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AT&T 958 User Manual

AT&T 958
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© 2002 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.
AT&T and the Globe Design are trademarks of AT&T Corp. licensed to Advanced American Telephones.
Telephone with Caller ID 958
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AT&T 958 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAT&T
Model958
Caller IDYes
Call WaitingYes
DisplayLCD
Volume ControlYes
RedialYes
MuteYes
SpeakerphoneYes
Answering SystemNo
ExpandableNo
Power SourceAC Power

Summary

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

About Caller Identification (Caller ID)

Explains Caller ID and Caller ID with Call Waiting features for phone service.

About Call History

Describes how the phone assigns numbers to incoming calls and manages memory.

About Home Area Code and Local Area Codes

Explains programming area codes for proper call recognition and dialing.

INSTALLATION

Table/Desk Installation

Details steps for setting up the phone on a table or desk.

Wall Installation

Instructions for mounting the telephone for wall use.

Data Port

Information about connecting external devices like modems or fax machines.

FEATURE SETTINGS

Language Selection

How to choose the display language (English, Spanish, French).

Set Contrast

Adjusts screen brightness from light to dark.

Set Home Area Code

Programming your home area code for proper call recognition and dialing.

Set Local Area Codes

Programming up to four local area codes for dialing without a "1".

Set Remaining Features

Customizes various product features and their operation.

Feature Summary

Lists default settings and options for product features.

TELEPHONE OPERATION

Redial

How to redial the last number dialed.

Flash/Call Waiting

How to handle new calls or access phone company services.

Hold

How to put a call on hold and retrieve it.

Ringer Volume

Adjusts the ringer volume or turns it off.

MUTE

Mutes the microphone during a call.

Adjust Handset or Speaker Volume

Controls the volume for handset and speaker.

Speakerphone

How to use the speakerphone for calls.

Screen Icons

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the screen.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

Storing Directory Numbers & Names

Instructions for saving phone numbers and associated names.

Storing a Pause or Flash in a Directory Number

Adding pauses or flash signals to stored numbers.

Storing Call History Numbers in Directory

Saving numbers from call history into the directory.

Viewing Directory Numbers

How to access and browse stored directory entries.

Dialing Directory Numbers

Steps to make calls using numbers stored in the directory.

Deleting Directory Numbers

Procedures for removing entries from the directory.

CALLER ID OPERATION

Setting Display Screen Options

Customizes Caller ID display settings and features.

Display Screen Messages

Explains various messages shown on the screen during calls.

Message Waiting and NEW CALL Light

Explains the function of the message waiting indicator light.

Removing Call Records

Instructions for deleting specific or all call records.

Call Display

Details information displayed on screen for incoming calls.

Reviewing Call History

How to view previously received calls.

Display Dial

How to redial a displayed number.

Display Dial Options

Options for dialing displayed numbers, including area code variations.

Clear

Exits Caller ID Operation and returns to idle screen.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY

No Dial Tone

Troubleshooting steps if the phone has no dial tone.

Call Cannot Be Dialed or Is Dialed Slowly

Solutions for issues with dialing calls.

Telephone Does Not Ring

Troubleshooting steps if the phone does not ring.

Difficulty Storing Numbers in Memory

Tips for successfully storing numbers in memory.

Message Waiting/New Call Light Stays On

Resolving issues with the message waiting indicator light.

Message Waiting/NEW CALL Light Flashes

Troubleshooting when the message light flashes.

Screen is Blank

Steps to take if the phone screen is blank.

Screen Displays ERR

Explains the meaning of the ERR message.

Screen Displays Extension Used, and None Are

Troubleshooting screen messages related to extensions.

No Caller ID Information While on a Call

Reasons and solutions for missing Caller ID data.

Screen Displays Wrong Date

Information on how the date display is corrected.

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