AT&T 993 User Manual

User’s manual

993

Two-line speakerphone with caller ID/call waiting

Congratulations

on purchasing your new AT&T product.

Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important product information on pages 63-64 of this manual.

Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operation

and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new

AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].

In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

Model #:	993
Type:	Two-line speakerphone with caller ID/call waiting
Serial #:
	(found on the bottom of the telephone base)
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:

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telephone.	STOP!
You must install the power		See page 11
adapter before using the		for easy instructions.

For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully:

•Use only alkaline 9V batteries (purchased separately).

•Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Like other batteries of this type, it could explode if burned. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.

•Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

•Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit. Do not allow conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, or keys to touch the battery. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm.

•Observe proper polarity orientation between the battery and metallic contacts.

Do not disassemble your telephone. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to qualified service personnel for servicing.

User’s manual

993

Two-line speakerphone with caller ID/call waiting

Table of contents
Getting started
Product overview......................................................	3
Quick reference guide............................................	4
Parts checklist............................................................	6
Glossary.........................................................................	7
Telephone location...................................................	8
Optional spare battery...........................................	9
Telephone installation..........................................	10
Data port....................................................................	12
Wall mounting.........................................................	13
Optional headset....................................................	16
Telephone operation
Menu operation.......................................................	17
Menu structure........................................................	18
Feature setup...........................................................	19
Turn auto speaker on or off........................	19
Set the primary line........................................	19
Turn automatic line selection on
or off .................................................................	20
Set preferred mode.........................................	21
Set the time and date....................................	22
Turn screen backlight on or off.................	23
Set the scroll rate.............................................	23
Turn the central office voicemail
(COVM) indicator on or off......................	24
Turn NEW CALL light off...............................	25
Program home and local area codes.....	26
Set call history...................................................	28
Choose how to store repeat calls in
call history.......................................................	28
Turn caller ID with call waiting on
or off..................................................................	29
Language..............................................................	29
Basic operation.......................................................	30
Make, answer or end a call.........................	30
Switch between handset, headset
and speakerphone.......................................	31

Timer.......................................................................	32
Volume...................................................................	32
Redial......................................................................	33
Display dial .........................................................	33
Auto redial............................................................	34
Options while on calls........................................	35
Hold ........................................................................	35
Switch between lines during a call..........	35
Mute........................................................................	36
Flash........................................................................	36
Conference calls...............................................	36
Low battery indicator......................................	37
Lights and what they mean.........................	37

One-touch operation (speed dial)

One-touch (speed dial).......................................	38
Store a number in one-touch.......................	39
Store a pause in a one-touch entry...........	40
Store a flash in a one-touch entry.............	40
Store a wait in a one-touch entry..............	40
View a one-touch entry...................................	40
Dial a one-touch number...............................	41
Edit a one-touch number...............................	42
Erase a one-touch number...........................	42
Chain dialing........................................................	43
Directory
Directory operation...............................................	44
Menu structure...................................................	44
Store a name and number in the
directory..........................................................	45
Store a wait in a directory number..........	46
Review directory entries................................	47
Edit a directory entry ....................................	47
Dial a number from the directory.............	49
Remove a name and number from
the directory...................................................	49

Table of contents

Caller ID
Caller ID operation................................................	50
Information about caller ID with call
waiting..............................................................	50
How caller ID works........................................	51
Call waiting..........................................................	52
Message waiting and
NEW CALL lights..........................................	52
Call history
Call history operation..........................................	53
View call history summary...........................	53
Review records in call history in the
order received...............................................	53
Review records in call history by line ...	54
Remove calls from call history...................	54
Dial a number from call history.................	55
Dial options ........................................................	55
Save a call history entry to the
directory...........................................................	56
Save a number from call history in
a one-touch location.................................	57
Display screen messages..............................	57

Appendix
Troubleshooting......................................................	58
Important product information.......................	63
Safety information............................................	63
Especially about corded telephones.......	64
FCC and ACTA information...............................	65
Part 15 of FCC rules.............................................	67
Limited warranty.....................................................	68
Default settings.......................................................	71
General product care...........................................	72
Technical specifications.....................................	73
Index............................................................................	74

Getting started

Product overview

This AT&T 993 two-line speakerphone with caller ID/call waiting can be used with one or two incoming telephone lines and features a speakerphone for hands-free use. It is hearing-aid compatible and can also be used hands-free with a two-band 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). This telephone can be used on a desk or mounted on a wall and does not require AC power for basic operation when a fresh 9V alkaline battery (purchased separately) is installed.

