VTech Telecommunications 80-9454-00 DECT 6.0 Cordless Telephone User Manual Part I

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User Manual Part I

Complete user’s manualCL83214/CL83314/CL83414/DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting
Congratulationson your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information section on pages 122-124 of this manual. Please thoroughly read this user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.This telephone meets the California Energy Commission regulations for energy consumption. Your telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box. No further action is necessary.This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets and speakerphones. Visit www.telephones.att.com/headsets for a list of compatible cordless headsets.Model number: CL83214 (two handsets) CL83314 (three handsets) CL83414 (four handsets)Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waitingSerial number: Purchase date: Place of purchase: Both the model and serial numbers of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone base. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service. © 2014 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Printed in China.TCompatible withHearing Aid T-CoilTIA-1083Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used under license.The ENERGY STAR® program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.
Parts checklistYour telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.Cordless handset(2 for CL83214)(3 for CL83314)(4 for CL83414)Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed(1 for CL83214)(2 for CL83314(3 for CL83414)Battery compartment cover(2 for CL83214)(3 for CL83314)(4 for CL83414)Telephone line cord Power adapter for telephone baseTelephone base Battery for cordless handset(2 for CL83214)(3 for CL83314)(4 for CL83414)Abridged User’s manualAbridged user’s manualCL83214/CL83314/CL83414/DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waitingQuick start guideTHIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUTBattery Pack / Bloc-piles :BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.Made in China / Fabriqué en chine CR1349 Telephone base installationThis quick start guide provides you with basic instructions only. For more complete instructions, refer to your Abridged user’s manual provided in the package, or see the online Complete user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals.Quick start guideCL83214/CL83314/CL83414Caution: Use only the power adapter(s) provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.Raise the antenna.Plug the power cord and the telephone line cord into the jacks.Route the power adapter cord through this slot.Plug the large end of the telephone base power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.Plug one end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack or a DSL filter.If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required.Route the telephone line cord through this slot.Charger installationPlug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Complete user’s manual CL83214/CL83314/CL83414 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waitingTable of contentsGetting startedQuick reference guide - handset ........1Quick reference guide - telephone base .............................................................4Installation ..................................................... 7Telephone base and charger installation ...............................................8Telephone base installation ............8Charger installation .............................8Battery installation and charging ....... 9Installation options ................................. 11Tabletop to wall mount installation.......................................... 11Wall mount to tabletop installation.......................................... 12Telephone settingsHandset settings ...................................... 13Ringer volume ..................................... 14Ringer tone ........................................... 14Set date/time ...................................... 15LCD language ...................................... 16Caller ID announce ........................... 17Set speed dial voicemail number ................................................. 18Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator ............................ 18Clear voicemail indication ............. 19Rename handset ................................ 20Key tone ................................................. 20Use caller ID to automatically set date and time ........................... 21Home area code ................................. 21Dial mode .............................................. 22Web address ........................................ 22QUIET mode ......................................... 23Telephone base settings ...................... 24Ringer volume ..................................... 25Ringer tone ........................................... 25Set date/time ...................................... 26LCD language ...................................... 27Caller ID announce ........................... 28Set speed dial voicemail number ................................................. 29Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator ............................ 29Clear voicemail indication ............. 30Rename base ....................................... 31Key tone ................................................. 31Use caller ID to automatically set date and time ........................... 32Home area code ................................. 32Dial mode .............................................. 33Web address ........................................ 33
Telephone operationTelephone operation.............................. 34Making a call ........................................ 34On hook dialing (predialing) ........ 34Answering a call ................................ 34Ending a call ........................................ 35Auto off .................................................. 35Temporary ringer silencing ........... 35Handset speakerphone ................... 36Last number redial ............................ 36Equalizer ................................................. 38Options while on calls .......................... 39Volume control ................................... 39Call waiting ........................................... 39Mute ......................................................... 40Chain dialing ........................................ 41Temporary tone dialing .................. 43Blind transfer ....................................... 43Multiple handset useMultiple handset use ............................. 45Handset locator .................................. 45Join a call in progress ..................... 45Intercom ....................................................... 46Answer an incoming call during an intercom call .............................. 48Call transfer using intercom .............. 49Push-to-talk (PTT) ................................... 50Turn PTT on or off ............................. 50PTT call to a single device ............ 51PTT call to multiple devices ......... 53Answer a PTT call .............................. 55Change a one-to-one PTT call to an intercom call ........................ 56Answer an incoming call during a PTT call ............................................ 56Make an outgoing call during PTT call ................................................ 57End or leave a PTT call ................... 57DirectoryAbout the directory ................................ 58Shared directory ................................. 58Capacity .................................................. 58Create directory entries ....................... 59Create a new directory entry ...... 59Add a predialed telephone number to the directory .............. 60Review the directory .............................. 61Review directory entries ................ 61Search by name.................................. 62Dial, delete or edit directory entries ..................................................... 63Display dial ........................................... 63Delete a directory entry ................. 63Edit a directory entry ....................... 64Speed dial ................................................... 65Assign a speed dial number......... 65Assign your voicemail speed dial number ....................................... 66Reassign a speed dial number .... 66Delete a speed dial number......... 67Make a call using speed dial ....... 67Check your voicemail using speed dial ........................................... 67Caller IDAbout caller ID ......................................... 68Information about caller ID with call waiting .............................. 68Caller ID history ....................................... 69How the caller ID history (caller ID log) works ...................... 69Missed (new) call indicator ........... 69Caller ID operation ................................. 70Memory match .................................... 70Review the caller ID log ................. 71View dialing options ......................... 72Dial a caller ID log entry ............... 72Delete caller ID log entries .......... 72Save a caller ID log entry to the directory ...................................... 73Reasons for missing caller ID information ........................................... 74
Call blockCall block .................................................... 75Add a call block entry ..................... 76Review the call block list .............. 77Save a caller ID log entry to call block list ..................................... 77Edit a call block entry ..................... 78Delete a call block entry ............... 79Block calls without number ......... 79Answering systemAnswering system settings ................. 80Announcement ................................... 80Answer on/off ..................................... 83Voice guide ........................................... 84Call screening ...................................... 85Number of rings ................................. 86Remote access code ........................ 87Message alert tone ........................... 88Message recording time ................. 89About the answering system............. 90Answering system and voicemail indicators ....................... 90Using the answering machine and voicemail together ............... 91Message capacity .............................. 91Voice prompts ..................................... 92Call screening ...................................... 92Call intercept ....................................... 93Base ringer ........................................... 93Temporarily turning off the message alert tone ........................ 93Message playback ................................... 94Options during playback ................ 95Delete all old messages ................. 97Recording and playing memos ......... 98Record a memo .................................. 98Play back a memo ............................ 99Base message counter displays .....100Message counter displays ...........100Remote access ........................................101AppendixAdding and registering handsets/headsets/speakerphones ............103Register a handset to the telephone base ..............................103Deregistering handsets ......................105Deregister all handsets from the telephone base .....................105Alert tones and lights .........................106Handset screen icons ....................106Telephone base screen icons ....106Handset alert tones ........................107Telephone base alert tones ........107Lights .....................................................108Screen display messages ..................109Screen messages .............................109Troubleshooting .....................................112Maintenance.............................................121Important safety information ..........122Safety information ...........................122Especially about cordless telephones .......................................123Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers ...124Pacemaker patients ........................124ECO mode ...........................................124Especially about telephone answering systems .......................124FCC Part 68 and ACTA........................125FCC Part 15 ..............................................126California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions .........................................127Limited warranty ....................................128Technical specifications .....................130DECT 6.0 digital technology .......130Telephone operating range ........130Redefining long range coverage and clarity....................130HD audio ..............................................130Simulated full-duplex handset and base speakerphones ..........130IndexIndex ............................................................131
CHARGE lightOn when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. qCID/VOLUMEPress qCID to show caller ID log when the handset is not in use (page 71).Press to scroll down while in menus.While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call (page 39), or to decrease the message playback volume (page 96).••••/SPEAKERSPEAKERPress to make or answer a call using the speakerphone (page 34).Press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset (page 36).••TONE /a>APress to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call if you have pulse service (page 43).While entering names, press to change the next letter to upper or lower case.•• 1While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory.Press and hold to set (page 18) or to dial your voicemail number (page 67).•• PHONE/FLASHPress to make or answer a call (page 34).During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 39).During message playback, press to call back the caller if the caller’s number is available (page 96).•••REDIAL/PAUSEPress repeatedly to view the last ten numbers dialed (page 36).While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 59).••Quick reference guide - handsetGetting started1
Quick reference guide - handsetpDIR/VOLUMEPress pDIR to show directory entries when the handset is not in use (page 61).Press to scroll up while in menus. While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right. Press to increase the listening volume when on a call (page 39), or to increase the message playback volume (page 96).••••MENU/SELECTWhen the handset is not in use, press to show the menu. While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.•• OFF/CANCELDuring a call, press to hang up (page 35).While in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display, or press and hold this button to exit to idle mode.When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer temporarily (page 35).Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the missed call indicator.••••QUIET# (pound key)Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 72).Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting screen, or to deactivate QUIET mode (page 23).••MUTE/DELETEDuring a call, press to mute the microphone (page 40).When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer temporarily (page 35).While reviewing the caller ID log, the directory or the redial memory, press to delete an individual entry.While predialing, press to delete digits.During message or announcement playback, press to delete the playing message or the recorded announcement.•••••EQDuring an outside call, intercom call, message or announcement playback, press to change the audio quality to best suit your hearing (page 38). Getting started2
3Quick reference guide - handsetMain menuPlay messages (page 94)Answering sys (page 80)Directory (page 58)Caller ID log (page 68)Intercom (page 46)Ringers (page 14)Set date/time (page 15)Settings (page 16)Web address (page 22)•••••••••Using menus:Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.Press qCID or pDIR to scroll through menu items.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm or save changes to a highlighted menu item.Press OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.••••The > symbol highlights a menu item. >Play messagesAnswering sysMain menuGetting startedPUSH TO TALKPress to initiate a one-to-one (page 51) or one-to-group broadcast (page 53).Press and hold to broadcast to a group of system devices (page 53).••Handset side view
Quick reference guide - telephone baseIN USE lightOn when the telephone is in use, or when the answering system is answering an incoming call.On when a handset is being registered.Flashes when there is an incoming call or when all handsets are being deregistered. Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line.••••REDIAL/PAUSEPress repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers dialed (page 37).While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.••PTTPress to initiate a one-to-one (page 52) or one-to-group broadcast (page 54).Press and hold to broadcast to a group of system devices (page 54).••/HANDSET LOCATORWhile the phone is idle, press to page all handsets (page 45).q/VOLUME/pDuring message playback or call screening, press to adjust the listening volume (page 96 or page 92).While in idle mode, press to adjust the base ringer volume.When on a call, press to adjust the listening volume.•••MICMicrophone 1Press and hold to set (page 29) or to dial your voicemail number (page 67).MENU/SELECTWhen the telephone base is not in use, press to show the menu. While in the menu, press to confirm or save an entry or setting. pDIRPress to display the directory when the phone is not in use (page 61). Press to scroll up while in menus and lists. While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right.FLASHDuring a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert.•••••CANCELWhile in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display.Press and hold to go back to idle mode.When the telephone base is ringing, press to mute the ringer temporarily.qCIDPress to display the caller ID log when the phone is not in use.Press to scroll down while in menus and lists.While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.••••••Getting started4
Getting started5Quick reference guide - telephone base•/RECORDPress to record a memo (page 99) or an announcement (page 81)./REPEATDuring playback, press to repeat the playing message (page 95).During playback, press twice to play the previous message (page 95)./SKIPPress to skip a message (page 95)./PLAY/STOPPress to start or stop message playback (page 95).X/DELETEWhile reviewing the caller ID log, the directory or the redial memory, press to delete an individual entry.While predialing, press to delete digits.During message or announcement playback, press to delete the playing message or announcement.Press twice to delete all old messages when the phone is not in use./ANS ON/OFFPress to turn the built-in answering system on or off (page 83).MUTEDuring a call, press to mute the microphone (page 40).When the phone is ringing, press to mute the ringer temporarily./SPEAKERPress to make or answer a call using the speakerphone.••••••••
6Getting startedMain menuPlay messages (page 94)Answering sys (page 80)Directory (page 58)Caller ID log (page 68)Call block (page 75)Intercom (page 46)Ringers (page 25)Set date/time (page 26)Settings (page 27)Web address (page 33)••••••••••Using menus:Press MENU/SELECT to show the menu.Press qCID or pDIR to scroll through menu items.Press MENU/SELECT to confirm or save changes to a highlighted menu item.Press CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.••••The > symbol highlights a menu item.>Play messages Answering sysp qMain menuQuick reference guide - telephone base
Getting started7See pages 9-10 for easy instructions.You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. STOP!InstallationInstall the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (see page 11). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (see the following page). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.Your product may be shipped with protective stickers covering the handset and telephone base displays - remove them before use.For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.Excessive heat sources.Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.Excessive moisture.Extremely low temperature.Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of a washing machine or workbench.•••••••
8Getting startedTelephone base and charger installationInstall the telephone base and charger as shown below.The telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to change to wall mounting, see Installation options on page 11 for details.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONUse only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.••Charger installationTelephone base installationRaise the antenna.Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the telephone jack on the back of the telephone base.Route the power adapter cord through this slot.Plug the small end of the telephone base power adapter into the power adapter jack on the back of the telephone base.Plug the large end of the telephone base power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.Plug one end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack or a DSL filter.If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required.Route the telephone line cord through this slot.Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Getting started9Battery installation and chargingInstall the battery as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after ten hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 130 for battery operating times.If the screen shows Place in charger and flashes, you need to charge the handset without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone for a short time. The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.Battery indicators Battery status ActionThe screen is blank, or shows Place in charger and (flashing).Battery has no or very little charge. The handset cannot be used.Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).The screen shows Low battery and (flashing).Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).The screen shows HANDSET X.Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged, place it in the telephone base or charger when not in use.Step 1Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up as indicated.Step 2Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps every minute. THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUTBattery Pack / Bloc-piles :BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.Made in China / Fabriqué en chine THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUTBattery Pack / Bloc-piles :BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.Made in China / Fabriqué en chine
10Getting startedBattery installation and chargingIMPORTANT INFORMATIONUse only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342/BT283342). To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.••After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset and telephone base will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date/time on page 15 or page 26. To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.After the date and time setting is done or skipped, the telephone base will prompt if you want to set up the answering system. Press MENU/SELECT to start the answering system setup via voice guide. For more details, see Voice guide on page 84. To skip the setup, press CANCEL on the telephone base. SET DATEMM/DD/YY SET TIMEHH:MM --Step 3Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light on the handset is on during charging. Voice guide toset up Ans sys?CHARGE light
Getting started11Installation optionsYour telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, follow the steps below to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. You may need a professional to install the mounting plate.Tabletop to wall mount installation1. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. Unplug the telephone line cord from the wall jack (or DSL filter).2. Press down on the tabs on the wall mount bracket on the telephone base to release it from tabletop orientation.3. Swivel the wall mount bracket down to wall mount position and push it into the telephone base until it clicks into place.4. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Align the holes on the back of the telephone base with the wall mounting plate.5. Slide the telephone base down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.14352
12Getting startedInstallation optionsWall mount to tabletop installation1. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Push the telephone base up to remove it from the wall. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. 2. Swivel the wall mount bracket up to tabletop position and push it into the telephone base until it clicks into place.3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.123
13Telephone settingsHandset settingsUse the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/SELECT on the handset when it is not in use to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the > symbol indicates the selected menu item.3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the highlighted item.NOTE: Press OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Press and hold OFF/CANCEL to return to idle mode. >Play messagesAnswering sys
Telephone settings14Handset settingsRinger volumeYou can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the screen. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press MENU/SELECT again to select Ringer volume.4. Press qCID or pDIR to sample each volume level.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.NOTES:The handset ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls.If the ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls.If the ringer volume is set to off, the caller ID will not be announced and the screen will briefly display Caller ID won’t be announced.Ringer toneYou can choose one of the ten ringer tones.1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Ringer tone, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Press qCID or pDIR to sample each ringer tone.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.•••RINGER TONE>Tone 1>Ringer toneRinger volumeRINGER VOLUME >RingersIntercom>Ringer volumeRinger tone
15Telephone settingsHandset settingsSet date/timeThe answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. The year must be set so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information. You can turn off the date and time settings of the caller ID service and set the date and time manually (see Use caller ID to automatically set date and time on page 21).After a power failure or handset registration, the system prompts you to set the date and time. To set the date and time manually:When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Set date/time and then press MENU/SELECT.Press qCID or pDIR to select the month, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys.Press qCID or pDIR to select the day, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys.Press qCID or pDIR to select the year, or enter the number using the dialing keys, then press MENU/SELECT to move on to set the time.Press qCID or pDIR to select the hour, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys.Press qCID or pDIR to select the minute, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys.Press qCID or pDIR to highlight AM or PM, or press 2 for AM or 7 for PM. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. NOTE: If the clock is not set when a message is recorded, the system announces, “Time and day not set,” before it plays the message.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.SET DATEMM/DD/YYSET TIMEHH:MM -- Ringers>Set date/time
Telephone settings16Handset settingsLCD languageYou can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press MENU/SELECT to choose LCD language.4. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight English, Français or Español, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen prompts Set English/Français/Español as LCD language? 5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.NOTE: If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish, you can reset it back to English without going through the French or Spanish menus. Press MENU/SELECT on the handset in idle mode, then enter 364#. There is a confirmation tone.LCD LANGUAGE>EnglishSet Francais asLCD language?
17Telephone settingsHandset settingsCaller ID announceThe caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to look at the display. When you have an incoming call, the handset and/or base speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the directory or caller ID information. If the caller’s name is private or unknown, the phone number up to the last 11 digits will be announced. If the caller’s phone number is also private or unknown, no information will be announced. The default setting is On.To turn on or off the caller ID announce feature:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Caller ID annc, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight the desired option, then press MENU/SELECT.Set all On/Off - Change the setting for the base and all handsets.Local handset - Change the setting for that handset only.Base - Change the setting for the telephone base only.5. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight On or Off, then press MENU/SELECT. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. If you change the setting to Set all On/Off, the screen shows CID Annc ON/OFF on all HS & BS.NOTES: To use the caller ID announce feature, you must subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider.If you have paired an AT&T TL80133 DECT 6.0 cordless speakerphone to the telephone base, the caller ID announce setting for all devices also applies to the speakerphone. When the setting is On, the speakerphone speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the directory or caller ID information during an incoming call. If the caller’s name is unavailable, the phone number up to the last 11 digits will be announced.When there are up to five handsets registered, the telephone system supports caller ID announce for all handsets. If six or more handsets are registered, the system supports caller ID announce for the first four registered handsets only.This feature does not announce information for call waiting calls.It takes at least two rings for the phone to receive caller ID information and announce it. If the phone is answered before the end of the second ring, the phone won’t have time to announce the caller’s information.Pronunciation of names may vary with this feature. Not all names may be pronounced correctly.Caller ID announce is available in English only.••••••••••HS CID ANNOUNCE>OnCALLER ID ANNC>Local handset LCD language>Caller ID annc
Telephone settings18Handset settingsSet speed dial voicemail numberThis feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy access when you press and hold the 1 key.To save your voicemail number:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Voicemail #, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail access number provided by your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits) when prompted.Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.Press MUTE/DELETE on the handset to erase a digit.Press and hold MUTE/DELETE on the handset to erase all digits.Press REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a three-second dialing pause (a p appears).5. Press MENU/SELECT to save. There is a confirmation tone and the screen displays Voicemail # saved then returns to the previous menu.Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicatorIf you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, this feature provides a visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. New voicemail and the icon appear on the handset screen.NOTES:This feature does not indicate new messages recorded on your phone’s built-in answering system.For more information about the difference between your answering system and voicemail, see page 91.••••••VOICEMAIL #800-222-3111_ Caller ID annc>Voicemail #Voicemail #savedHANDSET 1New voicemail10:21PM 2/11
19Telephone settingsHandset settingsClear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail and the icon; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators:1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Clr voicemail, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows Reset Voicemail Indicator? 4. Press MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication off. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.NOTES:Your telephone service provider voicemail may alert you to new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for more details.For information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone service provider.••Reset VoicemailIndicator?>Clr voicemailRename handset
Telephone settingsHandset settingsRename handset You can edit the handset name for each system handset.1. When the handset is idle, press MENU/SELECT.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Rename handset, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Change the handset name when prompted.Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.Use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 11 characters). Each time you press a key, a character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. See the chart on page 60.Press MUTE/DELETE to backspace and delete a character.Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to delete all characters.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save the setting and return to the previous menu. There is a confirmation tone.Key toneThe handset is set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the key tone volume or turn it off. If you turn off the key tone, there are no beeps when you press keys. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Key tone, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Press qCID or pDIR to select the desired volume or Off.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. ••••Rename handset>Key toneKEY TONE Clr voicemail>Rename handsetRENAME HANDSETHANDSET____20
21Telephone settingsHandset settingsUse caller ID to automatically set date and timeIf you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Follow the steps below to turn the CID time sync feature on or off. The default setting is On. 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to CID time sync, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight On or Off, then press MENU/SELECT to save. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. Home area codeIf you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID log only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the caller ID log. If you dial ten digits to make a local phone call, do not use this home area code feature. If you do, you cannot place local calls from your caller ID log, as they will have only seven digits.To set the home area code:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Home area code, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen briefly shows Only for 7digit dial from CID.4. Use the dialing keys to enter a three-digit home area code. Press MUTE/DELETE to delete a digit.Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to delete all digits. 5. Press MENU/SELECT to save. There is a confirmation tone and the screen shows Area code will not show in CID briefly before returning to the previous menu.•• Key tone>CID time sync CID TIME SYNC>On CID time sync>Home area codeHOME AREA CODE___
22Telephone settingsHandset settingsNOTE: If in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial ten digits to make a local call (area code plus telephone number), you need to delete your home area code and dial out locally from the call ID log. With the home area code displayed, press and hold MUTE/DELETE until the digits are deleted, and then press MENU/SELECT. The home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _ (empty).Dial modeThe dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone. To set the dial mode:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Dial mode, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight Touch-tone or Pulse, then press MENU/SELECT. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. Web addressUse this feature to view the AT&T website address.1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Web address, then press MENU/SELECT.www.telephones.att.com>Web addressSettingsDIAL MODE>Touch-tone Home area code>Dial mode
23Telephone settingsHandset settingsQUIET modeWhen QUIET mode is turned on, the telephone silences all sounds during the set period of time (1-12 hours). However, the handset locator paging tone and any sound-generating operations initiated by users, such as making calls using the speakerphone or setting ringer volume, will sound as normal. After you turn on QUIET mode, this feature activates immediately and the answering system turns on automatically. When QUIET mode is on, the answering system takes calls and records messages without broadcasting them.To turn QUIET mode on:1. Press and hold QUIET # in idle mode to enter the QUIET mode setting screen. The screen shows Quiet: _ _ hours (1-12 hours).2. Use the dialing keys to enter the desired number of hours (1-12) you would like to turn on QUIET mode, then press MENU/SELECT. Your screen briefly shows Answering sys is ON and then Quiet mode on.To turn QUIET mode off:While QUIET mode is on, press and hold QUIET #. The screen then shows Quiet mode is off and you hear a confirmation tone.NOTES:If you change the base ringer, handset ringer, ringer volume, key tone, or caller ID announce features when QUIET mode is on, the sample plays but the feature is still muted after saving the setting.After QUIET mode is turned off or the set period of time has expired, all muted features will be activated again.The PTT function is not available when QUIET mode is on.When QUIET mode is on, the handset does not ring when there is an incoming intercom call, but the handset which initiates the intercom call does have the calling tone as normal. •••••
Telephone settings24Telephone base settingsUse the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/SELECT on the telephone base when it is not in use to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the > symbol indicates the selected menu item.3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the highlighted item.NOTE: Press CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Press and hold CANCEL to return to idle mode. >Play messages Answering sysp q
