VTech Telecommunications 80-5425-00 Cordless Telephone System User Manual ATT 2525CIB d1

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User Manual (Part 2)2.4 GHz CordlessTelephone/AnsweringSystem 2525with Caller ID & Call Waiting
1Table of contentsCopyright © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corporation., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.User Manual (Part 2)2.4 GHz CordlessTelephone/AnsweringSystem 2525STOP! See page 7for easy instructionsYou must install andcharge the battery beforeusing the telephoneFor customer service or productinformation, visit our web site atwww.telephones.att.comor call 1-800-222-3111Please also readImportant Product InformationEnclosed in product packageAdd new handsets to make your phone more versatile (see page 36)Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add newhandsets (sold separately) at any time. The handset provided with your telephone is automatically registered as Handset 1.Additional handsets are assigned numbers in the order they are registered (2, 3, 4, etc.).Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3Getting StartedQuick reference ...................................2Parts checklist .......................................4Before you begin ..................................5Telephone base installation................6Battery installation & charging ..........7Wall mounting ......................................8Belt clip & optional headset...............9Telephone OperationBasic handset operation ...................10Basic base operation .........................11Options during calls ..........................12Intercom calls .....................................13Handset settings.................................14Base settings........................................15Handset clock settings......................16PhonebooksHandset and base phonebooks.......17New phonebook entries..................18Phonebook search.............................19To dial, edit or delete a listing........20Caller ID LogsHow Caller ID works .......................21To review Caller ID logs..................22To dial a Caller ID entry..................23Answering System OperationAnswering system operation ..........24Day and time announcements ........25Outgoing announcements................26Announce Only mode ......................27Changing feature options.................28Message playback (at base)..............29Message playback (at handset)........30Recording and playing memos ........31Message window displays.................32Remote access....................................33AppendixDisplay screen status icons..............34Alert tones & indicator lights..........35Adding new handsets ........................36Charging spare batteries ..................37In case of difficulty .............................38INDEX..................................................40Technical specifications ....................42Spare remote access card................43
Answering system controls (see pages 24-33)ON/OFF ..................Press to turn answering system on or offDELETE ..................Press to delete message currently playingTIME SET................Press to set date and timeMENU......................Press to review or change answering system optionsCHANGE ................Press to change a menu optionRECORD ................Press to record a memo or outgoing announcement3Getting Started2Getting StartedOff/ClearDuring a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel anoperation, back up to the previousmenu, or exit the menu display.Quick reference guideQuick reference guideSpeakerPress to activate handset speaker-phone. Press again to hang up.SoftkeysPress a softkey to select a menu item displayed just above the key.Phone/FlashPress to begin a call, then dial a number.During a call, press to receive an incomingcall, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 12).Sound SelectPress to customize speaker sound forclear speakerphone conversations (seepage 12).Telephone function keys (see pages 11-15)SOFTKEYS ............Press to select menu item displayed just above the keyFLASH ....................During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activatedVOLUME ................Press to adust speakerphone listening volumeMUTE ......................Press to silence microphone; press again to resumeSPEAKERPHONE ..Press to answer incoming call or intercom pageHandset Telephone BaseAnsweringsystem controlsTelephonefunction keysSwivel antenna fullyupright for best resultsXfer/IntercomPress to transfer a call or initiate an intercom conversation (see pages 10 & 13).Redial Log(See page 10)Phonebook(See page 17)Screen menusItem 1 Item 2 Item 3Press to play messagesPress to repeat message.Press twice to hear previous message.Press to skip to next message.Item 1 Item 2 Item 3HANDSET 1REDIAL MEMMENUMenusMain MenuCalls Log ................See page 21Play Messages ......See page 30Handset Settings ........See menuSet Time ................See page 16Clock Mode ............See page 16Register ..................See page 36Handset SettingsRinger Volume ........See page 14Ringer Melody ........See page 14Low Batt Tone ........See page 14Range Tone ............See page 14Keypad Tone ..........See page 14Contrast ..................See page 14Language................See page 14
5Getting Started4Getting StartedBefore you beginParts checklistRemember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need toship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone packageincludes the following: Telephone baseTelephone handsetPoweradapterBelt clipBatteriesLong line cordShort line cordAbout Caller Identification Caller ID with Call Waiting features inthis telephone let you see who’s callingbefore you answer the phone, evenwhen you’re on another call. Thesefeatures require services provided byyour local telephone company.Contact your telephone serviceprovider if:• You have both Caller ID and CallWaiting, but as separate services(you may need combined service)• You have only Caller ID service, oronly Call Waiting service• You don’t subscribe to any CallerID or Call Waiting services.You can use this phone with regularCaller ID service, and you can use itsother features without subscribing toeither Caller ID or combined Caller IDwith Call Waiting service. There maybe fees for these services, and theymay not be available in all areas.Caller ID features will work only ifboth you and the caller are in areasoffering Caller ID service, and if bothtelephone companies use compatibleequipment.See Caller ID Operation, beginning onpage 21, for more details about howthese features work.Telephone operating rangeThis cordless telephone operates withthe maximum power allowed by theFederal Communications Commission(FCC). Even so, this handset and basecan communicate over only a certaindistance — which can vary with thelocations of the base and handset, theweather, and the construction of yourhome or office. For best performance,keep the base antenna fully upright.If you receive a call while you areout of range, the handset might notring — or if it does ring, the call mightnot connect when you press PHONE.Move closer to the base, then pressPHONE to answer the call.If you move out of range during aphone conversation, you might hearnoise or interference. To improvereception, move closer to the base.If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left“off the hook.” To hang up properly,walk back toward the telephone base,periodically pressing OFF until the callis disconnected.Wall mount bracket
HANDSET 1REDIAL MEMMENU7Getting Started6Getting StartedBattery installation & chargingAfter installation, place the handset in the base and allow the battery to charge for 12hours before use. You can keep the battery charged by returning the handset to the baseafter each use. When battery power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 8 hours.Press coin into slot onbase of handset torelease latch, thenremove coverInsert suppliedbatteriesReplace coverPlace handset in base to chargefor 12 hours before first use.Telephone base installationInstall the telephone base as shown below. Choose a location away from electronicequipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoidexcessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.Plug power cord transformer into electrical outletPlug long line cordinto telephone jackLow battery indicatorReturn handset to base to rechargewhen this symbol flashes. (Handsetwill beep when battery is low.)NOTE:Use only the powercord supplied with this product.If you need a replacement,call 1 800 222–3111.Be sure to use an electrical outletnot controlled by a wall switch.Rotate antennato fully upright positionCaution: Use only AArechargeable batteries. Do notuse AA alkaline batteries.DID YOU KNOW? Optional spare batteries can be kept charged inthe base, for quick replacement when handsetbatteries become depleted (see page 37).
9Getting Started8Getting StartedBelt clip & optional headsetInstall belt clip as shown below if desired.For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mmheadset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.Wall mountingThe telephone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet 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.Plug power cord transformerinto electrical outletConnect cords as shown, then pressand slide down firmly so base is heldsecurely on outlet mounting pegsPlug short line cordinto telephone jackSnap belt clip into notches onside of handset. Rotate and pullto remove.Plug 2.5 mm headsetinto jack on side ofhandset (beneathsmall rubber cap)Clip wall-mount bracketsecurely into notches onunderside of basePlace handset in base to chargefor 12 hours before first use.Rotate antennato fully upright position
11Telephone Operation10Telephone OperationBasic handset operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press any key except OFF.To make a call, press PHONE, then dial a number. PressOFF to hang up.To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,then press PHONE to dial. Press CLEAR at any time tomake corrections as you are entering numbers. Hands-free speakerphone callsTo answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a call, pressSPEAKER, then dial a number. During a call you canpress SPEAKER to toggle between hands-free speaker-phone and normal handset use. Press OFF to hang up.Last number redialPress REDIAL to display a list of numbers recently called.Use the ^V buttons to select a number, then pressPHONE to dial. Press SELECT then DEL to delete thisnumber from the redial memory, or SAVE to copy thenumber into your phonebook.Hold and mutePress HOLD to place a call on hold. Press PHONE (orSPEAKER) to resume the call.Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be ableto hear, but your caller will not be able to hear youuntil you press MUTE again to resume speaking.Call transferDuring a conversation you can transfer the call to thebase speakerphone or to another handset.Press XFER to display a list of sets. Use the ^V buttons to highlight the set you want, then press OK totransfer the call to the remote set.The call will be placed on hold. Press PHONE or SPEAKERat the remote set to resume the call.HANDSET 1REDIAL MEMMENUBasic base operationMaking and answering callsTo answer an incoming call, press SPEAKERPHONE.Press SPEAKERPHONE again to hang up. Hold and mutePress HOLD to place a call on hold. Press SPEAKER-PHONE to resume the call.Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be ableto hear, but your caller will not be able to hear youuntil you press MUTE again to resume speaking.Call transferDuring a conversation you can transfer the call to ahandset.Press XFER to display a list of sets. Use the ^V buttons to highlight the set you want, then press OK totransfer the call to the remote set.The call will be placed on hold. Press PHONE or SPEAKERat the remote set to resume the call.VolumeSpeakerphoneCALLON HOLDXFER MUTEHOLDXFER MUTEHOLDHANDSET 2BASEHANDSET 3^VOKHANDSET 1MEMMENUCALLON HOLDXFER MUTEHOLDXFER MUTEHOLDHANDSET 2HANDSET 1HANDSET 3^VOK
13Telephone Operation12Telephone OperationOptions while on callsTo adjust volume or sound qualityPress VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base toadjust listening volume. Each button press raises orlowers volume by one level.During a handset speakerphone call you can pressSOUND SELECT to change sound quality. You canchoose Natural Audio, Bass Boost, Mid Boost or TrebleBoost. Each button press changes to the next tone type.Call waitingIf you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep ifsomeone calls while you are already on a call. PressFLASH to put your current call on hold and take the newcall. You can press FLASH at any time to switch backand forth between calls.Ring silencingPress OFF while the phone is ringing to silence the ringer.You can still answer, or let the caller leave a message.3-way conference callsDuring an outside call, you can use both the handset andbase (or two local handsets) to allow a three-way conversation.While a call is in progress, others can press PHONE orSPEAKER to join the conference call. Others can pressOFF (or SPEAKER) to drop out of the conference call,but the call will not be terminated until the originatingset hangs up.Temporary tone dialingIf you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switch totouch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. Thiscan be useful if you need to send tone signals for accessto answering systems or long-distance services.VolumeSilence ringerToneFlashIntercom callsIntercom callsThe intercom allows conversation between the handsetand base, or between handsets if you have registeredadditional handsets for use with your system.Press the INTERCOM button at a handset or at the base.Scroll down to select a station, or select GLOBAL PAGEto page all stations. Press OK to page the selected station.To answer an intercom page, press PHONE at the hand-set, or SPEAKERPHONE at the base. When your intercom call is finished, press OFF at thehandset (or INTERCOM at the base) to end the call.Handling incoming callsIf the phone rings during an intercom call, you have twooptions:• Press PHONE at the handset (or SPEAKERPHONE atthe base) to answer the outside call and conferenceit in with your existing intercom conversation.• Press PHONE twice at the handset to terminate theintercom conversation and answer the outside call.Press INTERCOMSelect station to pageHANDSET 2BASEHANDSET 3GLOBAL PAGE^VOK
15Telephone Operation14Telephone OperationHandset settingsRinger volumeAt this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1-5), or turn the ringer off. Use the ^V buttons toselect the volume level you prefer (you will hear anexample of each as you scroll through the choices).Ringer melodyThis feature allows you to choose one of eight incomingcall melodies. Use the ^V buttons to select themelody you prefer (you will hear an example of each asyou scroll through the choices).Low battery toneThe handset is factory programmed to alert you with atone when the battery is low and needs recharging. Usethe ^V buttons to turn this feature on or off.Out-of-range toneThe handset is factory programmed to alert you with atone when the handset is too far from the base. Usethe ^V buttons to turn this feature on or off.Keypad toneThe handset is factory programmed to beep at eachkeypress. Use the ^V buttons to turn this featureon or off.ContrastAt this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of16 levels. Use the ^V buttons to select the level youprefer.LanguageAt this menu you can select the language used in allmenus and screen displays. Use the ^V buttons toselect English, Spanish or French.Base settingsRinger volumeAt this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1-5), or turn the ringer off. Use the ^V buttons toselect the volume level you prefer (you will