Handset Name, Steps | AT&T 1256 guide

Handset Name

You can customize the handset to display a name or word of your choice (up to 16 characters) in place of

• idle screen and

• (during intercom calls).

The default setting is .

1Press . The screen displays

2Press or until the screen displays

3Press . The screen displays

4Use the keypad and the chart on page 28 to enter a handset name.

5Press to save the displayed name.

To change the name again at any time,simply repeat

Steps 1-5.

¥NOTE: Each handset must have a unique name. If an already assigned name is entered, will be displayed. Repeat Steps 1-5using a new name.

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AT&T 1256 user manual Handset Name, Steps

Contents

With Caller ID/Call Waiting Part 1 Important Product InformationPage Contents Parts List Before YOU Begin About Caller Identification Caller ID About the Call Log Table/Desk Installation InstallationCharging Stand Installation Connect the power cord Check for dial tone Install the handset batteryCharge the handset battery Belt Clip Headset Wall Installation Telephone Feature Setup Feature Setup Menu Ring Volume Ring Pattern Key Click Handset Name Steps Language Setting Clear Message Waiting Set Dial Method Idle Screen Handset VolumeTelephone Operation Make a Call Call Timer Speakerphone Mute RedialFlash/Call Waiting Page/Handset Locator Temporary Tone Dialing Display Screen Messages Screen Displays When Display Screen Icons This Icon Indicates Base Lights Light Status Indicates One double beep Tones and What They MeanThree quick beeps Two double beeps Intercom Operation Intercom Calls Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom Call Transfer a Call Forward a Call Conference Calling Phonebook Store a Number and Name in Phone Book Dial 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 Remove Call Records Removing a Specific Call Record Remove All Call Records Store a Call Record in Phone Book Display Dial Dialing Options Turn Answering System On or Off Audible IndicatorsAnswering System Operation AT the Base Set the Clock About Mailboxes About Announcements Record Your Announcement To review your announcement at any time Answering System Feature Setup Change announce only Feature SummaryChange message alert Change base ringer Listen to Messages Adjust Playback Volume Delete Messages Record a Memo Message Window Display Window Displays To Indicate Connect with the Answering System Remote AccessRemote Access Commands Voice Menu Record memo End remote access callRecord announcement Turn system off Batteries Battery LifeCharge the Handset Battery Pack Replace the Handset Battery Pack If the phone does not work at all, check these items first Case of DifficultyTelephone Operation If you have If you hear noise or interference when using the phone If the phone does not ring when you receive a call Misdials Caller IDIf your telephone If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed Incomplete Answering SystemIf messages are If appears Message window Clear If your outgoingAnnouncement isn’t Announce Only Default SettingsDefault Settings Number of Rings Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Index NEW Page Page