User Manual (Part 2)
2.4 GHz Cordless
Speakerphone/
Answering System E2555
with Caller ID & CallWaiting
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Quick reference guide
Handset
Quick reference guide
Base/Speakerphone
Swivel antenna fully
upright for best results
Softkeys
Press a softkey to select a menu item
displayed just above the key.
Off/Clear
During a call, press to hang up.
Answering
system
controls
Telephone
function keys
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3
While using menus, press to cancel an
operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
Phone/Flash
Press to begin a call, then dial a number.
Xfer/Intercom
Telephone function keys (see pages 11-15)
During a call, press to receive an incoming
call, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 12).
Press to transfer a call or initiate an
intercom conversation (see pages 10 & 13).
SOFTKEYS ............Press to select menu item displayed just above the key
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3
CLEAR....................Press to cancel an operation, back up to the
previous menu, or exit the menu display
INTERCOM ............Press to transfer a call or initiate an intercom conversation
FLASH ....................During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if
Call Waiting is activated
VOLUME ................Press to adjust speakerphone listening volume
MUTE ......................Press to silence microphone; press again to resume
SPEAKERPHONE ..Press to turn speakerphone on or off (begin or end a call)
Speaker
Sound Select
Press to activate handset speaker-
phone. Press again to switch call back
to earpiece.
Press to customize speaker sound for
clear speakerphone conversations (see
page 12).
Screen menus
Redial Log
(See page 10)
Phonebook
(See page 17)
Main Menu
Handset Settings
Answering system controls (see pages 24-33)
Calls Log ................See page 21
Play Messages ......See page 30
Handset Settings ........See menu
Set Time ................See page 16
Clock Mode ............See page 16
Register ..................See page 36
Ringer Volume........See page 14
Ringer Melody ........See page 14
Low Batt Tone ........See page 14
Range Tone............See page 14
Keypad Tone ..........See page 14
Contrast ..................See page 14
Language................See page 14
Press to repeat message.
Press twice to hear
Press to skip to next
message.
HANDSET 1
previous message.
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
Press to play or stop playing messages
ON/OFF ..................Press to turn answering system on or off
DELETE ..................Press to delete message currently playing
TIME SET................Press to set date and time
Menus
MENU......................Press to review or change answering system options
CHANGE ................Press to change a menu option
RECORD ................Press to record a memo or outgoing announcement
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Parts checklist
Before you begin
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:
About Caller Identification
Telephone operating range
Caller ID with Call Waiting features in
this telephone let you see who’s calling
before you answer the phone, even
when you’re on another call. These
features require services provided by
your local telephone company.
This cordless telephone operates with
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. For best performance,
keep the base antenna fully upright.
Contact your telephone service
provider if:
• You have both Caller ID and Call
Waiting, but as separate services
(you may need combined service);
Wall mount bracket
If you receive a call while you are
out of range, the handset might not
ring — or if it does ring, the call might
not connect when you press PHONE.
Move closer to the base, then press
PHONE to answer the call.
Telephone base
• You have only Caller ID service, or
only Call Waiting service;
Power
adapter
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller
ID or Call Waiting services.
Long telephone line cord
If you move out of range during a
phone conversation, you might hear
noise or interference. To improve
reception, move closer to the base.
You can use this phone with regular
Caller ID service, and you can use its
other features without subscribing to
either Caller ID or combined Caller ID
with Call Waiting service. There may
be fees for these services, and they
may not be available in all areas.
Telephone
handset
Short telephone line cord
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 call
is disconnected.
Batteries
Caller ID features will work only if
both you and the caller are in areas
offering Caller ID service, and if both
telephone companies use compatible
equipment.
Belt clip
See Caller ID Operation, beginning on
page 21, for more details about how
these features work.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Telephone base installation
Battery installation & charging
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.
After installation, place the handset in the base and allow the batteries to charge for 8
hours before use. You can keep batteries charged by returning the handset to the base
after each use. When battery power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 6 hours.
LOW BATTERY
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
Low battery indicator
Return handset to base to recharge
when this symbol flashes. (Handset
will beep when battery is low.)
NOTE: Use only the power
cord supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement, call
1 800 222–3111.
Press coin into slot on
base of handset to
release latch, then
remove battery cover
Insert supplied
batteries
Be sure to use an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
Plug power cord
transformer into
electrical outlet
Plug long telephone
line cord into
telephone jack
Caution: Use only AT&T 2AA
NiCad or NiMH rechargeable
batteries. Do not use AA
alkaline batteries.
Route cords through
slot in base
Place handset in base to charge
for 8 hours before first use.
Rotate antenna to fully upright
position.
To replace battery cover
Insert top
tab first
Press down to
click in place
DID YOU KNOW?
Optional spare batteries can be kept charged in
the base, for quick replacement when handset
batteries become depleted (see page 37).
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Wall mounting
Belt clip & optional headset
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.
Install belt clip as shown below if desired.
For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm
headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.
Connect cords as shown, then press
and slide down firmly so base is held
securely on outlet mounting pegs
Clip wall-mount bracket
securely into notches on
underside of base
Snap belt clip into notches on
side of handset. Rotate and pull
to remove.
Plug short telephone
line cord into telephone
jack
Plug power cord transformer
into electrical outlet
Place handset in base to charge
for 8 hours before first use.
Plug 2.5 mm headset
into jack on side of
handset (beneath
small rubber cap)
Rotate antenna
to fully upright
position
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Telephone Operation
Telephone Operation
Basic handset operation
Basic base operation
Making and answering calls
Making and answering calls
To answer a call, press PHONE or any dial pad button.
To make a call, press PHONE, then dial a number. Press
OFF to hang up.
To answer an incoming call, press SPEAKERPHONE. To
make a call, press SPEAKERPHONE, then dial a number.
Press SPEAKERPHONE again to hang up.
Volume
To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,
then press PHONE to dial. Press CLEAR at any time to
make corrections as you are entering numbers.
To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first,
then press SPEAKERPHONE to dial. Press CLEAR at any
time to make corrections as you are entering numbers.
Speakerphone
Hands-free speakerphone calls
Last number redial
To answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a call, press
SPEAKER, then dial a number. During a call you can
press SPEAKER to toggle between hands-free speaker-
phone and normal handset use. Press OFF to hang up.
Press REDIAL to display the last 10 numbers called (up to
32 digits each). Use the ^V buttons to select a
number, then press PEAKERPHONE to dial (press
SELECT to erase this number from the redial memory,
or copy it into your phonebook).
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
HANDSET 1
Last number redial
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
Press REDIAL to display the last 10 numbers called (up to
32 digits each). Use the ^V buttons to select a
number, then press PHONE to dial. Press SELECT then
ERASE to delete this number from the redial memory,
or SAVE to copy the number into your phonebook.
Hold and mute
Press HOLD to place a call on hold. Press SPEAKER-
PHONE to resume the call.
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XFER
HOLD
MUTE
Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be able
to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you
until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.
XFER
HOLD
MUTE
Hold and mute
Press HOLD to place a call on hold. Press PHONE (or
SPEAKER) to resume the call.
Call transfer
Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be able
to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you
until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.
During a conversation you can transfer the call to a
handset.
1
XFER
HOLD
MUTE
Press XFER to display a list of sets. Use the ^V
buttons to highlight the set you want, then press OK to
transfer the call to the remote set.
XFER
HOLD
MUTE
Call transfer
HANDSET 1
HANDSET 2
HANDSET 3
During a conversation you can transfer the call to the
base speakerphone or to another handset.
The call will be placed on hold. Press PHONE or SPEAKER
at the remote set to resume the call.
1
Press XFER to display a list of sets. Use the ^V
buttons to highlight the set you want, then press OK to
transfer the call to the remote set.
BASE
OK
^
V
HANDSET 2
HANDSET 3
OK
^
^
The call will be placed on hold. Press PHONE or SPEAKER
at the remote set to resume the call.
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Telephone Operation
Telephone Operation
Options while on calls
Intercom calls
To adjust volume or sound quality
Intercom calls
Volume
Press VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base to
adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or
lowers volume by one level.
The intercom allows conversation between the handset
and base, or between handsets if you have registered
additional handsets for use with your system.
Flash
Tone
Silence ringer
During a handset call you can press SOUND SELECT to
change sound quality. You can choose Natural Audio,
Bass Boost, Mid Boost or Treble Boost. Each button
press changes to the next tone type.
Press the INTERCOM button at a handset or at the base.
Scroll down to select a station, or select GLOBAL PAGE
to page all stations. Press OK to page the selected station.
At a handset, press PHONE to answer an intercom page.
At the base, the phone will ring once, then answer the
intercom page automatically.
Sound quality
Call waiting
Press INTERCOM
When your intercom call is finished, press OFF at the
handset (or INTERCOM at the base) to end the call.
If you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep if
someone calls while you are already on a call. Press
FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new
call. You can press FLASH at any time to switch back
and forth between calls.
Handling incoming calls
The phone will beep if you receive an outside call during
an intercom conversation. You have two options:
Select station to page
Ring silencing
• Press PHONE at the handset (or SPEAKERPHONE at
the base) to answer the outside call and conference
it in with your existing intercom conversation.
BASE
Press OFF while the phone is ringing to silence the ringer.
You can still answer, or let the caller leave a message.
HANDSET 2
HANDSET 3
GLOBAL PAGE
OK
• Press OFF (or INTERCOM at the base) to terminate
the intercom call, then press PHONE (or SPEAKER-
PHONE at the base) to answer the incoming call.
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3-way conference calls
During an outside call, you can use both the handset and
base (or two local handsets) to allow a three-way
conversation.
While a call is in progress, others can press PHONE or
SPEAKER to join the conference call. Others can press
OFF (or SPEAKER) to drop out of the conference call,
but the call will not be terminated until all sets hang up.
Temporary tone dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switch to
touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. This
can be useful if you need to send tone signals for access
to answering systems or long-distance services.
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Telephone Operation
Telephone Operation
Handset settings
Base settings
Ringer volume
Ringer volume
At this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1-
4), or turn the ringer off. Press the <> buttons to
hear an example of each level. Press OK to save your
selection.
At this menu you can set a default ring volume level (1-
6), or turn the ringer off. Press the <> buttons to
hear an example of each level. Press OK to save your
selection.
Ringer melody
Ringer melody
Select MENU
Select MENU
This feature allows you to choose one of eight incoming
call melodies. Press the <> buttons to hear an
example of each. Press OK to save your selection.
This feature allows you to choose one of eight incoming
call melodies. Press the <> buttons to hear an
example of each. Press OK to save your selection.
HANDSET 1
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
Low battery tone
Keypad tone
The handset is factory programmed to alert you with a
tone when the battery is low and needs recharging. Use
the ON/OFF menu buttons to turn this feature on or off.
Press OK to save your selection.
The handset is factory programmed to beep at each
keypress. Use the ON/OFF menu buttons to turn this
feature on or off. Press OK to save your selection.
Select HANDSET SETTINGS
Select BASE SETTINGS
CALLS LOG
CALLS LOG
BASE SETTINGS
DISPLAY BASE ID
PLAY MESSAGES
HANDSET SETTINGS
SET TIME
Tone/pulse
Out-of-range tone
OK
OK
Factory default setting is TONE. Change this to PULSE
only if you do not have touch-tone dialing service. Press
OK to save your selection.
^
^
^
^
The handset is factory programmed to alert you with a
tone when the handset is too far from the base. Use
the ON/OFF menu buttons to turn this feature on or off.
Press OK to save your selection.
Scroll to choose desired item
Scroll to choose desired item
Contrast
RINGER VOLUME
RINGER MELODY
LOW BATT TONE
RANGE TONE
RINGER VOLUME
RINGER MELODY
KEYPAD TONE
TONE/PULSE
Keypad tone
At this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of
16 levels. Use the <> buttons to select the level you
prefer. Press OK to save your selection.
The handset is factory programmed to beep at each
keypress. Use the ON/OFF menu buttons to turn this
feature on or off. Press OK to save your selection.
OK
OK
^
^
^
^
Language
Contrast
At this menu you can select the language used in all
menus and screen displays. Use the ^V buttons to
select English, Spanish or French. Press OK to save your
selection.
Press OK to select
Press OK to select
At this menu you can adjust screen contrast to one of
16 levels. Use the <> buttons to select the level you
prefer. Press OK to save your selection.
RANGE TONE
KEYPAD TONE
CONTRAST
KEYPAD TONE
TONE/PULSE
CONTRAST
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
OK
OK
^
^
^
^
Language
At this menu you can select the language used in all
menus and screen displays. Use the ^V buttons to
select English, Spanish or French. Press OK to save your
selection.
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Telephone Operation
Phonebooks
PAT JOHNSON
123-456-7890
Handset clock settings
EDIT
^
^
To set time
Handset and base phonebooks
Follow steps at left to set the handset clock time. Use
the keypad to enter four digits (i.e., 09:15), then press
AM/PM to toggle the display between AM and PM.
When the correct time is displayed, press SAVE.
There are separate phonebook directories in the hand-
set and the base.
Each phonebook can store up to 50 entries. Each entry
can contain a number up to 32 digits, and a name up to
15 letters long. A convenient search feature can help
you find and dial numbers quickly (see page 19).
NOTE: You can choose to set the time manually, or
you can allow it to be set automatically with incoming
Caller ID information. The time will be set automatically
only if you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by
your local telephone company (see page 5).
Select MENU
The procedure for entering, editing and dialing phone-
book entries is the same for both the handset and the
base.
HANDSET 1
Handset: 50 entries
To set the answering system clock, see page 25.
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
Timeouts and error tones
Base: 50 entries
To turn clock on or off
If you pause for too long while making an entry the pro-
cedure will time out and you will have to begin again.
The handset time display is optional. To turn it on or
off, select MENU, press V until CLOCK MODE is
highlighted, then press OK.
Select SET TIME
HANDSET SETTINGS
SET TIME
CLOCK MODE
REGISTER
If all memory locations are in use, an error tone will
sound when you attempt to enter a new number. This
means the memory is full, and you will not be able to
store a new number until you delete an existing one.
Press ON or OFF buttons to enable or disable the clock
display, then press OK.
OK
^
^
Enter time, press AM/PM, then SAVE
SET TIME
12:00 AM
SAVE
AM/PM
<
To turn clock on or off
CLOCK ENABLE
ON
OFF
OK
ON
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Phonebooks
Phonebooks
Enter number, then press MEM
Press MEM to select phonebook
New phonebook entries
Phonebook search
555-1234
You can use the up/down arrows to browse through
the phonebook, or search to find a specific entry. You
can press CLEAR at any time to exit the directory.
To enter a number
PAUSE
MENU
MEM
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
Use the dial pad to enter up to 32 digits. When the
number is complete, press MEM.
• Press CLEAR to erase numbers if you make a mistake.
• Press PAUSE to enter a 3-second dialing pause.
Enter name, then press SAVE
To browse through the directory
To browse, press ^ or V to scroll through all
entries one by one.
ENTER NAME
PAT WILLIAMS_
To enter a name
OK
FIND
^
V
^
V
Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter, twice for
the second, three times for the third. Continue for
lower-case letters. To enter a number, continue
pressing the button until the number appears.
To search alphabetically
To shorten your search, press FIND, then use the tele-
phone dial pad to enter the first letter of a name. When
you press FIND, the first name beginning with that letter
will be displayed.
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Press once to enter “A” (4 times for “a”)
Press twice to enter “B” (5 times for “b”)
Press 3 times to enter “C” (6 times for “c”)
ENTRY HAS BEEN
STORED!
SEARCH FOR
Press dial pad buttons once for the first letter, twice for
the second, three times for the third, as shown on the
previous page.
J_
PAUSE
MENU
MEM
CLEAR
FIND
Press 7 times to enter “2”
2
For example, press 5 (JKL) once to find Jack, twice to
find Kevin, or three times to find Linda.
The cursor moves to the right when you press another
dial pad button or the > button. Press > twice to
enter a space.
To call a displayed number
JACK
• Press CLEAR to erase letters if you make a mistake.
123-555-4321
When you find the entry you want, press PHONE (or
SPEAKER) to dial. Or press EDIT to modify the entry
(see next page).
• Press 1 repeatedly to enter an ampersand (&),
FIND
^
V
apostrophe ('), comma (,), period (.), or digit (1).
Shortcut
Storing the entry
Press * at any time while a phonebook entry is
displayed to jump immediately to the Search menu.
Press SAVE to store your new phonebook entry. To
change it later, see page 20.
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Phonebooks
Caller ID Logs
PAT WILLIAMS
555-1234
To dial, edit or delete entries
CHRIS THOMPSON
123-555-6789
11:29 A OCT4
OK
^
^
How Caller ID works
To dial a number
If you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your
local phone company, information about each caller will
be displayed after the first ring.
When any phonebook entry is displayed, press PHONE
(or SPEAKER) to dial the displayed number.
Press DEL to delete entry
Caller’s name
Time of call
Caller’s number
To delete an entry
PAT WILLIAMS
555-1234
Press EDIT, then DEL to display options:
• To delete only the displayed entry, press THIS.
Entry number:
N = New call
# = Old call
CHRIS THOMPSON
123-555-6789
DEL
EDIT
11:29 A OCT4
N01
CID
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• To delete all entries in the phonebook, press ALL .
To confirm your choice, press YES at the
Date of call
confirmation screen, and all entries will be deleted.
Press EDIT to change entry
Handset: 50 entries
Once deleted, entries cannot be recovered.
Your call log holds up to 50 entries. You can review the
call log to find out who has called, return the call with-
out dialing, or copy the caller’s name and number into
your phonebook.
PAT WILLIAMS
555-1234
To edit a listing
Base: 50 entries
DEL
EDIT
Press EDIT twice to modify the entry. You can change
the name or number by following the steps on page 18.
Each log entry is numbered (number 1 is always the most
recent). When the call log is full, the oldest entry is
deleted to make room for new incoming call information.
Select name or number to change
If you answer a call before the information appears on
the screen, it will not be saved in your call log.
PAT WILLIAMS
555-1234
NAME
NUMBER
Handset and base call logs
There are separate Caller ID logs in the handset and the
base. Each call log can store up to 50 entries. Each entry
can contain a number up to 16 digits, and a name up to
16 letters long. The procedure for viewing, dialing,
deleting and transferring call log entries to your phone-
book is the same for both the handset and the base.
About names
If the telephone number of the person calling matches a
number in your phonebook, the name that appears on
screen will match the name as you entered it into your
phonebook. (Example: If “Christine Smith” calls, her
name will appear as “Chris” if this is how you entered it
into your phonebook.)
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Caller ID Logs
Caller ID Logs
CHRIS THOMPSON
123-555-6789
11:29 A OCT4
HANDSET 1
To review your call log
To dial a call log entry
N01
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
CID
^
V
When any Caller ID screen is displayed, press PHONE
(or SPEAKER) to dial the number exactly as it appears
on the screen.
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
CHRIS THOMPSON
123-555-6789
11:29 A OCT4
Dialing options
To return a call
N01
Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code that
may not be required for local calls. If the number
displayed is not in the correct format, you can change
how it is dialed.
OK
Press PHONE (or SPEAKER) to call the person currently
displayed (see next page for important dialing options).
DEL
OPT#
SAVE
^
V
Other options
Select CID, then OPT # to see a list of dialing options.
Press V or ^ to highlight the option you want, then
press DIAL.
