AT&T ATT1856 user manual Message counter, Message capacity, Memory monitor, Voice prompts

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Answering system operation

Answering system operation

MSG#

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Message counter

Number of messages (or during playback, message number cur- rently playing).

Message capacity

The answering system can record up to 99 mes- sages, depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to three minutes, and total maximum recording time is 19 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until you delete them.

Memory monitor

After the last message, you will hear "End of messages." If the system has less than five min- utes of recording time left, it announces the time remaining.

Voice prompts

Each time you press any answering system key, the answering system uses voice prompts to guide you.

Message guard™ memory for power failure

Press to delete mes- sage (page 26).

Press to repeat a message currently playing or twice to listen to the previous mes- sage, or press to record a memo (page 28); Hold while listening to slow down play- back.

Press to listen to feature options.

Press and hold to change options (page 24).

Press to turn the answering system on or off (page 20).

Protects against the loss of messages in the event of a power failure.

Press to skip a message (page 26); Hold while lis- tening to speed up play- back.

Press and hold to record an outgoing announce- ment (page 22).

Press to start or stop

message playback (page 26).

Press to listen to day/ time. Hold to set day/ time (page 21).

Press to adjust playback volume (page 26).

NOTE: The answering system must be on to review or change settings.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Stop Table of contents Quick reference guide PROG/MEMParts checklist Before you install Avoid placing the telephone base too close toTelephone base installation Installation options Wall mountingTabletop installation Call history Telephone settingsContrast Repeated callsTo set the home area code LanguageHome area code/local area codes To set the local area codesMaking and answering calls To adjust ringer volumeTelephone operation Last number redialTo adjust listening volume Options while on callsMemory capacity Timeouts and error messagesDirectory Directory cardTo change numbers Speed dialingTo store a number in speed dial To call a number in speed dialTo call a number in one-touch One-touch dialingTo store number in one-touch Chain dialingCaller ID history Information about caller ID with call waitingCaller ID history How caller ID worksTo return a call To review the call historyTo review the call history Dialing optionsTo copy an entry into memory Delete or copy an entryTo delete entries Message capacity Message guard memory for power failureMessage counter Memory monitorTo turn the answering system on Answering system modeTo turn the answering system off Call screeningTo set day and time Day & time announcementsSkip or To check day and timeTo play your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo record your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcementPLAY/STOP to save selection and exit menu Announce only modeTo turn announce only on or off Changing feature options Feature optionsWhat is priority call code? 999Press PLAY/STOP to begin or end message playback Message playbackAnnouncements during message playback Options during playbackTo record a memo To record & play memosTo play back a memo To record a phone conversation To record & play a phone conversationTo play back a memo or a telephone conversation Message counter displays Message counter displaysRemote access StopScreen icons Indicator lightsDisplay screen messages, tones & lights Alert tonesTroubleshooting Test a working telephone at the same telephone jack. If Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important product information Especially About Corded Telephones Especially about telephones answering systemsProduct identifier and REN information FCC and Acta informationConnection and use with the nationwide telephone network Rights of the telephone company Programming/testing of emergency numbersRepair instructions Hearing aid compatibilityPart 15 of FCC rules Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Technical specifications Index Remote access wallet card Preset to Action Remote command