AT&T ML17929 User manual

Quick start guide
(Canada version)
ML17929
Two-line corded telephone
with caller ID/call waiting

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Installation preparation
You must install the power
adapter before using the
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). The filter
prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please
contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the telephone
base display - remove it before use.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or cordless telephones.
Excessive heat sources.
Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave
ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
Excessive moisture.
Extremely low temperature.
Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a washing machine or
work bench.
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See pages 3-4 for easy
instructions.

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Telephone installation
Telephone base installation
Install the mounting bracket for tabletop use.
Option 1: To install your telephone in a low tabletop position, insert the
fixed tabs of the mounting bracket into the slots labeled a. Press the
flexible tabs into the slots labeled buntil they click into place.
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9V AC POWER
9V AC POWER
Option 1: Low tabletop position
Option 2: To install your telephone in a high tabletop position, insert the
fixed tabs of the mounting bracket into the slots labeled b. Press the
flexible tabs into the slots labeled auntil they click into place.
Option 2: High tabletop position
Mounting bracket
Mounting bracket
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.

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9V AC POWER
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. The filter prevents noise and
caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service
provider for more information about DSL filters.
Option 1: If you have a two-line wall jack, install your telephone base as
shown below.
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Plug the other end of the
coiled handset cord into the
jack at the left side of the
telephone base.
Plug the small end
of the power adapter
into the power jack
on the back of the
telephone base.
Plug one end of the
black telephone line
cord (4-conductor)
into the jack labeled
LINE 1/L1+L2 on
the back of the
telephone base.
Plug the other end of the black
telephone line cord (4-conductor)
into the wall jack.
Plug the large
end of the power
adapter into an
electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch.
If you have DSL high
speed Internet service, a
DSL filter (not included)
is required. The DSL filter
must be plugged into the
telephone wall jack.
NOTES:
Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power
adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com,or call
1 [phone].
The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling,
under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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L1+L2
One end of
the coiled
telephone
line cord has
already been
plugged into
the handset.
Make sure it
is plugged in
firmly.

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Telephone installation
Option 2: If you have two one-line wall jacks, install your telephone base as
shown below.
Plug one end of the
clear telephone line
cord (2-conductor)
into the jack labeled
LINE 1/L1+L2 on
the back of the
telephone base.
Plug the other end of
the clear telephone line
cord (2-conductor) into
the wall jack.
Plug one end of the
black telephone line
cord (4-conductor)
into the jack labeled
LINE 2 on the back of
the telephone base.
Plug the other end of
the black telephone
line cord (4-conductor)
into the wall jack.
NOTES:
Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power
adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com,or call
1 [phone].
The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling,
under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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9V AC POWER
Plug the large
end of the power
adapter into an
electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch.
If you have DSL high
speed Internet service, a
DSL filter (not included)
is required. The DSL filter
must be plugged into the
telephone wall jack.
Plug the small
end of the power
adapter into the
power jack on
the back of the
telephone base.
L1 L2
Plug the other end
of the coiled handset
cord into the jack at
the left side of the
telephone base.
One end of the coiled
telephone line cord
has already been
plugged into the
handset. Make sure it
is plugged in firmly.

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Quick reference guide
CANCEL
Press to cancel an operation
and go back to the previous
menu.
Press and hold to return to
idle mode.
CID/
Press to display call history information when the
telephone is idle.
When entering numbers or names, press to move the
cursor to the left.
MENU/ENTER
Press to enter the
main menu.
While in a menu,
press to choose an
item, or save an entry
or setting.
/DIRDIR
Press to enter
the directory
when the
telephone is
idle.
When entering
numbers or
names, press to
move the cursor
to the right.
CONF
Press to initiate a
three-way conference
call.
LINE 1, LINE 2
Press to make or
answer a call on
the selected line.
HOLD
Press to place a call
on hold.
REDIAL
Press to dial the last number
dialed when the telephone is
off hook.
When the telephone is idle,
press to display the last five
numbers dialed. You can choose
to dial a displayed number.
FLASH
During a call, press to answer an
incoming call when you receive a
call waiting alert.
PAUSE
Press to insert a two-second dialing pause in
a number stored in the speed dial memory
or directory.
REMOVE
Press to delete the displayed
directory, or call history entry.
While entering numbers or names,
press to backspace and erase a digit
or character.
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While in a menu,
press to scroll up
or down.

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Quick reference guide
VOL-
While the telephone is not in
use, press to decrease the ringer
volume for both lines.
During a call, press to decrease
the listening volume.
When a line is ringing, press to
decrease the ringer volume of that
line temporarily.
HEADSET
Press to activate the headset
when a corded headset is
connected.
SPEAKER
Press to turn the
base speakerphone
on or off.
LOWER
Press to enter the lower
locations of the speed dial
keys.
MUTE
During a call, press to mute the
microphone.
VOL+
When the telephone is idle, press
to increase the ringer volume for
both lines.
During a call, press to increase the
listening volume.
When a line is ringing, press to
increase the ringer volume of that
line temporarily.
Speed dial keys
Press to dial or review a stored
speed dial number when the
telephone is idle.

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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:
Press SPEAKER to use the primary line.
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To override automatic line selection, press
SPEAKER , then press LINE 1 or LINE 2.
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If you choose SPEAKERPHONE in Choose
the preferred mode (see user’s manual),
press LINE 1 or LINE 2 directly to activate
the speakerphone.
Wait for a dial tone, then dial the telephone
number. The screen displays the elapsed
time as you talk (in hours, minutes and
seconds).
Press SPEAKER to hang up.
To make a call with the handset:
Lift the handset to use the primary line.
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Lift the handset, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to override automatic
line selection.
Wait for a dial tone, then dial the number.
Place the handset on the telephone base to hang up.
To make a call with the corded headset:
Make sure the corded headset is connected to the telephone base.
Press HEADSET on the telephone base to use the primary line.
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Press HEADSET, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to override automatic
line selection.
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If you chose HEADSET in Choose the preferred mode (see user’s manual),
press LINE 1 or LINE 2 directly to activate the headset.
Wait for a dial tone, then dial the number.
Press HEADSET to hang up.
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LINE buttons

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To answer a call:
Lift the handset, or press SPEAKER or HEADSET.
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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.
Lift the handset, or press SPEAKER or HEADSET.
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Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to override automatic line selection and dial the
number using your preferred mode.
Clearspeak®dial-in-base speakerphone
During a call using the handset, press SPEAKER , then hang up the
handset. This allows you to use the telephone hands free and lets more
people participate in the conversation.
Switching between the handset, headset and speakerphone
To switch from the handset to speakerphone:
While on a call using the handset, press SPEAKER , then hang up the handset.
To switch from the handset to headset:
While on a call using the handset, press HEADSET (make sure a headset is
firmly plugged in), then hang up the handset.then hang up the handset.
To switch from the speakerphone to handset:
While on a call using the speakerphone, lift the handset.
To switch from the speakerphone to headset:
While on a call using the speakerphone, press HEADSET (make sure a
headset is firmly plugged in).
To switch from the headset to speakerphone:
While on a call using the headset, press SPEAKER .
To switch from the headset to handset:
While on a call using the headset, lift the handset.
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Basic operation
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