Page 3 - Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions ■ Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel Introduction ■ Privacy Information ■ Automatic Security Coding Telephone Components Parts List Installation 1 4 555 6 8 9 ■ Positioning the Base 9 ■ Installing the Base 11 ■ Inserting the Battery Pack 13 ■ Replac...
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions; WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions Follow these basic safety precautions when using your MLC-6 cordless phone. WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock Failure to properly ground this product will result in a risk ofelectrical shock, which can cause serious personal injury. Thisproduct requires a 3-prong AC power...
Page 8 - Introduction; ence for Users with MLS-Model Telephones to use the cordless; Privacy Information
Introduction The AT&T MLC-6 cordless telephone is compatible with your PARTNER™ Plus or PARTNER Communications System. It gives you the freedom of a cordless phone while providing the samefeatures as a corded MLS™-model telephone. The MLC-6 cordless phone is functionally similar to the MLS-6™cor...
Page 9 - Telephone Components; BASE
Page 10 - HANDSET
Page 11 - Parts List
Parts List Along with this booklet, the box should contain the items shown onthis page. If it does not, call the AT&T Helpline at 1 800 628-2888. 8
Page 12 - Installation; Positioning the Base
Installation Important: Before beginning installation, please read and understand “Important Safety Instructions” and “Safety Instructions forInstallation Personnel” at the beginning of this booklet. Be sure the base is unplugged before you begin. Positioning the Base The MLC-6 cordless phone uses r...
Page 14 - Installing the Base
Installing the Base If desk mounting, skip step 1 and steps 3–6. If wall mounting, remove the Plug one end of the modular four screws in the bottom of thebase. Turn the bottom of the base180° as shown above, then screw itback into place. telephone cord into the jack on thebottom of the base. Then ro...
Page 16 - Inserting the Battery Pack
Inserting the Battery Pack R e m o v e b a t t e r y c o v e r If a battery pack is already in from the handset by pressing downon the raised dots and sliding the cover towards you. the compartment, first unplug thebattery cord from the handset andremove the old battery pack.Place the new battery pa...
Page 17 - practice to recharge the batteries at least once daily.
Replacing the Battery Pack When the power in the battery pack for the MLC-6 phone is low, the message BATT appears in the handset display. The life of the battery pack is approximately two years. To order a replace-ment battery pack, see “Ordering Replacement Parts.” To install a new battery pack, s...
Page 18 - will appear in the handset display.
Installing the Flexible Antenna The handset comes with a rigid telescoping antenna installed. Normal operation of the cordless phone requires you to manuallyextend this antenna when making a call. If you prefer, you can use the flexible antenna, which does not need to be extended or retracted. To in...
Page 19 - Filling Out Labels
Filling Out Labels Using a ball-point pen or pencil only, write the followinginformation on the erasable labels and directory card: On the labels above and below thehandset display, first peel offthe protective plastic overlay,then write line numbers orprogrammed features assigned toeach of the outs...
Page 20 - To verify the channels you programmed:
Programming Channels (More Than One Cordless Phone) Channels 0-9 are available to MLC-6 cordless phones. If you use more than one cordless phone, you should program each one to operate on different channels to avoid channel interference. To program channels: 1. 2. 3. 4. Verify that the antennas on t...
Page 21 - Using the Carrying Holster
Using the Carrying Holster The carring holster allows you to carry the handset with youwithout having to hold it in your hand. To attach the holster to yourbelt, simply thread your belt through the holster's belt loop. Thenslip the handset in to the holster. To easily remove the handset from the car...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting; If you have a problem with your cordless phone, you may be able
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your cordless phone, you may be able to solve it by following the procedures listed here. If you cannotresolve a problem using these procedures, call the AT&T Helpline at 1 800 628-2888, 24 hours a day. Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions RANGE i...
Page 24 - Maintenance; To prevent damaging the phone, avoid dropping the base and the
Maintenance Treated properly, your telephone will require no maintenance otherthan periodic cleaning. To clean, wipe the housing with a soft, dust-free cloth. If absolutely necessary, clean it with a soft clothslightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Dry quickly with a soft cloth. To p...
Page 25 - Ordering Replacement Parts; To order replacement parts or optional equipment, call either; Quick Reference cards, see the inside front cover.
Ordering Replacement Parts To order replacement parts or optional equipment, call either AT&T "Sourcebook" Catalog Sales or the AT&T National Parts Sales Center toll free. When ordering, please use the part numbers shown in the table below. Item AT&T Catalog AT&T National Sal...
Page 26 - AT&T Limited Warranty; This warranty applies only if you purchased your telephone
AT&T Limited Warranty What is covered: Any defect in material and workmanship. For how long: One year. What we will do: If your telephone is defective within one year of the date of pur- chase, we will repair it or, at our option, replace it at no charge to you. If we repair your telephone, we m...
Page 27 - What we ask you to do:; If you purchased your telephone directly from AT&T: Call our; What this warranty does not cover:
What we ask you to do: To get warranty service for your telephone you must provide proofof the date of purchase. If you purchased your telephone directly from AT&T: Call our Helpline for complete instructions and details on service. If you purchased your telephone from an AT&T Authorized Dea...
Page 28 - Customer Support; Helplines
Customer Support Helplines AT&T provides these Helplines 24 hours a day to help you program and use your phone: U.S.A. 1 800 628-2888 Eastern Canada and Ottawa 1 800 363-1882 Central and Western Canada 1 800 663-9817 Ontario 1 800 387-4268 Before calling the Helpline, please refer to “Troublesho...
Page 29 - FCC Information; FCC Part 15 Rules
FCC Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules require that yoube notified of the following: FCC Part 15 Rules The AT&T MLC-6 Cordless Telephone has been tested and has been found to comply with FCC Part 15 Rules. These specifica- tions are designed to provide reasonable protectio...