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AT&T 1720 User Manual

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Installation
1.
Install the batteries.
Open the battery door on the bottom of the unit by pulling on the tabs. Insert the batteries, then close
the door.
The batteries are used to save your messages in the event of a power failure.
2.
Connect the line cord.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the rear of the unit, and the other
end into a modular wall jack.
3.
Connect your telephone.
(If you do not want 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.
Plug the power transformer into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
The Message Window counts down from 6 to 0, then the "0" flashes to indicate that you need to record
an announcement.
At Home Operation
Recording Your Announcement
Before using your new answering system, you should record the announcement that callers will hear when
the system answers a call. The system will not answer calls unless as announcement is recorded.
1.
Prepare your announcement.
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."
NOTE: Your announcement can be up to 2 minutes long.
2.
Press and release CHANGE.
The Message Window displays "C".
3.
Press and release ANNC.
The system beeps to indicate that it is recording. Speak toward the microphone in a normal tone of
voice, from about 9 inches away. While you are recording, a "-" flashes in the Message Window.
4.
Press STOP when you are finished.
The unit automatically plays back your announcement. If necessary, adjust the VOLUME control (on
the right side of the unit).
After you're announcement plays back, the number in the Message Window should be on steady. If it
is flashing, follow steps 2-4 to re-record your announcement.
Reviewing Your Announcement
To review your announcement, press and release ANNC.
If necessary, adjust the VOLUME control (on the right side of the unit).
Changing Your Announcement
To change your announcement, follow the steps under "recording Your Announcement." The old
announcement is deleted when a new announcement is recorded.

Setting the Clock

The clock records the day and time when each message was received. Before using your answering system,
set the answering system's Clock.
To set the day and time:
1.
Set VOLUME to the middle.
Answering System 1720
Installation
At Home Operation
Away From Home Operation

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  • Page 1: Setting The Clock

    Answering System 1720 Installation At Home Operation Away From Home Operation Installation Install the batteries. Open the battery door on the bottom of the unit by pulling on the tabs. Insert the batteries, then close the door. The batteries are used to save your messages in the event of a power failure. Connect the line cord.

  • Page 2: Turning The System On/Off

    Press and release CHANGE. The Message Window displays “C”. Press and release CLOCK. The current day setting is announced (for example, “Sunday”). To change the day setting, hold down FORWARD or REPEAT until the correct day is announced. Then, release the button. Press and release CLOCK.
  • Page 3 Ring Select (Toll Saver) Use the RINGS switch on the back of the unit to select the number of times the phone rings before the system answers. Set to 2 if you want the system to answer all calls on the second ring. Set to 4 if you want the system to answer calls on the fourth ring.
  • Page 4 At the beginning of each message, the system announces the day and time the message was received. After the last message has been played, the system announces “End of Messages.” The following options are available during playback: To repeat an entire message, press and release REPEAT. To back up to an earlier message, press and release REPEAT until the number of that message is displayed.
  • Page 5 recording a telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform the caller that you are recording the call. To begin recording, tap (quickly press and release) MEMO/2 WAY at any time during a phone conversation. The system beeps once and then begins to record. To stop recording, press and release STOP.
  • Page 6 Press and release 9 9. The system beeps once. Enter your new Remote Access code (any number between 10 and 99, except 30 or 50). If a valid code number is entered, the system changes the Remote Access code and beeps twice. If an invalid number is entered, or no number is entered, you hear 5 rapid beeps, followed by 2 beeps.

  • Page 7: Turning Off The System

    After you hear the 2 beeps, press and release 4 *. The system beeps and begins recording. Speak into the telephone in a normal tone of voice. When you are finished, press and release #. The system beeps once and plays your new announcement.