AT&T 2255 user manual Call Screening/Intercept, Record a Memo, Message Window Display

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ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION

AT THE BASE

Call Screening/Intercept

1Make sure the answering system is on, and set the message playback volume control above level 1 so you can hear the caller’s message.

2If you decide to take the call, press Pon the handset.

3If you pick up an extension phone during the announcement and the announcement does not stop right away,press and release the telephone switchhook.

Record a Memo

You can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as an incoming message.

1Press and release /.

2Press a MAILBOX/STOP button to select a mailbox for the memo. After the beep, speak toward the microphone. The message window displays the length of your memo.

3To stop recording, press the MAILBOX/STOP button again.

Message Window Display

Window Displays:	To Indicate:
0	No new messages in any mailbox

1 – 98, flashing	Total number of messages in all mailboxes

0 – 99 ↔ F	Memory is full, or total number of messages is 99

Counting 1 to 99	Duration of announcement or memo recording

99, flashing	Length of recording is more than 99 seconds

1 – 99	Current message number during message playback

1 – 8, steady for	Indicates volume level selected when VOLUME +
one second	or VOLUME -is pressed

00 – 99	Current Remote Access Code while setting

A	Announce Only mode

ON or OFF, steady for	Displayed when any setting is changed from
one second	On or Off

CL ↔ normal display	Clock needs to be set

Ð Ð	System is answering a call or is in remote operation

Ð Ð , flashing	System is in programming mode or initializing

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Contents With Caller ID/Call Waiting Part 1 Important Product InformationContents Before YOU Begin About the Base and the ChargerAbout Caller Identification Caller ID About Call HistoryInstallation Table/Desk InstallationConnect the power cord Install the handset batterySpare Charger Installation Charge the handset batteryBelt Clip HeadsetWall Installation Feature Setup Feature Setup MenuHandset Volume Ring Volume Ring PatternAuto Answer Key ClickDisable Key Lock Key LockHandset Name Language Setting Clear Message WaitingSet Dial Mode Telephone Operation Temporary Tone Dialing Transferring a CallForwarding a Call Page/Handset LocatorConference Calling MuteTelephone Phone Book Storing a Number and Name in Phone BookDialing a Number in Phone Book Editing a Number/Name in Phone BookDeleting a Number/Name in Phone Book Caller ID Operation Reviewing Call HistoryRemoving Call Records Removing a Specific Call RecordStoring a Call Record in Phone Book Display DialDialing Options Audible Indicators Answering System OperationSet the Clock About MailboxesRecord Your Announcement Press Uuntil you hear Change announcementAnswering System Feature Setup Feature SummaryAdjust Playback Volume Listen To, Save & Delete MessagesPlay Messages Delete MessagesCall Screening/Intercept Record a MemoMessage Window Display Remote Access Commands Connect with the Answering SystemVoice Menu End remote access call Record memoTurn system off Turn system onBattery Life Charge the Handset Battery PackBatteries Replace the Handset Battery Pack Case of Difficulty If the phone does not work at all, check these items firstIf you have no dial tone To re-initialize the handset and baseIf you hear noise or interference when using the phone If the phone does not ring when you receive a callIf your telephone misdials If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayedIf messages are incomplete If you have difficulty hearing messagesIf callers are unable to leave messages in Mailbox 2 or If CL appears in the Message WindowIf your outgoing announcement isn’t clear Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved