91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page II USER’S MANUAL Part 2 2.4 GHz Corded Cordless Telephone with Caller ID/Call Waiting 1485/1185 Please also read Part 1 — Important Product Information © 2003 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page III Visit us at www.telephones.att.com © 2003 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.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page V CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.............1 Part List.......................................................1 About the Base and the Charger.........2 Choosing the Best Location..................2 About Caller ID with Call Waiting....... 2 About Call History...................................3 INSTALLATION......................4 Base Installation ........................................4 Handset Charger Installation.................7 Belt Clip.............
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91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 2 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. Choosing the Best Location Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 3 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. 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 the handset.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 4 INSTALLATION Base Installation Table/Desk 1 Connect the corded handset to the base Standard electrical outlet Modular telephone jack 2 Connect the telephone line cord. 3 Connect the power cord. The light goes on, and CL flashes in the Message Window. Check for dial tone . Lift the handset, you should hear a dial tone. 4 Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement,call 1-800-222–3111.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 5 Wall Mount 1 Reverse the wedge under the base. Place your fingers in the holes as shown and swing the top of the wedge down. 2 Reverse cordless 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 9V on the back of the base as shown.
1-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 5 6 7 8 9 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 6 Replace the adapter on the base so the larger end is toward the bottom as shown. 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 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. Mount the base on the wall.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 7 Handset Charger Installation 1 Connect the power cord. Be sure to plug the cord into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. CHARGING Light: on when handset is in charging stand 2 Install the handset batter y. Use NiCd Replacement Batter y 3301,SKU# 91076 a) c) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 8 Belt Clip Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). To attach 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 right side of the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force the connection make sure it fits securely.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 9 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE Intercom 1 2 3 Press and release to signal someone at the handset. A paging tone sounds. When the person at the handset presses , the handset and base can communicate without tying up the phone line. Press again or press 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.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 10 TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Answer a Call Press any key except . Make a Call Press , then dial the number — OR — Dial the number (use to backspace and correct digits),then press 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. Intercom 1 Press and release to signal someone at the base. A paging tone sounds.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 11 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. If you do not have Caller ID service, you can set the date and time manually. • • • • • • Press , then press until is displayed. Press . The month is flashing. Use or to select the current month. Press . The day is flashing. Use or to select the correct day. Press . The hour is flashing.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 12 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 to enter programming mode. 3 Press until the screen displays and the current setting. 4 Press . The current setting flashes. 5 Press or to select , , , , or . You will hear a sample of each ring. 6 Press to choose the displayed ringer setting.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 13 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.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM 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.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM 4 5 6 7 8 Page 15 When you finish entering the name, press . The screen displays . Enter the telephone number. Use to backspace and make a correction. Press to store a pause in the dialing sequence. —OR— Press to display the last number dialed from this phone. Press . If you are using the base, you are now done. If you are using the handset,after pressing , the screen displays and the current setting. Press or to change the setting.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 16 Edit a Number/Name Stored in the Directory 1 2 3 4 5 16 Press (DIR). The screen displays . Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memor y —OR— Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to edit. When the screen displays the number you want to edit,press . Then press or until flashes. Press . The screen displays the name and number. The flashing cursor appears at the end of the name.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 17 Delete a Number/Name Stored in the Directory 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press (DIR). The screen displays . 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 . Then press or until flashes. Press . The screen displays and the number. The current choice flashes. Press or until flashes. Press .
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 18 Dial a Number from the Directory 1 2 3 4 18 Press (DIR). The screen displays . Press or to scroll alphabetically through entries stored in memor y —OR— Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the entry you want to dial. When the screen displays the number you want to dial, press on the handset or on the base to dial the number —OR— Press . Then press or until flashes. Press number. .
