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...ML17939/ML17959 Two-line corded telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide 2 Optional backup battery installation 4 Telephone installation 5 Telephone base installation 5 Data port 8 Installation options 9 Tabletop to wall installation 9 Wall to tabletop installation..........11 Optional headset...dialing (predialing)...........30 Clearspeak™ dial-in-base speakerphone 30 Switching between the handset, headset and speakerphone.......30 Temporary ringer silencing 30 Redial 31 Auto redial 32 Options while on ...
...ML17939/ML17959 Two-line corded telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide 2 Optional backup battery installation 4 Telephone installation 5 Telephone base installation 5 Data port 8 Installation options 9 Tabletop to wall installation 9 Wall to tabletop installation..........11 Optional headset...dialing (predialing)...........30 Clearspeak™ dial-in-base speakerphone 30 Switching between the handset, headset and speakerphone.......30 Temporary ringer silencing 30 Redial 31 Auto redial 32 Options while on ...
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... the listening volume (page 33). During message playback, press to enter the lower locations of the speed dial keys (page 37). HEADSET Press to increase the playback volume (page 54). During message playback, press to activate the headset when a corded headset is not in use the auto redial feature (pages 31 and 32).
... the listening volume (page 33). During message playback, press to enter the lower locations of the speed dial keys (page 37). HEADSET Press to increase the playback volume (page 54). During message playback, press to activate the headset when a corded headset is not in use the auto redial feature (pages 31 and 32).
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...the old directory card. 2. Write the information on the right side of the speed dial numbers you install any industry standard 2.5mm corded telephone headset (purchased separately). Remove the clear plastic cover by inserting the tip of the cover. 2. Getting started Optional... headset You can use an AT&T 2.5mm headset. The telephone plays an error tone if you press HEADSET when a headset is not plugged into the hole at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. ...
...the old directory card. 2. Write the information on the right side of the speed dial numbers you install any industry standard 2.5mm corded telephone headset (purchased separately). Remove the clear plastic cover by inserting the tip of the cover. 2. Getting started Optional... headset You can use an AT&T 2.5mm headset. The telephone plays an error tone if you press HEADSET when a headset is not plugged into the hole at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. ...
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... used automatically when dialing a number from the caller ID history, all 10 digits will be dialed. 1. Press or to scroll to speakerphone or headset. Menu setup Call settings Choose the preferred mode You can set the Preferred mode to Call settings. Press or to make a local call (no... area code, the screen displays the 10 digits of the telephone number, and when you dial seven digits to select Speakerphone or Headset. 5. Preferred Mode Speakerphone Headset Set home and local area codes If you dial from within your area code into the telephone as the home area code. If...
... used automatically when dialing a number from the caller ID history, all 10 digits will be dialed. 1. Press or to scroll to speakerphone or headset. Menu setup Call settings Choose the preferred mode You can set the Preferred mode to Call settings. Press or to make a local call (no... area code, the screen displays the 10 digits of the telephone number, and when you dial seven digits to select Speakerphone or Headset. 5. Preferred Mode Speakerphone Headset Set home and local area codes If you dial from within your area code into the telephone as the home area code. If...
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... tone, then dial the number. 3. Place the handset on the telephone base to hang up . Wait for a dial tone, then dial the number. 3. Press HEADSET to hang up . When you talk (in Choose the preferred mode (see page 19), press LINE 1 or LINE 2 directly to hang up. To make a ...call with the speakerphone: 1. Press SPEAKER to use line 1 by default for a dial tone, then dial the telephone number. Wait for making calls. Press HEADSET on page 18. Telephone operation Basic operation The telephone is connected to the telephone base (see page 13). 1. To change the primary line, see Set...
... tone, then dial the number. 3. Place the handset on the telephone base to hang up . Wait for a dial tone, then dial the number. 3. Press HEADSET to hang up . When you talk (in Choose the preferred mode (see page 19), press LINE 1 or LINE 2 directly to hang up. To make a ...call with the speakerphone: 1. Press SPEAKER to use line 1 by default for a dial tone, then dial the telephone number. Wait for making calls. Press HEADSET on page 18. Telephone operation Basic operation The telephone is connected to the telephone base (see page 13). 1. To change the primary line, see Set...