CHRIS THOMPSON
123-555-6789
11:29 A OCT4
555-6789
Press CID to display other options:
1-555-6789
N01
123-555-6789
1-123-555-6789
^
DEL: Press to delete. Press THIS to delete the displayed
entry. Press ALL, then YES to delete all entries in the
call log.
DIAL
OK
V
^
V
OPT#: Press to view dialing options (see next page).
Display
previous
entry
Display
next
entry
SAVE: Press to copy the displayed name and number
into your phonebook (see page 18).
555-6789
1-555-6789
123-555-6789
1-123-555-6789
^
DIAL
V
CHRIS THOMPSON
123-555-6789
11:29 A OCT4
N01
Select desired option,
then press to dial
DEL
OPT#
SAVE
Delete entry
(or all entries)
Copy entry to
phonebook
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Answering System Operation
Answering System
Operation
Day and time announcements
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To set day and time
Before playing each message, the answering system
announces the day and time the message was received.
Message capacity
Message counter
The answering system can record up to 99
messages, depending on how long each message is.
Individual messages can be up to 4 minutes long, but
total maximum recording time for all messages is 25
minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until
you delete them.
Before using the answering system, you should follow
the steps at left to set the day and time, so messages
are dated correctly.
Number of messages waiting
(or, during playback, message
number currently playing)
TIME SET
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“Friday, 10:07 am, 2003”
“To change clock,
press Time Set”
The system uses voice prompts to guide you. Each time
you press CHANGE, the day, hour, minute or year
advances by one. When you hear the correct setting,
press TIME SET to move to the next setting.
TIME SET
“Friday”
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Handset access
In addition to the features described in this section, you
can also use your handset to review or delete messages
(see page 30).
CHANGE
To check day and time
“Monday”
You can press TIME SET at any time to hear the
Press until correct day is spoken
TIME SET
current day and time without changing it.
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“10 am”
CHANGE
Press to start or stop message
playback (see page 29)
NOTE: Press and hold CHANGE to advance the minute or year by 10.
“2 pm”
Press until correct hour is spoken
TIME SET
NOTE: After you set the time once, it will thereafter be set automatically
with incoming Caller ID information. The time will be set automatically only if
you subscribe to Caller ID service provided by your local telephone company
(see page 5).
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“07”
Press to turn answering
system on or off
Press to delete message
(see page 29)
CHANGE
“26”
Press to repeat message;
hold to slow playback
(see page 29)
Press to skip message;
hold to speed up playback
(see page 29)
Press until correct minute is spoken
TIME SET
8
9
“2003”
Press to set clock
(see page 25)
Press to record memo (see page 31)
or outgoing announcement (page 26)
@CHANGE
“2004”
Press until correct year is spoken
10
@TIME SET
“Monday, 2:26 pm, 2004”
Press repeatedly to hear
feature options (see page 28)
Press to select or change a
feature option (see page 28)
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A
Outgoing announcements
Announce Only mode
Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear
when calls are answered by the answering system.
In Announce Only mode, callers hear an announcement
but cannot leave messages. This option is useful, for
example, to notify callers that you will be away for an
extended period and request that they call back after a
certain date.
The phone is pre-programmed with an announcement
that answers calls with “Hello. Please leave a message
after the tone.” You can use this announcement, or
replace it with a recording of your own voice.
Elapsed
recording time
(seconds)
“A” is displayed when Announce
Only is activated
Press to stop
recording
MENU
To turn Announce Only on or off
1
MENU
1
2
To record your outgoing announcement
Press MENU repeatedly until you hear “Change
Announce Only.” Then press CHANGE until you hear
the option you want (On or Off). Press PLAY/STOP to
store your selection and exit, or press MENU again to
modify other features (see page 28).
“Change
Announce Only”
“Change
announcement”
Press MENU until you hear “Change announcement.”
Then press RECORD and begin speaking after you hear
“Now recording.” Speak facing the telephone base from
about 9 inches away.
CHANGE
2
(Play/Stop)
“Off”
(Plays announcement
previously recorded)
Elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in the message
window as you record. You can record an announce-
ment up to 90 seconds long. Announcements less than 3
seconds long will not be recorded.
CHANGE
To record your outgoing announcement
3
When Announce Only is turned on, calls are answered
with a pre-recorded announcement that says “We’re
sorry, messages to this number cannot be accepted.”
You can use this announcement, or replace it with a
recording of your own voice.
Or
“On”
RECORD
2
3
4
(Play/Stop)
To delete your outgoing announcement
“Now recording...”
Beep
(Option selected)
Press MENU until you hear “Change announcement,”
then press PLAY/STOP to begin playback. Press DELETE
during playback to delete your announcement.
After turning on the Announce Only feature, follow the
steps on page 26 to record your announcement. Callers
will hear this announcement only when the Announce
Only feature is turned on. Otherwise they will hear the
standard announcement asking them to leave a message.
Speak into microphone
When your announcement is deleted, calls will be
answered with the pre-programmed announcement
described above.
