AT&T 1256 User Manual
USER’S MANUAL
Pa rt 2
2.4 GHz Cordless Te l e p h o n e
Answering System 2256/1256
with Caller ID/Call Wa i t i n g
Please also read
Part 1 — Important
Product Information
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . 1
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About Caller Identification
(Caller ID). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Charging Stand Installation . . . . . .3
Table/Desk Installation . . . . . . . . 3
Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wall Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TELEPHONE FEATURE SETUP . . 7
Feature Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ring Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ring Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Key Click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Handset Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clear Message Waiting . . . . . . . . 13
Set Dial Method . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TELEPHONE OPERATION . . . . . 15
Idle Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Make a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Answer a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handset Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Flash/Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Page/Handset Locator . . . . . . . 18
Temporary Tone Dialing . . . . . . .18
Display Screen Messages . . . . . . 19
Display Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . 20
Base Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tones and What They Mean . . . 22
INTERCOM OPERATION . . . . . 23
Intercom Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Answer an Incoming Call While
on an Intercom Call . . . . . . . . 24
Transfer a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Forward a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Conference Calling . . . . . . . . . . 26
PHONE BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Store a Number and Name
in Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dial a Number
in Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Edit a Number/Name
in Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Delete a Number/Name
in Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CALLER ID OPERATION . . . . . . 35
Review Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Remove Call Records. . . . . . . . . 37
Store a Call Record
in Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
AT THE BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Audible Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Turning Answering System
On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Set the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
About Mailboxes . . . . . . . . . . . 42
About Announcements . . . . . . . 42
Record Your Announcement . . . 43
Answering System
Feature Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Feature Summary . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Listen to Messages . . . . . . . . . . 46
Adjust Playback Volume . . . . . . 47
Delete Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Record Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Message Window Display . . . . . 49
REMOTE ACCESS . . . . . . . . . 50
Connect with the
Answering System . . . . . . . . . 50
Voice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Remote Access Commands . . . . . 51
BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Charge the Handset
Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Replace the Handset
Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY . . . . . 54
DEFAULT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . 60
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . 61
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
P a rts List
Your box should include:
Base unit
This User’s
Manual
Quick
Start
Guide
Wallet
Card
Charging stand
NiCd battery packs
Handsets
Power
adapter
Telephone
line cords
1
About Caller Identification (Caller ID)
This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with
service 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 need to change your phone service to use this feature.
Contact your phone service provider if:
• You have both Caller ID and Call Waiting,but as separate
services (you may need combined service)
• You have only Caller ID service,or only Call Waiting service
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or Call Waiting services.
You can use this product with regular Caller ID service,and you can
use this product’s other features without subscribing to either Caller ID
or combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service.
There are fees for Caller ID services,and they may not be available in
all areas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller
are in areas offering Caller ID service,and if both telephone companies
use compatible equipment.
About the Call Log
This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 50. The most
recent call will have the lowest number. When the memory is full,the
oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call
information. See CALLER ID OPERATION,beginning on page 35,for
more details.
If you answer a call before call information appears on the screen,
it will not appear in the call log.
2
INSTALLATION
C h a rging Stand Installation
NOTE: Install the charging stand away from electronic
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equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or
microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
Standard
electrical
outlet
Table/Desk Installation
NOTE: Install this telephone away from electronic equipment, such
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as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid
excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
1 Connect the telephone line cord.
Modular
telephone
jack
2 Connect the power cord.
The ON/OFF light goes on,and flashes in the message
window.
Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement,call 1 800 222–3111.
Standard
electrical
outlet
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3 Install the handset battery.
Use onlyAT&T Battery 3301,SKU# 91076.
a) Remove battery
compartment cover by
pressing on indentation
and sliding downward.
b) Plug the battery pack
connector into handset.
Place the battery pack and
wires in the compartment.
c ) Replace cover by
sliding it on its
t ra ck up over
b a t t e ry case until
it snaps fi rm ly
into place.
4 Charge the handset battery.
• Place the handset in the base.
• Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge,
the battery will charge in eight hours.
5 Check for dial tone.
• After the batteries are ch a rge d ,lift the handset and pre s s
;you should hear a dial tone.
4
Belt Clip
You can remove the belt clip from the handset.
a) Slide
down
into
grooves
to attach.
b) Press tabs
on belt clip
into slots
on back of
handset to
reattach.
H e a d s e t
You can use this telephone
hands-free when you install
any industry standard 2.5 mm
headset (purchased separately).
For best results use an AT&T
2.5 mm headset.
Plug the headset into the jack
located on the right side of
the handset (under the small
rubber flap). Do not force the
connection,but make sure the
plug fits securely.
c) To remove,
lift one
side
with your
thumbnail
and push
back.
5
figure a
figure c
figure b
figure d
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 power
cord through the opening in the
base extension and plug them
into the jacks on the phone.
(figure c).
4 Connect the telephone line cord
(figure e).
5 Connect the power cord
(figure e).
The ON/OFF light goes
on,and flashes in the message
window.
Use only the power cord
supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement,
call 1 800 222–3111.
6 Snap the base extension down
firmly (figure d).
7 Mount the base on the wall
(figure e).
a) Align holes on base with
mounting studs on wall jack.
b) Place power cord as shown.
c) Pull base down on mounting
studs until it locks into place.
8 Follow Steps 3–5 in “Table/Desk
Installation.”
figure e
6
TELEPHONE FEATURE SETUP
NOTE: This section directs you through setting
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up telephone features only. To set up and use the
answering system, see ANSWERING SYSTEM
OPERATION AT THE BASE beginning on page 41.
F e a t u re Setup Menu
NOTE: When you follow the directions to “Clear
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MessageWaiting”or “Set Dial Method” you change
settings for both handsets. All other features must
be set separately at each handset.