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...the ringing line to answer the call with the preferred mode (see Choose the preferred mode on a call using the speakerphone, press HEADSET (make corrections when entering the telephone number. 2. Ringer muted and for that line display on page 19). Telephone operation Basic operation... normally. Press DELETE to enter a telephone number. Clearspeak™ dial-in the conversation. This allows you are on a call using the headset, press SPEAKER . Clearspeak™ is firmly plugged in ). To switch from the speakerphone to speakerphone: While you are on a call using...
...the ringing line to answer the call with the preferred mode (see Choose the preferred mode on a call using the speakerphone, press HEADSET (make corrections when entering the telephone number. 2. Ringer muted and for that line display on page 19). Telephone operation Basic operation... normally. Press DELETE to enter a telephone number. Clearspeak™ dial-in the conversation. This allows you are on a call using the headset, press SPEAKER . Clearspeak™ is firmly plugged in ). To switch from the speakerphone to speakerphone: While you are on a call using...
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... or /SKIP to select Copy to override automatic line selection. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR- When the telephone is saved into the location. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -ORPress LINE 1 or LINE 2 to enter the redial list and display the most recently called numbers. 888...
... or /SKIP to select Copy to override automatic line selection. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR- When the telephone is saved into the location. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -ORPress LINE 1 or LINE 2 to enter the redial list and display the most recently called numbers. 888...
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... it cannot be retrieved. 888-722-7702 Delete NOTE: If there is no one answers the call , lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET to enter the redial list and display the most recently called numbers. 2. The telephone automatically dials the Auto redial number. Press DELETE to the ...to speak with the other party. REDIAL #. 3. To cancel auto redial at any time: • Press (AUTO) REDIAL. -ORLift the handset. -ORPress SPEAKER or HEADSET. -ORPress any dialing keys. 32 When the other party answers the call , or up to 2 times if no number stored in the redial when you...
... it cannot be retrieved. 888-722-7702 Delete NOTE: If there is no one answers the call , lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET to enter the redial list and display the most recently called numbers. 2. The telephone automatically dials the Auto redial number. Press DELETE to the ...to speak with the other party. REDIAL #. 3. To cancel auto redial at any time: • Press (AUTO) REDIAL. -ORLift the handset. -ORPress SPEAKER or HEADSET. -ORPress any dialing keys. 32 When the other party answers the call , or up to 2 times if no number stored in the redial when you...
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...listening volume. Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control When you are on a call, press VOL+ to switch back and forth between the handset, headset and speakerphone, changing lines, putting a call on hold : • While on a call, press HOLD. Flash/call waiting If you subscribe to call...the call: • Press the LINE button for the call . • Press FLASH at any time to increase the handset, speakerphone or headset listening volume. To take the new call remains on steadily when you are using the preferred mode. -ORPress HOLD to return to silence the ...
...listening volume. Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control When you are on a call, press VOL+ to switch back and forth between the handset, headset and speakerphone, changing lines, putting a call on hold : • While on a call, press HOLD. Flash/call waiting If you subscribe to call...the call: • Press the LINE button for the call . • Press FLASH at any time to increase the handset, speakerphone or headset listening volume. To take the new call remains on steadily when you are using the preferred mode. -ORPress HOLD to return to silence the ...
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... starts. The recording ends when you begin. 35 Directory Call log Redial last # Record RECORDING 00:15 Enter to hang up or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR1. End Line 1 End Line 2 End Conference Directory To end a conference call . To stop recording and continue the call before you disconnect the call : •...
... starts. The recording ends when you begin. 35 Directory Call log Redial last # Record RECORDING 00:15 Enter to hang up or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR1. End Line 1 End Line 2 End Conference Directory To end a conference call . To stop recording and continue the call before you disconnect the call : •...
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... /SKIP to move the cursor to edit a speed dial number. 1. The screen displays Stored with a confirmation tone. If the preferred mode is Headset but no headset is turned on, numbers will be dialed using the speakerphone. • Press the desired speed dial key. -OR- Line 1 0:00:10 Press... DELETE to backspace and delete a digit. • Press PAUSE to save the number. P appears on page 38 to use the handset or headset regardless of the Auto speaker programming: 1. Dialing a speed dial number If Auto speaker is connected, the number will be dialed using the preferred mode...
... /SKIP to move the cursor to edit a speed dial number. 1. The screen displays Stored with a confirmation tone. If the preferred mode is Headset but no headset is turned on, numbers will be dialed using the speakerphone. • Press the desired speed dial key. -OR- Line 1 0:00:10 Press... DELETE to backspace and delete a digit. • Press PAUSE to save the number. P appears on page 38 to use the handset or headset regardless of the Auto speaker programming: 1. Dialing a speed dial number If Auto speaker is connected, the number will be dialed using the preferred mode...
