Answering System Operation; Answering Calls - AT&T 1818 User Manual

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

Set the Clock
You must set the clock once so that the
system announces the correct day and
time with your messages. After this, if you
subscribe to Caller ID, the system will
automatically reset the clock each time
new call information is received. (There is
a fee for Caller ID service, and it may not
be available in all areas.)
Press P to exit at any time while
setting the clock.
Press and hold C until the default
1
day is announced.
2
To change the day setting, hold down
or
correct day is announced. Then
release the button.
Press and release C. The current
3
hour setting is announced.
4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the hours,
minutes, and year.
5
The new day, time, and year are
announced.
To check the clock, press and release
C.
NOTE: In the event of a power failure,
see the instructions on the bottom of the
unit to reset the clock.
Record Your Announcement
Before using this answering system, you
should record the announcement (up to
three minutes long) that callers will hear
when the system answers a call.
Callers can skip the announcement by
pressing #.
1
Press and hold
system beeps, speak toward the
microphone normally, from about
nine inches away.
2
To stop recording, release
The system automatically plays back
your announcement.
until the
. When the
.
8
To review your announcement, press
and release
NOTE: To erase your announcement
and return to the pre-recorded
announcement, press D while your
announcement is playing.

Answering Calls

When Announce Select is set to A and the
system answers a call, the caller hears the
announcement you recorded, followed by
a beep. After the beep, the system begins
recording your caller's message up to three
minutes long.
Call Screening/Intercept
In Feature Setup, you can set the system so
you can hear the callers' messages as they
are recorded.
If you decide to speak with the caller, lift
the handset of this or any telephone on
the same line. The system stops recording
and resets to answer calls. If the system
doesn't disconnect immediately, press and
release the telephone switchhook.
Priority Call Code
If a caller enters the code you provide
(preset to 999) while your announcement
is playing, the system will alert you with a
special tone that a priority caller is on the
line. Lift the handset or press K to
take the call.
If you do not answer, the caller can press
5, wait for the double beep, press # and
leave a message.
Privacy Playback
You can listen to your messages privately
using the handset of this phone.
Press and hold # while lifting the
1
handset of this phone.
Release #, then press P to
2
listen to messages.
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