AT&T 2256 user manual Listen to Messages

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This system automatically saves your messages until you delete them,and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages).

If the system has less than 30 seconds of recording time left,it automatically turns off. The system will still answer after 10 rings,announce “Memory is full, enter your remote access code” and wait for the caller to enter the code to access remote functions. (See REMOTE ACCESS beginning on page 50 for details.)

When you have new messages or memos,the MAILBOX/STOP light for each mailbox with new messages flashes.

Listen to Messages

Press MAILBOX/STOP button for the mailbox you want to review. The system announces the mailbox number, the number of new messages and the number of old messages. The system then plays only new messages in the mailbox.If there are no new messages,the system plays old messages.

Before each message or memo,the system announces the day and time it was received.

While a message plays,the message window displays the number of the message.

Press during playback to hear a message

again. If you press in the first two seconds of a message,the system will backup to replay the previous message.

Press during playback to skip to the next message.

Press and hold or during message playback to speed up or slow down playback of a message.

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Contents Part 1 Important Product Information With Caller ID/Call WaitingPage Contents Before YOU Begin Parts ListAbout the Call Log About Caller Identification Caller IDCharging Stand Installation InstallationTable/Desk Installation Connect the power cordCharge the handset battery Install the handset batteryCheck for dial tone Headset Belt ClipWall Installation Feature Setup Menu Telephone Feature SetupRing Volume Ring Pattern Key Click Steps Handset NameLanguage Setting Clear Message Waiting Set Dial Method Telephone Operation Handset VolumeIdle Screen Make a CallSpeakerphone Call TimerFlash/Call Waiting RedialMute Temporary Tone Dialing Page/Handset LocatorScreen Displays When Display Screen MessagesThis Icon Indicates Display Screen IconsLight Status Indicates Base LightsThree quick beeps Tones and What They MeanOne double beep Two double beepsIntercom Calls Intercom OperationTransfer a Call Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom CallForward a Call Conference Calling Store a Number and Name in Phone Book PhonebookDial Page Dial a Number in Phone Book Edit a Number/Name in Phone Book Page Delete a Number/Name from Phone Book Page Caller ID Operation Review Call Log Removing a Specific Call Record Remove Call RecordsRemove All Call Records Store a Call Record in Phone Book Dialing Options Display DialAnswering System Operation AT the Base Audible IndicatorsTurn Answering System On or Off Set the ClockAbout Announcements About Mailboxes To review your announcement at any time Record Your AnnouncementAnswering System Feature Setup Change message alert Feature SummaryChange announce only Change base ringerListen to Messages Delete Messages Adjust Playback VolumeRecord a Memo Window Displays To Indicate Message Window DisplayRemote Access Commands Remote AccessConnect with the Answering System Voice MenuRecord announcement End remote access callRecord memo Turn system offCharge the Handset Battery Pack Battery LifeBatteries Replace the Handset Battery Pack Telephone Operation Case of DifficultyIf the phone does not work at all, check these items first If you haveIf the phone does not ring when you receive a call If you hear noise or interference when using the phoneIf your telephone Caller IDMisdials If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayedIf messages are Answering SystemIncomplete Message window If appearsAnnouncement isn’t If your outgoingClear Default Settings Default SettingsAnnounce Only Number of RingsTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsIndex NEW