USER’S MANUAL Part 2 2.4 GHz Dual Handset Cordless Telephone 2230 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.
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.................1 About the Base and the Charger ..1 About Caller Identification (Caller ID). .................................1 About Call History ........................1 INSTALLATION........................2 Base Installation ............................2 Spare Charger Installation.............3 Belt Clip.........................................3 Headset..........................................3 FEATURE SETUP .....................4 Feature Setup Menu......................
BEFORE YOU BEGIN About the Base and the Charger This cordless product provides you with two cordless handsets, a base station and a spare charger. You can charge either handset in the base or in the spare charger. You’ll need to connect the base to both AC power and a modular telephone jack. You’ll connect the spare charger to AC power only. For more installation information, please see INSTALLATION in this User’s Manual.
INSTALLATION Base Installation NOTE: Install the base unit and spare handset charger away from electronic equipment, such as personal computers, television sets or microwave ovens. Avoid excessive heat, cold, dust or moisture. 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.
INSTALLATION 4 5 Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base (or the spare charger). • Charge the battery at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the battery will charge in eight hours. Check for dial tone. • After the batteries are charged, lift the handset and press P; you should hear a dial tone. Spare Charger Installation 1 2 Connect the power cord attached to the spare charger to an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Follow Steps 3–5 in “Base Installation.
FEATURE SETUP Feature Setup Menu NOTE: When you follow the directions to “Clear Message Waiting” or “Set Dial Mode” you change settings for BOTH handsets. All other features must be set separately at each handset. Press S to enter the Feature Setup menu. Use < or > to choose features, then press S to save your choice. Press to return to the previous menu item. NOTE: If you wait more than 20 seconds without pressing a key, the handset returns to the standby screen.
FEATURE SETUP Ring Volume Adjust the volume of the handset ringer. Setting volume to 0 turns the ringer off. Default setting is 6. 1 Press S. 2 Press < until the screen displays >RING VOLUME RING PATTERN 3 Press S. The screen displays 4 Use the keypad to enter a volume setting (0 – 6) — OR — Press < or > to hear ring volumes. Press S to save desired setting. 5 >RING VOLUME Ring Pattern The external ring pattern sets which ringer you hear when you have an outside call.
FEATURE SETUP Auto Answer When this feature is on, an incoming call is connected when you lift the handset from the base or the charger (you don’t have to press P). If the handset is not in the base or charger, you do have to press P to answer a call, regardless of the setting. The default setting is OFF. 1 Press S. 2 Press < until the screen displays >AUTO ANSWER KEY CLICK 3 Press S. The screen displays 4 Press > to turn ON — OR — Press < to turn OFF. Press S to save the displayed setting.
FEATURE SETUP Key Lock When this feature is on, the keypad cannot be used to dial calls. You can still answer calls, but when the call is ended, the keypad lock is reactivated. The key lock icon is displayed on the screen when this feature is activated. The default setting is OFF. NOTE: To make an emergency call when the keypad is locked, press P then 9 1 1. When the call is ended, the keypad lock is disabled. 1 2 Press S. Press < until the screen displays 3 Press S.
FEATURE SETUP Language Setting You can set each handset so the display appears in English or Spanish. The default setting is ENGLISH. 1 Press S. 2 Press < until the screen displays >LANGUAGE CLEAR MSG WAIT 3 Press S. The screen displays 4 5 Press < or > to select a language. Press S to save the displayed setting.
FEATURE SETUP Set Dial Mode NOTE: When you change the dial mode setting, BOTH handsets are affected. This phone comes set for touch tone (DTMF) dialing. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, set the dial mode to PULSE. 1 Press S. 2 Press < until the screen displays >DIAL METHOD CALL LOG 3 Press S. The screen displays 4 5 Press < or > to display DTMF or PULSE. Press S to save displayed setting.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Call Timer The screen displays a timer and whether the call is external or internal (intercom). Flash/Call Waiting 1 Press F to Making a Call 1 Press P, then dial the number — OR — Dial the number, then press P. 2 Press P again to end the call. connect to the new call when you receive a call-waiting signal. 2 Press F again to return to the original call. NOTE: Use F to access other phone company subscriber services, as described by your provider.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Page/Handset Locator Page the handsets from the base by pressing L. The handsets will sound a repeating tone. Cancel the page by pressing any key on the handset, or wait 60 seconds. Indicates handset charging Indicates handset in use Temporary Tone Dialing If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can change from dial pulse to touch tone dialing during a call. 1 Make the call, and wait until it is connected. 2 Press S then #. Keys pressed after this send touch tone signals.
TELEPHONE OPERATION Conference Calling 1 2 If one handset is already on a call, you can connect the second handset to the call by pressing P. Disconnect either or both handsets by pressing P. Mute 1 2 12 During a telephone conversation, mute the handset microphone by pressing . The other party will by unable to hear anything on your end. The screen displays MIC MUTE You will hear a reminder tone while the handset is muted. The other party will not hear this tone.
TELEPHONE PHONE BOOK This telephone can store up to 20 telephone numbers and names. Storing a number and name in one handset automatically stores it in both. Storing a Number and Name in Phone Book 1 2 Press S. Press < until the screen displays 3 4 Press S. Press < to select STORE. The screen displays 5 6 Press S. Enter the telephone number (up to 24 digits). Press REDIAL/PAUSE to store a pause in the dialing sequence. Press S. Enter a name connected with this number, using the chart below. Press S.
TELEPHONE PHONE BOOK Dialing a Number in Phone Book 1 2 3 Press m. Enter the first letter of the stored name, then scroll using < or > — OR — Press < or > to scroll through memory locations. Press P to dial the displayed number. Editing a Number/Name in Phone Book 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press m. Press < or > to scroll through memory locations. Press S to enter edit number mode. Press to erase a digit — OR — Press and hold to delete entire telephone number.
CALLER HEADLINE ID OPERATION RIGHT HEADLINE R-SUB Caller’s name Caller’s telephone number Ringer off Date of call New call Time of call Key lock activated Position of call in call history Battery needs charging NOTE: Caller ID information is stored in both handsets. Removing a call record from one handset also removes it from the other. Reviewing Call History 1 2 Press S twice. The screen displays the most recent call in call history (call 1 is the most recent call).
CALLER ID OPERATION Storing a Call Record in Phone Book You can store a number received by Caller ID in the telephone phone book. 1 Press S twice. The screen displays the most recent call in call history (call 1 is the most recent call). 2 Press < or > to scroll through call history. 3 Press S to store displayed number in phone book. NOTE: A confirmation will sound when the number is stored. Display Dial Press P to dial a number displayed in call history.
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 or charger every night. Charge the Handset Battery Pack • • • • • This battery should remain charged for up to three days. A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of about five hours.
BATTERIES Replace the Handset Battery Pack 1 2 Install the handset battery. Use only AT&T Battery 2422, SKU# 23402. Charge the handset battery. • Place the handset in the base or charger. • Charge the battery for at least 12 hours. After the first charge, the battery will charge in eight hours. a) Remove battery compartment cover by pressing on indentation and sliding downward. 18 b) Plug the battery pack connector into handset. Place the battery pack and wires in the compartment.
IN CASE HEADLINE OF DIFFICULTY RIGHT HEADLINE R-SUB 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.
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.
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