The 993 has a data port for connecting the telephone to another device such as a fax machine or modem. It 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). The backlit screen display allows you to view information on the screen even in low light conditions. The 993 also features a 24-number memory for fast dialing and has a directory which can store up to 100 additional numbers with names.

This user’s manual contains detailed instructions for installing, programming and operating your AT&T 993 two-line speakerphone with caller ID/call waiting. Please follow the directions carefully.

Getting started

Quick reference guide

Press to scroll up, down, left or right while in menus.

CALL HISTORY

Press to display caller ID information (page 53).

DIR

Press to store or display directory entries (page 44).

(AUTO) REDIAL

Press to activate the auto-redial (page 34).

ENTER

Press to display a menu, select a displayed item from the menu, or save an entry.

REMOVE

Press to delete the

displayed directory or

caller ID entry (page 49).

Dial pad keys

Press to start a quick name search while in the directory (page 47).

LOWER

Press to dial the telephone number stored in the lower locations of the onetouch keys (page 40).

Getting started

Quick reference guide

	NEW CALL LINE 1, LINE 2	HOLD
	Indicates new calls	Press to place a call
	and/or voice messages	on hold (page 35).
	for line 1 and line 2
	(page 52).
		PAUSE
		Press to insert a pause
		in the dialing sequence
		of a number stored in
		the memory (page 40).
	LINE 1, LINE 2
	Press, then lift	SPEAKER
	handset to make or
		Press to turn the base
	answer a call on line
		speakerphone on or
	1 or 2 (page 30).
		off (page 31).

		MUTE
	CONFERENCE	Press to silence the
		microphone; press
	Press to enter a three-	again to resume
	way conference call	the telephone
	(page 36).	conversation (page
		36).
		HEADSET
		Press to activate the
	FLASH	headset (page 31).
	During a call, press to
	receive an incoming	VOLUME
	call if call waiting is	During a call, press
	activated (page 36).
		to adjust the listening
		volume.
		While the telephone
		is not in use, press to
		adjust ringer volume
		(page 32).

Getting started

Parts checklist

Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service.

Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following:

Replacement

User's manual

Quick start guide

directory card

Telephone base with	Handset	Coiled handset cord
mounting bracket
already installed

Seven-foot clear telephone
line cord (2-conductor)
Seven-foot black telephone	Power adapter
line cord (4-conductor)

Getting started

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 the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the telephone, 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 993 telephone to see the name and telephone number of the caller even while on another call (as long as the caller is in an area with caller ID service and both telephone companies use compatible equipment).

COVM: Central office voicemail is a subscriber voice message service which may be available from the local telephone company. This service may be called by another name in your area (e.g., call answering or voicemail).

Home area code: This is the area code for your telephone number. Most users simply dial the seven digits of a telephone number to make a call within their own area code and 11 digits outside of their area code. If this applies

to you, enter your own area code into the unit as the home area code. After programming, if there is a call from within your home area code, the screen will display the seven digits of the telephone number.

You may, however, live in a region where you are required to dial 10 digits for calls within your area code (area code and telephone 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 there is a call from within your area code, the screen displays the 10 digits of the telephone number. Be sure to follow the directions under Program home and local area codes on page 26 during feature setup.

Local area code: Most users dial 11 digits to make calls outside their own 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 areas outside your own area code (without dialing 1), then program these local area codes into the telephone. Up to four local area codes can be programmed. After

programming, if there is an incoming call from one of these local area codes, the screen displays the 10 digits of the telephone number. See Program home and local area codes on page 26 for instructions.

Navigation buttons: These are the buttons used when setting up your 993 telephone and for scrolling through the feature options (ENTER, , , , ).

Primary Line: This is the line on your telephone designated to be selected automatically when you lift the handset, press SPEAKER, or press HEADSET.

Getting started

Telephone location

Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on a standard wall plate.

Avoid placing the telephone too close to:

•Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802.11) or cordless telephones.

•Excessive heat sources.

•Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.

•Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.

•Excessive moisture.

•Extremely low temperature.

•Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or work bench.

Getting started

Optional spare battery

You can purchase a 9V alkaline battery and keep it in the spare battery compartment of the telephone base at all times. In the event of a power failure and with the optional spare battery installed in the telephone, all the telephone functions will work normally until the battery needs to be replaced.

. Remove the mounting bracket from the underside of the telephone base. Press the tabs in the direction of the arrows and pull the mounting bracket away from the telephone base.

2.Press the tab and pull to remove the battery compartment cover. Insert one new 9V alkaline battery (purchased separately) following the polarity markings in the battery compartment.

Polarity

markings

3.Replace the battery compartment cover.

4.Pull the mounting bracket up to the upside of the telephone base.

5.If the telephone is to be mounted on a wall, turn to Wall mounting on page 13.

— OR —

If you are using the telephone on a table or desk, turn to Telephone installation on page 10.

NOTE: If you do not have a spare battery (optional) already installed during a power failure, you will only be able to make and receive calls from the handset. The ringer will not work until the power is restored.

Getting started

Telephone installation

1.Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the telephone and the modular wall jack(s).

If there is a single two-line modular wall jack, use only the black telephone line cord (4-conductor). Plug one end into the jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the telephone. Plug the other end into the

wall jack. Make sure the telephone line cord snaps firmly into place at both ends.

Two-line modular

wall jack

Black telephone line

cord (4-conductor)

If there are two one-line wall jacks, use both telephone line cords. Insert one end of the clear telephone line cord into the jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the telephone. Plug the other end into the modular wall jack for Line 1. Insert one end of the black telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the telephone labeled L2. Then, plug the other end into the modular wall jack for Line 2. Make sure the telephone line cords snap firmly into place at both ends.

Modular wall jack for Line 1

Modular wall

jack for Line 2

Black telephone line cord (4-conductor)

Clear telephone line cord

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Getting started

Telephone installation

2. Connect the handset to the telephone.

Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side of the telephone. Plug the other end of the coiled handset cord into the handset, then hang up.

3.Connect the power adapter.

Thread the power adapter cord behind the slot at the back of the telephone base. Then plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the jack labeled 9V AC POWER on the back of the telephone. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch

Power adapter

POWER jack

Slot

4.Check for a dial tone.

Press LINE 1, then lift the handset or press SPEAKER and listen for a dial tone. Then press LINE 2 and listen for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone, see Troubleshooting on page 58.

5.Confirm Lines 1 and 2.

Press LINE 1 and dial one of the telephone numbers. If there is a busy signal, line 1 is the number you called. If line 2 rings, line 2 is the number you called.

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Getting started

Data port

If you want to connect another device (such as a modem or a fax machine) to the wall jack, use the jack labeled DATA on the telephone. The data port uses line 2 only.

Data port

NOTES:

. Use only the power adapter supplied or equivalent with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call

1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

2.Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

3.The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under- the-table or cabinet outlet.

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Getting started

Wall mounting

A wall jack with mounting studs is required for wall mounting. This wall jack with mounting studs may be available for purchase from a hardware store or consumer electronics retailer and may require professional installation.

1.Rotate the mounting bracket.

The mounting bracket should be set into the downward position as shown below.

2.Reverse the handset tab.

Hold down the switchhook, and slide the tab up and out of its slot. Turn the tab so that the end with the hook points up, then insert the tab back into its slot.

The handset can now be held securely in place when the telephone is wall mounted.

3.Connect the power cord to the telephone.

Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the jack labeled 9V AC POWER on the back of the telephone. Route the cord through the slot, bundle the cord and secure it with a twist tie if necessary. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall

switch.

POWER jack

Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch

slot

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Getting started

Wall mounting

4.Connect the handset to the telephone.

Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side of the telephone. Plug the other end of the coiled handset cord into the handset, then hang up.

5.Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the telephone and the modular wall jack(s).

•If there is a single two-line modular wall jack, use only the black telephone line cord (4-conductor). Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the telephone. Route the cord through the channel, bundle the cord, and store it inside the bracket. Lift the bracket and put the cord through the hole in the bracket. Route the cord through the channel so it comes out at the bottom of the phone and return the bracket to the wall mount position. Press the mounting bracket until it securely clicks into place. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the modular wall jack. Make sure the telephone line cord snaps firmly into place at both ends. Place the telephone on the wall mounting plate and pull down until it is held securely.

