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
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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.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
Set and hear
Remote Access Code.
Use with other buttons to change settings.
Set and hear time/day.
Record and hear outgoing announcement.
Repeat all or part of a message.
Stop message playback.
Microphone
Select number of times line
rings before system answers
(RING SELECT on back).
Displays number of messages
and other indicators.
Turn system on or off.
Play messages.
Delete all or selected messages.
Skip all or part of a message.
Adjust listening volume
during message playback.
Setting the Clock
You’ll need to set the clock so that it can record the day and time
that each message is received.
1 Press and release g. The Message Window
displays CH.
2 Press and release C. The current day setting is
announced.
3 To change the day setting, hold down / or
? until the correct day is announced. Then
release the button.
4 Press and release C. The current hour setting is
announced.
5 To change the hour setting, hold down / or
? until the correct hour is announced. Then
release the button.
6 Press and release C. The current minutes setting is
announced.
7 To change the minutes setting, hold down / or
? until the correct minutes setting is
announced. Then release the button.
8 Press and release C. The new day and time are
announced.
To check the clock, press and release C.
Recording Your Announcement
Before using this answering system, you should record the announcement (up to 3 minutes long) that callers will hear when the
system answers a call. If you choose not to record an announcement, the system answers with a prerecorded announcement:
“Hello. Please leave a message after the tone.”
1 Press and release g. The Message Window
displays CH.
2 Press and release A. The system beeps. Speak
toward the microphone normally, from about 9 inches
away. While you are recording, the Message W indow
displays the elapsed time of your recording.
3 Press S when you are finished. The system
automatically plays back your announcement.
To review your announcement, press and release A.
Turning the System On/Off
Use O to turn the system on and off. When the system is of f,
the Message Window is blank.
Volume Control
Use V to adjust the volume of the system’s speaker . Press the top
arrow to increase volume. Press the bottom arrow to decrease volume.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
Answering Calls
When the system answers a call, the caller hears the announcement you recorded, followed by a beep. After the beep, the
system begins recording your caller’s message. A caller can leave
a message up to 3 minutes long. If the message is longer than 3
minutes, or if the caller is silent for more than 7 seconds, or if the
system runs out of memory, the system beeps once and hangs up.
Frequent callers can skip over your announcement by pressing #.
Ring Select/Toll Saver
Use the RING SELECT switch on the back of the system to
select how many times the line will ring before the system
answers a call. Set to 2 for two rings, set to 4 for four rings, or set
to TS for Toll Saver. When you set the system to TS, the system
answers after 4 rings when you have no new messages, and after 2
rings when you have new messages.
Message Window
The Message Window displays the number of messages that have
been recorded. If the Message Window displays F, then the
memory is full and you’ll need to delete messages before new
ones can be recorded.
Repeat entire message — Press and release ?.
Repeat part of message — Hold down ? for a
few seconds, then release it to resume playing. The
system beeps while the button is held down.
Skip to next message — Press and release /.
Skip part of a message — Hold down / for a
few seconds, then release it to resume playing. The
system beeps while the button is held down.
Stop message playback — Press and release S.
Privacy Playback
Instead of hearing your messages through the system’s speaker,
you can listen to them through the answering system handset.
1 Hold down S while you lift the handset.
2 Press and release P to play all messages
— OR —
Hold down P for about 2 seconds to play new
messages only.
3 After pressing P, you can follow the directions
above to repeat, skip, or stop message playback.
NOTE: Privacy Playback will not work if you have answered a
call, or if you lift the handset and place a call before pr essing P.
PLAY Light
The PLAY Light blinks when you have new messages, and
remains steady when you have messages in memory that you’ve
already played. The PLAY Light is off when there are no
messages in memory.
Call Screening/Intercept
Set the system to answer calls, and set the volume control so you
can hear the caller’s message.
If you decide to take the call, lift the handset of this phone or any
phone on the same line. The system stops recording and resets to
answer calls.
Listening to Your Messages
As the system plays back messages, the Message Window
displays the number of the message playing. Before playing each
message, the system announces the day and time the message was
received. After playing the last message, the system announces
“End of messages.”
Play all messages — Press and release P. If you
have no messages, the system announces “No messages.”
Play new messages only — Hold down P for about
2 seconds, until the system begins playing. If you have
no new messages, the system announces “No new
messages.”
Saving Messages
The system saves your messages automatically if you do not
delete them. The system can save about 12 minutes of messages,
including your announcement, for up to a total of 99 messages.
When memory is full, you must delete some or all messages
before new messages can be recorded.
Deleting Messages
Delete all messages — Hold down D. The system
announces “Messages deleted” and the Message Window
displays 0. If you haven’t listened to all of the messages,
the system beeps 5 times, and does not delete messages.
Delete selected messages — Press and release D
while the message you want to delete is being played.
The system beeps once, and continues with the next
message. If you want to check a message before you
delete it, you can press ? to replay a message
before deleting it.
When the system reaches the end of the last message, the
messages not deleted are renumbered, and the Message
Window displays the total number of messages remaining
in memory.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
Recording a Memo
You can record a memo to be stored as an incoming message.
The memo can be up to 3 minutes long, and will be played back
with other messages.
1 Press and release M. After the beep, speak
toward the microphone.
2 To stop recording, press S.
When Memory is Full
The system can record approximately 12 minutes of messages,
including your announcement, for up to a total of 99 messages.
When memory is full, or 99 messages have been recorded, the
Message Window flashes F. Delete messages to make room for
new ones.
When memory is full, the system answers calls after 10 rings, and
sounds 2 beeps instead of playing your announcement.
Remote Access Code
Y ou can use many features of this answering system remotely from
a touch tone phone. Most features can be accessed only after you
enter a Remote Access Code, preset to 500. You can view the
Remote Access Code by tapping c.
You can change the Remote Access Code to any 3-digit number
from 500-999.
1 Press and release g. The Message Window
displays CH.
2 Press and release c. The system announces “First
digit.”
3 Press / or ? to change the digit.
4 When the Message Window displays the desired first
digit, press and release c. The system announces
“Second digit.”
5 Press / or ? to change the digit.
6 When the Message Window displays the desired
second digit, press and release c. The system
announces “Third digit.”
7 Press / or ? to change the digit.
8 When the Message Window displays the desired third
digit, press and release c. The system announces
the new Remote Access Code.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
From a Remote Touch Tone Phone
Playing Messages
1 Dial your telephone number from a touch tone phone.
2 When the system answers, enter your Remote Access
Code. The system announces the number of messages
received, then beeps twice.
3 After the two beeps, wait 4 seconds, and the system
plays back messages
— OR —
Press and release 1 to play all messages
— OR —
Press and release 2 to play only new messages (if
there are no new messages, the system announces “No
new messages”).
4 To repeat a message — Press and release 4 while the
message is playing.
To repeat part of a message — Hold down 4. To
resume playing, release 4.
To skip a message — Press and release 6 while the
message is playing.
To skip part of a message — Hold down 6. T o
resume playing, release 6.
To stop message playback — Press and release 5.
To save messages, hang up.
Deleting Messages
To delete selected message — Press and release 3 while
the message is playing.
To delete all messages — After you have listened to all
messages and heard the 2 beeps, press 3, 3.
Recording Announcement
1 Press 7, *.
2 Speak after the beep, then press 5 to stop recording.
The system replays your new announcement.
To review your announcement — Press 7, 1.
Recording a Memo
1 Press # and begin speaking after the beep.
2 Press 5 when you are finished.
Room Monitor with Intercom
Y ou can call the answering system and listen to any activity in the
room.
1 Press 9, 1 to listen for 30 seconds.
2 If you wish, you can press 1 while the monitor is
active to speak to someone in the room (up to 30
seconds).
3 Press 1 again during intercom operation to return to
listening only.
4 Press 5 at any time to exit Room Monitor with
Intercom.
Ending Remote Access Call
Press *, 9. The system announces “The machine will now hang
up,” and disconnects from the line.
Changing Remote Access Code
1 Press 9 9. The system announces “Enter new code.”
2 Enter your new Remote Access Code, any number
between 500 and 999.
3 If a valid code is entered, the system announces the
new Remote Access Code. If an invalid code is
entered, the system beeps 5 times rapidly, then beeps
twice. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
Turn System Off
Press 8, 8.
Turn System On
When the system is off, it answers after 10 rings and beeps twice.
1 Press 0 to turn the system on.
2 The system beeps twice and is ready to answer calls
and record messages. If the system beeps 5 times, the
memory is full.
