Answering system settings handset only | AT&T CL84209, CL84309

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

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User’s manual Congratulations Parts checklist User’s manual Appendix a Appendix G Quick reference guide handset QCID/-VOLUME Menu Using menus INTERCOM/HANDSET Locator While phone is idle Quick reference guide telephone baseUSE Voicemail Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Installation Base Check AC Power Backup batteries installation and use Telephone base installation Important Information Charger installation Battery indicators Battery status Action Battery installation & chargingBattery Step Charge light Step Canada, dial 1 866 Desktop to wall-mount installation Installation options Installation options Wall-mount to desktop installation Installation options Menu settings Handset settingsRinger volume MENU/SELECT Ringer toneKey tone LCD Language Set date/time NEW Voicemail Voicemail visual message waiting indicatorClear voicemail indication Home area code Answer on/off Answering system settings handset only To 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 code Ringer Volume Telephone base settings Ringer 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 number Options 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 dialing Handset locator Multiple handset usePHONE/FLASH Join a call in progress Handset X is Calling IntercomIntercom OFF/CLEAR Answer an incoming call during an intercom call Using a cordless handset 1. During a call, press INT Call transfer using intercom Call transfer using intercom Shared directory About the directoryCapacity Exiting the directory Create 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 handset To search by name Search directory Display dial To dial, delete or edit entriesTo delete an entry To edit an entry Name Information about caller ID with call waiting About caller ID How the caller ID history call log works Caller ID historyHandset screen display Screen display of the telephone base Caller ID operation Missed new calls indicatorMemory match Make a call log entry ready to dial To review the caller ID history Using a cordless handset Delete entries Using a cordless handset Dial a call log entry Using a cordless handset Already Saved Caller ID operation On-screen message Reason Reasons for missing caller ID information Answering system and voicemail About the answering systemMessage capacity Turn the answering system on or off at the telephone base New message indication Voice promptsCall screening at the telephone base Call intercept To listen to messages at the telephone base Message playbackTo listen to messages on a cordless handset Press MENU/SELECT to select Play Msgs MSGS? To record a memo Recording & playing memosTo play back a memo Message counter displays Base message counter displays Remote commands Remote access Remote access NEW Alert tones and lights Screen display messages Handset and telephone base display screen messages No SIGNAL, Call Expansion handset Press and hold INTERCOM/HANDSET Locator on To register a handset to your telephone base Deregistering a handset Troubleshooting LOC 4 SEC on Press Hndst To Battery installation & charging in this user’s manual Connecting Troubleshooting 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 water Safety information Important safety information Especially about cordless telephones Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakersPacemaker patients Especially about telephone answering systems Industry Canada FCC part 68 and Acta FCC 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 clarity Index Index Action Remote command Remote access wallet card