AT&T 7720 Priority Call Signal, Changing the Priority Calling Code, Base Ringer Setting

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ANSWERING SYSTEM SET-UP

Priority Call Signal

When a caller enters the Priority Calling Code from a touch tone phone, the system beeps loudly to alert you that you have a priority call. You’ll need to provide select callers with the Priority Calling Code (preset to 999), in order for them to use this feature.

1Your caller dials your telephone number from a touch tone phone.

2When the announcement begins to play, your caller can enter the Priority Calling Code.

3The system beeps three times, then pauses. This continues for up to 30 seconds, unless you answer the phone.

4If you do not answer, your caller can press 5to stop the priority call signal, and then enter a mailbox number to leave a message in a mailbox.

Changing the Priority Calling Code

The priority calling code comes set to 999, but you can change it to any three-digit number from 500 to 999 following the directions below.

NOTE: Do not use the same code as the Remote Access Code. If you set the Remote Access Code and the Priority Calling Code to the same number, the phone will always interpret that number as the Remote Access Code.

1Press C.

2Press and release uuntil you hear “Priority Call Code is…” The system announces the current Priority Calling Code.

3Press nor Nto change the first digit. Press uto move to the second digit.

4Press nor Nto change the second digit. Press uto move to the third digit.

5Press nor Nto change the third digit. Press uto save. The system announces the new Priority Calling Code.

Base Ringer Setting

1Press C.

2Press and release uuntil you hear “Base ringer is…” The Message Counter displays + if the ringer is on; – if the ringer is off.

3Press nor Nto change the setting. When you set the ringer to off, the BASE RINGER OFF light on the base goes on.

Reviewing Feature Settings

To check the status of the feature settings, press u.

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Contents User’s Manual for Digital Answering System Philips Consumer Communications L.P. All rights reserved Table of Contents Table of Contents Handset Batteries Installation Installation Install the handset battery Table/Desk InstallationSet the handset Ringer switch Install the power reserve batteries Connect the telephone line cordSet the dial mode Connect the power cordCheck for a dial tone Wall Installation Follow Steps 7 to 12 in Table/Desk Installation Telephone Operation Voice Security FlashRedial Temporary TonePage/Intercom Answering a call while using the intercomHold Paging someone at the base from the handsetPower Reserve Feature Recording a Phone ConversationAbout Caller Identification Caller IDCall Waiting Programming Local Area Codes Caller ID SET UPTo program your local area codes Turn Off Caller ID with Call Waiting Call List OptionsCall Announce Caller ID FeaturesNew Call Indicator Recording Call AnnouncementsIncoming Call History Reviewing and Deleting Call AnnouncementsReviewing Call History Removing All Call Records Display DialRemoving Call Records from History Caller ID Display MessagesStoring Numbers in Memory Memory Guard FeatureTelephone Memory Storing a Pause in a Memory NumberViewing Numbers in Memory Storing a Name with a NumberMemory Match Dialing Memory NumbersPriority Ring Numbers Storing a Number Just Dialed in Telephone MemoryReplacing a Stored Number Storing a Number from Call History in Telephone MemoryMute Speakerphone Volume ControlTo locate the handset using this feature, press and hold Handset LocatorOperating Range Changing ChannelsAnswering System SET-UP Speaker Volume ControlSetting the Clock Turning the System On/OffSelecting Your General Announcement Announcement OptionsGeneral Announcements For exampleDeleting Your General Announcement Recording Your General AnnouncementCaller Specific Announcements Setting Up Caller Specific Outgoing Announcements OutgoingFeature Set-Up Announcement Play/SilentRing Select and Toll Saver Remote Access CodeAudible Message Alert Reviewing Feature Settings Priority Call SignalBase Ringer Setting Changing the Priority Calling CodeCall Screening/Intercept Answering System OperationAnswering Calls Announcement BypassListening to Your Messages Delete all messages in a mailbox Saving MessagesDeleting Messages Delete selected messagesMessage Guard Power Fail Protection System Recording a MemoFrom the Cordless Handset Connecting with the Answering SystemVoice Help Menu From a Touch Tone PhonePlaying messages Remote Access CommandsConnect with the answering system Reviewing Your Announcement Call ScreeningChanging Outgoing Announcement To monitor a callReview ON/OFF Status Recording a Message When System is OffRemote On/Off Turning System OffReviewing Settings Changing SettingsExit Remote Access Replacing the Handset Battery Pack Charging the Handset Battery PackHandset Batteries Replacing the Base Power Reserve Batteries Base Unit BACK-UP BatteriesSignals and Displays Audible SignalsCase of Difficulty If the phone does not work at all, check these items firstIf you hear other calls while using the phone If you hear noise or interference when using the phoneIf the phone does not ring when you receive a call If you have no dial toneIf messages are incomplete If you hear noise in the handset and the buttons don’t workIf speakerphone conversation sounds distorted If you have difficulty hearing messagesIf your outgoing announcement isn’t clear Display Dial feature does not workCaller’s name or phone number is not displayed Memory Match feature does not work Cordless Digital Answering System Speakerphone End of messages