access Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons & alert tonesHandset alert tones Screen iconsIndicator lights Indicator lightsLighted display Lighted keypad Screen display messages Telephone base and handset display screen messagesUnable to Call To register a handset to your telephone base Adding and registering handsetsYou may need to de-register your handsets if Replacing a handsetCleaning your telephone MaintenanceTaking care of your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information Especially about cordless telephones Especially about telephones answering systems Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersFCC Part 68 and Acta Industry Canada FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Technical specifications GHz digital spread spectrum frequency hopping technologyTelephone operating range Troubleshooting If you are on a call during an AC power failure, using Please refer to the Battery installation and charging This Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Day not set System does not respond to remote commands Index Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet card