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User’s manual
ML17939/ML17959
Two-line corded telephone/
answering system 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 Important safety information on page 67 of this user’s manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information you need 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 #: ML17939/ML17959 Type: Two-line corded telephone/an
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Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Telephone base Handset with coiled Power adapter handset cord Telephone line cords: clear Mounting bracket (2-conductor) and black (4-conductor) /ML17959 /ML17959 Replacement User’s manual Quick start guide directory card
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User’s manual ML17939/ML17959 Two-line corded telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Answering system settings ..................21 Getting started Answer on/off ......................................21 Quick reference guide ..............................2 Announcement selection ................21 Optional backup battery Announcement A and B ..................22 installation ................................................4 Telephone installation ...........
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Hold ...........................................................33 Saving a call history entry to the directory ....................................49 Temporary tone dialing ....................34 Saving a call history entry to a Switching between lines .................34 speed dial location .......................50 Conference calls ..................................34 Reasons for missing caller ID Two-way recording .............................35 information ..............................
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Getting started Installation preparation You must install the power See pages 6-7 for easy adapter before using the instructions. telephone. If you subscribe to high speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between each telephone line cord and telephone wall jack (pages 6 and 7). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information ab
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Get Getting st ting start arted ed Quick reference guide DELETE ENTER Press to delete the displayed directory, or call history entry (pages 44 Press to select and 48). a menu item or to save a setting Press to backspace and erase a digit or character (pages 38 and 42). (page 14). During message playback, press to delete the message currently playing (page 54). When the telephone is idle, press to delete all old messages (page 55). DIR Press to enter the directory (page 42). MENu Press to
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Getting started Quick reference guide f LASh PAuSE During a call, press to answer an incoming call Press to insert a two-second when you receive a call waiting alert (page 33). dialing pause in a number stored in the directory or speed dial memory (pages 38 and 42). (AuTo) REDIAL DISP DIAL Press to dial the last number dialed when the telephone is off hook Press to dial the number (page 31). currently displayed (page 30). When the telephone is idle, press to display the last five number
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Getting started Optional backup battery installation Install three AA alkaline batteries (purchased separately) to use this telephone in the event of a power failure. If power fails with working batteries installed, all functions work properly except for the display illumination. If power fails and no batteries are installed, you can make or answer calls on line 1 using only the handset. Last number redial and speed dialing are also supported, but the screen display will be dimmer than usua
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Getting started Telephone installation Telephone base installation 1. Install the mounting bracket for tabletop use. a b option 1: Insert the tabs into slots and to install your telephone in A B a low tabletop position. Press the flexible tabs and on the mounting bracket until it clicks into place. B A A option 1: Low tabletop position o ption 2: Rotate the mounting bracket 180 degrees. Insert the tabs into slots c d and to install your telephone in a high tabletop position. Press th
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Getting started Telephone installation 2. Connect the telephone line cord(s) and the power cord to the telephone base. If you subscribe to high speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between each telephone line cord and 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. option 1: If you have
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Getting started Telephone installation option 2: If you have two one-line wall jacks, install your telephone base as shown below. Plug the other end of Plug the other end of the black telephone the clear telephone line cord (2-conductor) line cord (4-conductor) into the wall jack. into the wall jack. L1 L2 Plug the large end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet If you have DSL not controlled by high speed Internet a wall switch. service, a DSL filter (not included) is req
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Getting started Data port If you want to connect another device (such as a modem or fax machine) to the wall jack, use the jack labeled DATA on the back of the telephone base. The data port uses line 2 only. DATA port 8
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Getting started Installation options If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, connect the telephone base to 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 electronics retailers. Professional assistance may be required to install the mounting plate. Tabletop to wall installation To install your telephone base in the wall installation position, make sure you first unplug the power adapter fr
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Getting started Installation options 3. Plug the coiled handset cord into the handset and the telephone base. Plug the small end of the power adapter cord into the power jack on the back of the telephone base. 4. Plug the telephone line cords into the wall jacks. option 1: If you have a single two-line wall jack, use only the black telephone line cord (4-conductor). Plug one end of the black telephone line cord into the jack labeled LINE 1/L1+L2 on the back of the telephone base. Plug th
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Getting started Installation options 5. Wrap the telephone line cord as show below. Mount the telephone on the mounting plate until it is held securely into position. Plug the large end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. w all to tabletop installation To return the telephone base from wall installation to tabletop position: 1. Unwrap the telephone line cord. Remove the telephone base from the wall. Unplug the telephone line cord from the telephone
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Getting started Installation options 2. Hold down the switch hook on the telephone base, then slide the handset tab upwards to remove it from the slot. Rotate the handset tab 180 degrees. Push the handset tab down into the slot until it locks into position. Switch hook 3. Follow the steps in Telephone base installation on pages 5-7 to install your telephone for tabletop use. 12
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Getting started Optional headset You can use this telephone hands free when you install any industry standard 2.5mm corded telephone headset (purchased separately). The telephone plays an error tone if you press hEADSET when a headset is not plugged into the headset jack. For best results, use an AT&T 2.5mm headset. To order an AT&T 2.5mm headset, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Plug a 2.5mm headset into the jack on
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Menu setup Telephone settings Menu overview Use the menus to change the telephone settings. 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENu to enter the main menu. 2. Press or to scroll to the feature to be changed. Press ENTER. 3. Press or to scroll to the desired settings. 4. Press ENTER to save your selection. The telephone plays a confirmation tone and returns to the previous menu. Press /REPEAT to go back to the previous menu. To exit without making changes, press CANCEL. -o R- Press and
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Menu setup Telephone settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level (1-6) or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, Ringer muted appears on the screen. PHONE SETTINGS PHONE SETTINGS 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENu. Ringers Ringers 2. Press or to scroll to Phone settings. Press ENTER. LCD language LCD language LCD backlight LCD backlight 3. Press or to scroll to Ringers. Press ENTER. 4. Press or to scroll to Ringer volume. Press ENTER. RINGERS RINGERS 5. Press
