AT&T 2255 User manual

2.4 GHz Dual Handset Cordless
Telephone Answering System 2255
with Caller ID/Call Waiting
Please also read
Part 1 — Important
Product Information
USER’S MANUAL
Part 2
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN.................1
About the Base and the Charger..1
About Caller Identification
(Caller ID)..................................1
About Call History ........................1
INSTALLATION........................2
Table/Desk Installation .................2
Spare Charger Installation.............3
Belt Clip.........................................3
Headset..........................................3
Wall Installation.............................4
FEATURE SETUP .....................5
Feature Setup Menu......................5
HandsetVolume............................5
RingVolume..................................6
Ring Pattern ..................................6
AutoAnswer..................................7
Key Click.......................................7
Key Lock .......................................8
Handset Name...............................8
Language Setting...........................9
Clear MessageWaiting ..................9
Set Dial Mode..............................10
TELEPHONE OPERATION..........11
Making a Call...............................11
Answering a Call.........................11
Redial...........................................11
Flash/CallWaiting........................11
Intercom......................................11
CallTimer....................................11
Page/Handset Locator.................12
TemporaryTone Dialing .............12
Transferring a Call.......................12
Forwarding a Call........................12
Conference Calling .....................13
Mute............................................13
TELEPHONE PHONE BOOK........14
Storing a Number and Name
in Phone Book.........................14
Dialing a Number in
Phone Book.............................15
Editing a Number/Name in
Phone Book.............................15
Deleting a Number/Name in
Phone Book.............................15
CALLER ID OPERATION ...........16
Reviewing Call History...............16
Removing Call Records...............16
Storing a Call Record in
Phone Book.............................17
Display Dial.................................17
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
At the Base..........................18
Audible Indicators.......................18
Set the Clock...............................18
About Mailboxes.........................18
AboutAnnouncements...............18
RecordYourAnnouncement.......19
Answering System
Feature Setup...........................20
Feature Summary........................20
ListenTo,Save & Delete
Messages..................................21
Call Screening Intercept.............22
Record a Memo...........................22
MessageWindow Display ...........22
ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION
At Touch Tone Phone ..............23
Connect with theAnswering
System......................................23
Voice Menu.................................23
RemoteAccess Commands.........23
BATTERIES ..........................25
Battery Life..................................25
Charge the Handset
Battery Pack.............................25
Replace the Handset
Battery Pack.............................26
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ..........27

About the Base and the Charger
This cordless product provides you with two cordless handsets,a base
station and a spare charger. You can charge either handset in the base or
in the spare charger. You’ll need to connect the base to bothAC power
and a modular telephone jack. You’ll connect the spare charger toAC
power only. For more installation information,please see INSTALLATION
in this User’s Manual.
About Caller Identification (Caller ID)
This product has a Caller ID with CallWaiting feature that works with
service from your local phone service provider.
Caller ID with CallWaiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer
the phone,even when you’re on another call.
You may need to change your phone service to use this feature. Contact
your phone service provider if:
• You have both Caller ID and CallWaiting,but as separate services
(you may need combined service)
• You have only Caller ID service,or only CallWaiting service
• You don’t subscribe to any Caller ID or CallWaiting services.
You can use this product with regular Caller ID service,and you can use
this product’s other features without subscribing to either Caller ID or
combined Caller ID with CallWaiting service.
There are fees for Caller ID services,and they may not be available in
all areas.
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are
in areas offering Caller ID service,and if both telephone companies use
compatible equipment.
About Call History
This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 25. The most
recent call will have the lowest number. When the memory is full,the
oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call
information.
If you answer a call before call information appears on the screen,it will
not be in the call history.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1

2 Connect the power cord.
TheANSWER ON/OFF light goes on,and CL flashes in the Message
Window.
Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement,call 1 800 222–3111.
3 Install the handset battery.
Use onlyAT&T Battery 2422,SKU# 23402.
INSTALLATION
Modular
telephone
jack
Standard
electrical
outlet
Table/Desk Installation
NOTE: Install the base unit and spare handset charger away from
electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or
microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture.
1 Connect the telephone line cord.
b) Plug the battery
pack connector
into handset.
Place the battery
pack and wires in
the compartment.
c) Replace cover by
sliding it on its
track up over
battery case until
it snaps firmly
into place.
a) Remove battery
compartment
cover by pressing
on indentation
and sliding
downward.
2

INSTALLATION
3
4 Charge the handset battery.
• Place the handset in the base (or the spare charger).
• Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge,the
battery will charge in eight hours.
5 Check for dial tone.
• After the batteries are charged,lift the handset and press P;
you should hear a dial tone.
Spare Charger Installation
1 Connect the power cord attached
to the spare charger to an
electrical outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.
2 Follow Steps 3–5 in “Table/Desk
Installation.”
Belt Clip
Attach belt clip
to the cordless
handset (optional).
Headset
You can use this telephone hands-free
when you install any AT&T 2.5 mm
headset (purchased separately).
Plug the headset into the jack located
on the right side of the handset
(under the small rubber flap). Do not
force the connection,but make sure
the plug fits securely.
a) Slide down
into grooves
to attach.
b) Push up
and away
to remove.

