USER’S MANUAL Part 2 2.4 GHz Cordless Speakerphone 2440 with Caller ID/Call Waiting Please also read Part 1 — Important Product Information AT&T and the globe symbol are registered trademarks of AT&T Corp. licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
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CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Using More Than One Handset ......3 Choosing the Best Location ...........3 About Caller ID with Call Waiting...3 AT THE HANDSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Belt Clip .........................................5 Headset ..........................................5 Store a Number and Name in Memory ................................14 View a Memory Number..............15 Delete a Memory Number ...........
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Using More Than One Handset This system can support up to four handsets. You must “register” additional handsets (purchased separately) with the base. The handset that came with the system (Handset 1) will automatically be registered with the base. Follow the directions that come with an additional handset to register it with the base. Choosing the Best Location Choose a location for the base near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack.
INSTALLATION 1 Connect the power cord to the base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Modular telephone jack 2 Standard electrical outlet Connect the telephone line cord. Use only the power cord supplied with this product. If you need a replacement, call 1 800 222-3111. 3 Install the handset battery. a) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on indentation and sliding downward. b) Place the battery pack in the handset.
INSTALLATION 4 5 Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base (or a remote charging stand, purchased separately). • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the battery will quick charge in only eight hours. Check for dial tone. • After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press P; you should hear a dial tone. Belt Clip Attach belt clip to the cordless handset (optional). a) Slide down into grooves to attach. b) Push up and away to remove.
FEATURE SETTINGS Handset Softkeys • • Press the softkey below the operation displayed on the screen to select that operation. For example, to enter the menu, press the center softkey. Screen display of operations to be selected with softkeys. Softkeys Telephone Feature Setup—Handset 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 Make sure the handset is off. Use the softkey to select MENU. Use the softkey to highlight HANDSET SETTINGS. Select OK. Press the right softkey until the feature you want to set is highlighted. Select OK.
FEATURE SETTINGS Handset Features Feature Directions Ringer Volume You can adjust the ringer volume to four settings or off. Use the softkeys to adjust the volume down or up, or to turn the ringer off. You will hear a volume sample each time you change the setting, and the screen displays the volume level. Select OK to save. Ringer Melody You can choose from six different ringers. Use the softkeys to hear the different ringers. Select SAVE to save the last ringer heard.
FEATURE SETTINGS Telephone Feature Setup—Base 1 2 3 4 Make sure the phone is off. Press ***. The base sounds a tone, and the POWER and LINE IN USE lights flash. Follow the directions for each feature as described in “Base Features.” Press # to save the selected setting and exit — OR — Press * to exit without saving. Base Features Feature Directions Ringer Melody Press 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 to select a ringer. You will hear a sample of the ringer when you press the button.
TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET On steadily when you have new voice mail messages. (You must subscribe to service from your local telephone company.) Answer a Call Press P — OR — Press any key except O or +. Make a Call Press P, then dial the number — OR — Dial the number (it will be displayed on the screen), then press P to call. Flash/ Call Waiting Access telephone company subscriber services while on a call. Redial 1 Use the softkey to select RDL.
TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Volume 1 2 During a call, select VOLUME, then use the softkeys to adjust the earpiece volume. Select OK to save the setting for future calls. Mute Mute allows you to hear your caller, but prevents the caller from hearing you. 1 Use the softkey to select MUTE. The screen alternately displays MICROPHONE MUTED! and the previous screen. 2 Select MUTE again to return to your conversation.
TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE HANDSET Handset Icons Icon Description Line in Use On steadily with no number next to it when a parallel set is in use. On steadily with one or more numbers next to it to show which extensions are using the line. For example, 12 indicates that Handset 1 and Handset 2 are on outside calls. Intercom On steadily with the extension numbers currently on an intercom call. For example, 02 indicates that the base and Handset 2 are currently on an intercom call.
TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE The base unit of this cordless phone is a full-featured speakerphone. Flashes when you have new voice mail messages. (You must subscribe to service from your local telephone company.) Volume Adjust speakerphone volume during a call. Mute Press to prevent the other person from hearing you (you will still be able to hear the other person). The MUTE light goes on. Press again to return to your conversation.
