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AT&T 2255 User Manual

American telephone & telegraph user manual 2.4 ghz dual handset cordless telephone answering system with caller id/call waiting 2255
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USER'S MANUAL
Part 2
2.4 GHz Dual Handset Cordless
Telephone Answering System 2255
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 Dual Handset Cordless Telephone Answering System 2255 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: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN...1 About the Base and the Charger ..1 About Caller Identification (Caller ID)..1 About Call History ...1 INSTALLATION...2 Table/Desk Installation ...2 Spare Charger Installation...3 Belt Clip...3 Headset...3 Wall Installation...4 FEATURE SETUP ...5 Feature Setup Menu...5 Handset Volume ...5 Ring Volume ...6 Ring Pattern ...6 Auto Answer...7...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    About the Base and the Charger This cordless product provides you with two cordless handsets, a base station and a spare charger. You can charge either handset in the base or in the spare charger. You’ll need to connect the base to both AC power and a modular telephone jack.

  • Page 4: Installation

    INSTALLATION Table/Desk Installation NOTE: Install the base unit and spare handset charger away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Connect the telephone line cord. Standard electrical outlet Connect the power cord.

  • Page 5: Spare Charger Installation

    Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base (or the spare charger). • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the battery will charge in eight hours. Check for dial tone. After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press P; •...

  • Page 6: Wall Installation

    INSTALLATION 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 (figure c). Connect the telephone line cord (figure c). Connect the power cord (figure c).

  • Page 7: Feature Setup

    Feature Setup Menu NOTE: When you follow the directions to “Clear Message Waiting” or “Set Dial Mode” you change settings for both handsets. All other features must be set separately at each handset. Press S to enter the Feature Setup menu. Use < or > to choose features, then press S to save your choice.

  • Page 8: Ring Volume

    FEATURE SETUP Ring Volume Adjust the volume of the handset ringer. Setting volume to 0 turns the ringer off. Default setting is 3. Press S. Press < until the screen displays Press S. The screen displays Use the keypad to enter a volume setting (0 – 6) —...

  • Page 9: Auto Answer

    Auto Answer When this feature is on, an incoming call is connected when you lift the handset from the base or the charger (you don’t have to press P). If the handset is not in the base or charger, you do have to press P to answer a call, regardless of the setting.

  • Page 10: Key Lock

    FEATURE SETUP Key Lock When this feature is on, the keypad cannot be used to dial calls. You can still answer calls, but when the call is ended, the keypad lock is reactivated. The key lock icon is displayed on the screen when this feature is activated. The default setting is OFF.

  • Page 11: Language Setting

    Language Setting You can set each handset so the display appears in English or Spanish. The default setting is ENGLISH. Press S. Press < until the screen displays Press S. The screen displays Press < or > to select a language. Press S to save the displayed setting.

  • Page 12: Set Dial Mode

    FEATURE SETUP Set Dial Mode NOTE: When you change the dial mode setting, BOTH handsets are affected. This phone comes set for touch tone (DTMF) dialing. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, set the dial mode to PULSE. Press S. Press <...

  • Page 13: Telephone Operation

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Making a Call 1 Press P, then dial the number — OR — Dial the number, then press P. 2 Press P again to end the call. Answering a Call 1 Press P to answer a call. 2 Press P again to end the call.

  • Page 14: Page/Handset Locator

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Page/Handset Locator Page the handsets from the base by pressing L. The handsets will sound a repeating tone. Cancel the page by pressing any digit key on handset, or wait 60 seconds. Indicates handset charging Temporary Tone Dialing If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call.

  • Page 15: Conference Calling

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Conference Calling If one handset is already on a call, you can connect the second handset to the call by pressing P. Disconnect either or both handsets by pressing P. Mute During a telephone conversation, mute the handset microphone by pressing .

  • Page 16: Telephone Phone Book

    TELEPHONE PHONE BOOK This telephone can store up to 20 telephone numbers and names. Storing a number and name in one handset automatically stores it in both. Storing a Number and Name in Phone Book Press S. Press < until the screen displays Press S.

  • Page 17: Dialing A Number In Phone Book

    TELEPHONE PHONE BOOK Dialing a Number in Phone Book Press m. Enter the first letter of the stored name, then scroll using < or > — OR — Press < or > to scroll through memory locations. Press P to dial the displayed number. Editing a Number/Name in Phone Book Press m.

  • Page 18: Caller Id Operation

    CALLER ID OPERATION Caller’s name Caller’s telephone number Ringer Date of call call NOTE: Caller ID information is stored in both handsets. Removing a call record from one handset also removes it from the other. Reviewing Call History Press S twice. The screen displays the most recent call in call history (call 1 is the most recent call).

  • Page 19: Storing A Call Record In Phone Book

    CALLER ID OPERATION Storing a Call Record in Phone Book You can store a number received by Caller ID in the telephone phone book. Press S twice. The screen displays the most recent call in call history (call 1 is the most recent call). Press <...

  • Page 20: Answering System Operation

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. Set the Clock With answering system on, press U until the system announces, “Change clock.

  • Page 21: Record Your Announcement

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Record outgoing announcement Enter Answering System feature setup and choose a feature to set Select a feature setting 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 while the announcement is playing to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox.

  • Page 22: Answering System Feature Setup

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE 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 23: Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION 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 24: Call Screening Intercept

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE 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 25: At Touch Tone Phone

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION 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 26: Answering System Operation At Touch Tone Phone

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Remote Access Commands Function Record memo End remote access call Turn system off Turn system on NOTE: The remote access call automatically ends if you don’t press a key within 20 seconds (other than when recording or playing messages or announcements).

  • Page 27: Batteries

    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 or charger every night. Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged for up to three days. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about five hours.

  • Page 28: Replace The Handset Battery Pack

    BATTERIES Replace the Handset Battery Pack Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2422, SKU# 23402. Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base or charger. • Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the battery will charge in eight hours.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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.
  • Page 31 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed during Call Waiting: • You should call your service provider to confirm that you subscribe to a combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service. • Caller ID information received during Call Waiting is displayed only on the handset that is in use.
  • Page 32 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone: • Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead, the phone is not a touch tone telephone.
  • Page 33 © 2001 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. Printed in China. Issue 1AT&T 07/01...

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