AT&T 1856 - Manual

Getting started VOLUME During a call, press VOLUME or VOLUME to adjust listening volume (page 11). MUTE Press to silence the microphone. Press again to resume conversation (page 11). SPEAKER Press to turn the speakerphone on or off (begin or end a call) (page 10). Quick reference guide CID When the ...

Getting started Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service.Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following: User's manual Quick start guide Telephone base with wall mount bracket attached Handset ...

Getting started Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a standard wall plate. Avoid placing the telephone base too close to: • Excessive heat sources.• Excessive dust so...

Getting started 4 5 2 1 3 Telephone base installation NOTES: • Use only the power adapter supplied with this product or equivalent. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com , or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 . • Be sure to use an el...

Getting started Installation options Tabletop installation position Wall installation position NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall installation positions. Telephone outlet mounting plate with mounting studs. 1. To remove the bracket, hold the telephone base in both...

Getting started Installation options 3. Connect the telephone line cord and power adapter to the jacks on the back of the telephone base. Bundle the telephone line cord, and secure it with a twist tie before placing it inside the bracket. Please see the picture on the right. 4. Plug the power adapte...

Telephone operation Telephone settings You can change settings to program how the telephone works.Press CID SETUP repeatedly until the feature you want is displayed. Press CID or CID to change settings. Press CID SETUP again to accept the new setting and move to next feature. Press FLASH at any time...

Telephone operation Options while on calls To adjust listening volume While on calls, press VOLUME to adjust the listening volume.There are eight volume levels for the speakerphone, and four levels for the handset. Press VOLUME or VOLUME once to increase or lower the listening volume by one level. F...

Directory Directory Memory capacity The telephone can store up to 12 (three one-touch and nine speed dial) numbers in memory locations for quick dialing. Each memory location can store a number up to 24 digits. Timeouts and error messages If you pause for too long while creating an entry, the proced...

Directory Speed dialing You can enter nine speed dial numbers of up to 24 digits. Each number is stored in a one-digit speed dial location (1-9). To store a number in speed dial 1. Press PROG/ MEM . 2. Enter a telephone number (up to 24 digits), or import one by pressing REDIAL . 3. Press PROG/ MEM ...

Caller ID history Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has a caller ID function with call waiting feature which works with service from your local telephone company.Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name a n d te le p h o n e n u m b e r o f t h e c a l le r b efo re...

Caller ID history How caller ID works If you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your local telephone company, information about each caller will be displayed between the first and second ring. Information about the last 50 incoming calls is stored in the call history. You can review the call...

To review the call history To review the call history Press CID or CID to display the most recent call.Press CID or CID repeatedly to scroll through the list of earlier calls. To return a call To dial a number currently displayed, press DISPLAY DIAL and then lift the handset or press SPEAKER (see be...

Delete or copy an entry To copy an entry into memory To c o p y a d i s p l a y e d n u m b e r i n t o m e m o r y, press PROG/ MEM . The name and time will be removed, and the telephone number will remain in the screen. Press PROG/ MEM again, ENTER LOCATION? will appear in the screen. Enter a memo...

Answering system operation Message counter NOTE: The answering system must be on to review or change settings. Message guard™ is a trademark of Advanced American Telephones. MSG# 4 Number of messages (or during playback, message number cur-rently playing). 19 Answering system operation Message capac...

Answering system operation Answering system mode The answering system’s default factory setting is ON in order to answer and record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do, the answering system will not answer calls or record incoming messages. To turn the answering system off...

Answering system operation Day & time announcements To set day and time Before playing each message, the answering system announces the day and time the message was received. Before using the answering system, follow the steps on the left to set the day and time, so messages are dated correctly....

Answering system operation Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages call-ers hear when calls are answered by the answering system.The telephone is pre-programmed with an announce-ment. If the telephone is set up to record messages, it answers calls with “Hello, please leave a m...

Answering system operation Announce only mode In announce only mode, callers can hear your 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.If you do not rec...

Answering system operation Changing feature options When the answering system is on, you can customize how the system operates. Press and hold TAS SETUP to begin, then press repeatedly to hear each feature. Press SKIP or REPEAT to change the setting of any fea- ture. Or press PLAY /STOP to exit. Fea...

Answering system operation What is priority call code? If a caller enters your priority call code while your announce- ment is playing, you’ll be alerted with a spe- cial tone so you can answer the call. If the call is not answered, you will hear " the machine will now hang up. " The code is...

Answering system operation Message playback Press PLAY/ STOP to listen to only new (unheard) messages. Press and hold PLAY/ STOP to listen to all messages (oldest first). Announcements during message playback • Before each message, you will hear the day and time it was received. • After the last mes...

Answering system operation To record & play memos Memos are messages you record by yourself. 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.Memos are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming mes...

Answering system operation To record & play a phone conversation While on a call on the handset, you can record a telephone conversation to be stored as an incoming message.Recorded telephone conversations are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. To record a phone conve...

Answering system operation Message counter displays The message counter usually displays the total number of memos and incoming messages. See the list below for explanations of other displays in this counter. Message counter displays 0 No messages. 1-99 Number of messages/memos, or message number cu...

Answering system operation Remote access A three-digit security code is required to access your answering system from any touch-tone telephone. This code is 500 by default, see Changing feature options (page 24) to change it. NOTE: If you pause for more than 15 seconds during remote access, you will...

Appendix Display screen messages, tones & lights Screen icons Ringer is off.New call received.Repeat call from the same number.Call number.Error (current operation has been unsuc- cessful, try again). NEWREP No.ERR MSG#CL Message number.The clock is not set. “Beep-Beep-Beep” (three quick beeps, ...

Appendix My telephone does not work at all. Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 . There is no dial tone. • First, tr...

Appendix Troubleshooting The answering s y s t e m d o e s not respond to r e m o t e c o m -mands. • Make sure your remote access code is correct (page 30).• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone telephone. When dialing a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, then it is not a tou...

Appendix Important product information Especially about corded telephones • Electrical power: The telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet. The electrical outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off, or if ...

Appendix FCC and ACTA information If this equipment was approved for connection to the telephone net-work prior to July 23, 2001, it complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. If the equipment was approved after that date, it complies with the Part 68 rules and with ...

Appendix FCC and ACTA information 3. Repair instructions If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equip-ment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, fo...

Appendix Part 15 of FCC rules Some telephone equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, may cause interference to radio and television reception. This product has been tested and found to meet the standards for a class B digital device,...

Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: In the United States of America, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866...

Appendix Limited warranty 6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must: a. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and b. Include “valid proof of purchase” (...

Technical specifications Operation temperature Telephone voltage (AC adapter input) AC120V 60Hz 5W 44 Telephone voltage (AC adapter output) AC6V @350mA Appendix 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C

A Alert tones, 31 Answering calls, 10Answering system, 19-30 C Call history, 8Call intercept, 20Call screening, 20Caller ID, 15 copy an entry into memory, 18 delete entries, 18 dial entries, 17 with call waiting, 8 Contrast, 8 D Delete entries, 18 Dialing, one-touch dialing, 14 speed dialing, 13 Dir...

Appendix Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone. Remote access wallet card Cut along dotted line Fold card here Action Remote command Play all messages ................................................... 1 Play new messa...