User’s manual
ML17939
Two-line corded telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting
Table of contents
Getting started
Quick reference guide ..............................2
Optional backup battery
installation ................................................4
Telephone installation ..............................5
Telephone base installation ..............5
Data port .........................................................8
Installation options .....................................9
Tabletop to wall installation .............9
Wall to tabletop installation .........11
Optional headset ......................................13
Directory card ............................................13
Menu setup
Telephone settings ..................................14
Menu overview .....................................14
Ringer volume ......................................15
Ringer melody ......................................15
LCD language ........................................16
LCD backlight ........................................16
Date and time .......................................16
Key tone ..................................................17
Scroll rate ...............................................17
Call settings ................................................18
Set the primary line ...........................18
Turn automatic line selection
on or off .............................................18
Turn auto speaker on or off ..........18
Choose the preferred mode ..........19
Set home and local area codes ...19
Choose how to store repeat calls
in the call history ..........................20
Select tone or pulse dialing ..........20
Voicemail indicator settings ................21
Voicemail indicator .............................21
Clear voicemail indicator ................21
Turn COVM (central office
voicemail) on or off ......................22
Telephone operation
Basic operation .........................................23
Making, answering or ending
a call ..................................................23
On hook dialing (predialing) ..........24
Clearspeak® dial-in-base
speakerphone..................................24
Switching between the handset,
headset and speakerphone ......24
Temporary ringer silencing ............24
Redial ........................................................25
Auto redial ..............................................26
Options while on calls ...........................27
Volume control .....................................27
Flash/call waiting ...............................27
Mute ...........................................................27
Hold ...........................................................27
Temporary tone dialing ....................28
Switching between lines .................28
Conference calls ..................................28
Two-way recording .............................29
Chain dialing .........................................30
Speed dial
Speed dial memory overview .............31
Speed dial operation ..............................32
Storing a number in a speed dial
location ..............................................32
Reviewing a speed dial number ...32
Editing a speed dial number .........33
Dialing a speed dial number .........33
Deleting a speed dial number ......34