A N S W E R I N G S Y S T E M O P E R A T I O N

REPEAT/REVIEW MESSAGES

To repeat an entire message, tap r. To return to an earlier message, press

rtwo or more times until the number of the desired message is displayed.

To repeat part of a message (review),

hold down rfor a few seconds, then release it to resume playing. (The system beeps while the button is held.)

FORWARD/SKIP MESSAGES

To skip to the next message, tap f. To skip part of a message (cue), hold down ffor a few seconds, then release it to resume playing. (The system beeps while the button is held.)

To stop playing messages, press S.

PRIORITY CALLING

Callers using a touch tone phone can signal you with the Priority Calling Code you give them. Your caller should

1Dial your telephone number.

2When the announcement begins, enter the current Priority Calling Code.

3The system beeps 3 times, then pauses. This pattern is repeated for 30 seconds, or until someone picks up the call. The beeps can be heard on both ends of the call.

If the call is not answered within 30 seconds, the beeps stop and the caller can press *to leave a message.

Set the Priority Calling Code to any num- ber between 500 and 999, except for the current Remote Access Code. The preset code is 999.

1 Press Funtil the Priority Calling Code is displayed.

2Use the number keys to enter your new code.

3Press Swhen you are finished.

CALL SCREENING/CALL INTERCEPT

Adjust the volume using +or -, so that you can hear a caller’s voice. To take the call, press the appropriate line button, or lift the handset of another phone on the same line. The system stops record- ing and resets to answer the next call. If the announcement doesn’t stop, tap the switchhook, or press S.

To set your system so you do not hear the announcement while screening calls.

1 Press Funtil the screen displays

ANNC PLAY.

2 Press 0for ANNC SILENT. Press 1 for ANNC PLAY.

3Press Swhen you are finished.

RECORDING A PHONE CONVERSATION

1Press Rat any time during a phone conversation.

2The message window displays 2-.

3Press Swhen you are finished. The system stores the recorded conversa- tion as a message on the line you were using.

NOTE: This unit does not sound warning beeps to alert the other party that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compliance with any state and federal regulations that concern recording a telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform the caller that you are recording the call.

WHEN MEMORY IS FULL

The system can record about 23 minutes of announcements and messages, or a maximum of 50 messages. When memory is full, the ON/OFF lights flash rapidly, the screen displays FULL, and the system answers calls after 10 rings and announces “Memory is full.”

REMOTE ACCESS CODE

The Remote Access Code is preset to 500.

To review or change the code (at home) 1 Press Funtil the screen displays

the current Remote Access Code.

2Use the number keys to enter a new code (between 500 and 999, except the current Priority Calling Code).

3Press Swhen you are finished.

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AT&T 1872 user manual REPEAT/REVIEW Messages, FORWARD/SKIP Messages, Priority Calling, Recording a Phone Conversation