AT&T EL52109 user manual Answer on/off, Press qCID or DIRp to select between on and OFF, then

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Handset settings

Answering system settings

Use the answering system menu to turn the answering system on or off, record your announcement (greeting), 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 handset:

1.	When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to		>ANS SYS SETUP
	enter the main menu.		PLAY MSGS
2.	Press MENU/SELECT again.
3.	Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then
3.	Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >ANS SYS SETUP, then
	press MENU/SELECT.
	press MENU/SELECT.		>ANSWER ON/OFF
4.	Press MENU/SELECT again to select >ANSWER ON/OFF.		>ANSWER ON/OFF
4.	Press MENU/SELECT again to select >ANSWER ON/OFF.		ANNOUNCEMENT
5.	Press qCID or DIRp to select between ON and OFF, then
	press MENU/SELECT to confirm the setting. A confirmation
	tone sounds.
If the answering system is on, the ANS ON icon displays on the			ANSWER ON/OFF
handset screen.			ON
handset screen.

	NOTE: If the answering system is off and there is an incoming call, the
	system answers after 10 rings and announces, “Please enter your remote access code.” For
	more information about remote access codes, see pages 41-42.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist EL52109 Table of contentsAppendix C Answering systemAppendix a Appendix BMain menu Quick reference guide handsetQuick reference guide telephone base USE indicatorAvoid placing the telephone base too close to Installation800 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866 Telephone base installationBattery indicators Battery status Action Battery installation & chargingCharge light StepTabletop to wall installation Wall InstallationSee Telephone base installation on Wall to tabletop installationMenu settings Telephone settingsRinger volume Key tone Ringer toneLCD language Set date/time Clear voicemail indication Voicemail visual message waiting indicatorPress MENU/SELECT Home area codePress qCID or DIRp to select between on and OFF, then Answer on/offTo play your current outgoing announcement AnnouncementTo record a new outgoing announcement Number of rings To delete your outgoing announcementPress qCID or DIRp to change the remote access code Remote access codeMessage alert tone Making, answering, and ending calls Speakerphone information Handset operationLast number redial Call waiting Volume controlMute Chain dialing Chain dialingPress qCID or DIRp to scroll to the desired number Handset locator Capacity About the directoryExiting the directory To create a new directory entry Create directory entriesDial Key # space Characters by number of key presses Search directory Directory reviewTo search by name To dial, delete or edit entries Information about caller ID with call waiting About caller IDCaller ID operation Missed new calls indicatorMemory match How the call log works Call LOG , then press MENU/SELECT twice to Review To review the call logTo review the call log QCIDSave a call log entry to the directory Caller ID historyDial a call log entry Delete entriesOn-screen Reason Message Reasons for missing caller ID informationTurn the answering system on or off at the telephone base About the answering systemAnswering system and voicemail Message capacityBase ringer New message indicationCall screening at the telephone base Call interceptPress MENU/SELECT to select Play Msgs Messages playbackTo listen to messages at the telephone base To listen to messages at the handsetTo delete all old messages When playing messages are playing on the telephone baseWhen messages are playing on the handset Options during playbackTo record a memo Recording & playing memoMessage counter displays Base message counter displaysRemote commands Remote accessRemote access Screen icons, indicator lights & tones Screen display messages Handset display screen messagesTroubleshooting Connecting To Battery installation & charging pages 5-6 in this Light is off page 50 in this Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Voicemail Day not set Troubleshooting Avoid water MaintenanceCleaning your telephone Taking care of your telephoneSafety information Important safety informationPrecautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Industry Canada FCC Part 68 and ActaFCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Operation Operating time Technical specificationsIndex Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet card