Quick start guide ML17939 Two-line corded telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting
Installation preparation You must install the power adapter before using the telephone. See pages 4-5 for easy instructions. If you subscribe to high speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between each telephone line cord and telephone wall jack (pages 4 and 5). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
This quick start guide provides basic instructions. For additional installation options and complete instructions that enable you to use all features of this telephone, refer to your AT&T ML17939 Two-line corded telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting user’s manual. Optional backup battery installation Install three AA alkaline batteries (purchased separately) to use this telephone in the event of a power failure.
Telephone installation Telephone base installation 1. Install the mounting bracket for tabletop use. Option 1: To install your telephone in a low tabletop position, insert the fixed tabs of the mounting bracket into slots a and b . Press the flexible tabs A and B into slots c and d until they click into place. B A c A Option 1: Low tabletop position Option 2: To install your telephone in a high tabletop position, insert the fixed tabs of the mounting bracket into slots c and d .
Telephone installation . Connect the telephone line cord(s) and the power cord to the telephone base. If you subscribe to high speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between each telephone line cord and telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Telephone installation Option 2: If you have two one-line wall jacks, install your telephone base, as shown below. Plug the other end of the clear telephone line cord (2-conductor) into the wall jack. L1 Plug the other end of the black telephone line cord (4-conductor) into the wall jack. L2 Plug the large end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. If you have DSL high speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required.
Quick reference guide DELETE ENTER Press to delete the displayed directory or call history entry. Press to select a menu item or to save a setting. Press to backspace and erase a digit or character. During message playback, press to delete the message currently playing. When the telephone is idle, press to delete all old messages. DIR Press to enter the directory. menu Press to enter the main menu. CID Press to display call history information.
Quick reference guide FLASh Pause During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert. Press to insert a two-second dialing pause in a number stored in the directory or speed dial memory. (auto) redial Press to dial the last number dialed when the telephone is off hook. DISP DIAL Press to dial the number currently displayed. When the telephone is idle, press to display the last five numbers dialed.
Basic operation The telephone is set to use line 1 by default for making calls. To change the primary line, see Set the primary line in the user’s manual. When you answer a call, the telephone automatically selects the ringing line. Making, answering or ending a call To make a call with the speakerphone: 1. Press SPEAKER to use the primary line. -ORTo override automatic line selection, press SPEAKER , then press LINE 1 or LINE 2.
Basic operation To answer a call: • Lift the handset, press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -ORPress the LINE button of the ringing line to answer the call with the preferred mode (see Choose the preferred mode in the user’s manual). On hook dialing (predialing) 1. Press the dialing keys to enter a telephone number. Press DELETE to make corrections when entering the telephone number. . Lift the handset or press SPEAKER or HEADSET.
Basic operation Message playback Press /PLAY/STOP LINE 1/LINE 2 to listen to messages on the corresponding line. Options during message playback: • Press VOL- or VOL+ to adjust the speaker volume. • Press� /SKIP to skip to the next message. • Press /REPEAT to repeat the message currently playing. Press /REPEAT twice to listen to the previous message. • Press DELETE to delete the current message. The system announces “Message deleted” and advances to the next message.
Answering system settings Record outgoing announcements You can record two announcements for each mailbox (Annc A and Annc B). The default greeting for announcements A and B is “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this default announcement or replace it with your own. The telephone is preset to answer with the default announcement A. See Announcement selection in the user’s manual to change which announcement is played. To record a new announcement A or B: 1.
Answering system settings Call screening Use this feature to set whether incoming messages are played through the speaker while they are being recorded. Call screening is On by default. 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU. 1 . Press or to scroll to Answering sys. Press ENTER. Ans Sys setup M1 Call screening 3. Press or to scroll to Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2 # of rings to select the desired line. Press ENTER. Msg length 4. Press or to scroll to Ans sys setup. Press ENTER. 1 5.
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