AT&T 5635 Answering Machine User Manual


 
If it doesn’t receive any instructions in a few seconds, the system will automatically play all of your
messages for you. First Mailbox 1 followed by Mailbox 2. You can allow the system to play your
messages, or you can use the number buttons on the handset to direct the system to perform any of the other
operations.
The labels above the number buttons will remind you of the correct button to press for each operation.
To end the connection from the cordless handset, press
OFF,
or return the handset to the base
.
NOTE: The ANS SYS Light on the handset will blink to indicate that you have new messages.
Establishing a Connection With the Answering System From a Touch Tone Phone
1.
Dial your phone number.
NOTE: When the RING SELECT switch is set to TOLL SAVER, the system will answer after
two rings if there are new messages and after four rings if there are no new messages. When you
call, if you hear the third ring you’ll know that no one has left a message since the last time
someone called to check on messages. Hang up before the fourth ring, and you’ll save the cost of
the call.
2.
When the answering system answers and the outgoing announcement begins to play,
enter your access
code,
(it is not necessary to wait for the announcement to finish.)
The system will announce the number of messages you have (for example: “You have three messages in
Mailbox 1 and 2 messages in Mailbox 2”), and then beep twice to indicate that it is ready to accept a
command. Select a mailbox by pressing 1 or 2.
If it doesn’t receive any instructions in a few seconds, the system will automatically play all of your
messages for you. First Mailbox 1 followed by Mailbox 2. You can allow the system to play your
messages, or you can use the number buttons on the handset to direct the system to perform any of the
operations.
You can use the wallet card to remind you of the correct button to press for each operation.
To end the connection from the outside telephone line, simply hang up.
The Access Code
The preset code is
50.
This code gives you access to your messages, memos and announcements when you
call in from another location. You can use the preset code, or choose your own. If you change the code, be
sure to write it down so you’ll be able to access your system when you are away from your home or office.
NOTE: The Access Code can ONLY be reviewed or changed from the cordless handset or from a
touch tone phone. It cannot be reviewed or changed at the base unit.
Once you’ve established a connection with the answering system, you can review and change the access
code from the cordless handset or from another touch tone phone away from your home or office.
You can work with the access code any time after the system has given you the two-beep signal to indicate
that it is ready to accept a command.
Reviewing Your Access Code
Press and release 9 (CODE). The system will announce the current access code and then beep twice to
indicate that it is ready to accept a command.
Changing Your Access Code
1.
Press and release # (CHANGE), and then press 9 (CODE). The system will announce “Enter new
code.”
2.
Use the dial pad buttons to enter the new access code.
You may use any two-digit number from 40-99. The system will announce the new access code setting
and then beep twice to indicate that it is ready to accept a command.