AT&T 2255 - Manual

INSTALLATION 3 4 Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base (or the spare charger). • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge, thebattery will charge in eight hours. 5 Check for dial tone. • After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press P ; you sho...

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 powercord through the opening in thebase extension (figure c). 4 Connect the telephone line cord (figure c). 5 Connect the power cord (figure c).The ANSWER ON/OFF light ...

FEATURE SETUP 5 Feature Setup Menu NOTE: When you follow the directions to “Clear Message Waiting” or “Set Dial Mode” you change settings for both handsets. All other featuresmust be set separately at each handset. Press S to enter the Feature Setup menu. Use < or > to choose features, then pr...

Ring Volume Adjust the volume of the handset ringer. Setting volume to 0 turns the ringer off. Default setting is 3 . 1 Press S . 2 Press < until the screen displays 3 Press S . The screen displays 4 Use the keypad to enter a volume setting ( 0 – 6 ) — OR — Press < or > to hear ring volumes...

Auto Answer When this feature is on, an incoming call is connected when you lift thehandset from the base or the charger (you don’t have to press P ). If the handset is not in the base or charger, you do have to press P to answer a call, regardless of the setting. The default setting is OFF . 1 Pres...

Key Lock When this feature is on, the keypad cannot be used to dial calls. You canstill answer calls, but when the call is ended, the keypad lock is reactivated.The key lock icon is displayed on the screen when this feature is activated.The default setting is OFF . NOTE: To make an emergency call wh...

Set Dial Mode NOTE: When you change the dial mode setting, BOTH handsets are affected. This phone comes set for touch tone ( DTMF ) dialing. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, set the dial mode to PULSE . 1 Press S . 2 Press < until the screen displays 3 Press S . The screen displays 4 Pres...

11 TELEPHONE OPERATION Making a Call 1 Press P , then dial the number — OR — Dial the number,then press P . 2 Press P again to end the call. Answering a Call 1 Press P to answer a call. 2 Press P again to end the call. NOTE: If you have the Auto Answerfeature turned on,you can answer acall by liftin...

Conference Calling 1 If one handset is already on a call, you can connect the secondhandset to the call by pressing P . 2 Disconnect either or both handsets by pressing P . Mute 1 During a telephone conversation, mute the handset microphone bypressing . The other party will by unable to hear anythin...

This telephone can store up to 20 telephone numbers and names. Storinga number and name in one handset automatically stores it in both. Storing a Number and Name in Phone Book 1 Press S . 2 Press < until the screen displays 3 Press S . 4 Press < to select STORE . The screen displays 5 Press S ...

Dialing a Number in Phone Book 1 Press m . 2 Enter the first letter of the stored name, then scroll using < or > — OR — Press < or > to scroll through memory locations. 3 Press P to dial the displayed number. Editing a Number/Name in Phone Book 1 Press m . 2 Press < or > to scroll ...

16 NOTE: Caller ID information is stored in both handsets. Removing a call record from one handset also removes it from the other. Reviewing Call History 1 Press S twice. The screen displays the most recent call in call history (call 1 is the most recent call). 2 Press < or > to scroll through...

Storing a Call Record in Phone Book You can store a number received by Caller ID in the telephone phone book. 1 Press S twice. The screen displays the most recent call in call history (call 1 is the most recent call). 2 Press < or > to scroll through call history. 3 Press S to store displayed ...

18 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voiceconfirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. Set the Clock 1 With answering system on, press U until the system announces, “Change clock.” 2 Press S unt...

19 Record Your Announcement NOTE: If you have assigned different mailboxes to different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press * 1 , * 2 , or * 3 while the announcement is playing to leave a message in the appropriatemailbox. Remember to leave a few seconds blank at the end of...

Call Screening/Intercept 1 Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playbackvolume control above level 1 so you can hear the caller’s message. 2 If you decide to take the call, press P on the handset. 3 If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and theannouncement do...

Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tonephone. 1 Dial your telephone number. 2 When the system answers, press # , then enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 19). The system beeps twice. 3 Within two seconds, enter a remote command (s...

Remote Access Commands (continued) Function Command: Record memo Press * 8 ; then mailbox number where you want memo recorded; speak afterbeep; press # 5 to exit. End remote access call Press * 0 . Turn system off Press # 0 ; the system announces, “machine off.” Press # 0 again to turn the system ba...

Battery Life Battery life depends on how far the handset is from the base, and otherenvironmental conditions. NOTE: For optimum performance, charge your handset on the base or charger every night. Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged for up to three days. A fullycharg...

Replace the Handset Battery Pack 1 Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2422, SKU# 23402. 2 Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base or charger. • Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. After the first charge,the battery will charge in eight hours. BATTERIES 2...

If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below.For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase . If the phone does not work at all, check these items first: • Make sure the power co...

If you hear noise or interference when using the phone: • You may be out of range. Move closer to the base. • Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base cansometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base toanother outlet. • The layout of your home or office may...

If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed during Call Waiting: • You should call your service provider to confirm that you subscribe toa combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service. • Caller ID information received during Call Waiting is displayed only onthe handset that is in use. The ...

If the system does not respond to commands from a remote touch tone phone: • Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial anumber, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead, the phone isnot a touch tone telephone. • The answering system may not detect the Remote Access Co...