AT&T CL4940 user manual Remote access, To remotely reach your answering system, Remote commands

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Answering system

Remote access

You can reach your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.

To remotely reach your answering system:

1.Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.

2.When the system answers, enter the three-digit remote access code (500 is the default code. See page 37 to change it).

3.You can also enter the following remote commands:

Remote commands

1 Press to listen to all messages.

2Press to listen to new messages only.

3Press to delete the current message (during playback).

3 Press to delete all old messages.

4Press to repeat the current message (during message playback).

Press to play the previous message (during day and time playback).

Press twice to play the previous message (during message playback).

5Press to stop message playback.

6Press to skip to the next message (during playback).

7Press to play the announcement.

8Press to record a new announcement.

0Press to turn the answering system on or off.

4.Hang up to end the call.

NOTES:

•If the answering system is set to on, the call will be answered. If the answering system is set to off, the answering system answers after 10 rings and announces, “Enter remote access code.” If the memory is full, the system announces, “Memory is full. Enter remote access code.”

•During remote access, if you pause for more than five seconds, you hear a help menu listing all features and commands.

•Cut out and carry the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for quick reference.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist User’s manual Index Quick reference guide MENU/SELECTSpeed Dial Installation Avoid placing the telephone base too close toTelephone installation 800 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866 Installation options Tabletop to wall mount installationRoute the power adapter cord through the slot Wall mount to tabletop installation Have DSL high-speed Internet service Telephone settings Use the menu to change the telephone settingsSet date/time To set the date and time manuallyRinger volume LanguageDial mode To set the dial modeLCD contrast Line power mode no AC power To make a call during a power failureTo answer a call during a power failure Telephone operation Last number redial To redial a numberTo delete a redial entry EqualizerOptions while on calls To access the directory while on a call To access the caller ID history while on a callChain dialing To turn the Audio Assist feature on Audio AssistCharacter chart DirectoryDirectory memory capacity Create a new directory entryReview directory entries Search by name Display dial Delete a directory entryEdit a directory entry Speed dial Enter a speed dial numberDelete a speed dial number Delete entry? with the nameReview a speed dial number Dial a speed dial numberAbout caller ID Information about caller ID with call waitingMissed new call indicator Caller ID historyHow the caller ID history caller ID log works Caller ID operation Memory matchRobert Brown Review the caller ID historyView dialing options Dial a caller ID log entryDelete caller ID log entries To delete an entry To delete all entriesSave a caller ID log entry to the directory Set area code To set the area codesReasons for missing caller ID information On-screen message ReasonAnswering system settings AnnouncementTo play your current outgoing announcement To record a new outgoing announcementReset annc to default? To delete your outgoing announcementTo change the setting Number of ringsTo set the number of rings Press MENU/SELECT again to select Answering sysMessage alert Remote codeTo change the remote code Priority code About the answering system Message capacityVoice prompts Call intercept Message playback Memo To record a memoMessage counter displays Message counter displaysRemote access Remote commandsTo remotely reach your answering system Alert tones and lights Screen iconsAlert tones Indicator lights USEDisplay screen messages Screen messagesTroubleshooting System does not receive caller ID when on a call My caller ID isn’t workingIncomplete messages System does not respond to remote commands Difficulty hearing messagesSystem does not answer after the correct number of rings System does not record messagesOutgoing announcement is not clear Common cure for electronic equipmentMaintenance Cleaning your telephoneTaking care of your telephone Avoid waterImportant safety information FCC and Acta information Product identifier and REN informationProgramming/testing of emergency numbers Part 15 of FCC rules Limited warranty What does this limited warranty cover?How do you get warranty service? Technical specifications Index Index Remote access wallet card Action Remote commandDuring message Playback