AT&T 957 - Manual

5 INSTALLATION 6 Connect the line cord to a modular jack. 7 Connect the power cord to a standard electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.NOTE: When you first plug in the power cord, the screen displays WHICH LANGUAGE? . Follow the programming steps on page 8 after installation is complete....

6 Wall Installation 1 Set the dial mode. This phone comes set for tone dialing. If you have pulse dialingservice, you cannot dial numbers with the phone set to tone. Setthe switch on the underside of the base to TT (touch tone) or DP (dial pulse/rotary), depending on your service. 2 Connect the line...

4 Reverse the handset tab. This tab holds the handset when you hang up. Hold down theswitchhook, and slide the tab up and out of its slot. Turn the tab so that the end with the “hook” is up. Then insert the tab back into its slot. 5 Plug the power cord into the jack labeled POWER. (Make sure the plu...

FEATURE SETTINGS 8 NOTE: You can exit feature setup at any time by holding N for about two seconds, or by lifting the handset when there is noincoming call. The order features appear in the menu changes afterinitial setup. For complete feature setup, see pages 10 and 11. Language Selection You can s...

9 Set Local Area Codes You can program up to four local area codes. If for You dial Enter in Step 2 All calls outside 11 digits No local area codes your area code ( 1 + area code + phone number) Some calls outside 10 digits Area codes that do your area code (area code + phone number) not require a “...

10 FEATURE SETTINGS Set Remaining Features You can customize how the features of this product work. 1 Press and release N until the screen displays the feature you want to set. 2 Press CALL LIST + or CALL LIST - until the screen displays your selected setting. Refer to the “Feature Summary” for a fu...

12 TELEPHONE OPERATION Flash/Call Waiting Press to connect to thenew call when youreceive a call waitingsignal. Press again toreturn to original call.Also use to access otherphone companysubscriber services. Mute Press to prevent the otherperson from hearing you(you will still be able tohear the oth...

14 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY This telephone can store up to 50 telephone numbers (and names) thatyou can dial just by pressing d , a directory location, and D . When entering a number or name, you can use CALL LIST - to backspace. Storing Directory Numbers & Names If you choose to store a name with a ...

15 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Storing a Pause or Flash in a Directory Number Press + twice to store a pause in the dialing sequence (the screen displays P ). Press F to store a press of the f lash button (the screen displays F ). Storing Call History Numbers in Directory 1 Press CALL LIST + or CALL LIST - ...

16 CALLER ID OPERATION Message Waiting and NEW CALL Light Stays on when you havereceived call information buthave not yet reviewed it.If you subscribe to a voicemail service, light f lasheswhen you have unretrievedmessages waiting. Removing Call Records Removing a Specific Record 1 Press CALL LIST +...

CALLER ID OPERATION Reviewing Call History To review earlier calls, pressCALL LIST - . To advance through callhistory from an earlier call,press CALL LIST + . When you reach the end of callhistory, the screen displays END OF LIST , then begins again. Display Dial • Press to call the displayed number...

18 CALLER ID OPERATION Setting Display Screen Options You can customize how the Caller ID features of this product work. See “Set Remaining Features” on page 10 for instructions. For options, seeCall History, Repeated Calls, and Call List Order in the “Feature Summary”on pages 10 and 11. Display Scr...

If you have difficulty operating this phone, tr y the suggestions below.For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800 222–3111. Please retain your receipt as your proof of purchase . No Dial Tone • Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Inspect the line cordcon...

20 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Message Waiting/New Call Light Stays On • Make sure you have reviewed all calls. • Unplug the power cord for 10 seconds, then plug it back in. Message Waiting/NEW CALL Light Flashes • Make sure you have reviewed all telephone company voice mail. • Reset the voice mail waitin...