AT&T EL52260 Quick Start Guide

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Call screening
If CALL SCREENING is ON (page 8), the incoming messages can be played through the
speaker on the telephone base. You can press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on the
handset to stop recording and speak to the caller.
Message playback
If there are new messages, the system plays back only the new messages (oldest first).
If there are no new messages, the system plays back all old messages (oldest first).
When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced.
You can play back messages from either the telephone base or a handset.
On the telephone base, press PLAY/STOP and use the other keys to repeat, skip,
delete, and adjust the volume of messages.
On a handset, press MENU/SELECT to select >PLAY MESSAGES. Then, follow the screen
and voice prompts.
To delete all old messages
From idle you can delete all old messages. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve them. You
cannot delete messages until you have listened to them.
On the telephone base, press DELETE twice.
On a handset, press MENU/SELECT in idle mode. Select >ANSWERING SYS and then
select >DELETE ALL OLD. Press MENU/SELECT.
Remote access
You can access the answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number
from any touch-tone telephone. When the answering system answers, enter the two-
digit remote access code (19, unless you have changed it; refer to REMOTE CODE
on page 8). New messages play automatically. Use the remote commands to control
playback. There is also a wallet card listing the remote commands at the back of the
online user’s manual.
Remote access commands
Actions Remote command
Play all messages ................................................. 1
Play new messages .............................................. 2
Delete the message (during playback) ....... 3
Delete all old messages ..................................33
Repeat or go back ................................................ 4
Actions Remote command
Stop .............................................................................5
Help menu ..............................................................*5
Skip the message .................................................6
Record announcement .....................................*7
Turn system on or off ........................................0
End remote access call (or hang up) .........8

AT&T EL52260 Specifications

General

Brand	AT&T
Model	EL52260
Category	Cordless Telephone
Language	English