Zte AT&T MF279 User Manual page 11

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B Connect your Phone to the Device
Plug your phone into the "Phone 1"port on the AT&T Home Base, using your existing phone cable or the
included phone cable.
NOTE: Do not plug the AT&T Home Base or your phones into your wall jacks.
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C Place a Test Call
Place a test call from your connected home phone. Make sure to dial the 10-digit phone number,
including area code.
For best results, place the cordless phone base at least 12 inches from the AT&T Home Base.
Important Phone Tips
Voicemail is included with your service. Dial "1" to set up and access. If you choose to use an
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answering machine instead, set it to fewer than four (4) rings.
To place phones throughout your home, use a cordless phone system with multiple handsets. Wall
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jacks are not used with the AT&T Home Base.
The "Phone 2" port can be used to connect an additional phone or standalone answering machine. It
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uses the same phone number as the "Phone 1" port.
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