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USER’S MANUAL
Part 2
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Two-Line Memory
Telephone 272
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© 2000 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. Printed in Mexico. 850003518 Issue 1AT&T 5/00
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CONTENTS INSTALLATION................................. 3 TELEPHONE MEMORY ................... 11 Table/Desk Installation ......................... 4 Directory Card .................................... 11 Wall Installation .................................... 5 Storing Memory Numbers .................. 11 Dialing Memory Numbers................... 11 TELEPHONE OPERATION ................. 7 Dialing Long Numbers ........................ 12 Making a Call ......................................... 8 Er
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INSTALLATION NOTE: To use this product as a two-line phone, you must have either a two-line modular jack, or two separate one-line modular jacks. To use both lines of a two-line telephone, your local telephone company must provide two telephone numbers. 1 Install or replace the batteries (not included). • These batteries are needed to illuminate the line status lights. When battery power is low, the line status lights dim or don’t go on. CAUTION: Always unplug the line cord before installing
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INSTALLATION Table/Desk Installation Follow Steps 1 and 2 above. 3 Connect the long line cord(s) to the telephone. • If you have a two-line wall jack, use only the line cord with the clear modular plugs on each end. Plug one end into the jack labeled L1 OR L1/L2 on the bottom of the telephone. Thread the line cord through the groove on the bottom of the telephone so the set will lie flat on your table. • If you have two separate wall jacks, use both line cords. Insert one end of the cord with
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INSTALLATION 5 Connect the handset to the telephone. Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the side of the phone. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the handset. 6 Check for dial tone. Lift the handset, press L on the base, and listen for a dial tone. Then press l on the base. If you do not hear a dial tone, turn to IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY. 7 Confirm Lines 1 and 2. To determine which line is which, press L on the base and call one of your telephone numbers. If you hear a busy sig
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INSTALLATION 4 Connect the line cord(s) to your modular wall jack(s) and mount the telephone on the wall jack. • If you have a two-line jack, plug the free end of the short line cord into a modular wall jack. Make sure the cord snaps firmly into place. Place the phone on the wall jack mounting studs and pull down until it is held securely. • If you have two separate jacks, plug the free end of the long line cord into the jack where you are not mounting the phone (baseboard jack). Plug the fre
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TELEPHONE OPERATION RINGER Line 1 Volume Control Directory Card Connect a conference call RINGER Line 2 Line 1 Volume Control Line 2 Put a caller on hold Receiver Volume Control Memory locations (may be used to store emergency numbers) Temporary Tone Access numbers in telephone memory Flash Touch Tone or Dial Pulse switch Redial last Program memory number called numbers 7
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TELEPHONE OPERATION Making a Call Press L or l and lift the handset. You can dial your call manually or use the Memory Dialing feature (see “Dialing Memory Numbers” in the TELEPHONE MEMORY section of this manual). Answering a Call Each line has a different ringer tone to signal an incoming call. One of the line status lights will flash to identify the ringing line. To answer a call, press the appropriate line button and lift the handset. To hang up, replace the handset. Line Status Lights Whe
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TELEPHONE OPERATION Switching Between Lines During a Call During a call on one line, you can make or answer a call on the other line by pressing H. You can use the H and line buttons (L and l) to switch back and forth between calls as often as necessary. For example, if you’re using Line 1 and Line 2 rings: 1 Press H to hold Line 1. 2 Press l to answer the other call. 3 Press L to hang up Line 2 and return to your first call — OR — Press H to hold Line 2, and press L to return to your first cal
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TELEPHONE OPERATION To disconnect one party from a conference call and keep the other on the line, press the line button of the call you want to continue. NOTE: If you leave the F button down after a conference call, then dial another number, your call might be completed, but you might hear a busy signal from the other line. Press H, then press each line button until you identify the line being used for your completed call. Flash The F button is useful if you have subscribed to custom calling
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TELEPHONE MEMORY This telephone can store up to 12 telephone numbers (up to 21 digits each). Directory Card Remove the plastic cover from the directory card on the base. Write your telephone numbers in the spaces provided, and write the telephone numbers (or names) that you want to store in each memory location. NOTE: You may choose to store emergency numbers in memory locations. This feature is provided only as a convenience. The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for customer relia
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TELEPHONE MEMORY Dialing Long Numbers There are two ways to dial telephone numbers that are too long to fit into a memory location. Using Two Memory Locations You can store a number more than 21 digits long by dividing it and storing it in two memory locations. See “Storing Numbers in Memory” to store the number in two memory locations. To dial, lift the handset, select a line, listen for a dial tone, then 1 Press and release memory button , or — OR — Press m and the memory location (1–9) f
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If this telephone does not work properly, try the following suggestions before seeking repair assistance. If the telephone still does not work, call 1 800 222–3111. No Dial Tone • Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Check the line cord connections at the modular jack and at the telephone. Also check the coiled handset cord connection at both ends. • Make sure you’ve selected Line 1 or Line 2. • Make sure that Hold is not activated. • Unplug the telephone and conn
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IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Problems with Line Status Lights • Make sure all plugs are connected properly. Inspect the line cord connections at the modular jack and at the telephone. Also inspect the coiled handset cord connections at both ends. • Try replacing old batteries. See the INSTALLATION section of this manual. Telephone Does Not Ring • Make sure the RINGER switches are set to LO or HI. • If there are several other telephones on the same line, try disconnecting some of the other telephones
