AT&T 2256 user manual Connect with the Answering System, Voice Menu, Remote Access Commands

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REMOTE ACCESS

Connect with the Answering System

You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone.

1Dial your telephone number.

2When the system answers enter your RemoteAccess Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and announces the number of new messages on the system.

3Within ten seconds,enter a remote command (see “Remote Access Commands”).

4Press to exit remote operation.

Voice Menu

The system has voice prompts to help you with remote operation.

Press to hear the menu while remotely connected to the answering system.

REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS

FUNCTION:	COMMAND:

Play messages in	Press	then the appropriate
a mailbox	mailbox number( , ,or ).The system
	plays new messages.If there are no new
	messages,the system plays old messages.

Repeat a message	Press	while message is playing;
	pressing twice backs up another message.

Skip a message	Press	while message is playing;each
	press advances another message.

Stop	Press	.

Save messages	Hang up.

Delete message	Press	while message is playing.

Review announcement	Press	; system plays announcement,

then beeps.

50

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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 cordCheck for dial tone Install the handset batteryCharge the handset battery 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 TimerMute RedialFlash/Call Waiting 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 MailboxesTo 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 offBatteries Battery LifeCharge the Handset Battery Pack 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 displayedIncomplete Answering SystemIf messages are Message window If appearsClear If your outgoingAnnouncement isn’t Default Settings Default SettingsAnnounce Only Number of RingsTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsIndex NEW