Page 3 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . 1 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1About Caller Identification (Caller ID). . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About the Call Log . . . . . . . . 2About Adding Handsets . . . . . 2 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . 3 Base Installation . . . . . . . . . . 3Headset...
Page 4 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; P a rts List
1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN P a rts List Your box should include: This User’sManual QuickStartGuide Base unit NiCd battery pack Handset Telephoneline cord Poweradapter
Page 5 - About the Call Log
2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works withservice 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...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; Base Installation
3 INSTALLATION Base Installation ¥ NOTE: Install the base unit away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or micr owave ovens.Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. 1 Connect the power cord to the base and an electricaloutlet not controlled by a wall switch. U...
Page 8 - Headset
5 Headset You can use this telephone hands-free when you install any industry standard 2.5 mmheadset (purchased separately).For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.Plug the headset into the jacklocated on the right side of the handset (under the smallrubber flap). Do not force theconnection,...
Page 9 - F e a t u re Setup Menu; FEATURE SETUP
6 F e a t u re Setup Menu ¥ NOTE: When you follow the directions to “Clear Message Waiting”or “Set Dial Method” you changesettings for ALL registered handsets and the base.All other features must be set separately at eachhandset and the base. (See “About AddingHandsets”on page 2 for details about ad...
Page 10 - Ring Vo l u m e
Page 11 - Ring Pattern
8 Ring Pattern The external ring pattern sets which ringer you hearwhen you have an outside call. The intercom ringpattern sets which ringer you hear when you havean intercom call from the base or a registered handset.External ring pattern default setting is ; intercom ringpattern default setting is...
Page 12 - Key Click
9 Key Click (Handset Only) 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 4 Press or to select . — OR — Press or to select . 5 Press to save the displayed setting.
Page 13 - Handset Name
1 0 Handset Name (Handset Only) You can customize the handset to display a name orword of your choice (up to 16 characters) in place of • on the 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...
Page 14 - Language Setting
1 1 Language Setting You can set each registered handset and the base sothe 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 cur rent language 4 Press or to scroll through the...
Page 15 - Clear Message Wa i t i n g
1 2 Clear Message Wa i t i n g If you subscribe to telephone company voice mailservice,and the message waiting indicator remains on even after you ha ve reviewed all messa ges, followthe directions below to turn off the indicator. ¥ NOTE: These steps will clear the message waiting indicator for ALL ...
Page 16 - Set Dial Method
1 3 Set Dial Method ¥ NOTE: When you change the dial method setting ALL registered handsets and the base are affected.(See “About Adding Handsets”on page 2 fordetails about additional handsets.) This phone comes set for touch tone ( ) dialing. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you must set th...
Page 17 - TELEPHONE OPERATION; Idle Screen; At the Handset; At the Base
1 4 TELEPHONE OPERATION Idle Screen When the handset is within range of the base and thehandset and the base are not on a call or in FeatureSetup mode,the screen displays If you assign a name to the handset (see “HandsetName”on page 10),that name will be displayed instead of . Make a Call At the Han...
Page 18 - Answer a Call; Volume
1 5 Answer a Call At the Handset 1 Press to answer a call . 2 To end the call,press again — OR — Place the handset in the base. At the Base 1 Press to answer a call. The SPEAKER light will go on. 2 To end the call,press again. The SPEAKER light will go of f. Volume You can adjust the volume of what ...
Page 19 - Make a Call; Switch Between Handset and Handset Speakerphone
1 6 Call Timer When the handset or base is on a call,the screendisplays a timer and whether the call is external orintercom. For example: Handset Speakerphone When the handset speakerphone is activated, you canuse the phone hands-free. Stand the handset on a flatsurface (not in the base) and continu...
Page 20 - Redial
1 7 Redial ¥ NOTE: While scrolling through redial memory you can press to ex i t . At the Handset The last five phone numbers dialed at the handset are stored in handset redial memor y.Press repeatedly until the number you want to call is displa yed,then press or to dial the displayed number — OR — ...
