User manual AT&T 230

[. . . ] Make sure you choose the correct dialing method (TT/DP); touch tone dialing will not work if you have dial pulse service. Connect handset to base Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset, and the other end into the base. Check for dial tone Lift the handset and listen for dial tone. If you cannot hear a dial tone, refer to "In Case of Difficulty" and try to correct the problem. [. . . ] You will still be able to hear the other person, but anything you say will not be heard. Flash Press then instead of pressing the switchhook to activate custom calling services such as call waiting or 3-way calling. You may have to press other buttons before or after Flash as explained in custom calling instructions provided by your local telephone company. 5 AT&T 230 Quark pdf 7/22/98 12:13 PM Page 7 OPERATION (continued) Ringer Volume The Ringer Volume switch allows you to turn the telephone ringer OFF, or set it to ring at LO or HI volume. You can dial or answer calls normally when the ringer is off. Other telephones in your home will still ring; they are not affected by the switch. Receiver (Handset) Volume The Receiver Volume switch on the side of the handset can be adjusted for a comfortable listening level. The switch has three volume positions. Temporary Tone Dialing Temporary tone dialing is used only when you have rotary service. It allows you access to services that require tone signaling, including some tone-activated computer systems (e. g. , telephone banking). To change from pulse (rotary) to tone dialing during a call: 1. Dial a telephone number with the DIAL Mode switch set to PULSE. Press ; all buttons pressed after this will send tone signals. After you hang up, the phone automatically returns to rotary service. 6 AT&T 230 Quark pdf 7/22/98 12:13 PM Page 8 MEMORY DIALING Memory Features Numbers will remain stored in memory unless you erase or change them by entering other numbers. Capacity: This telephone can store up to 12 different phone numbers, each up to 24 digits long. One-Touch Dialing: Three numbers can be stored in one-touch memory locations. You can dial these numbers by pressing one of the buttons marked with an emergency symbol. Speed Dialing: Nine telephone numbers can be stored in standard speed-dialing locations. You can dial any of these numbers by pressing two buttons. Directory Card: Remove the directory card. Write your telephone number in the space provided. Also write the telephone numbers (or names) that you want to store in each memory location. Reinstall the card and clear plastic cover. NOTE: Numbers programmed into a memory location might not be retained if the telephone has been unplugged from the line jack for a half hour or more. 7 AT&T 230 Quark pdf 7/22/98 12:13 PM Page 9 MEMORY DIALING (continued) Emergency Numbers: You may choose to store emergency numbers in the one-touch memory locations marked with fire, police and medical symbols. However, we recommend that you also write the telephone number on the directory card so that if the memory feature does not function, you can still manually dial an emergency number. If you choose to store non-emergency numbers in these locations, it is important to remember that someone visiting your household may assume that they are dialing an emergency telephone number when they press one of these emergency symbols. NOTE: You may choose to store emergency numbers in memory locations marked with fire, police and medical symbols. [. . . ] Make sure you choose the correct dialing method (TT/DP); touch tone dialing will not work if you have dial pulse service. If you have tone dialing service, you can use either tone or dial pulse mode. If you set the switch to TT, numbers are dialed much more quickly. Telephone Does Not Ring Make sure the Ringer volume switch is not set to OFF. [. . . ]