AT&T 1830 User Manual

ANSWERING SYSTEM TELEPHONE 1830

• Installation

• Telephone Operation

• Memory Dialing

• Answering System Operation

• Remote Operation

Setting up the system

Follow the steps below to set up your new system before you install 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 oriented.

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, turn to “Table Desk Installation.” To install the unit on a wall, turn to “Wall Installation”.

Dial Mode This telephone has a selectable push-button dial which will work with either tone 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 desk.

1. Complete Steps 1 though 3 in “Setting Up the System.”

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 Messages Window counts down from 6 to 0, then “0” flashes to indicate that you need to record an announcement.

Wall Installation

Follow the steps below to install your new system as a wall unit.

1. Complete Steps 1 though 3 in “ Setting Up the System”

2. Reverse the handse t 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 its slot. Turn the tab so that the curved end is up and insert the tab back into its slot.

3. Reposition the base bracket a. Turn the unit upside down. b. Remove the bracket by pressing the movable tabs (with arrows) while lifting off the bracket c. Turn the bracket around and insert the nonmovable tabs into the slots at the other end of the

unit.

d. Press the movable tabs while lowering them into the slots. The bracket should snap firmly

into 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 mounting studs and pull down unit it holds securely in place. 6 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.

7. 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 “0” flashes to indicate that you need to record an announcement.

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.

: If the answering system is on, it will answer calls whether the ringer is on or off.

Note

Handset Volume Control

Adjust the handset (receiver) volume control (located on the left side of the unit) for a comfortable listening level when using the handset.

Speakerphone

The speakerphone lets you place and answer phone calls without lifting up the handset. The VOLUME control switch for the speakerphone is located on the right side of the unit. Slide it to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

To place a call using the speakerphone, press SPEAKER, and begin dialing after you hear the dial tone. The red speaker light is on whenever the speakerphone is being used.

When you finish the call, press SPEAKER aga in to hang up.

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If you are using the speakerphone, you can switch to the handset at any time by lifting the handset.

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If you are using the handset, you can press SPEAKER at any time to activate the speakerphone. The

handset is turned off automatically and you can return it to the base without disconnecting the call.

Redial

The telephone memory stores the last number you dialed ( up to 18 digits). To redial the number lift the handset or press SPEAKER, then press and release REDIAL.

Note: To erase the redial memory, lift the handset or press SPEAKER, press any digit, then hang up.

Mute

Hold down the MUTE to turn off the microphone of the handset or speakerphone. You will be able to hear the caller, but the caller will not hear you.

When you release MUTE, your caller will be able to hear you again.

Flash

Press and release FLASH instead of pressing the switchhook to activate services such al 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.

Temporary Tone

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can temporarily change to tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE.

Example

1. Dial a number with the DIAL MODE switch set to DP.

2. Press and release* Tone. Each number you dial after this will be sent as a touch tone signal.

3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse service.

Memory Dialing

Memory Features

A number will re main stored in memory unless you change it by entering another number.

Capacity

Directory Card

NUMBER, and the numbers (or names) that you want to store in the numbered boxes. Reinstall the card and the clear plastic cover in the space provided.

: 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 THIS

Speed Dialing

memory location key (1-9). If your system is disconnected from AC power for approximately 15 minutes when there is no battery power, memory dialing numbers will be lost. To restore them, repeat the steps in “ Storing Numbers.”

: You may choose to store emergency numbers in memory locations. However speed dialing is

Note

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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You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.

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Programming / testing of emergency numbers should be performed in the early morning or late evening

(off-peak hours).

: Once a number is stored in memory you can dial it by pressing MEMORY and then the

Storing Numbers

1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER.

2. Press and release PROGRAM.

3. Enter the telephone number to be stored.

4. Press and release MEMORY.

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

6. Hang up, or pr ess SPEAKER.

Repeat the above steps to store another number.

Dialing Stored Numbers

1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER.

2. Press and release MEMORY.

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

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.

1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER.

2. Press and release PROGRAM.

3. Press and release MEMORY.

4. Press and release the memory location (1-9).

5. Hang up or press SPEAKER.

Answering System Operation

Recording Your Announcement

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