AT&T 915 User manual

Big Button Telephone 915
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Product Information
USER’S MANUAL
Part 2
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© 2003 Advanced American Telephones.
All Rights Reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are
trademarks of AT&T Corp., licensed to
Advanced American Telephones.
Printed in China. Issue 2AT&T 06/03
Visit us at www.telephones.att.com
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..... 1
Parts List ................................... 1
INSTALLATION ................ 2
Table/Desk Installation .......... 2
Wall Installation....................... 5
TELEPHONE
OPERATION........................ 8
Make a Call............................... 8
Answer a Call .......................... 8
End A Call...................................8
Redial.......................................... 9
Flash............................................ 9
Temporary Tone Dialing .... 10
Handset Volume .................... 10
Ringer Volume........................ 10
AUDIO Assist™................... 10
TELEPHONE
MEMORY ............................. 11
Directory Card..................... 11
Store a Number
in Memory .......................... 11
Store a Pause in a
Memory Number ............ 12
Dial a Number in
One-Touch Memory ........ 12
Dial a Number in
Two-Touch Memory......... 12
Erase a Memory Number.. 12
GENERAL PRODUCT
CARE .................................... 13
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS.......... 14
IN CASE OF
DIFFICULTY...................... 15
INDEX................................... 17
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
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Parts List
Your box should include:
1
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Long telephone
line cord
Short telephone
line cord
Coiled
handset cord
Handset
Base unit
Big Button Telephone 915
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Product Information
USER’S MANUAL
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This User’s Manual
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Table/Desk Installation
1 Install batteries to provide power for the dial pad
lights.Press the battery cover tab and remove the cover.
Install four AA batteries (not included), being careful to
follow the polarity guide in the battery compartment.
Replace the cover.
NOTE: The batteries are needed for the dial pad lights to
work. Battery power is low if the dial pad lights are dim under
dark conditions or if there is no backlighting on the dial pad.
Replace the batteries with four fully charged AA batteries.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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2 Set the Tone/Pulse switch. If you have touch tone
service, set the switch to TT (tone). If you have dial
pulse (rotary) service, set the switch to DP (pulse).
3 Connect the handset to the telephone.
Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the left side
of the base unit. Plug the other end of the coiled cord
into the handset, then hang up.
4 Connect the long line cord to the telephone.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Modular
telephone
wall jack
Telephone
line cord
Tone/Pulse
switch
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5 Connect the line cord to a modular jack.
6 Check for dial tone.
Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you cannot
hear a dial tone, slide the VOLUME switch to the right.
If you still do not hear a dial tone, see the IN CASE OF
DIFFICULTY SECTION beginning on page 15 of this
User’s Manual.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
4
Modular
telephone
wall jack
Telephone
line cord
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Wall Installation
1 Install batteries to provide power for the dial pad
lights. Press the battery cover tab and remove the cover.
Install four AA batteries (not included), being careful to
follow the polarity guide in the battery compartment.
Replace cover.
NOTE: The batteries are needed for the dial pad lights to
work. Battery power is low if the dial pad lights are dim under
dark conditions or if there is no backlighting on the dial pad.
Replace the batteries with four fully charged AA batteries.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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2 Set the Tone/Pulse switch. If you have touch tone
service, set the switch to TT (tone). If you have dial
pulse (rotary) service, set the switch to DP (pulse).
3 Connect the short line cord to the telephone.
Plug the line cord into the jack labeled TELEPHONE
LINE and thread the cord through the tabs under the
phone as shown.
4 Reverse the handset tab.
This tab holds the handset when you hang up. Hold
down the switchhook, and slide the tab up and out of its
slot. Turn the tab so that the end with the “hook” is up.
Then hold down the switchhook while you insert the tab
back into its slot.
6
Switchhook
Handset tab
Tone/Pulse
switch
Telephone line cord
Modular
telephone
wall jack
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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5 Connect the handset to the telephone.
Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the left side
of the base unit. Plug the other end of the coiled cord
into the handset, then hang up.
6 Connect the line cord to a modular wall jack and
mount the phone on the wall jack as shown.
Make sure the cord snaps firmly into place. Place the
phone on the wall jack mounting studs and pull down
until it is held securely.
7 Check for dial tone.
Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you cannot
hear a dial tone, slide the VOLUME switch to the right.
If you still do not hear a dial tone, see the IN CASE OF
DIFFICULTY SECTION beginning on page 15 of this
User’s Manual.
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
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Make a Call
Lift the handset. When you hear a dial
tone, dial the call using the dial pad or
memory buttons.
Answer a Call
When you hear the phone ring and
the ringer light turns on, you have an
incoming call. Lift the handset to answer
the call.
Ringer Light
The ringer light is lit when you have an
incoming call. It is off when the phone
is not on a call.
End a Call
Replace the handset in the cradle.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
TELEPHONE OPERATION
TELEPHONE OPERATION
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
TELEPHONE OPERATION
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Redial
The last number dialed at this phone is
stored in redial memory. To place a
redial call, lift the handset and listen for
the dial tone, then press r.
The number is dialed automatically.
NOTE: Redial memory can store up
to 32 digits. If the last number dialed
was longer than 32 digits, redial
memory is disabled.
Erase Redial
You can erase the redial memory for
privacy. Lift the handset. Press p
then, press rand hang up.
— OR —
Lift the handset. Press any key, then
hang up.
NOTE: If the phone is set for dial
pulse service, you cannot press t
or #to erase redial memory.