Page 21 - M u t e
1 8 Flash/Call Waiting If you subscribe to Call Waiting service with your localtelephone service pr ovider, you can answer a newincoming call without losing your cur rent call. 1 Press to connect to the new call when you receive a call-waiting signal . 2 Press again to return to the original call. ¥...
Page 22 - Handset Locator; Te m p o r a ry Tone Dialing
1 9 Handset Locator ¥ NOTE: If you have installed additional AT & T 2300 handsets (purchased sep a ra t e ly) with yo u r2355 telep h o n e , selecting will signal A L L idle re gi s t e red handsets. To page the handset(s) from the base: 1 Press . 2 Use or to scroll through the list of register...
Page 23 - DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES
2 0 DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES SCREEN DISPLAYS: WHEN: You have an incoming phone call (without Caller ID). You have an incoming intercom call.The screen also shows the calling location (for example, ). This handset is not registered to the base. A new uncharged battery has been installed. Place the han...
Page 24 - DISPLAY SCREEN ICONS
2 1 DISPLAY SCREEN ICONS THIS ICON: INDICATES: The ringer is turned off at this location(See “Ring Volume”on page 7 for details.) The battery needs to be recharged. (Handset only) The Caller ID information displayed is an unreviewed call. NEW There are unreviewed calls in the call log.
Page 25 - BASE LIGHTS
2 2 BASE LIGHTS LIGHT: STATUS: INDICATES: CHARGING on Handset is in the base charging f lashing The base is registering to thehandset SPEAKER on Base speaker phone is in use MUTE on Call is muted at base
Page 26 - TONES AND WHAT THEY MEAN
2 3 TONES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TONE: INDICATES: Three quick beeps Handset is out of range of the base One double beep Handset has failed to register with base Two double beeps Handset battery char ge is low One beep Handset registration is complete
Page 27 - INTERCOM OPERATION; Intercom Calls; F rom the Handset
INTERCOM OPERATION 2 4 ¥ NOTE: If you have installed additional AT&T 2300 Expansion Handsets with your AT&T 2355Telephone, the following features can also be usedbetween registered handsets.(See “About AddingHandsets”on page 2 for more information.) Intercom Calls You can mak e intercom call...
Page 29 - Transfer a Call
2 6 Transfer a Call You can transfer a call from the base or a handset to another location and announce the caller. 1 Press on the handset or on the base. Your call is put on hold and thescreen displays. 2 Use or to scroll through the list of destinations. 3 When the desired location is highlighted,...
Page 30 - F o rw a rd a Call
2 7 F o rw a rd a Call You can fo r wa rd a call f rom the base or a handset toanother location without announcing the caller. 1 Press on the handset or on the base. Your call is put on hold and the screen displays 2 Use or to scroll through the list of destinations. 3 Press when the desired destina...
Page 31 - C o n f e rence Calling
2 8 C o n f e rence Calling 1 If one location is already on a call, you canconnect the other location (or a secondhandset,if installed) to the call by pressing on the base or on the handset — OR — You can first intercom another handset bypressing on the base or on the handset,then press on the base ...
Page 32 - PHONEBOOK; S t o re a Number and Name in Phone Book
2 9 PHONEBOOK This telephone can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names. Phone book entries a re stored in alphab e t i c a l order. Storing a name and number atthe base or at any registered handset automaticallystores it at all locations. Making phone book changesat any location automatically m...
Page 34 - Keypad Characters; D i a l
3 1 Keypad Characters D i a l P re s s e s K e y 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 space 1 A B C 2 a b c D E F 3 d e f G H I 4 g h i J K L 5 j k l M N O 6 m n o P Q R S 7 p q r s T U V 8 t u v W X Y Z 9 w x y z 0 * ? ! / ( ) # ’ , - . &
Page 35 - Dial a Number in Phone Book
3 2 Dial a Number in Phone Book 1 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entr y.Skip to Step 5 . — OR — Press . The screen displays 2 Press . The screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays 4 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entry and looks similar to 5 Enter the first le...
Page 36 - Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book
3 3 Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book 1 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entry.Skip to Step 5 . — OR — Press . The screen displays 2 Press . The screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays 4 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entry and looks similar to 5 Enter the firs...
Page 38 - Delete a Number/Name from Phone Book
3 5 Delete a Number/Name from Phone Book 1 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entry.Skip to Step 5 . — OR — Press . The screen displays 2 Press . The screen displays 3 Press . The screen displays 4 Press . The screen displays the first phone book entry and looks similar to 5 Enter the ...
Page 40 - CALLER ID OPERATION
3 7 If you subscribe to Caller ID service with your local phone serviceprovider, this phone stores all incoming calls with valid Caller IDinformation in the call log. Name, number, time and date information can all be stored,if they are sent with the call. Calls are automaticallystored in the order ...
Page 41 - Review Call Log
Page 42 - Remove Call Record s; Removing a Specific Call Record
3 9 Remove Call Record s Removing a Specific Call Record 1 Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays if the call is ne w. Skip to Step 3 . —OR— Press . The screen displays 2 Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays if the call ...
Page 43 - Remove All Call Record s
4 0 Remove All Call Record s 1 Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays if the call is ne w. Skip to Step 3 . —OR— Press . The screen displays 2 Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays if the call is ne w. 3 Press and hold (D...
Page 44 - S t o re a Call Record in Phone Book
4 1 S t o re a Call Record in Phone Book You can store a number re c e i ved by Caller ID in thetelephone phone book. For a call re c o rd without a va l i dname you will be prompted to enter a new name. Yo ucan fo l l ow the directions in “Edit a Number/Name inPhone Book” on page 33 to assign a nam...
Page 45 - Display Dial; Dialing Options
4 2 Display Dial While you are r eviewing the call log, you can dial anumber displayed on the screen. 1 Press . The screen displays the most recent call in the call log and displays if the call is ne w. Skip to Step 3 . —OR— Press . The screen displays 2 Press . The screen displays the most recent c...
Page 46 - Battery Life; Charge the Handset Battery Pack; BATTERIES
4 3 Battery Life Battery life depends on how far the handset is from the base,and other environmental conditions. ¥ NOTE: For optimum performance, charge your handset on the base e very night. Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This batter y should remain charged for up to three days. A fullycharged ...
Page 47 - Replace the Handset Battery Pack
4 4 b) Plug the battery pack connector into handset.Place the battery pack and wires in the compartment. a) Remove battery compartment cover bypressing on indentationand sliding downward. c ) Replace cover by sliding it on itst ra ck up over b a t t e ry case untilit snaps fi rm lyinto place. 2 Char...
Page 48 - IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
4 5 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 purc h a s e . TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If the phone does not • Make sure the pow...
Page 49 - PROBLEM
4 6 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If you hear noise or • You may be out of range. Move closer to interference when the base. using the phone : • Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base to another out...
Page 51 - CALLER ID
CALLER ID PROBLEM SOLUTION If the caller’s name • You should call your service provider or phone number is to confirm that you subscribe to not displayed during combined Caller ID with Call Waiting Call Waiting: service. • Caller ID information received during Call Waiting is displa yed only on theh...
Page 52 - DEFAULT SETTING; DEFAULT SETTINGS
4 9 DEFAULT SETTING DEFAULT SETTINGS FUNCTION: DEFAULT SETTING: Dial Method DTMF (tone) Handset Volume 3 Ring Volume 3 External Ring Patter n 0 Intercom Ring Patter n 1 Key Click ON
Page 53 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
5 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range 2400 MHz – 2483 MHz Channels 95 Channel Spacing 864 kHz Output Power 23 dBm Sensitivity -92 dBm Modulation GFSK Operating Temperature 0°C – 50°C Base Unit Voltage 96 – 144 Vrms (AC Voltage, 60Hz) Base Unit Voltage 9 Vdc (AC Adapte...
Page 54 - INDEX
A answer a call 15 B base ringer 7Base Unit 1battery 43, 44battery icon 43 C 27 call log 37 -41call record 39-42Call Waiting 18call-waiting signal 18Caller ID 37 , 41caller’s name or phone number not displayed 47 20, 45 charged batter y 43 20 conference call 28 D Delete a Number/Name from Phone Book...