ATT CL4940 User Manual

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Telephone operation

Volume control
You can set the listening volume to one of five levels. While on a call, press 
pVOLUMEq to adjust the listening volume. The volume level indicator briefly 
displays on the screen to indicate the setting.
Handset volume
When you are on a call using the handset, press 
qVOLUME to decrease or VOLUMEp to increase the 
handset listening volume.
Speaker volume
When you are on a call using the speakerphone, press 
qVOLUME to decrease or VOLUMEp to increase the 
speaker...

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Telephone operation

Chain dialing
Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from the numbers in the 
directory, caller ID history or speed dial memory while you are on a call. 
Chain dialing is useful when you wish to access other numbers (such as bank 
account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID history or 
speed dial memory. 
To access the directory while on a call:
Press MENU/SELECT.
Press MENU/SELECT again to select >Directory. 
Press CIDq or DIRp to scroll to the...

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Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Audio Assist®
The Audio Assist® feature makes voices sound louder and clearer.
To turn the Audio Assist® feature on:
Press AUDIO ASSIST® while you are on a call using the handset, the screen 
shows Handset volume has increased.
To turn the Audio Assist® feature off:
Press AUDIO ASSIST® again, the screen shows Handset volume back to 
normal. This feature is also turned off automatically after you hang up.
Temporary tone dialing
If you have pulse (rotary)...

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Directory
Directory memory capacity
The directory can store up to 25 telephone numbers and names. Numbers can 
be up to 24 digits and names can be up to 15 characters.
Character chart
Refer to the chart below and use the dialing keys to enter the letters, digits or 
symbols. Press the key repeatedly until the desired character shows on the screen.
Dial Key
Characters by number of key press
123456789
11.,-/&
2ABC2abc
3DEF3def
4GHI4ghi
5JKL5jkl
6MNO6mno
7PQRS7p qrs
8TUV8tuv
9WXYZ9wxyz
00
##
Create a...

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Directory

Press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows Enter name.
Use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters) when prompted. 
Each time you press a key, the character on that 
key appears. Additional key presses produce 
other characters on that key. See the chart on the 
previous page.
Press CIDq or DIRp to move the cursor to the 
left or right.
Press DELETE X to erase a character.
Press MENU/SELECT to store your new directory 
entry. There is a confirmation tone and the screen 
shows...

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Directory

Search by name
Press DIRp in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory. 
When an entry appears, press the dialing keys (0-9) to start a name search. 
The directory shows the first name beginning with the first letter associated 
with the dialing key if there is an entry in the directory beginning with that 
letter. Press CIDq or DIRp to scroll through the directory.  
To see other names starting with the letters on the same dialing key, keep 
pressing the key. The names appear...

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Directory

To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be 
displayed on the screen. Use Review directory entries (page  20) or Search by 
name (page 21) to show an entry.
Display dial
To dial a displayed number from the directory, lift the handset or press 
  SPEAKER on the telephone.
Delete a directory entry
To delete the displayed directory entry, press DELETE X. The screen displays 
Delete contact? Press MENU/SELECT or DELETE X to confirm. The screen 
show Deleted...

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Directory

The telephone system has 10 speed dial locations (0-9) where you can store 
the telephone numbers you wish to dial more quickly. You can store up to 
24 digits in each location. A speed dial number can be selected from the 
directory or caller ID history, or entered directly. Numbers assigned to speed 
dial locations are stored in the directory.
Enter a speed dial number
Press SPEED DIAL when the telephone is in idle mode. 
Press DIRp or CIDq to choose your desired speed dial location...

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Directory

Assign a speed dial number from the directory or caller ID log
When reviewing directory (page 20) or caller ID log 
(page 29), press SPEED DIAL. The screen shows 
Assign to speed dial list? Press MENU/SELECT.
Press DIRp or CIDq to choose your desired speed 
dial location (0-9), then press MENU/SELECT.
-OR-
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to select the desired 
speed dial location (0-9). 
If the speed dial location is empty, the screen shows 
Assigned to speed dial #X (X refers to the speed...

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Directory

Speed dial
Review a speed dial number
Press SPEED DIAL when the telephone is in idle mode.
Press CIDq or DIRp to scroll to the desired location, then press MENU/SELECT.
-OR-
Press the dialing key (0-9) of the desired location.
Dial a speed dial number
When the telephone is in idle mode, press and hold the dialing keys (0-9) to 
dial the corresponding speed dial number.
-OR-
Press SPEED DIAL when the telephone is in idle mode.
Press CIDq or DIRp to scroll to the desired location, then...