AT&T 974 User Manual

AT&T Small Business System
Speakerphone with Intercom and
Caller ID/Call Waiting 974
Please also read
Part 1 — Important
product information
USER’S MANUAL
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Product overview ........................... 1
Before you begin............................. 2
Parts list.................................................. 2
Tools needed......................................... 2
DSL users............................................... 4
Glossary ................................................. 5
Programmable features list ............... 7
Audible signals.................................... 10
Installation ....................................... 11
Battery installation ............................ 11
Table/desk installation ...................... 13
Wall installation ................................. 15
Convenience ports ........................... 19
Menu operation............................. 20
Menu structure.................................. 21
Shortcut to language menu ............ 22
Rapid scroll.......................................... 22
Feature setup................................. 23
Set one touch preference............... 23
Assign an extension number to
your phone ..................................... 24
Turn the ringer on or off for
each line........................................... 25
Select the ringer type....................... 26
Set delay ring...................................... 27
Turn auto-mute on or off............... 28
Set dial mode...................................... 29
Turn hold reminder on or off........ 29
Set the time and date....................... 30
Turn line usage on or off for
each line........................................... 31
Assign the prime line
(line preference)............................ 32
Set automatic mode ......................... 33
Set the scroll rate.............................. 34
Turn screen backlight on or off..... 35
Turn COVM indicators on or
off for each line ............................. 36
Reset COVM indicator.................... 37
Program home and local
area codes....................................... 38
Assign the line group for
this phone ....................................... 39
Erase all settings and return
the phone to default settings..... 40
Set this phone to be the
Centrex console phone .............. 41
Set the Centrex console
delayed ring time........................... 42
Set the display language................... 42
Telephone operation...................... 43
Make or answer a call...................... 43
Switch between handset,
headset and speakerphone......... 45
Timer .................................................... 45
Call privacy.......................................... 46
Do not disturb................................... 46
Volume ................................................. 47
Redial .................................................... 47
Redial stack ......................................... 48
Auto redial .......................................... 48
Hold ...................................................... 49
Switch between lines........................ 49
Mute...................................................... 50
Flash ...................................................... 50
Temporary tone dialing.................... 50
Conference calls................................ 51
Transfer a call ..................................... 52
Low battery indicator ...................... 53
Lights and what they mean............. 54
One touch operation.................. 55
Store a number in a one
touch location................................ 56
Review a one touch entry .............. 58
Dial a one touch number................ 59
Directory operation.................... 60
Menu structure.................................. 60
Store a name and number in
the directory .................................. 61
Review directory entries................. 64
Edit a directory entry ...................... 65
Dial a number from the
directory.......................................... 66
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Directory operation
continued
Remove a name and number
from the directory........................ 66
Remove all entries from the
directory.......................................... 66
Intercom operation .................... 67
Basic intercom operations.............. 68
Make an intercom call with
the handset ..................................... 69
Make an intercom call with the
speakerphone or headset........... 70
Answer an intercom call................. 71
End an intercom or page call......... 71
Page a specific extension
(single-phone page)....................... 72
Answer a single-phone page .......... 72
Page all system phones.................... 73
Answer a system-wide page........... 73
Make an intercom conference
call ..................................................... 74
Room monitor................................... 74
Caller ID operation..................... 75
Caller ID display ................................ 76
Call waiting.......................................... 76
Calls received on two or more
lines simultaneously...................... 77
Display screen messages................. 78
Message waiting and
NEW CALL light .......................... 79
Call history.......................................... 79
Remove calls from call
history .............................................. 81
Dial a number from call
history .............................................. 82
Save a name and number from
call history to the directory ...... 83
Save a number from call history
to a one touch location .............. 84
Adding a fax machine ................ 85
Using a fax switch ............................. 85
General product care................. 86
Technical specifications ............ 87
In case of difficulty....................... 88
Expanding the phone system....93
Line groups.......................................... 93
Private lines......................................... 95
Centrex operation....................... 96
Setup checklist ................................... 96
Enable the console phone............... 96
Console operation............................ 96
Set ring delay duration..................... 97
Answer a delayed ring...................... 97
Pick up another station’s line......... 97
Index.................................................... 98
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This AT&T Small Business System Speakerphone with Intercom and Caller ID/ Call Waiting 974 is expandable to a 16-extension telephone system. The 974 is compatible with AT&T 945, 984, 944, 955 and 964 telephones. (See Before you begin starting on page 2 and Expanding the phone system beginning on page 93 for details.)
The 974 is hearing-aid compatible and can be connected to up to four incoming telephone lines. This phone features a speakerphone for hands-free use and a headset jack compatible with most two-band 2.5mm headsets (sold separately). The 974 allows paging, intercom and call transfers between system phones and is capable of connecting three parties in a conference call. This phone also features a 32-number memory for faster dialing and has a directory which can store up to 200 additional numbers with names. This phone has a caller ID feature which supports caller ID with call waiting service. (Caller ID services are subscriber services available from many local telephone companies for a fee.) There are two convenience ports available for connecting the phone to another device such as a fax machine or modem.
The 974 is compatible with Centrex service. Centrex is a special subscriber service which may be available from your local telephone company for a fee. If you subscribe to Centrex service, refer to the Centrex operation section of this manual, beginning on page 96.
This user's manual contains detailed instructions for installing, programming and operating your AT&T Small Business System Speakerphone with Intercom and Caller ID/Call Waiting 974. Please be sure to read Before you begin starting on page 2 before installing this phone.
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Product overview
Product overview
Product overview
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Before you begin
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This 974 telephone is fully compatible with any AT&T Four-Line Small Business System Speakerphone 945 or 984 units you may have installed. You can use a total of 16 945/974/984 units together as extensions in your phone system.
This 974 telephone is also compatible with any AT&T 964/955/944 phones you have previously installed. This 974 telephone is NOT compatible with any 843, 853, 854, 874, or 954 telephones you may have previously installed.
NOTE: If you have one or more 964, 955, or 944 phone(s) installed in the same phone system with this 974 telephone, you can have only 12 extensions and 15 telephone lines in the phone system.
You must have a modular telephone jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch near where you’re installing the phone.
The total length of telephone wiring used in this system MUST NOT be more than 600 feet as it may cause interference with the advanced features of this telephone.
Identify the number of phone lines you’ll use.
Plan the layout of your phone system.
All connected phones must have the same line 1 phone number for the intercom and paging features to work.
Every individual phone in your telephone system MUST be assigned a unique extension number for the intercom feature to work. If you try to assign the same extension number to a second phone, you will hear a repeating short ring and the the screen display will includehEXThXXhishalreadyhusedhAssignhnewhEXTh#hif the phone is in idle mode. If the phone is in the programming mode, you will hear the repeating short ring only. See Assign an extension number to your phone on page 24 of this manual for directions.
Decide if you want a private line. A private line does not appear on all connected phones.
Choose your setting for each feature. You will need to program the features after installation. See Programmable features list beginning on page 7 for a brief description of the features. See the Feature setup section beginning on page 23 for programming instructions.
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DSL users
Connecting a DSL line to L1/L2 may interfere with the advanced features of this telephone, (such as intercom, hold, and line privacy,) which work by sending data signals over line 1. These data signals are sent at some of the same frequencies as those used by your DSL service.
Also, DSL lines usually have microfilters, which keep the DSL signals from interfering with your telephone's sound quality. These same microfilters will also block the data signals that this telephone system uses to support some telephone system features. Therefore, the advanced features of this phone may not work properly when DSL microfilters are installed on L1/L2 of your phone system. However, you can use a DSL splitter to prevent these problems.
For only one or two DSL lines, install it/them into L3/L4 on the back of the phone.
If your system will only use two or three phone lines, plug a single non-DSL telephone line into L1/L2. (Turn off the L2 line usage lights.) Be sure to use the microfilter(s,) which were probably provided when DSL was installed, on lines 3 and/or 4 if the lines have DSL, to protect the sound quality.
If you have two telephone lines, one of which is DSL, which both appear at a single wall jack, use a Triplex adapter to separate the lines at the wall jack. Call 1 (800) 222-3111 if you need help doing this.
If you must install a DSL line into L1/L2 on the back of the phone, use a DSL splitter.
Lines 1 and 2 share a telephone jack, so if you need to install a DSL line for telephone line 1 or line 2, you will need additional equipment to avoid interference. Any telephone line connected to L1/L2 cannot have a microfilter. It must have a DSL splitter. Use a dual line DSL splitter or a two-line DSL filter. Call
1 (800) 222-3111 if you need help doing this.
Installation, by your DSL service provider or other professional, of a DSL splitter (not a microfilter) as close as possible to the protection block or network interface (where the telephone line enters the house) may resolve DSL interference. (It may be necessary to use a DSL splitter intended for outdoor use.) A DSL splitter allows the data and voice signals to use the same telephone line without interfering with each other.
AT&T cannot supply the DSL splitter. Please contact your DSL service provider or professional contractor for details about obtaining and installing a DSL splitter. Your DSL service provider may require you to bear any installation costs. AT&T and the manufacturer of this product have no affiliation with your DSL provider and the type or quality of services they offer. Installation must be performed at your own expense and AT&T cannot troubleshoot or provide installation support.
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NOTE: If your DSL service provider cannot supply a DSL splitter, it is possible to purchase an outdoor DSL splitter over the Internet.
If you are a new DSL customer, your DSL service provider will probably ask you if you have more than one telephone line in your home or business, or if you are installing a phone system. If you answer yes, your DSL service provider will probably advise you that you need a splitter. In most cases, your DSL service provider will supply you with the proper splitter for your specific situation. The DSL splitter, installed properly, should help overcome any interference between the DSL signal and the signals sent by your phone system.
AT&T shall not be responsible for the cost of installation, any damages, lost business, direct or indirect expenses accrued or associated with installation, or other compatibility issues which may arise as a result of using this product while you subscribe to DSL service.
Glossary
Caller ID: Caller identification is a subscriber service available from most local
telephone companies for a fee. When you subscribe to caller identification, you can see who’s calling before you answer the phone if you and the caller are both in areas offering caller ID service with compatible equipment.
Caller ID with call waiting: This is a single, combined subscriber service which may be available from your local telephone company. If you subscribe to this service, you can use your 974 telephone to see who’s calling even while you are on another call (as long as your caller is in an area with caller ID service and both telephone companies use compatible equipment).
Centrex service: A special subscriber service which may be available from your local telephone company for a fee. This 974 telephone can be used with Centrex service.
COVM: Central Office Voice Mail is a subscriber voice message service which may be available from your local telephone company. This service may be called by another name in your area (e.g. call answering).
DND: When activated, the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature prevents interruptions during a call.
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Glossary
continued from page 5
Home area code: This is the area code for your telephone number. Most users simply dial the seven digits of a phone number to make a call within their own area code and 11 digits outside of their area code. If this applies to you, you should enter your own area code into the unit as the home area code. After programming, if you receive a call from within your home area code, the screen will display the seven digits of the phone number.
You may, however, live in a region where for calls within your own area code, you must dial 10 digits (that is, the area code and phone number). If this applies to you, enter 000 for the home area code and enter your area code as a local area code. After programming, if you receive a call from within your area code, the screen displays the 10 digits of the phone number.
Be sure to follow the directions under Program home and local area
codes on page 38 during feature setup.
Line group: A group of system phones sharing some lines within a
multi-phone system.
Local area code: Most users dial 11 digits to make calls outside their home area codes. If this applies to you, you do not need to program any local area codes.
However, if you dial only 10 digits to make calls to some areas outside your home area code (without dialing 1), then program these local area codes into the phone. Up to five local area codes can be programmed. See Program home and local area codes on page 38 during feature setup for instructions.
After programming, if you receive a call from one of these local area codes, the screen displays the 10 digits of the phone number.
Navigation buttons: These are the buttons used when programming your 974 phone and for scrolling through feature options (E, +, -, >, <).
Phone system: Two or more system phones combined to form an interacting system of shared lines. You can have up to 16 phones in the system.
NOTE: If you have one or more 964, 955, or 944 phone(s) installed in the same phone system with this 974 telephone, you can have only 12 extensions in the phone system.
Prime line: This is the line on your phone you designate to be selected automatically when you lift the handset, press K, or press h.
System phone: Any 944, 945, 955, 964, 974 or 984 phone in your phone system (also called an extension).
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Programmable features list
Default settings indicated by *.
Feature: Function: Options:
One touch Choose default mode Intercom* or telephone preference for one touch (EXT)
buttons.
Extension no. Assign an extension 11*-26
number to this phone.
Ringer on/off Turn the ringer on or On* or off
off for each line.
Ringer type Select a ring pattern Type 1*, 2, 3, 4
for this phone.
Delay ring Select desired time Off*, 2, 4, 6, up to
to delay central 30 seconds office ring.
Auto-mute Turn auto-mute on On* or off
or off (sounds at this extension will be heard automatically when paged).
Tone/pulse Set the dial mode for Tone* or pulse
touch tone or dial pulse (rotary) dialing.
Hold reminder Turn on or off the On* or off
audible reminder that a call at this extension is on hold.
Time/date Set the time and date. 01:00 AM 01/01 Sunday*
Line usage Turn line usage on On* or off
or off for each line.
NOTE: One ring lasts about six seconds, two rings last twelve seconds, and so on.
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Programmable Features List
continued from page 7
Default settings indicated by *.
Feature: Function: Options:
Prime line Assign a line on this Line 1*, 2, 3, 4
phone to be selected automatically when you lift the handset, press K,or press h.
Automatic Choose default mode Speakerphone* or mode for calls connected headset
with the handset in the base unit.
Scroll rate Set the scrolling Very slow, slow, medium*,
speed for rapid fast, or very fast scroll.
LCD backlight Turn the screen On* or off
display backlight on or off.
COVM on/off Turn COVM (message/ On or off*
voice mail) indicators on or off for each line.
COVM reset Clear COVM indicators N/A
when they are lit but no new messages are waiting.
Area codes Program one home 1-3 digits, empty*
and up to five local area codes for use with caller ID features.
Line group Assign your phone Line group 4*-15 or
to a line group. PRV (private)
NOTE: One ring lasts about six seconds, two rings last twelve seconds, and so on.
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Default settings indicated by *.
Feature: Function: Options:
Reset all Return all features N/A
to default settings.
Console Specify whether your On or off*
phone is the Centrex console phone for your phone system.
CSL delay ring Set the time to delay Off*, 2, 4, 6, up to
ring for Centrex 30 seconds console phone.
Language Select the language English*, Spanish, or
for screen displays. French
NOTE: One ring lasts to about six seconds, two rings last twelve seconds, and so on.
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Audible signals
When you hear: It means:
A rapid double-ring You have an incoming intercom call. pattern, repeating
A long single ring, You have an incoming transferred call. repeating
A short single ring, The extension number you just repeating programmed has already been assigned.
Choose another number for this extension.
A short single tone, The extension you are calling is in repeating DND mode.
A long single tone, The extension you are calling is busy. repeating
A very long single The extension you are calling is ringing or tone, repeating in DND mode.
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If you are installing multiple phones in your telephone system, you must install and program one set at a time. If more than one extension is assigned the same extension number, a repeating short ring (error ring) sounds at the extension you are programming and the screen display includes EXTuXXuis
alreadyuuseduAssignunewuEXTu#uif the phone is in idle mode. If the
phone is in the programming mode, you will hear the repeating short ring only. Assign a different extension number from 11 to 26 (see Assign an
extension number to your phone on page 24).
Battery installation
Install a 9V alkaline battery (purchased separately) in order to use some features of this telephone in the event of a power failure. If power fails and a working battery is installed, all four lines of this phone will work only to answer calls with the handset or headset, and to dial calls using the key pad and the one touch or redial features. No other features will work until power is restored.
1. Remove the wedge from the underside of the base unit.
Press on the tabs in the direction of the arrows and pull the wedge
away from the phone.
2. Remove the battery compartment screw with a small Phillips head screwdriver.
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Battery installation
continued from page 11
3. Pull on the tab to remove the battery compartment cover.
4. Insert a 9V battery (purchased separately) following the polarity markings in the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery compartment cover and the screw.
6. If you are wall mounting the phone, turn to Wall installation
beginning on page 15. (You will not need the wedge; store it in case you use the phone on a table or desk in the future.)
—OR—
If you are using the phone on a table or desk, reattach the
wedge to the base unit by sliding the tabs into the holes as shown. Snap the wedge onto the base. Then, turn to Table/desk installation beginning on page 13.
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Installation
Polarity
markings
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Table/desk installation
For best results, follow the directions in Battery installation on page 11 before installing the phone.
Recommended wiring configuration for phone system
NOTE:The total length of telephone wire used in your system should not be more than 600 feet as it may cause interference with the advanced features of this telephone.
NOTE: Users should use ONLY the line cords provided. In case additional line cords are required, please use ONLY AWG#24 line cords.
1. Connect the telephone line cords to the telephone and wall jacks as shown in the following illustration on page 14.
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Table/desk installation
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Four one-line jacks (To use this installation option, you’ll need to purchase two two-line adapters. Adapters are available at retail stores or by calling 1 (800) 222–3111.)
Two two-line jacks
2. Connect the handset cord.
Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the left side of the phone. Plug the other end into the handset and hang up.
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Modular
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Modular telephone jack lines 1 and 2
Telephone
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L1/L2 jack
L3/L4 jack
Two-line adapters
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Modular telephone jacks lines 3 and 4
Modular telephone jacks lines 1 and 2
L1/L2 jack
L3/L4 jack
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3. Connect the power adapter to the telephone.
Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, call 1 (800) 222–3111.
Plug one end of the power adapter into the jack labeled POWER on the back of the phone. Plug the other end into a standard electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
4. Initialization.
If no battery is installed when you connect the power cord, the phone runs a quick self-test and the screen displays Initializing for about three seconds.
NOTE:The phone will run through this same initialization any time it is reconnected to AC power if a working battery is not installed (for example, after a power failure or when the unit has been unplugged).
5. Check for dial tone.
Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you cannot hear a dial tone, turn to In case of difficulty beginning on page 88.
Wall installation
For best results, follow the directions in Battery installation on page 11 before installing the phone.
1. If the wedge is still attached to the underside of the base
unit, follow step 1 in Battery installation on page 11 to remove
the wedge.
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Installation
Standard electrical
outlet
Power adapter
Power jack
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Wall installation
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2. Reverse the handset tab.
Hold down the switchhook, then pull out the handset tab and rotate it 180 degrees. Push the handset tab down into the grooves so it settles into position.
3. Connect the telephone line cords to the telephone as shown.
4. Connect the handset cord.
Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the left side of the phone. Plug the other end into the handset and hang up.
5. Connect the power adapter to the telephone.
Use only the power adapter provided with this product.
To obtain a replacement, call
1 (800) 222–3111.
Plug one end of the power adapter into the jack labeled POWER on the back of the phone. Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
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Standard electrical
outlet
Power adapter
Power jack
Switchhook
Handset tab
L1/L2 jack
L3/L4 jack
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6. Connect the telephone line cords to the wall jacks as shown in the following illustration and mount the phone on the wall.
NOTE: Users should use ONLY the line cords provided. In case additional line cords are required, please use ONLY AWG#24 line cords.
Four one-line jacks (To use this installation option, you’ll need to
purchase two two-line adapters. You will also need to purchase and install a blank wall plate. Adapters and blank wall plates are available at retail stores or by calling 1 (800) 222-3111.)
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Modular telephone jacks lines 3 and 4
Modular telephone jacks lines 1 and 2
Standard electrical outlet
Blank wall plate
Power adapter
Two-line
adapters
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Wall installation
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Two two-line jacks (To use this illustration option, you may want to use the short line cord for lines 1 and 2.)
7. Initialization.
If no battery is installed when you connect the power cord, the phone runs a quick self-test and the screen displays Initializing for about three seconds.
NOTE:The phone will run through this same initialization any time it is reconnected to AC power if a working battery is not installed (for example, after a power failure or when the unit has been unplugged).
8. Check for dial tone.
Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you cannot hear a dial tone, turn to In case of difficulty beginning on page 88.
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Installation
Modular
telephone jack
lines 3 and 4
Modular telephone jack lines 1 and 2
Standard electrical outlet
Power adapter
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Convenience ports
If you want to connect another device (such as a modem or fax machine) to the wall jack, you can use the jacks on the phone labeled AUX. These convenience ports use lines 3 and 4; a call picked up on line 3 or 4 at another extension may interrupt fax, modem, or message transmission.
