AT&T TL71308 - Manual

2 CID Press to display caller ID information (page 36). DIR Press to display directory entries (page 30). PHONE/FLASH Press to make or answer a call.During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (page 17). MUTE/REMOVE During a call, press to mute microphone (page 18)....

3 IN USE On when handset is in use, or when you are registering a handset.Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line, or you are deregistering handset(s) from the telephone base.Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. • • • VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicem...

4 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 sou...

5 WALL WALL DESK DESK Getting started Telephone base installation If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter will prevent noise and call...

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the power adapter 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 . 2. The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical o...

7 Getting started Battery installation & charging Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base or additional charger when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for a...

8 Getting started Battery installation & charging Charge the handset by placing the handset face up in the telephone base or in the additional charger. The CHARGE light will be on when charging. Step 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the battery supplied with this product. To order a replacement ...

9 Plug a 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of the handset. Lift the rubber flap here. For handsfree headset conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. To purchase a headset, visit our website at www.telepho...

10 WALL WALL DESK DESK Getting started Installation options NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions. The telephone base comes with the mounting bracket already installed for desktop use. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting p...

11 2. Plug the telephone line cord and power adapter into the telephone base. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord, and secure them with a twist tie before placing them in the bracket channels. 4. Plug the power adapter and telephone line cord into the wall outlets, then align the m...

12 Getting started Installation options Wall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop position. DESK DESK DESK DESK Side view 1. Make sure that you unplug the power adapter and telephone line cord from the wall outlets before you begin. 2. Un...

13 4. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone base and telephone wall jack, then plug the power adapter plug into the telephone base and an electrical wall outlet not controlled by a wall switch (see page 5) and place the cords in the bracket channels. Getting started Installation options Wa...

14 Handset operation Making a call To make a call:• Press PHONE /FLASH or SPEAKER , then enter the telephone number. To end a call:• Press OFF /CLEAR or return the handset to the telephone base or charger. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). On-hook dial...

15 Handset operation Answering a call To answer a call:• Press PHONE /FLASH or SPEAKER . –OR– • Press any dial pad key (0-9, * or #). To end a call:• Press OFF /CLEAR or return the handset to the telephone base or charger. Auto off A call will be ended automatically when you put the handset in the t...

16 Handset operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace a handset. To start the paging tone: • Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base. This starts the paging tone at the handset(s) for 60 seconds to help you locate the handset(s). NOTE: When paging, if you pre...

17 Options while on calls Volume control Press the VOLUME keys on the side of the handset to adjust listening volume. Each press of the button increases or decreases the volume. NOTES : 1. All volume settings (normal handset, speakerphone and headset) are independent. 2. When the volume level has re...

18 Telephone operation Options while on calls Mute The mute function allows you to silence the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller will not be able to hear you. To mute the call:• Press MUTE/ REMOVE to silence the microphone. When mute is on, the handset screen will show MUTED for a ...

19 Telephone operation Chain dialing This feature allows you to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID history or redial list while you are on a call.Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access numbers other than phone numbers (such as bank account informat...

20 Telephone operation Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversation between handsets. (This feature is not available on model TL71108.) Models TL71208/TL71308 1. Press INT . The screen will show INTERCOM TO: 2. Enter a handset number. The screen will show CALLING HANDSET X . The called handset...

21 Telephone operation Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call from one handset to another. (This feature is not available on model TL71108.) Models TL71208/TL71308 1. During a conversation with an outside call, press INT . The outside call is automatically ...

22 Telephone operation Handset settings Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is not in use) to enter the feature menu. 2. Use or to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu...

23 Telephone operation Handset settings - OR - When the handset is in idle mode, press the VOLUME buttons on the right side of the handset to change ringer volume. NOTE: The ringer volume level also determines the ringer levels of intercom calls (pages 20-21) and the handset locator paging tone (pag...

26 Telephone operation Handset settings Temporary ring silencing Press OFF/ CLEAR or MUTE/ REMOVE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily. This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. The next incoming call will ring normally at the preset volume. NOTE: If mo...

Directory 27 Pat Williams 555-1234 Directory Shared directory The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory on any one handset will apply to all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another handset attempts to us...