Memory Full
If the system answers after 10 rings and beeps twice instead of
playing your announcement, it might be off or memory might be
full.
1 Enter Remote Access Code after 2-beep signal.
2 Listen to messages, and delete some or all of them.
3 Press 0 to make sure your system is on before you
hang up.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If this answering system does not work properly, try the
following suggestions. If you’re still having difficulty, call
1 800 222–3111.
No Dial Tone
• Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Check the
line cord connections at the wall jack and at the
telephone. Also check the coiled cord connections at
both ends.
• Unplug the telephone and connect it to another wall
jack. If you still have no dial tone, the problem is with
your phone line.
• If the system is not connected to AC power and
batteries are not installed, you will not hear a dial tone.
Call Cannot Be Dialed, or Is Dialed Slowly
If you have pulse dialing service, you cannot dial numbers with
the dial mode set to tone. See the TELEPHONE OPERATION
section of this manual to set the dial mode. Set the mode to pulse,
then hang up and dial again.
If you have tone dialing service, you may be able to use either
tone or pulse dialing mode. If you set the mode to tone, numbers
are dialed much more quickly.
Problems with Message Window or Indicator Lights
• Press O to make sure the system is on.
• Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Check the
line cord connections at the wall jack and at the
telephone. Make sure the power cord is securely
connected to both the answering system and an
electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
For a replacement, contact 1 800 222–3111.
Messages Are Incomplete
• The system can accept messages up to 3 minutes long.
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it might
be lost when the system disconnects the call after
3 minutes.
• If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system
stops recording and disconnects the call.
• If the system’s memory fills up during a message, the
system stops recording and disconnects the call.
System Does Not Answer
After Correct Number of Rings
• If the Toll Saver feature is in operation, the number of
rings changes from four to two when you have new
messages waiting.
• In some cases, the system might be affected by the
ringing system used by the local telephone company.
• If the system’s memory is full, or the system is off, the
system answers after 10 rings.
System Does Not Respond to Remote Commands
• Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone.
When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you
hear clicks instead, the phone is not a touch tone
telephone.
• The answering system may not detect the Remote
Access Code while your announcement is playing. Try
waiting until the announcement is over before entering
the code.
• There may be noise interference on the phone line you
are using. Press dial buttons firmly.
• Make sure you are entering your Remote Access Code
correctly.
• You might be calling from a phone that sends tones too
short for your answering system to detect.
Telephone Does Not Ring
• Make sure the RINGER switch is set in the LO or HI
position.
• If there are several other telephones on the same line,
try disconnecting some of the other telephones.
Having too many telephones connected can create
problems such as low ringer volume, or impaired
sound quality during calls.
LOW BATTERY Light Is On
• Make sure the batteries are correctly installed.
• If the light stays on, replace the batteries with 4 new ones.
Power Failure
• If you have installed batteries, you will be able to make
calls in the event of a power failure.
• If the system is disconnected from AC power
answering system features will not operate. Your
announcement and messages are retained in memory
during a power failure, but you will need to reset the
clock.
• The system operates in dial pulse mode during a power
failure, but returns to whatever dial mode setting you
have selected when power is returned.
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Tapeless Digital
Answering System 1815
Remote Commands
2
Access Answering System
1Dial your telephone number from a touch tone phone.
2When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code.
The system announces the number of messages and beeps twice.
3Wait 4 seconds for the system to play back all messages
— OR —
Enter a remote command from inside this card.
Tapeless Digital
Answering System 1815
Remote Commands
2
Access Answering System
1Dial your telephone number from a touch tone phone.
2When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code.
The system announces the number of messages and beeps twice.
3Wait 4 seconds for the system to play back all messages
— OR —
Enter a remote command from inside of this card.
REMOTE COMMAND PRESS
Play all messages 1
REMOTE COMMAND PRESS
Play all messages 1
Play only new messages 2
Repeat message 4 while message is playing
Skip message 6 while message is playing
Delete all messages 3, 3
Delete selected message 3 while message is playing
Record announcement 7, *, speak, press 5 to stop.
Review announcement 7, 1
Record memo #, speak, press 5 to stop.
Room monitor 9, 1
Stop 5
End remote access call *, 9
Change Remote Access Code 9, 9
Turn system off 8, 8
Turn system on 0
Play only new messages 2
Repeat message 4 while message is playing
Skip message 6 while message is playing
Delete all messages 3, 3
Delete selected message 3 while message is playing
Record announcement 7, *, speak, press 5 to stop.