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...; Press ENTER or DISP DIAL. • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to display a speed dial number. 888-722-7702 2. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. The screen displays Cleared. To dial the number using your preferred mode (see Choose the preferred mode on page 38 to Clear. 3. Speed dial Speed...
...; Press ENTER or DISP DIAL. • Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to display a speed dial number. 888-722-7702 2. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. The screen displays Cleared. To dial the number using your preferred mode (see Choose the preferred mode on page 38 to Clear. 3. Speed dial Speed...
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... the steps below to dial an entry from the directory. 1. Display the desired entry in speed dial location 1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -ORTo dial the number using your preferred mode (see Reviewing directory entries on page 42). Press ENTER to Delete. Press a desired speed dial key. -OR...
... the steps below to dial an entry from the directory. 1. Display the desired entry in speed dial location 1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -ORTo dial the number using your preferred mode (see Reviewing directory entries on page 42). Press ENTER to Delete. Press a desired speed dial key. -OR...
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... incoming call history entries have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in the directory. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR- Press /REPEAT or /SKIP to scroll to the previous menu. 48 Delete all call history entry 1. Confirm? The screen displays Confirm? Press # (pound key...
... incoming call history entries have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in the directory. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR- Press /REPEAT or /SKIP to scroll to the previous menu. 48 Delete all call history entry 1. Confirm? The screen displays Confirm? Press # (pound key...
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... when the headset is in use . SPEAKER indicator On when the speakerphone is muted. There are new messages in mailbox 1 or mailbox 1 is in use . /ANS ON/OFF ... . (AUTO) REDIAL On when auto redial is in use. The ringer on hold. Screen icons MUTE indicator On when the corded handset microphone, speakerphone or headset is muted. Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Indicator lights Lighted display LINE 1/LINE 2 indicator On when the telephone line is in use...
... when the headset is in use . SPEAKER indicator On when the speakerphone is muted. There are new messages in mailbox 1 or mailbox 1 is in use . /ANS ON/OFF ... . (AUTO) REDIAL On when auto redial is in use. The ringer on hold. Screen icons MUTE indicator On when the corded handset microphone, speakerphone or headset is muted. Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Indicator lights Lighted display LINE 1/LINE 2 indicator On when the telephone line is in use...
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... is turned on. • While your telephone conversation is plugged into the telephone base when you are already on a call while you press HEADSET. • The requested task cannot be completed due to missing information or an input error. 58 Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert ...beep) Error tone (two short beeps) • There are new messages that have pressed (AUTO) REDIAL when the redial list is empty. • No headset is being recorded, you will hear one beep per minute. • You receive a call . • The command has been completed successfully. • You...
... is turned on. • While your telephone conversation is plugged into the telephone base when you are already on a call while you press HEADSET. • The requested task cannot be completed due to missing information or an input error. 58 Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert ...beep) Error tone (two short beeps) • There are new messages that have pressed (AUTO) REDIAL when the redial list is empty. • No headset is being recorded, you will hear one beep per minute. • You receive a call . • The command has been completed successfully. • You...
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....com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. If that telephone does not work in . If there is no dial tone when the HEADSET key is pressed, make sure a corded headset is securely plugged into the handset jack on the telephone base and the corded handset. • Your telephone line cord might take... and firmly into the telephone jack and the telephone wall jack. • Unplug the power adapter from the telephone wall jack and plug in the headset jack. • If you plug the handset cord securely and firmly into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure you ...
....com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. If that telephone does not work in . If there is no dial tone when the HEADSET key is pressed, make sure a corded headset is securely plugged into the handset jack on the telephone base and the corded handset. • Your telephone line cord might take... and firmly into the telephone jack and the telephone wall jack. • Unplug the power adapter from the telephone wall jack and plug in the headset jack. • If you plug the handset cord securely and firmly into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • Make sure you ...
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... ringing. • If other calls, call . • Make sure that the ringer is probably in the wiring or local service. If calls are using the headset, try muting the corded handset before dialing, or dialing from the telephone wall jack and plug in a different telephone. Make sure you are still not...
... ringing. • If other calls, call . • Make sure that the ringer is probably in the wiring or local service. If calls are using the headset, try muting the corded handset before dialing, or dialing from the telephone wall jack and plug in a different telephone. Make sure you are still not...