ATT 993 Corded 2line Speakerphone Instruction Manual

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Avoid placing the telephone too close to:
Communication devices such as: personal computers, computer routers, 
television sets, VCRs, wireless routers (wireless broadband, wi-fi, or 802. ) 
or cordless telephones.
Excessive heat sources.
Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave 
ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
Excessive moisture.
Extremely low temperature.
Mechanical vibration...

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Optional spare battery 
You can purchase a 9V alkaline battery and keep it in the spare battery 
compartment of the telephone base at all times. In the event of a power 
failure and with the optional spare battery installed in the telephone, all the 
telephone functions will work normally until the battery needs to be replaced.  
Remove the mounting bracket from the underside of the telephone base. 
Press the tabs in the direction of the arrows and pull the mounting bracket 
away from...

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Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the telephone and the modular 
wall jack(s).
If there is a single two-line modular wall jack, use only the black 
telephone line cord (4-conductor). Plug one end into the jack labeled  
L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the telephone. Plug the other end into the 
wall jack. Make sure the telephone line cord snaps firmly into place at both 
ends.
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Telephone installation
Two-line modular wall jack
Black telephone line cord (4-conductor) 
If there are...


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Connect the handset to the telephone.
Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side of the 
telephone. Plug the other end of the coiled handset cord into the handset, 
then hang up.
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Telephone installation
Connect the power adapter.
Thread the power adapter cord behind the slot at the back of the 
telephone base. Then plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the 
jack labeled 9V AC POWER on the back of the telephone. Plug the power 
adapter into...

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Data port
If you want to connect another device (such as a modem or a fax machine) to 
the wall jack, use the jack labeled DATA on the telephone. The data port uses 
line 2 only.  
NOTES:
Use only the power adapter supplied or equivalent with this product. To order a replacement 
power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call
 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Be sure to use an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
The power...

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Wall mounting
A wall jack with mounting studs is required for wall mounting. This wall jack 
with mounting studs may be available for purchase from a hardware store or 
consumer electronics retailer and may require professional installation.
Rotate the mounting bracket.
The mounting bracket should be set into the downward position as shown 
below.
1.
Connect the power cord to the telephone.
Plug the smaller end of the power adapter into the jack labeled 9V AC 
POWER on the back of...

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Wall mounting
Connect the handset to the telephone.
Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side of the 
telephone. Plug the other end of the coiled handset cord into the handset, 
then hang up.
Connect the telephone line cord(s) to the telephone and the modular 
wall jack(s).
If there is a single two-line modular wall jack, use only the black 
telephone line cord (4-conductor). Plug one end of the telephone line 
cord into the jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 on...

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Check for a dial tone.
Press LINE 1 then lift the handset, or press SPEAKER and listen for a dial 
tone. Then press LINE 2 and listen for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone, 
see Troubleshooting on page 58. 
Confirm Lines 1 and 2.
Press LINE 1 and dial one of the telephone numbers. If there is a busy 
signal, line 

 is the number you called. If line 2 rings, line 2 is the number 
you called.
6.
7.
Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replac\...

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Optional headset
Make sure the headset is firmly plugged into the headset jack under the 
rubber flap on the right side of the telephone. There is a low pitch (error) 
tone if you press HEADSET when the headset is not plugged in.
For hands-free telephone conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm 
headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. 
To order an AT&T 2.5 mm headset, visit our website at 
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800)...

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Telephone operation
Menu operation
Feature setup, memory programming and a few individual 
feature operations for this telephone use the menus 
shown in the screen display. Use the navigation buttons 
( ,  ,  ,  , and ENTER) to begin, end and move 
through menu operations (for example, FEATURE SETUP).
Press ENTER to activate a menu operation. The first 
menu item for this topic or data will appear in line four 
of the screen.  
When  is displayed on screen, press  or  repeatedly 
to move through...