AT&T CL82450 - Manual

Directory About the directory ................................ 29 Shared directory ................................. 29Capacity .................................................. 29 Create directory entries ....................... 30 To create a new directory entry ... 30To add a predialed telephone...

CHARGE indicator On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. q CID/-VOLUME Press q CID to show caller ID history (page 36).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...

2 Main menu The > symbol highlights a menu item. >Play messages Answering sys Main menu Play messages (page 43)Answering sys (page 40)Directory (page 29)Call log (page 36) Ringers (page 10)Settings (page 10)Website (page 15) Using menus Press MENU/ SELECT to show the first menu item, Play mess...

3 IN USE indicator On when the handset 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 a handset is being deregistered. Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line. X/DELETE Press...

4 See pages 6-7for easy instructions. You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. STOP! Installation Install 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 mount...

Telephone base and charger installation Install 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 8 for details. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with thi...

6 Battery indicators Battery status Action The 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 until the screen shows Low battery or HANDSET X (at least 30 minutes). The screen shows Low battery a...

7 Battery installation and charging Step 3 Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is on during charging. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT166342). To...

8 Installation options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware...

9 Installation options Wall mount to tabletop installation 1. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. Push the telephone base up to detach it from the wall mount bracket. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapte...

10 Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT when in idle mode (when the phone is not in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press q CID or p DIR to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the > symbol indicates the selected me...

15 Handset settings Website Use this feature to view the AT&T website address. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Use q CID or p DIR to scroll to >Website , then press MENU /SELECT . 3. Press OFF/ CLEAR to cancel. Exiting the menu On the handset, press OFF/ CLEAR to...

16 Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system handset to turn on or off the answering system, set up the announcement message, activate the call screening, or change the number of rings, remote access code and message alert tone. 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press ME...

17 Answering system settings To delete your outgoing announcement: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ SELECT to enter the main menu. 2. Press q CID or p DIR to scroll to >Answering sys , then press MENU /SELECT . 3. Press MENU /SELECT again to select >Announcement . The system an...

19 Toll saver - the answering system answers a call after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages. This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges when calling from out of your local area. 6. Press MENU /SELECT ...

20 Answering system settings Message alert tone When the message alert tone is set to ON , and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off. There is no audible alert at the handset. To change the setting: 1....

21 Making, answering, and ending calls Making a call To make a call: Press PHONE/ FLASH or /SPEA�ER SPEA�ER , then enter the telephone number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your telephone service p...

22 Handset operation Speakerphone During a call, press /SPEA�ER SPEA�ER to switch between handsfree speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/ CLEAR to hang up. NOTES: If you use the speakerphone during low battery mode, the key pad of the handset and the /SPEA�ER SPEA�ER button are lit . The s...

23 Handset operation Equalizer The equalizer feature on the handset 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 (th...

24 Volume control While on a call, press q CID /-VOLUME to decrease or press p DIR /VOLUME+ to increase the listening volume. You can set the listening volume to one of five levels. NOTES: 1. Handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent.2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum s...

26 Multiple handset use Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets. To start the paging tone: Press / HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. NOTE: If you press OFF/ CLEAR or MUTE/ DELETE on a handset, the...

27 Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets. This feature is not available for model CL82100. If you press INT on CL82100 handset, Int requires two handsets displays on the handset screen. Use the handset number to initiate intercom and transfer calls.1. Press INT on your...

28 Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset. This feature is not available for model CL82100.1. During a call, press INT . If you have a two-handset system, the outside call is put on hold and your handset screen shows Calling other ...

29 About the directory Shared directory The directory is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory from any handset apply to all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another handset tries to enter the directory, the screen shows Not available at this time . Capa...

30 Create directory entries To create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press q CID or p DIR to scroll to >Directory , then press MENU /SELECT . 3. Press q CID or p DIR to highlight Add contact . 4. Press MENU /SELECT . 5. Enter the telephone numb...

31 Create directory entries 8. Press MENU /SELECT to store your new directory entry. There is a confirmation tone. The name and the telephone number appear. To change them later, see page 33. To add a predialed telephone number to the directory You can save a predialed telephone number to the direct...

32 Review directory To review directory entries 1. Press DIR p when in idle mode to show the first entry in the directory. Directory empty appears if there are no directory entries. -OR- Press MENU/ SELECT when in idle mode, then press q CID or p DIR to scroll to >Directory . Press MENU /SELECT t...

33 To dial, delete or edit entries To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the handset. Use the directory review or search (page 32) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/ FLASH or /SPEA�ER SPEA�E...

34 About caller ID This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. The available caller ID information will appear after the first or second ring. Information about caller ID with call waiting...

