AT&T 1815 User Manual
1
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.
© 1998 Lucent Technologies Consumer Products L.P. All rights reserved.
Printed in Mexico. 848229571 Issue 2AT&T
Part 2
INSTALLATION
Battery Installation (optional)
RING SELECT
POWER
Telephone Line Cord
FOR TABLE/DESK INSTALLATION
1 Install 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.
2 Connect 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.
3 Connect 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.
4 Connect 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.
5 Connect 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.)
INSTALLATION
Reverse the Handset Tab
123
PULL TABS TO OPEN
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4
FOR WALL INSTALLATION
1 Reverse 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 tabback into its slot.
2 Remove the base.
Push in on the two tabs at the large end of the base, and lift
the base off the unit.
3 Install 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.
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.
4 Wrap 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).
5 Attach 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
PULL TABS TO OPEN
PULL TABS TO OPEN
the tabs into the slots indicated. Push down on the large
end of the base to lock it into place (Figure 2).
6 Connect 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).
7 Connect 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 heldsecurely (Figure 4).
8 Connect 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.
9 Connect the power cord.
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.)
TELEPHONE OPERATION
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:
1 Press and release G.
2 Press #, #, #, 3.
To change back to touch tone mode:
1 Press and release G.
2 Press #, #, #, 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 V to adjust the listening level. Press the
top arrow to increase volume. Press the bottom arrow to decrease
volume.
Redial
Press and release R to 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.
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 F instead 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 F as 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 featur e.
1 Dial the call, then press and release * (TONE). Any
buttons pressed after this will send tone signals.
2 After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to
dial pulse (rotary) dialing.
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.
TELEPHONE MEMORY
Light is on when
phone line is in use.
When light goes on,
battery needs to be
replaced.
Store a pause in a
memory dialing
number.
Dial numbers in
telephone memory.
Store numbers in
telephone memory.
T emporary Tone
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 pr ovided only as a convenience and the
manufacturer assumes no r esponsibility for customer reliance upon
the memory feature.
Storing Memory Numbers
1 Press and release G.
2 Enter a telephone number (up to 24 digits). To store a
switchhook flash, press F in the appropriate
place while entering the number. To store a dialing
pause, press p in the appropriate place while
entering the number.
Access telephone
subscriber services.
Put caller on Hold.
(Light goes on when
call is on Hold.)
Mute handset
microphone.
Redial last
number called.
Adjust listening volume
during a call.
3 Press and release Y.
4 Press 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
1 Lift the handset.
2 Press and release Y.
3 Press and release the memory location (1 to 9).
Storing Numbers Just Dialed
1 Press and release G.
2 Press and release R.
3 Press and release Y.
4 Press and release the memory location (1 to 9) where
the number is to be stored.
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