Review announcement 7, 1
Record memo #, speak, press 5 to stop.
Room monitor 9, 1
Stop 5
End remote access call *, 9
Change Remote Access Code 9, 9
Turn system off 8, 8
Turn system on 0
INSTALLATION
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.
Battery Installation (optional)
3 Connect the handset to the telephone.
Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the side of
thephone. 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 cordinto 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
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.)
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If this answering system does not work properly, try the
following suggestions. If you’re still having difficulty, call
1 800 222–3111.
No Dial Tone
• Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Check the
line cord connections at the wall jack and at the
telephone. Also check the coiled cord connections at
both ends.
• Unplug the telephone and connect it to another wall
jack. If you still have no dial tone, the problem is with
your phone line.
PULL TABS TO OPEN
• If the system is not connected to AC power and
batteries are not installed, you will not hear a dial tone.
Call Cannot Be Dialed, or Is Dialed Slowly
If you have pulse dialing service, you cannot dial numbers with
the dial mode set to tone. See the TELEPHONE OPERATION
section of this manual to set the dial mode. Set the mode to pulse,
then hang up and dial again.
If you have tone dialing service, you may be able to use either
tone or pulse dialing mode. If you set the mode to tone, numbers
are dialed much more quickly.
Problems with Message Window or Indicator Lights
• Press O to make sure the system is on.
• Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Check the
line cord connections at the wall jack and at the
telephone. Make sure the power cord is securely
connected to both the answering system and an
electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
For a replacement, contact 1 800 222–3111.
Telephone Does Not Ring
• Make sure the RINGER switch is set in the LO or HI
position.
• If there are several other telephones on the same line,
try disconnecting some of the other telephones.
Having too many telephones connected can create
problems such as low ringer volume, or impaired
sound quality during calls.
LOW BATTERY Light Is On
• Make sure the batteries are correctly installed.
• If the light stays on, replace the batteries with 4 new ones.
Messages Are Incomplete
• The system can accept messages up to 3 minutes long.
If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it might
be lost when the system disconnects the call after
3 minutes.
• If the caller pauses for more than 7 seconds, the system
stops recording and disconnects the call.
• If the system’s memory fills up during a message, the
system stops recording and disconnects the call.
System Does Not Answer
After Correct Number of Rings
• If the Toll Saver feature is in operation, the number of
rings changes from four to two when you have new
messages waiting.
• In some cases, the system might be affected by the
ringing system used by the local telephone company.
• If the system’s memory is full, or the system is off, the
system answers after 10 rings.
System Does Not Respond to Remote Commands
• Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone.
When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you
hear clicks instead, the phone is not a touch tone
telephone.
• The answering system may not detect the Remote
Access Code while your announcement is playing. Try
waiting until the announcement is over before entering
the code.
• There may be noise interference on the phone line you
are using. Press dial buttons firmly.
• Make sure you are entering your Remote Access Code
correctly.
• You might be calling from a phone that sends tones too
short for your answering system to detect.
Power Failure
• If you have installed batteries, you will be able to make
calls in the event of a power failure.
• If the system is disconnected from AC power
answering system features will not operate. Your
announcement and messages are retained in memory
during apower failure, but you will need to reset the
clock.
• The system operates in dial pulse mode during a power
failure, but returns to whatever dial mode setting you
have selected when power is returned.
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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.
© 1998 Lucent Technologies Consumer Products L.P. All rights reserved.
Part 2
Printed in Mexico. 848229571 Issue 2AT&T
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.
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.
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 feature.
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.
TELEPHONE MEMORY
Light is on when
phone line is in use.
Store a pause in a
memory dialing
number.
Dial numbers in
telephone memory.
Store numbers in
telephone memory.
Temporary 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 provided only as a convenience and the
manufacturer assumes no responsibility 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.
Dialing Memory Numbers
Storing Numbers Just Dialed
When light goes on,
battery needs to be
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.
1 Lift the handset.
2 Press and release Y.
3 Press and release the memory location (1 to 9).
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.
replaced.
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.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
Set and hear
Remote Access Code.
Use with other buttons to change settings.
Set and hear time/day.
Record and hear outgoing announcement.
Repeat all or part of a message.
Stop message playback.
