Telephone operation, Making and answering calls | AT&T ATT1856

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Telephone operation

Telephone operation

Making and answering calls

To make a call, lift the handset or press SPEAKER, then dial a number. Replace the handset or press SPEAKER to hang up.

To answer a call, lift the handset, or press SPEAKER to use the speakerphone.

Last number redial

The most recently dialed number is displayed when you lift the handset or press SPEAKER. Press REDIAL to dial it.

To adjust ringer volume

To adjust the ringer volume, press the VOLUME but- ton while the telephone is not in use. Press or once to increase or lower the ringer volume by one level. You can turn the ringer off, or select one of the seven volume levels.

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AT&T ATT1856 user manual Telephone operation, Making and answering calls, Last number redial, To adjust ringer volume

Contents

User’s manual Congratulations Stop Table of contents PROG/MEM Quick reference guide Parts checklist Avoid placing the telephone base too close to Before you install Telephone base installation Wall mounting Installation options Tabletop installation Contrast Telephone settingsCall history Repeated calls Home area code/local area codes LanguageTo set the home area code To set the local area codes Telephone operation To adjust ringer volumeMaking and answering calls Last number redial Options while on calls To adjust listening volume Directory Timeouts and error messagesMemory capacity Directory card To store a number in speed dial Speed dialingTo change numbers To call a number in speed dial To store number in one-touch One-touch dialingTo call a number in one-touch Chain dialing Information about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID history How caller ID works Caller ID history To review the call history To review the call historyTo return a call Dialing options To copy an entry into memory Delete or copy an entryTo delete entries Message counter Message guard memory for power failureMessage capacity Memory monitor To turn the answering system off Answering system modeTo turn the answering system on Call screening Skip or Day & time announcementsTo set day and time To check day and time To record your outgoing announcement Outgoing announcementsTo play your outgoing announcement To delete your outgoing announcement PLAY/STOP to save selection and exit menu Announce only modeTo turn announce only on or off Feature options Changing feature options 999 What is priority call code? Announcements during message playback Message playbackPress PLAY/STOP to begin or end message playback Options during playback To 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 displays Stop Remote access Display screen messages, tones & lights Indicator lightsScreen icons Alert tones Troubleshooting Test a working telephone at the same telephone jack. If Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important product information Especially about telephones answering systems Especially About Corded Telephones Product 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 compatibility Part 15 of FCC rules Limited warranty Limited warranty Limited warranty Technical specifications Index Preset to Action Remote command Remote access wallet card