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USER'S MANUAL
Pa rt 2
2.4 GHz Cordless Te l e p h o n e
Answering System 2256/1256
with Caller ID/Call Wa i t i n g
Please also read
Part 1 — Important
Product Information
© 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
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- Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Pa rt 2 2.4 GHz Cordless Te l e p h o n e Answering System 2256/1256 with Caller ID/Call Wa i t i n g Please also read Part 1 — Important Product Information © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 Visit us at www.telephones.att.com © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&TCorp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 1AT&T 05/03...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..1 Parts List ....1 About Caller Identification (Caller ID)....2 About the Call Log . -
Page 4: Before You Begin
BEFORE YOU BEGIN P a rts List Your box should include: Base unit Charging stand NiCd battery packs This User’s Manual Wallet Card Power adapter Quick Start Guide Handsets Telephone line cords... -
Page 5: About Caller Identification (Caller Id)
About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION C h a rging Stand Installation ¥ NOTE: Install the charging stand away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. -
Page 7: Install The Handset Battery
Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 3301, SKU# 91076. a) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on indentation and sliding downward. Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base. • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the battery will charge in eight hours. -
Page 8: Belt Clip
Belt Clip You can remove the belt clip from the handset. a) Slide down into grooves to attach. H e a d s e t You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. -
Page 9: Wall Installation
figure a figure b figure c figure d figure e Wall Installation Press the tabs as indicated (figure a). Flip the base extension open (figure b). Run the line cord and the power cord through the opening in the base extension and plug them into the jacks on the phone. -
Page 10: Telephone Feature Setup
TELEPHONE FEATURE SETUP ¥ NOTE: This section directs you through setting up telephone features only. To set up and use the answering system, see ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION F e a t u re Setup Menu ¥ NOTE: When you follow the directions to “Clear Message Waiting”or “Set Dial Method”... -
Page 11: Ring Volume
Ring Vo l u m e Adjust the volume of the handset ri n ge r. Setting vo l u m e t u rns the ri n ger off and displays the ri n ger off icon ) on scre e n . The default setting is . Press . -
Page 12: Ring Pattern
Ring Pattern The external ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when you have an outside call. The internal ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when you have an intercom call from another registered handset (if installed). External ring pattern default setting is ; internal ring pattern default setting is . -
Page 13: Key Click
Key Click When this feature is on,each key press makes a sound. Default setting is Press . The screen displays Press until the screen displays Press . The screen displays the current setting. Press to select — OR — Press to select Press to save the displayed setting. -
Page 14: Handset Name
Handset Name You can customize the handset to display a name or word of your choice (up to 16 characters) in place of • idle screen and • (during intercom calls). The default setting is Press . The screen displays Press until the screen displays Press... -
Page 15: Language Setting
Language Setting You can set each registered handset so the display appears in English,Spanish or French. The default setting is ¥ NOTE: The display will appear in the language you have selected. Press . The screen displays Press until the screen displays Press . -
Page 16: Clear Message Waiting
Clear Message Wa i t i n g If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail service,and the message waiting indicator remains on even after you have reviewed all messages, follow the directions below to turn off the indicator. ¥ NOTE: These steps will clear the message waiting indicator for both handsets. -
Page 17: Set Dial Method
Set Dial Method ¥ NOTE: When you change the dial method setting, both handsets are affected. This phone comes set for touch tone ( If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you must set the dial method to Press . The screen displays Press until the screen displays the current setting... -
Page 18: Telephone Operation
TELEPHONE OPERATION Idle Scre e n When the handset is within range of the base and not on a call or in Feature Setup mode,the screen displays If you assign a name to the handset (see “Handset Name”on page 11),that name will be displayed instead of Make a Call Answer a Call... -
Page 19: Call Timer
Call Ti m e r When the handset is on a call,the screen displays a timer and whether the call is external or internal (intercom). For example: S p e a k e r p h o n e When the handset speakerphone is activated, you can use the phone hands-free. -
Page 20: Redial
R e d i a l The last five phone numbers dialed at the handset are stored in redial memory. Press repeatedly until the number you want to call is displayed then,press displayed number — OR — Press , then press number you want to call is displayed. -
Page 21: Page/Handset Locator
Page/Handset Locator Page the handset(s) from the base by pre s s i n g t o n e . To cancel the pa ge press any key (Except function keys) on a handset or seconds. Te m p o r a ry Tone Dialing If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call. -
Page 22: Display Screen Messages
DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES SCREEN DISPLAYS: WHEN: You have an incoming phone call (without Caller ID). You have an incoming intercom call. The screen also shows the calling location (for example, This handset is not registered to the base. A new unch a rged battery has been i n s t a l l e d. -
Page 23: Display Screen Icons
DISPLAY SCREEN ICONS THIS ICON: INDICATES The handset ringer is turned off (See “Ring Volume”on page 8 for details). The battery needs to be recharged. The Caller ID information displayed is an unreviewed call. There are unreviewed calls in the call log. -
Page 24: Base Lights
BASE LIGHTS LIGHT: STATUS: ON/OFF ON/OFF CHARGING IN USE IN USE flashing IN USE fast flash MAILBOX/STOP on MAILBOX/STOP flashing MAILBOX/STOP off INDICATES: Answering system is on Answering system is off Handset is in the base charging Handset is on a call Phone line is disconnected Handset registration is in progress... -
Page 25: Tones And What They Mean
TONES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TONE: Three quick beeps One double beep Two double beeps One beep INDICATES: Handset is out of range of the base Handset has failed to register with base Handset battery charge is low Handset registration is complete... -
Page 26: Intercom Operation
INTERCOM OPERATION I n t e rcom Calls You can make intercom calls between handsets. Call one handset from another by pressing Press when the desired handset is highlighted. To answer, press on the second handset. -
Page 27: Answer An Incoming Call While On An Intercom Call
Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom Call If an incoming call is received while you are using the intercom, you will hear a double beep and the screen will display call information as usual for 15 seconds. To answer the incoming call,press handset. -
Page 28: Forward A Call
F o rw a rd a Call You can fo r wa rd a call f rom one handset to another without announcing the caller. Press . Your call is put on hold and the screen displays Press SELECT, the call will ring at the second handset and FORWARDED CALL will be displayed.Press to answer the forwarded call. -
Page 29: Conference Calling
C o n f e rence Calling If one handset is already on a call, you can connect the second handset to the call by pressing on the second handset — OR — Press at the active handset. When someone at the second handset answers,press and hold Disconnect either or both handsets by pressing... -
Page 30: Phonebook
PHONEBOOK This telephone can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names. Phone book entries a re stored in alphab e t i c a l order. Storing a number and name in one handset automatically stores it in both handsets. S t o re a Number and Name in Phone Book 1 Press . - Page 31 D i a l P re s s e s K e y space ’ Press . The screen displays Enter a name (up to 16 characters) connected with this number, using the dial pad and the chart below. You must store a name with each number. &...
- Page 32 Press . The screen returns to — OR — If the phone book is already full,the screen displays 10 Begin at Step 5 to enter another telephone number and name — OR — Press to exit.
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Page 33: Dial A Number In Phone Book
Dial a Number in Phone Book 1 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entr y. Skip to Step 5. — OR — Press . The screen displays Press . The screen displays Press . The screen displays . -
Page 34: Edit A Number/Name In Phone Book
Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book 1 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entr y. Skip to Step 5. — OR — Press . The screen displays Press . The screen displays Press . The screen displays Press . - Page 35 10 Press 11 Press Press (DELETE) to erase a digit — OR — Press and hold (DELETE) to delete entire telephone number. Press to store the edited number, and enter name mode. Press (DELETE) to erase a character — OR — Press and hold (DELETE) to delete entire name.
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Page 36: Delete A Number/Name In Phone Book
Delete a Number/Name from Phone Book 1 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entry. Skip to Step 5. — OR — Press . The screen displays Press . The screen displays Press . The screen displays Press . - Page 37 When you find the number you wish to delete,press (DELETE) to delete the entire displayed entry. The screen display is similar to Press . The entry is deleted and the screen displays the previous phonebook entr y.
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Page 38: Caller Id Operation
CALLER ID OPERATION If you subscribe to Caller ID service with your local phone service provider, this phone stores all incoming calls with valid Caller ID information in the call log. Name, number, time and date information can all be stored,if they are sent with the call. Calls are automatically stored in the order they are received,with call “1”stored as the most recent call. -
Page 39: Review Call Log
Review Call Log Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays the call is new. Skip to Step 3. —OR— . The screen displays Press Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays the call is new. -
Page 40: Remove Call Records
Remove Call Record s Removing a Specific Call Record Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays the call is new. Skip to Step 3. —OR— . The screen displays Press Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays the call is new. - Page 41 Remove All Call Record s Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays the call is new. Skip to Step 3. —OR— . The screen displays Press Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays the call is new.
