
Keep in touch with this AT&T EL52203 expandable cordless phone system, which includes a base station, 2 cordless handsets and a cradle and features DECT 6.0 digital technology for clear communication. The extra-large LCD and backlit keypad simplify use.
A: Yes. Press "Menu" on the phone, hit the down arrow (bottom of the Volume button) until you see "Answering sys". Press the "Select" button ("Menu" button) and hit the down arrow until you see "Ans sys setup". Press the "Select" button and press the down arrow until you see "Call screening". Press the "Select" button and press the down arrow until it shows "Off". Press the "Select" button. Press the red "OFF" button to finish. Call screening is what allows you to hear people leaving messages and screen the call to decide if you want to answer the call or just let them leave a message. Turning this feature off (which is on by default) will allow people to leave messages without you having to hear it.
Q: Does it work with any phone carrier even though it is a AT & T phone.
A: Yes it's a standard phone not a cell phone it works on any home phone service
Q: Is there a Quiet Mode that silences the ringer, but takes the call on the message machine?
A: yes it does, on each hand set
Q: Can you hang the base on the wall?
A: No, the phone cannot be mounted on the wall.
Q: what kind of batteries does it use?
A: The batteries are nicad so if there is a "Batteries Plus" store near you, you can get the replacement batteries from there.
A: Super easy to set up. Didn't use the phones answering machine so don't know about that set up.
A: No the second charging base connects to a wall plug and that is how it charges
Q: can multiple handsets answer a call without transfering?
A: Yes. Second handset can join a call in progress without inactivating the first handset that initially answered the call.