AT&T 1187 User Manual
AT&T 1187 User Manual

AT&T 1187 User Manual

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91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd
6/2/2003
12:14 PM
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User Manual (Part 2)
2.4 GHz Corded/Cordless
Telephone/Answering
System 1487/1187
with Caller ID & Call Waiting

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  • Page 1 91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd 6/2/2003 12:14 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 2.4 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System 1487/1187 with Caller ID & Call Waiting...
  • Page 2 91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. For customer service or product information, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com 1-800-222-3111 or call CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully: •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd User Manual (Part 2) 2.4 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System 1487/1187 with Caller ID & Call Waiting Table of contents Getting Started ...2 UICK REFERENCE Parts checklist ...4 Before you begin ...5 Telephone base installation...6 Handset assembly & charging ...7 Wall mounting ...8...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Getting Started Quick reference guide Cordless Handset Hold Press to place a call on hold. Press again to resume your call (see page 14). Phone/Flash Press to begin a call, then dial a number. During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 14).
  • Page 5: Telephone Base

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Getting Started Quick reference guide Telephone Base RINGER VOLUME: Set switch on side of base (Off, Low, High). • INTER/CID DEL: Press to delete displayed Caller ID entry (see page 25). While phone is idle, press to page handset (see page 15), or press and hold to delete all Caller ID entries (see page 25).
  • Page 6: Parts Checklist

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd 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: Base handset Cordless handset Battery pack Belt clip 6/2/2003...
  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd 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 8: Telephone Base Installation

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. NOTE: Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111. Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
  • Page 9: Handset Assembly & Charging

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Getting Started Handset assembly & charging After installation, place the handset in the charger for at least 15 hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the charger after each use. When battery power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 8 hours. Press coin into slot on base of handset to release latch, then...
  • Page 10: Wall Mounting

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Getting Started Wall mounting The telephone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Remove handset cradle tab, rotate and replace to hold handset securely in place when wall mounted.
  • Page 11: Handset Belt Clip & Optional Headset

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Getting Started Belt clip & optional headset Install belt clip as shown below if desired. For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. 6/2/2003 12:14 PM Page 9...
  • Page 12: Telephone Operation

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd RINGER: 1 DATE/TIME 1/01 12:00 LANGUAGE 6/2/2003 12:14 PM Page 10 Telephone Operation Customizing the handset Follow the steps below to program the cordless handset. To stop at any time, press rings, programming stops automatically so you may answer the call. Choose handset ringer sound 1 Press to begin programming.
  • Page 13: Customizing The Base

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd DIAL MODE: TONE LANGUAGE 6/2/2003 12:14 PM Page 11 Telephone Operation Customizing the base Follow the steps below to program the base. To stop at any time, press . If the phone rings, programming CLEAR stops automatically so you may answer the call. Choose dial mode 1 Press to begin programming.
  • Page 14: Basic Cordless Handset Operation

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 12345678901 Redial 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 12 Telephone Operation Basic cordless handset operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press except ). To make a call, press number. Press (or place in charger) to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press to dial.
  • Page 15: Basic Base Operation

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Lift handset, or press SPEAKERPHONE PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 12345678901 Redial Press INTER to page handset 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 13 Telephone Operation Basic base operation Making and answering calls To answer a call, lift the base handset, or press SPEAKERPHONE To make a call, lift the base handset (or press ) then dial a number.
  • Page 16: Options During Calls

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Volume Flash Hold Tone Channel Volume Mute Hold Flash Tone 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 14 Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume Press buttons on the handset or the base to VOLUME adjust listening volume. Call waiting If you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call.
  • Page 17: Intercom & Conference Calls

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Press INTER to page handset Press INTER to page base 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 15 Telephone Operation Intercom calls & conference calls Intercom calls Press the button at the cordless handset or at INTER the base. A paging beep will sound at the other station. To answer an intercom page at the cordless handset, press .
  • Page 18: Call Forward & Call Transfer

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 16 Telephone Operation Call forward and call transfer Call forward During a conversation, you can forward the call to another set. • At the cordless handset: Press base. You can then press SPEAKERPHONE resume the call at the base. •...
  • Page 19: Phonebooks

