91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page ii USER’S MANUAL Part 2 2.4 GHz Corded Cordless Telephone with Caller ID/Call Waiting 1480 Please also read Part 1 — Important Product Information © 2002 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp. licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page iii Visit us at www.telephones.att.com © 2002 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp. licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page v CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . .1 CALLER ID OPERATION . . . . . . . .17 About the Base and the Charger . . . .1 Choosing the Best Location . . . . . . . .1 About Caller ID with Call Waiting . . .1 About Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Base Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Handset Charger Installation . . . . . . .7 Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN About the Base and the Charger This product provides you with a base station with corded handset, a cordless handset, and a handset charger. You’ll need to connect the base to both AC power and a modular telephone jack. You’ll connect the handset charger to AC power only. For more information, please see INSTALLATION in this User’s Manual.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90. The most recent call will have the lowest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information. If you answer a call before information appears on the screen, it may not be in the call history. Call history information is stored independently at the base and at each handset.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 3 INSTALLATION Base Installation Table/Desk 1 Connect the corded handset to the base Standard electrical outlet Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111. Modular telephone jack 2 Connect the telephone line cord. 3 Connect the power cord. The ANSWER ON/OFF light goes on, and CL flashes in the Message Window. Check for dial tone. Lift the handset; you should hear a dial tone.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 4 INSTALLATION Wall Mount 1 Remove the adapter from under the base as shown. 2 Reverse handset tab. 3 Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled TEL LINE on the back of the base. Connect the power cord to the jack labeled DC IN on the back of the base.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 5 INSTALLATION 5 Wrap the telephone line cord around the posts on the bottom of the base. 6 Replace the adapter on the base so the larger end is toward the bottom as shown.
1-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 6 INSTALLATION 7 8 9 Connect the corded handset to the base. Connect the telephone line cord to the modular telephone jack. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. The ANSWER ON/OFF light goes on, and CL flashes in the Message Window. Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111. 10 Mount the base on the wall. a) Align holes on base with mounting studs on wall jack.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 7 INSTALLATION Handset Charger Installation 1 2 Connect the power cord. Feed the power cord through the strain-relief channel on the bottom of the handset charger. Then plug the cord into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. CHARGING Light: on when handset is in charging stand Install the handset battery. Use NiCd Replacement Battery 3301, SKU# 91076 or to increase your current talk time use the NiMH Replacement Battery 2414, SKU# 23403.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 8 INSTALLATION 3 4 5 6 Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the remote charging stand. The CHARGING light goes on. • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. Check for dial tone. • After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press P; you should hear a dial tone. Set the time and date displayed on handset screen. If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically with the first incoming call.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 9 INSTALLATION Belt Clip Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). To attach To remove Headset You can use this telephone with any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the connection make sure it fits securely.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 10 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE Page/Intercom 1 2 3 Press and release to signal someone at the handset. A paging tone sounds. When the person at the handset presses I, the handset and base can communicate without tying up the phone line. Press again or press o on handset to disconnect. Base Ringer Volume Switch Display Dial Use to adjust how loudly the base rings. Press to dial the number currently displayed on screen.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 11 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Answer a Call Press any key except O. Make a Call Press P, then dial the number — OR — Dial the number (use < to backspace and correct digits), then press P to call. Flash/ Call Waiting Access special telephone company subscriber services. Hold Press to put a call on hold. Press again to release hold — OR — Lift the handset of an extension. Page/Intercom 1 Press and release to signal someone at the base.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 12 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Handset Ringer Style/Battery Save You can select from four different handset ringer styles, or turn the ringer off and extend the battery life. 1 Make sure the handset is off. 2 Press G to enter programming mode. 3 Press > until the screen displays RINGER:. 4 Press S. The screen displays the current setting. 5 Press < or > to select 1, 2, 3, 4, or OFF. You will hear a sample of each ring.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 13 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Operating Range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office. For best performance, keep the base antenna fully upright.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 14 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE BASE OR HANDSET The base and cordless handset can each store 50 telephone numbers with names, each up to 24 digits long. Directory information is stored independently at the base and cordless handset. Changes made to entries at one location do not affect the other directory. Entries are stored alphabetically. For consistency with Caller ID entries, you may wish to enter last names first.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 15 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE BASE OR HANDSET 4 5 6 7 8 When you finish entering the name, press S. The screen displays ENTER NUMBER. Enter the telephone number. Use < to backspace and make a correction. Press r to store a pause in the dialing sequence. —OR— Press r to display the last number dialed from this phone. Press S. If you are using the base, you are now done.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 16 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE BASE OR HANDSET Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory 1 2 3 Press > (DIR). The screen displays DIRECTORY. Press < or > to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memory —OR— Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to delete. When the screen displays the number you want to delete, press S. Then press < or > until ERASE flashes. EDIT DIAL ERASE 973-555-0123 4 5 6 Press S.