Att 2462 User Manual

12.4 GHz 2-Line Corded/Cordless Answering System 2462 with Caller ID/Call Waiting1Please also readPart 1 — Important Product InformationUSER’S MANUAL

Telephone Feature Setup 1 Make sure the phone is off.2 Press .3 Press to highlight SETUP BASE or HANDSET SETTINGS.4 Press .5 Press until the feature

87 Follow the directions for each feature as described in“Telephone Features”.8 Press O(CLEAR) on the handset or on the base to return to the Setup m

Telephone Features ContinuedFeature DirectionsRange ToneWhen you turn this feature on, the handset sounds a (Handset only) warning tone when it is ou

10Answering System (ITAD) SetupThis answering system has two voice mailboxes. Mailbox 1 is used for Line 1 and Mailbox 2 is used for Line 2. Some answ

11Answer ModeYou must set this feature for each mailbox. When a line’s mailbox is set toANSWER + RECORD the caller can leave a message. When a line’s

12FEATURE SETTINGSNumber of RingsChoose how many times the phone will ring before the system answers anincoming call. You must set this feature for ea

13The base unit of this phone can be used with the corded handset,as a speakerphone, or with a 2.5mm headset (purchased separately).Answer a CallLift

14TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE BASEPress to silenceringing tones at base forduration of this call.Lit when battery ischarging in basespare batterycharger

15TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE BASEVolumeAdjust the volume of what you hear on a call using VOLUME + and -— OR —1 During a call, press .2 Use the softke

16TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE BASESwitch Between LinesYou can alternate between calls on Line 1 and Line 2 as often as necessary.1 Make or answer a call

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17TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE BASEBase IconsIcon DescriptionLine in UseFlashes with a line number when there is an incoming call.On steadily with one or

18TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE HANDSETRedial1 Press .The screendisplays the lastfive numbersdialed from thishandset.2 Use the softkeysto highlight thenum

19Volume1 During a call, press .2 Use the softkeys to adjust the volume of what you hear.3 Press to save the setting for future calls.MuteMute allow

20TELEPHONE OPERATIONAT THE HANDSETSwitch Between LinesYou can alternate between calls on Line 1 and Line 2 as often as necessary.1 Make or answer a c

21Handset IconsIcon DescriptionLine in UseFlashes with a line number when there is an incoming call.On steadily with one or more numbers next to it to

22You can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names in memory at thebase and each registered handset. Memory information is storedindependently at th

23View a Memory Number1 Startfromthe“idle”screen.Press.2 The screen displays:3 Press or to scroll through memory inalphabetical order— OR —Press , th

24Edit a Memory Number1 Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.”2 Press .3 Press .4 Press or .5 Press to move the cursor towhere you want to be

25Delete a Memory Number1 Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.”2 Press .3 Press .4 Press to delete the displayedentry— OR —Press to delete

You can use I on the base or cordless handset to makeintercom, page or conference calls and to transfer a call between the baseand registered handsets

BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . .1About the Base and the Charger . . . . . .1Using More Than One Handset. . . . . . .1Choosing the Best Location

27Transfer a CallYou can transfer calls from base to handset, handset to handset, or handsetto base. If a transfer call is not answered within 30 seco

28View Call HistoryThe handset and base store up to 50 records in the call history, with themost recent records displayed first.1 Press .2 Select CALL

29Display Dial OptionsPhone numbers are displayed in the format they were received. You canchange the dialing sequence for a displayed record, by pres

30Play a Message Associated with a Call RecordIf the caller left a message on the answering system, LEFT A MESSAGEappears under the caller’s name in t

31This answering system (ITAD) can be accessed using on screen menus atthe base or handset, using the buttons on the base, or from a remote touchtone

32ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONRecord Your AnnouncementYou must record the announcement for each mailbox separately.1 From the mailbox setup menu for the

33Play MessagesThe system plays new messages first, in the order they were received,then old messages (also first to last).1 Press .2 Select MAILBOXES

34ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATIONUSING BASE BUTTONSYou can access many answering system features and functions using thebuttons on the base.Delete a Messag

35Record A MemoYou can record a memo up to four minutes long to store as a newincoming message.1 Press r. Both Mailbox lights flash and the screen dis

Connect with the Answering SystemYou can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tonephone.1 Dial one of your telephone numbers.2 Wh

About the Base and the ChargerThis product provides you with a base station with corded handset,a cordless handset, and a handset charger. You’ll need

37Remote Access Commands (continued)Function Command:End remote access call Press *0.Turn system off Press 0 and the mailbox number;the system announc

38BATTERIESBattery LifeBattery life depends on how far the handset is from the base, and otherenvironmental conditions.NOTE: For optimum performance,

39Spare BatteryThis phone is equipped with a built-in spare battery charger in the baseunit. The spare battery charger allows you to always have a cha

Replace the Handset Battery Pack1 Install the handset battery.40BATTERIESb) Place the battery packin the handset. Alignthe metal contacts onthe batter

41OPERATING RANGEOperating RangeThis cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed bythe Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even

42IN CASE OF DIFFICULTYIf you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below.For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephone

43If you hear noise or interference when using the phone:• You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.• Household appliances plugged into the sa

44If messages are incomplete:• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after three minutes

PERF.PERF.foldAnswering System 2462Remote CommandsTo connect with your answering system:1 Dial your telephone number from a touch tone phone.2 When th

PERF.Remote Command PressVoice Help menu 5Play all messages 1, then mailbox number Play only new messages 2, then mailbox numberRepeat message 4 while

There are fees for Caller ID services, and they may not be available in all areas.This phone can provide information only if both you and the caller a

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Base Installation1 Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.Use only the power cord supplied with t

4 Confirm Lines 1 and 2.To determine which line is which, press L and call one of yourtelephone numbers. If you hear a busy signal, Line 1 is the numb

52 Install the handset battery.Use only the battery supplied with this handset or AT&TAccessory Battery Model 2401, SKU# 91077.Handset Charger In

3 Charge the handset battery.• Place the handset in the remote charging stand. TheCHARGING light goes on.• Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. A