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AT&T 555-230-769
Issue 1, May 1994
DEFINITY® Communications System
Generic 1, 2, and 3 and System 75 and
System 85
MDC 9000 Wireless Telephone
User’s Guide
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© 1993 AT&T All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Notice While reasonable effort was made to ensure that the information in this document was complete and accurate at the time of printing, AT&T cannot assume responsibility for any errors. Changes and/or corrections to the information contained in this document may be incorporated into future issues. Your Responsibility for Your System’s Security You are responsible for the security of your system. AT&T does not warrant that this product is immune f
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fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f Contents Your MDC 9000 Cordless Telephone………………………………………………1 What the Features Do…………………………………………………………………6 Phone Features ……………………………………………………………6 System Features …………………………………………………………7 How to Use the Features ……………………………………………………………9 Special Instructions for General Use …………………………………9 Conventions Used in Procedure Descriptions ………………………9 Quick Reference Lists …………………………………………………10 Phone Features ………………………………………………………………………11 Answering and Placin
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NOTICE While reasonable efforts were made to ensure that the information in this document was complete and accurate at the time of printing, AT&T can assume no responsibility for any errors. Changes or corrections to the information contained in this document may be incorporated into future issues. TO ORDER COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT Contact:AT&T Customer Information Center 2855 North Franklin Road P.O. Box 19901 Indianapolis, IN 46219 1 800 432-6600 In Canada: 1 800 255-1242 Order: Document No. AT
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fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f Your MDC 9000 Cordless Telephone The MDC 9000 Cordless Telephone has two basic parts, the handset (see Figure 1) and the charging base (see Figure 2). The handset has: d User instructions d Directory card d Flexible antenna d Headset jack d Headset On/Off button d Battery charging contacts d Earpiece volume control switch d Line/programmable feature/intercom buttons/Drop button d LCD display d Status button d Handset On/Off button d Hold button d D
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This portable, cordless telephone is designed to help you use the many features of the AT&T DEFINITY® Communications System Generic 1, Generic 2, and Generic 3, System 75, and System 85. In order to provide you with the freedom of mobility, the MDC 9000 is not connected physically (by a line cord or wire from the handset) to the DEFINITY system (or System 75 or System 85). Instead, the MDC 9000 handset communicates by way of a radio link to its radio base, which connects to the telephone system.
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MDC 9000 Battery Charging Contacts Talk Indicator Handset Ringer Volume Charge Talk Hook Charge Indicator Message Message Indicator Base Ringer Ringer Volume Controls Base Ext. 14 Extension Label BASE Figure 2. MDC 9000 Telephone, Top View of Charging Base b b The handset of the MDC 9000 has the following features as shown in Figure 1, Top View of Handset (the list begins with the antenna and then continues clockwise around the handset drawing): Antenna For receiving the transmissions fro
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Hold Button For placing a call on hold. Dial Pad The standard 12-button pad for dialing telephone numbers and accessing features. Feature Button The Feature button (labeled Feat) is NOT used. Handset Extension Label For writing the extension number (using a pencil or ballpoint pen only). Do not use a felt-tip pen. Transfer Button The Transfer button (labeled Trans) enables you to transfer calls to other extensions or numbers. Conference Button The Conference button (labeled Conf) is used to set
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Figure 2, Top View of Charging Base, shows the following features (the list begins with the Talk indicator and continues clockwise around the drawing of the charging base): Talk Indicator This indicator is lit when the handset is off-hook. (The ON icon on the handset is also lit.) Charge Indicator This indicator is lit when the battery is charging and the handset is properly placed on the base. Message Indicator This indicator is lit when you have a message. (MSG also appears on handset display.
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fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f What the Features Do The following section lists the many voice features that you can use with your MDC 9000 and briefly explains what each one does and how you might want to use it. The features in this guide have been divided into two categories: d Phone Features — Those telephone features that you can use immediately regardless of which communications system your telephone is behind. d System Features — Those features that you can use only with
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d BATT appears when the battery is low. Drop Allows you to disconnect any call or drop the last person you added to a conference call. [The (unlabeled) Drop button is located in the lower right corner of the LCD display.] Hold Puts a call on hold until you can return to it. While a call is on hold, you can leave your telephone to perform another task or pick up a call on another call appearance. Out-of-Range Indication While the set is still active, it gives an audible indication (double beep) a
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Call Forwarding All Calls This Call Forwarding feature is for DEFINITY G1 and G3 and System 75 only. See ‘‘Call Forwarding — Busy/Don’t Answer’’ and ‘‘Call Forwarding — Follow Me’’ for the DEFINITY G2 and System 85 Call Forwarding features. Temporarily forwards all your calls to another extension or to an outside number, depending on your system. Use when you will be away from your telephone and you want your calls forwarded to a telephone of your choice. Call Forwarding — Busy/Don´t Answer This
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fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f How to Use the Features The following procedures give short, step-by-step instructions for using each feature. For your convenience, features are listed alphabetically. Special Instructions for General Use fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f As you operate the features assigned to your telephone, keep in mind the following general rules. d Carefully follow all the steps in the procedure for each feature you are using. d If you receive a
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Quick Reference Lists fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f At the end of this booklet is a set of quick reference lists. Use them to record your feature and trunk codes, Abbreviated Dialing personal list items, and message and attendant extensions. Once you have completed the lists, remove the page from the booklet (tear along the perforation), and keep the lists near your telephone. b b 10
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fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f Phone Features The following features can be used immediately, no matter which communications system your MDC 9000 telephone is connected to. Note: For a description of the Display Information and Out-of-Range Indication on your MDC 9000, see ‘‘Phone Features’’ in the section, What the Features Do. b bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb b c c c c c Answering and Placing a Call bbc cb c cb bbbbbbbbbbbbbb
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fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f To return to the held call 1 Press the line button with the winking display to resume the call or if you have hung up the handset, pick up handset from the base before pressing the line button b bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb b c c c c c Message bbc cb c cb bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbc To retrieve a message 1 See your system manager for instr
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fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f System Features Since your MDC 9000 telephone is connected to a DEFINITY, System 75, or System 85, you may be able to use some of the following features. Check with your system manager to see which of these features have been assigned to your telephone. Special Instructions fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff f The first time you use these procedures, you will need to customize them for yourself by following the directions below. Your sys
