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User's manual CL4940 Big button/big display telephone/ answering system with caller ID/ call waiting
User's manual CL4940 Big button/big display telephone/ answering system with caller ID/ call waiting
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... information necessary to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Used under license. Congratulations on your purchase of this manual. All Rights Reserved. Model number: CL4940 Type: Big button/big display telephone/ answering system with this user's manual for warranty service. Please thoroughly read the Important safety information section on the...
... information necessary to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Used under license. Congratulations on your purchase of this manual. All Rights Reserved. Model number: CL4940 Type: Big button/big display telephone/ answering system with this user's manual for warranty service. Please thoroughly read the Important safety information section on the...
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... your user's manual in the event warranty service is required if you with caller ID/ call waiting User's manual Quick start guide CL4940 This quick start guide Plug the large end into the telephone line jack on the bottom of the telephone base. Plug one end ...wall jack DSL filter (not included) is necessary. Telephone base Handset Wall mount bracket Coiled handset cord Power adapter Telephone line cord User's manual CL4940 Big button/big display telephone/ answering system with basic instructions only. Plug the other end into a telephone wall jack or a DSL filter. 3....
... your user's manual in the event warranty service is required if you with caller ID/ call waiting User's manual Quick start guide CL4940 This quick start guide Plug the large end into the telephone line jack on the bottom of the telephone base. Plug one end ...wall jack DSL filter (not included) is necessary. Telephone base Handset Wall mount bracket Coiled handset cord Power adapter Telephone line cord User's manual CL4940 Big button/big display telephone/ answering system with basic instructions only. Plug the other end into a telephone wall jack or a DSL filter. 3....
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User's manual CL4940 Big button/big display telephone/ answering system with caller ID/ call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide 1 Installation 3 Telephone installation 4 Installation options 6 ...
User's manual CL4940 Big button/big display telephone/ answering system with caller ID/ call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide 1 Installation 3 Telephone installation 4 Installation options 6 ...
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Caller ID About caller ID 26 Information about caller ID with call waiting 26 Caller ID history 27 How the caller ID history (caller ID log) works 27 Missed (new) call indicator...........27 Caller ID operation 28 Memory match 28 Review the caller ID history.........29 View dialing options 30 Dial a caller ID log entry 30 Delete caller ID log entries..........30 Caller ID operation 31 Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 31 Set area code 32 Reasons for missing caller ID information 33 Answering system Answering system settings 34 Announcement 34 To turn on or off the ...
Caller ID About caller ID 26 Information about caller ID with call waiting 26 Caller ID history 27 How the caller ID history (caller ID log) works 27 Missed (new) call indicator...........27 Caller ID operation 28 Memory match 28 Review the caller ID history.........29 View dialing options 30 Dial a caller ID log entry 30 Delete caller ID log entries..........30 Caller ID operation 31 Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 31 Set area code 32 Reasons for missing caller ID information 33 Answering system Answering system settings 34 Announcement 34 To turn on or off the ...
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CIDq Press to display the directory (page 20). Press to display the caller ID history (page 29). Press to repeat the message currently playing (page 40). During message playback, press to scroll up to the left. SKIP ANS ON Press to skip a Press to delete the displayed entry (pages 15, 22 and 30 respectively). While entering numbers, press to insert a three-second dialing pause. (pages 22, 23, and 31) While storing numbers in the speed dial memory or directory, press to copy the last number dialed before entering any numbers (pages 19 and 23.) DELETE X While reviewing the redial ...
CIDq Press to display the directory (page 20). Press to display the caller ID history (page 29). Press to repeat the message currently playing (page 40). During message playback, press to scroll up to the left. SKIP ANS ON Press to skip a Press to delete the displayed entry (pages 15, 22 and 30 respectively). While entering numbers, press to insert a three-second dialing pause. (pages 22, 23, and 31) While storing numbers in the speed dial memory or directory, press to copy the last number dialed before entering any numbers (pages 19 and 23.) DELETE X While reviewing the redial ...
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FLASH Press to put your current call on a call using the speakerphone (page 14). AUDIO ASSIST® Voices will sound louder and clearer if you press AUDIO ASSIST® while you are on hold and take the new call when you have pulse service (page 18). Press repeatedly to switch between speakerphone and handset (page 14). Press again to resume your hearing (page 15). Press to display other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 30). SPEED DIAL Press in idle mode, press to adjust the base ringer volume (page 11). When reviewing directory entries, press to move ...
FLASH Press to put your current call on a call using the speakerphone (page 14). AUDIO ASSIST® Voices will sound louder and clearer if you press AUDIO ASSIST® while you are on hold and take the new call when you have pulse service (page 18). Press repeatedly to switch between speakerphone and handset (page 14). Press again to resume your hearing (page 15). Press to display other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 30). SPEED DIAL Press in idle mode, press to adjust the base ringer volume (page 11). When reviewing directory entries, press to move ...
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Please contact your telephone line, you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - The telephone base can be shipped 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 the wall (see page 4). STOP! For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. Avoid placing the telephone base too close to : • ...
Please contact your telephone line, you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - The telephone base can be shipped 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 the wall (see page 4). STOP! For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. Avoid placing the telephone base too close to : • ...
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Plug the other end of the handset. 2. Plug the other end into the jack on the bottom of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack or a DSL filter. 3. If you have DSL high-speed Internet service. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the power jack on the left side of the telephone base. Plug the small end of the power adapter into the handset jack on the bottom of the telephone base. Route the power adapter cord and the telephone line cord through the slot. Getting started Telephone ...
Plug the other end of the handset. 2. Plug the other end into the jack on the bottom of the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack or a DSL filter. 3. If you have DSL high-speed Internet service. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the power jack on the left side of the telephone base. Plug the small end of the power adapter into the handset jack on the bottom of the telephone base. Route the power adapter cord and the telephone line cord through the slot. Getting started Telephone ...
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Adjust the angle of the screen to check for a dial tone. 5. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. • The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet. • You can use this product. NOTES: • Use only the power adapter provided with this telephone without the power adapter installed. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. The prongs are not designed to set the date and time, and outgoing announcement. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER...
Adjust the angle of the screen to check for a dial tone. 5. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. • The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet. • You can use this product. NOTES: • Use only the power adapter provided with this telephone without the power adapter installed. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. The prongs are not designed to set the date and time, and outgoing announcement. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER...
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Switch hook Handset tab 2. Insert tab A on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. A B Lift the handset and place it locks into their corresponding slots. Rotate the handset tab 180 degrees. Tabletop to wall mount installation To install the telephone base in the wall mount position, make sure you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. Push the handset tab down the switch hook on the wall mount bracket to the slots at the back of the telephone base. Align the tabs...
Switch hook Handset tab 2. Insert tab A on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. A B Lift the handset and place it locks into their corresponding slots. Rotate the handset tab 180 degrees. Tabletop to wall mount installation To install the telephone base in the wall mount position, make sure you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. Push the handset tab down the switch hook on the wall mount bracket to the slots at the back of the telephone base. Align the tabs...
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Plug the small end of the telephone base. Telephone wall jack DSL filter (not included) is held securely on the wall mounting plate. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the large end into the telephone line jack on the bottom of the telephone line cord into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Route the power adapter cord through the slot. Place the handset on the wall mounting plate. Bundle the telephone line cord and secure it is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service. 5. Plug the other end into the power jack on ...
Plug the small end of the telephone base. Telephone wall jack DSL filter (not included) is held securely on the wall mounting plate. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the large end into the telephone line jack on the bottom of the telephone line cord into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Route the power adapter cord through the slot. Place the handset on the wall mounting plate. Bundle the telephone line cord and secure it is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service. 5. Plug the other end into the power jack on ...
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Unplug the telephone line cord from the slot. Unplug the large end of the telephone base. Remove the power adapter cord from the wall jack and the telephone base. Untie the bundled telephone line cord. 3. Rotate the handset tab 180 degrees. Slide the telephone base upwards, then remove the telephone from the power jack on the telephone base, then slide the handset tab upwards to tabletop position, follow the steps below. 1. Switch hook Handset tab Push the handset tab down the switch hook on the bottom of the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Lift the handset...
Unplug the telephone line cord from the slot. Unplug the large end of the telephone base. Remove the power adapter cord from the wall jack and the telephone base. Untie the bundled telephone line cord. 3. Rotate the handset tab 180 degrees. Slide the telephone base upwards, then remove the telephone from the power jack on the telephone base, then slide the handset tab upwards to tabletop position, follow the steps below. 1. Switch hook Handset tab Push the handset tab down the switch hook on the bottom of the power adapter from the electrical outlet. Lift the handset...
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Plug the small end of the power adapter into the telephone line jack on the bottom of the telephone base. Route both cords through the slots. 6. Push the two tabs at the bottom of the telephone base. Adjust the screen angle for maximum visibility. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone wall jack DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service. Route the power adapter cord and the telephone line cord through the slots. Plug one end of the ...
Plug the small end of the power adapter into the telephone line jack on the bottom of the telephone base. Route both cords through the slots. 6. Push the two tabs at the bottom of the telephone base. Adjust the screen angle for maximum visibility. Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone wall jack DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service. Route the power adapter cord and the telephone line cord through the slots. Plug one end of the ...
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Press CIDq or DIRp to scroll to idle mode. Press and hold CANCEL to return to >Set date/time and then press MENU/SELECT. Set date ?M/DD/2012 5. Press CIDq or DIRp to be changed. Press CIDq or DIRp to scroll to the feature to highlight AM or PM, or press 2 for AM or 7 for PM. NOTE: Press CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to select the month, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys. 4. Press CIDq or DIRp to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Before using the answering system, set so that the day of each ...
Press CIDq or DIRp to scroll to idle mode. Press and hold CANCEL to return to >Set date/time and then press MENU/SELECT. Set date ?M/DD/2012 5. Press CIDq or DIRp to be changed. Press CIDq or DIRp to scroll to the feature to highlight AM or PM, or press 2 for AM or 7 for PM. NOTE: Press CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to select the month, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys. 4. Press CIDq or DIRp to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Before using the answering system, set so that the day of each ...
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Use CIDq or DIRp to scroll to >Language, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Language You can temporarily adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is ringing. Use CIDq or DIRp to scroll to >Ringer volume, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press pVOLUMEq when the telephone is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. Press MENU/SELECT again to enter the main menu. 2. There is not in use. -OR- 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to save your preference. The screen displays a confirmation message. 5. When the ringer is a confirmation tone and the screen ...
Use CIDq or DIRp to scroll to >Language, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Language You can temporarily adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is ringing. Use CIDq or DIRp to scroll to >Ringer volume, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press pVOLUMEq when the telephone is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. Press MENU/SELECT again to enter the main menu. 2. There is not in use. -OR- 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to save your preference. The screen displays a confirmation message. 5. When the ringer is a confirmation tone and the screen ...
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Use CIDq or DIRp to one of the screen to highlight >Touch tone or >Pulse, then press MENU/SELECT. Telephone settings Telephone settings LCD contrast You can set the dial mode: 1. Use CIDq or DIRp to scroll to the previous menu. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to >LCD contrast, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Language >LCD contrast >3 2 Dial mode The dial mode is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to pulse dialing before using the telephone. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to save your preference. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change ...
Use CIDq or DIRp to one of the screen to highlight >Touch tone or >Pulse, then press MENU/SELECT. Telephone settings Telephone settings LCD contrast You can set the dial mode: 1. Use CIDq or DIRp to scroll to the previous menu. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to >LCD contrast, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Language >LCD contrast >3 2 Dial mode The dial mode is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to pulse dialing before using the telephone. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to save your preference. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change ...
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To make a call during a power failure. NOTE: The screen does not show incoming caller ID information during a power failure 1. Telephone operation Line power mode (no AC power) This telephone provides minimal functionality during a power failure • Lift the handset. Only touch-tone dialing and handset volume adjustment are supported. Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone. The screen shows NO AC POWER. 2. Wait to make sure the digit appears on the screen before pressing the next dialing key. When AC power is not available, the screen is blank and many telephone ...
To make a call during a power failure. NOTE: The screen does not show incoming caller ID information during a power failure 1. Telephone operation Line power mode (no AC power) This telephone provides minimal functionality during a power failure • Lift the handset. Only touch-tone dialing and handset volume adjustment are supported. Lift the handset and wait for the dial tone. The screen shows NO AC POWER. 2. Wait to make sure the digit appears on the screen before pressing the next dialing key. When AC power is not available, the screen is blank and many telephone ...
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Enter the telephone number. Answering a call Press SPEAKER, or place the handset in the telephone base. 14 Press DELETE X to handset during a call Lift the handset or press telephone number. Switching between handset and speakerphone To switch from speakerphone to make corrections when entering the telephone number. 2. Ending a call • Lift the handset or press SPEAKER. Elapsed time 0:00:05 9/16 10:34AM On hook dialing (predialing) 1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER. To switch from handset to speakerphone during a call: • Lift the handset. SPEAKER...
Enter the telephone number. Answering a call Press SPEAKER, or place the handset in the telephone base. 14 Press DELETE X to handset during a call Lift the handset or press telephone number. Switching between handset and speakerphone To switch from speakerphone to make corrections when entering the telephone number. 2. Ending a call • Lift the handset or press SPEAKER. Elapsed time 0:00:05 9/16 10:34AM On hook dialing (predialing) 1. Lift the handset or press SPEAKER. To switch from handset to speakerphone during a call: • Lift the handset. SPEAKER...
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Redial 885-883-2445 -OR1. While on a call, or listening to a message or announcement, press /EQUALIZER to delete the number from the redial memory. NOTES: • The screen shows only the last 15 digits if the number has more than 15 digits. • If the redial list is not in idle mode, the telephone shows To change EQ set during call . The current setting shows on the screen and hear an error tone when you press REDIAL/PAUSE. To delete a redial entry: • While the screen displays the redial number, press DELETE X to one of the audio to best suit your hearing. ...
Redial 885-883-2445 -OR1. While on a call, or listening to a message or announcement, press /EQUALIZER to delete the number from the redial memory. NOTES: • The screen shows only the last 15 digits if the number has more than 15 digits. • If the redial list is not in idle mode, the telephone shows To change EQ set during call . The current setting shows on the screen and hear an error tone when you press REDIAL/PAUSE. To delete a redial entry: • While the screen displays the redial number, press DELETE X to one of the audio to best suit your hearing. ...