Advanced American Telephones. User Manual (Part 2) See page 7 for easy instructions 2.4 GHz Cordless Speakerphone/ Answering System E2555 Table of contents Getting Started Quick reference ...2 Parts checklist ...4 Before you begin ...5 Telephone base installation...6 Battery installation &...
Getting Started Quick reference guide Handset Softkeys Press a softkey to select a menu item displayed just above the key. Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Phone/Flash Press to begin a call, then dial a number. During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 12).
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: Telephone base Power adapter Telephone handset Batteries Belt clip...
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.
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 and slide down firmly so base is held securely on outlet mounting pegs...
Telephone Operation Basic handset operation Making and answering calls To answer a call, press To make a call, press to hang up. To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE make corrections as you are entering numbers. Hands-free speakerphone calls To answer a call, press , then dial a number.
Telephone Operation Options while on calls To adjust volume or sound quality Volume Press buttons on the handset or the base to VOLUME adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level. Flash Silence ringer During a handset call you can press change sound quality.
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 hear an example of each level. Press selection. Ringer melody Select MENU This feature allows you to choose one of eight incoming call melodies.
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 NOTE: You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming Select MENU...
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. CLEAR Enter name, then press SAVE •...
Phonebooks PAT WILLIAMS To dial, edit or delete entries 555-1234 To dial a number When any phonebook entry is displayed, press ) to dial the displayed number. SPEAKER Press DEL to delete entry To delete an entry PAT WILLIAMS 555-1234 Press , then EDIT...
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 PHONE SPEAKER...
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) total maximum recording time for all messages is 25 minutes.
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.”...
Answering System Operation Changing feature options Menu features can be changed to customize how the answering system operates. Press hear each feature. Press feature you want to modify. MENU Feature options Press until desired feature is heard(see list at right) System announces: CHANGE “Change Announcement”...
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 PLAY MESSAGES through the handset speakerphone. Press HANDSET 1 transfer playback to the handset earpiece for private review of messages.
Answering System Operation Message window displays The message window usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See list below for explanation of other displays in this window. Message window Message window displays (Flashes when new messages are waiting) 1-98 10-99 1-99 (counting)
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 Answering system is receiving an incoming call Handset identification number Microphone is muted Call is on hold...
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. Before using a new handset, you must register it with the Enter base ID, then press OK base.
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. Telephone does • Make sure batteries are installed and charged correctly (see page 7). not work at all •...
End remote access call ... (or hang up) Turn system off ... (enter again to turn on) Turn system on ...If off, system answers after 10 rings. Enter # 0, then access code to turn system on. 2.4 GHz Cordless Speakerphone/Answering System E2555...
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