Four one-line jacks
Two two-line jacks
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Modular telephone jacks lines 3 and 4 with a two-line adapter
Modular telephone jacks lines 1 and 2 with a two-line adapter
Standard electrical outlet
L1/L2 jack
L3/L4 jack
AUX L4 jack
AUX L3 jack
AUX L4 jack
Modular telephone jack lines 3 and 4
Modular telephone jack lines 1 and 2
Standard electrical outlet
Power adapter
L1/L2 jack
L3/L4 jack
AUX L3 jack
Power adapter
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Menu operation
Menu operation
Feature setup, memory programming and some individual feature operations for the 974 use menus shown in the screen display. Use the navigation buttons (<, >, +, -, E) to begin, end and move through menu operations (for example, feature setup).
Press E to activate a menu operation. The first menu item for this topic or data will appear in line four of the screen. For example, the screen displays:
NOTE: If you do not press a key to continue menu operations within 30 seconds, the telephone automatically exits the menu.
When x is displayed, you can press the - or + button repeatedly to move through the menu.
Press E to choose the menu item currently displayed. This may be a lower level menu, an action, or a feature settings screen. For example:
When () is displayed, you can press the > or < button to scroll through setting choices.
Press E to store the setting, or press - to store the setting and show the next option for the feature currently displayed.
To return to the main menu, press the - or + button until the screen display includes MAIN MENU or EXIT. Then, press E.
To exit programming mode, press and hold E.
NOTE: If the phone beeps twice, repeat the steps to program the feature.
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Menu
Menu item
Menu topic or data
Menu indicator
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Menu structure
Use the menu to set up the values for the 974 features. Access the menu by pressing E when the phone is idle. The menu structure for the feature setup menu is shown below.
One touch
Preference
Intercom Telephone
Progam
Pause Tone Flash Cancel
View
Done
Main menu
Phone settings
Extension no. Ringer on/off Ringer type Delay ring Auto-mute Tone/pulse Hold reminder Main menu
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Time/date Special options
Line usage Prime line Automatic mode Scroll rate LCD backlight COVM on/off COVM reset Area codes Line group Reset all Main menu
Centrex
Console CSL delay ring Main menu
Language
Exit
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Shortcut to language menu
This phone comes programmed for English screen displays. If you need to change the screen language to Spanish or French, you can use these steps to reach the LANGUAGE menu more quickly.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press + twice. The screen display includes
LANGUAGE and the current setting.
3. Press < or > to scroll through the language choices (English, Espanol, or Français). When the language you want to use is displayed, press - to save your choice. The screen display includes EXIT.
4. Press E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
Rapid scroll
You can scroll through menu items or setting choices more quickly using this feature. Press and hold the desired scroll button (+, -, > or <). The screen will scroll through your choices at the rate you program during feature setup. See Set the scroll rate on page 34 for programming instructions.
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Set one touch preference
Choose whether pressing an EXT button automatically initiates an intercom or one touch call. If you want to place one touch calls using only one button, set this feature to TELEPHONE. If you want to place intercom calls using only one button, set this feature to INTERCOM. See One touch operation beginning on page 55 and Intercom operation beginning on page 67 for details about one touch and intercom calls.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press E. The screen display includes
PREFERENCE and the current setting.
3. Press < or > to toggle between INTERCOM and TELEPHONE.
4. When the correct setting is shown, press
- to save your choice. The screen display includes PROGRAM.
5. Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Assign an extension number to your phone
Every individual phone in your telephone system MUST be assigned a unique extension number for the intercom feature to work.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes PHONE
SETTINGS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
EXTENSION NO and the current setting.
4. Press < or > to change the extension number (11 … 26).
5. When the desired extension number is shown, press - to save your choice. The screen display includes RINGER ON/OFF.
NOTE: If you duplicate an extension number already in use, you will hear a repeating short ring (error ring) and the screen display will includehEXThXXhishalready usedhAssignhnewhEXTh#hif the phone is in idle mode. If the phone is in the programming mode, you will hear the repeating short ring only. Repeat steps 1-5 at the ringing phone to assign a different extension number (from 11-26).
6. Proceed to step 5 on page 25 to set the next feature (ringer on or off).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Turn the ringer on or off for each line
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
PHONE SETTINGS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
EXTENSION NO.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
RINGER ON/OFF.
5. Press E. The screen display includes
L1 RINGER and the current setting.
6. Press < or > to toggle between On and Off for the line shown.
7. When the desired setting for this line is shown, press - to save your choice. The screen display will include the current ringer setting for the next line (L1 … L4).
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to turn the ringer on or off for other lines at this phone.
9. When you are finished setting the ringer, press
- until the screen display includes DONE.
10. Press E. The screen display includes RINGER ON/OFF.
11. Proceed to step 4 on page 26 to set the next feature (ringer type).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Select the ringer type
You can choose a ring pattern for incoming phone calls.
NOTE: Incoming intercom calls use ringer type 1 and cannot be changed.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
PHONE SETTINGS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
EXTENSION NO.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
RINGER TYPE.
5. Press E. The screen display includes
L1 RINGER TYPE and the current setting.
6. Press < or > to change the ringer type (Type 1 Type 4) for the line shown.
7. When the desired setting for this line is shown, press - to save your choice and move to the next line with its ringer type.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set ringer types for other lines on this phone (L1 L4).
9. When you are finished setting the ringer type, press - until the screen display includes DONE.
10. Press E. The screen display includes RINGER TYPE.
11. Proceed to step 4 on page 27 to set the next feature (delay ring).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Set delay ring
Set the length of time before incoming calls will ring at this extension.
NOTE: If you choose to set a delayed ring on a phone with voice mail service, the phone may not ring at all before voice mail picks up the call.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
PHONE SETTINGS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
EXTENSION NO.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
DELAY RING and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to change the delay ring setting (Off, 2 sec 30 sec).
6. When the correct delay setting is shown, press
- to save your choice. The screen display includes Auto-Mute.
7. Proceed to step 5 on page 28 to set the next feature (auto-mute).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Turn auto-mute on or off
Choose whether sounds at this extension will be heard automatically in response to a page (auto-mute off) or only when M is pressed. Auto-mute off permits hands-free conversation and room monitoring; auto-mute on protects privacy.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
PHONE SETTINGS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
EXTENSION NO.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
Auto-Mute and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to toggle between On and Off.
6. When the correct setting is shown, press -
to save your choice. The screen display includes TONE/PULSE.
7. Proceed to step 5 of Set dial mode on page 29 to set the next feature (tone/pulse).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Set dial mode
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
PHONE SETTINGS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
EXTENSION NO.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
TONE/PULSE and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to toggle between Tone and Pulse.
6. When the correct setting is shown, press
- to save your choice. The screen display includes HOLDHREMINDER.
7. Proceed to step 5 below to set the next feature (hold reminder).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
Turn hold reminder on or off
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
PHONE SETTINGS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
EXTENSION NO.
4. Press - until the screen display includes HOLD REMINDER and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to toggle between On and Off.
6. When the correct setting is shown, press -
to save your choice. The screen display includes MAIN MENU.
7. Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Set the time and date
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
TIME/DATE.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
HOUR and the current hour setting.
4. Press < or > until the correct hour is shown.
5. Press - to save the hour setting. The screen
display includes MINUTE and the current minute setting.
6. Press < or > until the correct minute is
shown.
7. Press - to save the minute setting. The
screen display includes AM/PM and the current setting.
8. Press < or > to toggle between AM and PM.
9. Press - to save the AM/PM setting. The
screen display includes MONTH and the number of the current month setting.
10. Press < or > until the number of the correct month is shown.
11. Press - to save the correct month setting. The screen display includes DATE and the current day of the month setting.
12. Press < or > until the correct day of the month is shown.
13. Press - to save the day of the month. The screen display includes DAYhOFhWEEK and the current setting.
14. Press < or > until the correct day of the week is shown.
15. Press - to save the time/date setting. The screen display includes MAINhMENU.
16. Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE: In setting the 29th day of February (which runs every four years), you can first set the month and day to either Jan 29 or Mar 29, DO NOT switch the date item, and then ONLY change the month to Feb. The LCD on the base unit will show Feb 29 after setting.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Turn line usage on or off for each line
If you are not using all four phone lines at this extension, you need to turn off line usage for the unused lines. If you expand to a second, third or fourth line, turn line usage back on. Line 1 must be turned on for the intercom to work.
NOTE: You may use any combination of lines. Lines used do not need to be in order. For example, line usage can be turned on for lines 1 and 3 and turned off for lines 2 and 4.
You may also restrict the use of certain lines on this phone to intercom and paging only, by turning off line usage for each line you want restricted. When line usage is turned off, that line cannot be used to answer incoming calls or to make outgoing or transfer calls.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIAL OPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINE USAGE.
4. Press E. The screen display includes
L1 USAGE and the current setting for this line.
5. Press < or > to toggle between On and Off for the line shown.
6. Press - to save the current setting for this line and move to the next line with its current line usage setting.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set line usage for other lines at this extension.
8. When you are finished setting line usage, press - until the screen display includes DONE.
9. Press E. The screen display includes LINE USAGE.
10. Proceed to step 4 on page 32 to set up the next feature (prime line).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Assign the prime line (line preference)
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIAL OPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINE USAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
PRIME LINE and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to scroll through the line choices (Line 1 Line 4).
6. When the line you wish to set as prime is displayed, press - to save your choice. The screen display includes AUTOMATIC MODE.
7. Proceed to step 5 on page 33 to set the next feature (automatic mode).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Set automatic mode
Choose the mode (headset or speakerphone) to be used automatically when you press a LINE button with the handset in the base unit.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIAL OPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINE USAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
AUTOMATIC MODE and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to toggle between
Speakerphone and Headset.
6. When the desired mode is displayed, press
- to save your choice. The screen display includes SCROLL RATE.
7. Proceed to step 5 on page 34 to set the next feature (scroll rate).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Set the scroll rate
You can choose the speed for the rapid scroll feature. (See Rapid scroll on page 22 for details.)