hear anexample of each as you scroll through the choices).Ringer melodyThis feature allows you to choose one of eight incomingcall melodies. Use the ^V buttons to select themelody you prefer (you will hear an example of each asyou scroll through the choices).Tone/pulseFactory default setting is TONE. Change this to PULSEonly if you do not have touch-tone dialing service.ContrastAt this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of16 levels. Use the ^V buttons to select the level youprefer.LanguageAt this menu you can select the language used in allmenus and screen displays. Use the ^V buttons toselect English, Spanish or French.HANDSET 1REDIAL MEMMENUPLAY MESSAGESCALLS LOGHANDSET SETTINGSSET TIME^VOKRINGER MELODYRINGER VOLUMELOW BATT TONERANGE TONE^VOKKEYPAD TONERANGE TONECONTRASTLANGUAGE^VOKSelect MENUSelect HANDSET SETTINGSScroll to choose desired itemPress OK to selectREDIAL MEMMENUBASE SETTINGSCALLS LOGDISPLAY BASE ID^VOKRINGER MELODYRINGER VOLUMETONE/PULSECONTRAST^VOKTONE/PULSERINGER MELODYCONTRASTLANGUAGE^VOKSelect MENUSelect BASE SETTINGSScroll to choose desired itemPress OK to select
1716Telephone OperationHandset clock settingsTo set timeFollow steps at left to set the handset clock time. Usethe keypad to enter four digits (i.e., 09:15), then pressAM/PM to toggle the display between AM and PM.When the correct time is displayed, press SAVE.To turn clock on or offThe handset time display is optional. To turn it on oroff, select MENU, press Vuntil Clock Mode is high-lighted, then press OK. Press ON or OFF buttons to enable or disable the clockdisplay, then press OK.NOTE: If you attempt to set the clock while the clockdisplay is turned off, you will be prompted to turn it on.HANDSET 1REDIAL MEMMENUSET TIMEHANDSET SETTINGSCLOCK MODEREGISTER^VOKSET TIME12:00 AMAM/PMSAVESelect MENUSelect SET TIMEEnter time, press AM/PM, then SAVETo turn clock on or offCLOCK ENABLEONOFF ONOKPhonebooksHandset and base phonebooksThere are separate phonebook directories in the hand-set and the base. Each phonebook can store up to 50 entries. Each entrycan contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to15 letters long. A convenient search feature can helpyou find and dial numbers quickly (see page 19).NOTE: You can add new entries only to the handsetphonebook. The only way to add entries into the basephonebook is to copy them from the Caller ID log (seepage 22). Timeouts and error tonesIf you pause for too long while making an entry the pro-cedure will time out and you will have to begin again.If all memory locations are in use, an error tone willsound when you attempt to enter a new number. Thismeans the memory is full, and you will not be able tostore a new number until you delete an existing one.123-456-7890PAT JOHNSON^VEDITHandset: 50 entriesBase: 50 entries
18Phonebooks19Phonebooks555-1234PAUSE MEMMENUENTRY HAS BEENSTOREDPAUSE MEMMENUENTER NAMEPAT WILLIAMSCLEAR>SAVEEnter number, then press MEMEnter name, then press SAVENew phonebook entriesTo enter a numberUse the dial pad to enter up to 32 digits. When thenumber is complete, press MEM.• Press CLEAR to erase numbers if you make a mistake.To enter a namePress dial pad buttons once for the first letter, twice forthe second, three times for the third. To enter a number, continue pressing the button until the numberappears.The cursor moves to the right when you press anotherdial pad button or the >button. Press >twice toenter a space. When the name is complete, press SAVE.• Press CLEAR to erase letters if you make a mistake.• Press 1repeatedly to enter an ampersand (&),apostrophe ('), comma (,) hyphen (-), period (.), orpound sign (#).Storing the entryPress SAVE to store your new phonebook entry. Tochange it later, see page 20.Press once to enter “A”Press twice to enter “B”Press 3 times to enter “C”Press 4 times to enter “2”2Phonebook searchYou can use the up/down arrows to browse throughthe phonebook, or search to find a specific entry. Youcan press CLEAR at any time to exit the directory.To browse through the directoryTo browse, press ^or Vto scroll through allentries one by one. To search alphabeticallyTo shorten your search, press FIND, then use the tele-phone dial pad to enter the first letter of a name. Whenyou press OK, the first name beginning with that letterwill be displayed.Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter, twice forthe second, three times for the third, as shown below.2........................Find names beginning with “A”22..............Find names beginning with “B”222......Find names beginning with “C”3........................Find names beginning with “D”33..............Find names beginning with “E”333......Find names beginning with “F”To call a displayed numberWhen you find the entry you want, press PHONE (orSPEAKER) to dial. Or press EDIT to modify the entry(see next page).ShortcutPress *at any time while a phonebook entry is displayed to jump immediately to the Search menu.PAUSE MEMMENU^VFINDPress MEM to select phonebookSEARCH FORJ_CLEAR FINDJACK123-555-4321^VEDIT5
21Caller ID LogsHow Caller ID works If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by yourlocal phone company, information about each caller willbe displayed after the first ring.Information about the last 50 incoming calls is stored inyour call log. You can review the call log to find outwho has called, return the call without dialing, or copythe caller’s name and number into your phonebook.Each log entry is numbered (number 1 is always the mostrecent). When the call log is full, the oldest entry isdeleted to make room for new incoming call information.If you answer a call before the information appears onthe screen, it will not be saved in your call log.Handset and base call logsThere are separate Caller ID logs in the handset andthe base. Each call log can store up to 50 entries. Each entry cancontain a number up to 16 digits, and a name up to 16letters long. The procedure for viewing, dialing, deleting and trans-ferring call log entries to your phonebook is the samefor both the handset and the base.CHRIS THOMPSON123-555-678911:29 A OCT4 N01^VCIDHandset: 50 entriesBase: 50 entriesCHRIS THOMPSON123-555-678911:29 A OCT4 N01^VCIDCaller’s name Caller’s numberTime of callEntry number:N01: New call#01: Old callDate of call20PhonebooksTo dial, edit or delete entriesTo dial a numberWhen any phonebook entry is displayed, press PHONE(or SPEAKER) to dial the displayed number.To delete an entryPress EDIT, then DEL to delete the displayed entry fromthe phonebook. Once deleted an entry cannot be recovered. To edit a listingPress EDIT to modify the entry. You can change thename or number by following the steps on page 18.PAT WILLIAMS555-1234^VEDITPAT WILLIAMS555-1234DEL EDITPAT WILLIAMS555-1234DEL EDITPAT WILLIAMS555-1234NAME NUMBERPress DEL to delete entryPress EDIT to change entrySelect name or number to change
23Caller ID Logs22Caller ID LogsTo dial a call log entryWhen any Caller ID screen is displayed, press PHONE(or SPEAKER) to dial the number exactly as it appearson the screen.Dialing optionsCaller ID numbers may appear with an area code thatmay not be required for local calls. If the number displayed is not in the correct format, you can changehow it is dialed. Select CID, then OPT # to see a list of dialing options.Press Vor ^to highlight the option you want, thenpress DIAL.Select desired option,then press to dialCHRIS THOMPSON123-555-678911:29 A OCT4 N01^VCIDCHRIS THOMPSON123-555-678911:29 A OCT4 N01DEL SAVEOPT#1-123-555-6789555-6789^VDIAL1-123-555-6789555-6789^VDIALTo review your call logTo review your call logThe most recent call is displayed first. Use the arrowbuttons to scroll through the list as shown at left.To return a callPress PHONE (or SPEAKER) to call the person currently displayed (see next page for important dialing options).Other optionsPress CID to display other options:DEL: Press to delete. You will be asked if you want todelete only THIS entry or ALL entries in the call log.OPT#: Press to view dialing options (see next page).SAVE: Press to copy the displayed name and numberinto your phonebook (see page 18).HANDSET 1REDIAL MEMMENUCALLS LOG^VOKCHRIS THOMPSON123-555-678911:29 A OCT4 N01^VCIDDisplay previousentryDisplay nextentryDelete entry(or all entries)Copy entry tophonebookCHRIS THOMPSON123-555-678911:29 A OCT4 N01DEL SAVEOPT#
25Answering System Operation24Day and time announcementsTo set day and timeBefore playing each message, the answering systemannounces the day and time the message was received. Before using the answering system, you should followthe steps at left to set the day and time, so messagesare dated correctly.The system uses voice prompts to guide you. Each timeyou press CHANGE, the day, hour, minute or yearadvances by one. When you hear the correct setting,press TIME SET to move to the next setting.To check day and timeYou can press TIME SET at any time to hear the current day and time without changing it.1TIME SET“Friday, 10:07 am, 2003”8TIME SET“2003”10 @TIME SET“Monday, 2:26 pm, 2004”“To change clock,press Time Set”2TIME SET“Friday”3CHANGE“Monday”Press until correct day is spoken4TIME SET“10 am”5CHANGE“2 pm”Press until correct hour is spoken6TIME SET“07”7CHANGE“26”9@CHANGE“2004”Press until correct minute is spokenPress until correct year is spokenNOTE:Press and hold CHANGEto advance the minute or year by 10.NOTE:You can choose to set the time manually, or you can allow it tobe set automatically with incoming Caller ID information. The time will be setautomatically only if you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your localtelephone company (see page 5).Answering SystemOperationMessage capacityThe answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on how long each message is.Individual messages can be up to 4 minutes long, buttotal maximum recording time for all messages is 15minutes. Messages will remain available for replay untilyou delete them.Handset accessIn addition to the features described in this section, youcan also use your handset to review or delete messages(see page 30).14Call counterNumber of messages waiting(or, during playback, messagenumber currently playing)Press repeatedly to hear feature options (see page 28)Press to select or change afeature option (see page 28)Press to set clock (see page 25)Press to record memo (see page 31) or outgoing announcement (page 26)Press to delete message (see page 29)Press to repeat message; hold to slow playback (see page 29)Press to skip message; hold to speed up playback (see page 29)Press to start or stop messageplayback (see page 29)Press to turn answering system on or off
