AT&T 955 user manual Intercom Operation

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INTERCOM OPERATION

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 phones. Any phone with the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature activated will not receive a page.

An intercom call or 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 Ior pwill place the line on hold and activate the intercom.

Basic Intercom Operations

INTERCOM

Any two stations 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 955 phones in the system at the

 

same time (system-wide page).

CONFERENCE

Lets you connect another intercom call with an outside line.

Making an Intercom Call with the Handset

1Press Iand lift the handset. The screen displays:

2Dial the extension number of the party you wish to reach. If that extension is idle, you will hear long beeps. If that extension is busy, you will hear a busy signal. If that extension is set to Do Not Disturb, you will hear short beeps.

NOTE: The intercom call is automatically cancelled if you do not dial an extension within 10 seconds.

NOTE: When you direct an intercom call to one extension, any extension in the system can answer the call.

INTERCOM OPERATION

Making an Intercom Call with the Speakerphone or Headset

1Press I.

2Refer to the screen display and follow Step 2 under “Making an Intercom Call with the Handset.”

Answering an Intercom Call

When you receive an intercom call you will hear a repeating double-ring pattern and your screen displays ICM with the extension number of the caller. Answer the intercom call by lifting the handset, or by pressing I, Kor hto take the call hands-free.

Making a Single-phone Page

1Press p. The screen displays:

2Dial the extension number of the party you wish to reach.

Answering 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 simply speaking through the headset.

Auto-Mute On

The MUTE light will be on. Lift the handset or press Mto temporarily deactivate Auto-Mute and answer the page.

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Contents Four-Line Intercom Speakerphone Part 1 Important Product InformationContents Contents Before YOU BeginGlossary Features List Audible SignalsInstall one 9V battery InstallationTable/Desk Installation Connect the telephone line cords to the telephoneWall Installation Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on Connect the power adapter to the telephoneMount the phone on the wall SET UP System Features Convenience PortsSet the Time/Date Turn Covm Indicator On or Off for Each LineChange Display Language Assign an Extension Number to Your PhoneTurn Line Usage On or Off for Each Line Set Delay RingSet the Dial Mode Assign the Prime Line Line PreferenceTurn Hold Reminder On or Off Program the Centrex Console Delayed Ring TimeErase All Settings and Return the Phone to Default Settings Program Home and Local Area CodesHandset Telephone OperationMaking or Answering a Call SpeakerphoneCall Privacy TimerVolume Do Not DisturbAuto Redial Switch Between LinesRedial HoldConference Calls Low Battery IndicatorTemporary Tone Dialing Transfer a CallSpeed Dial Operation Storing a Name and a Number in a Speed Dial LocationMaking a Speed Dial Call Reviewing Information Stored in a Speed Dial LocationEditing Information Stored in a Speed Dial Location Removing Information from a Speed Dial Location Storing Names and Numbers in the Directory Storing a Temporary Tone Signal in a Directory Number Directory Operation Storing a Pause in a Directory NumberChanging Directory Entries Reviewing Information Stored in the DirectoryDialing a Number from the Directory Removing a Name and Number from the Directory Removing All Entries from the DirectoryIntercom Operation Paging All Phones Switching Between an Intercom Call and a Single-phoneEnding an Intercom or Page Call Answering a System-wideCaller ID Operation Caller ID OperationCalls Received on Two or More Lines Simultaneously Call WaitingMessage Waiting and NEW Call Light Display Messages Call ListRemoving Calls from Call List Saving a Number from Call List to the Directory Reset Covm IndicatorDialing a Number from Call List Time/DateAdding a FAX Machine Using a Fax SwitchCase of Difficulty Covm Line Indicator Remains On Tone Signals Do Not Activate a Remote DeviceOperation During a Power Failure No Caller ID Information While on a CallLine Groups Expanding the 955 SystemPrivate Lines Centrex Operation Index All Removed! 38 AM/PM Area CODEs 7TONE/PULSE 6 Page Four-Line Intercom Speakerphone Speed Dial Operation pages