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AT&T 2255 User Manual

AT&T 2255
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2.4 GHz Dual Handset Cordless
Telephone Answering System 2255
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
Please also read
Part 1 — Important
Product Information
USERS MANUAL
Part 2
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AT&T 2255 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAT&T
Model2255
CategoryCordless Telephone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Before You Begin

About the Base and the Charger

Details about the base unit, spare charger, and initial setup connection requirements.

About Caller Identification (Caller ID)

Explains the Caller ID with Call Waiting feature and service requirements.

About Call History

Describes how incoming calls are numbered and stored in call history memory.

Installation

Table/Desk Installation

Step-by-step guide for setting up the base unit and charger on a table or desk.

Handset Battery Installation

Instructions on how to remove, connect, and replace the handset battery cover.

Handset Battery Charging

Details on how long to charge the battery for initial and subsequent uses.

Spare Charger Installation

Steps to connect the spare charger to an electrical outlet.

Accessories: Belt Clip and Headset

Instructions for attaching a belt clip and connecting an optional headset.

Wall Installation

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the base unit on a wall.

Feature Setup

Feature Setup Menu

Guide to navigating the feature setup menu and saving choices.

Handset Volume

How to adjust the handset's listening volume level from 1 to 7.

Ring Volume

Instructions for adjusting the handset's ringer volume from 0 to 6.

Ring Pattern

How to select external and internal ring patterns for calls.

Auto Answer

How to enable or disable the auto answer feature for incoming calls.

Key Click

How to turn the audible key press sound effect on or off.

Key Lock

How to activate or deactivate the keypad lock to prevent accidental dialing.

Handset Name

How to customize the name displayed on the standby screen.

Language Setting

How to change the display language between English and Spanish.

Clear Message Waiting

How to clear the message waiting indicator for both handsets.

Set Dial Mode

How to switch between DTMF (tone) and Pulse (rotary) dialing methods.

Telephone Operation

Making a Call

Steps for initiating a phone call using the handset.

Answering a Call

Instructions on how to receive an incoming call.

Flash/Call Waiting

How to manage incoming calls when already on a call using the FLASH button.

Intercom

How to signal and communicate between handsets.

Redial

How to redial the last number dialed.

Page/Handset Locator

How to find a misplaced handset by paging it.

Temporary Tone Dialing

How to switch to tone dialing during a pulse-dialed call.

Transferring a Call

How to move a call from one handset to another with announcement.

Forwarding a Call

How to send a call directly to the second handset without announcing.

Conference Calling

How to connect a second handset to an ongoing call for a conference.

Mute

How to temporarily disable the handset microphone during a call.

Telephone Phone Book

Storing a Number and Name in Phone Book

Step-by-step guide to saving phone numbers and names.

Dialing a Number in Phone Book

How to retrieve and dial saved numbers from the phone book.

Editing a Number/Name in Phone Book

Procedures for correcting stored phone numbers and names.

Deleting a Number/Name in Phone Book

How to remove entries from the phone book.

Caller ID Operation

Reviewing Call History

How to view past incoming calls and their details.

Removing Call Records

Steps to delete individual entries from the call history log.

Storing a Call Record in Phone Book

How to save a received call from the history into the phone book.

Display Dial

How to dial numbers directly from the call history display.

Answering System Operation at the Base

Set the Clock

Steps to set the current date and time for the answering system.

About Announcements

Details on recording custom announcements or using pre-recorded ones.

Record Your Announcement

Guide to recording a personalized outgoing announcement.

Listen To, Save & Delete Messages

How to manage recorded messages, including playback, saving, and deletion.

Call Screening/Intercept

How to listen to callers as they leave messages and decide to answer.

Record a Memo

How to record a personal memo for other users.

Message Window Display

Explains the meaning of various indicators shown in the message window.

Answering System Operation at Touch Tone Phone

Connect with the Answering System

How to access system features remotely using a touch tone phone.

Remote Access Commands

List of commands for remote control of the answering system.

Batteries

Charge the Handset Battery Pack

Detailed instructions for charging the handset battery pack.

Replace the Handset Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide for replacing the handset battery pack.

In Case of Difficulty

Troubleshooting: Phone Not Working

Checks for common issues when the phone does not function at all.

Troubleshooting: No Dial Tone

Steps to diagnose and resolve the absence of a dial tone.

Troubleshooting: Two-Beep Signal

How to address communication issues between handset and base.

To Re-initialize the Handset and Base

Procedure to reset the handset and base for proper communication.

Troubleshooting: Noise or Interference

Tips to reduce or eliminate audio noise and interference during calls.

Troubleshooting: Phone Not Ringing

Solutions for when the phone fails to ring for incoming calls.

Troubleshooting: Misdialing

How to fix issues causing the phone to misdial numbers.

Troubleshooting: Caller ID Not Displayed

Reasons why caller name or number might not appear on the screen.

Troubleshooting: Call Waiting Caller ID Issues

Resolving problems with caller ID display during call waiting.

Troubleshooting: Incomplete Messages

Explains why messages might be cut off or lost.

Troubleshooting: System Not Answering

Steps to ensure the answering system answers calls correctly.

Troubleshooting: Remote Commands Unresponsive

How to fix issues with the system not responding to remote commands.

Troubleshooting: Unclear Outgoing Announcement

Tips for recording a clear outgoing announcement.

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