27Answering System Operation26Answering System OperationAnnounce Only modeIn Announce Only mode, callers hear an announcementbut cannot leave messages. This option is useful, forexample, to notify callers that you will be away for anextended period and request that they call back after acertain date.To turn Announce Only on or offPress MENU repeatedly until you hear “ChangeAnnounce Only.” Then press CHANGE until you hearthe option you want (On or Off). Press PLAY/STOP tostore your selection and exit, or press MENU again tomodify other features (see page 28).To record your outgoing announcementWhen Announce Only is turned on, calls are answeredwith a pre-recorded announcement that says “We’resorry, messages to this number cannot be accepted.”You can use this announcement, or replace it with arecording of your own voice.After turning on the Announce Only feature, follow thesteps on page 26 to record your announcement. Callerswill hear this announcement only when the AnnounceOnly feature is turned on. Otherwise they will hear thestandard announcement asking them to leave a message.1MENU“ChangeAnnounce Only”2CHANGE“Off”3CHANGE“On”4Beep(Option selected)A“A” is displayed when AnnounceOnly is activatedOutgoing announcementsOutgoing announcements are the messages callers hearwhen calls are answered by the answering system.The phone is pre-programmed with an announcementthat answers calls with “Hello. Please leave a messageafter the tone.” You can use this announcement, orreplace it with a recording of your own voice.To record your outgoing announcementPress MENU until you hear “Change announcement.”Then press RECORD and begin speaking after you hear“Now recording.” Speak facing the telephone base fromabout 9 inches away.Elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in the messagewindow as you record. You can record an announce-ment up to 90 seconds long. Announcements less than 3seconds long will not be recorded.To delete your outgoing announcementPress MENU until you hear “Change announcement,”then press PLAY to begin playback. Press DELETE duringplayback to delete your announcement.When your announcement is deleted, calls will beanswered with the pre-programmed announcementdescribed above.1MENU“Changeannouncement”2(Plays announcementpreviously recorded)2RECORD“Now recording...”34(Announcement isplayed back)Speak into microphoneMicrophoneOr12Elapsedrecording time(seconds)Press to stoprecording
29Answering System Operation28Answering System OperationMessage playback (at base)Press PLAY/STOP to hear messages. The systemannounces the number of messages, then begins playback.If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only thenew messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages,the system will play back all messages (oldest first). Announcements• When playback begins, you will hear the number ofmessages waiting.• Before each message, you will hear the day and timeit was received.• After the last message, you will hear “End of messages.”If the system has less than 5 minutes of recordingtime left, you will hear time remaining.Options during playback• Press VOLUME button to adjust speaker volume.• Press SKIP to skip to next message (or hold down tospeed up message playback).• Press REPEAT to repeat message currently playing.Press twice to hear previous message. (Hold downto slow message playback). • Press DELETE to delete message being played back.• Press PLAY/STOP to stop playback.To delete all messagesTo delete all messages, press DELETE while the phone isidle (not during a call, or during message playback).1“You have [xx] newand [xx] old messages”Number of new messages waiting (or, during playback, messagenumber currently playing)14Message playback begins. Seeoptions at right.2Message playback ends. NOTE:If “F” is flashing inthe message window, memory isfull. You will have to delete somemessages before new ones canbe received.NOTE:New (unheard)messages cannot be deleted.Press PLAY/STOP to begin orend message playbackChanging feature optionsMenu features can be changed to customize how theanswering system operates. Press MENU repeatedly tohear each feature. Press CHANGE when you hear thefeature you want to modify.Feature options (Default settings underlined)System announces: Feature description:1MENU3MENUOrPress until desired featureis heard(see list at right)Press until desired selectionis heardPress to set selection andmove to next menu optionPress to set selection andexit menu2CHANGE“Change Announcement”Options: [record announcement]“Change remote access code”Options: [enter 2-digit code] 50“Change message alert”Options: On / Off“Change announce only”Options: On / Off“Change call screening”Options: On / Off“Change number of rings”Options: 2 / 4/ 6 /Toll SaverRecord your outgoing announcement(see page 26).Enter a 2-digit number (40-99) for remoteaccess from another phone (see page 33).When on, the telephone beeps every 10 seconds when you have new messages.When on, callers hear an announcementbut cannot leave messages (see page 27).When on, you can hear callers leavemessages, or answer the call.Choose number of rings before the systemanswers a call. When Toll Saver is active,the system answers after 2 rings if youhave new messages, and after 4 rings ifyou have no new messages.NOTE:Press and hold CHANGEto advance the remote access codenumber by 10.
