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AT&T 2455 User Manual

AT&T 2455 User Manual

2.4 ghz cordless answering system
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8/29/00
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USER'S MANUAL
Part 2
2.4 GHz Cordless
Answering System 2455
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
REVISED
8/28/00
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.

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  • Page 1 2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page ii USER’S MANUAL Part 2 2.4 GHz Cordless Answering System 2455 with Caller ID/Call Waiting REVISED 8/28/00 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.
  • Page 2 2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page iii © 2000 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. Printed in China. 850004565 Issue 1AT&T 9/00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 1 CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN CALLER ID OPERATION ..... Using More Than One Handset ..3 View Calls Log......19 Choosing the Best Location ...3 Dial Displayed Call Record ..19...
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  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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.

  • Page 6: Installation

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 4 INSTALLATION Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Modular Standard telephone electrical outlet jack Connect telephone line cord. Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222-3111.

  • Page 7: Belt Clip

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 5 INSTALLATION 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.

  • Page 8: Feature Settings

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 6 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.

  • Page 9: Handset Features

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 7 FEATURE SETTINGS 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.

  • Page 10: Telephone Operation

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 8 TELEPHONE OPERATION On steadily when you have new voice mail messages. (You must subscribe to service from your Redial local telephone 1 Use the softkey company.) to select RDL. 2 Use the softkeys to scroll through the last five numbers dialed.

  • Page 11: Volume

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 9 TELEPHONE OPERATION 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.

  • Page 12: Operating Range

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 10 TELEPHONE OPERATION Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

  • Page 13: Handset Icons

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 11 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.

  • Page 14: Page/Handset Locator

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 12 TELEPHONE OPERATION Indicates base Flashes when a call is coming Indicates is connected to in; on steadily when any handset is AC power phone on this line is in use in base Page/Handset Locator Press once to page all registered handsets for up to one minute;...

  • Page 15: Telephone Directory

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 13 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY You can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names in memory. Store a Number and Name in Memory Start from the “idle” screen. HANDSET 1 MENU Begin entering the number you want to store.

  • Page 16: View A Memory Number

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 14 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY View a Memory Number Start from the “idle” screen. Select MEM. HANDSET 1 MENU The screen displays: FIND Use the softkeys to scroll through memory in RALPH alphabetical order 5551234 EDIT — OR — Select FIND, then enter the first few letters of the name and select FIND SEARCH FOR...

  • Page 17: Delete A Memory Number

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 15 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Delete a Memory Number Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” Select EDIT. RALPH 5551234 EDIT Select DEL. RALPH 5551234 EDIT Select THIS to delete the displayed entry RALPH — OR — 5551234 Select ALL to delete the entire THIS...

  • Page 18: Edit A Memory Number

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 16 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Edit a Memory Number Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” Select EDIT. MANUEL 5550013 EDIT Select EDIT. MANUEL 5550013 EDIT Select to move the cursor to where you want to begin editing the phone MANUEL number.

  • Page 19: Intercom/Transfer Operation

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 17 INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Handset to Handset Press I on the handset. Press the number of the handset you are calling (for example, press 2 for GLOBAL PAGE Handset 2) HANDSET 1 — OR — Use the softkeys to scroll to the handset you are calling, then select OK.
  • Page 20 2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 18 INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Announced Transfer Advise another person that you are transferring a call. Press H to put the call on hold. Press I. Enter the number of the handset (1, 2, 3, 4) where you are sending the call —...

  • Page 21: Caller Id Operation

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 19 CALLER ID OPERATION Caller’s name Caller’s telephone number Position of call Time of call Date of call in Calls Log View Calls Log The handset stores up to 50 Caller Identification records in the Calls Log, with the most recent records displayed first.

  • Page 22: Delete Call Records

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 20 CALLER ID OPERATION Select OPT#. Select to highlight the number as you want it to be dialed. 5 5 5 - 1 7 0 0 1 - 5 5 5 - 1 7 0 0 8 0 8 - 5 5 5 - 1 7 0 0 1 - 8 0 8 - 5 5 5 - 1 7 0 0 EDIT...

  • Page 23: Answering System Operation

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 21 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing # 1, # 2, or # 3 after the system answers the call.

  • Page 24: Record Your Announcement

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 22 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Record Your Announcement NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press # 1, # 2, or # 3 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox.

  • Page 25: Answering System Feature Setup

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 23 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up a feature and then move on to set up another feature. Make sure the answering system is on.

  • Page 26: Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 24 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Listen To, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). After playing a message, the system announces the day and time it was received.

  • Page 27: Call Screening/Intercept

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 25 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Call Screening/Intercept Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playback volume control above Level 1 so you can hear the caller’s message. If you decide to take the call, press P on the handset. If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone switchhook.

  • Page 28: At Touch Tone Phone

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 26 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. Dial your telephone number. When the system answers, press #, then enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 19).

  • Page 29: Remote Access Commands

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 27 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Remote Access Commands Function: Command: Press #, then the appropriate mailbox Play messages in number (1, 2, or 3). The system plays a mailbox new messages. If there are no new messages, the system plays old messages.

  • Page 30: Batteries

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 28 HEADLINE LEFT BATTERIES HEADLINE L-SUB 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 •...

  • Page 31: Replace The Handset Battery Pack

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 29 BATTERIES 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.

  • Page 32: Power Fail Operation

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 30 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.

  • Page 33: In Case Of Difficulty

    2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 31 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 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: •...
  • Page 34 2455_book_1ATT 8/29/00 12:05 AM Page 32 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.
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