Two-line modular wall jack

L1/L2

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Getting started

Wall mounting

•If there are two separate one-line wall jacks, use both telephone line cords. Plug one end of the clear telephone line cord into the jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the telephone. Plug one end of the black telephone line cord into the jack labeled L2 on the back of the telephone. Route the cords through the channel, bundle the cords, and store them inside the bracket. For line 2, you will need to lift up the bracket and put the cord through the hole in the bracket. Route the cord through the channel so it comes out at the bottom of the

phone and return the bracket to the wall mount position. Make sure the bracket clicks securely into place. Plug the free end of the telephone

line cord for Line 1 into the Line 1 modular wall jack. Plug the free end of the telephone line cord for Line 2 into the Line 2 modular wall jack. Make sure the telephone line cords snap firmly into place at both ends. Place the telephone on the wall mounting plate and pull it down until it is held securely.

	Modular
	wall jack
	for Line 1
	L1
	Modular
	wall jack
	for Line 2
6. Check for a dial tone.	L2

Press LINE 1 then lift the handset, or press SPEAKER and listen for a dial tone. Then press LINE 2 and listen for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone, see Troubleshooting on page 58.

7.Confirm Lines 1 and 2.

Press LINE 1 and dial one of the telephone numbers. If there is a busy signal, line 1 is the number you called. If line 2 rings, line 2 is the number you called.

NOTES:

. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call

1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

2.Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

3.The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or under-the-table/cabinet outlet.

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Getting started

Optional headset

Make sure the headset is firmly plugged into the headset jack under the rubber flap on the right side of the telephone. There is a low pitch (error) tone if you press HEADSET when the headset is not plugged in.

For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. To order an AT&T 2.5 mm headset, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

Plug 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the right side of the telephone base (beneath the small rubber flap).

NOTE: If the sound quality of the headset is poor, try unplugging it, and firmly plugging it in again.

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Menu topic or data

FEATURE SETUP

ONE TOUCH

Menu scroll Menu item indicator

Menu

PHONE SETTINGS

LINE 1 PRIMARY LINE

Feature

Current Setting

Telephone operation

Menu operation

Feature setup, memory programming and a few individual feature operations for this telephone use the menus shown in the screen display. Use the navigation buttons

( , , , , and ENTER) to begin, end and move through menu operations (for example, FEATURE SETUP).

. Press ENTER to activate a menu operation. The first menu item for this topic or data will appear in line four of the screen.

2.When is displayed on screen, press or repeatedly to move through the menu.

3.Press ENTER to choose the menu item currently displayed. This may be a lower level menu, an action, or a feature settings screen.

4.When is displayed on screen, press or to scroll through the setting options.

5.Press or ENTER to store the current setting and show the next option for the feature currently

displayed. When you successfully change a setting, there is a high pitch tone to indicate confirmation.

6.To return to the main menu, press or until the screen displays MAIN MENU and then press ENTER.

7.To exit FEATURE SETUP, press and hold ENTER.

NOTES:

. If you do not press a key to continue menu operations within approximately 30 seconds, the telephone automatically exits the menu.

2.If there is a low pitch (error) tone, repeat the steps to program the feature.

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Telephone operation

Menu structure

Use the menu to customize the feature settings for your 993 telephone. Press ENTER when the phone is in idle mode to access the menu.

ONE TOUCH

PROGRAM

WAIT

EXIT PROGRAM

VIEW

DONE

AUTO SPEAKER

MAIN MENU

PHONE SETTINGS

PRIMARY LINE

ALS ON/OFF

PREFERRED MODE

SET TIME/DATE

LCD BACKLIGHT

SCROLL RATE

MAIN MENU

VOICE MESSAGE

L1 COVM ON/OFF

L2 COVM ON/OFF

L1 LIGHT OFF

L2 LIGHT OFF

MAIN MENU

CALLER ID

AREA CODES

CALL HISTORY

REPEAT CALLS

CID-CALL WAIT

MAIN MENU

LANGUAGE

(English, Francais, and Espanol)

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ONE TOUCH

ON

AUTO SPEAKER

ONE TOUCH

MAIN MENU

PHONE SETTINGS

LINE 1 PRIMARY LINE

Telephone operation

Feature setup

Turn auto speaker on or off

Choose whether pressing a one-touch key while the telephone is on hook automatically initiates a speed dial call or displays the speed dial number without dialing. If you want to automatically dial the speed dial numbers by pressing a one-touch key without taking the handset off hook first, set auto speaker to ON. To view the speed dial numbers on screen, press a one-touch key while the

handset is on hook, and set the auto speaker to OFF. This telephone comes with the auto speaker set to OFF. See One-touch operation on page 38 for details about speed dial.

