ANSWERING SYSTEM TELEPHONE 1830 · · · · · Setting up the system Follow the steps below to set up your new system before you install on a desk, table or wall. 1. Install the batteries Open the battery door on the bottom of the unit by pulling on the tabs. Insert the batteries , making sure that they are oriented. The batteries are used to save your messages in the event of a power failure. 2. Set the DIAL MODE switch Set the DIAL MODE switch on the bottom of the system to TT (touch tone) unless you have dial pulse (rotary) service. If you have dial pulse service, set the DIAL MODE switch to DP. 3. Continue unit installation To install the unit on a table or desk, turn to "Table Desk Installation." To install the unit on a wall, turn to "Wall Installation". Dial Mode This telephone has a selectable push-button dial which will work with either tone or rotary telephone service. It can be set to work directly with long-distance or certain other services that require tone signaling, including some tone-activated computer services. Installation Telephone Operation Memory Dialing Answering System Operation Remote Operation Table /Desk Installation Follow the steps below to install your new system on a table or desk. 1. Complete Steps 1 though 3 in "Setting Up the System." 2. Connect the handset cord. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset and the other end into the jack on the left side of the unit 3. Connect the line cord. Plug one end of the 7-foot telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the unit, and plug the other end into a modular wall jack. 4. Connect the power cord Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. The Messages Window counts down from 6 to 0, then "0" flashes to indicate that you need to record an announcement. Wall Installation Follow the steps below to install your new system as a wall unit. 1. Complete Steps 1 though 3 in " Setting Up the System" 2. Reverse the handset tab. To mount the telephone on a wall, you must reverse the handset tab. This tab holds the handset when you hang up. While holding down the switchhook, slide the tab up and out of its slot. Turn the tab so that the curved end is up and insert the tab back into its slot. 3. Reposition the base bracket a. Turn the unit upside down. b. Remove the bracket by pressing the movable tabs (with arrows) while lifting off the bracket c. Turn the bracket around and insert the nonmovable tabs into the slots at the other end of the unit. d. Press the movable tabs while lowering them into the slots. The bracket should snap firmly into place. 1. Connect the line cord to unit. Plug one end of the 8-inch telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack at the back of the unit. 2. Place telephone on wall jack Plug the free end of the line cord into the wall jack mounting studs and pull down unit it holds securely in place. 6 Connect the handset cord Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the left side of the unit and plug the other end into the handset. 7. Connect the power cord. Plug the power cord into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. The Message Window counts down from 6 to 0, then "0" flashes to indicate that you need to record an announcement. Telephone Operation Ringer Volume Control The RINGER volume control ( on the left side of the unit) allows you to turn the telephone ringer OFF or to set it to ring at LO or HI volume. Note: If the answering system is on, it will answer calls whether the ringer is on or off. Handset Volume Control Adjust the handset (receiver) volume control (located on the left side of the unit) for a comfortable listening level when using the handset. Speakerphone The speakerphone lets you place and answer phone calls without lifting up the handset. The VOLUME control switch for the speakerphone is located on the right side of the unit. Slide it to adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. To place a call using the speakerphone, press SPEAKER, and begin dialing after you hear the dial tone. The red speaker light is on whenever the speakerphone is being used. When you finish the call, press SPEAKER again to hang up. · · If you are using the speakerphone, you can switch to the handset at any time by lifting the handset. If you are using the handset, you can press SPEAKER at any time to activate the speakerphone. The handset is turned off automatically and you can return it to the base without disconnecting the call. Redial The telephone memory stores the last number you dialed ( up to 18 digits). To redial the number lift the handset or press SPEAKER, then press and release REDIAL. Note: To erase the redial memory, lift the handset or press SPEAKER, press any digit, then hang up. Mute Hold down the MUTE to turn off the microphone of the handset or speakerphone. You will be able to hear the caller, but the caller will not hear you. When you release MUTE, your caller will be able to hear you again. Flash Press and release FLASH instead of pressing the switchhook to activate services such al Call Waiting or 3Way Calling. You may have to press other buttons before or after FLASH, as explained in custom calling instructions provided by your local telephone company. FLASH is used only as a substitute for pressing the switchhook. Temporary Tone If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can temporarily change to tone dialing during a call by pressing *TONE. Example: 1. Dial a number with the DIAL MODE switch set to DP. 2. Press and release* Tone. Each number you dial after this will be sent as a touch tone signal. 3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to dial pulse service. Memory Dialing Memory Features A number will re main stored in memory unless you change it by entering another number. Capacity: The telephone can store 9 telephone numbers, each up to 18 digits long. Directory Card: Remove the directory card. Write in your telephone number where indicated by THIS NUMBER, and the numbers (or names) that you want to store in the numbered boxes. Reinstall the card and the clear plastic cover in the space provided. Speed Dialing: Once a number is stored in memory you can dial it by pressing MEMORY and then the memory location key (1-9). If your system is disconnected from AC power for approximately 15 minutes when there is no battery power, memory dialing numbers will be lost. To restore them, repeat the steps in " Storing Numbers." Note: You may choose to store emergency numbers in memory locations. However speed dialing is provided only as a convenience. AT&T assumes no responsibility for customer reliance on this memory feature. Although testing the programming of emergency numbers is not a recommended procedure, if you do make a call to an emergency number: · · You must remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up. Programming / testing of emergency numbers should be performed in the early morning or late evening (off-peak hours). Storing Numbers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER. Press and release PROGRAM. Enter the telephone number to be stored. Press and release MEMORY. Press and release the memory location (1-9) where the number is to be stored. You cannot use 0, # or * as memory locations. Hang up, or press SPEAKER. Repeat the above steps to store another number. Dialing Stored Numbers 1. 2. 3. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER. Press and release MEMORY. Press and release the memory location (1-9). Storing Numbers Just Dialed Whenever you make a telephone call, the number you dialed can be stored in a memory location without entering the number again. 1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER. 2. Press and release PROGRAM. 3. Press and release MEMORY. 4. Press and release the memory location (1-9). 5. Hang up or press SPEAKER. Answering System Operation Recording Your Announcement Before using your new answering system, you should record the announcement that callers will hear when the system answers a call. The system will not answer calls unless an announcement is recorded. 1. Prepare your announcement. Example: "Hello. I can't come to the phone right now. Please leave your name, telephone number, and a message after the beep. I will return your call as soon as I can. Thank You." Note: Your announcement can be up to 2 minutes long. 2. Lift the access cover and press and release CHANGE. The Message Window displays "C". 3. Press and release ANNC. The system beeps to indicate that it is recording. Speak toward the microphone in a normal tone of voice, from about 9 inches away. While you are recording, "-" flashes in the Message Window. 4. Press STOP when you are finished. The unit automatically plays back your announcement. If necessary adjust the volume control (on the right side of the unit). After your announcement plays back, the number in the Message Window should be on steady. If it is flashing, follow steps 2 ­ 4 to re-record your announcement. Reviewing your Announcement To review your announcement, press and release ANNC. If necessary, adjust the VOLUME control(on the right side of the unit). Changing Your Announcement To change your announcement, follow the steps under "Recording You Announcement." The old announcement is deleted when a new announcement is recorded. Setting the Clock The clock records the day and time when each message was received. Before using your new answering system, set the answering system's Clock. To set the day and time: 1. Set the VOLUME control to the middle. 2. Press and release CHANGE. The Message Window displays "C." 3. Press and release CLOCK. The current day setting is announced (for example, "Sunday"). 4. To change the day setting, hold down FORWARD or REPEAT until the correct day is announced. Then, release the button. 5. Press and release CLOCK. The current hour is announced (for example, "one AM".) 6. To change the hours setting, hold down FORWARD or REPEAT until the correct hour is announced. Then, release the button. Check that the hour is correctly set for AM or PM. If it is not, hold down FORWARD to advance 12 hours. 7. Press and release CLOCK. The current minutes setting is announced (for example, "oh three") 8. To change the minutes setting, hold down FORWARD or REPEAT until the correct minutes setting is announced. Then, release the button. 9. Press and release CLOCK. The new day and time are announced. You are done setting the day and time. Audible Clock To hear the clock setting at any time, press and release CLOCK. Turning the System On/Off After you have recorded your announcement, the Message Window should be on, indicating that the system is ready to answer calls. The Message Window shows the number of messages stored in memory ("0" if no messages have been received). If the Message Window is not on, press and release ON/OFF to turn the system on. If you do not want your system to answer calls, press and release ON/OFF so that the Message Window turns off. Answering Calls When the system answers a call, the caller hears the announcement you recorded, followed by a beep. After the beep, the system begins recording you caller's message. While the system is playing your announcement, the Message Window displays "-" (steady). While the system is recording the caller's message, the Message Window displays "-" (flashing). Note: To conserve memory, messages are limited to a maximum of 2 minutes each. If the caller is still speaking after 2 minutes, is silent for more than 7 seconds, or if the system's memory runs out, the system beeps once and hangs up. Screening Your Calls To screen your calls, set the system to answer calls and adjust the VOLUME control so you can hear the announcement and a caller's message on the system's built-in speaker. If you decide to take a call. Press SPEAKER or lift the handset of any telephone on the same line. The system will stop recording and reset to answer calls. Note: If the announcement does not stop right away, press and release the telephone switchhook or press STOP. Ring Select (Toll Saver) Use the RINGS switch under the access cover to select the number of times the phone rings before the system answers. · · · Set to 2 if you want the system to answer all calls on the second ring. Set to 4 if you want if you want the system to answer all calls on the fourth ring. Set to TS (Toll Saver) if you want the system to answer on the second ring when the system has new messages, but on the fourth ring when the system has no new messages. Use Toll Saver if you will be calling from anther location to check for messages. Suppose that Toll Saver is selected and you call long distance of from a pay phone to check your messages. If the system has received new messages since the last time you checked your messages, the system answers after 2 rings. If you hear a third ring, you know the system has no new messages. If you hang up after the th ...