Microphone
Setting the Clock
You’ll need to set the clock so that it can record the day and time
that each message is received.
1 Press and release g. The Message Window
displays CH.
2 Press and release C. The current day setting is
announced.
3 To change the day setting, hold down / or
? until the correctday is announced. Then
release the button.
4 Press and release C. The current hour setting is
announced.
5 To change the hour setting, hold down / or
? until the correcthour is announced. Then
release the button.
6 Press and release C. The current minutes setting is
announced.
7 To change the minutes setting, hold down / or
? until the correct minutes setting is
announced. Then release the button.
8 Press and release C. The new day and time are
announced.
To check the clock, press and release C.
Recording Your Announcement
Before using this answering system, you should record the announcement (up to 3 minutes long) that callers will hear when the
system answers a call. If you choose not to record an announcement, the system answers with a prerecorded announcement:
“Hello. Please leave a message after the tone.”
1 Press and release g. The Message Window
2 Press and release A. The system beeps. Speak
3 Press S when you are finished. The system
To review your announcement, press and release A.
Turning the System On/Off
Use O to turn the system on and off. When the system is off,
the Message Window is blank.
Volume Control
Use V to adjust the volume of the system’s speaker. Press the top
arrow to increase volume. Press the bottom arrow to decrease volume.
Select number of times line
rings before system answers
(RING SELECT on back).
Displays number of messages
and other indicators.
Turn system on or off.
Play messages.
Delete all or selected messages.
Skip all or part of a message.
Adjust listening volume
during message playback.
displays CH.
toward the microphone normally, from about 9 inches
away. While you are recording, the Message Window
displays the elapsed time of your recording.
automatically plays back your announcement.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
Answering Calls
When the system answers a call, the caller hears the announcement you recorded, followed by a beep. After the beep, the
system begins recording your caller’s message. A caller can leave
a message up to 3 minutes long. If the message is longer than 3
minutes, or if the caller is silent for more than 7 seconds, or if the
system runs out of memory, the system beeps once and hangs up.
Frequent callers can skip over your announcement by pressing #.
Ring Select/Toll Saver
Use the RING SELECT switch on the back of the system to
select how many times the line will ring before the system
answers a call. Set to 2 for two rings, set to 4 for four rings, or set
to TS for Toll Saver. When you set the system to TS, the system
answers after 4 rings when you have no new messages, and after 2
rings when you have new messages.
Message Window
The Message Window displays the number of messages that have
been recorded. If the Message Window displays F, then the
memory is full and you’ll need to delete messages before new
ones can be recorded.
PLAY Light
The PLAY Light blinks when you have new messages, and
remains steady when you have messages in memory that you’ve
already played. The PLAY Light is off when there are no
messages in memory.
Call Screening/Intercept
Set the system to answer calls, and set the volume control so you
can hear the caller’s message.
If you decide to take the call, lift the handset of this phone or any
phone on the same line. The system stops recording and resets to
answer calls.
Listening to Your Messages
As the system plays back messages, the Message Window
displays the number of the message playing. Before playing each
message, the system announces the day and time the message was
received. After playing the last message, the system announces
“End of messages.”
Play all messages — Press and release P. If you
have no messages, the system announces “No messages.”
Play new messages only — Hold down P for about
2 seconds, until the system begins playing. If you have
no new messages, the system announces “No new
messages.”
Repeat entire message — Press and release ?.
Repeat part of message — Hold down ? for a
few seconds, then release it to resume playing. The
system beeps while the button is held down.
Skip to next message — Press and release /.
Skip part of a message — Hold down / for a
few seconds, then release it to resume playing. The
system beeps while the button is held down.
Stop message playback — Press and release S.
Privacy Playback
Instead of hearing your messages through the system’s speaker,
you can listen to them through the answering system handset.
1 Hold down S while you lift the handset.
2 Press and release P to play all messages
— OR —
Hold down P for about 2 seconds to play new
messages only.
3 After pressing P, you can follow the directions
above to repeat, skip, or stop message playback.
NOTE: Privacy Playback will not work if you have answered a
call, or if you lift the handset and place a call before pressing P.
Saving Messages
The system saves your messages automatically if you do not
delete them. The system can save about 12 minutes of messages,
including your announcement, for up to a total of 99 messages.
When memory is full, you must delete some or all messages
before new messages can be recorded.
