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 or shock such as on top of the washing machine or 
work bench.
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Telephone location
Choose a central location close to a telephone jack and an electrical outlet 
not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone can be placed on a flat surface 
or mounted on a standard wall plate. 
						

							
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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 the telephone base.
Press the tab and pull to remove the battery compartment cover. Insert 
one new 9V alkaline battery (purchased separately) following the polarity 
markings in the battery compartment.
Replace the battery compartment cover.
Pull the mounting bracket up to the upside of the telephone base.
If the telephone is to be mounted on a wall, turn to Wall mounting on 
page 

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If you are using the telephone on a table or desk, turn to Telephone 
installation  on page   0.
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NOTE: If you do not have a spare battery (optional) already installed during a power failure,  you will only be able to make and receive calls from the handset. The ringer will not work      until the power is restored. 
Polarity markings 
						

							
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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 two one-line wall jacks, use both telephone line cords. Insert 
one end of the clear telephone line cord into the jack labeled L1 or L1/L2 
on the back of the telephone. Plug the other end into the modular wall 
jack for Line 
 . Insert one end of the black telephone line cord into the 
jack on the back of the telephone labeled L2. Then, plug the other end into 
the modular wall jack for Line 2. Make sure the telephone line cords snap 
firmly into place at both ends.
Modular wall jack for 
Line Modular wall jack for Line 2
Clear telephone line cord 
Black telephone line cord (4-conductor) 
						

							

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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 an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
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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.
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POWER jack
Slot
Power adapter
Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch 
						

							
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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 adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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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.
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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 the telephone. Route the cord through the slot, 
bundle the cord and secure it with a twist tie if necessary. Plug the other 
end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall 
switch.
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Reverse the handset tab.
Hold down the switchhook, and slide the tab up and out of its slot. Turn 
the tab so that the end with the hook points up, then insert the tab back 
into its slot.
The handset can now be held securely in place when the telephone is wall 
mounted.
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POWER jack
slot
Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch 
						

							
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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 the back of the telephone. 
Route the cord through the channel, bundle the cord, and store it inside 
the bracket. Lift the bracket and put the cord through the hole in the 
bracket. Route the cord through the channel so it comes out at the 
bottom of the phone and return the bracket to the wall mount position. 
Press the mounting bracket until it securely clicks into place. Plug the 
other end of the telephone line cord into the modular wall jack. Make 
sure the telephone line cord snaps firmly into place at both ends. Place 
the telephone on the wall mounting plate and pull down until it is held 
securely.
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Two-line 
modular wall 
jack
L1/L2 
						

							
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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.
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Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replac\
ement 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 adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or under-the-table/cabinet outlet.
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Wall mounting
If there are two separate one-line wall jacks, use both telephone 
line cords. Plug one end of the clear telephone line cord into the jack \
labeled L1 or L1/L2 on the back of the telephone. Plug one end of 
the black telephone line cord into the jack labeled L2 on the back of 
the telephone. Route the cords through the channel, bundle the cords, 
and store them inside the bracket. For line 2, you will need to lift up \
the bracket and put the cord through the hole in the bracket. Route 
the cord through the channel so it comes out at the bottom of the 
phone and return the bracket to the wall mount position. Make sure the 
bracket clicks securely into place. Plug the free end of the telephone 
line cord for Line    into the Line    modular wall jack. Plug the free end 
of the telephone line cord for Line 2 into the Line 2 modular wall jack.\
 
Make sure the telephone line cords snap firmly into place at both ends. \
Place the telephone on the wall mounting plate and pull it down until it\
 
is held securely.
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Modular wall jack 
for Line 
L1
Modular wall jack for Line 2
L2 
						

							
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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) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 
1 (866) 288-4268.
NOTE: If the sound quality of the headset is poor, try unplugging it, and firmly plugging it in again.
Plug 2.5 mm headset into 
the jack on the right side 
of the telephone base 
(beneath the small rubber 
flap). 
						

							
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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 the menu.
Press ENTER to choose the menu item currently 
displayed. This may be a lower level menu, an action, 
or a feature settings screen.
When  is displayed on screen, press  or  to scroll 
through the setting options.
Press  or ENTER to store the current setting 
and show the next option for the feature currently 
displayed. When you successfully change a setting, 
there is a high pitch tone to indicate confirmation.
To return to the main menu, press  or  until the 
screen displays MAIN MENU and then press ENTER.
To exit FEATURE SETUP, press and hold ENTER.
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If you do not press a key to continue menu operations within approximately 30 seconds, the telephone automatically exits the menu.If there is a low pitch (error) tone, repeat the steps to program the feature.
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 PHONE SETTINGS
  LINE   PRIMARY LINE     
Menu
Current Setting
Feature
 FEATURE SETUP
 ONE TOUCH        
Menu topic or data
Menu scroll indicatorMenu item