I had a problem recently when I looked online to find the manual for this model and a similar model, and thankfully I was able to solve the mystery and locate it. Even though the answering machine says it is a Lucent AS40, the correct user manual for it is the manual for the AT&T 1715. Once I figured this out, it was super easy to locate the manual on AT&T’s website... and sure enough, these two products are identical!!!
The user manual for the AS40 can be found at
http://telephones.att.com/docMgt/public/art/161/1715_manual.pdf
I figured this out when I ran across an old article discussing a joint venture between Lucent Technologies (AT&T) and Philips Electronics. Apparently the two companies decided to merge together and combine their resources to develop technologically advanced answering machines. After the products were developed, each company marketed them under their name with a different model number, but both were selling the same thing! The reason we couldn’t find the user manual for the Philips model is because Lucent (AT&T) has the manuals!
In case this might help someone, I own two of these answering machines and can vouch that the user manual for the Lucent AS40 is the same as the AT&T 1715 and the Philips AD2735 is the same as the AT&T 1725. Here are the models that were produced during the joint venture:
AT&T/ Lucent
1715 = Lucent/ AT&T
AS40
AT&T/ Lucent 1725 = Philips AD2735
AT&T/ Lucent 1717 = ?
AT&T/ Lucent 1815 = ?
AT&T/ Lucent 1825 = ?
AT&T/ Lucent 7625 = ?
AT&T/ Lucent 7630 = ?
My Lucent 1715 answering machine just beeps this lound annoying sound ever since the power went out here for two days. Can I reset it somehow? I don't have the manual any longer. I've been without one ever since, which isn't so bad, but there is a very "special" message on it that I'd like to retrieve. Thanks for your help
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More info from MissM3:
When I plug the machine into the electrical outlet, it immediately begins beeping louding and flashing F1, none of the buttons function, not even the off! I have to unplug it to shut it up. I don't see a reset button and without the manual (maybe) I have no idea how to deal with Function keys (F1). Anyone with any ideas is much appreciated.
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According to the AT&T help line, flashing 'E' or 'F' followed by a number indicates the unit has failed and needs replacing. If the unit is out of warranty (almost certainly the case) they do offer you a 25% discount on a replacement product you order through their web site: www.telephones.att.com.
I lost manual need manual to reference how to use machine
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