VTech Telecommunications 2230P2 AT&T; 2230 2.4 GHz Cordless Telephone User Manual 2230 book 1ATT

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12.4 GHz Cordless Telephone 2230with Caller ID/Call Waiting1Please also readPart 1 — Important Product InformationUSER’S MANUAL Part 2AT&T and the globe symbol are registered trademarks of AT&T Corp.licensed to Advanced American Telephones.REVISED5/10/012230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page ii
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About the Base and the ChargerThis cordless product provides you with two cordless handsets,a basestation and a charger. You can charge either handset in the base or in thecharger. You’ll need to connect the base to both AC power and a modulartelephone jack. You’ll connect the charger to AC power only. For moreinstallation information,please see INSTALLATION in this User Manual.About Caller Identification (Caller ID)This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works withservice from your local phone service provider.Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone,even when you’re on another call.You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contactyour phone service provider if:• You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting,but as separate services(you may need combined service)• You have only Caller ID service,or only Call Waiting service• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.You can use this product with regular Caller ID service,and you can usethis product’s other features without subscribing to either Caller ID orcombined Caller ID with Call Waiting service.There are fees for Caller ID services,and they may not be available in all areas.This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service,and if both telephone companies usecompatible equipment.About Call HistoryThis phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 30. The mostrecent call will have the lowest number. When the memory is full,theoldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming callinformation.If you answer a call before call information appears on the screen,it willnot be in the call history.BEFORE YOU BEGIN32230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 3
1 Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outletnot controlled by a wall switch.Use only the power cord supplied with this product.If you need a replacement,call 1 800 222-3111.3 Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2401,SKU# 91077.INSTALLATION4Standardelectrical outletModulartelephonejackb) Place the battery pack inthe handset. Align the metalcontacts on the battery withthe contacts in the batterycompartment.c) Replace cover bysliding it on itstrack up overbattery case untilit snaps firmlyinto place.a) Removebatterycompartmentcover bypressing onindentationand slidingdownward.2 Connectthetelephoneline cord.ART AND TEXTFOR POSITION ONLYSTILL NEED INFORMATION TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 4
INSTALLATION54 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,thebattery will quick charge in only eight hours.5 Check for dial tone.• After the batteries are charged,lift the handset and pressP;you should hear a dial tone.Belt ClipAttach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional).HeadsetYou can use this telephone hands-free when you install a 2.5mm headset (purchasedseparately).Plug the headset into the jacklocated on the left side of thehandset (under the small rubberflap). Do not force theconnection,but make sure theplug fits securely.a) Slide down intogrooves to attach. b) Push up and awayto remove.ART AND TEXTFOR POSITION ONLYSTILL NEED INFORMATION TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 5
Feature Setup MenuWhen you set features marked with * you are setting the feature for BOTHhandsets. All other features must be set separately at each handset.Press to return to the previous menu item.NOTE: If you wait more than 30 seconds without pressing a key, thehandset returns to the standby screen.Handset VolumeAdjusting handset volume will not affect the volume of what the otherparty hears. Default setting is 3. You can also adjust volume duringconversation by pressing <or >.1Press S. The screen displays2Press 2. The screen displays3Press S. The screen displays4Use the keypad to enter a volume setting (0– 7)— OR —Press <or >to display desired setting.5Press Sto save displayed setting.Ring VolumeAdjust the volume of the handset ringer. Setting volume to 0turns theringer off. Default setting is 3.1Press S.2Press 3. The screen displays3Press S.FEATURE SETUP6>CALL LOGPHONEBOOK>HANDSET VOLUMERING VOLUME>HANDSET VOLUME>RING VOLUMERING PATTERN2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 6
