AT&T 944 Telephone User Manual


 
8
INSTALLATION
Wall Installation
1 Reverse the handset tab.
Hold down the switchhook, then pull the tab out and rotate it
180 degrees. Push the tab down into the grooves so it settles
into position.
3 Connect the handset cord.
Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the jack on the left side
of the phone. Plug the other end into the handset,and hang up.
4 Connect the power adapter.
Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain
a replacement, call 1 800 222–3111.
Plug one end of the power adapter into the jack labeled POWER
on the back of the phone. Plug the other end into a standard
electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
NOTE: The screen will display POWERFAIL the first time you plug in the
phone. Press any key to clear the screen.
5 Check for dial tone.
Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you cannot hear a dial
tone, turn to IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY.
6 Initialization.
As soon as you connect the power cord,the phone runs a quick
self-test and the screen displays Initializing.. for about seven
seconds. When the test is complete,the phone enters an initial
setup mode and the screen displays press PROG to setup
your phone. See FEATURE SET UP beginning on page 13.
NOTE: The phone will run through this same initialization anytime it
is reconnected to AC power (i.e., after a power failure or when the unit
has been unplugged).