91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page v CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...1 CALLER ID OPERATION ..17 About the Base and the Charger ..1 About Call History .
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN About the Base and the Charger This product provides you with a base station with corded handset, a cordless handset, and a handset charger. You’ll need to connect the base to both AC power and a modular telephone jack. You’ll connect the handset charger to AC power only.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90. The most recent call will have the lowest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 3 INSTALLATION Base Installation Table/Desk Connect the corded handset to the base Standard Modular electrical outlet telephone jack Connect the telephone line cord. Connect the power cord. The ANSWER ON/OFF light goes on, and CL flashes in the Message Window. Use only the power cord Check for dial tone.
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91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 4 INSTALLATION Wall Mount Remove the adapter from under the base as shown. Reverse handset tab. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled TEL LINE on the back of the base. Connect the power cord to the jack labeled DC IN on the back of the base.
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91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 5 INSTALLATION Wrap the telephone line cord around the posts on the bottom of the base. Replace the adapter on the base so the larger end is toward the bottom as shown.
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91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 6 INSTALLATION Connect the corded handset to the base. Connect the telephone line cord to the modular telephone jack. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. The ANSWER ON/OFF light goes on, and CL flashes in the Message Window.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 7 INSTALLATION Handset Charger Installation Connect the power cord. Feed the power cord through the strain-relief channel on the bottom of the handset CHARGING Light: on charger. Then plug the cord into an when electrical outlet not controlled by a handset is in wall switch.
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91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 8 INSTALLATION Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the remote charging stand. The CHARGING light goes on. • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. Check for dial tone. • After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press P;...
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 9 INSTALLATION Belt Clip Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). To attach To remove Headset You can use this telephone with any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of the handset (under the small rubber flap).
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 10 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE Page/Intercom Press and release to signal someone at the handset. A paging tone sounds. When the person at the handset presses I, the handset and base can communicate without tying up the phone line. Press again or press o on handset to disconnect.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 11 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Answer a Call Press any key except O. Make a Call Press P, then dial the number — OR — Dial the number (use < to Handset Volume backspace and While on a call, correct digits), then adjust volume...
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 12 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. Make sure the handset is off. Press G to enter programming mode.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 13 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET 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.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 14 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE BASE OR HANDSET The base and cordless handset can each store 50 telephone numbers with names, each up to 24 digits long. Directory information is stored independently at the base and cordless handset. Changes made to entries at one location do not affect the other directory.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 15 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE BASE OR HANDSET When you finish entering the name, press S. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. Enter the telephone number. Use < to backspace and make a correction. Press r to store a pause in the dialing sequence.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 16 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE BASE OR HANDSET Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory Press > (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. Press < or > to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory —OR— Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 17 CALLER ID OPERATION Caller’s name Caller’s name Caller’s Caller’s telephone telephone number number Position of call Position of call Date of call Date of call Time of call Time of call in call history in call history About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 18 CALLER ID OPERATION Delete Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call Locate the record you want to delete from call history. Press S, then press < or > until ERASE flashes. DIAL E E R R A A S S E E PGM 973-555-0123 5/01 5:40 Press S.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 19 CALLER ID OPERATION Store a Call History Record in the Directory Locate the record in call history you want to store in memory. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press #. The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number;...
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 20 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. Set the Clock Make sure the answering system is on. Press t.The system announces the clock setting then announces:“To change clock, press t.”...
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 21 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Enter answering Turn system answering feature system on setup and or off choose a feature Record to set outgoing Change announcement a feature setting Delete outgoing Confirm a announcement, messages feature setting Announce Only”...
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 22 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.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 23 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). Before playing a message, the system announces the day and time it was received.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 24 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Call Screening/Intercept Make sure the Call Screening feature is set to on, the answering system is on, and the message playback volume control is above minimum level so you can hear the call’s message. See “Answering System Feature Setup”...
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 25 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, enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50).
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91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 26 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Remote Access Commands (continued) Function: Command: Press * 8; then mailbox number where Record memo you want memo recorded; speak after beep; press # 5 to exit. Press * 0.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 27 BATTERIES Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 10 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 10 hours. •...
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 28 BATTERIES Replacing the Handset Battery Pack Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward. Lift out the old battery pack and disconnect. Align the two holes in the new battery pack’s plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 29 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 doesn’t work at all, check these items first: •...
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91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 30 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you hear noise or interference when using the cordless handset: • Make sure the base antenna is fully upright. • You may be out of range. Move closer to the base. Press and release G to change to another of the 30 channels •...
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91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 31 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If messages are incomplete: • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after three minutes. • If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
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91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 32 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If your outgoing announcement isn’t clear: • When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the base. • Make sure there is no “background” noise (TV, music, etc.) while you are recording.