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIALhOPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINE USAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
SCROLL RATE and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to change the setting (Very Slow, Slow, Medium, Fast, or Very Fast).
6. When the correct scroll rate is shown, press
- to save your choice. The screen display includes LCD BACKLIGHT.
7. Proceed to step 5 on page 35 to set the next feature (LCD backlight).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Turn screen backlight on or off
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIALhOPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINE USAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
LCD BACKLIGHT and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to toggle between On and Off.
6. When the correct setting is shown, press -
to save your choice. The screen display includes COVM ON/OFF.
7. Proceed to step 5 on page 36 to set the next feature (COVM on/off).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Turn COVM indicators on or off for each line
If you subscribe to voice mail service with your local telephone service provider, turn the COVM indicator on to have the screen displayed the appropriate line numbers when there are messages waiting. If you do not subscribe to voice mail service, turn the COVM indicators off for each line.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIALhOPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINE USAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
COVM ON/OFF.
5. Press E. The screen display includes
L1HCOVMHON/OFF and the current setting.
6. Press < or > to toggle between On and Off
for the line shown.
7. When the correct setting is shown, press - to
save your choice. The screen display includes COVMHON/OFF for the next line and the current setting.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to turn the COVM
indicator on or off for other lines at this extension.
9. When you are finished setting the COVM
indicators, press - until the screen display includes DONE.
10. Press E. The screen display includes COVMHON/OFF.
11. Press - until the screen display includes COVM RESET, then proceed to step 5 on page 37 to clear the COVM indicators.
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Reset COVM indicator
If a COVM indicator remains on when there are no messages on that line, you may have received a false signal from your local telephone service provider. You can clear the indicator manually.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIALHOPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINEHUSAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
COVMHRESET.
5. Press E. The screen display includes
L1HCOVMHRESET.
6. Press + or - to scroll through the COVM reset menu (L1hCOVMhRESET … L4hCOVM RESET,orhALLhCOVMhRESEThandhDONE).
7. When the line you want to reset is displayed, press E to remove the message waiting indicator. You can clear all the lines at once by choosing ALLhCOVMhRESET. The screen display includes Reset!.
8. Press - until the screen display includes DONE.
9. Press E. The screen display includes
COVM RESET.
10. Press - until the screen display includes
AREA
HCODES, then proceed to step 5 on
page 38 to program the home or local area codes.
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Program home and local area codes
You can program this phone to recognize one home and up to five local area codes. See home area code and local
area code on page 6 for definitions.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIALHOPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINEHUSAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
AREAHCODES.
5. Press E. The screen display includes
HOMEHAC and the current setting.
6. Use the dial pad keys to enter your home area code, then press -. The screen display includes LOCAL AC1 and the current setting.
If you need to enter any local area codes, use the dial pad keys and then press - to scroll to the next screen (LOCALhAC2,hLOCALhAC3,hLOCAL AC4, and LOCALhAC5).
NOTE: If you must dial the area code to place calls within your own area code, enter 000 for the home area code and enter your area code as a local area code.
7. When you are finished entering all of the area codes you need to program, press - until the screen display includes DONE.
8. Press E. The screen display includes AREAhCODES.
9. Press - until the screen display includes LINEhGROUP, then proceed to step 5 on page 39 to assign the line group.
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Assign the line group for this phone
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIALHOPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINE USAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
LINE GROUP and the current setting.
5. Press > or < to scroll through the line group choices (Line 04 … Line15, or PRV).
6. When the line group you want is shown, press - to save your choice. The screen display includes RESETHALL.
7. Proceed to step 5 on page 40 to reset all feature settings to default values.
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Erase all settings and return the phone to default settings
If you reset all features to the default settings,
all previous feature programming and one touch entries will be erased. You will need to program your preferences for every feature again and re-enter numbers in one touch locations. You cannot undo the RESET ALL command.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
SPECIALHOPTIONS.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
LINEHUSAGE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
RESET ALL.
5. Press E. The screen display includes
ENTER:Resethall?.
6. Press E to confirm the command. The screen displays Reset!. A tone sounds and the screen returns to showing RESETHALL.
7. Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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You will need to program the next two features if this phone is the designated console phone for your Centrex system.
Set this phone to be the Centrex console phone
NOTE: This feature is for use with Centrex systems only.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
CENTREX.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
CONSOLE and the current setting.
4. Press < or > to toggle between On and Off.
5. Press - to save your choice. The screen display
includes CSL DELAY RING.
6. Proceed to step 5 of Set the Centrex console delayed ring time on page 42 to
change the next feature (console delayed ring).
—OR—
Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Set the Centrex console delayed ring time
NOTE: This feature is for use with Centrex systems only.
Set the length of time the phone will route your calls to the Centrex console phone. One ring is about six seconds.
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
CENTREX.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
CONSOLE.
4. Press - until the screen display includes
CSL DELAY RING and the current setting.
5. Press < or > to scroll through the choices (Off, 02 sec 30 sec).
6. Press - to save your choice. The screen display includes MAIN MENU.
7. Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
Set the display language
1. Press E to begin feature setup.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
LANGUAGE and the current setting.
3. Press < or > to scroll through the language choices (English, Espanol, or Français). When the language you want to use is displayed, press - to save your choice. The screen display includes EXIT.
4. Press E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE:You can exit feature setup and return to the idle screen any time. Simply press and hold E.
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NOTE: This phone comes programmed to use line 1 (default prime line) for calls if you do not press a LINE button. (To change the prime line, see Assign the prime line on page 32 of this manual.) When you answer a call, the phone automatically selects the ringing line.
Make or answer a call
NOTE: This phone will automatically make and answer calls in the mode (speakerphone or headset) you programmed (see Set automatic mode on page 33). Follow the directions below to choose a mode manually. If the phone is in use on one line, any other calls made or answered will use the same mode already in use.
NOTE: If you dial a phone number longer than 15 digits, the screen will display only the last 13 digits.
Handset
To make a call, lift the handset and dial the call.
To answer a call, lift the handset. Replace the handset
to end the call.
To override automatic line selection, press the LINE button for the line you wish to select, then lift the handset.
Speakerphone
To make a call, press and release the desired LINE
button or K. The SPEAKER light goes on. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the call. Press K to end the call.
To answer a call, press K or press the LINE button of the incoming call. Press K again to end the call.
NOTE: If headset is programmed as the default mode (see Set automatic mode on page 33), you must press K to activate the speakerphone.
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Headset
You can use this phone hands-free when you install any industry standard two-band 2.5mm headset or other compatible, electronically isolated headset. The headsets must be purchased separately. Handsets are available by calling Customer Service at 1 (800) 222–3111.For best results, use an AT&T two-band 2.5mm headset.
Make sure the headset is plugged into the headset jack. You will hear a double-beep if you press h when the headset is not plugged in.
NOTE: If headset is programmed as the default mode, (see Set automatic mode on page 33) but the headset is not plugged in, the phone will switch to speakerphone.
To make a call, press and release h or press the desired LINE button and then press h. The HEADSET light turns on. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the call. Press h to end the call.
To answer a call, press h. Press h again to end the call.
NOTE: If speakerphone is programmed as the default mode (See Set automatic mode on page 33), you must press h to activate the headset.
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Switch between handset, headset and speakerphone
To switch from handset to headset or speakerphone, press h or K, then replace
the handset. (In order to use the headset, it must be plugged in.)
To switch from speakerphone to handset, lift the handset. (Do not press K or the call will be disconnected.)
To switch from headset to handset when the handset is in the base unit, lift the handset.
To switch from headset to handset when the handset is off-hook, press h again.
To switch from headset to speakerphone, press
K.
To switch from speakerphone to headset, insert the headset plug into the jack, and press h.
To override automatic line selection, press and release a LINE button. This activates the speakerphone or headset, whichever is programmed as the default mode.
Timer
When you make or answer a call, the timer automatically starts. The screen displays the elapsed time in minutes and seconds for the first hour (up to 59:59) and then begins again. The timer stops automatically when you hang up and the recorded time is displayed for about 10 seconds. The timer also stops when you place a call on hold and resets to 00:00 when you release hold.
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Call privacy
To ensure call privacy, this phone allows only one set at a time to use a line.
Cancel call privacy
During the call, press the LINE button for the call. You’ll hear a short beep. Others can now join the call.
Restore call privacy
Press the LINE button again during the call. You’ll hear a double-beep. The other phones will be dropped from the call.
NOTE: Call privacy is automatically restored when you end the call.
NOTE: When a non-system phone answers a call, any other system phone can pick up the call by pressing the LINE button. Once a system phone picks up the call, call privacy is activated and no other system phones can listen to the call unless call privacy is canceled, but non­system phones which share that line can still join the call.
Do not disturb
When you activate do not disturb (DND), you will not hear paging tones, voice paging, or incoming call rings. Instead, the LINE light flashes and the INTERCOM light goes on to signal an incoming call or page. If you receive an intercom call, the INTERCOM light flashes, and the number of the intercom extension calling you appears on the display.
1. Press N to prevent interruptions. The DND
light goes on and the screen display includes DND.
2. Press N again to resume normal call alerts.
The DND light goes off and the screen no longer shows DND.
When this feature is activated, callers from within your phone system will hear long beeps.
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Volume
Handset/speakerphone/headset volume control
When you are on a call, press VOLUME + to increase call volume. Press VOLUME - to decrease volume. You will hear a beep when you reach the minimum or maximum level.
Ringer volume
When the phone is ringing, press VOLUME + or VOLUME - to adjust the ringer volume. This phone has four ringer volume levels. As you adjust the ringer, you will hear the ring change.
Turning ringer off
You may turn the ringer on or off for each line. For detailed instructions, see Turn the ringer on/ off for
each line on page 25.
Redial
The last number dialed from this extension (up to 32 digits) is stored in redial memory until you dial another number.
Handset
To dial the same number again, lift the handset, listen for the dial tone, then press R.
Speakerphone or headset
To dial the same number again, press a LINE button, then press R. The phone automatically dials the last number.
NOTE: You must go off hook (lift handset or press a LINE button for speakerphone or headset) before you press R. If you press R without going off hook, the screen displays the redial memory stack. (See Redial stack on page 48.)
NOTE: You will experience a one-second delay before the call is dialed when using the redial feature. This is normal.
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Redial stack
The last six numbers dialed from this extension are automatically stored in the redial memory stack. You can review the numbers in the redial memory and dial one if you wish.
1. When the phone is not on a call, press
R.
2. Press + or - to scroll through the last six
numbers dialed at this extension.
3. When the number you want to call is displayed,
press E or a LINE button. The call is dialed automatically using the mode (headset or speakerphone) you programmed as the automatic mode. (See Set automatic mode on page 33.)
NOTE: If you do not place a call within 30 seconds, the screen returns to idle.
Auto redial
This phone can automatically redial a number every 60 seconds up to ten times, or until the other line rings or you cancel auto redial. When the phone automatically redials the number, it always uses the line you originally used to dial the call.
1. Follow the instructions under Redial stack
above to find the number you want to call.
2. Press a LINE button.
—OR—
Press E. The phone will dial the call.
3. When the other line rings or the other party
answers, lift the handset.
—OR—
Press K.
—OR—
Press h and speak with the other party.
NOTE: You will hear a double-beep if you press
h when the headset is not plugged in.
To cancel auto redial, press any button except VOLUME + or VOLUME -.
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Hold
While on a call, press and release H. The LINE light for the line on hold flashes slowly in green, and a double-beep sounds every 30 seconds to remind you the call is on hold. (To turn off the reminder beep, see Turn hold reminder on or off on page 29.) If you were using the handset, you can replace the handset in the base unit without disconnecting the call. If you were using the speakerphone, the speakerphone is automatically turned off when you press H.
To release hold, press and release the LINE button of the call on hold.
NOTE: The phone automatically disconnects a call on hold after 20 minutes. To keep a call on hold longer than 20 minutes, release hold before 20 minutes and then place the call on hold again.
NOTE: You cannot put an intercom call on hold.
NOTE: If a line is in use, pressing I will place the line on hold and activate the intercom.
Switch between lines
1. Press and release H to keep a call on the
first line.
2. Press and release the LINE button of another line to make or answer another call.
NOTE: If you switch lines without pressing H first, you will drop the call.
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Mute
Mute allows you to hear the other party, but the other party can’t hear you.
To activate this feature, press and release M. The MUTE light goes on.
To return to the conversation, press and release
M again.
NOTE: Switching from handset to speakerphone or headset, or from speakerphone or headset to handset, changing lines, and putting a call on hold also cancel mute.
Flash
Use F instead of the switchhook to activate telephone company subscriber services such as call
waiting or three-way calling.
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.
1. Dial the number.
2. Press and release t. Buttons pressed after
this send touch tone signals.
3. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to pulse service.
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Conference calls
This feature lets you set up a three-party call by using two lines at the same time. You can also join an intercom call with a call on an outside line. The outside line call must be established first because an intercom call cannot be placed on hold.
1. Make or answer a call.
2. Press and release H.
3. Call someone on another line.
4. When this call is answered, press C.
The three-party conference begins immediately.
5. To end a conference call, hang up. All parties will disconnect.
To talk privately with one party:
1. Press H to place both lines on hold.
2. Press a LINE button to talk privately with the
person on that line.
3. Press C to resume the conference call.
NOTE: An intercom call cannot be placed on hold. If one party is on the intercom, that par ty will be dropped from the call if you press H.
To drop one line:
Press the LINE button of the party you want to keep. The other line will be dropped.
NOTE: Occasionally, the far-end parties on a conference call might not hear one another.
NOTE: If you are experiencing difficulty in using the conference features on this phone, please consider using AT&T’s complete line of teleconference services to find a solution that best meets your needs. AT&T TeleConference Services reduces travel time and expense while increasing productivity wherever people are located allowing you to host truly virtual meetings and share important information real time. To sign up for AT&T TeleConference Services, go to:
www.att.com/orderconference for details.
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Transfer a call
You can transfer a call you answer to any other system phone. Once you transfer a call, it can be picked up at any other system phone, not just at the extension you called. For information about using the display screen menus, see Menu operation beginning on page 20.
NOTE: If a transferred call is not picked up within 20 minutes, the phone will automatically disconnect the call.
Blind transfer
While on a call:
1. Press t. The screen display is similar to:
2. Press the EXT button for the extension where
you’re transferring the call.
—OR—
Dial the extension number where you’re transferring the call. The screen display is similar to:
3. Hang up.
Your phone reminds you with a double-beep every 30 seconds when a transferred call has not been answered.
NOTE: If you do not dial an extension within 10 seconds, the transfer is automatically canceled.
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 TransferH12
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 Transfer
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Transfer a call and speak to the receiving party
While on a call:
1. Press H.
2. Press I. The screen display is similar to:
3. Press E. The screen display is similar to:
4. Press the EXT button for the extension where
you’re transferring the call. The screen display is similar to:
When the other party answers, you can announce the call.
5. Press T, then press the EXT button for the extension where you’re transferring the call.
6. Hang up.
NOTE: If you do not dial an extension within 10 seconds, the transfer is automatically canceled.
Answer a transferred call
When you hear a long transfer ring, pick up the handset or press the LINE button of the call to use the speakerphone or headset.
Low battery indicator
The screen displays LOW BATT when the battery needs to be replaced, or when no battery is installed.
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 PAGEH12
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 Paging PAGE
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 INTERCOMHTO_ PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
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Lights and what they mean
Light: Status: Means:
LINE On steadily, This line is in use at this
green extension.
On steadily, This line is in use at another red extension.
Flashing slowly, This line is on hold at this green extension.
Flashing slowly, This line is on hold at another red extension.
Flashing quickly, This line is ringing. green —OR—
You are transferring a call from this extension.
Triple flash, red A call on this line is being
transferred at another extension.
INTERCOM Flashing slowly This intercom is in use at
another extension.
Flashing quickly You have an incoming intercom
call.
On steadily You are on an intercom call.
MUTE On This phone is muted.
SPEAKER On You are on a speakerphone call.
Flashing slowly This phone is dialing an auto
redial call.
HEADSET On You are on a headset call.
DND On Do not disturb is turned on.
(AUTO)REDIAL On steadily The phone is waiting to
redial an auto redial call.
Flashing slowly This phone is dialing an
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One touch operation
One touch operation
This telephone has 32 one touch locations where you can store phone numbers you wish to dial using fewer keys than usual. You can store up to 24 digits in each location. The steps used to dial numbers stored in one touch locations vary according to how you programmed the one touch preference. See Set one touch preference on page 23 and Dial a one touch number on page 59 for more details.
The first 16 locations can be accessed using only the EXT buttons. To access the remaining 16 locations, press W and then the EXT button for the desired location.
NOTE: The EXT buttons are also used to place intercom calls. See Intercom operation beginning on page 67 for details.
You may wish to write the names or telephone numbers of one touch entries on the directory card, using the light gray spaces for the first 16 locations and the dark gray spaces for the second 16 locations.
One touch operation
16 lower one touch
locations (all dark gray spaces)
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Store a number in a one touch location
For information about using the display screen menus, see Menu operation on page 20.
1. Press E to enter the feature menu.The screen displays ONE TOUCH.
2. Press E. The screen display includes PREFERENCE and the current setting.
3. Press - until the screen display includes PROGRAM.
4. Press E. The screen display includes Enter Number.
5. Enter the phone number using the dial pad keys. —OR—
Press R to copy the last number dialed from this extension to this location.
The screen will show the number as you enter it. You can press < to backspace.
6. When you are finished entering the number, choose a one touch location:
Press the EXT button.
—OR—
Press W, then press the EXT button. The screen displays the number entered and
Stored!.
NOTE: Only the last number dialed from this extension can be copied to a one touch location. The other numbers in the redial stack cannot be copied.
NOTE: You can exit storing a number at any time. Press - until the screen shows CANCEL, then press E.
—OR—
Press and hold E.
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Store a pause in a one touch entry
You can include a pause while storing a dialing sequence which requires one during actual dialing.
While you are entering the number to be stored, the screen display includes PAUSE.
Press E where you want to store a pause. Each pause counts as one digit. Continue storing the number as usual.
Store temporary touch tone signals in a one touch entry
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can store a dialing sequence which includes the touch tone signals required for some special services.
While you are entering the number to be stored, the screen display includes PAUSE.
When you want to begin storing temporary tone signals, press - until the screen display includes TONE, then press E. All numbers you enter after this will send touch tone signals during dialing.
Store a flash in a one touch entry
You can store the flash signal required by some special services as part of a dialing sequence.
While you are entering the number to be stored, the screen display includes PAUSE.
When you want to enter a flash signal, press - until the screen display includes FLASH, then press E. Continue storing the number as usual.
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Review a one touch entry
For more information using the display screen menus, see Menu operation on page 20.
1. Press E to enter the feature menu. The screen display includes ONEHTOUCH.
2. Press E. The screen display includes PREFERENCE.
3. Press - until the screen display includes VIEW.
4. Press E.
5. Press the EXT button. —OR—
Press W, then the EXT button for the entry you want to review.
The screen displays the number stored in that location. If there is no number stored in this location, the screen display includes <empty>.
6. Press and hold E to return to the idle screen.
NOTE: You can exit one touch review at any time. Simply press and hold E.
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Dial a one touch number
This phone comes with One touch preference programmed to INTERCOM. These instructions apply only if you have not changed One touch preference.
NOTE: To change One touch preference, see Set one touch preference on page 23 of this manual.
If One touch preference is set to INTERCOM:
1. Lift the handset.
—OR—
Press K.
—OR—
Press h and listen for the dial tone.
2. Press the EXT button.
—OR—
Press W, then press the EXT button for the number you want to call.
The screen displays the number as it is dialed.
If One touch preference is set to TELEPHONE,
you do not need to go off hook and listen for a dial tone before you dial a one touch number. You can simply:
1. Press the EXT button.
—OR—
Press W, then press the EXT button for the number you want to call.
The screen displays the number as it is dialed using the speakerphone or headset as programmed for automatic mode. (See Set automatic mode on page 33.)
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This 974 telephone can store up to 200 names and phone numbers in the directory. Names can be up to 16 characters long and numbers can be 24 digits long. Because directory entries are stored in alphabetical order, you may wish to enter names with the last name first in order to maintain consistency with the information stored automatically through the caller ID function of this system.
