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Installation
Follow these steps to set your new answering system for proper operation.
1.
Insert the microcassette
Lift the microcassette cover and insert the microcassette with the full reel to the right.
2.
Connect the line cord
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack, and plug the other end into a modular
wall jack.
3.
Connect your telephone to unit
(If you do not wish to connect a telephone to the system, go to Step 4.)
Plug your telephone set cord into the TEL SET jack at the rear of the unit.
4.
Connect the power cord
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You should use only the power adapter supplied with your answering system. If you need a
replacement, call the National Sales and Service Center at 1 800 222 3111.
Fit the power cord behind the strain relief tab on the back of the unit and then plug the power cord into
the answering system jack marked POWER.
Plug the power transformer into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The microcassette
will automatically rewind. The MESSAGES light blinks during the tape movement and remains on
after the tape is positioned.
NOTE: If you have not installed the microcassette tape, the MESSAGES light blinks
continuously and the system beeps. Press ON/OFF to turn the unit off. Insert the microcassette.
Press ON/OFF to turn on and reset the unit.
At Home Operation
Recording Your Announcement
Before using your new answering system, you should record an announcement. This is what callers will
hear when the system answers a call.
1.
Prepare your announcement. The maximum length is 2 minutes.
Example: "Hello. I can't come to the phone right now. Please leave your name, telephone number,
and a short message after the beep. I will return your call as soon as I can. Thank you."
2.
Hold down ANNC.
3.
When the system beeps, speak toward the front of the unit in a normal tone of voice.
4.
Release ANNC when you are finished. The tape will reset automatically.
Playing Back Your Announcement
1.
If the tape is resetting, wait for it to stop moving.
2.
Set the VOLUME control (on the right side of the system) to the middle.
3.
Tap (quickly press and release) ANNC.
Changing Your Announcement
To change an announcement, see "Recording Your Announcement." The new announcement will be
recorded over the old one.
Answering System 1306
Installation
At Home Operation
Away From Home Operation
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Summary of Contents for AT&T 1306
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Page 1: Answering System
Answering System 1306 Installation At Home Operation Away From Home Operation Installation Follow these steps to set your new answering system for proper operation. Insert the microcassette Lift the microcassette cover and insert the microcassette with the full reel to the right. Connect the line cord Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack, and plug the other end into a modular wall jack. - Page 2 When you change your announcement, no messages can be waiting and the MESSAGES light should be on steady. If the light is blinking, first listen to your messages and then let the system clear them before you record a new announcement. At Home Operation Automatic Answering Operation After you have recorded your announcement, the MESSAGES light will be lit to tell you that your system is...
- Page 3 NOTE: The maximum message count is 25. If the unit records more than 25 messages or memo, all messages after the 25 will be treated as part of the last message. Turning the System On and Off The MESSAGES light shows whether the system is on or off. When the light is on steadily or blinking slowly, the system is on and ready to answer calls according to the RING SELECT setting.
- Page 4 Screening Your Calls To screen your calls, set the system to answer calls and adjust the VOLUME control so you can hear a caller’s message. If you decide to take a call, lift the telephone handset of any telephone on the same line and talk to the caller.
- Page 5 The system beeps 5 times after the last message is played and then beeps twice to indicate that it is ready for another remote command. To stop playing your messages, press and release #. To resume playing your messages, press and release 7. Listening to New Messages Only To play new messages only, press and release 6 after the two-beep signal.
- Page 6 The TS setting allows the system to answer after two rings only if you have messages waiting. If the phone rings 3 times, you have no messages waiting. Hang up before the system answers to avoid long distance charges. Turning Your System On You can turn your system on by calling from any touch tone telephone.