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USER’S MANUAL
Pa rt 2
2.4 GHz Cordless T e l e p h o n e
Answering System 2256/1256
with Caller ID/Call W a i t i n g
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Part 1 — Important
Product Information
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Visit us at www.telephones.att.com © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&TCorp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 1AT&T 05/03
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CONTENTS Dial a Number BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . 1 in Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Edit a Number/Name About Caller Identification in Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . 31 (Caller ID). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Delete a Number/Name About the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . 2 in Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . 33 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CALLER ID OPERATION . . . . . . 35 Charging Stand Installation . . . . . .
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN P a rts List Your box should include: This User’s Quick Manual Start Guide Wallet Base unit Card Handsets Charging stand Power adapter Telephone line cords NiCd battery packs 1
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About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact your phone service provider if: • You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting,but as separate services (you may need combined service) • You have only Cal
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INSTALLATION C h a rging Stand Installation NOTE: Install the charging stand away from electronic ¥ equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Standard electrical outlet Table/Desk Installation NOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic equipment, such ¥ as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat,
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3 Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 3301, SKU# 91076. a) Remove battery b) Plug the battery pack compartment cover by connector into handset. pressing on indentation Place the battery pack and and sliding downward. wires in the compartment. c ) Replace cover by sliding it on its t ra ck up over b a t t e ry case until it snaps f i rm ly into place. 4 Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base. • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the
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Belt Clip You can remove the belt clip from the handset. b) Press tabs a) Slide c) To remove, on belt clip down lift one into slots into side on back of grooves with your to attach. handset to thumbnail reattach. and push back. H e a d s e t You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Plug the headset into the jack located on the right side of the handset (under the small rub
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Wall Installation 1 Press the tabs as indicated (figure a). 2 Flip the base extension open (figure b). 3 Run the line cord and the power cord through the opening in the figure a base extension and plug them into the jacks on the phone. (figure c). 4 Connect the telephone line cord (figure e). figure b 5 Connect the power cord (figure e). The ON/OFF light goes on,and flashes in the message window. Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–311
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TELEPHONE FEATURE SETUP NOTE: This section directs you through setting ¥ up telephone features only. To set up and use the answering system, see ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE beginning on page 41. F e a t u re Setup Menu NOTE: When you follow the directions to “Clear ¥ Message Waiting”or “Set Dial Method” you change settings for both handsets. All other features must be set separately at each handset. Press to enter the Feature Setup menu.Use or to choose features,then press to save y
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Ring V o l u m e Adjust the volume of the handset r i n ge r. Setting vo l u m e to t u rns the ri n ger off and displays the r i n ger off icon ( ) on scre e n . The default setting is . 1 Press . The screen displays 2 Press or until the screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays 4 Use the keypad to enter a volume setting ( – ) — OR — Press or to hear samples of ring volumes. 5 Press to save desired setting. 8
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Ring Pattern The external ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when you have an outside call. The internal ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when you have an intercom call from another registered handset (if installed). External ring pattern default setting is ; internal ring pattern default setting is . 1 Press . The screen displays 2 Press or until the screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays 4 Press or then to choose or . 5 Use the keypad to enter a ring pattern selection ( – )
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Key Click When this feature is on,each key press makes a sound. Default setting is . 1 Press . The screen displays 2 Press or until the screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays the current setting. 4 Press or to select . — OR — Press or to select . 5 Press to save the displayed setting. 1 0
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Handset Name You can customize the handset to display a name or word of your choice (up to 16 characters) in place of • idle screen and • (during intercom calls). The default setting is . 1 Press . The screen displays 2 Press or until the screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays 4 Use the keypad and the c h a rt on page 28 to enter a handset name. 5 Press to save the displayed name. To change the name again at any time,simply repeat Steps 1-5. NOTE: Each handset must have a unique name.
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Language Setting You can set each registered handset so the display appears in English,Spanish or French. The default setting is . 1 Press . The screen displays 2 Press or until the screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays the current language 4 Press or to scroll through the language choices. 5 Press to save the displayed language. The screen returns to NOTE: The display will appear in the language ¥ you have selected. 1 2
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Clear Message W a i t i n g If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail service,and the message waiting indicator remains on even after you have reviewed all messages, follow the directions below to turn off the indicator. NOTE: These steps will clear the message waiting ¥ indicator for both handsets. 1 Press . The screen displays 2 Press or until the screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays 4 Press to confirm and remove the message waiting indicator — OR — Press to exit the me
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Set Dial Method NOTE: When you change the dial method ¥ setting, both handsets are affected. This phone comes set for touch tone ( ) dialing. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you must set the dial method to . 1 Press . The screen displays 2 Press or until the screen displays the current setting 3 Press . The screen displays the current setting 4 Press or to select — OR — Press or to select . 5 Press to save the displayed setting. 1 4
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TELEPHONE OPERATION Idle Scr e e n When the handset is within range of the base and not on a call or in Feature Setup mode,the screen displays If you assign a name to the handset (see “Handset Name”on page 11),that name will be displayed instead of . Make a Call 1 Press , then dial the number — OR — Dial the number, then press . 2 To end the call,press again — OR — Place the handset in the base. Answer a Call 1 Press to answer a call. 2 To end the call,press again — OR — Place the handset i
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Call T i m e r When the handset is on a call,the screen displays a timer and whether the call is external or internal (intercom). For example: S p e a k e r p h o n e When the handset speakerphone is activated, you can use the phone hands-free. Stand the handset on a flat surface (not in the base) and continue your conversation. Make a Call 1 Press , then dial the number — OR — Dial the number, then press . 2 To end the call,press — OR — Place the handset in the base. Answer a Call 1 Press to a
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R e d i a l The last five phone numbers dialed at the handset are stored in redial memory. Press repeatedly until the number you want to call is displayed then,press to dial the displayed number — OR — Press , then press repeatedly until the number you want to call is displayed. Press to dial the displayed number. Press to end the call. Flash/Call W a i t i n g If you subscribe to Call Waiting service with your local telephone service provider, you can answer a new incoming call without losi
