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AT&T 2455 User Manual

American telephone & telegraph 2.4 ghz cordless answering system user's manual 2455
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USER'S MANUAL
Part 2
2.4 GHz Cordless
Answering System 2455
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
Please also read
Part 1 — Important
Product Information
AT&T and the globe symbol are registered trademarks of AT&T Corp. licensed to Advanced American Telephones.

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Part 2 2.4 GHz Cordless Answering System 2455 with Caller ID/Call Waiting Please also read Part 1 — Important Product Information AT&T and the globe symbol are registered trademarks of AT&T Corp. licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
  • Page 2 © 2000 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. Printed in China. 850004565 Issue 1AT&T 9/00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....Using More Than One Handset ...3 Choosing the Best Location ...3 About Caller ID with Call Waiting...3 INSTALLATION ..... . . Belt Clip ...6 Headset ...6 FEATURE SETTINGS...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Using More Than One Handset This system can support up to four handsets. You must “register” additional handsets (purchased separately) with the base. The handset that came with the system (Handset 1) will automatically be registered with the base. Follow the directions that come with an additional handset to register it with the base.

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Modular telephone jack Connect telephone line cord. Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222-3111. Standard electrical outlet...
  • Page 7 Install the handset battery. a) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on indentation and sliding downward. b) Place the battery pack in the handset. Align the metal contacts on the battery with the contacts in the battery compartment. c) Replace cover by sliding it on its track up over battery case until it snaps firmly into place.

  • Page 8: Belt Clip

    INSTALLATION Belt Clip Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). a) Slide down into b) Push up and away grooves to attach. to remove. Headset You can use this telephone hands-free when you install a 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of the handset (under the small rubber flap).

  • Page 9: Feature Settings

    Handset Softkeys Press the softkey below the operation displayed on the screen to select that operation. For example, to enter the menu, press the center softkey. Screen display of operations to be selected with softkeys. Telephone Feature Setup Make sure the handset is off. Use the softkey to select MENU.

  • Page 10: Handset Features

    FEATURE SETTINGS Handset Features Feature Directions Ringer Volume You can adjust the ringer volume to four settings or off. Use the softkeys to adjust the volume down or up, or to turn the ringer off. You will hear a volume sample each time you change the setting, and the screen displays the volume level.

  • Page 11: Telephone Operation

    TELEPHONE OPERATION On steadily when you have new voice mail messages. (You must subscribe to service from your local telephone company.) Answer a Call Press P — OR — Press any key except O or Make a Call Press P, then dial the number —...

  • Page 12: Volume

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Volume During a call, select VOLUME, then use the softkeys to adjust the earpiece volume. Select OK to save the setting for future calls. Mute Mute allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the caller from hearing you. Use the softkey to select MUTE.

  • Page 13: Handset Icons

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Handset Icons Icon Description Line in Use On steadily with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steadily with one or more numbers next to it to show which extensions are using the line. For example, indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on outside calls.

  • Page 14: Page/Handset Locator

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Indicates base Flashes when a call is coming is connected to in; on steadily when any AC power phone on this line is in use Page/Handset Locator Press once to page all registered handsets for up to 30 seconds; press again to cancel.

  • Page 15: Operating Range

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

  • Page 16: Telephone Directory

    TELEPHONE DIRECTORY You can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names in memory. Store a Number and Name in Memory Start from the “idle” screen. Begin entering the number you want to store. Use the PAUSE softkey to enter a dialing pause if you wish. Select MEM when finished.

  • Page 17: View A Memory Number

    TELEPHONE DIRECTORY View a Memory Number Start from the “idle” screen. Select MEM. The screen displays: Use the softkeys to scroll through memory in alphabetical order — OR — Select FIND, then enter the first few letters of the name and select FIND again to search.

  • Page 18: Delete A Memory Number

    TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Delete a Memory Number Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” Select EDIT. Select DEL. Select THIS to delete the displayed entry — OR — Select ALL to delete the entire memory. If you selected ALL, the screen displays ARE YOU SURE?.