25Telephone settingsTelephone base settingsRinger volumeYou can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the screen. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press MENU/SELECT again to select Ringer volume.4. Press qCID or pDIR to sample each volume level.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.NOTES:The telephone base ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls. If the ringer volume is set to off, the telephone base is silenced for all incoming calls.If the ringer volume is set to off, the caller ID will not be announced and the screen will briefly display Caller ID won’t be announced.Ringer toneYou can choose one of the ten ringer tones.1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Ringer tone, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Press qCID or pDIR to sample each ringer tone.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.•••>Ringer toneRinger volumep qRINGER TONE>Tone 1p qRINGER VOLUMEp q>Ringer volumeRinger tonep q
Telephone settings26Telephone base settingsSet date/timeThe answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. The year must be set so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information. You can turn off the date and time settings of the caller ID service and set the date and time manually (see Use caller ID to automatically set date and time on page 32).After a power failure, the system prompts you to set the date and time.To set the date and time manually:1. When the telephone base is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Set date/time and then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to select the month, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys.4. Press qCID or pDIR to select the day, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys.5. Press qCID or pDIR to select the year, or enter the number using the dialing keys, then press MENU/SELECT to move on to set the time.6. Press qCID or pDIR to select the hour, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys.7. Press qCID or pDIR to select the minute, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter the number using the dialing keys.8. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight AM or PM, or press 2 for AM or 7 for PM. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. NOTE: If the clock is not set when a message is recorded, the system announces, “Time and day not set,” before it plays the message.SET DATEMM/DD/YYp qSET TIMEHH:MM --p q Ringers>Set date/timep q
27Telephone settingsTelephone base settingsLCD languageYou can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press MENU/SELECT to choose LCD language.4. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight English, Français or Español, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen prompts Set English/Français/Español as LCD language?5. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm and save your preference. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.NOTE: If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish, you can reset it back to English without going through the French or Spanish menus. Press MENU/SELECT on the base in idle mode, then enter 364#. There is a confirmation tone.LCD LANGUAGE>Englishp qSet Francais asLCD language?p q
Telephone settings28Telephone base settingsCaller ID announceThe caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to look at the display. When you have an incoming call, the handset and/or base speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the directory or caller ID information. If the caller’s name is private or unknown, the phone number up to the last 11 digits will be announced. If the caller’s phone number is also private or unknown, no information will be announced. The default setting is On.To turn on or off the caller ID announce feature:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Caller ID annc, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight the desired option, then press MENU/SELECT.Set all On/Off - Change the setting for the base and all handsets.Base - Change the setting for the telephone base only.5. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight On or Off, then press MENU/SELECT. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. If you change the setting to Set all On/Off, the screen shows CID Annc ON/OFF on all HS & BS.NOTES: To use the caller ID announce feature, you must subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider.If you have paired an AT&T TL80133 DECT 6.0 cordless speakerphone to the telephone base, the caller ID announce setting for all devices also applies to the speakerphone. When the setting is On, the speakerphone speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the directory or caller ID information during an incoming call. If the caller’s name is private or unknown, the phone number up to the last 11 digits will be announced.This feature does not announce information for call waiting calls.It takes at least two rings for the phone to receive caller ID information and announce it. If the phone is answered before the end of the second ring, the phone won’t have time to announce the caller’s information.Pronunciation of names may vary with this feature. Not all names may be pronounced correctly.Caller ID announce is available in English only.••••••••BS CID ANNOUNCE>Onp q LCD language>Caller ID anncp q
29Telephone settingsTelephone base settingsSet speed dial voicemail numberThis feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy access when you press and hold the 1 key.To save your voicemail number:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Voicemail #, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail access number provided by your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits) when prompted.Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.Press X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase a digit.Press and hold X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase all digits.Press REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a three-second dialing pause (a p appears).5. Press MENU/SELECT to save. There is a confirmation tone and the screen displays Voicemail # saved then returns to the previous menu.Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicatorIf you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, this feature provides a visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. New voicemail and the icon appear on the telephone base screen.NOTES:This feature does not indicate new messages recorded on your phone’s built-in answering system.For more information about the difference between your answering system and voicemail, see page 90.••••••Voicemail #saved Caller ID annc>Voicemail #p q VOICEMAIL #800-233-3111_BASENew voicemail10:21AM2/11MSG #0
Telephone settings30Telephone base settingsClear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail and the icon; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators:1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Clr voicemail, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows Reset Voicemail Indicator? 4. Press MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication off. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.NOTES:Your telephone service provider voicemail may alert you to new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for more details.For information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone service provider.••Reset VoicemailIndicator?>Clr voicemailRename basep q
31Telephone settingsTelephone base settingsRename baseYou can edit the name for the telephone base.1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU/SELECT.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Rename base, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Change the telephone base name when prompted.Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.Use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 11 characters). Each time you press a key, a character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. See the chart on page 60.Press X/DELETE to backspace and delete a character.Press and hold X/DELETE to delete all characters.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save the setting and return to the previous menu. There is a confirmation tone.Key toneThe telephone base is set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the key tone volume or turn it off. If you turn off the key tone, there are no beeps when you press keys. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Key tone, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Press qCID or pDIR to select the desired volume or Off.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu.••••Rename base>Key tonep qKEY TONEp q Clr voicemail>Rename basep qRENAME BASEBASE_______
Telephone settings32Telephone base settingsUse caller ID to automatically set date and timeIf you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Follow the steps below to turn the CID time sync feature on or off. The default setting is On. 1. When the telephone is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to CID time sync, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight On or Off, then press MENU/SELECT to save. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. Home area codeIf you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID log only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the caller ID log. If you dial ten digits to make a local phone call, do not use this home area code feature. If you do, you cannot place local calls from your caller ID log, as they will have only seven digits.To set the home area code:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Home area code, then press MENU/SELECT. The screen briefly shows Only for 7digit dial from CID.4. Use the dialing keys to enter a three-digit home area code.Press X/DELETE to delete a digit.Press and hold X/DELETE to delete all digits. 5. Press MENU/SELECT to save. There is a confirmation tone and the screen shows Area code will not show in CID briefly before returning to the previous menu.•• Key tone>CID time syncp q CID TIME SYNC>Onp q CID time sync>Home area codep qHOME AREA CODE ___