To enter directory mode, press D. The screen displays:
If there are already 200 stored entries, the screen display includes DIRECTORY FULL!. If you try to view directory entries when there are no entries, the screen displays no entries.
To work with the directory, press E. The screen displays menu choices on the bottom line.
To exit directory mode at any time, press D.
Menu structure
Use the navigation buttons (<, >, +, -, E) to move through menu operations. See Menu operation on page 20 for information about moving through menus in the screen display.
The menu structure for the directory is shown below.
VIEW ENTRIES
DIAL EDIT NAME
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DONE PAUSE TONE FLASH CANCEL
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Store a name and number in the directory
1. Press D to begin working with the directory.
2. Press - until the screen display includes
ADD ENTRY.
3. Press E. The screen display includes
(ENTER NAME)..
4. Use the dial pad keys and the chart below to enter the letters, digits or symbols you wish to store. Press the key repeatedly until the character you want is shown on the screen. For example, press 2 once for A, twice for B, three times for C, and four times for 2. Press > to move to the next character or space. Press < to backspace. The name will appear on screen as you enter it.
5. When you are finished entering the name, press E to move on to enter the phone number. The screen displays the name you entered and (ENTER NUMBER).
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6. Use the dial pad keys to enter the phone number you wish to store.
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Press R to copy the last number dialed at this extension onto the screen.
Press > to move to the next character or space. Press < to backspace. The number will appear on the second line of the screen as you enter it.
7. When you are finished entering the number, press E to store the name and number in the directory. The screen briefly displays the name and number you stored and SAVED. Then the screen will automatically return to include ADD ENTRY.
NOTE: You can exit the directory at any time without storing the entry. Simply press D.
Store a pause in a directory number
You can include a pause in a number stored in the directory. When you reach the place in the dialing sequence where you wish to enter a pause, press - until the screen displays:
Press E to store a two second pause. Then continue entering the number. Each pause counts as one digit.
JIMTERXNAMELLXX 555_
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Store a temporary tone signal in a directory number
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, you can store tone signals in a directory number. When you reach the place in the dialing sequence where you wish tone dialing to begin, press - until the screen displays:
Press E. All digits entered after this will send tone signals.
Store a flash in a directory number
You can store the switchhook flash needed to access some custom-calling services in a directory number. When you reach the place in the dialing sequence where you wish to enter a flash, press - until the screen displays:
Press E to store the flash, then continue entering the number. Each flash counts as one digit.
JIMTERXNAMELLXX 555_
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Review directory entries
1. Press D to begin working with the directory.
2. Press + or - to scroll through the directory
entries.
—OR—
Press the dial pad key for the first character of the entry you wish to review until the character you are looking for is displayed. Then press + or - to scroll through the entries beginning with this character. If there is no entry for the character you chose, the screen will display NohEntrieshforh“X”h(where X refers to the displayed character).
NOTE: You can exit the directory at any time. Simply press D.
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Edit a directory entry
1. Find the directory entry you wish to change by following the directions under Review directory entries on page 64.
2. When the entry you want to edit is displayed,
press E. The screen display includes DIAL.
3. Press - until the screen display includes EDIT NAME.
4. Press E and start to edit the name using the dial pad keys. (See the instructions in step 5 of
Store a name and number in the directory
on page 61 for details.)
5. When you are finished editing the name, press ­until the screen display includes DONE.
6. Press E to save the new name in the directory. The screen display briefly includes SAVED!. The screen automatically returns to showing the new name you stored and the number.
7. Press E and then press - until the screen display includes EDIT NUMBER.
—OR—
Press D to save the new name and return to the idle screen without changing the number stored in this directory entry.
8. Press E to begin editing the number using the dial pad keys. Press < to backspace. The number will appear on the second line of the screen as you enter it.
9. Press E to store the new number in the directory. The screen display briefly includes SAVED!. The screen automatically returns to showing the new name and number you stored.
NOTE: You can exit the directory at any time without storing the entry. Simply press D.
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1. Find the entry for the number you wish to call by following the directions under Review directory entries on page 64.
2. Press E. The screen display includes DIAL.
3. Press E. The phone will automatically select
an idle line and dial the call.
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Press the LINE button for the line you wish to use, then press E to place the call.
The call will be dialed in the mode (speakerphone or headset) you programmed (see Set
automatic mode on page 33).
Remove a name and number from the directory
1. Find the entry for the number you wish to call by following the directions under Review directory entries on page 64.
2. When the entry you wish to delete is displayed,
press r. The screen display includes REMOVED!. The screen automatically advances to the next directory entry.
Remove all entries from the directory
1. Press D to begin working with the directory.
2. Press r. The screen display includes
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3. Press r again within three seconds to confirm the command and remove all directory entries. The screen briefly displays Removing... and then All Removed!.
The screen automatically returns to:
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Intercom operation
Intercom operation
This 974 telephone is fully compatible with any AT&T Four-Line Small Business System Speakerphone 945 or 984 units you may have installed. You can use a total of 16 945/974/984 units together as extensions in your phone system.
This 974 telephone is also compatible with any AT&T 964/955/944 phones you have previously installed. This 974 telephone is NOT compatible with any 843, 853, 854, 874, or 954 telephones you may have previously installed.
NOTE: If you have one or more 964, 955, or 944 phone(s) installed in the same phone system with this 974 telephone, you can only have 12 extensions in the phone system.
Each individual phone in your telephone system MUST be assigned a unique extension number for the intercom feature to work. See
Assign an extension number to your phone on page 24 for instructions.
NOTE: If you subscribe to DSL service, please read DSL users beginning on page 4 for information about minimizing problems with this phone caused by DSL signals.
This intercom features both a single-phone page and a system-wide page. A single-phone page alerts only one phone. A system-wide page alerts all system phones. Any phone with the Do not disturb (DND) feature activated will not receive a page.
An intercom call rings at the extension called with a repeating double-ring pattern.
A single-phone page automatically activates the speakerphone on the receiving phone. You can deactivate the speakerphone by lifting the handset.
NOTE: If a line is in use, pressing I will place the line on hold and activate the intercom.
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Intercom operation
Basic intercom operations
Operation: Function:
INTERCOM Any two extensions connected to line 1 can ring
each other.
PAGE Lets you announce over the speaker of the phone
you’re calling. The person you’ve called can respond just by talking.
PAGE ALL Lets you announce to all phones in the system at
the same time (system-wide page).
CONFERENCE Lets you connect another intercom call with an
outside line.
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Make an intercom call with the handset
1. If One touch preference is set to INTERCOM, skip to step 2. —OR—
If One touch preference is set to TELEPHONE, press I.
2. Press the EXT button for the party you wish to call, then lift the handset. The screen display is similar to:
If the extension you called is idle or set to Do not disturb, you will hear long beeps. If the other extension is on a call, you will hear a busy signal.
NOTE: The intercom call is automatically canceled if you do not press an EXT button within 10 seconds.
NOTE: When you direct an intercom call to one extension, any extension in the system can answer the call by pressing I.
12:08HPMHHH12/26
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Make an intercom call with the speakerphone or headset
With the handset in the base unit:
1. If One touch preference is set to INTERCOM, Skip to step 2.
—OR—
If One touch preference is set to TELEPHONE, press I. The phone will automatically activate the line in the mode (headset or speakerphone) of the last call made.
2. Press the EXT button of the party you wish to reach. The screen display is similar to:
If the extension you called is idle or set to Do not disturb, you will hear long beeps. If the other extension is busy, you will hear a busy signal.
NOTE: The intercom call is automatically canceled if you do not press an EXT button within 10 seconds.
NOTE: When you direct an intercom call to one extension, any extension in the system can answer the call by pressing I.
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Answer an intercom call
NOTE: An intercom call can be answered at any extension in the phone system by pressing I.
When you receive an intercom call you will hear a repeating double-ring pattern and your screen displays INTERCOM FROM with the extension number of the caller. Answer the intercom call by lifting the handset, or by pressing I, K or h to take the call hands-free.
NOTE: If you press I to answer the call, the phone will automatically use the mode (speakerphone or headset) you programmed as the automatic mode (see Set automatic mode on page 33).
End an intercom or page call
To end the intercom or page call, press I.
—OR—
Hang up or press K or h again.
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Page a specific extension (single-phone page)
1. Press I. The screen display is similar to:
2. Press E. The screen display is similar to:
3. Press the EXT button for the party you wish
to page. The screen display is similar to:
Answer a single-phone page
Auto-mute off
When your extension receives a page, the phone beeps and the speakerphone is automatically activated. Answer the call by simply speaking.
If you are on the headset, you can answer the page by pressing h and speaking through the headset.
Auto-mute on
The MUTE light will be on. Lift the handset or press
M to temporarily deactivate auto-mute and answer the page.
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 PAGEH15
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 Paging PAGE
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 INTERCOMHTO_ PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
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Page all system phones
1. Press I. The screen display is similar to:
2. Press - until the screen display is similar to:
3. Press E. The screen display is similar to:
Once the page is answered at another extension, speak and your voice will be heard at all idle extensions in your phone system.
Answer a system-wide page
NOTE: Only one extension can answer a system-wide page.
When you receive a system-wide page, your phone beeps and the screen shows the paging extension with a display similar to:
1. Press I to answer the page. The screen display is similar to:
2. To end, press and release K or h.
12:08HPMHHH12/26
INTERCOMHFROMH12
12:08HPMHHH12/26
PAGE ALL FROMH12
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 PAGEHALL
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 INTERCOMHTO_ PAGEHALLHHHHHHHx
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 INTERCOMHTO_ PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
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Make an intercom conference call
A system phone on a two-way conversation using an outside line can invite a third party at an intercom extension into the conversation. Follow the directions under Conference calls on page 51, making sure to establish the non-intercom call first.
NOTE: You cannot put an intercom conference call on hold.
Room monitor
You can activate the speaker of another phone to monitor sounds in that room. The auto-mute feature must be turned off at the phone you want to monitor. (See Turn
auto-mute on or off on page 28 for instructions.)
1. Press I. The screen display is similar to:
2. Press E. The screen display is similar to:
3. Press the EXT button for the telephone you
want to monitor. The screen display is similar to:
The party at the extension being monitored will hear the intercom ring as with any page call, signaling that the speakerphone has been activated.
