Page/Handset Locator, Temporary Tone Dialing | AT&T 1256 instruction

Page/Handset Locator

Page the handset(s) from the base by pressing

. The handsets will sound a repeating

tone.

To cancel the page press any key (Except function

keys) on a handset or , or wait 60 seconds.

Temporary Tone Dialing

If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call.

1Make the call,and wait until it is connected.

2Press . Keys pressed after this send touch tone signals.

3After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse (rotary) service.

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AT&T 1256 user manual Page/Handset Locator, Temporary Tone Dialing

Contents

Part 1 Important Product Information With Caller ID/Call WaitingPage Contents Before YOU Begin Parts List About the Call Log About Caller Identification Caller ID Charging Stand Installation InstallationTable/Desk Installation Connect the power cord Install the handset battery Charge the handset batteryCheck for dial tone Headset Belt Clip Wall Installation Feature Setup Menu Telephone Feature Setup Ring Volume Ring Pattern Key Click Steps Handset Name Language Setting Clear Message Waiting Set Dial Method Telephone Operation Handset VolumeIdle Screen Make a Call Speakerphone Call Timer Redial Flash/Call WaitingMute Temporary Tone Dialing Page/Handset Locator Screen Displays When Display Screen Messages This Icon Indicates Display Screen Icons Light Status Indicates Base Lights Three quick beeps Tones and What They MeanOne double beep Two double beeps Intercom Calls Intercom Operation Transfer a Call Answer an Incoming Call While on an Intercom Call Forward a Call Conference Calling Store a Number and Name in Phone Book Phonebook 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 Removing a Specific Call Record Remove Call Records Remove All Call Records Store a Call Record in Phone Book Dialing Options Display Dial Answering System Operation AT the Base Audible IndicatorsTurn Answering System On or Off Set the Clock About Announcements About Mailboxes To review your announcement at any time Record Your Announcement Answering System Feature Setup Change message alert Feature SummaryChange announce only Change base ringer Listen to Messages Delete Messages Adjust Playback Volume Record a Memo Window Displays To Indicate Message Window Display Remote Access Commands Remote AccessConnect with the Answering System Voice Menu Record announcement End remote access callRecord memo Turn system off Battery 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 have If the phone does not ring when you receive a call If you hear noise or interference when using the phone If your telephone Caller IDMisdials If the caller’s name or phone number is not displayed Answering System If messages areIncomplete Message window If appears If your outgoing Announcement isn’tClear Default Settings Default SettingsAnnounce Only Number of Rings Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Index NEW Page Page