33Telephone settingsTelephone base settingsNOTE: If in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial ten digits to make a local call (area code plus telephone number), you need to delete your home area code and dial out locally from the caller ID log. With the home area code displayed, press and hold X/DELETE until the digits are deleted, and then press MENU/SELECT. The home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _ (empty).Dial modeThe dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone. To set the dial mode:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Settings, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Dial mode, then press MENU/SELECT. 4. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight Touch-tone or Pulse, then press MENU/SELECT. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. Web addressUse this feature to view the AT&T website address.1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Web address, then press MENU/SELECT.www.telephones.att.com>Web addressSettingsp qDIAL MODE>Touch-tonep q Home area code>Dial modep q
34Telephone operationMaking a callUsing a cordless handset:Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).Using the telephone base:Press /SPEAKERSPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER to access services from your telephone service provider does not affect the elapsed time.On hook dialing (predialing)Using a cordless handset:1. Enter the telephone number. Press MUTE/DELETE to make corrections when entering the phone number.2. Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER to dial.Using the telephone base:1. Enter the telephone number. Press X/DELETE to make corrections when entering the phone number.2. Press /SPEAKERSPEAKER to dial.Answering a callUsing a cordless handset:Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER. -OR-Press any dialing key (0-9, TONE or #).Using the telephone base:Press /SPEAKERSPEAKER. -OR-Press any dialing key (0-9, TONE or #).•••••• Speaker 0:00:306:30AM8/06Telephone operationElapsed time Phone 0:00:306:30AM 8/06Elapsed time
Telephone operation35Telephone operationoperationEnding a callUsing a cordless handset:Press OFF/CANCEL or return the handset to the telephone base or charger.Using the telephone base:Press /SPEAKERSPEAKER.Auto offA call ends automatically when you put the handset in the telephone base or charger.Temporary ringer silencingUsing a cordless handset:Press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily on that handset only. This turns off the ringer without disconnecting the call. The next incoming call rings normally at the preset volume.Using the telephone base:Press CANCEL or MUTE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily on the telephone base only. This turns off the ringer without disconnecting the call. The next incoming call rings normally at the preset volume.NOTE: The telephone base and all handsets ring when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume is turned off on that device.••Ringer mutedRinger muted
Telephone operation36Telephone operationHandset speakerphoneDuring a call, press /SPEAKERSPEAKER to switch between handsfree speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/CANCEL to hang up.The speakerphone on the telephone activates as long as you make or answer calls by pressing the /SPEAKERSPEAKER. Press /SPEAKERSPEAKER to hang up.NOTES:When you use the speakerphone on the handset, the key pad and the /SPEAKER button on the handset are lit. When you use the speakerphone on the telephone base, the /SPEAKER button on the telephone base is lit. The speakerphone uses more power than the normal handset. If the handset battery becomes very low while you are using the speakerphone, the call remains in speakerphone mode until you hang up or the battery becomes depleted. After installing a battery into the handset, the screen may show Low battery. If you use the speakerphone at this time, the battery may become depleted. Follow the instructions in the Battery installation and charging section on pages 9-10.Last number redialEach handset and the telephone base stores the last ten telephone numbers dialed (up to 30 digits each).To view the ten most recently dialed numbers:Using a cordless handset:To display the most recently called number, press REDIAL/PAUSE.To view up to ten recently called numbers, press REDIAL/PAUSE, then qCID, pDIR or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly.The handset beeps twice at the end of the list. Press OFF/CANCEL to exit.••••• Redial #1/10888-883-2445
Telephone operation37Telephone operationUsing the telephone base:To display the most recently called number, press REDIAL/PAUSE.To view up to ten recently called numbers, press REDIAL/PAUSE, then qCID, pDIR or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly.The telephone base beeps twice at the end of the list. Press CANCEL to exit.To redial a number:Using a cordless handset:To dial the displayed number, press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER.-OR-Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER, then press REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to view the redial memory. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the displayed number.Using the telephone base:To dial the displayed number, press /SPEAKERSPEAKER.-OR-Press /SPEAKERSPEAKER, then press REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to view the redial memory. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the displayed number.To delete a redial entry:Using a cordless handset:While the screen displays the desired number, press MUTE/DELETE to delete the number from the redial memory.Using the telephone base:While the screen displays the desired number, press X/DELETE to delete the number from the redial memory.•••••••• Redial #1/10888-883-2445p q
Telephone operation38Telephone operationEqualizerThe handset equalizer enables you to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing.While on a call or intercom call, or listening to a message or announcement, press EQ to select the equalizer setting Treble 1, Treble 2, Bass or Natural (the default setting). The current setting is shown on the handset screen for two seconds.NOTES:If you switch the call between the handset and the speakerphone by pressing /SPEAKER, the audio setting remains unchanged. The current equalizer setting remains unchanged until a new setting is selected. ••Natural6:30AM 8/06Bass6:30AM 8/06Treble 26:30AM 8/06Treble 16:30AM 8/06
Telephone operation39Volume controlUsing a cordless handset:You can set the listening volume to one of six levels. While on a call, press qCID/VOLUME to decrease or press pDIR/VOLUME to increase the listening volume.Using the telephone base:You can set the listening volume to one of eight levels. While on a call, press q/VOLUME to decrease or VOLUME/p to increase the listening volume.NOTES:Handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent.When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps.Call waitingIf you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, you hear two beeps if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press PHONE/FLASH on the handset or FLASH on the telephone base to put your current call on hold and take the new call.Press PHONE/FLASH on your handset or FLASH on your telephone base at any time to switch back and forth between calls.NOTE: Missed call waiting calls are not counted as missed calls. ••••Options while on calls
Telephone operation40Options while on callsMuteUse the mute function to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller cannot hear you. Using a cordless handset:To mute a call:• While on a call, press MUTE/DELETE. When mute is on, the handset shows Muted for a few seconds and MUTE icon displays until you turn off mute. To end mute a call:• Press MUTE/DELETE again. When mute is off, Microphone ON appears temporarily on the handset.Using the telephone base:To mute a call:• While on a call, press MUTE. When mute is on, the telephone base shows Muted for a few seconds. To end mute a call:• Press MUTE again. When mute is off, Microphone ON appears temporarily on the telephone base. MutedMUTE6:30AM 8/06 Microphone ON6:30AM 8/06 Muted6:30AM8/06 6:30AM8/06 Microphone ON
Telephone operation41Options while on callsChain dialingUse this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from the numbers in the directory, caller ID log or redial memory while you are on a call. Chain dialing is useful when you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID log or redial list. Using a cordless handset:To access the directory while on a call:1. Press MENU/SELECT.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Directory and then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired number. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown. To access the caller ID log while on a call:1. Press MENU/SELECT. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Caller ID log, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired number. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown. To access the redial list while on a call:1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to show the most recently dialed number. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired number, or press REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to find the desired number. Press. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown.>Directory Intercom888-883-2445Charlie JohnsonREDIAL #1/10800-360-4121Phone 0:01:20Charlie Johnson6:30AM 8/06
Telephone operation42Options while on callsUsing the telephone base:To access the directory while on a call:1. Press MENU/SELECT. -OR- Press pDIR, then skip to Step 3.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Directory and then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired number. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown. To access the caller ID log while on a call:1. Press MENU/SELECT. -OR- Press qCID, then skip to Step 3.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Caller ID log, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired number. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown. To access the redial list while on a call:1. Press REDIAL/PAUSE to show the most recently dialed number. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired number, or press REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to find the desired number. Press Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown.NOTES:You cannot edit a directory entry while on a call. For more details about the directory, see pages 58-67.You cannot copy a caller ID entry into the directory while on a call. For more details about the caller ID log, see pages 68-74.If you press REDIAL/PAUSE while on a call, you can only view the ten most recently dialed numbers but you cannot erase the entries. For more details about the redial memory, see pages 36-37.Press OFFOFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base to exit redial, directory or caller ID log when on a call.••••REDIAL #1/10800-360-4121p q>Directory Intercom888-883-2445Charlie Johnsonp qSpeaker 0:01:20Charlie Johnson6:30AM8/06
Telephone operation43Options while on callsTemporary tone dialingIf you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing temporarily during a call. This is useful if you need to send touch-tone signals to access your telephone banking or long distance services. 1. During a call, press TONE .2. Use the dialing keys to enter the desired number. The telephone sends touch-tone signals.3. The telephone automatically returns to pulse dialing after you end the call.Blind transferWhile on an outside call, you can transfer the call to a specific device or any device without notifying them.To transfer an outside call from a handset:1. During the call, press MENU/SELECT. 2. Press MENU/SELECT to choose Transfer.If you have one handset and no other registered devices, the outside call is put on hold and your handset shows Transferring call... The telephone base rings and shows Transfer from HANDSET X. If you have other registered device(s) or more than one handset, your screen shows TRANSFER TO: Use the dialing keys to eenter a specific device number (0 for the telephone base, 1-9 for handsets 1-9, TONE followed by 0-2 for handsets 10-12, or TONE followed by # for all devices), or press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired device and press MENU/SELECT. The outside call is put on hold and your handset screen shows Transferring call... or Transferring call to all... The other device rings and shows Transfer from HANDSET X (HANDSET represents the handset name, X represents the handset number).3. To answer the call on the destination handset, press, press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER. To answer the call on the telephone base, press, press /SPEAKERSPEAKER. The initiating handset shows Call transferred and goes to idle mode.••>Transfer IntercomTRANSFER TO:>Handset 2Phone 0:00:126:30AM 8/06
Telephone operation44Options while on callsTo transfer an outside call from the telephone base:1. During the call, press MENU/SELECT. 2. Press MENU/SELECT to choose Transfer.If your have one handset and no other registered devices, the outside call is put on hold and the telephone base shows Transferring call... The handset rings and shows Transfer from BASE 0 (BASE represents the base name).If you have other registered device(s) or more than one handset, the telephone base shows TRANSFER TO: Use the dialing keys to eenter a specific handset number (1-9 for handsets 1-9, TONE followed by 0-2 for handsets 10-12, or TONE followed by # for all devices), or press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired device and press MENU/SELECT. The outside call is put on hold and the telephone base shows Transferring call... or Transferring call to all... The other handset(s) rings and shows Transfer from BASE 0 (BASE represents the base name).3. To answer the call on the destination handset, press, press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER. The telephone base shows Call transferred and goes to idle mode.NOTES:To cancel the transfer and return to the external call before the blind transfer call is answered, press OFF/OFF/CANCEL, PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on your handset, or CANCEL or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on your telephone base.If the other device does not answer the transfer within 30 seconds, the transfer ends and the initiating device rings while showing No response to transfer. If it does not pick up within 30 seconds, the device returns to idle mode and the outside call ends.••••>Transfer Intercomp qSpeaker 0:00:126:30AM8/06TRANSFER TO:> H a nd s et 2p q
Multiple handset useHandset locatorThe handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets. To start the paging tone: Press /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. NOTE: If you press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE on a handset, the ringer of that handset stops, but the paging to the rest of the handsets continues.To stop the paging tone:Press PHONE/FLASH, /SPEAKERSPEAKER, or any dialing key (0-9, TONE or #) on the handset(s). -OR-Press /HANDSET LOCATOR, MUTE or CANCEL on the telephone base.Join a call in progressWhen a handset or the telephone base is already on a call and you would like to join the call, press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on your handset or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on your telephone base. To end the call using a handset, press OFF/CANCEL or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. To end the call using the telephone base, press /SPEAKERSPEAKER. The call does not end until all handsets and the telephone base hang up.NOTE: You can use up to four system handsets and the telephone base at the same time on an outside call. •••45Multiple handset use**Paging**
Multiple handset useIntercomUse the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets, a handset and the telephone base, or a handset/telephone base and a cordless headset/speakerphone (sold separately). You can buy additional expansion handsets (model AT&T CL80114), cordless headsets and speakerphones for this telephone base to expand your telephone system (up to 12 handsets or 10 cordless handsets and two cordless headsets/speakerphones).Using a cordless handset:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Intercom, then press MENU/SELECT.If you have one handset and no other registered devices, the handset shows Calling base. If you have cordless headset(s)/speakerphone(s) or more than one handset, the handset shows INTERCOM TO: Use the dialing keys to eenter a specific device number (0 for the telephone base, 1-9 for handsets 1-9, TONE followed by 0-2 for handsets 10-12, # for a single headset/speakerphone, # followed by 1 or 2 for headset/speakerphone 1 or 2, or TONE followed by # for all devices), or press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired device and press MENU/SELECT. Your handset screen shows Calling HANDSET X, Calling BASE 0, Calling headset or Calling all devices.The destination device(s) rings and shows HANDSET X is calling or HANDSET X is calling all (HANDSET represents the handset name, X represents the handset number).2. To answer the intercom call, press PHONE/FLASH, /SPEAKERSPEAKER or any dialing key (0-9, TONE , or #) on the called device. Both devices now show Intercom. 3. To end the intercom call, one party presses OFF/CANCEL, or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger; or presses CANCEL on the telephone base. The other party hears four beeps. Both devices display The other party hears four beeps. Both devices display Intercom ended. ••Calling Base 0HANDSET Xis callingIntercom 11:35AM 12/02 46
Multiple handset useIntercomUsing the telephone base:1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Intercom, then press MENU/SELECT. If you have one handset and no other registered devices, the telephone base shows Calling HANDSET X. If you have cordless headset(s)/speakerphone(s) or more than one handset, the telephone base shows INTERCOM TO: Use the dialing keys to eenter a specific handset number (1-9 for handsets 1-9, TONE followed by 0-2 for handsets 10-12, # for a single headset/speakerphone, # followed by 1 or 2 for headset/speakerphone 1 or 2, or TONE followed by # for all devices), or press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the desired device and press MENU/SELECT. The telephone base shows Calling HANDSET X or Calling all handsets. The destination device(s) rings and shows BASE 0 is calling or BASE 0 is calling all.2. To answer the intercom call, press PHONE/FLASH, /SPEAKERSPEAKER or any dialing key (0-9, TONE , or #) on the destination handset. Both the base and the handset now show Intercom. 3. To end the intercom call, one party presses OFF/CANCEL, or places the handset back in the telephone base or charger; or presses CANCEL on the telephone base. The other party hears four beeps. Both devices display The other party hears four beeps. Both devices display Intercom ended. NOTES:Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel it by pressing OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base..If the called device is not answered within 100 seconds, or accessing the directory or caller ID log, or is on a call, or is out of range, the initiating device shows No answer. Try again. To temporarily silence the intercom ringer, press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE on the handset, or press CANCEL or MUTE on the telephone base.You can only use one pair of devices at a time to make intercom calls.For cordless headsets and speakerphones, refer to the corresponding user’s manual on how to answer and end an intercom call.If a total of two cordless headset(s) and/or speakerphone(s) are registered to the telephone base, they appear as HEADSET 1 and HEADSET 2 respectively in the intercom menu.••••••••Calling HANDSET XIntercomBase 0is calling47
Multiple handset useIntercomAnswer an incoming call during an intercom callIf you receive an outside call during an intercom call, there is a two-beep call waiting tone.To answer the call, press PHONE/FLASH on the handset or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on the telephone base. The intercom call ends automatically. The party on the intercom call hears four beeps. Other system devices can also answer the incoming call by pressing PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on the handset or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on the telephone base.To end the intercom call without answering the incoming call, press OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.NOTE: For cordless headsets and speakerphones, refer to the corresponding user’s manual on how to answer an incoming call during an intercom call.••48
Multiple handset useCall transfer using intercomUse the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset or the telephone base. You can also share an outside call with another system handset or the telephone base.To transfer or share an outside call using intercom:Using a cordless handset:1. During the call, press MENU/SELECT. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Intercom and press MENU/SELECT.3. Choose the device(s) you would like to transfer the call to using the options from Step 1 on page 46. 4. When the destination device picks up, your handset shows Intercom and the outside call is put on hold. You have the following options: You can transfer the call. Press MENU/SELECT twice to choose Transfer. The handset shows Call transferred. The other device automatically connects to the outside call. You can let the other device join you on the outside call in a three-way conversation. Press MENU/SELECT. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight Share call, then press MENU/SELECT. You can end the intercom call and continue the outside call with your handset. Press PHONE/FLASH on your handset (the ended intercom call party hears four beeps).Using the telephone base:1. During the call, press MENU/SELECT. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Intercom and press MENU/SELECT.3. Choose the handset(s) you would like to transfer the call to using the options from Step 1 on page 47.4. When the destination handset(s) picks up, the telephone base shows Intercom and the outside call is put on hold. You have the following options: You can transfer the call. Press MENU/SELECT twice to choose Transfer. The telephone base shows Call transferred. The other handset automatically connects to the outside call. You can let the other handset join you on the outside call in a three-way conversation. Press MENU/SELECT. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight Share call, then press MENU/SELECT. You can end the intercom call and continue the outside call with the telephone base. Press CANCEL on the telephone base (the ended intercom call party hears four beeps).••••••>Transfer Share call>Transfer Share callp q49
Multiple handset usePush-to-talk (PTT)You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of any device. Press and hold PUSH TO TALK on a handset or PTT on the telephone base to begin two-way communication.Only one device can talk at a time. While talking to another device, press and hold PUSH TO TALK on the handset or PTT on the telephone base. You must release PUSH TO TALK on the handset or PTT on the telephone base, so the other person can respond.Only one PTT session can be active at a time.While PTT is in use between two devices, other devices cannot use the intercom feature but can access the answering system.When you attempt to place a PTT call to another device which is accessing the answering system or on an intercom call or outside call, your device screen shows Not available at this time.NOTE: The PTT function is not available when QUIET mode is on.Turn PTT on or offUsing a cordless handset:1. Press PUSH TO TALK when the handset is not in use. The PUSH TO TALK menu displays.2. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight PTT On/Off, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to choose On or Off, then press MENU/SELECT.Using the telephone base:1. Press PTT when the telephone base is not in use. The PUSH TO TALK menu displays.2. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight PTT On/Off, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to choose On or Off, then press MENU/SELECT.NOTE: The handset or the telephone base screen displays No Incoming PTT when PTT is turned off.••••• PUSH TO TALK>PTT On/Off PUSH TO TALK>PTT On/Offp q50PTT
Multiple handset usePush-to-talk (PTT)PTT call to a single deviceUsing a cordless handset:1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single device. When the handset is not in use:If you have one handset, press and hold PUSH TO TALK.If you have more than one handset:w Press PUSH TO TALK on the handset, then use the dialing keys to enter the destination device number.-OR-w Press PUSH TO TALK on the handset. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight the destination device number, then press MENU/SELECT or PUSH TO TALK.The handset shows Connecting to HANDSET X... (HANDSET represents the handset name, X represents the destination handset number) or Connecting to BASE 0... (BASE represents the base name) for a few seconds. When the connection is made, both your and the destination device screens display Press and hold [PTT] to talk. 2. Press and hold PUSH TO TALK. A chirp indicates your microphone is on. Speak towards the device. Your voice is broadcast to the destination device.While you are speaking, your handset shows PTT To handset: X or PTT To base.3. Release PUSH TO TALK after speaking. Both devices beep once again and the screens show Press and hold [PTT] to talk, then you can press and hold PUSH TO TALK to continue speaking or the destination device can respond (see Answer a PTT call on page 55).4. To end the PTT call, press OFF/CANCEL or place the handset in the telephone base or charger. The handset shows Push to talk Ended.•• PTT Tohandset: X PUSH TO TALK>HANDSET X Connecting toHANDSET X... Press and hold[PTT] to talk51
Multiple handset usePush-to-talk (PTT)Using the telephone base:1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single handset. When the telephone base is not in use:If you have one handset, press and hold PTT.If you have more than one handset:w Press PTT, then use the dialing keys to enter the destination handset number. -OR-w Press qCID or pDIR to highlight the destination handset number, then press MENU/SELECT or PTT.The telephone base shows Connecting to HANDSET X... (HANDSET represents the handset name, X represents the destination handset number) for a few seconds. When the connection is made, both the telephone base and destination handset display Press and hold [PTT] to talk. 2. Press and hold PTT. A chirp indicates your microphone is on. Speak towards the telephone base. Your voice is broadcast to the destination handset.While you are speaking, the telephone base shows PTT To handset: X.3. Release PTT after speaking. Both devices beep once again and the screens show Press and hold [PTT] to talk, then you can press and hold PTT to continue speaking or the destination device can respond (see Answer a PTT call on page 55).4. To end the PTT call, press CANCEL. The telephone base shows Push to talk Ended for a few seconds.•• PTT Tohandset: X PUSH TO TALK>HANDSET Xp q Connecting toHANDSET X... Press and hold[PTT] to talk52
Multiple handset usePush-to-talk (PTT)PTT call to multiple devicesWhen there are multiple handsets registered to the phone system, PTT supports one-to-group calls. PTT supports a maximum of one-to-five calls when one to five handsets are registered, and a maximum of one-to-four calls when six or more handsets are registered. The first four registered handsets will be able to use this feature. Other handsets can only use PTT for one-to-one calls. To call multiple devices:Using a cordless handset:1. You have three ways to call multiple devices. When the handset is not in use:Press and hold PUSH TO TALK until the handset shows Connecting to group...Press PUSH TO TALK. Press qCID or pDIR to choose Group. Press MENU/SELECT or press PUSH TO TALK and your handset shows Connecting to group...Press PUSH TO TALK. Press TONE followed by # (pound key). The handset shows Connecting to group...When the connection is made, both the caller and the destination parties hear a beep. The speakerphones on all other devices automatically activate.2. You need to press and hold PUSH TO TALK when you want to speak. Speak towards the handset. Your voice is broadcast to all devices.3. Release PUSH TO TALK after speaking.4. Any extension can reply (see Answer a PTT call on page 55).•••53
Multiple handset usePush-to-talk (PTT)Using the telephone base:1. You have three ways to call multiple handsets. When the telephone base is not in use:Press and hold PTT until the screen shows Connecting to group...Press PTT. Press qCID or pDIR to choose Group. Press MENU/SELECT or press PTT and the telephone base shows Connecting to group...Press PTT. Press TONE followed by # (pound key). The screen shows Connecting to group...When the connection is made, both the caller and the destination parties hear a beep. The speakerphones on all other devices automatically activate.2. You need to press and hold PTT when you want to speak. Speak towards the telephone base. Your voice is broadcast to all devices.3. Release PTT after speaking.4. Any extension can reply (see Answer a PTT call on page 55).NOTE: After PUSH TO TALK on the handset or PTT on the telephone base is released, the PTT call remains open for a short time. If no one presses PUSH TO TALK on the handset or PTT on the telephone base within ten seconds, the PTT call ends automatically.•••54
Multiple handset usePush-to-talk (PTT)Answer a PTT callYou can respond to a PTT call as described below.When your device receives a PTT call, it beeps and shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk. When the other party is speaking, your speakerphone light is on, and your device shows:PTT From HS X To HS X (the first X represents the initiating handset number, and the second X represents your handset number; a maximum of four handset numbers appear).-OR-PTT From HS X To Base & HS X (the first X represents the initiating handset number, and the second X represents your handset number; a maximum of four handset numbers appear).-OR-PTT From Base To HS X (the X represents your handset number; a maximum of five handset numbers appear).When your speakerphone light is off (the screen shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk), press and hold PUSH TO TALK on your handset or PTT on your telephone base. You will hear a chirp. Speak towards the device.While you are speaking, your device shows PTT To Handset: X (X represents the handset numbers of one or more destination handsets; a maximum of five handset numbers appear) or PTT To Base & Handset: X (X represents the handset numbers of one or more destination handsets; a maximum of four handset numbers appear).Your voice is broadcast to all destination devices.After speaking, release PUSH TO TALK on your handset or PTT on your telephone base. Your device will beep. After the beep, if your speakerphone light is off, you can press and hold PUSH TO TALK on your handset or PTT on your telephone base to continue speaking, or the destination device can respond.1.2.•••3.••55