4Use the keypad to enter a volume setting (0– 6)— OR —Press <or >to display desired setting.5Press Sto save displayed setting.Ring PatternThe external ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when you have anoutside call. The internal ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when youhave an intercom call from the other handset. External ring pattern defaultsetting is 0;internal ring pattern default setting is 1.1Press S.2Press 4. The screen displays3Press S.4Press >then Sto set EXT RING PATTERN or INT RINGPATTERN.5Use the keypad to enter a ring pattern selection (0– 9)— OR —Press <or >to display desired setting. A sample of the displayedsetting is played briefly.6Press Sto save displayed setting.Auto AnswerWhen this feature is on,an incoming call is connected when you lift thehandset from the base or the charger (you don’t have to press P). Ifthe handset is not in the base or charger,you do have to press Ptoanswer a call,regardless of the setting. The default setting is OFF.1Press S.2Press 5. The screen displays3Press <to turn ON.— OR —Press >to turn OFF.4Press Sto save the displayed setting.FEATURE SETUP7>RING PATTERNAUTO ANSWER>AUTO ANSWERKEY CLICK2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 7
Key ClickWhen this feature is on,each key press makes a sound,except when thekeypad is locked. Default setting is ON.1Press S.2Press 6. The screen displays3Press S.4Press <or >to display ON or OFF.5Press Sto save the displayed setting.Key LockWhen this feature is on,the keypad cannot be used to dial calls. You canstill answer calls,but when the call is ended,the keypad lock is reactivated.The key lock icon is displayed on the screen when this feature is activated.The default setting is OFF.NOTE: To make an emergency call when the keypad is locked, pressPthen 911. When the call is ended, the keypad lock isreactivated.1Press S.2Press 7. The screen displays3Press S.4Press <or >to display ON or OFF.5Press Sto save the displayed setting.Disable Key LockWhen the keypad is locked,press S,<,Sto turn off the lock.FEATURE SETUP8>KEY CLICKKEY LOCK>KEY LOCKHANDSET NAME2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 8
Handset NameYou can customize the handset to display a name or word of your choicein place of the READY standby screen. The default setting is READY.1Press S.2Press 8. The screen displays3Press S.4Use the chart on page XX to enter a handset name.5Press Sto save the displayed name.Language SettingYou can set each handset so the display appears in English or Spanish. Thedefault setting is English.1Press S.2Press 9. The screen displays3Press S.4Press <or >to select a language.5Press Sto save the displayed setting.Clear Message Waiting*If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail,and the message waitingindicator remains on even after you have reviewed all messages,follow thedirections below to turn off the indicator.1Press S.2Press 10. The screen displays3Press S. The screen displays4Press Sto confirm.FEATURE SETUP9>HANDSET NAMELANGUAGE>ENGLISHESPANOL>CLEAR MSG WAITDIALINGCLEAR MSG WAITCONFIRM?2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 9
Set Dial Mode*This phone comes set for touch tone (DTMF) dialing. If you have dial pulse(rotary) service,set the dial mode to PULSE.1Press S.2Press 11. The screen displays3Press S. The screen displays4Press S.5Press <or >to display DTMF or PULSE.6Press Sto save displayed setting.Set Flash TimeSome phone systems require longer or shorter tones when sending touchtone signals. You can set the handsets to send a longer or shorter tone byfollowing the directions below. The default setting is LONG.1Press S,#.2Press 12. The screen displays3Press <or >to display LONG or SHORT.4Press Sto save displayed setting.FEATURE SETUP10>DIALINGFLASH TIME>DIAL METHODFLASH TIME>FLASH TIMELONG2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 10
TELEPHONE OPERATION11Making a Call1Press P,thendial the number— OR —Dial the number,then press P.2Press Pagainto end the call.Answering a Call1Press Ptoanswer a call.2Press Pagainto end the call.NOTE: If you havethe Auto Answerfeature turned on,you can answer acall by lifting thehandset from thebase or charger.Temporary Tone DialingIf you have dial pulse (rotary) service,you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *.1Make the call,and wait until it is connected.2Press *. Keys pressed afterthis send touch tone signals.3After you hang up,thephone automatically returnsto tone service.Redial1Press Rtocall the lastnumber (up to 24digits) dialed fromeither handset.2Press Ptoend the call.Flash/Call Waiting1Press Ftoconnect to thenew call whenyou receive a call-waiting signal.2Press Fagainto return to theoriginal call.NOTE: Use Ftoaccess other phonecompany subscriberservices, as describedby your provider.Intercom1Signal one handsetfrom the other bypressing I.2To respond,pressIon thesecond handset.2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 11
