Setting call screening | AT&T EP5995 specification

ANSWERING SYSTEM Call Screening

CALL SCREENING

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Answering System Operation

Setting answering system

Setting call screening

This feature allows you to listen to the caller's messages while the caller is leaving them. If you wish to take the call, press /PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKER on the handset or /SPEAKER on the telephone base when the caller is leaving the message.

•Press SELECT/MENU to enter the Main menu.

•Press ^DIR twice to reach the Answering System and then press SELECT/MENU to confirm.

•Press ^DIR three times to reach the Call Screening screen and press SELECT/MENU to con- firm selection.

•When CALL SCREENING is shown on screen, press VCID or ^DIR to select On or Off.

•Press SELECT/MENU after selecting ON or OFF.

•A confirmation tone will sound and the screen will show Choice saved.

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AT&T EP5995 user manual Setting call screening

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