AT&T CL84209, CL84309, CL84109 user manual Answering system settings handset only, Answer on/off

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Telephone settings

Answering system settings (handset only)

You must use a handset to turn on or off the answering system, set up the announcement (greeting), and to change the number of rings, remote access code, and message alert tone.

1.When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.

2.Press MENU/SELECT again.

3.Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press

MENU/SELECT.

Answer on/off

Unless you change it, the answering system is on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages.

To turn the answering system on or off from a cordless handset:

1.When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.

2.Press MENU/SELECT again.

3.Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then press MENU/SELECT.

4.Press MENU/SELECT again to select >ANSWER ON/OFF.

5.Press qCID or DIRp to select between ON and OFF, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm the setting and you hear a confirmation tone.

If the answering system is on, the handset screen shows the ANS ON icon.

>ANS SYS SETUP

PLAY MSGS

>ANSWER ON/OFF ANNOUNCEMENT

ANSWER ON/OFF ON

NOTE: If the answering system is off and there is an incoming call, the system answers after 10 rings and announces to the caller, “Please enter your remote access code.” For more information about remote access codes, see page 61.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist User’s manual Appendix a Appendix G Quick reference guide handset QCID/-VOLUMEMenu Using menusINTERCOM/HANDSET Locator While phone is idle Quick reference guide telephone baseUSE VoicemailAvoid placing the telephone base too close to InstallationBase Check AC Power Backup batteries installation and useTelephone base installation Important Information Charger installationBattery indicators Battery status Action Battery installation & chargingBattery StepCharge light Step Canada, dial 1 866Desktop to wall-mount installation Installation optionsInstallation options Wall-mount to desktop installation Installation options Menu settings Handset settingsRinger volume MENU/SELECT Ringer toneKey tone LCD LanguageSet date/time NEW Voicemail Voicemail visual message waiting indicatorClear voicemail indication Home area code Answer on/off Answering system settings handset onlyTo play your current outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementTo record a new outgoing announcement Number of rings To delete your outgoing announcementToll Saver Message alert tone Remote access codeRinger Volume Telephone base settingsRinger Tone KEY Tone SET DATE/TIME CLR Voicemail Voicemail light on the telephone base flashes Icon Home Area Code Directory Making, answering, and ending calls Telephone operation Handset operation Last number redial Using a cordless handsetREDIAL/PAUSE then qCID or DIRp, or press REDIAL/PAUSE Press OFF/CLEAR to exit. To redial a numberOptions while on calls To access the caller ID history call log while on a call To access the directory while on a callTo access the last number redial while on a call Chain dialingHandset locator Multiple handset usePHONE/FLASH Join a call in progressHandset X is Calling IntercomIntercom OFF/CLEAR Answer an incoming call during an intercom callUsing a cordless handset 1. During a call, press INT Call transfer using intercomCall transfer using intercom Shared directory About the directoryCapacity Exiting the directoryCreate directory entries To create a new directory entry Using a cordless handsetREDIAL/ Pause then qCID or DIR p , or Press MENU/SELECT to store your new directory entry. Directory Call LOG Enter Name Robert Brown Review directory To review directory entries Using a cordless handsetTo search by name Search directoryDisplay dial To dial, delete or edit entriesTo delete an entry To edit an entryName Information about caller ID with call waiting About caller IDHow the caller ID history call log works Caller ID historyHandset screen display Screen display of the telephone baseCaller ID operation Missed new calls indicatorMemory match Make a call log entry ready to dial To review the caller ID history Using a cordless handsetDelete entries Using a cordless handset Dial a call log entry Using a cordless handsetAlready Saved Caller ID operation On-screen message Reason Reasons for missing caller ID informationAnswering system and voicemail About the answering systemMessage capacity Turn the answering system on or off at the telephone baseNew message indication Voice promptsCall screening at the telephone base Call interceptTo listen to messages at the telephone base Message playbackTo listen to messages on a cordless handset Press MENU/SELECT to select Play MsgsMSGS? To record a memo Recording & playing memosTo play back a memo Message counter displays Base message counter displaysRemote commands Remote accessRemote access NEW Alert tones and lightsScreen display messages Handset and telephone base display screen messagesNo SIGNAL, Call Expansion handset Press and hold INTERCOM/HANDSET Locator on To register a handset to your telephone baseDeregistering a handset Troubleshooting LOC 4 SEC on Press HndstTo Battery installation & charging in this user’s manual ConnectingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting If you plug your phone in with a modem or surge Both you and your caller’s telephone companies must Day not set Troubleshooting Cleaning your telephone MaintenanceTaking care of your telephone Avoid waterSafety information Important safety informationEspecially about cordless telephones Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersPacemaker patients Especially about telephone answering systemsIndustry Canada FCC part 68 and ActaFCC part What does this limited warranty cover? Limited warrantyHow long is the limited warranty period? Other limitations How do you get warranty service?Dect 6.0 digital technology Technical specificationsTelephone operating range Redefining long range coverage and clarityIndex Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet card