Getting started

Quick reference guide .........................2
Parts checklist .........................................3
Before you install ..................................4
Telephone base installation .............5
Installation options ...............................6

Telephone operation

Telephone settings................................8
Telephone operation .........................10
Options while on calls .....................11

Directory

Directory ..................................................12
Speed dialing ........................................13
One-touch dialing...............................14

Caller ID history

Caller ID history ...................................15
To review the call history ...............17
Delete or copy an entry ..................18

Answering system operation

Answering system operation ........19
Answering system mode ..............20
Day & time announcements .........21
Outgoing announcements .............22
Announce only mode .......................23
Changing feature options ..............24
Message playback............................26
To record & play memos ...................27
To record & play a phone
conversation ...................................28
Message counter displays ...........29
Remote access ..................................30

Appendix

Display screen messages, tones
& lights ..................................................31
Troubleshooting ................................ 32
Important product information .....36
FCC and ACTA information .........38
Part 15 of FCC rules ....................... 40
Limited warranty ..............................41
Technical specifications ................44
Index .......................................................45
Remote access wallet card ............46
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User’s manual

1856 Speakerphone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting