ATT Model EL 52203 how to program contacts into directory

Practical Digital Strategies
1 Nov 201701:56

Summary

TLDRThis instructional video guide teaches viewers how to set up a directory on their HT phone for easy access to contact numbers. The process involves using the select menu button, navigating to the directory, adding a contact, and inputting the phone number with area code and extension. It also covers how to add a name to the contact using the number pad, including spaces and editing with the provided keys. The video concludes with an invitation to subscribe for more content and a signature sign-off.

Takeaways

  • 📱 The video is a how-to guide for setting up the directory on an HT phone.
  • 🆕 The video on YouTube is the first to cover this specific topic.
  • 🔘 First, press the select menu button to begin.
  • ⬆️ Use the up arrow directory button six or seven times to find 'directory'.
  • 📇 Select 'directory' and then 'add contact' by pressing the select menu button again.
  • 📞 Enter the phone number including area code, prefix, and extension.
  • 💾 Press select menu again to save the phone number.
  • 🖊️ Add a name using the number pad, with zero for spaces and down arrow for deleting characters.
  • ✔️ Press the select menu button to save the contact name and number.
  • 🎥 The video encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel for more content from the Guy R Cook Report.

Q & A

  • What is the main purpose of the video script?

    -The main purpose of the video script is to provide a tutorial on how to set up a directory on an HT phone to make phone numbers accessible from the screen.

  • Where can the how-to video be found?

    -The video is mentioned to be on YouTube, but the specific link or channel is not provided in the script.

  • What is the first step in setting up the directory on the HT phone?

    -The first step is to press the select menu button, which is located on the phone.

  • How many times should you press the up arrow to reach the 'directory' option?

    -You should press the up arrow six or seven times until the 'directory' option appears.

  • What does the script instruct you to do after selecting the 'directory' option?

    -After selecting the 'directory' option, the script instructs you to click the select menu again and choose the 'add contact' option.

  • How should you add a phone number to the directory?

    -You add a phone number by dialing it just like you would, including the area code prefix and the 10-digit number.

  • Is it necessary to add a name to the phone number in the directory?

    -Adding a name is not mandatory, but if you choose to add one, you can use the number pad to input the letters for the name.

  • What can you do if you need a space while entering a name?

    -If you need a space while entering a name, you can press zero on the number pad.

  • How do you delete a number while editing the name in the directory?

    -To delete a number, press the down arrow on the directory selection button where it says CID, then press mute to remove one character at a time.

  • What does pressing the select menu button again do after editing the name?

    -Pressing the select menu button again after editing the name will save the changes you made to the contact information.

  • What is the final message or sign-off from the video script?

    -The final message is 'it's a wrap,' which is a common phrase used to indicate the end of a production or recording session.

Outlines

00:00

📱 How to Set Up a Directory on the HT Phone

This paragraph introduces the topic of the video: setting up a directory on an HT phone. The video is a how-to guide that has been missing on YouTube until now. The speaker explains that the video will cover how to make phone numbers available directly from the screen, starting with pressing the 'Select Menu' button.

⬆️ Navigating the Menu to Access the Directory

This section walks the viewer through the steps to access the directory on the HT phone. It involves pressing the up arrow on the directory button multiple times until 'Directory' is displayed, then selecting the 'Select Menu' option again. The next step involves adding a contact by entering a phone number and saving it.

🔢 Adding a Phone Number and Editing Contact Information

In this paragraph, the process of adding a phone number to the directory is detailed. The user is instructed to enter a 10-digit number, following the format of area code, prefix, and extension. The speaker explains how to use the number pad to enter the contact's name, with specific instructions on how to add spaces and delete characters using the down arrow and mute buttons.

✅ Saving and Finalizing the Contact Information

The final steps involve saving the entered contact information. Once the name is edited to the user's satisfaction, pressing the 'Select Menu' button saves the information. The speaker concludes by expressing hope that the video has been helpful and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content. The video wraps up with a signature sign-off used in other videos on the channel.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡HT phone

HT phone refers to a hypothetical or specific brand of telephone that the video is addressing. It is central to the video's theme as the tutorial is focused on setting up a directory feature on this phone. The script mentions 'the HT phone' as the device for which the user guide is being provided.