Multiple handset usePush-to-talk (PTT)Change a one-to-one PTT call to an intercom callYou can convert a one-to-one PTT session to an intercom call. When your device shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk, press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows Intercom.Press MENU/SELECT. Your device displays Calling BASE 0 or Calling HANDSET X. The destination device briefly shows Push to talk Ended and then HANDSET X is calling or BASE 0 is calling. The destination device rings.Press PHONE/FLASH or any dialing keys (0-9, # or TONE ) on the destination handset, or press /SPEAKER or any dialing keys (0-9, # or TONE ) on the telephone base to answer the intercom call. Both devices now show Intercom.To end the intercom call, press OFF/CANCEL on your handset or place the handset in the telephone base or charger, or press CANCEL on the telephone base. Both screens show Intercom ended.Answer an incoming call during a PTT callWhen you receive an outside call during PTT, there is an alert tone.During a one-to-one PTT, press PHONE/FLASH on the initiating or destination handset. The PTT call ends automatically and the outside call is answered.During a one-to-group PTT call, press PHONE/FLASH on the initiating handset or /SPEAKER on the initiating telephone base. The PTT call ends automatically and the outside call is answered.During a one-to-group PTT call, press PHONE/FLASH on any one of the destination handsets, or press /SPEAKER on the destination telephone base. That device answers the outside call. The PTT call continues for the rest of the PTT participants.To leave the PTT call without answering the incoming call, press OFF/CANCEL on your handset or CANCEL on your telephone base. The telephone continues to ring.1.2.3.4.••••56
Multiple handset usePush-to-talk (PTT)Make an outgoing call during PTT callDuring a one-to-one PTT call, press PHONE/FLASH on your handset or /SPEAKER on your telephone base to get a dial tone. The PTT call ends automatically.During a one-to-group PTT call, press PHONE/FLASH on the initiating handset or /SPEAKER on the initiating telephone base. The PTT call ends automatically and you get a dial tone.During a one-to-group PTT call, press PHONE/FLASH on any one of the destination handsets or press /SPEAKER on the destination telephone base. That device gets a dial tone. The PTT call continues for the rest of the PTT participants.End or leave a PTT callFor one-to-one PTT calls, both initiating and destination devices can end the PTT call. For PTT calls to multiple devices, the initiating device can end the PTT call. If any one of the destination devices leaves the PTT call, the call continues until all participants or the initiator hangs up.Press OFF/CANCEL on the handset, or press CANCEL on the telephone base. The screen shows Push to talk Ended. -OR-Place the handset in the telephone base or charger, then the handset return to idle mode.NOTE: After PUSH TO TALK on the handset or PTT on the telephone base is released, the PTT call remains open for a short time. If no one presses PUSH TO TALK on the handset or PTT on the telephone base within ten seconds, the PTT call ends automatically.•••57
About the directoryShared directoryThe directory is shared by all handsets and the telephone base. Changes made to the directory from any device apply to all.NOTE: Only one handset or the telephone base can review the directory at a time. If another device tries to enter the directory, the screen shows Not available at this time.CapacityThe directory can store up to 50 entries, with a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for names and 30 digits for telephone numbers. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly (page 62).If you try to save an entry when there are already 50 entries, the screen shows Directory full. You cannot store a new number until you delete one.Charlie Johnson888-883-2445Directory58
DirectoryCreate directory entriesCreate a new directory entry1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Directory, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight Add contact.4. Press MENU/SELECT.5. Use the dialing keys to enter a telephone number (up to 30 digits) when prompted.Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.Press MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase a digit.Press and hold MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase all digits.Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a three-second dialing pause (a p appears).-OR-Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE then qCID, pDIR or pressing REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to locate the number. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number.6. Press MENU/SELECT to move on to the name.The display shows Number already saved if the number is already in the directory. You cannot save the same number twice.7. Use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters) when prompted. Each time you press a key, the character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. See the chart on next page.Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.Press 0 to add a space.Press MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase a character.Press and hold MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase all characters.Press TONE to change the next letter to upper or lower case.••••••••••ENTER NAMERobert Brown_SavedENTER NUMBER888-883-2445_ Review>Add contact Answering sys>Directory59
DirectoryCreate directory entriesNOTE: The first letter of every word is a capital letter. The remaining letters in a word start as lower case letters as shown in the chart below.8. Press MENU/SELECT to store your new directory entry. There is a confirmation tone and the screen shows Saved. To change the entry later, see page 64.Add a predialed telephone number to the directoryYou can save a predialed telephone number to the directory. 1. Enter the telephone number when in idle mode.2. Follow the steps in Edit a directory entry on page 64.Dialing keysCharacters by number of key presses1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1111 . - ‘ ( ) * # & / ,2A B C a b c 23D E F d e f 34G H I g h i 45J K L j k l 56M N O m n o 67P Q R S p q r s 78T U V t u v 89W X Y Z w x y z 90space 0*#60 800-222-31116:30AM 8/06
DirectoryReview the directoryReview directory entries1. Press pDIR when in idle mode. The summary screen shows briefly and then the first entry in the directory shows. -OR- Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode, then press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Directory. Press MENU/SELECT twice.2. Press qCID or pDIR to browse through the directory. Entries appear alphabetically by the first letter in the name.NOTES: If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits, < appears in front of the telephone number. Press TONE to move towards the end of the telephone number or press # (pound key) to move towards the beginning of the telephone number.If there are no directory entries, Directory emtpy appears briefly on the screen, followed by Add contact? If you would like to add a new contact, press MENU/SELECT and refer to pages 59-60 for instructions on creating a new directory entry. Otherwise, press OFFOFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base to cancel.••61
DirectorySearch the directorySearch by name1. Press pDIR in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory. 2. When an entry appears, press the dialing keys (0-9) to start a name search. The directory shows the first name beginning with the first letter associated with the dialing key if there is an entry in the directory beginning with that letter. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll through the directory. 3. To see other names starting with the letters on the same dialing key, keep pressing the key. The names appear in alphabetical order.For example, if you have the names Jennifer, Jessie, Kevin and Linda in your directory:If you press 5 (JKL) once, you see Jennifer. Press qCID and you see Jessie. If you press 5 (JKL) twice, you see Kevin. If you press 5 (JKL) three times, you see Linda. If you press 5 (JKL) four times, you see 5 and then the directory entry beginning with 5 or the next closest entry after 5.If you press 5 (JKL) five times, you see Jennifer again.NOTES:If there is no name matching the first letter of the key you press, the directory shows a name matching the following letters of the key.If you press a key (0-9) and no name starts with any of the letters on that key, the directory shows the entry matching the next letter in the directory.•••••••62
DirectoryDial, delete or edit directory entriesTo dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the screen. Use Review the directory (page 61) or Search by name (page 62) to show an entry. Display dialTo dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on the handset, or /SPEAKERSPEAKER on the telephone base.Delete a directory entryUsing a cordless handset:To delete the displayed directory entry, press MUTE/DELETE. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm. You cannot retrieve a deleted entry.Using the telephone base:To delete the displayed directory entry, press X/DELETE. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm. You cannot retrieve a deleted entry.Robert BrownDelete contact?Robert BrownDelete contact?63
DirectoryDial, delete or edit directory entriesEdit a directory entry1. When a directory entry displays, press MENU/SELECT. The screen shows EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited. If you only want to edit the name, skip to Step 3. 2. To edit the number:Press the dialing keys to add digits.Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.Press MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase a digit.Press and hold MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase all digits.Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add a three-second dialing pause (a p appears).3. Press MENU/SELECT to move on to the name. The screen shows EDIT NAME along with the name to be edited. 4. To edit the name:Press the dialing keys to add characters (page 60).Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.Press MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base to erase a character.Press and hold MUTE/DELETE on your handset or X/DELETE on your telephone base to erase all characters.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save the entry. There is a confirmation tone and the screen shows Saved.•••••••••EDIT NUMBER888-883-2445_EDIT NAMERobert Brown_Robert Brown888-883-2445Linda Miller888-722-770264

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