Flash
Press Fto access phone company
subscriber services as described by your
telephone service provider.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
TELEPHONE OPERATION
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Temporary Tone Dialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you
can change from dial pulse to touch tone
dialing during a call by pressing t.
All keys pressed after this will send touch
tone signals. The phone returns to dial
pulse when you hang up.
Handset Volume
Slide the VOLUME switch on the phone
to adjust the volume of what you hear
through the handset. Slide the switch left
to decrease volume or right to increase
volume.
Ringer Volume
Use the RINGER switch on the right
side of the phone to set the ringer
volume to OFF, LOW, MED or HI.
If you set the switch to OFF, this phone
will not ring when you have an incoming
call. This phone has an extra loud ringer.
Set the switch to HI, if you want to use
the extra loud ringer volume.
AUDIO Assist™
You can enhance the level and clarity of
what you hear through the handset by
pressing while you are on a call.
Press again to turn the feature
off. This feature automatically turns off
when you hang up. You must press
every time you want to use
this feature.
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M
M
M
TELEPHONE OPERATION
TELEPHONE OPERATION
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This telephone can store 13 telephone
numbers, each up to 16 digits long. You
can dial numbers stored in memory by
pressing one or two buttons.
Directory Card
Lift the mylar cover off the directory card
to write the numbers (or names) stored
in telephone memory on the card. Then
replace the cover.
Store A Number in
Memory
1Lift the handset.
2Press and release p.
3Dial the telephone number (up
to 16 digits).
4Press and release p.
5Press the memory location where
you want to store the number
( , or for one-touch
dialing, or 0- 9for two-touch
dialing).
NOTE: You must begin storing the
number within 15 seconds of lifting the
handset or you will be connected with
the telephone company operator.
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TELEPHONE MEMORY
TELEPHONE MEMORY
TELEPHONE MEMORY
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M
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M
M
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Store a Pause in a Memory
Number
Press and release ronce to
store a 3.6 second pause in the dialing
sequence, twice for a 7.2 second pause
and so on.
NOTE: Each 3.6 second pause counts
as one digit when storing numbers in
telephone memory.
Dial a Number in
One-Touch Memory
To dial a number stored in memory
locations , or :
1Lift the handset and wait for a
dial tone.
2Press the memory button ( ,
or ) where the number
is stored. The number is dialed
automatically.
Dial a Number in
Two-Touch Memory
To dial a number stored in a two-touch
memory location (0- 9):
1Lift the handset and wait for a
dial tone.
2Press and release e, then press
the memory button (0- 9)
where the number is stored.
The number is dialed automatically.
Erase a Memory Number
To erase a number stored in memory,
store a new number in its place.
TELEPHONE MEMORY
TELEPHONE MEMORY
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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.
• Avoid dropping the phone and/or other rough treatment.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder
because this will damage the finish.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship
it at a later date.
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GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
REN 1.3B
Power Four AA batteries are required for
backlighting. Phone must also be
connected to telephone line for all
features to work.
Line Feed Voltage 48V +⁄- 2V
Line Loop Current 18mA to 100mA
Ringer Levels Off = 0dB
HI = 85dB
Compliance FCC and UL approved
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions
below. For Customer Service, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111.
Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase.
To purchase accessories or replacement parts contact Customer
Service. Visit our website at www.telephones.att.com
or call 1 800 222–3111.
TELEPHONE OPERATION
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No Dial Tone • Make sure all plugs are connected
properly. Inspect the line cord
connections at the modular jack
and at the telephone. Also inspect
the coiled handset cord connections
at both ends.
• Unplug the telephone and connect
it to another modular jack. If it still
does not work, and other telephones
in your home are working, the
problem is with this telephone.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Telephone Does • Make sure the RINGER switch is
Not Ring not set to OFF.
• If there are several other telephones
on the same line, try disconnecting
some of the other telephones.
Having too many telephones
connected can also create problems
such as low ringer volume or
impaired sound quality during calls.
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TELEPHONE OPERATION
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Dial Pad Lights • Make sure you have installed four fully
Are Dim Or charged AA batteries (not included)
Do Not Work following the polarity guide in the
battery compartment. (See
INSTALLATION beginning on
page 2 of this User’s Manual
for details.)
TELEPHONE MEMORY
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Difficulty Storing • Make sure you are pressing the
Numbers in correct sequence of buttons
Memory for storing numbers.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Memory • When four fully charged AA
Numbers batteries are properly installed,
Are Lost this phone retains numbers stored
in memory for about three hours if
the line cord is disconnected. (See
INSTALLATION beginning on page
2 of this User’s Manual for battery
installation details.)
• When there are no batteries installed,
this phone retains numbers stored in
memory only when the line cord
is connected.
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY
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A
AUDIO Assist™ 10
B
batteries 2, 5, 16
D
dial pad lights 2, 5
Dial Pad Lights Are Dim
Or Do Not Work 16
Difficulty Storing Numbers
in Memory 16
directory card 11
F
Flash 9
H
handset tab 6
L
line cord 1, 3, 6, 15–16
M
memory 11–12, 16
memory button 8, 12
memory location 11–12
Memory Numbers
Are Lost 16
N
No Dial Tone 15
O
one-touch dialing 11
one-touch memory 12
P
pause 12
R
redial memory 9
RINGER switch 10, 15
T
Telephone Does Not Ring
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Temporary Tone Dialing 10
Tone/Pulse switch 3, 6
touch tone signals 10
two-touch dialing 11
two-touch memory 12
V
VOLUME switch 4, 7, 10
INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
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