💡how-to video

A how-to video is a type of instructional content that demonstrates how to perform a specific task. In this context, the video is a guide on setting up a phone directory, which is a key part of the video's educational purpose.

💡YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing platform where users can upload, share, and view videos. The script mentions YouTube as the platform where the how-to video is presumably hosted, indicating the medium through which the tutorial is being shared.

💡directory

In the context of the video, a directory refers to a list or database of contacts that can be accessed on the phone. The script provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up and add contacts to this directory.

💡select menu button

The select menu button is a control on the phone that is used to navigate through the menu options. The script instructs the viewer to press this button multiple times to access the directory settings.

💡add contact

Adding a contact is the process of inputting information about a person or entity into the phone's directory. The script describes how to add a phone number to the directory, which is a fundamental aspect of the video's tutorial.

💡phone number

A phone number is a unique sequence of digits that identifies a specific telephone line. The script explains how to input a phone number, including the area code and extension, into the directory.

💡10-digit number

A 10-digit number in this context refers to the standard format for a phone number in America, which includes a 3-digit area code followed by a 7-digit local number. The script specifies this format as the one that works for setting up the directory.

💡name

In the context of the directory, a name is the label assigned to a contact's phone number for easy identification. The script explains how to use the number pad to input letters corresponding to a contact's name.

💡space

In the process of naming a contact, a space is necessary to separate words in the contact's name. The script mentions pressing zero on the number pad to insert a space when adding a name to the directory.

💡delete

The ability to delete is crucial for editing entries in the directory. The script describes how to remove a character from a name by using the down arrow and the mute button, which allows for corrections to be made.

💡CID

CID stands for Caller ID, a feature that identifies the calling party's number to the called party. In the script, pressing the down arrow on the directory selection button where it says CID allows the user to access editing options.

💡mute

The mute function is used in the editing process to delete a character when adding or modifying a contact's name. The script instructs the viewer to press mute to remove one character at a time.

💡subscribe

Subscribing refers to the act of signing up to receive updates or new content from a particular channel or source. The script encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel for more content, indicating a call to action for continued engagement.

💡The Guy Our Cook Report

The Guy Our Cook Report appears to be the name of a specific show or series that the channel produces. The script uses this as a sign-off phrase, suggesting it is a recurring segment or a signature style of the channel.

💡wrap

To say 'it's a wrap' is an idiomatic expression used to indicate the completion of a task or project, often used in film and video production. The script uses this phrase to conclude the tutorial, signaling the end of the instructional content.

Highlights

Introduction to setting up a directory on the HT phone for the first time.

How to access the directory setup on the HT phone.

Navigating to the directory feature by pressing the up arrow multiple times.

Adding a new contact to the directory.

Entering a phone number for a new contact.

Format for entering a 10-digit phone number with area code and extension.

Saving a contact number without a name.

Adding a name to a contact using the number pad.

Using zero to create a space when entering a contact name.

Deleting a character in the contact name using the down arrow.

Finalizing the editing of the contact name.

Confirming and saving the contact details.

Invitation to subscribe for more content.

Reference to the Guy Our Cook Report for additional content.

Closing statement of the video.

Transcripts

play00:01

well the h t phone doesn't have a  how-to video until now on YouTube  

play00:09

on how to set up the directory to have your  numbers be available to you this from the screen  

play00:16

so let's get to it the first thing you're going to  do is press the select menu button it's right here  

play00:24

and then you press the up arrow the directory  button six or seven times until you see directory  

play00:33

and so you click the select menu again and it'll  say add contact okay press select menu again  

play00:45

and you'll get the option to add the phone number  which you add by dialing the number just like you  

play00:50

would area code prefix and then the extension the  10 digit number works at least here in America it  

play00:58

does then you press select menu again that saves  that number unless you add a name and you use the  

play01:07

number pad to add the letters to the name if  you need a space you hit zero if you need to  

play01:15

delete a number you press the down arrow on the  directory selection button where it says cid  

play01:22

press down arrow and then press mute and it will  remove one character until you get it edited  

play01:29

and you get the name just like you want it  okay you select menu again pushing that button  

play01:35

will save it and you're done i hope this video has  been a help to you I've subscribed to my channel  

play01:43

if you'd want to see some more of what we're  doing with the guy our cook report etc and as  

play01:49

they say at the end of every episode of the guy  our cook report I'll say it here too it's a wrap

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