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PAT JOHNSON 5550100 CHRIS WILSON 5554321 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 17 Phonebooks Handset and base phonebooks There are separate phonebook directories in the cord- less handset and the base. Each phonebook can store up to 50 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 24 digits, and a name up to 15 letters long.
  • Page 20: Speed Dialing

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PROG DIRECTORY SPEED DIAL SELECT ENTER 1-9 ENTER NAME (See Steps 3-7 on next page.) 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 18 Phonebooks Speed dialing (cordless handset only) At the cordless handset, numbers called most frequently can be stored in memory locations 1-9 and dialed with only two button presses.
  • Page 21: Entering Names

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PROG DIRECTORY SELECT ENTER NAME PAT JOHNSON_ SELECT ENTER NUMBER PAT JOHNSON 5556789_ SELECT (Cordless handset only) DISTINCT RING? N 5556789 SELECT NEW 00 OLD 07 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 19 Phonebooks Entering names into phonebooks To enter a name Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter, twice for the second, three times for the third, as shown in the example below.
  • Page 22: Phonebook Search

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd DIRECTORY ^/> ADAM 5551234 To display first entry ^/> BETH 5554321 To scroll name by name JOHN 5550123 To search alphabetically 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 20 Phonebooks Phonebook search Follow the steps at left to browse through the phone- book directory, or search to find a specific entry.
  • Page 23: To Move, Edit Or Delete An Entry

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd DIRECTORY ^/> ADAM 5551234 SELECT SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 ^/> SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 ^/> SPEED EDIT ERASE 5551234 Press SELECT to choose blinking option NOTE: Screens shown above are displayed on the cordless handset. The base display is slightly different, but the procedure is the same.
  • Page 24: Caller Id Operation

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 8/12 10:06 CHRIS WILSON 908-555-4321 8/12 10:06 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 22 Caller ID Operation 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 ring.
  • Page 25: To Review Call Log

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 AM NEW 8/12 10:06 V/< CHRIS WILLIAMS 908-555-1234 AM NEW 8/12 9:53 V/< MARK CLAYTON 908-555-5678 AM NEW 8/12 9:12 PHONE/ DISPLAY DIAL PHONE ON 908-555-5678 To dial this number 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 23 Caller ID Operation To review your call log When the phone is not in use, press information about the most recent caller.
  • Page 26: To Dial A Call Log Entry

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 AM NEW 8/12 10:06 PHONE/ DISPLAY DIAL PHONE ON 9085550100 PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 AM NEW 8/12 10:06 PAT JOHNSON 555-0100 AM NEW 8/12 10:06 PHONE/ DISPLAY DIAL PHONE ON 555-0100 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 24 Caller ID Operation To dial a call log entry When any Caller ID screen is displayed, press at the base (or...
  • Page 27: To Delete Call Log Entries

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 AM NEW 8/12 10:06 V/< CHRIS WILLIAMS 908-555-1234 AM NEW 8/12 9:53 CID DEL PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 AM NEW 8/12 10:06 NEW 00 OLD 27 CID DEL ERASE ALL NO ^/> ERASE ALL SELECT NEW 00 OLD 00 Call log cleared 6/2/2003 12:15 PM...
  • Page 28 91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 AM NEW 8/12 10:06 ^/> SELECT DIAL PROGRAM 908-555-0100 AM NEW 8/12 10:06 SELECT PAT JOHNSON 9085550100 Edit name as desired SELECT PAT JOHNSON 9085550100_ Edit number as desired SELECT (Cordless handset only) DISTINCT RING? N 9085550100 SELECT PAT JOHNSON...
  • Page 29: Answering System Operation

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Call counter Number of messages waiting (or, during playback, message number currently playing) Press repeatedly to hear feature options (see page 31) Press to select or change a feature option (see page 31) Press to hear or set answering system time/date (see page 28) Press to record a memo (see page 33) or outgoing...
  • Page 30: Day And Time Announcements

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd TIME/SET “Friday, 10:07 am, 2003” “To change clock, press Time Set” TIME/SET “Friday” CHANGE “Monday” Press until correct day is spoken TIME/SET “10 am” CHANGE “2 pm” Press until correct hour is spoken TIME/SET “07” CHANGE “26” Press until correct minute is spoken TIME/SET “2003”...
  • Page 31: Outgoing Announcements

