Att 7720 User Manual

User’s Manual forDigital AnsweringSystem 77201Part 2Please read Part 1 — Important Product Information, included in your package.

8INSTALLATION6 Connect the power cord.Plug the power cord into the jack labeled POWER on the back ofthe base. Plug the AC adapter on the power cord i

9INSTALLATIONWall InstallationThe wall mounting bracket is a wedge-shaped plastic piece attached to thebottom of the base. You’ll need to attach this

10INSTALLATION10 Follow Steps 7 to 12 in “Table/Desk Installation.”Power cordPlug into standardelectrical outletPlug into base unitPlug into modularph

11About SoftkeysThis telephone has been designed with your convenience in mind,offering you many features which you can access using the two “softkeys

12TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE HANDSETFlashPress F to activate custom-calling services such as Call Waiting or 3-Way Calling. You may have to press othe

13TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE HANDSETHoldPress H to put a call on hold. The PHONE light flashes. To return tothe call, press H again— OR —Press P on t

14TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE HANDSETRecording a Phone ConversationUsing the handset (not the speakerphone), you can record a phoneconversation up to th

15CALLER IDAbout Caller IdentificationThis telephone has a Caller ID feature that works with Caller Identificationservice provided by your local telep

16CALLER ID SET UPProgramming Local Area CodesThe Display Dial feature allows you to dial numbers recorded in your Call History with a single button p

17CALLER ID SET UPTurn Off Caller ID with Call WaitingIf you don’t have Caller ID with Call Waiting service, you can turn thisfeature off (the phone c

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18CALLER ID FEATURESNew Call IndicatorThe handset screen displays NEW CALL when showing unreviewed callinformation as you scroll through the call hist

19CALLER ID FEATURESReviewing and Deleting Call Announcements1 Press the following combination of keys and softkeys: U, NEXT,DIRECTORY, ANS SYS, LOCAL

20CALLER ID FEATURESDisplay DialAs you review the Call History, you can dial a displayed phone number bypressing D.NOTE: If you try to use the Display

21TELEPHONE MEMORYYou can store 20 telephone phone numbers and names. The telephonememory works with the Caller ID features Memory Match and Priority

22TELEPHONE MEMORYStoring a Name with a Number1 Follow steps 1–5 under “Storing Numbers in Memory.”2 Use the keypad to enter a name. To enter the fir

23TELEPHONE MEMORYStoring a Number Just Dialed in Telephone Memory1 Press U.2 Select the following softkeys in sequence: NEXT, DIRECTORY, MEM,ADD, and

24Answering a CallTo answer using the speakerphone, press K on the base. The speakerlight goes on and the call is connected. To end the call, press

25This cordless telephone answering system operates at the maximumpower allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Evenso, the handset a

ANSWERING SYSTEM SET-UP26Turning the System On/OffThe answering system must be on in order to use any answering systemfunctions. When the answering s

ANSWERING SYSTEM SET-UP27Announcement OptionsBefore using this answering system, you can record an announcement (upto three minutes long) that callers

1TABLE OF CONTENTSINSTALLATION...4Table/Desk Installation..

28Recording Your General Announcement1 If the announcement you want to record is the currently selectedannouncement (A, B or AO) go to Step 2.If not,

29ANSWERING SYSTEM SET-UPSetting Up Caller Specific Outgoing Announcements1 Access the announcement directory by pressing the following key andsoftkey

30Reviewing and Deleting Caller Specific Outgoing Announcements1 Press the following combination of keys and softkeys: U, NEXT,DIRECTORY, ANS SYS, OUT

31ANSWERING SYSTEM SET-UPRing Select and Toll SaverUse Ring Select to select how many times the phone will ring before thesystem answers a call. Set

32Priority Call SignalWhen a caller enters the Priority Calling Code from a touch tone phone,the system beeps loudly to alert you that you have a prio

33Answering CallsWhen you’ve selected Announcement A or B and turned the system on,the caller hears the announcement you recorded, followed by a beep.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONAT THE BASEListening to Your MessagesAs the system plays back messages in a mailbox, the Message Counterdisplays the number

Saving MessagesThe system saves your messages automatically until you delete them, and can store approximately 12 minutes of messages, memos andannoun

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONAT THE BASERecording a MemoYou can record a memo to be stored as an incoming message. The memocan be up to three minutes lo

This cordless answering system allows you to retrieve messages and accessother features even when you are away from your home or office.Additionally,

TABLE OF CONTENTSTELEPHONE OPERATIONAt the Base ...24Answe

Remote Access CommandsPlaying messages1 Connect with the answering system.2 After the two beeps, wait four seconds. The system plays themessages in M

Call ScreeningYou can use the cordless handset to listen to callers as they leave messages.You can speak to a caller by pressing P.To monitor a call:1

40Recording a Memo1 Connect with the answering system.2 Press #, then enter the number of the mailbox where you want thememo recorded, and begin speak

Changing Settings1 Connect with the answering system.2 Press * 9. You will hear “To listen to settings, press 9,” followed bytwo beeps.3 Press 9. Yo

HANDSET BATTERIES42Charging the Handset Battery PackThe handset batteries need charging when:• The handset beeps four times when you press P.• The low

BASE UNIT BACK-UP BATTERIESReplacing the Base Power Reserve BatteriesThe base unit back-up batteries need to be replaced when the PWR RESERVEBATT LOW

44SIGNALS AND DISPLAYSLong ringing Incoming callSingle beep Valid button pressThree-part tone PageRepeating three-part tone Handset locatorTwo short b

45If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. Ifyou still have trouble, call 1 800 722–9125.If the phone does not work at

46IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIf you have no dial toneCheck all the previous suggestions. If you still do not hear a dial tone,disconnect the phone and try

47IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIf you hear noise in the handset and the buttons don’t workThe base unit and handset might not be set to the same security code

3TABLE OF CONTENTSANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONAt Cordless Handset or Touch Tone Phone...37Connecting with th

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIf the system does not respond to remote commands from aremote touch tone phone• Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phon

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYThe caller’s name or phone number is not displayed during Call Waiting• Make sure you subscribe to combined Caller ID with Call W

Cordless Digital AnsweringSystem Speakerphone 7720Connect with answering system1 Dial telephone number and waitfor system to answer.2 Enter Remote Acc

Play all messages 1, then mailboxin mailbox numberPlay new messages 2, then mailboxin mailbox numberSave messages Hang upDelete message being played 3

4INSTALLATIONSoftkeysA & BDisplayAntennaAccess answeringsystemAccess special programming featuresScroll throughscreen informationMake, answeror en

5Light goes on if handsetbatteries are charging orhandset is in useLight goes on if the powerreserve batteries are lowLight goes onwhen baseringer is

6INSTALLATIONTable/Desk Installation1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack.• This phone requires a modular telephone jack and

74 Install the power reserve batteries.• Turn the base upside down.• Push in on the two tabs at the large endof the triangular mounting bracket, andli