Wall Installation
1 Press the tabs as indicated
(figure a).
2 Flip the base extension open
(figure b).
3 Run the line cord and the power
cord through the opening in the
base extension (figure c).
4 Connect the telephone line cord
(figure c).
5 Connect the power cord
(figure c).
TheANSWER ON/OFF light goes
on,and CL flashes in the Message
Window.
Use only the power cord
supplied with this product.
If you need a replacement,
call 1 800 222–3111.
6 Snap the base extension down
firmly (figure d).
7 Mount the base on the wall
(figure e).
a) Align holes on base with
mounting studs on wall jack.
b) Place power cord as shown.
c) Pull base down on mounting
studs until it locks into place.
8 Follow Steps 3–5 in “Table/Desk
Installation.”
INSTALLATION
4
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Modular
telephone
jack
Standard electrical
outlet

FEATURE SETUP
5
Feature Setup Menu
NOTE: When you follow the directions to “Clear MessageWaiting”or
“Set Dial Mode”you change settings for both handsets. All other features
must be set separately at each handset.
Press Sto enter the Feature Setup menu. Use <or >to choose
features,then press Sto save your choice.
Press to return to the previous menu item.
NOTE: If you wait more than 20 seconds without pressing a key, the
handset returns to the standby screen.
Handset Volume
Adjusting handset volume will not affect the volume of what the other
party hears. Default setting is 2. You can also adjust volume during a
conversation by pressing <or >. You will hear a beep at each step up or
down. You will not hear a beep at the highest volume setting.
1Press S. The screen displays
2Press <until the screen displays
3Press S. The screen displays
4Use the keypad to enter a volume setting (0– 7)
— OR —
Press <or >to display desired setting.
5Press Sto save displayed setting. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
>CALL LOG
PHONEBOOK
>HANDSET VOLUME
RING VOLUME
>HANDSET VOLUME

Ring Volume
Adjust the volume of the handset ringer. Setting volume to 0turns the
ringer off. Default setting is 3.
1Press S.
2Press <until the screen displays
3Press S. The screen displays
4Use the keypad to enter a volume setting (0– 6)
— OR —
Press <or >to hear ring volumes.
5Press Sto save desired setting.
Ring Pattern
The external ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when you have an
outside call. The internal ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when you
have an intercom call from the other handset. External ring pattern default
setting is 0;internal ring pattern default setting is 1.
1Press S.
2Press <until the screen displays
3Press S.
4Press >then Sto set EXTERNAL
or INTERNAL.
5Use the keypad to enter a ring pattern selection (0– 9)
— OR —
Press <or >to display desired setting. A sample of the displayed
setting is played briefly.
6Press Sto save displayed setting. You will hear a
confirmation tone.
7Press to exit ring pattern setup.
6
FEATURE SETUP
>RING PATTERN
AUTO ANSWER
EXTERNAL
INTERNAL
>RING VOLUME
RING PATTERN
>RING VOLUME

Auto Answer
When this feature is on,an incoming call is connected when you lift the
handset from the base or the charger (you don’t have to press P). If
the handset is not in the base or charger,you do have to press Pto
answer a call,regardless of the setting. The default setting is OFF.
1Press S.
2Press <until the screen displays
3Press S. The screen displays
4Press >to turn ON
— OR —
Press <to turn OFF.
5Press Sto save the displayed setting.
6 Press to exitAutoAnswer setup.
Key Click
When this feature is on,each key press makes a sound,except when the
keypad is locked. Default setting is ON.
1Press S.
2Press <until the screen displays
3Press S. The screen displays
4Press <or >to display ON or OFF.
5Press Sto save the displayed setting.
7
FEATURE SETUP
>KEY CLICK
KEY LOCK
KEY CLICK
ON
>AUTO ANSWER
KEY CLICK
AUTO ANSWER
OFF

Key Lock
When this feature is on,the keypad cannot be used to dial calls. You can
still answer calls,but when the call is ended,the keypad lock is reactivated.
The key lock icon is displayed on the screen when this feature is activated.
The default setting is OFF.
NOTE: To make an emergency call when the keypad is locked, press
Pthen 911. When the call is ended, the keypad lock is disabled.
1Press S.
2Press <until the screen displays
3Press S. The screen displays
4Press <or >to display ON or OFF.
5Press Sto save the displayed setting.
Disable Key Lock
When the keypad is locked,press S,<,Sto turn off the lock.
Handset Name
You can customize the handset to display a name or word of your choice
in place of the READY standby screen. The default setting is READY.
1Press S.
2Press <until the screen displays
3Press S. The screen displays
4Use the chart on page 14 to enter a handset name.
5Press Sto save the displayed name.
8
FEATURE SETUP
>KEY LOCK
HANDSET NAME
KEY LOCK
OFF
>HANDSET NAME
LANGUAGE
NAME