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 17 CALLER ID OPERATION Caller’s name Caller’s telephone number Date of call Time of call Position of call in call history About Call History This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 90. The most recent call will have the highest number. When the memory is full, the oldest call information is deleted to make room for new incoming call information.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 18 CALLER ID OPERATION Delete Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call 1 2 Locate the record you want to delete from call history. Press S, then press < or > until ERASE flashes. DIAL ERASE PGM 973-555-0123 5/01 5:40PM 3 4 5 28 OLD Press S. The screen displays ERASE NO YES ALL and the phone number. The current choice flashes. Press < or > until YES flashes. Press S. You’ll hear a series of beeps confirming the deletion.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 19 CALLER ID OPERATION Store a Call History Record in the Directory 1 2 3 Locate the record in call history you want to store in memory. If you wish to change how the number is stored, press #. The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number; 1+ number; number only). Press S, then press < or > until PGM flashes.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 20 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Audible Indicators This system gives you voice prompts for feature operations and voice confirmations when you press a button or complete an operation. Set the Clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure the answering system is on. Press t.The system announces the clock setting then announces:“To change clock, press t.” Press t. Press c until the system announces the correct day, then press t.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 21 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Enter answering system feature setup and choose a feature to set Turn answering system on or off Record outgoing announcement Change a feature setting Confirm a feature setting Delete outgoing announcement, messages Announce Only” on page 22 to change your announcement selection.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 22 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Answering System Feature Setup You can set up one feature at a time, or you can set up a feature and then move on to set up another feature. 1 Make sure the answering system is on. 2 Press and release U until you hear the system announce the feature you want to set. Refer to the “Feature Summary” below for a description of the features and your choices. 3 Press c to hear the feature’s settings.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 23 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Listen to, Save & Delete Messages The system automatically saves your messages until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos, and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). Before playing a message, the system announces the day and time it was received. While the message plays, the New Message Window displays the number of the message.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 24 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Call Screening/Intercept 1 2 3 Make sure the Call Screening feature is set to on, the answering system is on, and the message playback volume control is above minimum level so you can hear the call’s message. See “Answering System Feature Setup” on page 22 to turn Call Screening on or off. If you decide to take the call, press P on the cordless handset, pick up the corded handset, or press K on the base.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 25 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Connect with the Answering System You can access many features of this system remotely from a touch tone phone. 1 2 3 4 Dial your telephone number. When the system answers, enter your Remote Access Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages. Enter a remote command (see “Remote Access Commands”). Press * 0 to exit remote operation.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 26 ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT TOUCH TONE PHONE Remote Access Commands (continued) Function: Command: Record memo Press * 8; then mailbox number where you want memo recorded; speak after beep; press # 5 to exit. End remote access call Press * 0. Turn system off Press # 0; the system announces, “Machine off.” Press # 0 again to turn the system back on.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 27 BATTERIES Charge the Handset Battery Pack • This battery should remain charged up to six days with the ringer turned on and up to 10 days with the ringer off. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about 10 hours. • The battery pack needs charging when: — A new battery is installed in the handset. — The phone beeps twice every five seconds. — The screen displays BATTERY LOW and the low battery icon.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 28 BATTERIES Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 1 2 3 4 5 28 Remove the battery compartment cover on the handset by pressing on the indentation and sliding the cover downward. Lift out the old battery pack and disconnect. Align the two holes in the new battery pack’s plug with the socket pins, and snap the plug into place. Place the battery pack in the compartment with the wires in the lower left corner, along the bottom of the battery pack.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 29 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase. If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first: • • • • • • Make sure the ringer is on at the cordless handset and base.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 30 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you hear noise or interference when using the cordless handset: • • • • • • • Make sure the base antenna is fully upright. You may be out of range. Move closer to the base. Press and release G to change to another of the 30 channels available. If noise is exceptionally loud, move closer to the base before changing channels. Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 31 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If 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. If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call. If the system’s memory becomes full during a message, the system stops recording and disconnects the call.
91-5824-70-00_ATT1480_R0 9/15/03 2:47 PM Page 32 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If your outgoing announcement isn’t clear: • • When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the base. Make sure there is no “background” noise (TV, music, etc.) while you are recording. If callers cannot leave messages in Mailbox 2 or 3. • 32 Re-record your announcement, making sure to leave a few seconds blank at the end to allow callers enough time to select a mailbox.