Press to enter the Feature Setup menu.Use or
to choose features,then press to save your
choice.
Press at any time to return to the previous menu
item.Press repeatedly to exit feature setup and
return to the idle screen.
NOTE: If you wait more than 30 seconds
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without pressing a key, the handset returns to the
idle screen.
NOTE: If you receive an incoming call while in
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feature setup, the phone automatically exits the
menu to take the call.
7
Ring Vo l u m e
Adjust the volume of the handset ri n ge r. Setting vo l u m e
to t u rns the ri n ger off and displays the ri n ger off icon
( ) on scre e n . The default setting is .
1 Press . The screen displays
2 Press or until the screen displays
3 Press . The screen displays
4 Use the keypad to enter a volume setting
( – )
— OR —
Press or to hear samples of ring volumes.
5 Press to save desired setting.
8
Ring Pattern
The external ring pattern sets which ringer you hear
when you have an outside call. The internal ring
pattern sets which ringer you hear when you have
an intercom call from another registered handset (if
installed). External ring pattern default setting is ;
internal ring pattern default setting is .
1 Press . The screen displays
2 Press or until the screen displays
3 Press . The screen displays
4 Press or then to choose
or .
5 Use the keypad to enter a ring pattern
selection ( – )
— OR —
Press or to display desired setting.
A sample of the displayed setting is played
briefly.
6 Press to save displayed setting. You will
hear a confirmation tone.
7 Press to exit ring pattern setup.
9
Key Click
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 the current
setting.
4 Press or to select .
— OR —
Press or to select .
5 Press to save the displayed setting.
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Handset Name
You can customize the handset to display a name or
word of your choice (up to 16 characters) in place of
• 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 displays
4 Use the keypad and the ch a rt on page 28 to
enter a handset name.
5 Press to save the displayed name.
To change the name again at any time,simply repeat
Steps 1-5.
NOTE: Each handset must have a unique name.
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If an already assigned name is entered,
will be displayed. Repeat
Steps 1-5 using a new name.
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Language Setting
You can set each registered handset so the 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 current
language
4 Press or to scroll through the
language choices.
5 Press to save the displayed language.
The screen returns to
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NOTE: The display will appear in the language
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you have selected.
Clear Message Wa i t i n g
If you subscribe to telephone company voice mail
service,and the message waiting indicator remains
on even after you have reviewed all messages,follow
the directions below to turn off the indicator.
NOTE: These steps will clear the message waiting
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indicator for both handsets.
1 Press . The screen displays
2 Press or until the screen displays
3 Press . The screen displays
4 Press to confirm and remove the message
waiting indicator
— OR —
Press to exit the menu without clearing
the message waiting indicator.
The screen returns to
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Set Dial Method
NOTE: When you change the dial method
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setting, both handsets are affected.
This phone comes set for touch tone ( ) dialing.
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,you must set
the dial method to .
1 Press . The screen displays
2 Press or until the screen displays the
current setting
3 Press . The screen displays the current
setting
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4 Press or to select
— OR —
Press or to select .
5 Press to save the displayed setting.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
Idle Scre e n
When the handset is within range of the base and not
on a call or in Feature Setup mode,the screen displays
If you assign a name to the handset (see “Handset
Name”on page 11),that name will be displayed
instead of .
Make a Call
1 Press ,then dial the number
— OR —
Dial the number,then press .
2 To end the call,press again
— OR —
Place the handset in the base.
Answer a Call
1 Press to answer a call.
2 To end the call,press again
— OR —
Place the handset in the base.
Handset Vo l u m e
You can adjust the volume of what you hear through
the handset during a conversation by pressing
VOLUME or VOLUME . While you adjust the
volume level,the screen display is similar to
NOTE: You will hear three short beeps when
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you have reached the minimum or maximum
volume levels.
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Call Ti m e r
When the handset is on a call,the screen displays a
timer and whether the call is external or internal
(intercom).For example:
S p e a k e r p h o n e
When the handset speakerphone is activated,you can
use the phone hands-free. Stand the handset on a flat
surface (not in the base) and continue your
conversation.
Make a Call
1 Press ,then dial the number
— OR —
Dial the number,then press .
2 To end the call,press
— OR —
Place the handset in the base.
Answer a Call
1 Press to answer a call.
2 To end the call,press
— OR —
Place the handset in the base.
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Switch Between Handset and Speakerphone
While on a call you can press to switch to
speakerphone. While on a speakerphone call
you can press to return to the handset.
R e d i a l
The last five phone numbers dialed at the handset
are stored in redial memory.
Press repeatedly until the number you want
to call is displayed then,press to dial the
displayed number
— OR —
Press ,then press repeatedly until the
number you want to call is displayed. Press to
dial the displayed number.
Press to end the call.
Flash/Call Wa i t i n g
If you subscribe to Call Waiting service with your
local telephone service provider,you can answer a new
incoming call without losing your current 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.
NOTE: Use to access other phone
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company subscriber services, as described
by your provider.
M u t e
1 D u ring a telephone conve rs a t i o n ,mu t e
the handset microphone by pressing .
The other party will be unable to hear any t h i n g
on your end. The screen is similar to
2 To return to two-way conversation,press
again.
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Page/Handset Locator
Page the handset(s) from the base by pre s s i n g
. The handsets will sound a re p e a t i n g
t o n e .
To cancel the page press any key (Except function
keys) on a handset or ,or wait 60
seconds.
Te m p o r a ry Tone Dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,you can change
from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call.
1 Make the call,and wait until it is connected.
2 P re s s . Keys pressed after this send touch
tone signals.
3 After you hang up,the phone automatically
re t u rns to dial pulse (ro t a ry) serv i c e .
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