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AT&T E2555 User Manual

AT&T E2555 User Manual

2.4 ghz cordless speakerphone/answering system with caller id & call waiting
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91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd
6/5/2006
5:46 PM
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User Manual (Part 2)
2.4 GHz Cordless
Speakerphone/
Answering System E2555
with Caller ID & Call Waiting

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  • Page 1 91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:46 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 2.4 GHz Cordless Speakerphone/ Answering System E2555 with Caller ID & Call Waiting...
  • Page 2 91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:46 PM Page 2 You must install and STOP! See page 7 charge the battery before for easy instructions. using the telephone. For customer service or product Please also read information, visit our web site at Important Product Information www.telephones.att.com Enclosed in product package.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:46 PM Page 1 User Manual (Part 2) 2.4 GHz Cordless Speakerphone/ Answering System E2555 Table of contents Getting Started Answering System Operation Quick reference ........2 Answering system operation ..24 Parts checklist ........4 Day and time announcements ..25 Before you begin ........5 Outgoing announcements....26 Telephone base installation....6...

  • Page 4: Quick Reference

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:46 PM Page 2 Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Softkeys Press a softkey to select a menu item displayed just above the key. Off/Clear During a call, press to hang up. Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
  • Page 5 91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:47 PM Page 3 Getting Started Quick reference guide Base/Speakerphone Swivel antenna fully upright for best results. Answering Telephone system function keys controls Telephone function keys (see pages 11-15) SOFTKEYS ....Press to select menu item displayed just above the key. Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 CLEAR ....Press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:47 PM Page 4 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: Wall mount bracket Telephone base Power...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:47 PM Page 5 Getting Started Before you begin About Caller Identification Telephone operating range Caller ID with Call Waiting features in This cordless telephone operates with this telephone let you see who’s calling the maximum power allowed by the before you answer the phone, even Federal Communications Commission when you’re on another call.

  • Page 8: Telephone Base Installation

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:47 PM Page 6 Getting Started Telephone base installation Install the speakerphone 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 cord supplied with this product.

  • Page 9: Battery Installation & Charging

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:47 PM Page 7 Getting Started Battery installation & charging After installation, place the handset in the base and allow the batteries to charge for 8 hours before use. You can keep batteries charged by returning the handset to the base after each use.

  • Page 10: Wall Mounting

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:48 PM Page 8 Getting Started Wall mounting The speakerphone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal comput- ers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Connect cords as shown, then press Clip wall-mount bracket and slide down firmly so base is held...

  • Page 11: Belt Clip & Optional Headset

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:48 PM Page 9 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. Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset.

  • Page 12: Telephone Operation

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:48 PM Page 10 Telephone Operation Basic handset operation Making and answering calls To answer a call, press or any dial pad button. PHONE To make a call, press , then dial a number. Press PHONE to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press to dial.

  • Page 13: Basic Base Operation

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:48 PM Page 11 Telephone Operation Basic base operation Making and answering calls To answer an incoming call, press SPEAKERPHONE. make a call, press , then dial a number. SPEAKERPHONE Volume Press again to hang up. SPEAKERPHONE To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, Speakerphone then press...

  • Page 14: Options During Calls

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:48 PM Page 12 Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume or sound quality Press buttons on the handset or the base to Volume VOLUME adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level. Flash Silence ringer During a handset call you can press...

  • Page 15: Intercom Calls

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:49 PM Page 13 Telephone Operation Intercom calls Intercom calls The intercom allows conversation between the handset and base, or between handsets if you have registered additional handsets for use with your system. Press the button at a handset or at the base. INTERCOM Scroll down to select a station, or select GLOBAL PAGE...

  • Page 16: Handset Settings

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:49 PM Page 14 Telephone Operation Handset settings Ringer volume At this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1- <> 4), or turn the ringer off. Press the buttons to hear an example of each level. Press to save your selection.

  • Page 17: Base Settings

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:49 PM Page 15 Telephone Operation Base settings Ringer volume At this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1- <> 6), or turn the ringer off. Press the buttons to hear an example of each level. Press to save your selection.

  • Page 18: Handset Clock Settings

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:49 PM Page 16 Telephone Operation Handset clock settings To set time Follow steps at left to set the handset clock time. Use the keypad to enter four digits (i.e., 09:15), then press to toggle the display between AM and PM. AM/PM When the correct time is displayed, press SAVE...

  • Page 19: Phonebooks

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:50 PM Page 17 Phonebooks PAT JOHNSON 908-555-0100 EDIT Handset and base phonebooks There are separate phonebook directories in the hand- set and the base. Each phonebook can store up to 50 entries. Each entry can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to 16 letters long.

  • Page 20: New Phonebook Entries

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:50 PM Page 18 Phonebooks Enter number, then press MEM. New phonebook entries 555-1234 To enter a number PAUSE MENU Use the dial pad to enter up to 32 digits. When the number is complete, press • Press to erase numbers if you make a mistake.

  • Page 21: Phonebook Search

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:50 PM Page 19 Phonebooks Press MEM to select phonebook. Phonebook search You can use the up/down arrows to browse through the phonebook, or search to find a specific entry. You REDIAL MENU can press at any time to exit the directory. CLEAR To browse through the directory To browse, press...

  • Page 22: To Dial, Edit Or Delete A Listing

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:50 PM Page 20 Phonebooks PAT WILLIAMS To dial, edit or delete entries 555-1234 To dial a number When any phonebook entry is displayed, press PHONE ) to dial the displayed number. SPEAKER Press DEL to delete entry. To delete an entry PAT WILLIAMS 555-1234...

