AT&T 2455 - Manual

Belt Clip Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional) . Headset You can use this telephone hands-free when you install a 2.5 mm headset(purchased separately). Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of the handset(under the small rubber f lap). Do not force the connection, bu...

FEATURE SETTINGS 7 Handset Softkeys Press the softkey below the operation displayed on the screen to selectthat operation. For example, to enter the menu, press the center softkey. Telephone Feature Setup 1 Make sure the handset is off. 2 Use the softkey to select MENU . 3 Use the softkey to highlig...

Handset Features Feature Directions Ringer Volume You can adjust the ringer volume to four settings or off. Use the softkeys to adjust the volume down or up, orto turn the ringer off. You will hear a volume sampleeach time you change the setting, and the screendisplays the volume level. Select OK to...

TELEPHONE OPERATION 9 Redial 1 Use the softkey to select RDL . 2 Use the softkeys to scroll through the last five numbers dialed. 3 Press P to call the highlighted number. Make a Call Press P , then dial the number — OR — Dial the number (it will be displayedon the screen), thenpress P . Flash/Call ...

TELEPHONE OPERATION 10 Volume 1 During a call, select VOLUME , then use the softkeys to adjust the earpiece volume. 2 Select OK to save the setting for future calls. Mute Mute allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the caller from hearing you. 1 Use the softkey to select MUTE . The screen alte...

TELEPHONE OPERATION 11 Handset Icons Icon Description Line in Use On steadily with no number next to it when a parallel set isin use. On steadily with one or more numbers next to it to showwhich extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on outside call...

TELEPHONE OPERATION 13 Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed bythe Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset andbase can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary withthe locations of the base and handset, the weather, ...

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 14 You can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names in memory. Store a Number and Name in Memory 1 Start from the “idle” screen. 2 Begin entering the number you wantto store. Use the PAUSE softkey to enter a dialing pause if you wish.Select MEM when finished. 3 The screen displ...

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 15 View a Memory Number 1 Start from the “idle” screen.Select MEM . 2 The screen displays: 3 Use the and softkeys to scroll through memory inalphabetical order — OR — Select FIND , then enter the first few letters of the name and select FIND again to search. The closest match alp...

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 16 Delete a Memory Number 1 Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” 2 Select EDIT . 3 Select DEL . 4 Select THIS to delete the displayed entry — OR — Select ALL to delete the entire memory. 5 If you selected ALL , the screen displays ARE YOU SURE? . Select YES to delete th...

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 17 Edit a Memory Number 1 Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” 2 Select EDIT . 3 Select EDIT . 4 Select to move the cursor to whereyou want to begin editing the phonenumber. 5 Select MORE for more editing choices. 6 Select DEL to delete numbers, then enter new numbers. ...

Handset to Handset 1 Press I on the handset. 2 Press the number of the handset youare calling (for example, press 2 for Handset 2) — OR — Use the softkeys to scroll to thehandset you are calling, then select OK . 3 The responding handset presses I to answer your signal. 4 To end the intercom connect...

19 INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Announced Transfer Advise another person that you are transferring a call. 1 Press H to put the call on hold. 2 Press I . 3 Enter the number of the handset ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) where you are sending the call — OR — Use the softkeys to scroll to the handset where you are s...

CALLER ID OPERATION 20 View Calls Log The handset stores up to 50 Caller Identification records in the Calls Log,with the most recent records displayed first. 1 Select MENU . 2 Select CALLS LOG . The screen display is similar to: 3 Select or to scroll through the Calls Log. 4 To exit Calls Log, pres...

CALLER ID OPERATION 21 Display Dial Options Display up to four possible dialing strings for the number in Calls Log. 1 Follow the directions to “View Calls Log.” 2 Select CID . The screen display is similar to: 3 Select OPT# . 4 Select or to highlight the number as you want it to be dialed. 5 To cal...

Store Call Record in Telephone Memory NOTE: Only call records with telephone numbers will be stored in the telephone memory. 1 Follow the directions to “View Calls Log.” 2 Select CID . 3 Select SAVE . The number is stored in the memory. 4 To exit Calls Log, press O . CALLER ID OPERATION 22

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE 23 Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voiceconfirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touchtone phone can select...

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 to leave a message in the appropriate mailbox. 1 Press U until you hear “Set outgoing message.” 2 Press d . After you hear “Now record...

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE 25 Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up a feature and thenmove on to set up another feature. 1 Make sure the answering system is on. 2 Press and release U until you hear the system announce the feature you want ...

Listen To, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them,and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, andannouncements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). After playing a message, the system announces the day and time it wasreceived. While ...

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE 27 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 duri...

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...

29 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Remote Access Commands Function: Command: Play messages in Press # , then the appropriate mailbox a mailbox number ( 1 , 2 , or 3 ). The system plays new messages. If there are no newmessages, the system plays old messages. Repeat a message Press # 4...

HEADLINE LEFT HEADLINE L-SUB 30 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 every night. Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged for up to fiv...

BATTERIES 31 Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries. Dispose of batteries in a safe manner. Consult your local waste disposal company for disposal information. Donot burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned it couldexplode and if punctured it could release corrosive material which coul...

BATTERIES 32 Power Fail Operation You can use your cordless phone during a power outage when a fullycharged battery is installed in the base unit (see “Spare Battery”). Thisbattery will provide enough power for you to make and receive calls for upto five hours. NOTE: When using the spare battery bac...

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 33 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:...

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY 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 y...

PERF . PERF . fold Ans w ering System 2455 Remote Commands T o connect with your answering system: 1 Dial y our telephone n umber fr om a touc h tone phone. 2 When the system ans w er s, pr ess # ,then enter y our Remote Access Code (pr eset to 19). 3 W ithin tw o seconds, enter a r emote command fr...