Installation preparation You must install the power See pages 3-4 for easy adapter before using the instructions. telephone. 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 3 and 4).
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 ML17929 Two-line corded telephone with caller ID/call waiting user’s manual. Telephone installation Telephone base installation Install the mounting bracket for tabletop use.
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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.
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Telephone installation Option 2: If you have two one-line wall jacks, install your telephone base as shown below. Plug the other end of Plug the other end of the clear telephone line the black telephone cord (2-conductor) into line cord (4-conductor) the wall jack.
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Quick reference guide CID/ While in a menu, Press to display call history information when the press to scroll up telephone is idle. or down. When entering numbers or names, press to move the cursor to the left. /DIR Press to enter LINE 1, LINE 2 the directory Press to make or...
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Quick reference guide Speed dial keys Press to dial or review a stored speed dial number when the telephone is idle. VOL + When the telephone is idle, press to increase the ringer volume for both lines. During a call, press to increase the listening volume.
Basic operation By default, the telephone is set to use line 1 for making calls. 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: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 1/11...
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Basic operation To answer a call: • Lift the handset, or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR- Press the LINE button of the ringing line to answer the call with the preferred mode. On hook dialing (predialing) Use the dialing keys to enter a telephone number. Press REMOVE to make corrections when entering the telephone number.