35 Caller ID history How the caller ID history (call log) works The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls in the telephone base. Entries are stored in reverse chronological order. The phone deletes the oldest entry when the log is full to make room for new calls. Th...

36 Caller ID operation Memory match If the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory. For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as Chris if this i...

39 Reasons for missing caller ID information There are occasions when other information or no information shows for various reasons: On-screen message Reason PRIVATE NUMBER The caller prefers not to show the phone number. PRIVATE NAME The caller prefers not to show the name. PRIVATE CALLER The calle...

40 About the answering system Answering system and voicemail Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those left on its built-in digital answering system and those left at your telephone service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in...

43 Message playback If you have new messages, you hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system plays back all the messages (oldest first).When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced. Before each message, you hear the day and time of the reco...

44 Message playback When messages are playing on the handset: Press q CID /-VOLUME or p DIR /VOLUME+ to adjust the message playback volume.Press EQ to adjust the message playback audio quality. Press 6 to skip to the next message. Press 4 to repeat the message. Press twice to hear the previous messa...

45 Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record at a handset. You can record, play back and delete them like incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for others who use the answering system. To record a memo 1. When the handset is in idle mo...

46 Base message counter displays The base message counter shows the total number of answering system messages. See the table below for other message counter displays. Message counter displays 0 No messages. 0 (flashing) You need to set the clock (page 12). 1-99 Total number of old messages and memos...

47 Remote access You can reach your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. To remotely reach your answering system: 1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.2. When the system answers, enter the two-digit remote access code (...

48 NOTES: 1. If you do not enter a valid remote access code, the system answers the call automatically. 2. If you pause for more than four seconds during remote access, you hear a help menu listing all features and commands. If there is no command for another 20 seconds, the call ends automatically....

49 Adding and registering handsets Your telephone can support up to 12 cordless handsets (AT&T model CL80100, sold separately). The handset needs to register with the telephone base before use. You must register each handset separately. The handsets provided within your product box are already r...

50 Deregistering a handset You may need to deregister your handsets if: You have 12 registered handsets and need to replace a handset. -OR- You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets. You must first deregister ALL the handsets, and then register each handset you wis...

51 Alert tones and lights Screen icons Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). Battery status - low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or charger to recharge. Speakerphone - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is off. New voicemail - you have...

52 Alert tones and lights Lights IN USE On when the handset 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 a handset is being deregistered. Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same...

53 Handset display screen messages Screen display messages Already saved The telephone number you have entered is already in the directory. Call log empty There are no entries in the caller ID history. Calltransferred You have transferred an outside call to another cordless handset. Calling HANDSET ...

55 Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 . My telephone doesn’t work at all. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged ...

56 Troubleshooting My cordless handset isn’t performing normally. Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone base. Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical outlet without a wall switch.Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved ...

57 Troubleshooting I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base. 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 p...

58 Troubleshooting Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. ...

59 Troubleshooting The charge light is off or blinking. Make sure you plug the power and line cords in correctly and securely.Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.Clean the cordless handset...

60 Troubleshooting System does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure that the answering system is on. ANS ON should show on the handset and the /ANSWER ON light on the telephone base should be on. • If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when you have new ...

61 Troubleshooting System announces, “Time and day not set.” • You need to reset the system clock (page 12). Outgoing announcement is not clear. • When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the handset. • Make sure there is no background ...

62 Appendix Troubleshooting Common cure for electronic equipment. If the telephone does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): Disconnect the power to the telephone...

63 Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it with care.Avoid rough treatment. Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water Yo...

64 Important safety information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Safety information Read and unders...

65 Important safety information Especially about cordless telephones Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless t...

66 FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:A...

68 Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 . 1. What does this limited warrant...

69 Limited warranty 5. How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service, visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 . NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual; a check of the PRODUCT’s controls and features may save yo...

70 Technical specifications Operation Operating time* Talk time (cordless handset) Up to seven hours Talk time (cordless handset speakerphone) Up to five hours Standby Up to seven days * Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. DECT 6.0 digital technology The AT&...

72 Index M Maintenance, 63Making calls, 21Memory match, 36Memos, 45Message Alert tone, 20Counter display, 46Playback, 43-44 Mute, 24 N Names Enter into directory, 30Search for, 32 Number of rings, 18-19 O On hook dialing, 21Outgoing announcement, 16-17 P Paging tone, 26Phonebook, see directory, 29-3...

Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch-tone telephone. Remote access wallet card Fold here. Cut along dotted line. Action Remote command Play all messages .................. 1 Play new messages ............... 2 Delete the message .......