TELEPHONE OPERATION AT THE BASE On steadily when the base unit is properly plugged in. Flashes when unit is in Power Fail Operation. On steadily when line is being used by a system handset. Flashes when another phone on the same line (parallel extension) is in use. On steadily whenever handset is placed in base unit charging cradle. Hold Press to put a call on hold. You cannot hear your caller, and your caller cannot hear you. Press H or K to return to the call.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE HANDSET You can store up to 50 telephone numbers and names in memory. Store a Number and Name in Memory 1 Start from the “idle” screen. HANDSET 1 2 3 Begin entering the number you want to store. Use the PAUSE softkey to enter a dialing pause if you wish. Select MEM when finished. RDL MENU PAUSE MENU MEM 5551234 MEM The screen displays: ENTER NAME? CLR 4 5 SAVE Use the chart below to enter a name to be stored with this number.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE HANDSET View a Memory Number 1 Start from the “idle” screen. Select MEM. HANDSET 1 RDL 2 MENU MEM The screen displays: FIND 3 Use the and softkeys to scroll through memory in alphabetical order RALPH 5551234 EDIT — OR — Select FIND, then enter the first few letters of the name and select FIND again to search. SEARCH FOR RAL CLR The closest match alphabetically is displayed.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE HANDSET Delete a Memory Number 1 2 Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” Select EDIT. RALPH 5551234 EDIT 3 Select DEL. RALPH 5551234 DEL 4 5 16 Select THIS to delete the displayed entry — OR — Select ALL to delete the entire memory. If you selected ALL, the screen displays ARE YOU SURE?. Select YES to delete the memory — OR — Select NO to exit without deleting.
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AT THE HANDSET Edit a Memory Number 1 2 Follow Steps 1–3 under “View a Memory Number.” Select EDIT. MANUEL 5550013 EDIT 3 Select EDIT. MANUEL 5550013 DEL 4 5 6 7 8 Select to move the cursor to where you want to begin editing the phone number. Select MORE for more editing choices. Select DEL to delete numbers, then enter new numbers. Select PAUSE to enter a dialing pause. Select BACK. To continue editing, use the to reposition the cursor and repeat Steps 5–7.
TELEPHONE MEMORY AT THE BASE There are three one-touch dialing buttons, X, Y, or Z, on the base. One-touch dialing buttons Store a One-Touch Number 1 2 3 4 Make sure the phone is off. Press and hold X, Y, or Z until you hear a beep. Dial the number you want to store. Press the same one-touch button again. You will hear a confirmation tone. Delete a One-Touch Number 1 2 3 Make sure the phone is off. Press and hold X, Y, or Z until you hear a beep.
INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Base to All Handsets 1 2 3 Press I on the base. All handsets registered with the base will ring, and each screen will display GLOBAL CALL FROM BASE. Respond at any handset by pressing I on the handset. To end the intercom connection, press O on the handset — OR — Press I on the base. Base to One Handset 1 2 3 4 Press I on the base. Press the number of the handset you are calling (for example, press 2 for Handset 2).
INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Handset to Base and All Handsets 1 2 3 4 Press I on the handset. Press * on the handset. All registered handsets and the base will ring. Respond at any handset or the base by pressing I. To end the intercom connection, press O on the handset — OR — Press I on the base. Transfer Calls You can transfer calls from base to handset, handset to handset, or handset to base. Blind Transfer Transfer without advising the other person. 1 Press I.
INTERCOM/TRANSFER OPERATION Four-Way Conferencing You can have a “conference” call using up to two registered handsets, the base, and an outside caller. Press P on the handset — OR — Press K on the base.
CALLER ID OPERATION Caller’s name Caller’s telephone number Time of call Date of call Position of call in Calls Log View Calls Log The handset stores up to 50 Caller Identification records in the Calls Log, with the most recent records displayed first. 1 Select MENU. 2 Select CALLS LOG. The screen display is similar to: SMITH ANDREW 808-555-1700 11:15A Oct12 #02 CID 3 4 Select or to scroll through the Calls Log. To exit Calls Log, press O.
CALLER ID OPERATION 2 3 Select OPT#. Select or to highlight the number as you want it to be dialed. 555-1700 1-555-1700 808-555-1700 1-808-555-1700 EDIT 4 To call the selected number, select DIAL — OR — Press P — OR — Press k. Delete Call Records 1 2 3 Follow the directions to “View Calls Log.” Select CID. Select DEL.
BATTERIES Battery Life Battery life depends on how far the handset is from the base, and other environmental conditions. NOTE: For optimum performance, charge your handset on the base every night. Charge the Handset Battery Pack • • • • • This battery should remain charged for up to five days. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about six to eight hours.
BATTERIES Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries. Dispose of batteries in a safe manner. Consult your local waste disposal company for disposal information. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned it could explode and if punctured it could release corrosive material which could injure the skin or eyes and which may be toxic. Replace the Handset Battery Pack 1 Install the handset battery. a) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on indentation and sliding downward.
BATTERIES Power Fail Operation You can use your cordless phone during a power outage when a fully charged battery is installed in the base unit (see “Spare Battery”). This battery will provide enough power for you to make and receive calls for up to five hours. NOTE: When using the spare battery backup power, audio quality may be somewhat reduced. Spare Battery This phone is equipped with a built-in spare battery charger in the base unit.
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 does not work at all, check these items first: • Make sure the power cord is plugged into the base and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly into the base unit and the telephone jack.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If 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 same circuit as the base can sometimes cause interference. Try moving the appliance or the base to another outlet. The layout of your home or office may be limiting the operating range. Try moving the base to another location, preferably on an upper floor.
