AT&T Four-Line Intercom Speakerphone 974 User Manual

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REVISED 03/31/04

Four-Line Intercom

Speakerphone 974

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Printed in Singapore. Issue 1AT&T 04/04

In case of difficulty, visit our Service Center at

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111.

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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

CONTENTS

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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 ....................................... 94

CENTREX OPERATION......... 95

Setup Checklist.................................. 95

Enable the Console Phone ............. 95

Console Operation........................... 95

Set Ring Delay Duration ................. 96

Answer a Delayed Ring ................... 96

Pick Up Another Station’s Line...... 96

INDEX................................................ 97

CONTENTS

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This AT&T 974 Four-Line Intercom Speakerphone 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 95.

This User's Manual contains detailed instructions for installing, programming and operating your AT&T 974 Four-Line Speakerphone. Please be sure to read BEFORE YOU BEGIN starting on page 2 before installing this phone.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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Parts List

Your box should include:

Tools Needed

You will also need a small Phillips head screw driver to install your phone.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Coiled handset cord

Power adapter

Two seven-foot twisted pair line cords

Handset

This User’s Manual

Quick Start Guide

Base unit with wedge attached

Eight-inch line cord

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This 974 telephone is fully compatible with any AT&T Four-Line Intercom 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. In some cases a Z800A filter can be used in a phone system with more than 600 feet of wire.

AT&T highly recommends that a Z800A filter be installed by a professional. AT&T CANNOT guarantee that this telephone will work with such a filter, and IS NOT responsible for the cost of such installations or for arranging the installation. A Z800A filter can be obtained by calling 1 800 222-3111.

• 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 Page 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 include EXT XX is already used Assign new EXT #.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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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DSL Users

Installation of a DSL splitter and an AT&T Z800A filter is required to use the advanced features of this telephone if you have DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) service.

Set-Up for DSL Users

If you are a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) customer, you may experience interference with the advanced features of this telephone. Certain features of this phone (e.g., intercom, hold, line privacy, etc.) work by sending a data signal using Line 1. This data signal is sent at some of the same frequencies as those used by your DSL service. Microfilters are used to block the high frequency DSL signals from being transmitted through and interfering with your telephones. These same microfilters that may have been installed for your DSL service will also block the data signals between your system phones. Therefore, some features of this phone may not work properly when DSL filters are installed in your building. This problem can occur even if the DSL line is not one of the lines used by the phone system. If you use the microfilters that your DSL service provider may have supplied when you activated DSL service with this phone, some of the phone features will not work. Once the DSL splitter (described below) is installed, you should no longer experience interference.

Installation, by your DSL service provider or other professional, of a DSL splitter (not a “microfilter”) AND an AT&T Z800A Isolation filter 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. An AT&T Z800A filter isolates the splitter from your phone system and reduces interference with the signals used by the system phones to communicate with each other.

You can obtain an AT&T Z800A filter at no charge by calling

1 800 222-3111. You will also receive a diagram showing the proper

installation of the AT&T Z800A filter with a DSL splitter, DSL modem and your system phones. 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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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NOTE: If your DSL service provider cannot supply a DSL splitter, it is possible to purchase an outdoor DSL splitter (such as a Corning or Allen Tel brand DSL splitter) over the Internet.

If you are a new DSL customer, your DSL service provider will likely ask you if you have more than one telephone line in your home or business. If you answer yes, your DSL service provider will probably advise you that you need a splitter. Your DSL service provider may also ask if you are installing a phone system. If you answer yes, your DSL service provider will most likely 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 and in conjunction with a Z800A filter,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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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Glossary

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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).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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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 is equal to about six seconds, two rings equals twelve seconds, and so on.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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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 cradle.

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 is equal to about six seconds, two rings equals twelve seconds, and so on.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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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*, Espanol, or

for screen displays. Français

NOTE: One ring is equal to about six seconds, two rings equals twelve seconds, and so on.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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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 REPEATING in DND mode.

A LONG SINGLE TONE, The extension you are calling is busy. REPEATING

A VERY LONG SINGLE The extension you are calling is TONE, REPEATING ringing.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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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 EXT XX is already used Assign new EXT #. 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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INSTALLATION

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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).

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.

INSTALLATION

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Table/Desk Installation

For best results, follow the directions in “Battery Installation” on page 11 before installing the phone.

1 Connect the telephone line cords to the telephone and wall

jacks as shown in the appropriate illustration below. Use

only the line cords that came with this phone.

• 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

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INSTALLATION

Two-line adapters

Telephone

line cords

Modular telephone jacks Lines 3 and 4

Modular telephone jacks Lines 1 and 2

L1/L2 jack

L3/L4 jack

Modular

telephone jack

Lines 3 and 4

Modular telephone jack Lines 1 and 2

Telephone

line cords

L1/L2 jack

L3/L4 jack

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Table/Desk Installation

continued from page 13

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.

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 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.

5 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).

INSTALLATION

Standard Electrical

Outlet

Power adapter

POWER jack

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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.

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.

continued on page 16

INSTALLATION

Switchhook

Handset tab

L3/L4 jack

L1/L2 jack

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Wall Installation

continued from page 15

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.

6 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.

INSTALLATION

Standard Electrical

Outlet

Power adapter

POWER jack

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7 Mount the phone on the wall.

• Four One-Line Jacks (To use this installation option, you’ll

need to purchase and install a blank wall plate.)

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INSTALLATION

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

continued from page 17

• Two Two-Line Jacks

8 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.

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

INSTALLATION

Modular telephone jacks Lines 3 and 4 with two-line adapter

Modular telephone jacks Lines 1 and 2 with two-line adapter

Standard electrical outlet

Power adapter

L1/L2 jack

L3/L4 jack

AUX L4 jack

AUX L3 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 L4 jack

AUX L3 jack

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MENU OPERATION

All of the 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.

ONE TOUCH

()Intercom PREFERENCEHHHHHx

FEATUREHSETUP

ONEHTOUCHHHHHHHx

MENU OPERATION

Menu item

Menu topic or data

Menu indicator

Current Setting

Feature

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Menu Structure

Use the menu operation 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 below.

ONE TOUCH

PREFERENCE

INTERCOM TELEPHONE

PROGRAM

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

MENU OPERATION

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

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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.

MENU OPERATION

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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.

FEATURE SETUP

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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 shor t ring and the screen display will include EXT XX is already used Assign new EXT #. 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.

FEATURE SETUP

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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.

FEATURE SETUP

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