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Page 42: Store A Call Record In Phone Book
S t o re a Call Record in Phone Book You can store a number re c e i ved by Caller ID in the telephone phone book. For a call re c o rd without a valid name you will be prompted to enter a new name. You can fo l l ow the directions in “Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book”... -
Page 43: Display Dial
Display Dial While you are reviewing the call log, you can dial a number displayed on the screen. Dialing Options While a call record is displayed,press screen displays the number the way you want to dial it. For example: The number of dialing options available for each call displayed depends on the format of the original call. -
Page 44: Answering System Operation
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Audible Indicators This system gi ves you voice prompts for fe a t u re o p e rations and voice confi rmations when you press a button or complete an opera t i o n . Tu rn Answering System On or Off P ress The message window will show the number of... -
Page 45: About Mailboxes
About Mailboxes This answe ring system has three voice m a i l b oxe s. C a l l e rs using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be re c o rded by pre s s i n g a n n o u n c e m e n t . -
Page 46: Record Your Announcement
R e c o rd Your Announcement ¥ NOTE: If you have assigned diffe rent mailboxe s to diffe rent people, be sure to tell callers in yo u r announcement to press m e s s a ge in the appro p riate mailbox . The system will record your announcement for the currently selected answer mode (normal or Announce Only). -
Page 47: Answering System Feature Setup
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 system announce the feature you want to set. R e fer to the “... -
Page 48: Feature Summary
F E ATURE SUMMARY SYSTEM ANNOUNCES: “Change remote access code” Set the remote access code you “Change message alert” “Change announce only” “Change base ringer” “Change number of rings” Toll Saver(ts) ¥ NOTE: Exit Feature Setup at any time by pressing a MAILBOX/STOP button. -
Page 49: Listen To Messages
This 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). If the system has less than 30 seconds of recording time left,it automatically turns off. The system will still answer after 10 rings,announce “Memory is full, enter your remote access code”... -
Page 50: Adjust Playback Volume
After playing the last message in a mailbox,the system announces “End of messages.” If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left,it announces the remaining time. Press the MAILBOX/STOP button at any time during playback to exit message playback. You will hear a long beep. -
Page 51: Record Memo
R e c o rd a Memo You can re c o rd a m e m o up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message . Press and release announces “Please select mailbox.” Press a MAILBOX/STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo. -
Page 52: Message Window Display
MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS Counting to , flashing , flashing , steady for one second , steady for one second normal display , flashing TO INDICATE: No messages in any mailbox Total number of messages in all mailboxes Memory is full,or total number of messages is 99 Duration of announcement or memo recording... -
Page 53: Remote Access
REMOTE ACCESS 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 enter your RemoteAccess Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and announces the number of new messages on the system. -
Page 54: Remote Access Commands
REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS FUNCTION: Record announcement Press Record memo End remote access call Press Turn system of f Turn system on ¥ NOTE: If no key is pressed within 10 seconds of entering re m o t e a c c e s s , the voice menu will be announced.After the voice menu announcement, if no key is pressed within 20 seconds, the remote access call will automatically end. -
Page 55: Batteries
BATTERIES B a t t e ry 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. C h a rge the Handset Battery Pack •... -
Page 56: Replace The Handset Battery Pack
Replace the Handset Battery Pack Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 3301,SKU# 91076. Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base. • Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. After the first charge,the battery will charge in eight hours. a) Remove batter y compartment cover by pressing on indentation... -
Page 57: 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 purc h a s e. TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM If the phone does not work at all, check these... - Page 58 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM If you hear a triple-beep The handset and base are not signal when you try to use the handset: PROBLEM If you hear noise or interference when using the phone: PROBLEM If the phone does not ring when you receive a call: SOLUTION communicating properly.
- Page 59 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM If your telephone misdials: PROBLEM If you are unable to operate special telephone services or other equipment requiring touch tone signals: CALLER ID PROBLEM If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed: SOLUTION • If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you’ll need to set the dial method to .
- Page 60 CALLER ID PROBLEM If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed during Call Waiting: ANSWERING SYSTEM PROBLEM If messages are incomplete: PROBLEM If you have difficulty hearing messages: SOLUTION • You should call your service provider to confirm that you subscribe to combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service.
- Page 61 ANSWERING SYSTEM PROBLEM If the system does not answer after the correct number of rings: PROBLEM appears in the message window: PROBLEM If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone: SOLUTION • Make sure that the answering system is on.
- Page 62 ANSWERING SYSTEM PROBLEM If your outgoing announcement isn’t clear: SOLUTION • 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.
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Page 63: Default Settings
DEFAULT SETTINGS DEFAULT SETTINGS FUNCTION: Dial Method Handset Volume Ring Volume External Ring Pattern Intercom Ring Pattern Key Click Remote Access Code Clock Message Alert Announce Only Number of Rings DEFAULT SETTING: Tone,DTMF Monday, 12:00AM... -
Page 64: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range Channels Channel Spacing Output Power Sensitivity Modulation Operating Temperature 0°C – 50°C Base Unit Voltage Base Unit Voltage Handset Voltage 2400 Hz – 2483 MHz 864 kHz 23 dBm -92 dBm GFSK 96 – 144 Vrms (AC Voltage,60Hz) 9 Vdc (AC Adapter Output) -
Page 65: Index
INDEX Announce Only announcements answer a call answering system 41, 44, 50 Base Unit call log 35–36, 39 call record 37, 39, 40 Call Waiting call-waiting signal Caller ID 35, 39 19, 54 appears in the Message Window 58 clock conference call 24,26 Delete a Number/Name... - Page 66 INDEX memo memos message waiting indicator message window messages messages are incomplete 57 mute name or phone number is not displayed 56 name or phone number is not displayed during Call Waiting 57 NiCd battery pack outgoing announcement isn’t clear 59 page phone book 29, 30, 31, 33...