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 19 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.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 20 Delete Records from Call History Delete a Specific Call 1 2 Locate the record you want to delete from call history. Press , then press or until flashes. PM 3 4 5 OLD Press . The screen displays and the phone number. The current choice flashes. Press or until flashes. Press . You’ll hear a long beep confirming the deletion. Delete All Calls 1 While viewing call history, press on the handset or on the base, then press until flashes.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 21 Dial a Displayed Number 1 2 3 Locate the record in call history that you want to dial. If you wish to change how the number is dialed, press . The screen displays any alternate dialing sequences available for this call (area code + number; 1 + area code + number ; number only;1+ number). Press on the handset or on the base to dial the number displayed on the screen —OR— Press on the handset or on the base, then press or until flashes.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 22 Store a Call History Record in the Directory 1 2 3 Locate the record in call history that you want to store in the directory. 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 ; number only;1+ number). Press on the handset or on the base, then press or until flashes.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 23 DISPLAY SCREEN MESSAGES Screen Displays: When: The other party is blocking their name. The other party is blocking their number. The other party is blocking their name and number. Your phone company is unable to receive the caller’s name. Your phone company is unable to receive the caller’s number. Your phone company is unable to receive the caller’s name and number. Turn Off the Base NEW CALL Indicator After reviewing new calls,press on the base.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 24 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. Turn Answering System On or Off Press to turn the system on or off. The message window will show the number of messages at all times. When the system is turned on, you will hear “Machine on” and the light will be lit.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 25 About Mailboxes This answering system has three voice mailboxes. Callers using a touch tone phone can select the mailbox in which their messages will be recorded by pressing , , or . All other messages will be recorded in Mailbox 1. About Announcements • • • • • You can record up to two different announcements — one for normal answering and one for when you’ve set the system to play the announcement only.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:23 AM Page 26 Enter answering system feature setup and choose a feature to set Change a feature setting Record outgoing announcement and memo Confirm a feature setting Delete outgoing announcement,messages Turn answering system on or off Record Your Announcement E: If you have assigned different mailboxes ¥NtoOT different people, be sure to tell callers in your announcement to press , , or message in the appropriate mailbox.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 27 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 until you hear the system announce the feature you want to set. Refer to the “Feature Summary” on page 28 for a description of the features and your choices. 3 Press to hear the feature’s settings. 4 Press to confirm your selection.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 28 FEATURE SUMMARY DEFAULT SETTINGS INDICATED BY * System announces: Description/directions: “Change announcement” Allows you to record your personal outgoing announcement. “Change remote access code” 50 * Set the remote access code you will use to access features and functions of the answering system from a touch tone phone. The code can be changed to any two-digit number from 40-99. Note: Press and hold to advance the remote access code by 10.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 29 This 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). If the system has less than 30 seconds of recording time left,it will indicate the memory full and automatically turns off.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 30 After playing the last message in a mailbox, the system announces “End of messages.” If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left, it announces the remaining time. Press the MAILBOX/STOP button at any time during playback to exit message playback. You will hear a long beep. Adjust Playback Volume Press VOL or to adjust playback volume to a comfortable level.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 31 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 27 to turn Call Screening on or off. If you decide to take the call,press on the cordless handset,pick up the corded handset,or press on the base .
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 32 MESSAGE WINDOW DISPLAY WINDOW DISPLAYS: WHEN: No messages in any mailbox – Total number of messages in all mailboxes, or current message number during message playback ↔ – Counting to Memory is full, or total number of messages is 99 Duration of announcement or memo recording (The max.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 33 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 RemoteAccess Code (preset to 50). The system beeps once and then announces the number of new messages. Enter a remote command (see “Remote Access Commands ” on page 34). Press to exit remote operation.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 34 REMOTE ACCESS COMMANDS FUNCTION: COMMAND: Play messages in a mailbox Press , then the appropriate mailbox number ( , , or ). The system plays new messages. If there are no new messages,the system plays old messages. Repeat a message Press Press message. Skip a message Press while message is playing; each press advances another message. Stop Press Save messages Hang up.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 35 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 and the low battery icon.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 36 Replacing the Handset Battery Pack 1 2 3 4 5 36 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.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 37 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. TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first: • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 38 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If you hear a two-beep signal when you try to use the handset: • You might be out of range. Move close to the base and try again. • If moving closer to the base doesn’t help, try following the directions above for reinitializing the handset and base. • You can refer to page 37 for reinitializing process.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 39 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If you hear noise or interference when using the phone: • Make sure the base antenna is fully upright. • You may be out of range . Move closer to the base. • Press and release 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.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 40 TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION If you lose a call after changing channels: You were probably almost out of range. Move closer to the base before changing channels. Before placing another call,set the handset in the base for at least 15 seconds.
91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 41 ANSWERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SOLUTION If the system does not • Make sure that the answering system is answer after the correct on. number of rings: • If Toll Saver is on,the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages waiting. • In some cases,the system may be affected by the ringing system used by the local telephone company. • If the memory is full or the system is off, the system answers after 10 rings.
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91-5418-10-00_att1485_r4 2003.6.11 10:24 AM Page 43 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RF Frequency Band (Handset to base) 912.75 MHz – 917.10 MHz RF Frequency Band (Base to handset) 2410.2 MHz – 2418.9 MHz Channels 30 Modulation FM Operating Temperature 0°C – 50°C Base Unit Voltage 104 – 129 Vrms Base Unit Voltage (AC Adapter Output) 9 Vdc @ 500mA Handset Voltage 3.1 – 4.
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