  • Page 23: Caller Id Logs

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:51 PM Page 21 Caller ID Logs CHRIS THOMPSON How Caller ID works 908-555-0100 11:29 A Oct4 If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local phone company, information about each caller will be displayed after the first ring. Caller’s name Caller’s number Entry number:...

  • Page 24: To Review Caller Id Logs

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:51 PM Page 22 Caller ID Logs To review your call log HANDSET 1 REDIAL MENU To review your call log The most recent call is displayed first. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the list as shown at left. CALLS LOG To return a call Press...

  • Page 25: To Dial A Caller Id Entry

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:51 PM Page 23 Caller ID Logs CHRIS THOMPSON To dial a call log entry 908-555-0100 11:29 A OCT4 When any Caller ID screen is displayed, press PHONE ) to dial the number exactly as it appears SPEAKER on the screen.

  • Page 26: Answering System Operation

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:51 PM Page 24 Answering System Operation Message capacity Message counter The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on how long each message is. Number of messages waiting (or, during playback, message Individual messages can be up to 4 minutes long, but number currently playing).

  • Page 27: Day And Time Announcements

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:51 PM Page 25 Answering System Operation Day and time announcements To set day and time Before playing each message, the answering system announces the day and time the message was received. Before using the answering system, you should follow TIME SET the steps at left to set the day and time, so messages are dated correctly.

  • Page 28: Outgoing Announcements

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:51 PM Page 26 Answering System Operation Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. The phone is pre-programmed with an announcement that answers calls with “Hello. Please leave a message Elapsed Press to stop after the tone.”...

  • Page 29: Announce Only Mode

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:52 PM Page 27 Answering System Operation Announce Only mode In Announce Only mode, callers hear an announcement but cannot leave messages. This option is useful, for example, to notify callers that you will be away for an extended period and request that they call back after a “A”...

  • Page 30: Changing Feature Options

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:52 PM Page 28 Answering System Operation Changing feature options Menu features can be changed to customize how the answering system operates. Press repeatedly to MENU hear each feature. Press when you hear the CHANGE feature you want to modify. MENU Feature options (Default settings underlined).

  • Page 31: Message Playback (At Base)

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:52 PM Page 29 Answering System Operation Number of messages waiting (or, during playback, message Message playback (at base) number currently playing). Press to hear messages. The system PLAY/STOP announces the number of messages, then begins playback. If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first).

  • Page 32: Message Playback (At Handset)

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:52 PM Page 30 Answering System Operation Message playback (at handset) Follow the steps at left to use your handset to review or delete voice messages. Listening options When you select you will hear messages PLAY MESSAGES through the handset speakerphone.

  • Page 33: Recording And Playing Memos

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:52 PM Page 31 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 Elapsed Press to stop...

  • Page 34: Message Window Displays

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:52 PM Page 32 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 Message window displays (Flashes when new messages are waiting).

  • Page 35: Remote Access

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:53 PM Page 33 Answering System Operation Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone phone. Remote access When system answers, enter 2- A two-digit security code is required to access your digit Remote Access Code (“19” answering system from any touch-tone phone. This unless you have changed it).

  • Page 36: Appendix

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:53 PM Page 34 Appendix Display screen status icons Handset status icons Phone in use (external call). Phone in use (intercom call); flashes when handset is being paged. HANDSET 1 Battery power level (see below). REDIAL MENU Ringer off.

  • Page 37: Alert Tones & Indicator Lights

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 35 Appendix Alert tones and indicator lights Alert tones “Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep” Handset battery is low. Place handset in (5 quick beeps) base to charge the battery. “Beep” Handset registration or programming (Single beep) command successfully completed. “Beeeeeeeeep”...

  • Page 38: Adding New Handsets

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 36 Appendix Adding new handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to eight cordless handsets . You can add new handsets (Model E250, sold separately) at any time, but each must be registered with the base before use.

  • Page 39: Charging Spare Batteries

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 37 Appendix Charging spare batteries Optional spare batteries (sold separately) can be kept charged in the base, for quick replacement when handset batteries become depleted. For best results, use AT&T AA rechargeable batteries (SKU 26820). In the event of a power failure, the charged batteries in the base will allow you to make and receive calls from the cordless handset for up to 2.5 hours.

  • Page 40: In Case Of Difficulty

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 38 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. "Check battery" •...
  • Page 41 91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 39 Appendix In case of difficulty If you lose a call • You were probably out of range. Move closer to the base. Before while using the placing another call, set the handset in the base for at least 15 handset seconds.

  • Page 42: Index

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 40 Appendix Index AC adapter, 6 Elapsed time, 26, 31 Access code, 28, 33 Ending calls, 10, 11 Alert tones, 35 Error tones, 35 Answering calls, 10, 11 Answering system, 24 announce only, 27 Flash (switchhook flash), 12 delete messages, 29, 30 feature options, 28...
  • Page 43 91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 41 Appendix Index Names, Search for name, 19 enter into phonebook, 18 Security codes, 28, 33 search for, 19 Skip, 29, 30 New , 36 Spare batteries, 37 Number of rings before answer, 28 Speakerphone, 10, 11 On/off button, 24 Technical specifications, 42...

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 42 Appendix Technical specifications RF Frequency Band 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz (Handset to Base) RF Frequency Band 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz (Base to Handset) Channels Channel Spacing 864 KHz Output Power 3 dBm Operating Temperature 32°F —...

  • Page 45: Remote Access Wallet Card

    91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 43 Appendix Remote access wallet card Your package includes a handy wallet card to help you remember access commands you can use to control your answering system from any touch-tone telephone. If you misplace this card, just clip and save the card below. Cut along dotted line.
  • Page 46 91-5621-40-00_E2555 CIB2_R2.qxd 6/5/2006 5:54 PM Page 44 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 4 AT&T 06/04. 91-5621-40-00...

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