Directory 28 New directory entries To create and store a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Press MENU /SELECT again to enter the > DIRECTORY menu. 3. Press or to highlight STORE. 4. Press MENU /SELECT . 5. Enter the telephone number when prompted...

Directory 30 Directory review To review directory entries 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries. -OR- You can also display the first listing in the directory by first pressing MENU/ SELECT twice, t...

Directory 31 Directory search To search by name 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries. 2. When a name entry is displayed, press the dial pad keys (2-9) to start a name search. The directory will di...

Directory 32 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 directory search or review (pages 30-31) to display an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE /FLASH or SP...

33 Caller ID operation CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 NEW 10:01 11/23 AM Caller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has caller ID with call waiting feature that works with your local telephone company service. This product can be used with regular caller ID service,...

34 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation How caller ID history works The caller ID history stores information about the last 50 incoming calls. Review the caller ID history to find out who called, to easily return the call, or to copy the caller’s name and number into your directory.The caller ID ...

35 Caller ID operation HANDSET 1 6 MISSED CALLS Caller ID operation Memory match If the incoming telephone number exactly matches a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will match the corresponding name in your directory. For example, if Christine Smith calls, her ...

36 Caller ID operation Pat Williams 555-1234 Chris Thompson 908-555-0100 Jeffrey Adams 555-9876 NEW 10:21 AM 11/23 NEW 10:11 AM 11/23 NEW 10:31 AM 11/23 555-5555 555-555-5555 1-555-555-5555 1-555-5555 The various dialing options are: Caller ID history To review caller ID history 1. Press CID to revi...

37 Caller ID operation Caller ID history Other options • Press MUTE /REMOVE to delete the displayed entry from the caller ID history. • With an entry from the caller ID history displayed, press and hold MUTE /REMOVE to delete all entries from the caller ID history. When asked to confirm, press MENU ...

38 One beep every 10 seconds Message alert. Ringer off. Battery charging (animated display). Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or charger to recharge. Microphone is muted. Missed and un-reviewed calls. Two short beeps VOLUME keys are pressed when the volume is already at its hi...

39 Blue lighted keypad Blue lighted display Indicator lights CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail. Voicemail is offered by your telephone service provider. IN USE On when handset is in use, or when you are registering a...

40 Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages PHONE The handset is in use. DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. MUTED The microphone is muted. LOW BATTERY The battery needs to be recharged. INCOMING CALL There is a call coming in. ENDED You have just ended a ca...

42 PRESS HNDST LOC 4 SEC ON BASE Handsets purchased separately need to be registered to the telephone base before use. When first purchased, all optional accessory handsets will show NOT REGISTERED on the screen. The new handset may need to be charged for five minutes before registering to the main ...

44 Appendix Replacing a handset You may need to de-register your handsets if: You have the maximum number of registered handsets (four) and need to replace a handset. -OR- You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets.You must first de-register ALL the handsets, and th...

46 Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, 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 phone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is secur...

Appendix Troubleshooting 48 CONNECTING... displays on my cordless handset. The batteries will not hold a charge. • If the cordless handset is in its telephone base or charger and the charge light does not come on, refer to The charge light is off in this Troubleshooting guide. • Charge the battery i...

Appendix Troubleshooting 52 Appendix Troubleshooting The charge light is off. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your phone. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line...

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

54 Appendix Maintenance Taking care of your telephone Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated 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...

56 Appendix Important safety information Caution: Use only the power adapter 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 . Especially about cordless telephones Privacy: The same features t...

57 Appendix Important safety information The RBRC ™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participat...

58 Appendix 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 fo...

Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as...

60 Appendix FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen...

62 Appendix Limited warranty PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; orPRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modif...

63 Appendix Limited warranty What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must: Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales ...

64 Index Technical specifications Channels 95 Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz) 96 — 130 Vrms Telephone base voltage (AC adapter output) 9VDC @400mA Handset voltage 3.2 — 4.7 VDC 550mAh Charger voltage (AC adapter output) 9VDC @200mA Replacement ...

65 Index Index A AC adapter, 5 Alert tones, 38 Answering calls, 15 Auto off, 15 B Battery charging, 8 Battery installation, 7 Belt clip, 9 C Call transfer using intercom, 21 Call waiting, 17 Caller ID (CID), 33 add entries to phone directory, 37 delete entries, 37 dial entries, 36 review history, 36...