Microphone
4
(Play/Stop)
(Announcement is
played back)
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Number of messages waiting
(or, during playback, message
number currently playing)
Changing feature options
Message playback (at base)
Menu features can be changed to customize how the
answering system operates. Press MENU repeatedly to
hear each feature. Press CHANGE when you hear the
feature you want to modify.
Press PLAY/STOP to hear messages. The system
announces the number of messages, then begins playback.
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If you have new messages waiting, you will hear only the
new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages,
the system will play back all messages (oldest first).
MENU
1
2
Feature options
(Default settings underlined)
Press until desired feature
is heard(see list at right)
Press PLAY/STOP to begin or
end message playback
Announcements
System announces:
Feature description:
• When playback begins, you will hear the number of
messages waiting.
CHANGE
1
(Play/Stop)
“Change Announcement”
Options: [record announcement]
Record your outgoing announcement
(see page 26).
Press until desired selection
is heard
• Before each message, you will hear the day and time
it was received.
“You have [xx] new
and [xx] old messages”
“Change remote access code”
Options: [enter 2-digit code] 19
Enter a 2-digit number (10-99) for remote
access from another phone (see page 33).
Message playback begins. See
options at right.
• After the last message, you will hear “End of messages.”
If the system has less than 5 minutes of recording
time left, you will hear time remaining.
MENU
3
“Change message alert”
Options: On / Off
When on, the telephone beeps every 10
seconds when you have new messages.
Press to set selection and
move to next menu option
2
(Play/Stop)
“Change announce only”
Options: On / Off
When on, callers hear an announcement
but cannot leave messages (see page 27).
Message playback ends.
Options during playback
Or
• Press VOLUME button to adjust speaker volume.
“Change call screening”
Options: On / Off
When on, you can hear callers leave
messages, or answer the call.
• Press SKIP to skip to next message (or hold down to
(Play/Stop)
speed up message playback).
Press to set selection and
exit menu
“Change number of rings”
Options: 2 / 4 / 6 /Toll Saver
Choose number of rings before the system
answers a call. When Toll Saver is active,
the system answers after 2 rings if you
have new messages, and after 4 rings if
you have no new messages.
• Press REPEAT to repeat message currently playing.
Press twice to hear previous message. (Hold down
to slow message playback).
• Press DELETE to delete message being played back.
• Press PLAY/STOP to stop playback.
NOTE: If “F” is flashing in
the message window, memory is
full. You will have to delete some
messages before new ones can
be received.
To delete all messages
NOTE: Press and hold CHANGE to advance the remote access code
number by 10.
To delete all messages, press and hold DELETE while
the phone is idle (not during a call, or during message
playback).
NOTE: New (unheard)
messages cannot be deleted.
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Message playback (at handset)
Recording and playing memos
Follow the steps at left to use your handset to review or
delete voice messages.
Memos are messages you record yourself. They are
saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming
messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to
yourself, or leave a message for someone else if others
in your household use the answering system.
Listening options
Elapsed
recording time
(seconds)
Press to stop
recording
When you select PLAY MESSAGES you will hear messages
through the handset speakerphone. Press SPEAKER to
transfer playback to the handset earpiece for private
review of messages.
HANDSET 1
To record a memo
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
RECORD
1
2
Follow the steps at left to record a memo. Elapsed time
(in seconds) is shown in the message window as you
record. You can record a memo up to 4 minutes long.
Memos less than 1 second long will not be recorded.
“Now recording...”
Playback options
Speak into microphone
CALLS LOG
At the Messages screen, you have several options:
• Press OFF to end message playback.
PLAY MESSAGES
HANDSET SETTINGS
SET TIME
To play back a memo
OK
^
V
• Press < to repeat the message currently playing
Press PLAY/STOP to hear messages and memos (see
page 29 for other options).
(press twice to hear previous message).
• Press > to skip forward to the next message.
• Press DEL to delete the message currently playing.
Microphone
“You have [xx] new
and [xx] old messages”
• Press volume buttons on the side of the handset to
adjust listening volume.
3
MESSAGE PLAYBACK
PRESS OFF TO END
DEL
Beep
(Memo has been
recorded)
Announcements
<
>
• When playback begins, you will hear the number of
messages.
• Before each message, you will hear the day and time
it was received.
Repeat Delete Skip
• After the last message, you will hear “End of mes-
sages.” If the system has less than 5 minutes of
recording time left, you will hear time remaining.
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Dial your telephone number from
any touch-tone phone
1
2
Message window displays
Remote access
When system answers, enter 2-
digit Remote Access Code (“19”
unless you have changed it)
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The message window usually displays the total number of
memos and incoming messages. See list below for
explanation of other displays in this window.
A two-digit security code is required to access your
answering system from any touch-tone phone. This
code is “19” by default; see page 28 to change it.
Enter remote commands
(see list at right)
Message window
3
4
Press to hear new messages (if none are
Play messages
#2
(Flashes when new
Message window displays
new, all play back).
messages are waiting)
0
No messages waiting.
Hang up to end call and save all
undeleted messages
Press to repeat current message. Press
1-8
1-98
Current volume level while adusting volume
Repeat or go back
#4
twice (# 4 # 4) to hear previous message.
