AT&T E2555 User Manual

User Manual (Part 2)

2.4 GHz Cordless Speakerphone/ Answering System E2555

with Caller ID & Call Waiting

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AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp.,

licensed to Advanced American Telephones.

STOP!

See page 7

for easy instructions.

You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.

Add new handsets to make your phone more versatile (see page 36)

Your telephone can accommodate up to eight cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (Model E250, sold separately) at any time. Up to four handsets at a time can be used.

The handset provided with your telephone is automatically registered as Handset 1. Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (2, 3, 4, etc.) up to a maximum of eight handsets.

Handset 1 Handset 2 Handset 3

Please also read

Important Product Information

Enclosed in product package.

For customer service or product information, visit our web site at

www.telephones.att.com

or call 1-800-222-3111.

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Table of contents

User Manual (Part 2)

2.4 GHz Cordless Speakerphone/ Answering System E2555

Getting Started

Quick reference ...................................2

Parts checklist .......................................4

Before you begin ..................................5

Telephone base installation................6

Battery installation & charging ..........7

Wall mounting ......................................8

Belt clip & optional headset...............9

Telephone Operation

Basic handset operation ...................10

Basic base operation .........................11

Options during calls ..........................12

Intercom calls .....................................13

Handset settings.................................14

Base settings........................................15

Handset clock settings......................16

Phonebooks

Handset and base phonebooks.......17

New phonebook entries..................18

Phonebook search.............................19

To dial, edit or delete a listing........20

Caller ID Logs

How Caller ID works .......................21

To review Caller ID logs..................22

To dial a Caller ID entry..................23

Answering System Operation

Answering system operation ..........24

Day and time announcements ........25

Outgoing announcements................26

Announce Only mode ......................27

Changing feature options.................28

Message playback (at base)..............29

Message playback (at handset)........30

Recording and playing memos ........31

Message window displays.................32

Remote access....................................33

Appendix

Display screen status icons..............34

Alert tones & indicator lights..........35

Adding new handsets ........................36

Charging spare batteries ..................37

In case of difficulty .............................38

INDEX..................................................40

Technical specifications ....................42

Remote access wallet card ..............43

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HANDSET 1

REDIAL MEMMENU

Getting Started

Off/Clear

During a call, press to hang up.

While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

Quick reference guide

Speaker

Press to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to switch call back to earpiece.

Softkeys

Press a softkey to select a menu item displayed just above the key.

Phone/Flash

Press to begin a call, then dial a number.

During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if Call Waiting is activated (see page 12).

Sound Select

Press to customize the sound at the earpiece for clear conversations. (see page 12).

Handset

Xfer/Intercom

Press to transfer a call or initiate an intercom conversation (see pages 10 & 13).

Redial Log

(See page 10)

Phonebook

(See page 17)

Screen menus

Item 1 Item 2 Item 3

Menus

Main Menu

Calls Log ................See page 21

Play Messages ......See page 30

Handset Settings ........See menu

Set Time ................See page 16

Clock Mode ............See page 16

Handset Settings

Ringer Volume ........See page 14

Ringer Melody ........See page 14

Low Batt Tone ........See page 14

Range Tone ............See page 14

Keypad Tone ..........See page 14

Contrast ..................See page 14

Language................See page 14

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Answering system controls (see pages 24-33)

ON/OFF ..................Press to turn answering system on or off.

DELETE ..................Press to delete message currently playing.

TIME SET................Press to set date and time.

MENU......................Press to review or change answering system options.

CHANGE ................Press to change a menu option.

RECORD ................Press to record a memo or outgoing announcement.

Getting Started

Quick reference guide

Telephone function keys (see pages 11-15)

SOFTKEYS ............Press to select menu item displayed just above the key.

CLEAR ....................Press to cancel an operation, back up to the

previous menu, or exit the menu display.

INTERCOM ............

Press to transfer a call or initiate an intercom conversation.

FLASH ....................During a call, press to receive an incoming call, if

Call Waiting is activated.

VOLUME ................Press to adjust speakerphone listening volume.

MUTE ......................Press to silence microphone; press again to resume.

SPEAKERPHONE ..Press to turn speakerphone on or off (begin or end a call).

Base/Speakerphone

Answering system controls

Telephone function keys

Swivel antenna fully upright for best results.

Item 1 Item 2 Item 3

Press to play or stop playing messages.

Press to repeat message. Press twice to hear previous message.

Press to skip to next message.

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Getting Started

Parts checklist

Remember to save your sales receipt and original packaging in case you ever need to ship your telephone for warranty service. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following:

Telephone base

Telephone handset

Power adapter

Belt clip

Batteries

Long telephone line cord

Short telephone line cord

Wall mount bracket

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Getting Started

Before you begin

About Caller Identification

Caller ID with Call Waiting features in this telephone let you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. These features require services provided by your local telephone company.

Contact your telephone 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 phone with regular Caller ID service, and you can use its other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or combined Caller ID with Call Waiting service. There may be fees for these services, and they may not be available in all areas.

Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering Caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.

See Caller ID Operation, beginning on page 21, for more details about how these features work.

Telephone operating range

This cordless telephone operates with the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. For best performance, keep the base antenna fully upright.

If you receive a call while you are out of range, the handset might not

ring — or if it does ring, the call might not connect when you press PHONE. Move closer to the base, then press

PHONE to answer the call.

If you move out of range during a phone conversation, you might hear

noise or interference. To improve reception, move closer to the base.

If you move out of range without pressing OFF, your phone will be left

“off the hook.” To hang up properly, walk back toward the telephone base, periodically pressing OFF until the call is disconnected.