31Answering System Operation30Answering System OperationRecording and playing memosMemos are messages you record yourself. They aresaved, played back and deleted exactly like incomingmessages. You can record a memo as a reminder toyourself, or leave a message for someone else if othersin your household use the answering system.To record a memoFollow the steps at left to record a memo. Elapsed time(in seconds) are shown in the message window as yourecord. You can record a memo up to 4 minutes long.Memos less than 1 second long will not be recorded.To play back a memoPress PLAY/STOP to hear messages and memos (seepage 29 for other options).1RECORD“Now recording...”3Beep(Memo has beenrecorded)12Elapsedrecording time(seconds)Press to stoprecording2Speak into microphoneMicrophoneMessage playback (at handset)Follow the steps at left to use your handset to review ordelete voice messages.Listening optionsWhen you select PLAY MESSAGES you will hear messagesthrough the handset speakerphone. Press SPEAKER totransfer playback to the handset earpiece for privatereview of messages.Playback optionsAt the Messages screen, use the joystick to control message playback:• Press OFF to end message playback.• Press <to repeat the message currently playing.• Press >to skip forward to the next message.• Press DEL to delete the message currently playing.Announcements• When playback begins, you will hear the number ofmessages.• Before each message, you will hear the day and timeit was received.• After the last message, you will hear “End of mes-sages.” If the system has less than 5 minutes ofrecording time left, you will hear time remaining.HANDSET 1REDIAL MEMMENUPLAY MESSAGESCALLS LOGHANDSET SETTINGSSET TIME^VOKPRESS OFFTO END MESSAGEPLAYBACK<>DELRepeat SkipDelete“You have [xx] newand [xx] old messages”
33Answering System Operation32Answering System Operation1Remote accessA two-digit security code is required to access youranswering system from any touch-tone phone. Thiscode is “50” by default; see page 28 to change it.Dial your telephone number fromany touch-tone phone2When system answers, enter 2-digit Remote Access Code (“50”unless you have changed it)3Enter remote commands (see list at right)4Hang up to end call and save allundeleted messagesPlay messages#2Repeat or go back#4Skip to next message#6Stop#5Delete message#9Review announcement#7Record announcement*7to begin recording#5to stop recordingRecord memo*8+ mailbox number#5to stop recordingTurn system off#0Turn system on#0Help Menu#1Exit*0Press to hear new messages (if none arenew, all play back).Press to repeat current message. Presstwice (# 4 # 4) to hear previous message.Press to skip current message andadvance to next message.Press to stop any operation (stop playback, stop recording).Press during playback to delete currentmessage.Press to review current outgoing announcement.Press # 7, wait for beep, then beginspeaking. Press # 5 to stop recording andhear playback of new announcement.Press # 8, enter mailbox number (1/2/3),then begin speaking. Press # 5 to stoprecording.Press to turn off answering system.Incoming calls will no longer be answered.If off, system will answer after 10 rings. Enteryour access code, then press # 0 to turn on.Press to hear list of features & commands.End remote access call (or hang up).NOTE: If you pause formore than 10 seconds duringremote access, you will hear ahelp menu listing all features &commands. If you issue no command for another 20 seconds,the call will end automatically.Message window displaysThe message window usually displays the total number ofmemos and incoming messages in all mailboxes. See listbelow for explanation of other displays in this window.Message window displays0No messages waiting.1-98Number of messages/memos, or message currently playing (see page 29).40-99Current Remote Access Code while setting (see page 28).1-99 (counting)Elapsed time while recording a memo (see page 31)or announcement (page 26).99 (flashing)Memo recording exceeded maximum time of 99seconds.F (flashing)Memory is full. Messages must be deleted beforenew messages can be received.CL (flashing)Clock needs to be set (see page 25).AAnnounce Only mode is on (see page 27).--System is answering a call, or being accessedremotely.-- (flashing)System is being programmed or initialized.ON (or) OFDisplayed for 1 second when answering system or any setting is turned on or off.12Message window
35Appendix34Appendix“Beep”(Single beep)Handset registration or programmingcommand successfully completed.“Beeeeeeeeep”(1 long beep)The handset is out of range. Move closerto the base.“Beeeeeeeeep”(1 long beep)Error tone (current operation has beenunsuccessful; try again).Alert tones and indicator lights“Beep-Beep-Beep”(3 quick beeps)Handset battery is low. Place handset inbase to charge the battery.Alert tonesIndicator lightsMUTEOn when base microphone is muted.SPEAKERPHONEOn when speakerphoneis in useDisplay screen status iconsHandset status icons1Phone in use (external call)Phone in use (intercom call); flashes when handset is being pagedBattery power level (see below)Ringer offAnswering system is answering an incoming callHandset identification numberMMicrophone is mutedHCall is on holdRHandset is not yet registered, or searching for baseBase status iconsBattery power level (see below)Ringer offBattery power levelsBattery fully chargedApproximately half power remainingBattery power is low; should be recharged soon(flashing) Battery power is very low and must be rechargedHANDSET 1REDIAL MEMMENUREDIAL MEMMENU
