AT&T 1815 User Manual

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User's Manual

for Tapeless Digital Answering System Telephone with Time/Day 1815

Fold open this manual for information about this telephone's installation and operation. Please read Part 1 —

Important Product Information, included in this package.

Part 2

© 1998 Lucent Technologies Consumer Products L.P. All rights reserved.

Printed in Mexico. 848229571 Issue 2AT&T

I N S T A L

RING SELECT

POWER

Telephone Line Cord

FOR TABLE/DESK INSTALLATION

1Install the batteries (optional).

Turn the unit upside down.

Push in on the two tabs at the large end of the base, and lift the base off the unit.

Push in on the two tabs on the battery compartment door, and remove it.

Insert four AA batteries. Always use four new batteries.

Replace the battery compartment door.

Reattach the base by inserting the tabs into the slots. Push down on the large end of the base to lock it into place. Make sure the larger end is toward the top of the telephone. The telephone should sit flat on your table or desk during use.

NOTE: The batteries provide backup power, allowing you to make calls in case of a power failure. When battery power is low, the LOW BATTERY light goes on. Replace the batteries promptly.

2Connect the line cord to the telephone.

Plug one end of the line cord into the jack labeled TEL LINE on the bottom of the telephone. Run the line cord through the channel on the bottom of the phone.

L A T I O N

Battery Installation (optional)

3Connect the handset to the telephone.

Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the side of the phone. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the handset, then hang up.

4Connect the line cord to a wall jack.

Plug the free end of the line cord into a telephone wall jack. Make sure the cord snaps firmly into place.

5Connect the power cord.

Use only the power cord supplied with your system. If you need a replacement cord,

call 1 800 222–3111.

Fit the power cord behind the strain relief tab. Then, plug the smaller end of the power cord into the POWER jack on the back of the system. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch. (When you connect the system to power, the Message Window flashes CL to indicate you need to set the clock. See “Setting the Clock” in theAnswering System Operation section of this manual.)

AT&T 1815 User Manual

I N S T A L L A T I O N

 

Reverse the Handset Tab

 

1

2

3

PULL TABS TO OPEN

PULL TABS TO

PULL TABS TO

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

FOR WALL INSTALLATION

the tabs into the slots indicated. Push down on the large end of the base to lock it into place (Figure 2).

1Reverse the handset tab.

(This tab holds the handset when you hang up.) Hold down the switchhook, and slide the tab up and out of its slot. Turn the tab so that the end with the “hook” is up. Then insert the tab back into its slot.

2Remove the base.

Push in on the two tabs at the large end of the base, and lift the base off the unit.

3Install the batteries (optional).

Push in on the two tabs on the battery compartment door, and remove it.

Insert four AA batteries. Always use four new batteries.

Replace the battery compartment door.

6Connect the line cord to the telephone.

Plug one end of the line cord into the jack labeled TEL LINE on the bottom of the phone (Figure 3).

7Connect the line cord to the wall jack, and mount the phone on the wall.

Plug the free end of the line cord into the modular wall jack. Make sure the cord snaps firmly into place. Place the phone on the wall jack mounting studs and pull down until it is held securely (Figure 4).

8Connect the handset to the telephone.

Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the side of the phone. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the handset, then hang up.

9Connect the power cord.

NOTE: The batteries provide backup power, allowing you to make calls in case of a power failure. When battery power is low, the LOW BATTERY light goes on. Replace the batteries promptly.

4Wrap the line cord around the posts on the inside of the base. Leave at least 3 inches free at each end of the line cord (Figure 1).

5Attach the base.

Turn the base so that the larger end of the base is toward the bottom of the telephone. Attach the base by inserting

Use only the power cord supplied with your system. If you need a replacement cord,

call 1 800 222–3111.

Plug the smaller end of the power cord into the POWER jack on the back of the system. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch. (When you connect the system to power, the Message Window flashes CL to indicate you need to set the clock. See “Setting the Clock” in the Answering System Operation section of this manual.)

T E L E P H O N E

Dial Mode

This phone comes set to operate with touch tone service. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you will need to reset the dial mode. If you hear clicks (not tones) when you dial, you have dial pulse (rotary) service.

To change to dial pulse mode:

1Press and release G.

2Press #, #, #, 3.

To change back to touch tone mode:

1Press and release G.

2Press #, #, #, 8.

Ringer Volume

Use the RINGER switch located on the right side of the phone to turn the ringer OFF, or to set it to LO or HI volume. You can make or answer calls when the ringer is off, and other phones on the same line are not affected by the setting.

Handset Volume Control

While on a call, use Vto adjust the listening level. Press the top arrow to increase volume. Press the bottom arrow to decrease volume.

Redial

Press and release Rto dial the last number you dialed (up to 32 digits). The last number you dialed is stored in redial memory until you dial another number.

Hold

To put a call on hold, press and release H. The HOLD light flashes. You can return the handset to the cradle without disconnecting the call.

To take a call off hold, press and release H

— OR —

Lift the handset of this phone

— OR —

Lift the handset of another phone on the same line as this phone.

O P E R A T I O N

Mute

Mute lets you hear the other party, but prevents the other party from hearing you.

To mute a call, press and release m. The MUTE light goes on.

To return to two-way conversation, press and release m.

Flash

Press and release Finstead of pressing the switchhook to activate services such as Call Waiting or Three-Way Calling. You might have to press other buttons before or after Fas explained in the custom calling instructions provided by your service provider.

Temporary Tone

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, this feature allows you to enter codes or tones needed to operate answering machines, or use electronic banking services, calling cards, and other special services. This feature will operate most special services; however, some services may actually require a touch tone line. To be sure, ask the company that provides the special service.

NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to use the Temporary Tone feature.

1Dial the call, then press and release *(TONE). Any buttons pressed after this will send tone signals.

2After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) dialing.

T E L E P H O N E M E M O R Y

Light is on when phone line is in use.

When light goes on, battery needs to be replaced.

Access telephone Store a pause in a subscriber services. memory dialing

number.

 

Put caller on Hold.

Dial numbers in

(Light goes on when

call is on Hold.)

telephone memory.

 

Store numbers in

Mute handset

microphone.

telephone memory.

 

 

Redial last

 

number called.

Temporary Tone

Adjust listening volume

 

during a call.

The telephone can store 9 telephone numbers, each up to 24 digits long. A number remains stored in memory unless you change it by storing a new number in its place.

NOTE: You may choose to store emergency numbers in memory locations. This feature is provided only as a convenience and the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for customer reliance upon the memory feature.

Storing Memory Numbers

1Press and release G.

2Enter a telephone number (up to 24 digits). To store a switchhook flash, press Fin the appropriate place while entering the number. To store a dialing pause, press pin the appropriate place while entering the number.

3Press and release Y.

4Press and release the memory location (1 to 9) where the number is to be stored. You cannot use 0, #or * as memory locations.

Dialing Memory Numbers

1Lift the handset.

2Press and release Y.

3Press and release the memory location (1 to 9).

Storing Numbers Just Dialed

1Press and release G.

2Press and release R.

3Press and release Y.

4Press and release the memory location (1 to 9) where the number is to be stored.

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