Transferring a CallYou can transfer a call from one handset to the other.1Press I(your call is put on hold) to signal the secondhandset.2At the second handset,press Pto take the call.3Place the first handset in the base or charger,or press P.Forwarding a CallYou can forward the call to the second handset.1Press I(your call is put on hold),then press P. Thecall is sent to the second handset,and disconnected at the first.2At the second handset,press Pto take the call.3If the second handset does not pick up the call,it’s sent back tothe first handset. The screen displays ??.4Press Pto reconnect the first handset to the call— OR —The call is automatically reconnected to the first handset in 20seconds.Conference Calling1If one handset is already on a call,you can connect the secondhandset to the call by pressing P.2Disconnect either or both handsets by pressing P.Mute1During a telephone conversation,mute the handset microphoneby pressing . The other party will by unable to hearanything on your end.2To return to two-way conversation,press again.TELEPHONE OPERATION12Page/Handset LocatorPage the handsets from the base bypressing L. Thehandsets will sound a repeating tone.Cancel the page by pressing any keyon the handset,or wait 30 seconds.2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 12
This telephone can store up to 20 telephone numbers and names.Storing a Number and Name in Phone Book 1Press m.2Press P.3Enter the telephone number (up to 24 digits).4Press P.5Enter a name connected with thisnumber,using the chart below.6Press m.7Enter a location number (01 – 20).8 Begin at Step 2 to enter another telephone number and name— OR —Press to exit.PressesDial Key 1234567891space 12ABC2abc3DEF3de f4GH I 4 g h i5JKL5jkl6MNO6mno7PQRS7pqrs8TUV8 t uv9WX Y Z 9 w x y z00**?!/()##’,-.TELEPHONE PHONE BOOK13FOR POSITION ONLYWe need a screenillustration here.FOR POSITION ONLYWe need a screenillustration here.FOR POSITION ONLYWe need a screenillustration here.2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 13
Dialing a Number in Phone Book1Press m.2Enter the memory location number (01 – 20)— OR —Press <or >to scroll through memory locations.3Press Pto dial the displayed number.Editing/Deleting a Number in Phone Book1Press S>S.2Press <or >to scroll through memory locations.3Press to erase a digit— OR —Press and hold to delete entire telephone number.TELEPHONE PHONE BOOK142230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 14
Reviewing Call History1Press Stwice. The screendisplays the most recent call in callhistory (call 1 is the most recent call).2Press <or >to scroll through call history.Removing Call RecordsRemoving a Specific Call Record1Press Stwice. The screendisplays the most recent call in callhistory (call 1 is the most recent call).2Press <or >to scroll through call history.3Press and release to delete the displayed call record.Removing All Call Records1Press Stwice.2Press and hold . The screen displays DELETE ALL?3Press Sto delete all call records— OR —Press to exit without deleting.CALLER ID OPERATION15Caller’snameCaller’s telephonenumberTime of call Date of call Position of callin Calls LogFOR POSITION ONLYWe need a screen illustration herewith all icons called out, and basiccaller id screen showing name,number, place in call history, newor repeat,etc.FOR POSITION ONLYWe need a screenillustration here.FOR POSITION ONLYWe need a screenillustration here.2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 15
Storing a Call Record in Phone BookYou can store a number received by Caller ID in the Telephone PhoneBook.1Press Stwice. The screen displays the most recent call in callhistory (call 1 is the most recent call).2Press <or >to scroll through call history.3Press Sto store displayed number in phone book.Display DialPress Pto dial a number displayed in call history.Dialing OptionsPress Runtil the screen displays the number the way you want to dial it.For example: 1–908–555–1212908–555–12121–555–1212555–1212The number of dialing options available for each call displayed depends onthe format of the original call.CALLER ID OPERATION162230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 16
BATTERIES17ART AND TEXTFOR POSITION ONLYSTILL NEED INFORMATION TO COMPLETE THIS SECTIONBattery LifeBattery life depends on how far the handset is from the base,and otherenvironmental conditions.NOTE: For optimum performance, charge your handset on the base orcharger every night.Charge the Handset Battery Pack• This battery should remain charged for up to five days. A fully chargedbattery provides an average talk time of about six to eight hours.• The battery pack needs charging when:– The battery icon ( ) flashes,– A warning tone sounds,or– The screen displays LOW BATTERY when idle.• Place the handset in the base or charger so the CHARGING light goeson. The battery pack is typically charged in eight hours. For bestresults,the initial charge should be twelve hours.• You can keep the battery fully charged by returning the handset to thebase or charger after each use.• If you repeatedly get a Low Battery indicator,even after eight hours ofcharging,the battery should be replaced. Use only AT&T Battery 2401,SKU# 91077.CAUTION: Charge the battery provided with or identified for usewith this product only in accordance with the instructions andlimitations specified in the User’s Manual,Part 1.Spare BatteryThis phone is equipped with a built-in spare battery charger in the baseunit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a chargedbattery available should the handset battery charge become low.NOTE: Do not switch the battery while on a call.1Press the release button on the bottom of the base unit to openthe spare battery compartment drawer.2Place the battery pack (AT&T Battery 2401,SKU# 91077,purchased separately) in the drawer,with the charge contactsfacing up and to the left.3Push the drawer closed.4The spare battery takes 24 hours to fully charge.2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 17
