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AT&T 1810 User Manual

AT&T 1810 User Manual

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Installation

Setting Up the System

Follow the steps below to set up your new system before you install it on a desk, table, or wall.
1.
Install the batteries
Open the battery door on the bottom of the unit by pulling on the tabs. Insert the batteries, making sure
that they are in correctly, then close the door.
The batteries are used to save your messages in the event of a power failure.
2.
Set the DIAL MODE switch
Set the DIAL MODE switch on the bottom of the system to TT (touch-tone) unless you have dial pulse
(rotary) service. If you have dial pulse service, set the DIAL MODE switch to DP.
3.
Continue unit installation
To install the unit on a table or desk, go to "Table / Desk Installation.
To install the unit on a wall, go to "Wall Installation."
DIAL MODE: This telephone has a selectable push-button dial which will work with either tone or
rotary telephone service. It can be set to work directly with long-distance or certain other services
that require tone signaling, including some tone-activated computer services.

Table/Desk Installation

Follow the steps below to install your new system on a table or desk.
1.
Complete Steps 1 through 3 in "Setting Up the System."
2.
Connect the handset cord.
Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the other end into the jack on the left side
of the unit.
3.
Connect the line cord.
Plug one end of the 7-foot telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the unit, and plug
the other end into a modular wall jack.
4.
Connect the power cord.
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
The Message Window counts down from 6 to 0, then the "0" flashes to indicate that you need to record
an announcement.

Wall Installation

Follow the steps below to install your new system as a wall unit.
1.
Complete Steps 1 through 3 in "Setting Up the System."
2.
Reverse the handset tab
To mount the telephone on a wall, you must reverse the handset tab. This tab holds the handset when
you hang up.
While holding down the switchhook, slide the tab up and out of it's slot. Turn the tab so that the
curved end is up and insert the tab back into its slot.
3.
Reposition the base bracket
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  • Page 1: Remote Operation

    Answering System Telephone 1810 Installation Telephone Operation Memory Dialing Answering System Operation Remote Operation Installation Setting Up the System Follow the steps below to set up your new system before you install it on a desk, table, or wall. Install the batteries Open the battery door on the bottom of the unit by pulling on the tabs.

  • Page 2: Telephone Operation

    a) Turn the unit upside down b) Remove the bracket by pressing the movable tabs (with arrows) while lifting off the bracket. c) Turn the bracket around and insert the nonmovable tabs into the slots at the other end of the unit. d) Press the movable tabs while lowering them into the slots.

  • Page 3: Memory Dialing

    Memory Dialing Memory Features A number will remain stored in memory unless you change it by entering another number. Capacity: The telephone can store 9 telephone numbers, each up to 18 digits long. Directory Card: Remove the directory card. Write in your telephone number where indicated by THIS NUMBER, and the numbers (or names) that you want to store in the numbered boxes.
  • Page 4 Prepare your announcement. Example: “Hello. I can’t come to the phone right now. Please leave your name, telephone number, and a message after the beep. I will return your call as soon as I can. Thank you.” NOTE: Your announcement can be up to 90 seconds long. Lift the access cover and press and release CHANGE.
  • Page 5 Set to 4 if you want the system to answer all calls on the fourth ring. Set to TS (Toll Saver) if you want the system to answer calls on the second ring if you have new messages and on the fourth ring if you do not have new messages. Use the Toll Saver setting when you will be calling from another location to check for messages.
  • Page 6 To repeat an entire message, press and release REPEAT. To back up to an earlier message, press and release REPEAT until the number of that message is displayed. To repeat part of a message (review), hold down REPEAT for a few seconds, then release it to resume playing.
  • Page 7 NOTE: To enter your Remote Access code and use other remote features, you must call from a touch tone telephone. Playing Messages Dial your telephone number from a touch-tone telephone. When the system answers, enter your Remote Access code. NOTE: To bypass the announcement, enter your Remote Access code as soon as the announcement begins.
  • Page 8 Speak into the telephone in a normal tone of voice. When you are finished, press and release #. The system automatically plays your new announcement. To listen to your announcement again, press and release 4 1 after the 2 beeps. Bypassing the Announcement People who call frequently can press * (on touch tone phones only) when the announcement begins.

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