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Getting Started

Telephone base installation

Install the speakerphone base as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.

Plug power cord transformer into electrical outlet.

Plug long telephone line cord into telephone jack.

NOTE:

Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.

Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Route cords through slot in base.

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LOW BATTERY

Getting Started

Battery installation & charging

After installation, place the handset in the base and allow the batteries to charge for 8 hours before use. You can keep batteries charged by returning the handset to the base after each use. When battery power is fully depleted, a full recharge takes about 6 hours.

Press coin into slot on base of handset to release latch, then remove battery cover.

Insert supplied batteries.

Place handset in base to charge for 8 hours before first use. Rotate antenna to fully upright position.

Low battery indicator

Return handset to base to recharge when this symbol flashes. (Handset will beep when battery is low.).

DID YOU KNOW?

Optional spare batteries can be kept charged in the base, for quick replacement when handset batteries become depleted (see page 37).

Insert top tab first.

To replace battery cover

Press down to click in place.

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Caution: Use only the supplied NiCd

battery (80-5469-00-00) or AT&T model 2AA NiMH replacement battery (SKU

26820). Do not use alkaline batteries.

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Getting Started

Wall mounting

The speakerphone base can be installed on any standard wall-phone outlet as shown below. Choose a location away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.

Plug power cord transformer into electrical outlet.

Connect cords as shown, then press and slide down firmly so base is held securely on outlet mounting pegs.

Plug short telephone line cord into telephone jack.

Clip wall-mount bracket securely into notches on underside of base.

Place handset in base to charge for 8 hours before first use.

Rotate antenna to fully upright position.

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Getting Started

Belt clip & optional headset

Install belt clip as shown below if desired.

For hands-free telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.

Snap belt clip into notches on side of handset. Rotate and pull to remove.

Plug 2.5 mm headset into jack on side of handset (beneath small rubber cap).

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Telephone Operation

Basic handset operation

Making and answering calls

To answer a call, press PHONE or any dial pad button. To make a call, press PHONE, then dial a number. Press

OFF to hang up.

To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press PHONE to dial. Press CLEAR at any time to make corrections as you are entering numbers. Press

PAUSE to enter a 3-second dialing pause.

Hands-free speakerphone calls

To answer a call, press SPEAKER. To make a call, press

SPEAKER, then dial a number. During a call you can

press SPEAKER to toggle between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF to hang up.

Last number redial

Press REDIAL to display the last 10 numbers called (up to 32 digits each). Use the ^V buttons to select a number, then press PHONE to dial. Press SELECT then

ERASE to delete this number from the redial memory,

or SAVE to copy the number into your phonebook.

Hold and mute

Press HOLD to place a call on hold. Press PHONE (or

SPEAKER) to resume the call.

Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be able to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.

Call transfer

During a conversation you can transfer the call to the base speakerphone or to another handset.

Press XFER to display a list of sets. Use the ^V buttons to highlight the set you want, then press OK to transfer the call to the remote set.

The call will be placed on hold. Press PHONE or SPEAKER at the remote set to resume the call.

HANDSET 1

BASE

HANDSET 2 HANDSET 3

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XFER MUTE

HOLD

XFER MUTEHOLD

^ V

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Telephone Operation

Basic base operation

Making and answering calls

To answer an incoming call, press SPEAKERPHONE. To make a call, press SPEAKERPHONE, then dial a number. Press SPEAKERPHONE again to hang up.

To preview numbers before dialing, enter numbers first, then press SPEAKERPHONE to dial. Press CLEAR at any time to make corrections as you are entering numbers. Press PAUSE to enter a 3-second dialing pause.

Last number redial

Press REDIAL to display the last 10 numbers called (up to 32 digits each). Use the ^V buttons to select a number, then press SPEAKERPHONE to dial (press

SELECT to erase this number from the redial memory,

or copy it into your phonebook).

Hold and mute

Press HOLD to place a call on hold. Press SPEAKER-

PHONE to resume the call.

Press MUTE to silence the microphone. You will be able to hear, but your caller will not be able to hear you until you press MUTE again to resume speaking.

Call transfer

During a conversation you can transfer the call to a handset.

Press XFER to display a list of sets. Use the ^V buttons to highlight the set you want, then press OK to transfer the call to the remote set.

The call will be placed on hold. Press PHONE or SPEAKER at the remote set to resume the call.

Volume

Speakerphone

HANDSET 2

HANDSET 1

HANDSET 3

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XFER MUTEHOLD

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Telephone Operation

Options while on calls

To adjust volume or sound quality

Press VOLUME buttons on the handset or the base to adjust listening volume. Each button press raises or lowers volume by one level.

During a handset call you can press SOUND SELECT to change the sound quality heard through the earpiece. You can choose Natural Audio, Bass Boost, Mid Boost or Treble Boost. Each button press changes to the next tone type.

Call waiting

If you have Call Waiting service, you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press

FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new

call. You can press FLASH at any time to switch back and forth between calls.

Ring silencing

To silence the ringer, press OFF at the handset (or MUTE at the base) while the phone is ringing. You can still answer, or let the caller leave a message.

3-way conference calls

During an outside call, you can use both the handset and base (or two local handsets) to allow a three-way conversation.

While a call is in progress, others can press PHONE or

SPEAKER to join the conference call. Others can press OFF (or SPEAKER) to drop out of the conference call,

but the call will not be terminated until all sets hang up.

Temporary tone dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can switch to touch tone dialing during a call by pressing *. This can be useful if you need to send tone signals for access to answering systems or long-distance services.

Volume

Silence ringer

Sound quality

Flash

Tone

Flash

Volume

Mute

Tone

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