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User’s manu al
TR1909
Trimline® telephone
with caller ID/call waiting
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Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on page 32 of this manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Model #: TR1909 Product name: Trimline® telephone with cal
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Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Your telephone contains the following items: Quick start guide Handset Telephone base with Coiled handset cord telephone line cord and mounting bracket
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User’s manual TR1909 Trimline® telephone with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Memory operation Getting started (speed dial) ..........................22 Product overview ......................1 Handset layout ...........................2 Caller ID operation Screen display messages ......4 Caller ID overview .................23 Installation preparation .........5 Reviewing the call log .........25 Battery installation ...................6 Deleting call log entries .....26 Telephone in
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Getting started Product overview This AT&T TR1909 Trimline® telephone with caller ID/call waiting can be used either in desktop or wall mount position, and requires four AA alkaline batteries (not included) for all functions. The telephone can still operate with limited features when there are no batteries installed. The TR1909 telephone features a 13-number memory for fast dialing and has a call log which can store up to 80 additional numbers with names. It also has a caller ID feature wh
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Getting started Handset layout CALL LIST / IN USE light When the telephone Flashes quickly when is idle, press to display there is an incoming call. caller ID information Flashes slowly when the (page 25). telephone line cord is not plugged into a wall jack or another telephone on CLEAR the same line is in use. Press to exit storing a On when the telephone number in memory, to is in use. exit the call log, or to return to the idle screen OPTION/SELECT anytime without saving the c
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Getting started Handset layout Switch hook When held down, the M1, M2, M3 telephone is in idle mode. When the handset is lifted, press to dial a When released, the number from the telephone is ready to one-touch memory make a call. (page 21). Listening volume Dialing keys Slide to adjust the Press to dial a number. handset listening volume to LO, MED or HI (page 18). PAUSE/REDIAL When the handset is lifted, press to redial MEMORY the last number dialed (page 18). Press to access
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Getting started Screen display messages Screen icons • The telephone line cord is not plugged into the wall jack. • The telephone or another telephone on the CALL# AM LOW 10 : 03 12/01 NEW 01 same line is in use. REP 800-222-3111 LOW The battery power is low. TOTAL 12 NEW 01 CALL# Call number in the call log. NEW The call is new and has not been reviewed. REP Repeat call from the same number. Screen display messages REMOVE ALL? Remove all call log entries. You have reached the end of the -
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Getting started Installation preparation Make sure to install four See page 6 for easy AA alkaline batteries instructions. (not included) before using the telephone. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more
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Getting started Battery installation Before using the telephone, install four good AA alkaline batteries (not included) to provide memory backup, and to enable features such as caller ID and the IN USE light. If good batteries are not installed, the display only works when you lift the handset. When operating in this mode, the display may be dimmer than usual. If you unplug the telephone from the telephone wall jack, or you lose telephone service for over 10 minutes, and good batteries are
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Getting started Battery installation NOTES: • Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not mix alkaline and standard (carbon- zinc) batteries. • When the batteries are installed, the screen shows 12:00 and the clock begins to run. The clock will be set automatically with each incoming call if you subscribe to caller ID service provided by your telephone service provider. If you wish to set the date and time manually, see Time and date on page 16. • Always disconnect the telephone line from th
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Getting started Telephone installation If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. Install the telephone as shown below: 1. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handse
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Getting started Wall installation Your telephone base is ready for desktop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided mounting bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronic retailers. You may need professional assistance to install the mounting plate. To install the telephone base in the wall mount position, make sure that you first
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Getting started Wall installation 3. Rotate the bracket 180 degrees to the wall mounting position. Push the bracket upwards as shown until it clicks into place. 4. Route the telephone line cord through the slot as shown and plug the other end of the cord into a telephone wall jack. To mount the telephone on the wall, position the mounting holes A and B over the telephone outlet mounting studs. Slide the bracket down firmly so the telephone is held securely on the studs. A B DSL filter (not
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Getting started Switching from wall installation to desktop To return the bracket from wall mount position to desktop use, follow the instructions below: 1. Remove the telephone base from the mounting plate. Unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack and remove the cord from the slots under the telephone base. 2. Lift the handset and place it aside. On the telephone base, pull out the handset tab and rotate it 180 degrees. Replace the handset tab back to the grooves until i
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Telephone settings About the feature menu The table on page 13 provides a summary of the feature menu. Use the instructions below to change the setting in the menu: 1. When the telephone is idle, press OPTION/SELECT repeatedly until the screen displays the desired feature. 2. Press or until the screen displays the desired setting. 3. Press OPTION/SELECT within 10 seconds to save your selection and move to the next feature. - OR - Press CLEAR to exit without saving your selection and retu
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Telephone settings Feature summary Default settings are indicated by an asterisk (*). Screen display Function Options Adjust the screen brightness to a comfortable level, from 1 (lightest) to 5 SET CONTRAST 1, 2, 3*, 4, 5 (darkest). The contrast may be different for desktop and wall mount installation. Set the telephone to recognize calls HOME AREA CODE? HAC - ___ from the home area code. LAC 1- ___ Program up to four area codes which LAC 2- ___ LOCAL AREA CODE? may not require dialing 1
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Telephone settings Menu setup Contrast This feature allows you to adjust the screen contrast level for different lighting conditions. 3 1. Press OPTION/SELECT repeatedly until the SET CONTRAST screen displays SET CONTRAST. 2. Press or to select the desired screen contrast level from 1 (lightest) to 5 (darkest). 3. Press OPTION/SELECT to save your selection and move to the next feature. - OR - Press CLEAR to exit without saving your selection and return to idle mode. Home area code Home
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Telephone settings Menu setup 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third digits of your home area code. 5. Press OPTION/SELECT to save the home area code and continue to set the local area code. Local area codes Local area codes are area codes associated with other telephone numbers for which you must dial the area code, but do not need to dial 1. This includes your own area code if you must dial the area code but not 1 to make calls in your own area code. You can program up to four
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Telephone settings Menu setup Time and date This feature enables you to set the time and date to be shown when the telephone is in idle mode. If you subscribe to caller ID service (see About caller ID on page 23), the time and date are set automatically with each incoming call. 1. Press OPTION/SELECT repeatedly until the AM 10:12 1/01 screen displays SET TIME/DATE. SET TIME/DATE 2. When the hour is flashing, use the and keys to scroll through the list of numbers from 1 to 12 to select t
