AT&T 1855 User Manual

AT&T 1855 User Manual

At&t speakerphone/ answering system 1855 user manual (part 2)
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ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp
4/8/2005
5:35 PM
Page 1
User Manual (Part 2)
Speakerphone/
Answering System 1855
with Caller ID & Call Waiting

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  • Page 1 ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 5:35 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) Speakerphone/ Answering System 1855 with Caller ID & Call Waiting...
  • Page 2 ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 For customer service or product information, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com 1-800-222-3111. or call Copyright © 2005 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. 5:35 PM Page 2 Please also read...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 User Manual (Part 2) Speakerphone/ Answering System 1855 Table of contents Getting Started Quick reference guide ...2 Parts checklist...3 Before you begin ...4 Telephone installation ...5 Wall mounting ...6 Telephone Operation Basic operation...8 Options while on calls ...9 Feature menu...10...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Getting Started Quick reference guide Answering system controls Telephone function keys 5:36 PM Page 2 Telephone function keys (see pages 8-9) REDIAL ...Press to redial last number called. FLASH ...During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if you subscribe to a Call Waiting service.
  • Page 5: Parts Checklist

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Getting Started Parts checklist Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: Power adapter Telephone handset Directory card 5:36 PM...
  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call.These features require services provided by your local telephone company.
  • Page 7: Telephone Installation

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Getting Started Telephone installation Install the telephone as shown below. Choose a location where the phone is not exposed to excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Plug line cord into telephone jack. TEL LINE Plug coiled handset cord into jack on left side of telephone.
  • Page 8: Wall Mounting

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 5:37 PM Page 6 Getting Started Wall mounting The telephone can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet. Choose a location where the phone is not exposed to excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. AC 6V TEL LINE POWER Press and pull to remove wall-mount bracket.
  • Page 9 ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Getting Started Wall mounting Plug line cord into telephone, then wrap cord around posts as shown below. Leave a few inches free, enough to route wire under tabs and plug into the wall jack. After cords are connected, press and slide down firmly so phone is held securely on outlet mounting pegs.
  • Page 10: Telephone Operation

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 MSG# 555 1234 REDIAL Volume level MSG# 22 CALL 4 NEW 5:37 PM Page 8 Telephone Operation Basic operation Making and answering calls To answer a call, lift the handset, or press use the speakerphone. To make a call, lift the handset (or press then dial a number.
  • Page 11: Options While On Calls

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Volume level MSG# Light is on when phone is muted 5:37 PM Page 9 Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust listening volume Press the buttons to adjust listening volume. VOLUME There are eight volume levels for the speakerphone, and four levels for the handset.
  • Page 12: Feature Menu

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Turn off answering system (red light off) Press SET UP to select feature. Press SKIP/REPEAT to change. Press SET UP to save. MSG# SET CONTRAST MSG# CALL HISTORY MSG# REPEATED CALLS MSG# cid-CALL WAIT 5:37 PM Page 10 Telephone Operation Feature menu In the feature menu you can customize how the tele-...
  • Page 13 ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 MSG# WHICH LANGUAGE? MSG# HAC-- HOME AREA CODE? MSG# LAC1-- LOCaL AREA CODE 5:37 PM Page 11 Telephone Operation Feature menu Language Press to select the language used in all SKIP/REPEAT menus and screen displays.You can choose English, Espanol or Francais.
  • Page 14: Memory Dialing

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 MSG# 555 1234 MSG# 555 1234 Directory card M1- Mom M2- Bill at work M3- School 1- John Smith 2- Betty Johnson 3- Pat Taylor 4- Chris Williams 5:37 PM Page 12 Memory dialing Memory capacity The telephone can store up to 12 numbers in memory locations for quick dialing.
  • Page 15: Entering Numbers

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Press PROG/MEM, then enter number MSG# 555 1234 ENTER NUMBER Press PROG/MEM, then press button (M1-M3) or enter location (1-9) MSG# ENTER LOCATION? MSG# STORED Repeat to enter another number, or press REMOVE to exit. 5:38 PM Page 13 Memory Dialing Entering numbers One touch dialing (M1-M3)
  • Page 16: Caller Id Log

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 12:34 10-23 MSG# 555 234 Pat Williams Light on: New call(s) received 5:38 PM Page 14 Caller ID Log How Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company, information about each caller will be displayed after the first or second ring.
  • Page 17: To Review Your Call Log

