AT&T 9301 User manual

User’s Manual for
900 MHz Cordless
Telephone 9301
Fold open this manual for information about
this product’s installation and operation.
Please read Part 1 – Important Product
Information, included in this package.
Part 2
© 1998 Philips Consumer Communications L.P. All rights reserved.
Printed in Mexico. 848244190 Issue 1AT&T
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INSTALLATION
Standard
electrical
outlet
Modular
telephone
jack
Power cord Long telephone line cord
Table/Desk Installation
Power cord
Modular
telephone
jack
Standard
electrical
outlet
The instructions below are for both table and wall
installation.
1 Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a
telephone jack.
This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a
standard electrical outlet (110vAC) not controlled by
a wall switch.
2 Install the handset battery.
(For an illustration of battery installation,see
BATTERIES.)
• Remove the battery cover by pressing on the
indentation and sliding downward.
• Plug the battery pack connector into the handset,
and place the battery pack and wires into the
compartment.
• Replace the battery cover by sliding it on its track
up over the battery compartment until it snaps
firmly in place.
3 Connect the telephone line cord.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack
labeled TEL LINE on the back of the base. Plug the other
end of the line cord into a modular jack. Make sure the
plugs snap firmly in place. (If you are wall mounting the
phone,use the short line cord,and press the excess cord
in the groove on the bottom of the base.)
4 Connect the power cord.
Plug the power adapter into the jack labeled POWER
on the back of the base. Loop the cord through the
strain-relief grooves,and press the cord into the groove
on the back of the base. Plug theAC adapter on the
power cord into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: Connect power to the base unit before placing the
handset in the cradle.
5 Mount the base on the wall.
(WALL MOUNTING ONLY)
Hold the base so the mounting knobs on the standard
wall jack will fit into the holes on the bottom of the
base. Slide the base down onto the knobs until it locks
into place.
6 Charge the handset batteries for six hours.
Place the handset face up or face down in the base. The
CHARGING light on the base goes on to show the
handset is in the right position to charge the batteries.
7 Check for dial tone.
After the batteries are charged,pick up the handset.
Check for a dial tone by pressing P;you should
hear a dial tone.
8 Set the dial mode.
If you have touch tone service,the phone is ready to
use as soon as the batteries are charged.
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service you’ll need to
change the Dialing mode. When the phone is off,press
PG###3to set the dial mode to Dial
Pulse. To return to touch tone dialing (with touch tone
service),press PG###8.
Belt Clip
If you wish,you can attach the belt clip to the cordless
handset,following the illustrations below. (The handset
cannot be charged in the face-up position if the belt clip is
attached.)
Short
telephone
line cord
Wall Installation
To Remove
To Attach
Strain-relief
groove

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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you have difficulty operating this phone,try the
suggestions below. If you still have trouble,call
1 800 722–9125.
If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these
items first:
• Make sure theAC adapter is plugged into an outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged firmly
into the base unit and the modular jack.
• Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
• If the handset does not beep when you press P,
the battery might need charging.
• Make sure the battery pack is installed correctly.
• If you have dial pulse (rotary) service on your phone
line,make sure the dial mode is set to Dial Pulse (see
INSTALLATION).
If the above suggestions don’t solve the problem,
try re-initializing the handset and base:
1Disconnect the power to the base.
2Remove the handset battery pack.
3Wait a few minutes.
4Connect the power to the base.
5Insert the handset battery pack.
6Put the handset in the base to re-initialize.
If you hear a two-beep signal when you try to use
the handset:
• You might be out of range. Move closer to the base
and try again.
• If moving closer to the base doesn’t help,try following
the directions above for re-initializing the handset and
base.
If you hear noise or interference when using
the phone:
• Make sure the base antenna is fully upright.
• You may be out of range. Move closer to the base.
• Press and release hto change to another of the
20 channels available. If noise is exceptionally loud,
move closer to the base before changing channels.
• Household appliances plugged into the same circuit as
the base can sometimes cause interference. Try moving
the appliance or the base to another outlet.
• The layout of your home or office might be limiting the
operating range. Try moving the base to another
location,preferably on an upper floor.
• If the buttons don’t work,try placing the handset in
the base for at least 15 seconds.
If the phone does not ring when you receive
a call:
• Make sure the handset ringer is on. (Press to
turn ringer on.)
• Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly
to the base and the telephone jack.
• Make sure theAC adapter is plugged firmly into an
outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
• You might be too far from the base;move closer.
• You might have too many extension phones on your
telephone line to allow all of them to ring. Try
unplugging some of them.
If you hear other calls while using your phone:
• Press hto change to another channel.
• Disconnect the base from the modular jack and plug in
a corded telephone. If you still hear other calls,the
problem is probably in your wiring or local service.
Call your local telephone service company.
If you lose a call after changing channels:
You were probably almost out of range. Move closer
to the base before changing channels. Before placing
another call,set the handset in the base for at least
15 seconds.
If you are unable to operate special telephone
services or other equipment requiring touch
tone signals:
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,follow the directions
in“TemporaryTone”in theTELEPHONE OPERATION
section of this manual.

OPERATING RANGE
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum
power allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). Even so,this handset and base can
communicate over only a certain distance — which can
vary with the locations of the base and handset,the
weather,and the construction of your home or office. For
best performance,keep the base antenna fully upright.
If you receive a call while you are out of range, the
handset might not ring — or if it does ring,the call might
not connect when you press P. Move closer to the
base,then press Pto answer the call.
If you move out of range during a phone conversation,
you might hear noise or interference. To improve reception,
move closer to the base.
If you move out of range without pressing P,your
phone will be left“off the hook.” To hang up properly,walk
back into range,periodically pressing P.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
Store numbers in
telephone memory
Temporary Tone
Change channels Adjust handset
volume
Make, answer or
end a call
Headset jack
Access numbers in
telephone memory Redial last
number called
Access subscriber
services
Allows you to
hear callers,
but caller can’t
hear you
Turn Handset
Ringer off
Turn Handset Ringer on
Send paging tone to
handset
Light goes on when
handset is in use
Light goes on when
handset is charging
in base
Making a Call
1Press Pon the handset and wait for the PHONE
light to go on steadily.
2When you hear a dial tone,dial the number.
Answering a Call
If the handset is in the base,lift the handset. The PHONE
light goes on and the call is connected
— OR —
If the handset is away from the base,press Pon the
handset. The PHONE light goes on steadily and the call is
connected.
NOTE: Although ringing stops when you answer, you
might not be able to hear the other party until the
PHONE light goes on steadily.
Ending a Call
Press Pon the handset
— OR —
Place the handset in the cradle.
Redial
The last number dialed on this phone (up to 24 digits) is
stored in redial memory until you dial another number.
1PressP.
2Wait for the dial tone and for the Plight to go
on steadily.
3When you hear a dial tone,press R.
Mute
Mute allows you to hear your caller,but prevents the caller
from hearing you.
1Press Mwhile on a call.
2To return your conversation,press Magain.

TELEPHONE OPERATION
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Handset Ringer Selection
You can select from four different handset ringer styles.
You can also turn off the Ringer.
1Make sure the handset is off.
2Press G, .
3Press 1, 2, 3or 4to select your ringer style. You
will hear a sample of the ringer style.
4Press G.
Ringer Off/Battery Save
1Make sure the handset is off.
2Press G.
3Press and hold for two seconds.
4To turn the ringer on again,press and release .
NOTE: This handset does not have an indicator to show
the Ringer is off.
Handset Volume
The handset volume can be set to five different levels. Each
time you press Von the handset the level of what you
hear through the handset changes. When you reach the
highest level you’ll hear a beep. Changing this setting does
not affect what the other party hears.
Temporary Tone
NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to
use the Temporary Tone feature.
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,this feature allows
you to enter codes or tones needed to operate answering
machines,or use electronic banking services,calling cards,
and other special services. This feature will operate most
special services;however,some services may actually
require a touch tone line. To be sure,ask the company that
provides the special service.
1Dial the call,then press *. Any buttons pressed after
this send tone signals.
2After you hang up,the phone automatically returns to
dial pulse (rotary) dialing.
Special Telephone Services
If you subscribe to special local telephone company
services like CallWaiting or Call Forwarding, you can
access them by pressing Fwhenever you would press
the switchhook on a corded phone.
Page
The Page feature allows you to signal someone at the handset
from the base.
• Make sure the Handset In Use light is not lit on the base.
• Press Gon the base. A three-part paging
tone will sound at the handset.
NOTE: When the handset is in use or the Ringer is set to
off, the Page and Handset Locator features are inactive.
Handset Locator
This feature is useful if you misplace the handset.
To locate the handset using this feature: Press and hold
Gon the base for approximately four seconds.
A repeating paging tone is sounded in the handset.
To cancel the Handset Locator feature: Press any button
on the handset or Gon the base. This feature
turns itself off in approximately three minutes if you haven’t
turned it off before then.
NOTE: You can press Pat any time to cancel this
feature and make or answer a call.
Changing Channels
This cordless phone has 20 channels available for maximum
performance. If you experience interference during a call,
press hto switch to a clearer channel.
Headset Jack
You can use this telephone hands-free when you install a
2.5 mm headset (purchased separately).
1Plug the headset into the jack located on the left side of
the handset (under the small rubber flap). Do not force
the connection,but make sure the plug fits securely.
2Follow instructions under“Making a Call”or“Answering
a Call.”
3If you wish,attach the belt clip (see“Belt Clip”in the
INSTALLATION section of this manual).
NOTE: The earpiece and microphone on the handset are
disabled when the headset is plugged in.

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TELEPHONE MEMORY
This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers that
you can dial just by pressing mand a number button.
Storing Memory Numbers
1Make sure the handset is off.
2Press and release G. The PHONE light blinks.
3Enter the number you want to store (up to 24 digits)
— OR —
Press Rto store the last number dialed.
4Press m.
5Enter a memory location (0–9). The handset sounds a
tone to confirm the number has been stored.
NOTE: There is a self-adhesive directory label that you
can use to keep a record of telephone numbers stored in
memory locations. It’s best to write on the card before
applying it to the phone.
Changing/Replacing Stored
Memory Numbers
You can change or replace a stored number by storing a
new number in its place.
Storing a Pause in a Memory Number
While storing a number in memory,hold down the button
of the number that comes before the pause until you hear a
second beep. This inserts a two-second pause after that
digit. To insert a longer pause,hold the button down until
you hear a third or fourth beep. Each time you hear a beep,
the pause is two seconds longer.
For example, to store 9,PAUSE,555–0123 in memory
location 3: Press G, 9(hold until the second beep),
5550123, m, 3.
Dialing Memory Numbers
1PressP.
2Press m.
3Enter the memory location (0–9) of the number you’re
calling.
Erasing Memory Numbers
1Make sure the handset is off.
2Press and release G. The PHONE light blinks.
3Press m,then enter the memory location (0–9)
you want to erase. The handset sounds a tone to
confirm the number has been erased.

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BATTERIES
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to
persons or damage to the telephone,read and
follow these instructions carefully.
• Use only Replacement Battery 3300.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell
might explode. Check with local codes for special
disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to
the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to
short the battery with conducting materials such as
rings, bracelets,and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause harm.
• Charge the battery provided with or identified for
use with this product only in accordance with the
instructions and limitations specified in this
manual.
• Observe proper polarity orientation between the
battery and battery charger.
Charging the Handset Battery Pack
This battery should remain charged up to 15 days with the
Ringer set to on; up to 30 days with the Ringer set to off.
A fully charged battery provides an average talk time of
about 12 hours.
The batteries need charging when:
• The phone beeps four times when you press P
to answer or make a call.
• The phone does not respond when you press
P,and no lights go on.
Place the handset in the base so the CHARGING light goes
on. The batteries will be fully charged in six hours. If you
get a low battery signal even after six hours of charging,
the battery should be replaced.
Replacing the Handset Battery Pack
1Remove the battery cover by pressing on the
indentation and sliding downward.
2Lift out the old battery pack and unplug it from the
handset.
3Hold the new battery pack and plug the connector into
the handset. Place the battery pack into the case,so
the wires rest above the battery pack.
4Replace the battery cover by sliding it on its track up
over the battery compartment until it snaps firmly in
place.
5The new battery pack must be charged before using
this telephone. Place the handset in the base and allow
it to charge for six hours. Your telephone might
operate before that,but for best performance,let the
handset battery pack charge fully.