AT&T 955 user manual Auto Redial, Hold, Switch Between Lines, Mute, Flash

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TELEPHONE OPERATION

Ringer Volume

You can adjust the ringer volume while the phone is ringing. While the line is ringing, press Volume +or Volume -to reach the desired level.

This phone has four ringer volume levels. Each time you adjust the ringer, you will hear a sample indicating the volume level.

Turning Ringer Off

You may turn the ringer for each line on or off. See “Turn the Ringer On/Off for Each Line” in SET UP SYSTEM FEATURES.

Redial

The last number dialed on this phone (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 a.

Speakerphone or Headset

To dial the same number again, press a. The phone automatically selects an available line and dials the last number.

NOTE: You will experience a delay before the call is dialed when using the Redial feature. This is normal.

Auto Redial

Press atwice and the phone automatically selects an available line

— OR —

Press a line button to select a line, then press atwice.

The phone redials the number you just called, and continues up to 10 times until the other line rings, or until you cancel Auto Redial.

When you hear the line ringing or the other party answers, lift the handset or press Kor hto complete the call and speak with the other party. If you don’t complete the call, the phone disconnects after 30 seconds.

To cancel Auto Redial, press any button (except Volume +or -).

TELEPHONE OPERATION

Hold

Press and release H. The light of the line on hold flashes, 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” in SET UP SYSTEM FEATURES.) You can replace the handset in the cradle without disconnecting the call. The speakerphone is automatically turned off.

To release Hold, press and release the LINE button of the call on hold.

NOTE: The system 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 Ior pwill place the line on hold and activate the intercom.

Switch Between Lines

1Press and release Hto keep a call on the first line.

2Press and release the LINE button of another line to make or answer another call.

NOTE: If you switch lines without pressing Hfirst, you will drop the call.

Mute

This feature lets you mute the telephone so that you can 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 Magain.

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 Finstead of the switchhook to activate telephone company subscriber services such as Call Waiting or Three-Way Calling.

To adjust the length of the Flash signal, see “Set the Flash Time” in SET UP SYSTEM FEATURES.

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Contents Part 1 Important Product Information Four-Line Intercom SpeakerphoneContents Before YOU Begin ContentsGlossary Audible Signals Features ListConnect the telephone line cords to the telephone InstallationTable/Desk Installation Install one 9V batteryWall Installation Connect the power adapter to the telephone Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack onMount the phone on the wall Convenience Ports SET UP System FeaturesAssign an Extension Number to Your Phone Turn Covm Indicator On or Off for Each LineChange Display Language Set the Time/DateAssign the Prime Line Line Preference Set Delay RingSet the Dial Mode Turn Line Usage On or Off for Each Line Program Home and Local Area Codes Program the Centrex Console Delayed Ring Time Erase All Settings and Return the Phone to Default Settings Turn Hold Reminder On or OffSpeakerphone Telephone OperationMaking or Answering a Call HandsetDo Not Disturb TimerVolume Call PrivacyHold Switch Between LinesRedial Auto RedialTransfer a Call Low Battery IndicatorTemporary Tone Dialing Conference CallsStoring a Name and a Number in a Speed Dial Location Speed Dial OperationRemoving Information from a Speed Dial Location Reviewing Information Stored in a Speed Dial LocationEditing Information Stored in a Speed Dial Location Making a Speed Dial CallStoring a Pause in a Directory Number Storing a Temporary Tone Signal in a Directory NumberDirectory Operation Storing Names and Numbers in the DirectoryReviewing Information Stored in the Directory Changing Directory EntriesDialing a Number from the Directory Removing All Entries from the Directory Removing a Name and Number from the DirectoryIntercom Operation Answering a System-wide Switching Between an Intercom Call and a Single-phoneEnding an Intercom or Page Call Paging All PhonesCaller ID Operation Caller ID OperationCall Waiting Calls Received on Two or More Lines SimultaneouslyMessage Waiting and NEW Call Light Call List Display MessagesRemoving Calls from Call List Time/Date Reset Covm IndicatorDialing a Number from Call List Saving a Number from Call List to the DirectoryUsing a Fax Switch Adding a FAX MachineCase of Difficulty No Caller ID Information While on a Call Tone Signals Do Not Activate a Remote DeviceOperation During a Power Failure Covm Line Indicator Remains OnExpanding the 955 System Line GroupsPrivate Lines Centrex Operation All Removed! 38 AM/PM Area CODEs 7 IndexTONE/PULSE 6 Page Four-Line Intercom Speakerphone Speed Dial Operation pages
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