AT&T TL74408, TL74458, TL74308 Message alert tone, Temporarily turning off the message alert tone

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Answering system operation

NOTE:

The message alert tone will beep only if all the conditions below are met:

Answering system is on.

Message alert tone setting is on.

There are new messages.

Answering system setup

Message alert tone

When the message alert tone is set to On, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base will beep every 10 seconds.

Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off.

To change the setting:

1.Press SETUP four times. The system will announce "Message alert tone," followed by the current setting, and then "To change the setting, press SKIP or REPEAT; to continue setup, press SETUP."

2.Press SKIP or REPEAT to change between on and off.

3.Press SETUP to save your selection and move to the next menu option.

-OR-

Press PLAY/STOP to save your selection and exit the menu.

Temporarily turning off the message alert tone

Pressing any telephone base key (except

HANDSET LOCATOR) will temporarily silence the message alert tone.

If you press DELETE in idle mode, there will be a voice prompt to direct you to press DELETE again to delete all old messages, and the message alert tone will be temporarily silenced.

The message alert tone will be re-activated with the next incoming message.

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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 handsetDisp Dial Press Volume PressQuick reference guide telephone base Handset LOCATOR/INTERCOM While phone is idleAvoid 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 Press Speaker or Disp Dial to dial Using the telephone baseOn-hook dialing predialing Using a cordless handset Basic operationClearspeakTM 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 the telephone base MuteTo mute the call on a cordless handset To un-mute the call on a cordless handsetChain dialing Directory Using a cordless handsetCaller ID history Using a cordless handset Last number redial Using a cordless handsetTo 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 Exiting the directory DirectoryShared directory Memory capacityPress 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 Screen icons & alert tonesScreen icons & alert tones Handset alert tonesIndicator 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 handsetAvoid water MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Taking care of your telephoneImportant 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