User manual AT&T 1305

[. . . ] 1 OPERATION Microphone Repeat all or part of a message / Record a memo or phone conversation Skip all or part of a message / Record outgoing message Begin message playback / Stop or pause message playback Increase volume / Turn system on or off Decrease volume / Erase all or selected messages Recording Your Announcement Before using this answering system, you need to record the announcement (up to one minute long) that callers will hear when the system answers a call. For best results, record your announcement in a quiet environment, without "background" noise. Your announcement should tell callers that they will hear a series of beeps, followed by a long beep before the system begins recording the message. I can't come to the phone right now. [. . . ] Press and release P again to resume playback. Recording a Memo You can record a memo to be stored as an incoming message. The memo can be up to three minutes long, and will be played back with other messages. 1 Hold down M for two seconds, until you hear a long beep. The system sounds a series of beeps, then another long beep. 3 Speak toward the microphone for up to three minutes. 4 Press and release p to stop recording. 5 OPERATION 5 If you wish, press and release f to fast forward while the memo is playing -- OR -- Press and release to rewind -- OR -- Press and release p to pause. Two-Way Recording You can record a phone conversation (the length of the recording depends on the length of your microcassette). You can listen to the recording as you do any other messages. NOTE: This unit does not sound warning beeps to let the other party know that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compliance with any state and federal regulations that concern recording a telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform the caller that you are recording the call. Continue to hold down M until you hear the second long beep. Release M -- the system begins recording. Press and release p to stop. Call Screening/Intercept Set the system to answer calls, and set the volume control so you can hear the caller's message. If you decide to take the call, press and release p if you are at the answering system -- OR -- Lift the handset of any telephone on the same line. NOTE: If the announcement does not stop right away, press and release p. 6 OPERATION When the Tape is Full When the recording side of the tape is completely full, the system beeps, the MESSAGE light flashes rapidly, and the system turns itself off because it cannot record a caller's message. The system answers calls after 10 rings and beeps, but does not play an outgoing announcement or record the caller's message. Saving Messages on One Side of Tape 1 Remove the microcassette, turn it over, and reinstall it. 2 Fast forward the tape to the end of the reel, then press and hold f for approximately two seconds. 3 Record a new outgoing announcement. NOTE: This method works only if the current recording side of the tape is not full. If the tape is full, follow the directions below to save messages. Saving Messages When Tape is Full 1 Unplug the system from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the microcassette, turn it over, and reinstall it. 3 Wait for approximately 30 seconds, then plug the power adapter into the electrical outlet. [. . . ] · Use any good tape deck cleaning kit and follow the manufacturer's directions -- OR -- Rub the front of the face of the recording heads lightly with a soft, clean cotton swab moistened slightly with isopropyl alcohol. If the tape sticks or malfunctions: · Use only high-quality 30- or 60-minute microcassette tapes. · If the tape has been used for an extended period, it might be worn and should be replaced. If you hear a long series of beeps after the announcement: Listen to messages frequently and do not save large numbers of messages on the tape. [. . . ]