AT&T 984 user manual Glossary

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￿NOTE: If your DSL service provider cannot supply a DSL splitter, it is possible to purchase an outdoor DSL splitter over the Internet.

If you are a new DSL customer, your DSL service provider will probably ask you if you have more than one telephone line in your home or business, or if you are installing a phone system. If you answer yes, your DSL service provider will probably 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, 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

Auto-attendant:The 984 phone in your multi-phone system is designated to pick up a ringing line automatically after a selected number of rings. The auto-attendant plays the selected outgoing announcement and redirects the call if the caller enters an extension number. You can designate up to 16 auto-attendants in your phone system.

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 984 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 984 telephone can be used with Centrex service.

COVM: Central OfficeVoice 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).

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