3.8

Out of 1 Ratings

Owner's of the AT&T Answering Machine 984 gave it a score of 3.8 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    4.0 out of 5
  • Durability

    5.0 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.0 out of 5
  • Performance

    4.0 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    3.0 out of 5
of 145
 
Before you begin
Before you begin
2
Before you begin
Parts list
Your box should include:
Tools needed
You will also need a small Phillips head screw driver to install your phone.
Coiled
handset cord
Power adapter
Two long line cords
Handset
This user’s
manual
Quick
start
guide
Base unit with wedge attached
1
This Quick Start Guide provides basic instructions.For additional
installation options and complete instructions which allow you to use
all features of this phone,refer to your AT&T Small Business System
Speakerphone with Digital Answering System and Caller ID/Call
Waiting 984 User's Manual,Part 2.
Installation
Installation of a DSL splitter may be required to use the advanced
features of this telephone if you have DSL (digital subscriber line)
service.Please see DSL users starting on page 4 of your User’s
Manual,Part 2 for details.
If you are installing multiple phones in your phone system, you must
install and program one set at a time.Each phone MUSTbe assigned
a unique extension number.
Battery installation
Install a 9V alkaline battery (purchased separately) in order to use some features
of this telephone in the event of a power failure.If power fails and a working
battery is installed,all four lines of this phone will work only to answer calls
with the handset or headset,and to dial calls using the dial pad keys and the
one touch or redial features.No other features will work until power is
restored.
1. Remove the wedge from the underside of the base unit.Press
on the tabs and pull the wedge away from the phone.
continued on page 2
QUICK START GUIDE
AT&T Small Business System
Speakerphone with Digital Answering
System and Caller ID/Call Waiting 984
One short line cord
Wallet
card
984CIB_(Rev3)28.04.06 4/28/06 6:28 PM Page 2