AT T ML17929 Two-line Corded Telephone with Caller ID/Call Waiting User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- AT&T
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AT T ML17929 Two-line Corded Telephone with Caller ID/Call Waiting
Installation preparation
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 3 and 4). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the telephone base display – remove it before use. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800-222-3111. In Canada, dial 1866-288-4268.
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
- Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or cordless telephones.
- Excessive heat sources.
- Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
- Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
- Excessive moisture.
- Extremely low temperature.
- Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a washing machine or work bench.
This quick start guide provides basic instructions. For additional installation options and complete instructions that enable you to use all features of this telephone, refer to your AT&T ML17929 Two-line corded telephone with caller ID/call waiting user’s manual.
Telephone installation
Telephone base installation
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Install the mounting bracket for tabletop use.
Option 1: To install your telephone in a low tabletop position, insert the fixed tabs of the mounting bracket into the slots labeled a. Press the flexible tabs into the slots labeled b until they click into place.
Option
2: To install your telephone in a high tabletop position, insert the fixed
tabs of the mounting bracket into the slots labeled b. Press the flexible tabs
into the slots labeled a until they click into place.
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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 a two-line wall jack, install your telephone base, as shown below.
NOTES:
Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 800-222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866-288-4268.
The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
Option 2: If you have two one-line wall jacks, install your telephone base, as shown below
Quick reference guide
Basic operation
By default, the telephone is set to use line 1 for making calls. When you answer a call, the telephone automatically selects the ringing line.
Making, answering or ending a call
- Press SPEAKER to use the primary line. -OR- To override automatic line selection, press SPEAKER , then press LINE 1 or LINE 2. -OR- If you choose speakerphone in Choose the preferred mode (see user’s manual), press LINE 1 or LINE 2 directly to activate the speakerphone.
- Wait for a dial tone, then dial the telephone number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).
- Press SPEAKER to hang up.
To make a call with the handset:
- Lift the handset to use the primary line. -OR- Lift the handset, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to override automatic line selection.
- Wait for a dial tone, then dial the number.
- Place the handset on the telephone base to hang up.
To make a call with the corded headset:
- Make sure the corded headset is connected to the telephone base. Press HEADSET on the telephone base to use the primary line. -OR- Press HEADSET, then press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to override automatic line selection. -OR- If you chose Headset in Choose the preferred mode (see user’s manual), press LINE 1 or LINE 2 directly to activate the headset.
- Wait for a dial tone, then dial the number.
- Press HEADSET to hang up.
To answer a call:
Lift the handset, or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR- Press the LINE button of
the ringing line to answer the call with the preferred mode.
On hook dialing (predialing)
- Use the dialing keys to enter a telephone number. Press REMOVE to make corrections when entering the telephone number. Lift the handset, or press SPEAKER or HEADSET. -OR-
- Press LINE 1 or LINE 2 to override automatic line selection and dial the number using your preferred mode.
ClearspeakTM dial-in-base speakerphone
During a call using the handset, press SPEAKER , then hang up the handset.
This allows you to use the telephone hands free and lets more people
participate in the conversation.
Switching between the handset, headset and speakerphone
To switch from the handset to speakerphone:
While on a call using the handset, press SPEAKER , then hang up the handset.
To switch from the handset to headset:
While on a call using the handset, press HEADSET (make sure a headset is
firmly plugged in), then hang up the handset.
To switch from the speakerphone to handset:
While on a call using the speakerphone, lift the handset.
To switch from the speakerphone to headset:
While on a call using the speakerphone, press HEADSET (make sure a headset is
firmly plugged in).
To switch from the headset to speakerphone:
While on a call using the headset, press SPEAKER .
To switch from the headset to handset:
While on a call using the headset, lift the handset.