AT&T 983 User manual

Quick start guide
983
Two-line speakerphone
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Battery installation
Before using the telephone, you should install four AA alkaline batteries
(purchased separately). You can use the telephone without batteries to dial
and receive calls. However, the line lights and the automatic redial feature will
not work, and the speakerphone and optional headset may not work properly
in all conditions. To use the speakerphone without batteries, you must
press and hold SPEAKER for one second.
CAUTION: Always unplug the line cord, before installing new batteries.
The following symptoms indicate that the batteries in your telephone are low and
need to be replaced, even if there is no low battery warning yet:
• The automatic redial feature does not work or is not working properly, or
• HEADSET cannot be used to make or answer calls.
If you experience either of these symptoms, try replacing the batteries following
the instructions above.
NOTES:
• If you do not install batteries, you will hear a low battery warning tone every
time you lift the handset or press SPEAKER.
• Use disposable alkaline batteries only. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
1. Press the tab as shown
and flip into the down-
ward position.
2. Push the tab as shown and
lift to remove the battery
cover. Insert four new AA
alkaline batteries (purchased
separately) following the
polarity markings in the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the
battery cover.
PUSH TABTO OPEN
PUSH TAB TO OPEN
PUSH TAB TO OPEN

Tabletop installation
A single two-line wall jack
If there is a single two-line wall jack, use only the black (4-connector) line cord.
Plug one end into the jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the telephone
base. Plug the other end into the wall jack. Make sure the line cord is plugged
firmly into the telephone base and the wall jack.
1. Connect the line cord to the tele-
phone base and wall jack.
2. Plug one end of the coiled handset
cord into the handset. Plug the other
end into the jack on the left side of
the telephone base.
NOTE: This product is designed to operate optimally with two telephone lines.
If you choose to install only one telephone line; the telephone will continue to
operate normally as long as the unused line is not selected. If you experience diffi-
culty, make sure you have pressed the correct LINE key.
After installing the batteries, if you wish to use the telephone on a tabletop, flip
the wall mounting bracket upward.
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Line 1 + Line 2

Tabletop installation
Two one-line wall jacks
If there are two one-line wall jacks, use both long line cords. Plug one end
of the clear line cord into the jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the
telephone base. Then, plug the other end into the wall jack for Line 1. Plug
one end of the black line cord into the jack labeled L2 or DATA on the back
of the telephone base. Then, plug the other end into the wall jack for Line 2.
Make sure the line cords are plugged firmly into the telephone base and the
wall jack.
1. Connect the line cords to the
telephone base and wall jacks.
2. Plug one end of the coiled handset
cord into the handset. Plug the
other end into the jack on the left
side of the telephone base.
3. To determine which line is in use,
press LINE 1 and call one of the
telephone numbers. If there is a
busy signal, Line 1 is the number
you called. If Line 2 rings, it is
the number you called.
NOTE: This product is designed to operate optimally with two telephone lines.
If you choose to install only one telephone line, the telephone will continue to
operate normally as long as the unused line is not selected. If you experience diffi-
culty, make sure you have pressed the correct LINE key.
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L2 or DATA
Line 1 Line 2

(AUTO) REDIAL
Lift the handset. Press
to dial the last number
dialed.
LINE 1, LINE 2
Press, then lift handset
to make or answer a call
on line 1 or 2.
CONFERENCE
Press to enter three-way
conference call.
FLASH
During a call, press to
receive an incoming call
if call waiting is activated.
HOLD
Press to place call on
hold.
PROGRAM
Press to program
memory dial numbers.
PAUSE
Press to insert a dialing
pause.
VOLUME
During a call, press or
to adjust listening volume.
HEADSET
Press to activate headset.
MUTE
Press to silence the micro-
phone. Press again to
resume telephone conver-
sation.
SPEAKER
Press to turn the speaker-
phone on or off (begin or
end a call).
One-touch keys
Press to dial the number
stored.
Quick reference guide
LOWER
Press LOWER, then
the desired one-
touch key to dial the
number stored in lower
locations.
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NOTE: For more information, please refer to the user's manual.

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