AT&T TRIMLINE 210 User manual

USER’S MANUAL
Part 2
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Printed in China. 850005208 Issue 2AT&T 12/00
TRIMLINE®
Memory
Telephone 210
Please also read Part 1 —
Important Product Information.

TABLE/DESK INSTALLATION
This telephone includes a 7-foot line cord with a
modular plug on each end. Use this cord to connect
the telephone to a modular jack.
1Fill in directory card
Remove the directory card and
write in your own telephone
number. Also write the
telephone numbers (or names)
that you want to store in each
memory location.
Reinstall the card and clear
plastic cover.
2Connect line cord to telephone
Plug the long line cord into the
jack on the underside of the
telephone base. Then feed the
line cord through the channel
provided so the telephone sits
flat on your table or desk
during use (Figure 1).
3 Connect line cord to wall jack
Plug free end of the line cord
into a modular jack. Make sure
it snaps firmly into place.
4 Set DIAL mode switch
This product comes set in the
tone (TT) mode. Make sure
you choose the correct dialing method
(TT or DP); touch tone dialing will not
work if you have dial pulse service.
5 Connect handset to base
Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the
handset, and the other end into the base. Then
hang up.
6 Check for dial tone
Lift the handset and listen for dial tone. If you
cannot hear a dial tone, refer to “In Case of
Difficulty” and try to correct the problem.
TO DISCONNECT the telephone, squeeze the
clip on the modular plug and pull it out of the jack.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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WALL INSTALLATION
1Fill in directory card
Remove the directory card and write in your own
telephone number. Also write the telephone
numbers (or names) that you want to store in
each memory location.
2 Reverse handset tab
To install the telephone on a wall jack, you must
reverse the small tab beneath the directory card. This
tab holds the handset in place when you hang up.
Remove the directory card and plastic cover. Use
a paper clip to lift and remove the handset tab.
Reverse the tab and reinstall it as shown (Figure 1).
Then replace the directory card and cover.
3Plug the line cord into the
jack on the underside of the
base. Feed the line cord into the
channel and wind it around the
mounting area. Feed the last
portion (as short as possible),
through one of the slots in the
mounting area (Figure 2).
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Figure 2
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4Install telephone
base on wall jack
Hold the base up
next to the wall jack,
and plug in the line
cord (Figure 3).
Then push the base
against the wall jack
and down until it is
held securely by the
mounting studs.
NOTE: If you
cannot fit the base
onto the wall jack,
remove the four
non-slip pads.
5Set DIAL mode switch
Refer to Step 4 in “Table/Desk Installation.”
6 Connect handset to telephone
Connect one end of the coiled handset cord into
the base. Plug the other end into the handset
(Figure 4). Then hang up.
7 Check for dial tone
Lift the handset and listen for dial tone. If you
cannot hear a dial tone, refer to “In Case of
Difficulty” and try to correct the problem.
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OPERATION
Redial
This telephone stores in memory the last phone
number dialed. However, if the phone is unplugged
from the line jack for 30 minutes or more, redial
memory will be lost.
The redial memory can accept numbers up to 31
digits long. The number will remain in memory until
you change it by dialing another telephone number.
To dial the same number again, lift the handset, and
press .
NOTE: If the number is more than 31 digits long,
no digits will be stored in the redial memory.
Erasing Redial
For privacy, you can erase the redial memory. Lift the
handset, then press and hang up.
Flash
Press instead of pressing the switchhook to
activate custom calling services such as call waiting
or 3-way calling.
You may have to press other buttons before or after
as explained in custom calling instructions
provided by your local telephone company.
FLASH
FLASH
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Mute
While on a call, press to mute the
microphone. The other party cannot hear you, but
you can hear the other party.
Press again to return to two-way
conversation.
Ringer Volume
The RINGER volume switch allows you to turn the
telephone ringer OFF, or set it to ring at LO or HI
volume. You can dial or answer calls normally when
the ringer is off. Other telephones in your home will
still ring; they are not affected by the switch.
Select Ringer Tone
You can select from three different ringer tones. The
phone comes set to Tone 2.
1Press .
2Press .
3Press for Tone 1
–OR–
Press for Tone 2
–OR–
Press for Tone 3.
4Press to save your selection.
Receiver (Handset) Volume
The RECEIVER volume switch on the side of the
handset can be adjusted for a comfortable listening
level. The switch has three volume positions.
PROG/MUTE
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PROG/MUTE
PROG/MUTE
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Temporary Tone Dialing
Temporary tone dialing is used only when you have
rotary service. It allows you access to services that
require tone signaling, including some tone-activated
computer systems (e.g., telephone banking).
To change from pulse (rotary) to tone dialing during a
call:
1Dial a telephone number with the DIAL switch set
to DP (pulse).
2Press t; all buttons pressed after this will
send tone signals.
3After you hang up, the phone automatically
returns to rotary service.

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MEMORY DIALING
Memory Features
This telephone can store up to 13 different phone
numbers, each up to 21 digits long. Numbers will
remain stored in memory unless you erase or change
them by entering other numbers.
NOTE: Numbers programmed into a memory
location might not be retained if the telephone has
been unplugged from the line jack for a half hour or
more.
Directory Card: Remove the directory card. Write
your telephone number in the space provided. Also
write the telephone numbers (or names) that you want
to store in each memory location. Reinstall the card
and clear plastic cover.
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One-Touch Dialing
Three numbers can be stored in one-touch memory
locations . You can dial these numbers by pressing
one of the buttons marked with an emergency symbol
( , or ).
To program numbers into memory
4Enter telephone number. You will hear a click
when each button is pressed.
5Press
6Hang up after the number is entered correctly.
7Repeat Steps 1–6 to store another number.
To dial
1Listen for dial tone.
2Press the one-touch memory button
( , or ).
PROG/MUTE
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1Lift the
handset.
2Press .
PROG/MUTE
3Press the
one-touch
memory
button
where the
number is
to be
stored.

Speed Dialing
Ten telephone numbers can be stored in standard
speed-dialing locations. You can dial any of these
numbers by pressing two buttons.
To program numbers into memory
1Lift the handset.
2Press .
3Press .
4Enter a digit (0-9) for the memory location where
the number is to be stored.
5Enter telephone number. You will hear a click
when each button is pressed.
6Press .
7Hang up after the number is entered correctly.
8Repeat Steps 1–7 to store another number.
To dial
1Listen for dial tone.
2Press .
3Press memory location (0-9).
Memory Erase
To erase any number from memory, you can enter
another number in the same location.
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