AT&T ATT1856 user manual Troubleshooting

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

My display reads • You need to reset the clock (page 21). “power failure

"Power failure" • You need set the answering system clock (page 21). prompts

My caller ID features are not working properly

Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your telephone.

The caller may not be calling from an area which supports caller ID.

Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID service.

If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the tele- phone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for filter information.

The system does not receive caller ID or the system does not display caller ID during call waiting

Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting fea- tures services provided by the local telephone company.

The caller may not be calling from an area which sup- ports caller ID.

Both you and the caller’s telephone companies must use equipment which are compatible with caller ID service.

If you subscribe to DSL service, install a DSL filter to the tel- ephone line between the telephone base and the telephone line jack. Contact your DSL service provider for filter infor- mation.

Common cure

• If the telephone is not responding normally, try the fol-

for electronic

lowing (in the order listed):

equipment

1.

Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

 

2.

Wait a few minutes before connecting power to the

 

 

telephone base.

The announce- ment message is not clear

When recording the announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice about nine inches from the telephone base.

Make sure there is no background noise (television, music, traffic, etc.) when recording.

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Contents User’s manual Congratulations Stop Table of contents PROG/MEM Quick reference guideParts checklist Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Before you installTelephone base installation Wall mounting Installation optionsTabletop installation Contrast Telephone settingsCall history Repeated callsHome area code/local area codes LanguageTo set the home area code To set the local area codesTelephone operation To adjust ringer volumeMaking and answering calls Last number redialOptions while on calls To adjust listening volumeDirectory Timeouts and error messagesMemory capacity Directory cardTo store a number in speed dial Speed dialingTo change numbers To call a number in speed dialTo store number in one-touch One-touch dialingTo call a number in one-touch Chain dialingInformation about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID historyHow caller ID works Caller ID historyTo review the call history To review the call historyTo return a call Dialing optionsTo copy an entry into memory Delete or copy an entryTo delete entries Message counter Message guard memory for power failureMessage capacity Memory monitorTo turn the answering system off Answering system modeTo turn the answering system on Call screeningSkip or Day & time announcementsTo set day and time To check day and timeTo record your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo play your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcementPLAY/STOP to save selection and exit menu Announce only modeTo turn announce only on or off Feature options Changing feature options999 What is priority call code?Announcements during message playback Message playbackPress PLAY/STOP to begin or end message playback Options during playbackTo record a memo To record & play memosTo play back a memo To record a phone conversation To record & play a phone conversationTo play back a memo or a telephone conversation Message counter displays Message counter displaysStop Remote accessDisplay screen messages, tones & lights Indicator lightsScreen icons Alert tonesTroubleshooting Test a working telephone at the same telephone jack. If Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important product information Especially about telephones answering systems Especially About Corded TelephonesProduct identifier and REN information FCC and Acta informationConnection and use with the nationwide telephone network Repair instructions Programming/testing of emergency numbersRights of the telephone company Hearing aid compatibilityPart 15 of FCC rules Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Technical specifications Index Preset to Action Remote command Remote access wallet card