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 12:34 10-23 MSG# 555 1234 Pat Williams 12:08 10-23 MSG# 555 4321 cHRIS THOMPSON 12:08 10-23 MSG# 555 4321 cHRIS THOMPSON 5:38 PM Page 15 Caller ID Log To review your call log To review your Caller ID log Press to displa y the most recent call.
  • Page 18: To Dial A Call Log Entry

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 12:34 10-23 MSG# 555 1234 Pat Williams Note: You can also remove the area code or add a preceding "1" before programming a number into memory by pressing SETUP once, and ANNC repeatedly, until you see the correct option. 5:38 PM Page 16 Caller ID Log...
  • Page 19: Answering System Operation

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 MSG# Message counter Number of messages recorded (or, during playback, message number currently playing). Press to repeat message; hold while listening to slow down playback (see page 22). Press and hold to record memo (see page 23). Press to turn answering system on or off.
  • Page 20: Day And Time Announcements

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 CLOCK “Sunday” SKIP/REPEAT “Monday” Press until correct day is spoken. CLOCK “12 PM” SKIP/REPEAT “1 PM” Press until correct hour is spoken. CLOCK “0” SKIP/REPEAT “1” Press until correct minute is spoken. CLOCK “2004” SKIP/REPEAT “2005” Press until correct year is spoken. CLOCK “Monday, 1 pm, 2005”...
  • Page 21: Outgoing Announcements

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 MSG# Press and hold SKIP/ANNC. Begin speaking when “A” appears in message window. Release button to stop recording. Speak into microphone. Microphone 5:39 PM Page 19 Answering System Operation Outgoing announcements The outgoing announcement is what callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system.
  • Page 22: Announce Only Mode

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 MSG# “AO” (Announce Only) stops flashing after an announcement is recorded. SET UP Press and hold for 1 second to enter feature menu. “Selected announcement is A” SKIP/REPEAT “Announce Only” PLAY/STOP 5:39 PM Page 20 Answering System Operation Announce Only mode In Announce Only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages.This option is useful, for...
  • Page 23: Changing Feature Options

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 SET UP Press and hold for 1 second to enter feature menu. SET UP Press until desired feature is heard (see list at right). SKIP/REPEAT Press until desired selec- tion is heard. SET UP Press to set selection and move to next menu option.
  • Page 24: Message Playback

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Number of messages (or, during playback, message number currently playing). MSG# Press PLAY/STOP to begin or end message playback. PLAY/STOP Message playback begins. See options at right. PLAY/STOP Message playback ends. NOTE: If “F” is flashing in the message window, memory is full.
  • Page 25: Recording And Playing Memos

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 MSG# Press and hold REPEAT/MEMO, then begin speaking. Elapsed time is shown in message window. Press PLAY/STOP to stop recording. Speak into microphone. Microphone 5:39 PM Page 23 Answering System Operation Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself.They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages.You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for someone else if others...
  • Page 26: Message Window Displays

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Message window 5:39 PM Page 24 Answering System Operation Message window displays The message window usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this window. Message window displays No messages waiting.
  • Page 27: Remote Access

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 A 3-digit security code is required to access your answering system from any touch-tone phone.This code is “500” by default; see page 21 to change it. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone phone. When system answers, enter your 3-digit Remote Access Code (500 unless you have changed it).
  • Page 28: Appendix

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Appendix Icons, tones & indicator lights MSG# Indicator lights 5:39 PM Page 26 Status icons Ringer is off (see page 8). New call received (see page 14). Repeat call from same number (see page 14). Call number (see page 14). Error (current operation has been unsuccessful;...
  • Page 29: In Case Of Difficulty

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Appendix In case of difficulty If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 800 222–3111. Telephone does • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by not work at all a wall switch.
  • Page 30 ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Appendix In case of difficulty Incomplete • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the messages system disconnects the call after 3 minutes. • If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
  • Page 31: Index

    ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 Appendix Index AC adapter, 5, 7 Access code, 25 Alert tones, 26 Answering calls, 8 Answering system, 17 announce only, 20 delete messages, 22 feature options, 21 outgoing announcement, 19 memos, 23 play messages, 22, 25 remote access, 25 Call logs, 14 Caller ID, 14 delete entries, 15...
  • Page 32 ATT-1855CIB-d05.qxp 4/8/2005 5:39 PM Page 30 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2005 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 3 AT&T 07/23/05.

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