  • Page 19: Edit A Memory Number

    TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Edit a Memory Number Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” Select EDIT. Select EDIT. Select to move the cursor to where you want to begin editing the phone number. Select MORE for more editing choices. Select DEL to delete numbers, then enter new numbers.

  • Page 20: Intercom/Transfer Operation

    INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Handset to Handset Press I on the handset. Press the number of the handset you are calling (for example, press 2 for Handset 2) — OR — Use the softkeys to scroll to the handset you are calling, then select OK. The responding handset presses I to answer your signal.
  • Page 21 INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Announced Transfer Advise another person that you are transferring a call. Press H to put the call on hold. Press I. Enter the number of the handset (1, 2, 3, 4) where you are sending the call — OR — Use the softkeys to scroll to the handset where you are sending the call, then select OK.

  • Page 22: Caller Id Operation

    CALLER ID OPERATION Caller’s name Caller’s telephone number Time of call View Calls Log The handset stores up to 50 Caller Identification records in the Calls Log, with the most recent records displayed first. Select MENU. Select CALLS LOG. The screen display is similar to: Select to scroll through the Calls Log.

  • Page 23: Delete Call Records

    CALLER ID OPERATION Display Dial Options Display up to four possible dialing strings for the number in Calls Log. Follow the directions to “View Calls Log.” Select CID. The screen display is similar to: Select OPT#. Select to highlight the number as you want it to be dialed.

  • Page 24: Store Call Record In Telephone Memory

    CALLER ID OPERATION Store Call Record in Telephone Memory NOTE: Only call records with telephone numbers will be stored in the telephone memory. Follow the directions to “View Calls Log.” Select CID. Select SAVE. The number is stored in the memory. To exit Calls Log, press O.

  • Page 25: Answering System Operation

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing * 1, * 2, or * 3 after the system answers the call.

  • Page 26: Record Your Announcement

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Record Your Announcement NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press * 1, * 2, or * 3 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox. Press U until you hear “Set outgoing message.

  • Page 27: Answering System Feature Setup

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up a feature and then move on to set up another feature. Make sure the answering system is on. Press and release U until you hear the system announce the feature you want to set.

  • Page 28: Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Listen To, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). After playing a message, the system announces the day and time it was received.

  • Page 29: Call Screening/Intercept

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Call Screening/Intercept Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playback volume control above Level 1 so you can hear the caller’s message. If you decide to take the call, press P on the handset. If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone switchhook.

  • Page 30: At Touch Tone Phone

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. Dial your telephone number. When the system answers, press #, then enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 19). The system beeps twice. Within two seconds, enter a remote command (see “Remote Access Commands”...

  • Page 31: Remote Access Commands

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Remote Access Commands Function: Play messages in a mailbox Repeat a message Skip a message Stop Save messages Delete message Review announcement Record announcement Record memo End remote access call Turn system off Turn system on NOTE: The remote access call will automatically end if 20 seconds go by with no key being pressed (other than when recording or playing messages or announcements).

  • Page 32: Batteries

    HEADLINE LEFT BATTERIES HEADLINE L-SUB Battery Life Battery life depends on how far the handset is from the base, and other environmental conditions. NOTE: For optimum performance, charge your handset on the base every night. Charge the Handset Battery Pack •...

  • Page 33: Replace The Handset Battery Pack

    Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries. Dispose of batteries in a safe manner. Consult your local waste disposal company for disposal information. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned it could explode and if punctured it could release corrosive material which could injure the skin or eyes and which may be toxic.

  • Page 34: Power Fail Operation

    BATTERIES Power Fail Operation You can use your cordless phone during a power outage when a fully charged battery is installed in the base unit (see “Spare Battery”). This battery will provide enough power for you to make and receive calls for up to five hours.

  • Page 35: In Case Of Difficulty

    IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase. If the phone does not work at all, check these items first: •...
  • Page 36 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you hear noise or interference when using the phone: • You may be out of range. Move closer to the base. • Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base to another outlet.

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