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 PAGEH15
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 Paging PAGE
12:08HPMHHH12/26 EXTH11 INTERCOMHTO_ PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
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Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation
This telephone has a Caller ID feature that works with caller identification service provided by your local telephone company. There is a fee for this service, and it may not be available in all areas. This phone can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller identification service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment.
When you use this phone with caller ID service, you can see who’s calling before you answer the phone. If you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting, a combined service available through many local telephone companies, you can see who’s trying to reach you even when you’re on another call. This service may be called by different names (such as caller ID with visual call waiting) by different local telephone companies and may not be available in all areas.
NOTE: You must subscribe to combined caller ID with call waiting as a single service to see caller ID information for a call waiting call. Check with your telephone company for its availability.
This phone assigns each incoming call a number from 1 to 200. The most recent call will have the highest number. (For example, if two calls have been received, call number 002 is the most recent.) When the call history is full, the earliest call information is automatically deleted to make room for new incoming call information.
The format of phone numbers displayed will depend on the home and local area codes you programmed. (See Home area code and Local area code on page 6 for explanations of area codes. See Program home and local area codes on page 38 for programming instructions.) If the call came from within your home area code, the screen displays only the seven digit number (without an area code). If the call came from one of your local area codes, the screen displays 10 digits (area code plus the seven digit number). If the call did not come from any of the area codes you programmed, (1) phone numbers with 10 or more digits will automatically have a 1 inserted and displayed before the number and, (2) phone numbers with fewer than 10 digits will be displayed without a 1.
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Caller ID display
When you receive incoming caller ID information, the screen display is similar to:
The time and date of the call, the caller’s name and phone number are included in the display if sent by the caller’s telephone company. The incoming line number of the call also appears on screen (L2 in the above example). Other messages may appear on screen. See Display screen messages on page 78 for more information.
Caller ID information will appear on the screen for 30 seconds or until the caller hangs up, or when the call is answered at another extension in your phone system, or when another extension which answered the call hangs up.
If you subscribe to caller ID service, this phone automatically resets the time and date each time new call information is received. You can set the time and date yourself if you wish. (See Set the time and date on page 30.)
Call waiting
If you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting service and you receive a call waiting call, the screen displays call information for the call similar to:
1. Press F to access the call waiting call.
2. To switch back to the original call, press F
again.
L2X(Call Waiting) JOHN SMITH 5550123
PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
12:08PMX12/26 L2 JOHN SMITH 5550123
PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
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Calls received on two or more lines simultaneously
Your screen can display the caller ID information for only one call at a time, but you can switch between the information for two or more ringing lines by pressing < or >.
For example, if Line 3 of the phone is ringing, the screen displays the caller ID information for Line 3:
If the phone begins to ring on Line 1, the screen will display the new caller’s information after it is received:
Press < or > to review the caller ID information for the first call and the screen displays:
Pressing < or > repeatedly will allow you to switch between all of the incoming call information. See Display screen messages on page 78 for information about other possible messages.
12:08PMX12/26 L3 JOHN SMITH 5551234
PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
12:08PMX12/26 L1 MARY BROWN 5550127
PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
12:08PMX12/26 L3 JOHN SMITHX 5551234
PAGEHHHHHHHHHHHx
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Display screen messages
Display: Means:
PRIVATE NAME The other party is blocking name information.
PRIVATE NUMBER The other party is blocking telephone number
information.
UNKNOWN NAME Your phone company is unable to receive
information about this caller’s name.
UNKNOWN NUMBER Your phone company is unable to receive
information about this caller’s number.
OUT OF AREA The call information is unavailable.
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Message waiting and NEW CALL light
This light stays on when you have received call information but have not yet reviewed it. If you subscribe to a voice mail service, this light flashes when you have unretrieved messages waiting. The screen also displays information about the number of new calls and voice mail messages waiting.
CID:100/198 Indicates 100 new caller ID messages
and 198 total caller ID messages.
COVM There is voice mail “message waiting” 1 34 information on lines 1, 3 and 4.
Call history
View call history summary
1. Press C. The screen displays the
numbers of total calls and new calls in call history:
2. Press C again to exit call history mode.
continued on page 80
CALLXHISTORY 198XCALLS 115XNEW
12:08PMXXL212/26 EXTX22 CID:100/198XCOVM
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Call history
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Review records in call history
1. Press C. The screen displays the
numbers of total calls and new calls in call history:
2. Press - to view the previous (most recent) caller’s information.
—OR—
Press + to view the earliest caller’s information. The screen displays the caller information:
10:27AM 11/12 Time and date of the call
L3 The call came in on line 3
JOHN SMITH Caller’s name
5550123 Caller’s phone number
CL#00 This is the first (earliest) record in
call history
NEW This is new, previously
unreviewed call information
See Display screen messages on page 78 for information about other possible messages.
NOTE: To exit call history at any time without saving changes, press and hold C.
10:27AMX11/12XL3 JOHN SMITH 5550123 CL#001XXXXXXXNEW
CALLXHISTORY 198XCALLS 115XNEW
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Remove calls from call history
Remove a specific call record from call history
1. Locate the call record you wish to delete following the instructions under Review records in call history on page 80.
2. Press R. The screen display includes
Removed!. Then the screen displays the previous record in
call history. If there are no records in call history, the screen displays:
Remove all calls from call history
1. Press C. The screen displays the
numbers of total calls and new calls in call history.
2. Press r. The screen display includes REMOVE:All?.
3. Press r again within three seconds to confirm the command and delete all records from call history. The screen display includes Removing... and then All Removed!.
The screen automatically returns to the call history summary.
NOTE: To exit call history at any time without saving changes, press and hold C.
CALLXHISTORY 000XCALLS 000XNEW
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Dial a number from call history
As you review call history records, you can dial a displayed phone number.
1. Locate the number you wish to call in call history (see Review records in call history on page
80). The screen display is similar to:
2. Press E. The screen display includes DIAL.
3. Press E. The phone will automatically select
an idle line and dial the call.
—OR—
Press the LINE button for the line you wish to use, then press E to place the call.
The call will be dialed in the mode (speakerphone or headset) you programmed (see Set
automatic mode on page 33).
Dial options
You can change the format of a number in call history before you dial.
1. Follow the directions in steps 1 and 2 of Dial a number from call history above. The screen
display includes DIAL.
2. Press - until the screen display includes DIAL ALTERNATE.
3. Press < or > to scroll through the alternate dialing formats (seven-digit number, area code + seven-digit number, 1 + area code + seven-digit number, or 1 + seven-digit number). The screen displays the alternate formats on the third line.
4. When the format you want to use is displayed, dial the call as described in step 3 of Dial a number from call history above.
10:27AMX11/12XL3 JOHN SMITH 5550123 CL#001XXXXXXXNEW
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Save a name and number from call history to the directory
1. Locate the call history record number you wish
to save (see Review records in call history on page 80). The screen display is similar to:
NOTE: If a call history record does not include a phone number, it cannot be saved to the directory.
2. Press E. The screen display includes DIAL.
3. Press - until the screen display includes COPY
TO DIR.
4. Press E to save the name and number to the directory. The screen displays the name, number and added to DIR!. The screen automatically returns to the call history summary.
NOTE: To exit call history at any time without saving changes, press and hold C.
10:27AMX11/12XL3 JOHN SMITH 5550123 CL#001XXXXXXXNEW
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Save a number from call history to a one touch location
1. Locate the call history record you wish to save
(see Review records in call history on page
80). The screen display is similar to:
NOTE: If a call history record does not include a phone number, it cannot be saved to the directory.
2. Press E. The screen display includes DIAL.
3. Press - until the screen display includes COPY
TO 1-TOUCH.
4. Press E to begin to save the number. The screen display includes Press 1-TOUCH.
5. Press the EXT button where you want to save the number.
—OR—
Press W, then press the EXT button. The screen displays the number and saved to 1-TOUCH.
The screen automatically returns to the call history summary.
NOTE: To exit call history at any time without saving changes, press and hold C.
10:27AMX11/12XL3 JOHN SMITH 5550123 CL#001XXXXXXXNEW
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Adding a fax machine
Adding a fax machine
NOTE: Do not connect a fax machine to line 1. Doing so will interrupt the telephone’s intercom data channel.
You may wish to use a fax machine with your phone. Choose line 2, 3 or 4 for the fax machine, and connect it according to the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.
That line’s telephone number is your fax number.
The same line can be used for outgoing calls (incoming faxes will get a busy signal when the line is in use).
Set your fax machine to answer on the first ring (follow manufacturer’s instructions).
To prevent the fax line from ringing at all the extensions, turn the ringer off for that line at other extensions (see Turn the ringer on or off for each line on page 25).
NOTE: If you are using a fax switch, or a fax machine with a built-in fax switch, see Using a fax switch below.
Using a fax switch
A fax switch lets the telephone know, before the phone rings, whether an incoming call is a voice call or a fax call. Some fax machines have a built-in fax switch. Using a fax switch may affect the operation of the LINE lights or other system features.
Adding a fax machine
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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
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Technical specifications
REN 0.3B
Power adapter Input: AC 120V, 60Hz
Output: DC 12V, 500mA
Battery One 9V alkaline battery required
Intercom signal frequency Data 455 KHz
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Technical specifications
Technical specifications
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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. Have the serial number, found on the
underside of your phone, available when contacting customer service. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase.
To purchase accessories or replacement parts, please contact customer service by visiting our website at www.telephones.att.com or calling
1 (800) 222–3111.
Telephone operation
Problem Solution
Telephone does not • This 974 telephone is not compatible with work properly. any 843, 853, 854, 874, or 954 telephones
you may have previously installed.
Problem Solution
No dial tone. • Make sure all plugs are connected properly.
Inspect the line cord connections at the modular jack(s) and at the telephone. Also inspect the coiled handset cord connection at both ends.
• Make sure a line is selected.
• Make sure HOLD is not activated.
• If you do not hear a dial tone when you press h, make sure the headset is firmly connected at the jack.
Problem Solution
Telephone does • Make sure the Do not disturb (DND) not ring. feature is not activated.
• Make sure the ringers are turned on.
• If there are several non-system phones on the line that don’t ring, disconnect some of them. Having too many phones connected can also result in low ringer volume for non-system telephones.
• If the INTERCOM light flashes but you don’t hear a paging signal, make sure the Do not disturb feature is not activated.
