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AT&T 992 User Manual

Two-line speakerphone with caller id/call waiting
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USER'S MANUAL
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Two-Line Speakerphone with
Caller ID/Call Waiting 992
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  • Page 1 0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page II USER’S MANUAL Part 2 Two-Line Speakerphone with Caller ID/Call Waiting 992 www.telephones.att.com Visit us at © 2005 Advanced American Telephones. Please also read All Rights Reserved. Part 1 — Important AT&T and the Globe Design are Product Information trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page IV CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....1 Redial............28 Display Dial...........28 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ....2 Auto Redial...........29 Parts List..........2 Hold............30 Tools Needed.........2 Switch Between Lines Glossary...........3 During a Call........30 Audible Signals ........4 Mute ............31 INSTALLATION.......5 Flash............31 Battery Installation........5 Conference Calls ........31 Table/Desk Installation......6 Low Battery Indicator .......32...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    CARE............53 operation when a fresh 9V alkaline battery is installed. TECHNICAL The 992 has a switchable data port for connecting the phone to another SPECIFICATIONS......54 device such as a fax machine or modem. This phone has a Caller ID feature IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ..55...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    If you subscribe to this service, you can use your 992 telephone to see who’s calling even while you are on another call (as long as your caller is in an area with Caller ID service and both telephone companies use compatible equipment).

  • Page 6: Audible Signals

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 4 INSTALLATION Audible Signals Battery Installation Before using the telephone, install a 9V alkaline battery (not included). In case WHEN YOU HEAR: IT MEANS: of a power failure, you will be able to use the phone normally if a fresh 9V alkaline battery is installed, but Caller ID, headset and speakerphone may not A long, low frequency buzz, An error has occurred.
  • Page 7 0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 6 Table/Desk Installation • If you have two one-line wall jacks, use both long line cords. For this installation option it does not matter which line cord Attach the desk wedge. you use for each line. Insert one end of the first cord into the If the desk wedge is not already attached, slide the tabs into the jack labeled L1 OR L1/L2 on the back of the phone.

  • Page 8: Wall Installation

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 8 Table/Desk Installation Wall Installation continued from page 7 Remove the desk wedge. If the desk wedge is attached, remove it following the directions in Connect the power cord. “Battery Installation” beginning on page 5. Store wedge in a safe CAUTION: Use only the power cord supplied place in case you use this phone on a table or desk in the future.

  • Page 9: Switchable Data Port

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 10 Wall Installation Plug the power adapter into an AC outlet not controlled by continued from page 9 a wall switch. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in “Table/Desk Installation” on page 8. Connect the line cord(s) to the telephone and your modular wall jack(s).

  • Page 10: Menu Operation

    Menu Structure ❖ ❖ feature operations for the 992 use menus shown in the ❖ Use the menu to set the values for the 992 features. ❙ ❙ ❙ screen display. Use the navigation buttons (<, >, +, -, Access the menu by pressing E when the phone is E) to begin, end and move through menu operations idle.

  • Page 11: Feature Setup

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 14 FEATURE SETUP Turn Auto Speaker On or Off Turn Automatic Line Selection Choose whether pressing a One Touch button while the On or Off phone is on hook automatically initiates a One Touch call When this feature is turned on and you take the phone off or displays the One Touch number without dialing the call.

  • Page 12: Set Preferred Mode

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 16 Set Preferred Mode Set the Time and Date Choose the mode (headset or speakerphone) which will If you subscribe to Caller ID service, the time and date are set automatically with each incoming call. You can set the be used automatically when you dial a number from the time and date manually following these instructions.

  • Page 13: Turn Screen Backlight On Or Off

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 18 Turn Screen Backlight On or Off Turn COVM Indicator On or Off for Each Line Press E to begin feature setup. ❖ ❖ Press - until the screen display includes PHONE ❖ ❙ ❙ ❙...

  • Page 14: Turn New Call Light Off

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 20 Turn NEW CALL Light Off Program Home and Local If a NEW CALL light continues to flash when there are no Area Codes messages on that line, you may have received a false signal You can program this phone to recognize one Home and from your local telephone service provider.

  • Page 15: Set Call History

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 22 Set Call History Choose How to Store Repeat Calls You can choose whether or not the phone stores calls in in Call History call history. You can choose how new calls from the same number are Press E to begin feature setup.

  • Page 16: Turn Caller Id With Call Waiting On Or Off

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 24 TELEPHONE OPERATION Turn Caller ID with Call Waiting NOTE: When you make a call, the phone selects the Primary Line you programmed (See “Set a Primary On or Off Line” on page 14). When you answer a call, the phone If you subscribe to combined Caller ID with Call Waiting automatically selects the ringing line.

  • Page 17: Switch Between Handset, Headset And Speakerphone

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 26 Make, Answer or End a Call Timer continued from page 25 When you make or answer a call, the timer automatically starts. For outgoing calls the timer begins when you start Headset to dial the number. The screen displays the elapsed time Make sure the headset is plugged into the headset jack.

  • Page 18: Redial

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 28 Redial Auto Redial The last number dialed on this phone (up to 24 digits) is The phone can automatically redial the last number stored in redial memory until you dial another number. you called up to ten times, until the other line rings or you cancel Auto Redial.

  • Page 19: Hold

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 30 Hold Mute While on a call, press H. The red LINE light for the call Mute allows you to hear the other party, but the other will flash slowly while the call is on hold. You can replace party can’t hear you.

  • Page 20: Low Battery Indicator

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 32 ONE TOUCH OPERATION Conference Calls This telephone has 18 One Touch locations where you can store phone continued from page 31 numbers you wish to dial using fewer keys than usual. You can store up to 24 digits in each location.

  • Page 21: Store A Number In A One Touch Location

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 34 Store a Number in a One Touch Store a Pause in a One Touch Entry You can include a two-second pause while storing a dialing Location sequence which requires a pause during actual dialing. When you want to enter a pause, press P.

  • Page 22: Dial A One Touch Number

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 36 DIRECTORY OPERATION Dial a One Touch Number This phone can store up to 100 names and phone numbers in the directory. Names can be up to 16 characters long NOTE: For more information about the Auto Speaker and numbers can be 24 digits long.

  • Page 23: Store A Name And Number In The Directory

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 38 Store a Name and Number Use the dial pad keys to enter the phone number you wish to store in the Directory —OR— Press D to begin working with the Press R to copy the last number dialed directory.

  • Page 24: Review Directory Entries

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 40 Review Directory Entries Edit a Number in the Directory Find the directory entry you wish to change by Press D to begin working with the ❖ ❖ ❖ following the directions under “Review Directory directory.

  • Page 25: Dial A Number From The Directory

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 42 CALLER ID Dial a Number from the Directory This telephone has a Caller ID feature that works with Caller Identification service provided by your local telephone company. There is a fee for this Press D. service, and it may not be available in all areas.

  • Page 26: Caller Id Display

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 44 Caller ID Display Call Waiting When you receive a call, the screen first displays Waiting for caller If you subscribe to Caller ID with Call Waiting service and you receive a call waiting call, the screen displays call information.

  • Page 27: Message Waiting And New Call Light

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 46 Message Waiting and The screen displays the most recent caller’s information: NEW CALL Light 10:27XAMXXX11/12 There is a NEW CALL light for each line. A NEW CALL SMITH,XJOHN light stays on when you have received call information for 5550123XXXXXX CL01 that line but have not yet reviewed it.

  • Page 28: Remove Calls From Call History

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 48 Remove Calls from Call History Dial a Number from Call History Remove a Specific Call Record from As you review call history records you can dial a displayed phone number. If you have already entered home and local Call History area codes, as discussed on page 21, the telephone numbers Locate the call record you wish to delete...

  • Page 29: Save A Name And Number From Call History To The Directory

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 50 Save a Name and Number from Save a Number from Call History Call History to the Directory in a One Touch Location Locate the call record you wish to save (see Locate the call record you wish to save (see “Review Records in Call History”...

  • Page 30: Default Settings

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 52 DEFAULT SETTINGS GENERAL PRODUCT CARE To keep your phone working and looking good, follow these guidelines: FEATURE DEFAULT • Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate Speakerphone Volume electrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps). •...

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 54 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. For TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS www.telephones.att.com Customer Service, visit our website at 1 800 222–3111 or call . Have the serial number, found on the 0.1B underside of your phone, available when contacting Customer Power Adapter...
  • Page 32 0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:46 PM Page 56 TELEPHONE OPERATION TELEPHONE OPERATION PROBLEM SOLUTION PROBLEM SOLUTION Difficulty Storing Make sure you are pressing the correct is Displayed • Make sure the battery is installed correctly. Numbers in Memory sequence of buttons for storing numbers in •...

  • Page 33: Index

    0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:47 PM Page 58 INDEX Caller ID 3, 37, 43 Local Area Codes 21, 43 - 3, 12, 13, 37 < 3, 12, 13, 37 Caller ID information 5, 43, 44 l 33, 34, 36 English 24 LOWER MEMORY 34, 35 () 12 Caller ID service 17, 44 E 3, 12, 13, 34, 35, 37, 38...
  • Page 34 0992_CIB_1ATT_FINAL_022105 2/22/04 4:47 PM Page 60 P 35 Telephone Does Not Ring 56 three ascending tones 4 pause 35 three beeps 4, 27 power adapter 2, 8, 11 Three-Way Calling 31 power cord 8, 9 time 17, 44, 47 ower timer 27 power failure 5, 55 preferred mode 16...

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