Deleting Messages
Delete all messages — Hold down D. The system
announces “Messages deleted” and the MessageWindow
displays 0. If you haven’t listened to all of the messages,
the system beeps 5 times, and does notdelete messages.
Delete selected messages — Press and release D
while the message you want to delete is being played.
The system beeps once, and continues with the next
message. If you want to check a message before you
delete it, you can press ? to replay a message
before deleting it.
When the system reaches the end of the last message, the
messages not deleted are renumbered, and the Message
Window displays the total number of messages remaining
in memory.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
Recording a Memo
You can record a memo to be stored as an incoming message.
The memo can be up to 3 minutes long, and will be played back
with other messages.
1 Press and release M. After the beep, speak
toward the microphone.
2 To stop recording, press S.
When Memory is Full
The system can record approximately 12 minutes of messages,
including your announcement, for up to a total of 99 messages.
When memory is full, or 99 messages have been recorded, the
Message Window flashes F. Delete messages to make room for
new ones.
When memory is full, the system answers calls after 10 rings, and
sounds 2 beeps instead of playing your announcement.
Remote Access Code
You can use many features of this answering system remotely from
a touch tone phone. Most features can be accessed only after you
enter a Remote Access Code, preset to 500. You can view the
Remote Access Code by tapping c.
You can change the Remote Access Code to any 3-digit number
from 500-999.
1 Press and release g. The Message Window
displays CH.
2 Press and release c. The system announces “First
digit.”
3 Press / or ? to change the digit.
4 When the Message Window displays the desired first
digit, press and release c. The system announces
“Second digit.”
5 Press / or ? to change the digit.
6 When the Message Window displays the desired
second digit, press and release c. The system
announces “Third digit.”
7 Press / or ? to change the digit.
8 When the Message Window displays the desired third
digit, press and release c. The system announces
the new Remote Access Code.
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
From a Remote Touch Tone Phone
Playing Messages
1 Dial your telephone number from a touch tone phone.
2 When the system answers, enter your Remote Access
Code. The system announces the number of messages
received, then beeps twice.
3 After the two beeps, wait 4 seconds, and the system
plays back messages
— OR —
Press and release 1 to play all messages
— OR —
Press and release 2 to play only new messages (if
there are no new messages, the system announces “No
new messages”).
4 To repeat a message — Press and release 4 while the
message is playing.
To repeat part of a message — Hold down 4. To
resume playing, release 4.
To skip a message — Press and release 6 while the
message is playing.
To skip part of a message — Hold down 6. To
resume playing, release 6.
To stop message playback — Press and release 5.
To save messages, hang up.
Deleting Messages
To delete selected message — Press and release 3 while
the message is playing.
To delete all messages — After you have listened to all
messages and heard the 2 beeps, press 3, 3.
Recording Announcement
1 Press 7, *.
2 Speak after the beep, then press 5 to stop recording.
The system replays your new announcement.
To review your announcement — Press 7, 1.
Recording a Memo
1 Press # and begin speaking after the beep.
2 Press 5 when you are finished.
Room Monitor with Intercom
You can call the answering system and listen to any activity in the
room.
1 Press 9, 1 to listen for 30 seconds.
2 If you wish, you can press 1 while the monitor is
active to speak to someone in the room (up to 30
seconds).
3 Press 1 again during intercom operation to return to
listening only.
4 Press 5 at any time to exit Room Monitor with
Intercom.
Ending Remote Access Call
Press *, 9. The system announces “The machine will now hang
up,” and disconnects from the line.
Changing Remote Access Code
1 Press 9 9. The system announces “Enter new code.”
2 Enter your new Remote Access Code, any number
between 500 and 999.
3 If a valid code is entered, the system announces the
new Remote Access Code. If an invalid code is
entered, the system beeps 5 times rapidly, then beeps
twice. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
Turn System Off
Press 8, 8.
Turn System On
When the system is off, it answers after 10 rings and beeps twice.
1 Press 0 to turn the system on.
2 The system beeps twice and is ready to answer calls
and record messages. If the system beeps 5 times, the
memory is full.
Memory Full
If the system answers after 10 rings and beeps twice instead of
playing your announcement, it might be off or memory might be
full.
1 Enter Remote Access Code after 2-beep signal.
2 Listen to messages, and delete some or all of them.
3 Press 0 to make sure your system is on before you
hang up.
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