Replace the Handset Battery Pack1 Install the handset battery.Use only AT&T Battery 2401,SKU# 91077.2 Charge the handset battery.• Place the handset in the base or charger.• Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge,thebattery will quick charge in only eight hours.Power Fail OperationYou can use your cordless phone during a power outage when a fullycharged battery is installed in the base unit (see “Spare Battery”). Thisbattery will provide enough power for you to make and receive calls for upto five hours.NOTE: When using the spare battery backup power, audio quality maybe somewhat reduced.BATTERIES18b) Place the battery packin the handset. Alignthe metal contacts onthe battery with thecontacts in the batterycompartment.c) Replace coverby sliding iton its track upover batterycase until itsnaps firmlyinto place.a) Removebatterycompartmentcover bypressing onindentationand slidingdownward.ART AND TEXTFOR POSITION ONLYSTILL NEED INFORMATION TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 18
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:• Make sure the power cord is plugged into the base and an electricaloutlet not controlled by a wall switch.• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unitand the telephone jack.• Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.• If the screen displays LOW BATTERY,place the handset in the base orcharger and charge for at least eight hours.• If the battery does not charge after eight hours,replace it with AT&TBattery 2401,SKU# 91077.If the above suggestions do not solve the problem,try re-initializing thehandset and base (see “To re-initialize the handset and base”below).If you have no dial tone:Check all the previous suggestions. If you still do not hear a dial tone,disconnect the phone and try another phone in the same jack. If there isno dial tone on that phone either,the problem is probably in your wiringor local service.If you hear a two-beep signal when you try to use the handset:• The handset and base are not communicating properly. You might beout of range. Move closer to the base and try again.• If moving closer to the base does not help,follow the directions belowto re-initialize the handset and base.To re-initialize the handset and base:1Disconnect the power to the base.2Remove the handset battery pack.3Wait at least 15 seconds.4Insert the handset battery pack.5Connect the power to the base.6Put the handset in the base to re-initialize.7Wait for handset to display FOUND BASE.IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY19section not complete2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 19
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 cansometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base toanother outlet.• The layout of your home or office may be limiting the operating range.Try moving the base to another location,preferably on an upper floor.If the phone does not ring when you receive a call:• Make sure the ringer is on.• Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base andthe telephone jack.• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged firmly into an electrical outlet notcontrolled by a wall switch.• You might be too far from the base;move closer.• You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line toallow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of them.If your telephone misdials:• If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,you’ll need to set the Dial Modeto PULSE. Follow the instructions under “Set Dial Mode”in theFEATURE SETUP section of this manual.• If you have touch tone service and you hear clicks while you are dialing,you’ll need to set the Dial Mode to DTMF. Follow the instructions under“Set Dial Mode”in the FEATURE SETUP section of this manual.If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed:• Make sure you subscribe to a Caller ID service from your localtelephone company.• Make sure the battery is charged.• Caller ID service might not work when the phone is connected to aPrivate Branch Exchange (PBX).If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed during Call Waiting:• You should call your service provider to confirm that you subscribe toa combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service.• The Caller ID with Call Waiting feature is inactive during a powerinterruption.• Make sure the battery is charged.IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY20section not complete2230_book_1ATT 5/10/01 8:25 PM Page 20

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