Contents | AT&T 974 specification

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Contents
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

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Please also read Part 1 Important product information Contents Contents Directory operation Product overview Product overview Tools needed Parts listBefore you begin Your box should include Before you begin DSL users Glossary Glossary From Programmable features list Prime line Programmable Features ListCovm reset Automatic CSL delay ring Reset allReturn all features To default settings Console Choose another number for this Audible signalsTone, repeating DND mode Extension Battery installation InstallationInstallation Battery installation Replace the battery compartment cover and the screw Table/desk installation Recommended wiring configuration for phone system Connect the handset cord Table/desk installationTwo two-line jacks Initialization Wall installationConnect the power adapter to the telephone Check for dial tone Connect the telephone line cords to the telephone as shown Wall installationReverse the handset tab Lines 3 Two-line Initialization Convenience ports Four one-line jacks Menu operation Menu operation Menu structure Rapid scroll OperationMenuShortcut to language menu Set one touch preference Feature setupFeature setup Extension no and the current setting Assign an extension number to your phone Turn the ringer on or off for each line Select the ringer type Set delay ring Turn auto-mute on or off Set dial mode Turn hold reminder on or off Hour and the current hour setting Set the time and date Make outgoing or transfer calls Turn line usage on or off for each lineFor lines 2 Assign the prime line line preference Press or to scroll through the line choices Line 1 … Line Set automatic mode Press or to toggle between Set the scroll rate See Rapid scroll on page 22 for details Turn screen backlight on or off Turn Covm indicators on or off for each line COVMHON/OFF Reset Covm indicator L1HCOVMHRESET Program home and local area codes Assign the line group for this phone Erase all settings and return the phone to default settings ENTERResethall? Set this phone to be the Centrex console phone Set the display language Set the Centrex console delayed ring timeLanguage and the current setting Press or to scroll through the language Make or answer a call Telephone operationTelephone operation Handset Make or answer a call OperationHeadset Speakerphone Switch between handset, headsetTimer Call privacy Cancel call privacyRestore call privacy Do not disturb Volume Redial OR- Press K Redial stackAuto redial Turn hold reminder on or off on page 29. If you Switch between linesHold Temporary tone dialing MuteFlash To drop one line Conference callsTo talk privately with one party Transfer a call Blind transfer Answer a transferred call Low battery indicatorTransfer a call and speak to the receiving party Lights and what they mean One touch operation One touch operation Store a number in a one touch location Store a flash in a one touch entry Store temporary touch tone signals in a one touch entryStore a pause in a one touch entry Review a one touch entry If One touch preference is set to Telephone Dial a one touch numberIf One touch preference is set to Intercom Directory operation To enter directory modeDirectory operation Press Dto begin working with the directory Use the dial pad keys and the chart below toStore a name and number in the directory Press 2once for A, twice for B, three times for Store a pause in a directory number Store a name and number in the directory Store a temporary tone signal in a directory number Store a flash in a directory number Review directory entries Edit a directory entry Remove all entries from the directory Dial a number from the directoryRemove a name and number from the directory Intercom operation Intercom operation Basic intercom operations To step Make an intercom call withHandset Speakerphone or headset Answer an intercom call End an intercom or page call Auto-mute on Answer a single-phoneAuto-mute off All system phones Answer a system-wide Make an intercom conference call Room monitor Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Caller ID display Call waiting Simultaneously Display screen messages View call history summary Message waiting and NEW Call lightCall history Review records in call history Call history History Remove calls from call historyRemove a specific call record from call Remove all calls from call history Dial options Automatic mode onDial a number from call history See Review records in call history on Save a name and number from call history to the directory Save a number from call history To a one touch location Adding a fax machine Using a fax switchAdding a fax machine General product care General product care Power adapter Technical specificationsTechnical specifications Battery Case of difficulty Case of difficulty Make sure you have programmed your Signal not receivedIntercom paging Intercom extension number correctly Connected Line usage on or off for each line On when no line isLine lights remain Line group for this phone on Operation during Power failureAdvanced features do Screen displays Setup Central office. To clear, see ResetCovm indicator on page 37 in Feature See Turn Covm indicator on or off for Line groups Expanding the phone systemExpanding the phone system Telephone Lines in System Private lines Telephone Lines TLs in System Centrex operation Setup checklistEnable the console phone Centrex operation Pick up another station’s line Set ring delay durationAnswer a delayed ring Index Index Default settings Delay ring Delayed ring Covm 5 Covm indicator 8, 36-37CSL delay ring Date Dial mode Dial options Dial pad key 100 101 102 Case of difficulty, visit our service center at Advanced American Telephones. All Rights reserved