Number of messages/memos, or message
currently playing (see page 29).
Press to skip current message and
Skip to next message
#6
10-99
Current Remote Access Code while setting
(see page 28).
advance to next message.
1-99 (counting)
99 (flashing)
Elapsed time while recording a memo (see page 31)
or announcement up to 90 seconds (page 26).
Press to stop any operation
Stop
#5
(stop playback, stop recording).
Memo recording exceeded maximum time of 99
seconds.
Press during playback to delete current
Delete message
#9
F
(flashing)
Memory is full. Messages must be deleted before
new messages can be received.
message.
CL (flashing)
Clock needs to be set (see page 25).
Press to review current outgoing
Review announcement
#7
A
Announce Only mode is on (see page 27).
announcement.
--
System is answering a call, or being accessed
remotely.
Press * 7, wait for beep, then begin
Record announcement
-- (flashing)
On (or) OF
System is being programmed or initialized.
speaking. Press # 5 to stop recording and
*7to begin recording
Displayed for 1 second when any answering
system setting is turned on or off.
hear playback of new announcement.
#5to stop recording
Press * 8, then begin speaking. Press #
Record memo
5 to stop recording.
*8to record
NOTE: If you pause for
#5to stop recording
more than 10 seconds during
remote access, you will hear a
help menu listing all features &
commands. If you issue no
command for another 20 seconds,
the call will end automatically.
Press to turn off answering system.
Turn system off
#0
Incoming calls will no longer be answered.
If off, system will answer after 10 rings. Enter
Turn system on
#0
your access code, then press # 0 to turn on.
Press to hear list of features & commands.
Help Menu
#1
End remote access call (or hang up).
Exit
*0
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Display screen status icons
Alert tones and indicator lights
Handset status icons
Alert tones
“Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep”
(5 quick beeps)
Handset battery is low. Place handset in
base to charge the battery.
Phone in use (external call)
“Beep”
Handset registration or programming
command successfully completed.
Phone in use (intercom call); flashes when handset is being paged
Battery power level (see below)
Ringer off
HANDSET 1
(Single beep)
“Beeeeeeeeep”
(1 long beep)
The handset is out of range. Move closer
to the base.
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
“Beeeeeeeeep”
(1 long beep)
Error tone (current operation has been
unsuccessful; try again).
Answering system is receiving an incoming call
Handset identification number
T
1
Microphone is muted
M
Call is on hold
H
Handset is not yet registered, or searching for base
R
Indicator lights
NEW MESSAGES
Flashes when new
messages are waiting
Base status icons
Battery power level (see below)
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
Ringer off
Battery power levels
Battery fully charged
SPEAKER
On when speakerphone
is in use
Approximately half power remaining
ON/OFF
On when answering
system is on.
MUTE
On when base
microphone is muted.
Battery power is low; should be recharged soon
(flashing) Battery power is very low and must be recharged
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Adding new handsets
Charging spare batteries
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.
Optional spare batteries (sold separately) can be kept charged in the base, for quick
replacement when handset batteries become depleted. For best results, use AT&T
2AA rechargeable batteries (sku 26820).
In the event of a power failure, the charged batteries in the base will allow you to
make and receive calls from the cordless handset for up to 2.5 hours.
Enter base ID, then press OK
Before using a new handset, you must register it with the
base. During registration, you must enter the 15-digit ID
number of the telephone base. To find this number, go to
Spare batteries require at least 24 hours to reach full charge.
ENTER BASE ID
123456789012345
the base, press MENU, scroll down to select DISPLAY
BASE ID, then press OK.
OK
<
Follow the instructions provided with your new handset
to register it for use with your telephone.
The handset provided with your telephone is automatically
registered as Handset 1. Additional handsets will be
assigned numbers in the order they are registered (2, 3, 4,
HANDSET 2
etc.) up to a maximum of eight .
Slide latch left to open battery drawer
REDIAL
MENU
MEM
Insert spare batteries,
then close drawer
Handset 1
Handset 2
Handset 3
Caution: Use only AT&T 2AA
NiCad or NiMH rechargeable
batteries. Do not use AA
alkaline batteries.
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In case of difficulty
In case of difficulty
If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer
•
You were probably out of range. Move closer to the base. Before
placing another call, set the handset in the base for at least 15
seconds.
If you lose a call
while using the
handset
•
•
Make sure batteries are installed and charged correctly (see page 7).
Telephone does
not work at all
•
•
•
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the
system disconnects the call after 4 minutes.
Incomplete
messages
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.
If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system stops
recording and disconnects the call.
•
Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit
and the modular jack.
If the system’s memory becomes full during a message, the system
stops recording and disconnects the call.
•
•
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.
•
Press volume buttons to increase speaker volume.
Make sure that the answering system is on.
Difficulty hear-
ing messages
•
•
System does
not answer
after correct
number of rings
•
•
Make sure the ringer is on (see pages 14-15).
Phone does not
ring
If Toll Saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when
you have new messages waiting (see page 28).
