ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:08 PM Page 2 User Manual (Part 2) Speakerphone/ Answering System 1855 Table of contents For customer service or product Please also read information, visit our web site at Important Product Information www.telephones.att.com Enclosed in product package. Getting Started Answering System Operation 1-800-222-3111.
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 2 Getting Started Getting Started Quick reference guide Parts checklist Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to Answering Memory ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package system dialing includes the following:...
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 4 Getting Started Getting Started Before you begin Telephone installation Install the telephone as shown below. Choose a location where the phone is not exposed to excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. About Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see whos calling before you answer the phone, even...
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 6 Getting Started Getting Started Wall mounting Wall mounting The telephone can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet. Choose a location Plug line cord into telephone, then wrap where the phone is not exposed to excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. cord around posts as shown below.
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 8 Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Volume level Basic operation Options while on calls MSG# Making and answering calls To adjust listening volume To answer a call, lift the handset, or press Press the buttons to adjust listening volume. SPEAKER VOLUME use the speakerphone.
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 10 Telephone Operation Telephone Operation Turn off answering system (red light off) Feature menu Feature menu In the feature menu you can customize how the tele- Language phone works. Make sure the answering system is off MSG# (red light off), then press repeatedly until the...
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 12 Memory Dialing Memory dialing Press PROG/MEM, then enter number MSG# Entering numbers 555 1234 MSG# 555 1234 One touch dialing (M1-M3) Memory capacity ENTER NUMBER The telephone can store up to 12 numbers in memory To program One Touch buttons: locations for quick dialing.
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 14 Caller ID Log Caller ID Log 12:34 10-23 MSG# To review your call log 555 1234 12:34 10-23 MSG# Pat Williams How Caller ID works 555 234 To review your Caller ID log If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your Pat Williams local phone company, information about each caller will Press...
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 16 Caller ID Log Answering System Operation Answering System 12:34 10-23 MSG# MSG# To dial a call log entry Operation 555 1234 Pat Williams To call a number that is currently displayed, lift the handset (or press ) then press SPEAKER DISPLAY DIAL...
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 18 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation MSG# Day and time announcements Outgoing announcements The outgoing announcement is what callers hear when To set day and time calls are answered by the answering system. Before playing each message, the answering system The phone is pre-programmed to answer calls with announces the day and time the message was received.
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 20 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation MSG# Announce Only mode Changing feature options In Announce Only mode, callers hear an announcement When the answering system is on, you can customize but cannot leave messages.This option is useful, for how the system operates.
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 22 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation Number of messages MSG# (or, during playback, message Message playback Recording and playing memos number currently playing). Press to hear only new (unheard) messages. Memos are messages you record yourself.They are PLAY/STOP MSG# Press and hold...
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 24 Answering System Operation Answering System Operation A 3-digit security code is required to access your Message window displays Remote access answering system from any touch-tone phone.This The message window usually displays the total number code is 500...
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 26 Appendix Appendix Icons, tones & indicator lights In case of difficulty Status icons If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer MSG# Service, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 800 2223111. Ringer is off (see page 8).
ATT-1855CIB-d04.qxd 3/19/05 5:09 PM Page 28 Appendix Appendix In case of difficulty Index Incomplete • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the AC adapter, 5, 7 Making calls, 8 messages system disconnects the call after 3 minutes. Access code, 25 Memos, 23 •...
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