37Appendix36AppendixCharging spare batteriesOptional spare batteries (sold separately) can be kept charged in the base, for quickreplacement when handset batteries become depleted.In the event of a power failure, the charged batteries in the base will allow you tomake and receive calls from the cordless handset for up to 2.5 hours.Spare batteries require at least 12 hours to reach full charge.Slide latch left to open battery drawerInsert spare batteries,then close drawerCaution: Use only AArechargeable batteries. Do notuse AA alkaline batteries.Adding new handsetsYour telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new hand-sets (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 thebase. During registration, you must enter the 15-digit IDnumber of the telephone base. To find this number, go tothe base, press MENU, scroll down to select DISPLAYBASE ID, then press OK.Follow the instructions provided with your new handsetto register it for use with your telephone.The handset provided with your telephone is automaticallyregistered as Handset 1. Additional handsets will beassigned numbers in the order they are registered (2, 3, 4,etc.) up to a maximum of six handsets.RREDIAL MEMMENUSET TIMEHANDSET SETTINGSCLOCK MODEREGISTER^VOKENTER BASE ID123456789012345<OKScroll down to select REGISTEREnter base ID, then press OKHANDSET 2REDIAL MEMMENUHandset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3
39Appendix38AppendixIf you lose a callafter changingchannelsIncompletemessages• You were probably almost out of range. Move closer to the basebefore changing channels. Before placing another call,set the hand-set in the base for at least 15 seconds.• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when thesystem disconnects the call after 4 minutes.• If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stopsrecording and disconnects the call.• If the system’s memory becomes full during a message,the systemstops recording and disconnects the call.Difficulty hear-ing messages • Press ^to increase speaker volume.System doesnot answerafter correctnumber of rings• Make sure that the answering system is on.• If Toll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two whenyou have new messages waiting (see page 28).• In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing systemused by the local telephone company.• If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after10 rings.“CL” appears inmessage window• You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 25).Announcementmessage is notclear• When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about 9 inches from the base.• Make sure there is no “background” noise (TV, music, etc.) while youare recording.System doesnot respond to remote commands• Make sure to enter your Remote Access Code correctly (see page 33).• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial anumber, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not atouch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.• The answering system may not detect the Remote Access Codewhile your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announce-ment is over before entering the code.• There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using.Press dial-pad buttons firmly.In case of difficultyIn case of difficultyIf you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For CustomerService, visit our web site at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 800 222–3111.Telephone doesnot work at all• Make sure batteries are installed and charged correctly (see page 7).• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled bya wall switch.• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unitand the modular jack.• Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.• If these suggestions do not work, unplug the base, remove and re-insert the batteries, then place the handset in the base to re-initialize.Phone does notring• Make sure the ringer is on (see pages 14-15).• Make sure the telephone line cord and AC adapter are plugged inproperly (see page 6).• Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.• Move the handset closer to the base.• You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line toallow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of them.If you hearnoise or interferenceduring a call• Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.• You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.• Appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can cause interference. Try moving the appliance or base to another outlet.• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operatingrange. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on anupper floor.• If the buttons don’t work,try placing the handset in the base for atleast 15 seconds.• Disconnect the base from the modular jack and plug in a corded tele-phone. If calls are still not clear, the problem is probably in yourwiring or local service. Call your local telephone service company.
41Appendix40AppendixNNames,enter into phonebook, 18search for, 19New handsets, 36Number of rings before answer, 28OOn/off button, 24Operating range, 5Outgoing announcement, 26Out of range, 5, 14PPaging, 13Phonebooks,dial number, 20edit entries, 20name search, 19new entries, 18Playback (messages), 29, 30Problems, 38QQuick reference guide, 2-3RReceiving calls, 10, 11Recharging, 7, 37Redial, 10, 11Repeat, 29, 30Ring silencing, 12Ring tone options, 14, 15SSearch for name, 19Security codes, 28, 33Skip, 29, 30Spare batteries, 37Speakerphone, 10, 11TTechnical specifications, 42Time, 16, 25Timers,recording announcement, 26recording memo, 31Tones,base tones & alerts, 35handset tones & alerts, 35send tones during call, 12Troubleshooting, 38VVoice mail, 24-33Volume controls, 12IndexAAC adapter, 6Access code, 28, 33Alert tones, 35Answering calls, 10, 11Answering system, 24announce only, 27delete messages, 29, 30feature options, 28handset access, 30outgoing announcement, 26memos, 31message window, 32play messages, 29, 30remote access, 33remote access code, 28, 33Antenna, 6BBattery charging, 7, 37Battery installation, 7Belt clip, 9CCall logs, 21Caller ID, 5, 21add entries to phone directory, 22delete entries, 22dial entries, 22, 23Call screening, 28CID, 21Conference calls, 10, 11DDay/time, 25Delete Call Log entries, 22Delete redial entries, 10, 11Dialing, manual dialing, 10, 11phonebook dialing, 20EElapsed time, 26, 31Ending calls, 10, 11Error tones, 35FFlash (switchhook flash), 10HHands-free use, 10, 11Headphone, 9Hold, 10, 11IIncoming call log, 21Incoming calls, answering, 10, 11, 13Incoming messages, 24Indicator lights, 35Intercom, 13LLast number redial, 10, 11Low battery, 7MMaking calls, 10, 11Memos, 31Menus, 2, 14-16Message alert, 28Messages, 24-33Microphone, 26, 31Mute, 10, 11Index
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