AT&T ATT1856 user manual To record & play memos, To record a memo, To play back a memo

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Elapsed time shown in message window

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Microphone

Answering system operation

To record & play memos

Memos are messages you record by yourself. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself or leave a message for someone else if others in your household use the answering system.

Memos are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages.

To record a memo

To record a memo. Press REPEAT/MEMO until the set beeps. Release the button and then begin speak- ing. The elapsed time (in seconds) is shown in the message window as you record. You can record a memo up to three minutes. Press PLAY/STOP to exit and the screen will display PLEASE WAIT for two seconds.

NOTE: The elapsed time in the message win- dow will restart from 0 after 59 seconds recorded.

To play back a memo

Press PLAY/STOP to listen to messages, memos (see page 26 for other options).

NOTE: When the screen displays PLEASE WAIT, you need to wait for two seconds before the message playback.

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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 optionsDelete or copy an entry To copy an entry into memoryTo 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 announcementAnnounce only mode PLAY/STOP to save selection and exit menuTo 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 & play memos To record a memoTo play back a memo To record & play a phone conversation To record 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 systemsFCC and Acta information Product identifier and REN 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