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Operation

Listen to, save & delete messages

•  The system automatically saves all incoming messages until you delete them. You can store 

approximately 40 minutes of messages, memos and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 

messages).

•  Before playing each message, the system announces the day and time the message was 

received. If 

Store number

 is activated, the system also announces the caller’s telephone 

number (see 

Store number

 under 

Feature setup

 on page 3). After playing the last message, 

the system announces 

“End of messages.”

•  Messages cannot be deleted until they have been reviewed; deleted messages cannot be 

retrieved.

To operate the system, follow the instructions below.

Press to

listen to new
messages.

Press during
playback to stop

playback.

If there are no
new messages,
press to listen
to old messages.

Message window.

Press to delete
the message that’s 
playing.

Press and hold to
delete all messages if
no new messages.

Press to turn the system on or off.

Off when system is off.
System will not answer calls.

On steadily when system is
on with no new messages.

Flashes quickly when memory is full.
(Delete messages to make room for 
new messages.)

Flashes when there are new 
messages.

Press to repeat all or 
part of a message.

Press during time/day 
announcement to repeat 
previous message.

Hold to play 
recorded messages 
at half speed when 
they are played.

Press and hold in idle
mode to record memo.

Press to listen to 

the current setup. 

Press and hold 

to start the setup 

process.

Press to adjust volume. 

System beeps three 

times at highest or 

lowest setting.

Press to listen to the 

current time.

Press and hold to start 

the setup the clock.

Press to skip all or

part of a message.

Press and hold to

play twice as fast
when listening to

recorded messages.

Press to play back

announcement.

Press and hold in 

idle mode to record 

announcement.

Summary of Contents for 1739

Page 1: ...American Telephones Printed in China Issue 1 2 AT T 03 07 1739 Digital answering system This manual contains information about this product s installation and operation please also read Part 1 Important product information For customer service or product information visit our website at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 ...

Page 2: ...att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 NOTES 1 If you do not want to connect this answering system to a telephone skip to step 3 2 Power adapter Input 120VAC 60 Hz 4 5W Output 6VAC 350 mA 3 If the message window is blank make sure the power adapter is securely connected to both the answering system and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Press ON OFF to make ...

Page 3: ...telephone will ring before the system answers a call You can set it between 2 and 7 rings toll saver 2 4 or toll saver 4 6 When set to toll saver 2 4 the system answers after four rings when there are no new messages and after two rings when there are new messages Toll saver 4 6 causes the system to answer after six rings when there are no new messages and after four rings when there are new messa...

Page 4: ...ystem to announce the caller s telephone number Number announce is STORE NUMBER Please see NOTE below When this feature is on the system announces the incoming telephone number when it plays back a message Store number is ACCEPT BLOCK CALLS Please see NOTE below Choose ON to have the system accept all calls Choose OFF to have the system respond to blocked calls with the pre recorded announcement W...

Page 5: ...ndow Press to delete the message that s playing Press and hold to delete all messages if no new messages Press to turn the system on or off Off when system is off System will not answer calls On steadily when system is on with no new messages Flashes quickly when memory is full Delete messages to make room for new messages Flashes when there are new messages Press to repeat all or part of a messag...

Page 6: ...KIP The system automatically plays back the outgoing announcement To review the outgoing announcement press ANNC SKI To erase the outgoing announcement and return to the pre recorded announcement press DELETE while the announcement is playing Callers can skip the outgoing announcement by pressing Record a memo A memo can be up to three minutes and will be stored as an incoming message 1 Press and ...

Page 7: ...ytem will announce Power failure after the time and day After playing the last message the system announces End of messages If you want the system to answer a call when you are playing message press PLAY STOP to end message playback Play messages Press PLAY STOP If there are new messages they will be played If there are no new messages the old messages will be played If there are no messages in me...

Page 8: ... the desired message is being played The system will delete the message and play the next message If you want to replay a message before deleting it press MEMO REPEAT When the system reaches the end of the last message the messages not deleted are renumbered and the message window will then display the total number of messages remaining in memory Message window displays DISPLAY FUnction Clock need...

Page 9: ...e is playing After listening to all messages and the system has beeped twice press 3 twice Press 7 after the beep Record the announcement and press 5 to stop The system will then play back the announcement Press 7 Press and speak after the beep Press 5 to exit Press 8 Follow the prompts to set day time and year Press 0 When the system is off it answers after 10 rings and announces The machine is o...

Page 10: ...all If the system s memory fills up when recording a message the system stops and disconnects the call System does not answer after correct number of rings If the toll saver feature is on the number of rings changes from four to two or six to four when there are new messages waiting In some cases the system might be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company If the system s...

Page 11: ...stem to detect If there are many messages recorded the system may take longer than usual to respond Power failure recovery If the system is disconnected from the AC power it will not operate The announcement and messages are retained in memory during a power failure but it will be necessary to reset the clock See the instructions at the bottom of the answering machine If the system announces Power...

Page 12: ...generate electrical noise motors fluorescent lights etc DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or moisture Avoid dropping the answering system and or other rough treatment Clean with a soft cloth Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage the finish Retain the original packaging in case it is necessary to ship it at a later date ...

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