982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN...2 Parts List ...2 Tools Needed ...2 INSTALLATION ...3 Before You Install ...3 Battery Installation ...3 Low Battery Warning Tone ...4 Table/Desk Installation ...5 Wall Installation ...8 Switchable Data Port ...10 Headset Jack ...10 TELEPHONE OPERATION ...11...
AC power for operation. (Four AA batteries are required to power the LINE lights and the Auto Redial feature, and for the headset to work correctly in all conditions.) The 982 has 24 memory locations for faster dialing of commonly called numbers.
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 Two-Line Speakerphone 982 User's Manual, Part 2. INSTALLATION Battery Installation Before using the telephone, you should install four AA batteries (purchased separately).
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM INSTALLATION Before You Install To use this product as a two-line phone, you must have a two-line modular wall jack or two separate one-line modular wall jacks. To use both lines of a two-line telephone, your local telephone company must provide two telephone numbers.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Battery Installation continued from page 3 Press the tab as shown and pull to remove the battery cover. Insert four new AA batteries (purchased separately) following the polarity markings in the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. Low Battery Warning Tone Depending on your batteries, the low battery warning tone may be delayed by a few days.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Table/Desk Installation Attach the wedge. Insert the bottom tabs into the slots as shown. Push gently on the tabs at the large end of the base while locking them into place against the base. Connect the line cord(s) to the telephone and your modular jack(s).
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982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Table/Desk Installation continued from page 5 • If you have two one-line wall jacks, use both long line cords. Insert one end of the first cord into the jack labeled L1 OR L1/L2 on the back of the phone. Then, plug the other end into the wall jack for Line 1.
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982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Check for dial tone. Press L, lift the handset, press K or press h (with a headset connected and batteries installed), and listen for a dial tone. Then press l, lift the handset, press K or press h (with a headset connected and batteries installed), and listen for a dial tone.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Wall Installation Remove the base wedge. If the base wedge is attached, remove it following the directions in “Battery Installation” beginning on page 3. Reverse handset tab. To mount the telephone on a wall, you must reverse the handset tab.
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982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM • If you have two separate one-line wall jacks, use two line cords (the short cord and one of the long cords). Plug one end of the short cord into the jack labeled L1 OR L1/L2 on the back of the telephone.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Switchable 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. You can set the data port to use Line 1 or 2. Set the DATA SELECT switch located on the back of the phone to L1 or L2.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM TELEPHONE OPERATION Make a Call Press a LINE button and lift the handset w w w — OR — Press K ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ — OR — Press h, then dial the call. NOTE: If you did not install batteries, you will hear a low battery warning tone when you lift the handset or press K.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Switch Between Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone To switch from handset to headset or speakerphone, press h or K. ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ To switch from headset or speakerphone to handset, lift the handset. The headset or speakerphone is automatically turned off.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Redial Press L or l, then lift the handset w w w — OR — Press K ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ — OR — Press h, then press a to call the last number (up to 24 digits) dialed on the line. Erase Redial Memory Press a LINE button, K or h, then press ❖...
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Hold Press H to put a line on hold. You can hang w w w w w w up the handset. To return to the call, press the appropriate LINE ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ button and lift the handset —...
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Mute Mute allows you to hear the other party, but the other party can’t hear you. To turn Mute on, press M. The MUTE light goes on. ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ To return to the conversation, press and release M again.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Conference Calls You can use both lines at the same time to set up a three-way conference call. To end a conference call, hang up If one caller hangs up during a conference call, you might hear a dial tone.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Lights and What They Mean LIGHT: STATUS: LINE (RED) On steadily Flashing LINE (GREEN) Flashing SPEAKER Flashing HEADSET (AUTO)REDIAL MUTE Page 17 MEANS: This line is in use. —OR— This line is not connected to the wall jack. This line is on hold.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM TELEPHONE MEMORY This telephone has 24 memory locations where you can store phone numbers you wish to dial with only one or two key presses. Each location can store up to 24 digits. One-Touch Dialing The 12 white spaces on the directory card are one-touch memory locations. You can dial one of these numbers by starting to make a call as usual and pressing the memory button next to the number instead of using the dial pad keys.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM Store a Memory Number w w w w w w If you hear a series of five beeps, an error was made. Repeat Steps 1-5 in order to repeat the number you wish to store.
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM 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. •...
982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM 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.
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“Battery Installation” on page 3. SOLUTION The 982 speakerphone is powered by the current in the telephone line cord connected to your wall jack. The 982 speakerphone might not work if you are on a call on a line- powered extension phone and try to use the 982 speakerphone at the same time.
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982_CIB_3ATT 2/4/05 9:52 AM TELEPHONE MEMORY PROBLEM Warning Tone Sounds When You Lift the Handset or Press K PROBLEM Difficulty Storing Numbers in Memory Page 24 SOLUTION Install four charged AA batteries. (See “Battery Installation” beginning on page 3.) SOLUTION •...
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