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AT&T 959 User Manual

AT&T 959 User Manual

Speakerphone with caller id with call waiting
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Speakerphone with Caller ID
Speakerphone with Caller ID
with Call Waiting 959
with Call Waiting 959
© 2004 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
© 2004 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
USER'S MANUAL
USER'S MANUAL
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Part 1 — Important
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Product Information
Product Information
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  • Page 1 Speakerphone with Caller ID Speakerphone with Caller ID with Call Waiting 959 with Call Waiting 959 © 2004 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. © 2004 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...2 Parts List ...2 About Caller Identification (Caller ID) ...3 About Call History ...3 About Home Area Code and Local Area Codes ...3 INSTALLATION...4 Battery Installation ...4 Table/Desk Installation ...5 Wall Installation ...7 Data Port ...9 FEATURE SETUP ...10 Language Selection ...10...

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    The 959 also features a 14 number memory for faster dialing and a directory which can store up to 25 additional numbers with names.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    This Quick Start Guide provides basic instructions. For additional installation options and complete instructions which allow you to use all features of this phone, refer to your Speakerphone with Caller ID with Call Waiting 959 User's Manual, Part 2. INSTALLATION Battery Installation Before using the telephone, you should install four AA batteries (purchased separately).

  • Page 5: About Caller Identification (Caller Id)

    About Caller Identification (Caller ID) This product has a Caller ID with Call Waiting feature that works with service from your local phone service provider. Caller ID with Call Waiting lets you see who’s calling before you answer the phone, even when you’re on another call. You may need to change your phone service to use this feature.

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Battery Installation Before using the telephone, you should install four AA batteries (purchased separately). You can use the phone without the batteries to dial and receive calls using the handset, but four AA batteries are required to power the display screen, speakerphone and Caller ID features.

  • Page 7: Table/Desk Installation

    Table/Desk Installation Reposition the base wedge for table/desk use. Press on the base wedge as shown in figure a to remove the wedge. Turn the wedge so that the larger end is toward the top of the telephone. Reattach the wedge by positioning it as shown in figure c and sliding it in the direction of the arrows until it locks in place.
  • Page 8 Table/Desk Installation continued from page 5 Connect the handset to the telephone. Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side of the phone. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the handset, then hang up. handset jack Check for dial tone.

  • Page 9: Wall Installation

    Wall Installation Reposition the base wedge for wall use. Press on the base wedge as shown in figure a to remove the wedge. Turn the wedge so that the larger end is toward the bottom of the telephone. Reattach the wedge by positioning it as shown in figure c and sliding it in the direction of the arrows until it locks in place.
  • Page 10 Wall Installation continued from page 7 Reverse the handset tab. This tab holds the handset when you hang up. Hold down the switchhook, and slide the tab up and out of its slot. Turn the tab so that the end with the “hook” is up. Then insert the tab back into its slot.

  • Page 11: Data Port

    Data Port If you want to connect another device (such as a modem or fax machine) to the wall jack, you can use the jack on the phone labeled DATA. A call picked up at another extension may interrupt a fax, modem or message transmission.

  • Page 12: Feature Setup

    FEATURE SETUP NOTE: You can exit feature setup at any time by pressing C or by lifting the handset when there is no incoming call. The order features appear in the menu changes after initial setup. For complete feature setup, see “Set Remaining Features” on page 14. Language Selection You can select ENGLISH, ESPANOL (Spanish) or FRANCAIS (French) as the language in which your screen prompts are...

  • Page 13: Set Home Area Code

    Set Home Area Code You must program your area code, so your phone can properly recognize and dial calls. IF FOR CALLS WITHIN YOUR AREA CODE YOU DIAL: 7 digits (phone number, no area code) 10 digits (area code + phone number) —OR—...

  • Page 14: Set Local Area Code

    Set Local Area Code You can program up to four Local Area Codes. CALLS OUTSIDE YOUR AREA IF FOR: YOU DIAL: All calls outside 11 digits your area code (1+ area code+ phone number) Some calls 10 digits outside your (area code + area code phone number)

  • Page 15: Set Time And Date

    Set Time and Date € ❘ Press and release O until the screen displays: Use the keypad to change the blinking digit. Use CALL LIST + or CALL LIST - to move to the next digit. Use # to toggle between AM and When the correct date and time are shown, press O to save the new setting and move to the next option.

  • Page 16: Set Remaining Features

    Set Remaining Features You can customize how the features of this product work. ◗ ◗ This saves your selection and automatically moves you to the next option. The phone returns to standby unless you make a selection within 30 seconds. When you finish setting features, the phone will automatically return to standby in 30 seconds or you can press C to exit programming immediately.
  • Page 17 Default settings indicated by *. FEATURE/OPTIONS: CALL HISTORY ALL CALLS * NO CALLS REPEAT CALLS COMBINED * SEPARATE CALL LIST ORDER BY TIME * NEW CALLS FIRST CID—CALL WAIT ON * CHOICE: Choose which incoming calls are displayed. The phone stores all calls received. The phone does not store call history.

  • Page 18: Telephone Operation

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Make a Call Answer a Call Lift the handset — OR — Press K. Switch Between Handset and Speakerphone While on a handset call, press K and replace the handset in the cradle. While on a speakerphone call, lift the handset. Handset or Speakerphone Volume Press VOLUME + or VOLUME - to adjust the volume ❖...

  • Page 19: Redial

    Redial The last number called from this phone (up to 32 digits), is stored in redial memory. Flash/Call Waiting If you subscribe to Call Waiting service with your local telephone service provider, you can answer a new incoming call without losing your current call. NOTE: Use F to access other phone company subscriber services, as described by your provider.

  • Page 20: Mute

    Mute Press M to prevent the other party from hearing you (you will still be able to hear the other party). Press ❙ M again to return to two-way conversation. Ringer Volume ◗ Use the RINGER switch on the side of the base to adjust the ringer volume to OFF, LOW or HIGH.

  • Page 21: Display Screen Icons

    Display Screen Icons SCREEN DISPLAY: Base Lights LIGHT: CHECK STATUS CHECK STATUS SPEAKER MUTE INDICATES: There is an error in the Caller ID information. This phone or another phone on the same line is in use. The screen also displays LINE IN USE. The Caller ID information displayed is unreviewed.

  • Page 22: One Touch Operation

    ONE TOUCH OPERATION This telephone has 14 One Touch locations where you can store phone numbers you want to dial using only one or two keys. You can store up to 24 digits in each location. The first seven locations can be accessed using the One Touch buttons.

  • Page 23: Store A Number In A One Touch Location

    Store a Number in a One Touch Location ❖ Store a Pause or Flash in a One Touch Entry Press CALL LIST - twice to store a pause in the dialing sequence (the screen displays P). Press F to store a ◗...

  • Page 24: Review A One Touch Entry

    Review a One Touch Entry ❖ Dial a One Touch Number When the phone is off hook (handset or speakerphone): Press the One Touch button for the number you want to call —OR— Press W, then the One Touch button for the number you want to call.

  • Page 25: Directory Operation

    DIRECTORY OPERATION This telephone has a directory where you can store up to 25 additional telephone numbers and names. Numbers can be up to 24 digits long and names can be up to 15 characters. Directory entries are stored in alphabetical order. You may wish to enter names with the last name first to maintain consistency with information stored through the Caller ID features of this phone.

  • Page 26: Store Numbers And Names In The Directory

    Store Numbers and Names in the Directory ◗◗ NOTE: If the redial number is longer than 24 digits, you will hear an error tone if you are off hook while storing the number. NOTE: To exit the directory at any time without saving changes, press C.

  • Page 27: Store A Call History Number In The Directory

    Store a Call History Number in the Directory ◗◗ NOTE: Call information is stored exactly as it appears in the call history. You cannot edit the name or number before it is stored. NOTE: To exit the directory at any time without saving changes, press C.

  • Page 28: Dial A Directory Number

    Dial a Directory Number NOTE: To exit the directory at any time without saving changes, press C. Delete a Directory Entry NOTE: To exit the directory at any time without saving changes, press C. Follow the directions in “View Directory Numbers”...

  • Page 29: Caller Id Operation

    CALLER ID OPERATION If you subscribe to Caller ID service with your local phone service provider, this phone stores all incoming calls with valid Caller ID information in the call history. Name, number, time and date can all be stored, if they are sent with the call.

  • Page 30: Set Screen Display Options

    Set Screen Display Options You can customize how the Caller ID features of this product work. See “Set Remaining Features” on page 14 for instructions. For options, see Call History, Repeat Calls, and Call List Order in the “Feature Summary” on page 15.

  • Page 31: Display Dial

    Display Dial While you are reviewing the call history, you can dial a number displayed on the screen. Lift the handset — OR — ◗ ◗ Skip to Step 2 to use the speakerphone. Press CALL LIST + or CALL LIST - until the number you want to dial is displayed.

  • Page 32: Display Screen Messages

    Display Screen Messages SCREEN DISPLAYS: PRIVATE NAME PRIVATE CALLER UNKNOWN NAME UNKNOWN CALLER NO NAME FOUND ERROR PRESENT NO NUMBER WHEN: The other party is blocking name information. The other party is blocking number information. The other party is blocking name and number information.

  • Page 33: Default Settings

    DEFAULT SETTINGS FUNCTION: Language Contrast Clock Call History Repeat Calls Call List Order CID-Call Wait DEFAULT SETTING: ENGLISH 12:00AM 1-01 ALL CALLS Combined BY TIME...

  • Page 34: General Product Care

    GENERAL PRODUCT CARE To keep your phone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: • Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). • DO NOT expose it to direct sunlight or moisture. •...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Battery Product Weight (unpacked) Product Dimensions 1.0B 4 AA 1.87 pounds 8. inches long x 8.8 inches wide x 4.4 inches high...

  • Page 36: In Case Of Difficulty

    IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at 1 800 222–3111 or call underside of your phone, available when contacting Customer Service. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase. To purchase accessories or replacement parts contact Customer Service.
  • Page 37 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY PROBLEM Difficulty Storing Numbers in Memory CALLER ID OPERATION PROBLEM Screen is Blank PROBLEM Screen Displays PROBLEM No Caller ID Information While on a Call SOLUTION • Make sure you are pressing the correct sequence of buttons for storing numbers. •...
  • Page 38 Base unit 2 base wedge 5, 7 batteries 2, 4, 10, 35 battery 33 battery compartment 4 call history 3, 15, 21, 25, 27–29 CALL HISTORY 15 call information 3 CALL LIST ORDER 15 call record 28 Call Waiting service 3, 17 call-waiting signal 17 Caller ID 4 Caller ID features 23, 28...
  • Page 39 loud buzzing noise 35 W 20, 21, 22 modem 9 M 18 MUTE light 19 NEW 27 No Caller ID Information While Call Waiting 35 No Dial Tone 34 NO NAME FOUND 30 NO NUMBER 29, 30 One Touch buttons 20–22 One Touch locations 20 O 24, 29 P 21, 24...
  • Page 40 In case of difficulty, visit our Service Center at www.telephones.att.com 1 800 222–3111. or call © 2004 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 1AT&T 06/04...

  • Page 41: Battery Installation

    This Quick Start Guide provides basic instructions. For additional installation options and complete instructions which allow you to use all features of this phone, refer to your Speakerphone with Caller ID with Call Waiting 959 User's Manual, Part 2. INSTALLATION Battery Installation Before using the telephone, you should install four AA batteries (purchased separately).
  • Page 42 Battery Installation continued from page 1 1. Press down on the battery compartment tabs as shown and pull to open the battery cover. 2. Insert four new AA batteries (purchased separately) following the polarity markings in the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery compartment cover, making sure the cover snaps into place.
  • Page 43 Connect the long telephone line cord to the jack labeled TEL on the back of the phone. Connect the line cord to a modular wall jack. Connect the handset to the telephone. Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 44: Language Selection

    FEATURE SETUP Language Selection You can select ENGLISH, ESPANOL (Spanish) or FRANCAIS (French) as the language in which your screen prompts are displayed. When you first install batteries, the screen displays: ◗ ◗ Set Contrast Adjust screen lighting to a comfortable level, from 1 (light) to 4 (dark).
  • Page 45 Set Home Area Code You must program your area code, so your phone can properly recognize and dial calls. IF FOR CALLS WITHIN YOUR AREA CODE YOU DIAL: 7 digits (phone number, no area code) 10 digits (area code + phone number) —OR—...
  • Page 46 Set Local Area Code You can program up to four Local Area Codes. CALLS OUTSIDE YOUR AREA IF FOR: YOU DIAL: All calls outside 11 digits your area code (1+ area code+ phone number) Some calls 10 digits outside your (area code + area code phone number)
  • Page 47 Set Time and Date € ❘ Press and release O until the screen displays: Use the keypad to change the blinking digit. Use CALL LIST + or CALL LIST - to move to the next digit. Use # to toggle between AM and PM. When the correct date and time are shown, press O to save the new setting and move to the next option.

  • Page 48: Answer A Call

    TELEPHONE OPERATION Make a Call Answer a Call Lift the handset — OR — Press K. Lift the handset, then dial the number. — OR — Press K, then dial the number. To end the call, hang up — OR — Press K again.
  • Page 50 In case of difficulty, visit our Service Center at www.telephones.att.com 1 800 222–3111. or call © 2004 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China. Issue 1AT&T 06/04...

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