Make sure the telephone line cord and AC adapter are plugged in
properly (see page 6).
•
•
In some cases, the system may be affected by the ringing system
used by the local telephone company.
•
•
•
Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
Move the handset closer to the base.
If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after
10 rings.
You might have too many extension phones on your telephone line to
allow all of them to ring. Try unplugging some of them.
•
You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 25).
“CL” appears in
message window
•
•
•
Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
If you hear
noise or
interference
during a call
You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
•
•
Make sure to enter your Remote Access Code correctly (see page 33).
System does
not respond
to remote
Appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can cause
interference. Try moving the appliance or base to another outlet.
Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a
number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a
touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system.
•
The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating
range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an
upper floor.
commands
•
•
The answering system may not detect the Remote Access Code
while your announcement is playing. Try waiting until the announce-
ment is over before entering the code.
•
•
If the buttons don’t work, try placing the handset in the base for at
least 15 seconds.
There may be noise or interference on the phone line you are using.
Press dial-pad buttons firmly.
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 your
wiring or local service. Call your local telephone service company.
•
•
When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a
normal tone of voice, about 9 inches from the base.
Announcement
message is not
clear
Make sure there is no “background” noise (TV, music, etc.) while you
are recording.
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Appendix
Appendix
Index
Index
A
E
N
S
AC adapter, 6
Access code, 28, 33
Alert tones, 35
Elapsed time, 26, 31
Ending calls, 10, 11
Error tones, 35
Names,
Search for name, 19
Security codes, 28, 33
Skip, 29, 30
Spare batteries, 37
Speakerphone, 10, 11
enter into phonebook, 18
search for, 19
New , 36
Answering calls, 10, 11
Answering system, 24
announce only, 27
delete messages, 29, 30
feature options, 28
handset access, 30
outgoing announcement, 26
memos, 31
message window, 32
play messages, 29, 30
remote access, 33
remote access code, 28, 33
Antenna, 7
F
Number of rings before answer, 28
Flash (switchhook flash), 12
O
T
H
On/off button, 24
Operating range, 5
Outgoing announcement, 26
Out of range, 5, 14
Technical specifications, 42
Time, 16, 25
Timers,
recording announcement, 26
recording memo, 31
Tones,
base tones & alerts, 35
handset tones & alerts, 35
send tones during call, 12
Troubleshooting, 38
Hands-free use, 10, 11
Headphone, 9
Hold, 10, 11
P
I
Paging, 13
Phonebooks,
Incoming call log, 21
Incoming calls, answering, 10, 11, 13
Incoming messages, 24
Indicator lights, 35
dial number, 20
edit entries, 20
name search, 19
new entries, 18
Playback (messages), 29, 30
Problems, 38
B
Intercom, 13
V
Battery charging, 7, 37
Battery installation, 7
Belt clip, 9
L
Voice mail, 24-33
Volume controls, 12
Last number redial, 10, 11
Low battery, 7
C
Q
Call logs, 21-23
M
Quick reference guide, 2-3
Caller ID, 5, 21
Making calls, 10, 11
Memos, 31
Menus, 2, 14-16
Message alert, 28
Messages, 24-33
Microphone, 26, 31
Mute, 10, 11
R
add entries to phone directory, 22
delete entries, 22
dial entries, 22, 23
Call screening, 28
CID, 21
Receiving calls, 10, 11
Recharging, 7, 37
Redial, 10, 11
Repeat, 29, 30
Ring silencing, 12
Ring tone options, 14, 15
Conference calls, 10, 11
D
Day/time, 25
Delete Call Log entries, 22
Delete redial entries, 10, 11
Dialing,
manual dialing, 12
phonebook dialing, 20
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Technical specifications
Remote access wallet card
Your package includes a handy wallet card to help you remember access commands
you can use to control your answering system from any touch-tone telephone.
RF Frequency Band
(Handset to Base)
2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz
If you misplace this card, just clip and save the card below.
RF Frequency Band
(Base to Handset)
2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz
Channels
95
Channel Spacing
Output Power
864 KHz
3 dBm
Operating Temperature
32°F — 122°F
0°C – 50°C
Base Unit Voltage
(AC Voltage, 60Hz)
96 — 127 Vrms
7 Vdc @900 mA
2 x 1.2V @800 mA
Cut along dotted line
Base Unit Voltage
(AC Adapter Output)
Call your phone number, then enter
your 2-digit access code (preset to 19).
Handset Voltage
Action
Remote Command
Voice help menu ......................#1
Play messages ............................#2
Repeat message ........................#4
Skip message..............................#6
Stop..............................................#5
Save messages............................Hang up
Fold here
Delete message ........................#9while message plays
Review announcement ............#7
Record announcement............*7speak after beep
#5
Record memo............................*8speak after prompt
to stop
to stop
#5
End remote access call............*0(or hang up)
Turn system off ........................#0(enter again to turn on)
Turn system on ........................If off, system answers after 10 rings.
Enter # 0, then access code to turn
system on.
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