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AT&T 1820 User Manual

AT&T 1820 User Manual

Answering system telephone
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Installation
Setting Up the System
Follow these 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 they are oriented properly. 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.
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.
3.
Continue unit installation: To install the unit on a table or desk, continue on to "Table/Desk
Installation". To install the unit on a wall, go to "Wall Installation".
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" in the previous section.
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 "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 its slot. Turn the tab so that the curved end is up and insert the tab back into its slot.
3.
Reposition the base bracket:
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 non-movable tabs into the slots at the other end of the unit.
d) Press the movable tabs while lowering them into the slots. The bracket should snap firmly into
place.
4.
Connect the line cord to unit: Plug one end of the 8-inch telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack
at the back of the unit.
5.
Place telephone on wall jack: Plug the free end of the line cord into the wall jack. Position the unit
on the wall jack mounting studs and pull down until it holds securely in place.
ANSWERING SYSTEM TELEPHONE 1820
Installation
Telephone Operation
Memory Dialing
Answering System Operation
Remote Operation

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  • Page 1: Wall Installation

    ANSWERING SYSTEM TELEPHONE 1820 Installation Telephone Operation Memory Dialing Answering System Operation Remote Operation Installation Setting Up the System Follow these 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. Insert the batteries, making sure they are oriented properly.

  • Page 2: Telephone Operation

    Connect the handset cord: Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the left side of the unit and plug the other end into the handset. Connect the power cord: Plug the power cord into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.

  • 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: Answering System Operation

    Hang up. Answering System Operation Recording Your Announcement Before using your new answering system, you should record the announcement that callers will hear when the system answers a call. The system will not answer calls unless an announcement is recorded. Prepare your announcement.

  • Page 5: Answering Calls

    Audible Clock To hear the clock setting at any time, press and release CLOCK. Turning the System On/Off After you have recorded your announcement, the Message Window should be on, indicating that the system is ready to answer calls. The Message Window shows the number of messages stored in memory (“0” if no messages have been received).

  • Page 6: Message Window

    Message Window The Message Window is used to display the number of messages that have been recorded. The Message Window can count only up to 9. If more than 9 messages are recorded, the display alternates between “9” and “-“. The table below summarizes the information provided in the Message Window.

  • Page 7: Deleting All Messages

    NOTE: The system can save about 9 minutes of messages (up to a total of 50 messages). When memory is full, you must delete some or all of the messages before any new messages can be recorded. Deleting All Messages If you wish to delete all messages stored in memory, hold down DELETE after listening to all of your messages.

  • Page 8: Remote Operation

    The Priority Calling code is set at 30 and cannot be changed. To use Priority Calling, a caller should: Dial your telephone number. When the announcement begins to play, press and release 3 0. The system beeps 3 times, then pauses. This pattern is repeated until the telephone is picked up. The beeps are audible to the caller as well as in the home.
  • Page 9 When the Remote Access code is entered correctly, the system announces the number of messages it has received, then beeps twice. After the beeps, you can: Wait 4 seconds and the system will automatically begin playing all of your messages. Press and release 7 to begin playing all of your messages.
  • Page 10 Turning Off the System Use the following procedure to turn off the system. Dial your telephone number. When the system answers, enter your Remote Access code during or after the announcement. After the 2-beep signal, press and release 8 8. The system beeps twice. You can hang up and the system will not answer incoming calls until you turn it on again.

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