AT&T 874 - Manual

6 Wall Installation 1 Reverse the handset tab. Hold down the switchhook, then pull the tab out and rotate it 180degrees. Release the tab so it settles into position. 2 Install 3 AA batteries. • Press in on the tabs and remove the telephone base. • Press in on the tabs on the battery door, and remove...

10 Assign Intercom Number 1 Do not lift the handset. 2 Press G , * , # . 3 Enter two digits (11–22). 4 Press I . You will hear a confirmation ring. NOTE: If you duplicate an intercom number, you’ll hear a warning tone. Repeat Steps 1–4 and assign a different number. 5 Pry up the intercom number card...

11 Set for Two or Three Phone Lines If you’re not using all four phone lines, you need to turn off the Line Statusfor the unused line. If you expand to a third or fourth line, turn the LineStatus back on. You cannot turn off line status for Line 1. 1 Press G , * , # . 2 Press 2 for Line 2 — OR — Pre...

12 OPERATION Prevents interruptions during a call Activate custom- calling services Redial last number called Put a calleron hold Mute themicrophone Activatespeakerphone Adjust Ringer andhandset/speakerphonevolume Line-in-uselights Redirect anincoming callto any other874 phone Automaticallyredials a...

13 NOTE: When you make a call, the phone selects the first available line. 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 a Call Handset To make a call, lift the handset. You can dial your call ma...

14 Volume Handset/Speakerphone Volume Control When you are on a call, press + to increase handset or speakerphone volume. Press - to decrease volume. Ringer Volume You can adjust the ringer volume while the phone is ringing. While the lineis ringing, press + or - to reach the desired level. If more ...

15 Redial The last number dialed on this phone is stored in redial memor y until youdial another number. To dial the same number again, lift the handset or press K , listen for the dial tone, then press R . Auto Redial Select a line and press A . The screen displays BUSYDIAL as long as the number yo...

16 OPERATION Mute This feature lets you mute the telephone so that you can hear the otherparty, 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 M again. NOTE: Switching from handset to spea...

17 To drop one line: Press the LINE button of the party you want to keep. The other line will bedropped. NOTE: Occasionally, the far-end parties on a conference call might not hear one another. Do Not Disturb Use this feature to prevent interruptions during a call. When this feature isactivated you ...

18 Timer The screen displays the elapsed time in minutes and seconds for the firsthour (up to 59 minutes, 59 seconds), then begins at zero again. The timerautomatically stops when you hang up. The screen displays the recordedtime for about six seconds. Press to start the timer. Press again to stop t...

19 TELEPHONE MEMORY Store a pause in a memory number Store a tonesignal in amemory number Directory Card One-touchmemorylocations This telephone has 19 memory locations. Each location can store up to 16digits. Dial numbers stored in memory locations by lifting the handset (orpressing K ) and pressin...

20 Storing Numbers in Memory 1 Press and release G . 2 Enter the telephone number you want to store (up to 16 digits) — OR — Press and release R to store the last number dialed. 3 Press the memor y button where you want to store the number. Storing a Pause in a Memory Number To store a dialing pause...

21 INTERCOM OPERATION Activate custom- calling services Line-in-uselights Redirect anincoming callto any other874 phone Automaticallyredials anumber whenthe line you’recalling is busy Announces toall 874 phonesat same time Connect anotherintercom call withan outside line Ring another 874phone connec...

22 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 allphones. Any phone with the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature activated willnot receive a page. An intercom call or single-phone page automatically activates th...

23 Paging All Phones 1 Press and release or p , * . 2 Speak toward the telephone. 3 Press and release K to disconnect. Answering an ALLPAGE 1 Press or p . 2 Use the already activated speakerphone, or lift the handset. 3 To end, press and release K or hang up. Making an Intercom Conference Call 1 Mak...

24 If this telephone does not work properly, tr y the following suggestions. Ifyou’re still having problems, call 1 800 222–3111. No Dial Tone • Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Inspect the line cordconnections at the modular jack and at the telephone. Also inspect thecoiled handset cord ...

26 When you combine two or more 874 phones you create an interactingsystem. You can have up to twelve 874 phones and up to eight telephonelines. The 874 can also be used with Centrex service. You can use the fourth line on each station as a private line. The diagrambelow illustrates each station as ...

27 Setup Checklist Before expanding your system or installing for Centrex, review theinstallation checklist. If you have Centrex, contact your local telephonecompany for further information about Centrex service. • The phone number for Line 1 must be the same on all phones inorder for the Intercom a...

28 Attendant Operation Once another 874 phone has enabled its delayed ring, the attendant phonewill receive those calls. All the 874 features work in the same manner asdescribed in the beginning of this manual. The attendant phone can pick up other Centrex lines through Centrexswitching. The attenda...

29 Picking Up Another Station’s Line 1 Choose a free Centrex line. 2 Enter the Centrex pickup code. 3 Enter the seven-digit phone number of the line you want — OR — Press the corresponding memory locations for the Centrex pickupcode and the seven-digit phone number for the station sending thedelayed...