In case of difficulty
In case of difficulty
In case of difficulty
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Telephone operation
Problem Solution
A repeating short ring The extension number you chose is (error ring) sounds at already assigned. Begin again and choose all extensions when a different extension number from 11 to you assign an 26 (see Assign an extension number extension number to your phone on page 24). to your phone. You MUST assign a different extension
number to every phone in your system.
Problem Solution
Intercom paging Make sure you have programmed your signal not received. intercom extension number correctly.
Line 1 must be connected at all extensions, and must be the same telephone number/line for paging and intercom to work properly.
Problem Solution
Cannot join a The call privacy feature prevents another conversation in set on the system from interrupting progress. a conversation. Make sure you press the
LINE button to release privacy. (See Call privacy on page 46.)
Problem Solution
Error tone (fast The Do not disturb feature is activated at busy signal) heard the extension you are calling. when making a page call.
Problem Solution
A double beep sounds There is a call on hold at this extension. every 30 seconds. Press and release the LINE button of the
call on hold to return to the call and turn off the reminder beep.
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Telephone operation
Problem Solution
LINE lights remain • Make sure the phone is programmed on when no line is for that line to be absent. (See Tu r n connected. line usage on or off for each line
on page 31.)
• Make sure that your line groups are
programmed properly. (See Assign the line group for this phone on page 39.)
• Disconnect all other devices (fax, modem,
credit card reader, etc.) from any lines connected to your phone. These devices can interfere with the telephone’s data links.
• Make sure the total length of telephone
wiring used in your phone system is less than 600 feet as it may cause interference with the advanced features of this telephone.
• If you are a DSL service subscriber, please
see DSL users beginning on page 4 for details.
Problem Solution
Tone signals do Tone signaling does not work during not activate a conference calls. remote device.
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Telephone operation
Problem Solution
Operation during This phone will operate during a power a power failure. failure if a working battery has been installed.
You will be able to answer calls with the handset or headset, and dial calls using the keypad and the one touch or redial features. No other features will work until power is restored. All programming is retained during power failure.
Problem Solution
The screen displays The phone has been disconnected from AC
Powerfail. power. When power is restored, a key is
pressed, or the phone is taken off the hook, the screen will return to the usual display. One touch and redial numbers are retained until power is restored.
Problem Solution
Display screen Make sure the power cord is connected is blank. to both the phone and an electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
Problem Solution
Intercom, hold, line If you are a DSL customer, you may need privacy or other to arrange for installation of a splitter. See advanced features do DSL users beginning on page 4 for details. not work properly.
Caller ID operation
Problem Solution
No caller ID You must subscribe to combined caller ID information while with call waiting as a single service to see on a call. call waiting information.
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Caller ID operation
Problem Solution
No caller ID Caller ID information is transmitted by the information is telephone company between the first and received. second rings. Allow your phone to ring at
least twice to receive caller ID information.
Problem Solution
NEW CALL • Make sure you have reviewed all messages light flashes. on all lines.
You may have received a false signal from the central office. To clear, see Reset COVM indicator on page 37 in Feature setup.
Problem Solution
Screen displays COVM. The screen displays COVM when the COVM
indicator is turned on for at least one line, whether or not there are messages waiting, and whether or not you have voice mail service.
• If you subscribe to voice mail service with
your local telephone company, but prefer not to display COVM on the screen, turn off the COVM indicator for each line.
• If you do not subscribe to voice mail service,
turn off the COVM indicator for all lines.
See Turn COVM indicator on or off for each line on page 36 in Feature setup for detailed instructions.
Problem Solution
COVM line indicator • Make sure you have reviewed all messages remains on. on that line.
You may have received a false signal from the central office. To clear, see Reset COVM indicator on page 37 in Feature setup
.
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Expanding the phone system
Expanding the phone system
Expanding the phone system
Maximum number of units allowed to be connected in the phone system
1. With the use of ONLY 984, 974 and 945 telephones in a system, this combination allows a maximum number of 16 units to be connected in the system.
2. If the combination includes any of the 944, 955 and 964 telephones, the maximum number of phones that can be connected to the system is 12 units.
Maximum number of telephone lines allowed to be connected to the system
1. With the use of ONLY 984, 974 and 945 telephones in a system, this combination allows a maximum number of 16 phone lines to be connected to the system.
2. If the combination includes any of the 944, 955 and 964 telephones, the maximum number of telephone lines that can be connected to the system is 15.
NOTE: All 974 features work as described earlier in this manual.
NOTE: Please refer to page 13 for the diagram of the Recommended wiring configuration for phone system.
Line groups
Your 974 telephone is noted for its line-sharing feature. The four-line CO key indicators show the line status by displaying different colors and modes (on / off / flashing). To have an accurate line status indication, all units which are connected to the system MUST have their Line 1 jacks connected to the same telephone line (i.e.TL1), Line 2 jacks connected to the same telephone line (TL2), and Line 3 jacks connected accordingly to (TL3).
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There are 12 line group numbers to select, 1-4. Refer to the table below for the various line-group combination which results from using 16 units and 7 telephone lines.
NOTE:The L1 jacks of all the units must be connected to the same corresponding telephone line (TL1) to ensure proper functioning of the phone system.
NOTE:The L2 jacks of all the units must be connected to the same corresponding telephone line (TL2). Likewise, the L3 jacks to the same corresponding telephone line (TL3). If the L1- L3 jacks are not properly connected to their telephone lines, the four-line CO key status indicators will NOT reflect the actual telephone line status.
NOTE: For all units connected to TL1, the total length of telephone wiring MUST NOT exceed 600 feet when used in this phone system.
Telephone Lines in System
TL 1 TL 2 TL 3 TL 4 TL 5 TL 6 TL 7
EXT 11 ✔✔✔
EXT 12 ✔✔✔ ✔
EXT 13 ✔✔✔
EXT 14 ✔✔✔
EXT 15 ✔✔✔
EXT 16 ✔✔✔ ✔
EXT 17 ✔✔✔
EXT 18 ✔✔✔
EXT 19 ✔✔✔
EXT 20 ✔✔✔
EXT 21 ✔✔✔ ✔
EXT 22 ✔✔✔
EXT 23 ✔✔✔
EXT 24 ✔✔✔
EXT 25 ✔✔✔ ✔
EXT 26 ✔✔✔
Intercom Extensions
Line Group Example of
Number Function
Group 4 Marketing
Group 6 Procurement
Group 4 Marketing
Group 5 Engineering
Group 4 Marketing
Group 6 Procurement
Group 5 Engineering
Group 5 Engineering
Group 7 Administration
Group 7 Administration
Group 6 Procurement
Group 4 Marketing
Group 5 Engineering
Group 4 Marketing
Group 6 Procurement
Group 7 Administration
All L1, L2 & L3 jacks are to be connected to the same corresponding Telephone Lines (TL1,TL2 & TL3).
These can be set in Option Menu Special Options Line Group
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Private lines
This feature allows you to set a private line (direct line) to the Line 4 jack of each unit. In this case, all 16 units can have their own private lines, and the connection of 16 units together adds up to a total of 19 telephone lines. The chart below shows an example of how 16 extension are connected to add up to 19 telephone lines.
NOTE: To program a private line in a line group, press E to begin feature setup and then select SPECIALhOPTIONS. Enter the Line group menu and select PRV to set the private line.
NOTE: If the unit (extension) is not set to PRV, the Line 4 status indicator will be unable to display a correct line status.
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Intercom Extensions
Telephone Lines (TLs) in System
T
L1TL2 TL3 TL4 TL5 TL6 TL7 TL8 TL9 T L10 TL11 TL12 TL13 TL14 T L15 TL16 TL17 TL18 TL19
EXT 11 ✔✔✔✔
EXT 12 ✔✔✔
EXT 13 ✔✔✔
EXT 14 ✔✔✔
EXT 15 ✔✔✔
EXT 16 ✔✔✔
EXT 17 ✔✔✔
EXT 18 ✔✔✔
EXT 19 ✔✔✔
EXT 20 ✔✔✔
EXT 21 ✔✔✔
EXT 22 ✔✔✔
EXT 23 ✔✔✔
EXT 24 ✔✔✔
EXT 25 ✔✔✔
EXT 26 ✔✔✔
To L4 jack
TL4 to TL19 are private lines
To L1 Jack
To L2 Jack
To L3 Jack
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Setup checklist
Before expanding your system or installing for Centrex, review the installation checklist. If you have Centrex, contact your local telephone company for further information about Centrex service.
The phone number for line 1 must be the same on all phones in order for the intercom and page features to work.
Determine the number of phones that will be on the system.
Identify the phone that will be the console phone.
Identify the private line for the console phone. The console phone must have its own private line. This line is not shared with any other phone.
Follow the regular installation instructions in this manual.
Enable the console phone.
Store the Centrex pickup codes and the seven-digit phone numbers in one touch locations. (See One touch operation beginning on page 55.)
Enable the console phone
Determine which phone will be the console phone for your system and program the console following the directions to Set this phone to be the Centrex console phone on page 41. It is recommended that Line 4 of the console be programmed as a private line, to make sure a line is available for Centrex access.
Console operation
Once another system phone has enabled its delayed ring, the console phone will receive those calls. All the 974 features work in the same manner as described in this manual.
The console phone can pick up other Centrex lines through Centrex switching. You can store the Centrex pickup codes and the seven-digit phone number of each station, except for the console phone, in the one touch locations.
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Centrex operation
Centrex operation
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Set ring delay duration
This feature allows other system telephones’ calls to ring at the console phone. After a specified ring delay, the calls will ring at the console phone. (See Set the Centrex console delayed ring time on page 42.)
Answer a delayed ring
The console phone rings and the screen displays the extension number of the intercom sending the delayed ring.
1. Select a free line.
2. Enter the Centrex pickup code.
3. Enter the seven-digit phone number of the extension sending
the delayed ring.
NOTE: If the console is using another line and receives a delayed ring, the console phone can put the other line on hold and follow steps 1-3. If the console is on an intercom call, the intercom call should be ended before picking up the ringing phone.
Pick up another station’s line
1. Choose a free Centrex line.
2. Enter the Centrex pickup code.
3. Enter the seven-digit phone number of the line you want.
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