AT&T 2255 Temporary Tone Dialing, Transferring a Call, Forwarding a Call, Page/Handset Locator

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

Page/Handset Locator

Page the handsets from the base by pressing L. The handsets will sound a repeating tone.

Cancel the page by pressing any digit key on handset, or wait 60 seconds.

Indicates handset charging

Indicates handset in use

Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call.

1Make the call, and wait until it is connected.

2Press Sthen #. Keys pressed after this send touch tone signals.

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

Transferring a Call

You can transfer a call from one handset to the other and announce the caller.

1Press I(your call is put on hold) to signal the second handset.

2At the second handset, press Pto take the call.

3When someone answers at the second handset, you can announce the call. Then place the first handset in the base or charger, or press P. The call is now connected with the second handset.

Forwarding a Call

You can forward the call to the second handset without announcing the caller.

1Press I(your call is put on hold), then press P. The call is sent to the second handset, and disconnected at the first.

2At the second handset, the screen displays any Caller ID information available for this call. Press Pto take the call.

3If the second handset does not pick up the call, it’s sent back to the first handset. The first handset screen displays CALL BACK.

4Press Pto reconnect the first handset to the call

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The call is automatically reconnected to the first handset in 30 seconds.

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Contents With Caller ID/Call Waiting Part 1 Important Product InformationContents About Caller Identification Caller ID Before YOU BeginAbout the Base and the Charger About Call HistoryConnect the power cord InstallationTable/Desk Installation Install the handset batteryBelt Clip Spare Charger InstallationCharge the handset battery HeadsetWall Installation Handset Volume Feature SetupFeature Setup Menu Ring Volume Ring PatternAuto Answer Key ClickHandset Name Disable Key LockKey Lock Language Setting Clear Message WaitingSet Dial Mode Telephone Operation Forwarding a Call Temporary Tone DialingTransferring a Call Page/Handset LocatorConference Calling MuteTelephone Phone Book Storing a Number and Name in Phone BookDeleting a Number/Name in Phone Book Dialing a Number in Phone BookEditing a Number/Name in Phone Book Removing Call Records Caller ID OperationReviewing Call History Removing a Specific Call RecordDialing Options Storing a Call Record in Phone BookDisplay Dial Set the Clock Audible IndicatorsAnswering System Operation About MailboxesRecord Your Announcement Press Uuntil you hear Change announcementAnswering System Feature Setup Feature SummaryPlay Messages Adjust Playback VolumeListen To, Save & Delete Messages Delete MessagesMessage Window Display Call Screening/InterceptRecord a Memo Voice Menu Remote Access CommandsConnect with the Answering System Turn system off End remote access callRecord memo Turn system onBatteries Battery LifeCharge the Handset Battery Pack Replace the Handset Battery Pack If you have no dial tone Case of DifficultyIf the phone does not work at all, check these items first To re-initialize the handset and baseIf your telephone misdials If you hear noise or interference when using the phoneIf the phone does not ring when you receive a call If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayedIf callers are unable to leave messages in Mailbox 2 or If messages are incompleteIf you have difficulty hearing messages If CL appears in the Message WindowIf your outgoing announcement isn’t clear Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved