AT&T 1810 User Manual
Answering System Telephone 1810
• Installation
• Telephone Operation
• Memory Dialing
• Answering System Operation
• Remote Operation
Installation
Setting Up the System
Follow the steps below to set up your new system before you install it on a desk, table, or wall.
1. Install the batteries
Open the battery door on the bottom of the unit by pulling on the tabs. Insert the batteries, making sure
that they are in correctly, then close the door.
The batteries are used to save your messages in the event of a power failure.
2. Set the DIAL MODE switch
Set the DIAL MODE switch on the bottom of the system to TT (touch-tone) unless you have dial pulse
(rotary) service. If you have dial pulse service, set the DIAL MODE switch to DP.
3. Continue unit installation
To install the unit on a table or desk, go to “Table / Desk Installation.
To install the unit on a wall, go to “Wall Installation.”
DIAL MODE: This telephone has a selectable push-button dial which will wo rk with either to ne or
rotary telephone service. It can be set to work directly with long-distance or certain other services
that require tone signaling, including some tone-activated computer services.
Table/Desk Installation
Follow the steps below to install your new system on a table or de sk.
1. Complete Steps 1 through 3
2. Connect the handset cord.
Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the other end into the jack on the left side
of the unit.
3. Connect the line cord.
Plug one end of the 7-foot telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the unit, and plug
the other end into a modular wall jack.
4. Connect the power cord.
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
The Message Window counts down from 6 to 0, then the
an announcement.
Wall Installation
Follow the steps below to install your new system as a wall unit.
1. Complete Steps 1 through 3
2. Reverse the handset tab
To mount the telephone on a wall, you must reverse the handset tab. This tab holds the handset when
you hang up.
While holding down the switchhook, slide the tab up and out of it’s slot. Turn the tab so that the
curved end is up and insert the tab back into its slot.
3. Reposition the base bracket
in “Setting Up the System.”
in “Setting Up the System.”
flashes to indicate that you need to record
“0”
Turn the unit upside down
a)
Remove the bracket by pressing the movable tabs (with arrows) while lifting off the bracket.
b)
Turn the bracket around and insert the nonmovable tabs into the slots at the other end of the unit.
c)
Press the movable tabs while lowering them into the slots. The bracket should snap firmly into
d)
place.
1. Connect the line cord to unit
Plug one end of the 8-inch telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the unit.
2. Place telephone on wall jack
Plug the free end of the line cord into the wall jack. Position the unit on the wall jack mounting studs
and pull down until it holds securely in place.
3. Connect the handset cord
Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the left side of the unit and plug the other end
into the handset.
4. Connect the power cord
Plug the power cord into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.
The Message Window counts down from 6 to 0, then the
announcement.
flashes to indicate that you need to record an
“0”
Telephone Operation
Ringer Volume Control
The RINGER volume control (on the left side of the unit) allows you to turn the telephone ringer OFF or to
set it to ring at LO or HI volume.
NOTE: If the answering system is on, it will answer calls whether the ringer is on or o ff.
Handset Volume Control
Adjust the HANDSET (receiver) volume control (located on the left side of the unit) for a comfortable
listening level during telephone conversations.
Flash
Press and release FLASH instead of pressing the switchhook to activate services such as Call Waiting or 3Way Calling. You may have to press other buttons before or after FLASH, as explained in custom calling
instructions provided by your local telephone company. FLASH is used only as a substitute for pressing the
switchhook.
Redial
The telephone memory stores the last number you dialed (up to 18 digits). To redial the number, lift the
handset and press and release REDIAL.
NOTE: To erase the redial memo ry; lift the handset, press any digit, then hang up.
Mute
Hold down MUTE to turn off the handset microphone. You will be ab le to hear the caller, but the caller
will not hear you.
When you release MUTE, your caller will be able to hear yo u again.
Temporary Tone
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can temporarily change to tone dialing during a call by pressing
*TONE.
Example:
Dial a number with the DIAL MODE switch set to DP.
1.
Press and release * TONE. Each number you dial after this will be sent as a touch tone signal.
2.
After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse service.
3.
Memory Dialing
Memory Features
A number will remain stored in memory unless you change it by entering another number.
Capacity:
Directory Card:
THIS NUMBER,
card and the clear plastic cover in the space provided.
Speed Dialing:
memory location key (1-9).
If your system is disconnected from the telephone line for approximately 72 hours or more, memory dialing
numbers will be lost.
NOTE: You may choose to store emergency numbers in memory locations. However, speed dialing is
provided only as a convenience. AT&T assumes no responsibility for customer reliance on this
memory feature.
Although testing the programming of emergency numbers is not a recommended procedure, if you do
make a call to an emergency number:
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Storing Numbers
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The telephone can store 9 telephone numbers, each up to 18 digits long.
Remove the directory card. Write in your telephone number where indicated by
and the numbers (or names) that you want to store in the numbered boxes. Reinstall the
Once a number is stored in memory, you can dial it by pressing MEMORY and then the
You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.
Programming/testing of emergency numbers should be performed in the early morning or late
evening (off-peak hours).
Lift the handset.
Press and release PROGRAM.
Enter the telephone number to be stored.
Press and release MEMORY.
Press and release the memo ry location (1-9) where the number is to be stored. You cannot use 0, #, or
* as memory locations.
Hang up, or ho ld down the switchhook for a few seconds.
Repeat the above steps to program another number.
Dialing Stored Numbers
Lift the handset.
1.
Press and release MEMORY.
2.
Press and release the memory location (1-9).
3.
Storing Numbers Just Dialed
Whenever you make a telephone call, the number you dialed can be stored in a memory location without
entering the number again.
Lift the handset.
1.
Press and release PROGRAM.
2.
Press and release MEMORY.
3.
Press and release the memory location (1-9).
4.
Hang up.
5.
Answering System Operation
Recording Your Announcement
Before using your new answering system, you should record the announcement that callers will hear when
the system answers a call. The system will no t answer a call unless an announcement is recorded.
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