Troubleshooting, Problem suggestion – AT&T E5655 User Manual

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Appendix

Appendix

Incomplete
messages

•

If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the
system disconnects the call after 4 minutes.

•

If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops record-
ing and disconnects the call.

•

If the system’s memory becomes full during a message, the system
stops recording and disconnects the call.

•

If the caller's voice is very soft, the system may stop recording and dis-
connect the call.

Difficulty hearing
messages

•

Press

^

on the base to increase speaker volume.

System does not
answer after
correct number
of rings

•

Make sure that the answering system is on (see page 31).

•

If Toll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes to 2 when you
have new messages waiting (see page 35).

•

In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system used
by the local telephone company.

•

If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after
10 rings.

“CL” flashes in
message window

•

You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 32).

Announcement
message is not
clear

•

When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a
normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the base.

•

Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.) while you are
recording.

System does
not respond
to remote
commands

•

Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see page 39).

•

Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a
number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a
touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.

•

The answering system may not detect the remote access code while
your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announcement is
over before entering the code.

•

There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using.
Press dial-pad buttons firmly.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Suggestion

•

Make sure answering system in on (see page 31).

•

Make sure Announce Only is off.

System does
not record
messages

Day of the week is
incorrect on
answering system
after clock is reset
by Caller ID

•

Reset the year on the answering system clock (see page 32).

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