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Elapsed recording time (seconds) MENU “Change announcement” PLAY/STOP (Plays announcement previously recorded) “Now recording...” Speak into microphone Microphone Announcement example: “Hello, you’ve reached the Jones family. Please leave a message after the beep.” PLAY/STOP (Announcement is played back) 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 29 Answering System Operation...
  • Page 32: Announce Only Mode

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd “A” is displayed when Announce Only is activated MENU “Change Announce Only” CHANGE “Off” CHANGE “On” PLAY/STOP Beep (Option selected) 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 30 Answering System Operation Announce Only mode In Announce Only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages.
  • Page 33: Changing Feature Options

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd MENU Press until desired feature is heard(see list at right) CHANGE Press until desired selection is heard MENU Press to set selection and move to next menu option PLAY/STOP Press to set selection and exit menu 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 31 Answering System Operation Changing feature options...
  • Page 34: Message Playback

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Number of messages waiting (or, during playback, message number currently playing) PLAY/STOP “You have [xx] new messages and [xx] old messages” 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 35: Recording And Playing Memos

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Elapsed recording time (seconds) MEMO “Now recording...” Speak into microphone Microphone PLAY/STOP Beep (Memo has been recorded) 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 33 Answering System Operation Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages from callers.
  • Page 36: Message Window Displays

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Message window 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 34 Answering System Operation Message window displays The message window usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See list below for explanation of other displays in this window. Message window displays No messages.
  • Page 37: Remote Access

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone phone When system answers, enter 2- digit Remote Access Code (“19” unless you have changed it) Enter remote commands (see list at right) Hang up to end call and save all undeleted messages NOTE: If you pause for more than 10 seconds during remote access, you will hear a...
  • Page 38: Appendix

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Appendix Display screen messages, lights and tones CONNECTING... 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 36 Screen display messages The handset is waiting for a dial tone. CONNECTING... There is a call coming in. ** RINGING ** The handset locator has been activated ** PAGING ** (handset beeps to help you locate it).
  • Page 39: Alert Tones

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Appendix Display screen messages, lights and tones Indicator lights NEW CALL If you have Caller ID service: Flashes when new calls have been received; off when all new Caller ID records at the base have been reviewed (see page 22). ON/OFF On: Answering system is on.
  • Page 40: In Case Of Difficulty

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd 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 battery pack is installed and charged correctly (see not work at all page 7).
  • Page 41 91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Appendix In case of difficulty If you lose a call • You were probably almost out of range. Move closer to the base after changing before changing channels. Before placing another call, set the hand- channels set in the charger for at least 15 seconds. Incomplete •...
  • Page 42: Index

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Appendix Index AC adapter, 6, 7 Access code, 31, 35 Alert tones, 37 Answering calls, 12, 13 Answering system, 27 announce only, 30 delete messages, 32, 35 feature options, 31 outgoing announcement, 29, 35 memos, 33 message window, 34 play messages, 32, 35 remote access, 35 remote access code, 31, 35...
  • Page 43 91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Appendix Index Making calls, 12, 13 Memos, 33, 35 Menu, 31 Message alert, 31 Messages, 27-35 Microphone, 29, 33 Missed calls, 22 Mute, 14 Names, enter into directory, 19 search for, 20 Numbers, entering into directory, 19 Number of rings before answer, 31 On/off button, 27 Operating range, 5 Outgoing announcement, 29, 35...
  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd Appendix Technical specifications 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 42 RF Frequency Band 912.75MHz — 917.10MHz (Handset to Base) RF Frequency Band 2410.2MHz — 2418.9MHz (Base to Handset) Channels Modulation Operating Temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C – 50°C Base Unit Voltage 104 —...
  • Page 45: Remote Access Wallet Card

    Turn system on ...If off, system answers after 10 rings. Enter access code at prompt, then press # 0 to turn system on. 2.4 GHz Corded/Cordless Telephone/Answering System 1487/1187 Copyright © 2004 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 48 91-5783-10-00_ATT1487_R0.qxd 6/2/2003 12:15 PM Page 46 www.telephones.att.com Copyright © 2004 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 1 AT&T 05/04. 91-5783-10-00...

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