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AT&T 1040 User Manual

AT&T 1040
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User’s manual
1040
4-Line small business
system with speakerphone

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AT&T 1040 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCorded
Lines1
SpeakerphoneYes
Caller IDYes
Call WaitingYes
IntercomNo
ExpandableNo
Handset LocatorNo
RedialYes
Volume ControlYes
Power SourceAC Adapter

Summary

Introduction to the AT&T 1040 System

System Overview

Provides an overview of the AT&T 1040 4-line small business system and its capabilities.

Telephone Control Overview

Key Controls and Connections

Explains line buttons, transfer, DND, redial, headset jack, and basic controls.

Advanced Telephone Controls

Navigation, Feature, and One-Touch Keys

Details navigation, feature, and one-touch key functions for system operation.

Display Screen Messages

Screen Contrast Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting LCD screen contrast for better readability.

System Status Messages

Explains messages like AC FAIL, DND, DTAD status, and incoming Centrex calls.

Indicator Lights and Tones

Line Indicator Lights

Explains the meaning of green and red indicator lights for phone lines.

System Status Indicators

Explains indicators for new messages, intercom, headset, mute, and speakerphone usage.

Alert Tones Explained

Describes confirmation tones, hold reminders, and volume adjustment beeps.

Directory Card Usage

Managing the Directory Card

Instructions on how to write and replace the directory card for storing numbers.

Basic Phone Operations

Line Indicator States

Explains the meaning of indicator lights for line status (in use, hold, incoming).

Making and Answering Calls

Handset and Speakerphone Operation

Steps for making and answering calls using the handset and speakerphone.

Headset Operation

Using a Headset for Calls

Instructions for making and answering calls using a headset.

Call Mode Switching and Timing

Switching Call Modes

Guides on switching between handset, speakerphone, and headset modes.

Call Timer Functionality

Explains how the call timer automatically starts, stops, and resets.

Volume and Ringer Settings

Adjusting Volume Levels

How to adjust handset, speakerphone, headset, and ringer volumes.

Do Not Disturb Feature

Activating and Deactivating DND

How to silence the phone and how callers are notified.

Redial and Auto-Redial Features

Last Number Redial and Redial Stack

Using last number redial, accessing, and deleting redial entries.

Automated Redialing Process

How to set up and manage automatic redial attempts for busy numbers.

Call Waiting and Mute Function

Managing Call Waiting

How to handle incoming calls when already on a call.

Using the Mute Feature

How to temporarily silence the microphone during a call.

Call Hold and Line Switching

Placing and Releasing Calls on Hold

Instructions for holding calls and the automatic disconnection policy.

Switching Between Lines

How to switch between active lines during an outside call.

Conference Call Setup

Creating Three-Party Conferences

Steps to set up three-party calls and manage private conversations within them.

Call Transfer Operations

Basic and Blind Call Transfer

How to transfer a call without speaking to the recipient first.

Advanced Call Transfer Methods

Transferring with announcement and answering transferred calls.

Intercom and Voice Page Features

Intercom System Overview

Introduces intercom capabilities, single-phone pages, and system-wide pages.

Making and Answering Intercom Calls

Steps for initiating, receiving, and ending intercom calls.

Voice Paging Functionality

Single-Phone and System-Wide Paging

How to page specific extensions or all extensions system-wide.

Room Monitoring and Conference Calls

How to monitor rooms and make intercom conference calls.

One-Touch Dialing Setup

Understanding One-Touch Buttons

Explains the 32 one-touch locations for speed dialing and accessing features.

Programming and Managing One-Touch Numbers

Steps to store, view, delete, and edit numbers in one-touch locations.

Executing One-Touch Dials

How to dial numbers using one-touch keys based on preference settings.

1080 Mailbox and Call Forwarding

Forwarding to DTAD Mailbox

How to designate an AT&T 1080 phone as a DTAD mailbox for call forwarding.

Accessing Mailbox Messages

How to access and manage messages stored in the 1080 system extension mailbox.

Centrex Service Operations

Centrex Call Handling and Setup

Setting ring delay, answering delayed rings, and picking up lines.

Centrex Service Call Example

An example illustrating how Centrex service handles unanswered calls.

Important Product Information

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety warnings for operating the telephone.

Corded Phone and Answering System Safety

Specific safety advice for corded phones and answering systems.

FCC and ACTA Compliance

Regulatory Information and Requirements

Details product ID, REN, network connection, repair, and rights.

Hearing Aid Compatibility and Emergency Numbers

Information on hearing aid compatibility and programming emergency numbers.

Limited Warranty Details

Warranty Coverage and Service

Outlines what the limited warranty covers and how to obtain service.

Returning Product for Service

Details what needs to be returned with the product for warranty service.

Technical Specifications

Product Technical Data

Lists operating temperature, power requirements, REN, and other technical specs.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Telephone Appears Dead

Steps to take if the telephone is unresponsive or shows no power.

Dialing and Feature Problems

Solutions for dialing issues and malfunctions in system features.

Call Handling and Audio Quality Issues

Troubleshooting for intercom, transfer, audio quality, and ringing problems.

System Messages and Electronic Cures

Resolves issues with system messages, beeps, and general electronic problems.

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