AT&T 957 - Manual (Page 6)

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INSTALLATION
6 Connect the line cord to a modular jack.
7 Connect the power cord to a standard electrical outlet
not controlled by a wall switch.
NOTE: When you first plug in the power cord, the screen
displays
WHICH LANGUAGE?. Follow the programming steps on
page 8 after installation is complete.
8 Connect the handset to the telephone.
Plug the coiled cord into the handset jack on the side of the
phone. Plug the other end of the coiled cord into the handset,
then hang up.
9 Check for dial tone.
Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone. If you cannot hear
a dial tone, press VOLUME
+ . If you still do not hear a dial tone, see
the IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY section of this manual.
Your phone will work immediately after installation using the default
feature settings (see “Feature Summary” on page 10).
NOTE: If you subscribe to Caller ID services from your local telephone
service provider, you must follow the instructions in “Set Home Area
Code” for your phone to properly recognize and dial calls (see page 8) .
You may also need to “Set Local Area Codes” (see page 9).
Modular
telephone
wall jack
Standard
electrical
outlet
Power cord
Strain-relief
tab
Telephone
line cord
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