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AT&T 1718 User Manual

AT&T 1718
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REVISED 1/15/01
1718 Digital
Answering System
Fold open this manual for information about
this product’s installation and operation.
Please also read Part 1 – Important Product
Information.
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AT&T and the globe symbol are registered trademarks of AT&T Corp. licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
© 2001 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.
Printed in China. 850005063 Issue 1AT&T 01/01
USER’S MANUAL
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AT&T 1718 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAT&T
Model1718
Answering SystemDigital
Recording Time14 minutes
Caller IDYes
Remote AccessYes
Voice PromptsYes
Time/Day StampYes
Message AlertYes
Call Waiting Caller IDYes
DisplayLCD
Power SourceAC adapter
Phonebook Capacity50 names/numbers

Summary

Installation Guide

Before You Install

Guidance on selecting a location for the answering system and necessary connections.

Turn System On/Off

Instructions for powering the answering system on and off for operation.

Feature Setup Options

Announce Select

Configures whether the system records messages or plays a pre-recorded announcement.

Ring Select

Sets the number of rings before the system automatically answers a call.

Remote Access Code

Allows setting a three-digit code to access features remotely via phone.

Announcement Monitor

Enables listening to callers' announcements as they are made.

Number Announce

Announces the caller's phone number between the second and third rings.

Store Number

Announces the caller's phone number when playing back a recorded message.

Accept Blocked Calls

Controls whether blocked calls are accepted or rejected with a pre-recorded message.

Audible Message Alert

Provides audible beeps every 15 seconds when new messages are received.

Operating the Answering System

Set the Clock

Procedure to set the current day and time for accurate message logging.

Record Your Announcement

Instructions on recording a personalized announcement for callers.

Call Screening/Intercept

How to listen to incoming calls or speak with the caller directly.

Record a Memo

Guide to recording a personal memo to be stored as a message.

Memory Monitor

Method to check the remaining recording time available on the system.

Message Management

Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

Explains how to play, save, and delete incoming messages and memos.

Remote Operation

Connect with the Answering System

Steps to connect to the answering system remotely using a touch-tone phone.

Remote Access Commands

List of commands and their corresponding key presses for remote operation.

Troubleshooting

In Case of Difficulty

Provides solutions for common operating issues and contact information.

System Does Not Answer

Troubleshooting steps for when the system fails to answer calls after the specified rings.

System Does Not Record Messages

Addresses issues where the system is unable to record new incoming messages.

System Does Not Respond To Remote Commands

Solutions for when remote commands are not recognized or executed by the system.

Power Failure Recovery

Guidance on system behavior and clock reset after a power interruption.

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