NOTE: Auto speaker dials the desired number in the preferred mode (see page 21). If the headset is not connected, the call is dialed using the speakerphone.

. Press ENTER to begin feature setup.

2.Press ENTER again. The screen displays ONE TOUCH and PROGRAM.

3.Press until the screen display shows AUTO SPEAKER and the current setting.

4.Press or to toggle between OFF and ON.

5.When the desired setting is shown, press or ENTER to save your choice.

6.When the screen displays MAIN MENU, press and hold ENTER to return to the idle screen.

Set the primary line

. Press ENTER to begin feature setup.

2.Press until the screen displays PHONE SETTINGS.

3.Press ENTER. The screen displays PRIMARY LINE and the current setting.

4.Press or to toggle between LINE 1 and LINE 2.

5.When the desired line is displayed, press or ENTER to save the setting. The screen displays ALS ON/OFF.

6.Proceed to step 5 of Turn automatic line selection on or off on page 20 to set the next feature (Automatic line selection).

— OR —

Press and hold ENTER to return to the idle screen.

NOTE: When the telephone is off-hook, the primary line setting is disabled.

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PHONE SETTINGS

ON

ALS ON/OFF

Telephone operation

Feature setup

Turn automatic line selection on or off

When this feature is turned on and the telephone is off hook, it automatically connects to a pre-selected line. Lines are prioritized in the following order: ringing primary, ringing non-primary, idle primary, idle non-primary, and busy primary.

Ringing primary: When the primary line is set to Line 1 and Line 1 is ringing, Line 1 is automatically connected. Ringing non-primary: When the primary line is set to Line 1 and Line 1 is idle while Line 2 is ringing, Line 2 is automatically connected.

Idle primary: When the primary line is set to Line 1 and both lines are idle, Line 1 is automatically connected. Idle non-primary: When the primary line is set to

Line 1 and Line 1 is busy while Line 2 is idle, Line 2 is automatically connected.

Busy primary: When the primary line is set to Line 1 and Line 1 and Line 2 are busy, Line 1 is automatically connected.

NOTE: The same logic applies if the primary line is set to Line 2.

. Press ENTER to begin feature setup.

2.Press until the screen displays PHONE SETTINGS.

3.Press ENTER. The screen displays PRIMARY LINE.

4.Press until the screen displays ALS ON/OFF and the current setting.

5.Press or to toggle between ON and OFF.

6.When the correct setting is shown, press or ENTER to save the setting. The screen displays PREFERRED MODE.

7.Proceed to step 5 of Set preferred mode on page 21 to set the next feature (Preferred mode).

— OR —

Press and hold ENTER to return to the idle screen.

NOTE: If you press a LINE button before pressing SPEAKER, that line will be used instead of the automatic line selection already programmed. Automatic line selection will resume for the next call.

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PHONE SETTINGS

Speakerphone

PREFERRED MODE

Telephone operation

Feature setup

Set preferred mode

Choose the mode (headset or speakerphone) which will be used automatically when dialing a number from the directory, speed dial or call history without lifting the handset. The preferred mode will also be used when auto speaker is set to ON, and you dial a speed dial number without lifting the handset. For information about the auto speaker setting, see Turn auto speaker on or off on page 19.

. Press ENTER to begin feature setup.

2.Press until the screen displays PHONE SETTINGS.

3.Press ENTER. The screen displays PRIMARY LINE.

4.Press until the screen displays PREFERRED MODE and the current setting.

5.Press or to select between Speakerphone and

Headset.

6.When the desired mode is displayed, press or ENTER to save the setting. The screen displays SET TIME/ DATE.

7.Proceed to step 5 of Set the time and date on page 22 to set the next feature (Time and date).

— OR —

Press and hold ENTER to return to the idle screen.

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