AT&T 2256 user manual Case of Difficulty, Telephone Operation, If you have, No dial tone

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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

If you have difficulty operating this phone,try the suggestions below. For Customer Service,visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase.

TELEPHONE OPERATION

PROBLEM

If the phone does not work at all, check these items first:

SOLUTION

•Make sure the power cord is plugged into the base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

•Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.

•Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.

•If the screen displays , place the handset in the base and charge for at least eight hours.

•If the battery does not charge after eight hours, replace it with AT&T Battery 3301, SKU# 91076.

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
If you have	Check all the previous suggestions.
no dial tone:	If you still do not hear a dial tone,
	disconnect the phone and try another
	phone in the same jack. If there is
	no dial tone on that phone either, the
	problem is probably in your wiring or
	local service.

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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 cordInstall the handset battery Charge 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 TimerRedial Flash/Call WaitingMute 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 offBattery Life Charge the Handset Battery PackBatteries 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 displayedAnswering System If messages areIncomplete Message window If appearsIf your outgoing Announcement isn’tClear Default Settings Default SettingsAnnounce Only Number of RingsTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsIndex NEW