AT&T MLS-34D User Manual

Programming
To Program Buttons
Store dialings sequences or features on programmable buttons (see diagram, panels
2–3). Then simply press the button to dial or access the feature automatically.
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4.
Press [ Feature ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] to enter program mode.
Press a programmable button.
Press the buttons you normally press to dial an extension, outside number, or
feature (see examples below). To remove a feature, press [
Mic ].
†
NOTE: To store the [ Intercom ] button, press the left [ Intercom ] button.
To program more buttons, or to change the programming, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Press [ Feature ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] to exit program mode.
Examples:
An extension jack number
To ring extension jack 11 with one touch, program [
Intercom ] [ 1 ] [ 1 ]; to voice
page exetension jack 11, program [ Intercom ] [ ★ ] [ 1 ] [ 1 ]. You can also use this
button to see at a glance when the extension is busy (red steady light) or calling
you (green flashing light.)
A telephone number*
To dial 9-555-5678 with one touch, program [
9 ] [ 5 ] [ 5 ] [ 5 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ].
(The "9" in the example is a Centrex dial-out code for an outside call. Your code may be
different, or you may not need one.)
A Centrex feature code
To store a Centrex feature code *999, program [
★ ] [ 9 ] [ 9 ] [ 9 ].
To use that feature while on a call, program [ Spkr ] (Recall) [ ★ ] [ 9 ] [ 9 ] [ 9 ].
Any equipment feature on panel 5 or 6
In general, you can program [ Feature ] and the two-digit feature code on a button.
For example, to use Do Not Disturb with one touch, program [ Feature ] [ 0 ] [ 1 ] on
a button with lights. To answer a call ringing at any extension in Pickup Group 2,
program [ Intercom ] [ 6 ] [ 6 ] [ 2 ] on a button.
To Program Personal Speed Dial Numbers
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2.
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Press [ Feature ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] to enter program mode.
Press [ Feature ], then press the two-digit Dial Code (80-99) you want assigned
to the phone number.
Enter an outside phone number or Centrex extension number.
To add more numbers, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Press [ Feature ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ] to exit program mode.
To change a number, follow Steps 1-4.
To Program Special Characters in a Dial Sequence
To insert a . . . Press . . .
Appears on Display as . . .
Pause (1.5 seconds)
[ Hold ]
P
Stop
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[ Mic ]
S
Touch-Tone Enable
[ Transfer ]
T
Recall
[
Spkr ]
R
* An outside number can have a maximum of 20 digits, including special characters.
†
Not available on MLS-6 phones.
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AT&T MLS-34D Specifications

General

Type	Corded
Lines	1
Speakerphone	Yes
Display	Yes
Caller ID	Yes
Headset Jack	No
Call Waiting	Yes
LCD	Yes
Volume Control	Yes
Ringer Control	Yes
Phonebook	No
Redial	Yes
Mute	Yes

Summary

Personal Speed Dial Numbers

Extensions

Making a Conference Call

Joining a Call

Loudspeaker Paging

Group Paging

Telephone Buttons and Indicators

Display

Shows date, time, dialed number, extension number, call duration, programming prompts.

Programmable Buttons

Buttons for one-touch access to features or dialing sequences.

Line/Programmable Buttons

Buttons for primary/secondary lines or programming features.

Speakerphone Operation

How to use the speakerphone feature without lifting the handset.

Volume Control Buttons

Buttons to adjust ringer, speaker, and handset volume levels.

Message Indicator

Indicates when someone signals via Message Light On feature.

Microphone Button

Button to turn the microphone on or off for calls and paging.

Hands-Free Answer on Intercom

Allows answering voice paging calls without lifting the handset.

Feature Button

Used to change settings or access equipment features.

Conference Button

Used to access Centrex conference features.

Transfer Button

Used to access Centrex transfer features.

Hold Button

Used to put a call on hold for later pickup.

Intercom Buttons

Used to place intercom calls to other extensions.

Programming

To Program Buttons

Stores dialing sequences or features on programmable buttons for one-touch access.

To Program Personal Speed Dial Numbers

Assigns two-digit dial codes (80-99) to phone numbers for easy dialing.

To Program Special Characters in a Dial Sequence

Explains how to insert pauses, stops, and other special characters.

Equipment Features

Do Not Disturb

Prevents calls from ringing at your phone; intercom calls get a busy signal.

Exclusive Hold

Places a call on hold so only your extension can pick it up.

Recall

Recalls dial tone to use Centrex features while on a call.

Save Number Redial

Saves the last dialed number for redialing at any time.

Last Number Redial

Redials the last number that was dialed.

Privacy

Prevents other people from joining your current call.

Touch-Tone Enable

Changes dialing for a rotary phone to touch tones for call duration.

Group Pickup

Picks up a call ringing at any extension in the Pickup Group.

Group Calling

Places a ringing intercom call to all extensions in a Calling Group.

Group Paging

Places a voice paging intercom call to all extensions in a Calling Group.

Loudspeaker Paging

Connects you to the optional loudspeaker paging system.

Equipment Feature Using Intercom

Message Light On

Turns on the message light on an MLS- or MLC- model phone.

Message Light Off

Turns off the message light on an MLS- or MLC- model phone.

Call Forwarding

Forwards calls from your extension to a destination extension.

Direct Line Pickup

Accesses a ringing, held, or active call on a line not assigned to your phone.

Call Pickup

Answers a call ringing at a specific extension.

Answering a Call Ringing at Another Extension

For an extension in a Pickup Group

Answers a call ringing at a specific extension within a Pickup Group.

When a line is not assigned to your extension

Answers a call on a specific line not assigned to your phone.

Forwarding a Call

Making An Intercom Call

Ringing

Rings a specific extension by dialing its number.

Voice Paging

Voice pages an extension through the speaker.

Joining a Call

When a line is not assigned to your extension

Joins a call on a specific line not assigned to your phone.

Lights

Light Status Definitions

Defines the meaning of red, green, steady, flashing, and other light indicators.

Help!

Making a Call

To call an outside party

Instructions for calling an outside number on a line assigned to your phone.

To call an inside party

Instructions for calling an inside party (another extension).

Answering a Call

When the telephone is ringing

Basic steps to answer a ringing telephone.

To answer a call on a specific line

How to answer a call on a particular line, especially with button-down operation.

To answer a voice paging call

How to respond to a voice paging call when the microphone is on or off.

If you are already on a call

Steps to take to answer a new call while already engaged in another call.

Transferring a Call

Putting a Call on Hold

To hold so anyone can pick it up

How to place a call on standard hold for general pickup.

To hold so only you can pick it up

How to place a call on Exclusive Hold, accessible only by the originator.

To pick up a held call

Steps to retrieve a call that has been placed on hold.