User’s manual
ML17929
Two-line corded telephone
with caller ID/call waiting
Table of contents
Getting started
Quick reference guide .................................2
Telephone installation ................................4
Telephone base installation ..............4
Data port .............................................................. 7
Installation options .......................................8
Tabletop to wall installation ..............8
Wall to tabletop installation ............10
Optional headset ..........................................12
Directory card .................................................12
Menu setup
Telephone settings .....................................13
Menu overview .........................................13
Set date and time ..................................14
Set the primary line ..............................14
Choose the preferred mode ...........15
LCD backlight ............................................15
Ringer volume ..........................................16
Language .....................................................16
Set home and local area codes..... 17
Voicemail indicator settings .................18
Voicemail indicator ................................18
Clear voicemail indication ................18
...............................19
Telephone operation
Basic operation ............................................. 20
Making, answering or
ending a call ............................................. 20
On hook dialing (predialing) ............21
Clearspeak
TM
dial-in-base
speakerphone ..........................................21
Switching between the handset,
headset and speakerphone ............21
Redial ..............................................................22
Options while on calls ...............................23
Volume control ........................................23
Flash/call waiting ....................................23
Mute ................................................................23
Hold ..................................................................23
Switching between lines ................... 24
Conference calls ..................................... 24
Chain dialing...............................................25
Line power mode (no AC power) ...... 26
To make a call during a
power failure ............................................ 26
To answer a call during a
power failure ............................................ 26
Speed dial
Speed dial memory overview ..............27
Speed dial operation ................................. 28
Storing a number in a
speed dial location ............................... 28
Reviewing a speed dial number.... 28
Editing a speed dial number .......... 29
Turn auto ........... 29
Dialing a speed dial number ........... 30
Deleting a speed dial number ....... 30
Directory
About the directory .................................... 31
Directory memory capacity ............31
Character chart .......................................31
Create directory entries ..........................32
Creating a directory entry ................32