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AT&T 2462 User Manual

AT&T 2462
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2.4 GHz 2-Line Corded/Cordless
Answering System 2462
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
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Please also read
Part 1 — Important
Product Information
USER’S MANUAL
Part 2
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DRAFT
1/28/02
2462_00_1 ATT CIB 1/28 1/28/02 9:52 AM Page ii

Table of Contents

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AT&T 2462 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAT&T
Model2462
Answering SystemDigital
Recording Time14 minutes
Remote AccessYes
Voice PromptsYes
Caller IDYes
Call Waiting Caller IDYes
Handset SpeakerphoneYes
PowerAC adapter
Phonebook50 entries
DisplayLCD

Summary

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: PRODUCT OVERVIEW

About the Base and Charger

Introduces the system, base, handset, location, mailboxes, and Caller ID.

Using More Than One Handset

Explains how to register and use multiple handsets with the base unit.

Choosing the Best Location

Provides guidance on selecting an optimal location for the base unit.

About Mailboxes

Details the two mailboxes and their independent feature settings.

About Caller ID with Call Waiting

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

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Call History and Spare Battery

Explains call history storage and the function of the optional spare battery.

INSTALLATION: BASE UNIT SETUP

Base Unit Setup and Connections

Connects power, handset, and telephone line cords to the base unit.

INSTALLATION: BASE UNIT DETAILS

Line Confirmation and Optional Battery

Confirms line connections and details optional spare battery installation.

INSTALLATION: HANDSET AND ACCESSORIES

Handset Charger and Battery Installation

Covers handset charger setup and battery installation.

INSTALLATION: ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTS

Belt Clip and Headset Connection

Details attaching the belt clip and connecting a headset.

FEATURE SETTINGS: BASIC CONFIGURATION

Understanding Softkeys and Feature Setup

Explains softkeys and the procedure for setting up phone features.

FEATURE SETTINGS: TELEPHONE FEATURES

Ringer Settings and Call Screening

Adjusts ringer, enables screening, and manages low battery alerts.

FEATURE SETTINGS: ADVANCED TELEPHONE OPTIONS

Range, Tone, Contrast, and Renaming

Configures range, tones, contrast, and renaming features.

FEATURE SETTINGS: ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP

Answering System Configuration

Guides through setting up answering system features for mailboxes.

FEATURE SETTINGS: ANSWERING SYSTEM MODES

Answer Modes and Security Codes

Sets answering modes and configures the security code for remote access.

FEATURE SETTINGS: ANSWERING SYSTEM OPTIONS

Rings, Time, and Alerts Configuration

Configures ring count, date, time, and audible alerts for the answering system.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE

Basic Call Handling and Control

Procedures for handling incoming and outgoing calls using the base.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE: REDIAL

Using the Redial Feature

Redials the last five numbers dialed from the base unit.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE: CALL MANAGEMENT

Volume, Mute, Hold, and Line Status

Manages volume, mute, hold, and displays line status indicators.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE: ADVANCED CALLS

Switch Lines and Conference Calls

Alternates lines and sets up three-party conference calls.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE: ICONS

Base Unit Icon Descriptions

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the base unit.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET

Basic Call Handling and Functions

Procedures for answering, making, ending calls, and using Flash/Handsfree.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET: CALL MANAGEMENT

Volume, Mute, Hold, and Line Status

Manages volume, mute, hold, and displays line status indicators on the handset.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET: ADVANCED CALLS

Switch Lines and Conference Calls

Alternates lines and sets up three-party conference calls from the handset.

TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET: ICONS

Handset Icons Description

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the handset screen.

TELEPHONE MEMORY: STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL

Store, View, and Dial Memory Entries

Stores, retrieves, and dials numbers and names from memory.

TELEPHONE MEMORY: EDITING AND DELETION

Edit and Delete Memory Entries

Modifies and removes telephone numbers and names from memory.

INTERCOM OPERATION

Intercom, Page, and Call Transfer

Manages intercom calls, global pages, and call transfers between units.

INTERCOM OPERATION: CONFERENCE CALLS

Conference Call Management

Sets up and manages three-party conference calls.

CALLER ID OPERATION: HISTORY

View and Dial Call History

Displays incoming call records and allows dialing from them.

CALLER ID OPERATION: MANAGEMENT

Dial Options, Deletion, and Memory Storage

Manages dialing formats, deletes records, and stores history in memory.

CALLER ID OPERATION: MESSAGE ASSOCIATION

Play Associated Messages

Listens to voicemail left by a caller from call history.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION: OVERVIEW

System Activation and Announcements

Activates the system and discusses custom or pre-recorded announcements.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION: RECORDING

Record Your Announcement and Handle Incoming Messages

Guides on recording announcements and managing incoming messages.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION: MESSAGE PLAYBACK

Play, Delete, and Adjust Volume

Plays messages, deletes them, and adjusts playback volume.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION: BASE BUTTONS

Delete Messages Using Base Buttons

Deletes messages or all messages using base unit buttons.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION: BASE BUTTON RECORDING

Record Memos and Phone Conversations

Records memos and telephone conversations as messages.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION: REMOTE ACCESS

Connecting and Using Voice Menu Commands

Accesses the system remotely and uses voice prompts for commands.

ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION: REMOTE ACCESS CONTINUED

More Remote Access Commands

Continues the list of commands for remote operation of the system.

BATTERIES: GENERAL INFORMATION

Battery Life and Charging

Information on battery duration, charging, and low battery indicators.

BATTERIES: SPARE BATTERY

Spare Battery Function and Charging

Details the function and charging of the spare battery.

BATTERIES: REPLACEMENT AND OPERATION

Replace Handset Battery and Power Fail Operation

Guides battery replacement and explains operation during power outages.

OPERATING RANGE

Understanding Cordless Phone Range Limitations

Explains the communication distance limitations of the cordless phone.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY: BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

Phone Not Working and No Dial Tone

Troubleshooting steps for complete phone failure and lack of dial tone.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY: COMMON ISSUES

Noise, Ringing, Misdialing, and Caller ID Problems

Troubleshoots interference, missed calls, misdialing, and Caller ID issues.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY: MESSAGING ISSUES

Answering System and Remote Access Problems

Troubleshoots incomplete messages, volume, system answering, and remote access issues.

NEED HELP? CONTACT INFORMATION

Customer Support Resources

Provides customer support phone number and website.

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