number of the new channel for a few seconds. The channel number is also displayed when you remove the
handset from the base, and when you press PHONE, INTCM, PAGE or ANS SYS on the handset.
If the noise is exceptionally loud, move closer to the base before pressing CHANNEL – or you might lose
the call. If you do lose the call, place the handset in the base for a few seconds, then make the call again.
Note:
You must be in range to change channels. If you press CHANNEL while out of range, you might
lose the call.
Using the Intercom and Page
Your AT&T Cordless Answering System can also work as a two-way intercom between the handset and the
base unit. This does not tie up your telephone line- you can still receive calls when using the intercom.
Note:
The operating range for the intercom is about the same as for regular telephone calls. You must be
within range to turn the intercom on or off, or to page someone at the other end.
Paging Someone at the Other End:
If you are at the handset you can page someone at the base unit, and
vice versa. If you are at the handset, press and release PAGE. This will sound a three-part paging tone at
the base unit. Press and release INTCM to activate the intercom. You can then speak with the person at the
base unit through the handset.
If you are at the base unit, press and release PAGE/FIND to signal the handset. This will sound a three-part
paging tone at the handset. When the person answers, speak toward the base.
Answering a Page:
If you are at the handset and hear the three-part paging tone, press and release INTCM. This turns on the
intercom and lets you speak to the person at the base. If you are at the base and hear the three-part paging
tone, wait for the INTERCOM Light to go on and then speak toward the base. You’ll hear the other person
through the speaker.
Ending an Intercom Conversation
To end an intercom conversation and turn off the intercom, press OFF on the handset.
Answering a Call During an Intercom Conversation
If you receive a call while using the intercom, press PHONE to turn off the intercom and connect the
incoming call.
Using the Intercom During a Phone Call
First place the call on hold by pressing HOLD. Then use the intercom. While you are using the intercom,
the PHONE Lights on the handset and base will blink to show that your call has not been disconnected.
The person on the other end of the phone call will not be able to hear your intercom conversation.
To return to the call, just press PHONE. This disconnects the intercom and reconnects the call.
Handset Locator (Find)
This feature will be useful should you ever forget where you’ve left your handset.
To locate the handset easily, press PAGE/FIND on the base unit and hold it about two seconds, or until you
hear a second beep. This will begin a repeating page tone at the handset. Listen for the paging tone and
follow it to find the handset. Once you find it, press OFF on the handset to cancel the paging tone. You can
also cancel the Find signal by pressing PAGE/FIND on the base.
If it is not shut off beforehand, Find will automatically shut itself off after about three minutes. If you
haven’t located the handset by then, turn Find on again by pressing and holding PAGE/FIND on the base.
