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USER’S MANUAL Part 2 2.4 GHz Cordless Speakerphone 2440 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Using More Than One Handset ...3 Choosing the Best Location ...3 About Caller ID with Call Waiting...3 INSTALLATION ..... . . Belt Clip ...5 Headset ...5 FEATURE SETTINGS...
Using More Than One Handset This system can support up to four handsets. You must “register” additional handsets (purchased separately) with the base. The handset that came with the system (Handset 1) will automatically be registered with the base. Follow the directions that come with an additional handset to register it with the base.
INSTALLATION Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Modular telephone jack Connect telephone line cord. Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222-3111. Install the handset battery.
Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base (or a remote charging stand, purchased separately). • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the battery will quick charge in only eight hours. Check for dial tone. •...
FEATURE SETTINGS Handset Softkeys • Press the softkey below the operation displayed on the screen to select that operation. • For example, to enter the menu, press the center softkey. Screen display of operations to be selected with softkeys. Telephone Feature Setup—Handset Make sure the handset is off.
Handset Features Feature Directions Ringer Volume You can adjust the ringer volume to four settings or off. Use the softkeys to adjust the volume down or up, or to turn the ringer off. You will hear a volume sample each time you change the setting, and the screen displays the volume level.
FEATURE SETTINGS Telephone Feature Setup—Base Make sure the phone is off. Press ***. The base sounds a tone, and the POWER and LINE IN USE lights flash. Follow the directions for each feature as described in “Base Features.” Press # to save the selected setting and exit —...
On steadily when you have new voice mail messages. (You must subscribe to service from your local telephone company.) Answer a Call Press P — OR — Press any key except O or Make a Call Press P, then dial the number —...
TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Volume During a call, select VOLUME, then use the softkeys to adjust the earpiece volume. Select OK to save the setting for future calls. Mute Mute allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the caller from hearing you.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Handset Icons Icon Description Line in Use On steadily with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steadily with one or more numbers next to it to show which extensions are using the line. For example, indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on outside calls.
TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE The base unit of this cordless phone is a full-featured speakerphone. Volume Adjust speakerphone volume during a call. Mute Press to prevent the other person from hearing you (you will still be able to hear the other person).
On steadily when the base unit is properly plugged in. Flashes when unit is in Power Fail Operation. Redial Call the last number dialed from the base. (Hold down for more than two seconds to erase the redial memory. You will hear a confirmation tone.) TELEPHONE OPERATION On steadily when line is being used by a system handset.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE HANDSET You can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names in memory. Store a Number and Name in Memory Start from the “idle” screen. Begin entering the number you want to store. Use the PAUSE softkey to enter a dialing pause if you wish.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY View a Memory Number Start from the “idle” screen. Select MEM. The screen displays: Use the scroll through memory in alphabetical order — OR — Select FIND, then enter the first few letters of the name and select FIND again to search.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE HANDSET Delete a Memory Number Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” Select EDIT. Select DEL. Select THIS to delete the displayed entry — OR — Select ALL to delete the entire memory. If you selected ALL, the screen displays ARE YOU SURE?.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Edit a Memory Number Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” Select EDIT. Select EDIT. Select to move the cursor to where you want to begin editing the phone number. Select MORE for more editing choices. Select DEL to delete numbers, then enter new numbers.
TELEPHONE MEMORY AT THE BASE There are three one-touch dialing buttons, X, Y, or Z, on the base. One-touch dialing buttons Store a One-Touch Number Make sure the phone is off. Press and hold X, Y, or Z until you hear a beep. Dial the number you want to store.
INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Base to All Handsets Press I on the base. All handsets registered with the base will ring, and each screen will display GLOBAL CALL FROM BASE. Respond at any handset by pressing I on the handset. To end the intercom connection, press O on the handset —...
INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Handset to Base and All Handsets Press I on the handset. Press * on the handset. All registered handsets and the base will ring. Respond at any handset or the base by pressing I. To end the intercom connection, press O on the handset —...
INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Four-Way Conferencing You can have a “conference” call using up to two registered handsets, the base, and an outside caller. Press P on the handset — OR — Press K on the base.
CALLER ID OPERATION Caller’s name Caller’s telephone number Time of call View Calls Log The handset stores up to 50 Caller Identification records in the Calls Log, with the most recent records displayed first. Select MENU. Select CALLS LOG. The screen display is similar to: Select To exit Calls Log, press O.
Select OPT#. Select as you want it to be dialed. To call the selected number, select DIAL — OR — Press P — OR — Press k. Delete Call Records Follow the directions to “View Calls Log.” Select CID. Select DEL. The screen display is similar to: Select THIS to delete the displayed call record —...
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 every night. Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged for up to five days. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six to eight hours.
Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries. Dispose of batteries in a safe manner. Consult your local waste disposal company for disposal information. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned it could explode and if punctured it could release corrosive material which could injure the skin or eyes and which may be toxic.
BATTERIES Power Fail Operation You can use your cordless phone during a power outage when a fully charged battery is installed in the base unit (see “Spare Battery”). This battery will provide enough power for you to make and receive calls for up to five hours.
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: •...
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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.