Intercom HOLD/PAUSE | AT&T EP5995 instruction

IN USE

Telephone Operation

Basic base operation

Mute

INTERCOM

HOLD/PAUSE

Press MUTE to silence the microphone and the screen will show Microphone Muted. The icon MUTE will also be shown while the call is muted. You will be able to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume the conversation.

MUTE

Hold

Caution: If the call is not resumed in fifteen minutes the set will ring. The display will show CALL ON HOLD RING BACK!.

If the RING BACK is not answered in 30 seconds, the call will end.

NOTE: Any digits currently in the display will be dialed when Hold is released.

Caution: If a handset does not answer the inter- com call in one minute, the intercom ring stops and the call remains on hold until it times out in fifteen minutes.

Press HOLD/PAUSE to place a call on hold. Press SPEAKER to resume the call. Placing a call on hold cancels the MUTE feature.

When a call is put on hold, the light on the telephone base flashes slowly and the status light at the top left corner of the cordless handsets will also flash.

You can send an external call to one of the cord- less handsets registered for use with the system.

•Press HOLD/PAUSE to put the call on hold.

•Press INTERCOM to enter the Intercom menu.

•Select from the list of destinations: Global page, or one of the registered handsets. Press ^DIR or VCID to highlight the destination handset. Press SELECT/MENU to confirm.

•When the destination handset starts to ring, press /PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER on the destination handset to pick up the intercom

call.

•Press /SPEAKER on the telephone base to terminate the intercom call, then the destina- tion handset can go off-hook to pick up the call on hold to start the conversation.

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AT&T EP5995 user manual Intercom HOLD/PAUSE

Contents

GHz Cordless Telephone/Speakerphone Answering System EP5995 Need HELP? Information about Caller ID with Call Waiting Stop Add new handsets to make your telephone more versatile see Table of Contents Handset Quick reference guide Main menu Telephone base Parts checklist Telephone operating range If you move out of range with- out pressing /OFF/CANCEL,Before you begin About caller identification CID Telephone base installation Battery installation & charging Wall mounting Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired Handset screen images Record ringer Ringer volumeHandset sounds Ringer melody Keypad tone Messages Handset messages Set time Handset settingsEdit handset name Language Show handset name Clear voicemail Contrast Default settings Setting date and time Base settings Base Settings Ringer Melody Base Settings Keypad Tone Language Press SELECT/MENU to confirm, or press CAN- CEL to abort Mute Basic handset operationMaking, answering and ending calls Hands-free speakerphone calls Hold New voicemail light Basic base operationLast number redial Use light Intercom HOLD/PAUSE Ringer silencing Volume controlOptions while on calls Call Waiting Intercom calls Intercom callsHandling incoming calls Memory capacity Timeouts and error tones Entering a name New directory entries Customizing entries Entering a number Calling a displayed number Directory searchBrowsing through the directory Searching alphabetically Editing a listing Editing or deleting an entry Deleting all entries Deleting an entry Base directory Base Directory Enter number, then press MENU/SELECT to confirm Use DIR or Vcid to search for the desired entry Editing a number Editing a name Entry saved to Directory Clear redial How Caller ID worksClear call log Review redial Reviewing your call log Reviewing your call logMissed Calls Saving or deleting an entry Returning a call Playback options Dialing a call log entryDialing options Dialing an entry Reviewing your redial logAbout the redial log Reviewing your redial log Deleting an entry Reviewing voice messages Reviewing redial log Call log Base Call Log & Redial Options Dialing a call log entry Dialing a number from the redial log About the redial memory Redial Options Message capacity Handset accessActivating the answering system Setting number of rings Setting answering systemSetting message alert tone Setting remote access code Setting call screening Deleting your announcement Outgoing announcementsRecording your announcement Playing your announcement Deleting all messages Message playbackAnnouncements Options during playback Recording a memo Recording and playing memosPlaying back a memo Message window displays Message window displays Remote access Handset status icons Display screen status iconsBase status icons Indicator lights Alert tones and indicator lightsAlert tones Adding new handsets De-registering a handset Replacing a handsetDe-registering all handsets Re-registering a handset Charging spare battery pack My telephone does not work at all Troubleshooting There is no dial tone Cannot dial out Hear noise Answer Common cure for electronic equipment Important safety information Especially about cordless telephones Especially about telephones answering systems Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers FCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part 68 and Acta FCC Part Limited warranty Limited warranty Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase Index Names Technical specifications Action Remote command Remote access wallet card