AT&T 955 Telephone Operation, Making or Answering a Call, Handset, Speakerphone, Headset

TELEPHONE OPERATION

TELEPHONE OPERATION

NOTE: When you make a call, the phone selects the Prime Line you programmed. When you answer a call, the phone automatically selects the ringing line. If you have a private line, the phone automatically selects that line.

Making or Answering a Call

NOTE: This phone will automatically make and answer calls in the mode last used (handset, speakerphone or headset). Follow the directions below to switch modes.

Handset

Mute the

microphone

Prevents

interruptions

during a call

Line-in-use lights

Line buttons

Adjust volume of ringer, handset, speakerphone, and headset

Redial last number called

– OR – Automatically redial a number when the line you’re calling is busy

Activate custom-calling services

Activate temporary tone dialing

Activate hands-free calling for speakerphone

Activate hands-free calling for headset

Redirect an incoming call to any 955 phone

Initiate a three-party call

Put a caller on hold

To make a call, lift the handset. You can dial your call manually or dial a number from the directory (see DIRECTORY OPERATION).

To answer a call, lift the handset. Replace the handset to end the call.

To override automatic line selection, lift the handset, then press and

release a LINE button

— OR —

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 manually or by dialing a number from the directory (see DIRECTORY OPERATION).

NOTE: If the most recent call was handled with the headset, you must press Kto activate the speakerphone.

To answer a call, press Kor press the LINE button of the incoming call. Press Kagain to end the call.

Headset

You can use this phone hands-free when you install a 2.5mm headset. Headsets are available for purchase in retail stores (comcode #108041732) or by calling 1 800 222-3111.

Make sure the headset is plugged into the headset jack located to the left of the handset jack on the left side of the telephone base. You will hear a double-beep if you press hand the headset is not plugged in.

To make a call, press and release hor press the desired LINE button and then press h. The HEADSET light goes on. Wait for a dial tone, then dial the call manually or by dialing a number from the directory (see DIRECTORY OPERATION).

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