at t Two-line Corded Telephone ML17939/ML17959 User Guide

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at t Two-line Corded Telephone ML17939/ML17959

Installation preparation

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.Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the telephone base display – remove it before use.For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (866) 288-4268.Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or cordless telephones.
Excessive heat sources.
Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
Excessive moisture.
Extremely low temperature.
Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a washing machine or work bench.

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/ML17959 Two-line corded telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting user’s manual.

Optional backup battery installationInstall three AA alkaline batteries (purchased separately) to use this telephone in the event of a power failure. If power fails with working batteries installed, all functions work properly except for the display illumination.If power fails and no batteries are installed, you can make or answer calls on line 1 using only the handset. Last number redial and speed dialing are also supported, but the screen display will be dimmer than usual.Install the batteries as shown below:

Press the tab and pull to remove the battery compartment cover. Insert three AA alkaline batteries (purchased separately) following the polarity markings in the battery compartment.
Replace the battery compartment cover.

NOTE: If no backup batteries are installed and the power adapter is connected, appears steady on the screen.

Telephone installation

Telephone base installation

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.

Option 2: To install your telephone in a high tabletop position, insert the fixed tabs of the mounting bracket into slots c and d. Press the flexible tabs A and B into slots a and b until they click into place.

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.

Option 1: If you have a two-line wall jack, install your telephone base as shown below.

NOTES:

Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (866) 288-4268.
The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

Option 2: If you have two one-line wall jacks, install your telephone base as shown below.

NOTES:

Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (866) 288-4268.
The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

Quick reference guide

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 callTo make a call with the speakerphone:

Press SPEAKER to use the primary line.-OR-To override automatic line selection, press SPEAKER, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2.-OR-If you choose Speakerphone in Choose the preferred mode (see user’s manual), press LINE 1 or LINE 2 directly to activate the speakerphone.
Wait for a dial tone, then dial the telephone number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
Press SPEAKER to hang up.

To make a call with the handset:

Lift the handset to use the primary line.-OR-To override automatic line selection, lift the handset, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2.
Wait for a dial tone, then dial the number.
Place the handset on the telephone base to hang up.

To make a call with the corded headset:Make sure the corded headset is connected to the telephone base (see Optional headset in the user’s manual).

Press HEADSET on the telephone base to use the primary line.-OR-To override automatic line selection, press HEADSET, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2.-OR-If you choose Headset in Choose the preferred mode (see user’s manual), press LINE 1 or LINE 2 directly to activate the headset.
Wait for a dial tone, then dial the number.
Press HEADSET to hang up.

To answer a call:Lift the handset, press SPEAKER or HEADSET.-OR-Press 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)

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.-OR-To dial the number using your preferred mode (see Choose the preferred mode in the user’s manual):
- Press DISP DIAL.
- Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to override automatic line selection.

Clearspeak™ dial-in-base speakerphone

During a call, press SPEAKER, then hang up the handset. This allows you to use the telephone hands-free and lets more people participate in the conversation.

Turn the answering system on or offBy default, the answering system is on and ready to record messages on each telephone line. When the answering system of the corresponding line is on, the corresponding /ANS ON/OFF indicator light is on. If you turn the answering system off, the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages.Press /ANS ON/OFFLINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFFLINE 2 to turn the corresponding answering system on or off. When the answering system is turned on, it announces “Calls will be answered.”The /ANS ON/OFFLINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFFLINE 2 indicator light turns on. When the answering system is turned off, it announces “Calls will not be answered.” The /ANS ON/OFFLINE 1 or /ANS ON/OFFLINE 2 indicator light turns off.

NOTE: To turn the answering system on or off in the menu, see the user’s manual for instructions.

Answering system settings

Record outgoing announcementsYou 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:

When the telephone is idle, press MENU.
Press up or down to scroll to the Answering sys. Press ENTER.
Press up or down to scroll to Mailbox 1 or Mailbox 2. Press ENTER.
Press up or down to scroll to Announcement. Press ENTER.
Press up or down to scroll to Annc A or Annc B. Press ENTER.
Press up or down to scroll to Record.
Press ENTER. The telephone announces, “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” After the tone, speak towards the microphone of the telephone base to record an announcement of up to 90 seconds. Announcements shorter than two seconds cannot be recorded. If the memory is full, the system announces, “Memory is full.” You must delete some messages before recording.
Press /PLAY/STOP of the corresponding line when finished. The answering system automatically plays back the newly recorded announcement.