AT&T TL72408 - Manual

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

STOP! 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...

Getting started Telephone base & charger 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 caller ID pr...

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 at ...

Getting started Belt clip & optional headset Plug a 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of the handset. Lift the rubber flap here. Side of handset. For handsfree headset conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm ...

WALL WALL DESK DESK Getting started Installation options NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop 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 plate wi...

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 moun...

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

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. 11 Getting started Installation options Wa...

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 dialing...

Handset operation Auto off A call will be ended automatically when you put the handset in the telephone base or charger. Last number redial To view the five most recently dialed numbers:• Press REDIAL /PAUSE to display the most recently called number (up to 30 digits). • Press , or REDIAL /PAUSE rep...

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 press ...

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 reach...

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 few seconds and the MUT...

Telephone operation 17 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...

Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversation between handsets. (This feature is not available on model TL72108.) Models TL72208/TL72308/TL72408 1. Press INT . The screen will show INTERCOM TO: 2. Enter a handset number. The screen will show CALLING HANDSET X . The called handset will ring, and...

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 TL72108.) Models TL72208/TL72308/TL72408 1. During a conversation with an outside call, press INT . The outside call is automatically placed on hold ...

Telephone operation 20 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...

22 Telephone operation Handset settings Language In this menu, you can select the language used for all screen displays. To select a language: 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Use or to scroll to the > LANGUAGE menu, then press MENU /SELECT . 3. Press or to select ...

24 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...

25 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 use the dire...

26 Directory 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 to highlight STORE. 4. Press MENU /SELECT . 5. Enter the telephone number when prompted. •...

28 Directory 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...

29 Directory 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...

30 Directory 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 28-29) to display an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE /FLASH or SP...

Caller ID operation 31 NOTE : Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. The time and date are sent by the telephone company along with the call information. Caller ID operation Infor...

32 Caller ID operation Caller ID operation How the caller ID history (call log) 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...

Caller ID operation 33 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 ...

Caller ID operation 34 HANDSET 1 6 MISSED CALLS 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 his...

35 Caller ID operation Caller ID history • Press MENU /SELECT to copy this entry into your directory. You will be given the opportunity to edit the name or the number (page 30) if they are not provided. • Press OFF /CLEAR to exit the caller ID history. NOTE : If both the name and number are not prov...

36 Answering system operation About the answering system Answering system and voicemail Your telephone has both a digital answering system and voicemail indication. Voicemail is offered by your telephone service provider (fees may apply). Your telephone’s answering system and voicemail indication ar...

Answering system operation 37 About the answering system The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes long, and the total maximum recording time is 14 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until...

Answering system operation 38 Day & time announcement To check day & time You can press CLOCK when the system is idle to hear the current day and time. If you subscribe to caller ID service from your local telephone company, the time will automatically be set with every incoming call. You mu...

39 Answering system operation Answering system mode Unless you change it, the answering system will be on, that is, ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system will not answer calls and record incoming messages. To turn the answering system...

Answering system operation 40 Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system.The telephone has a prerecorded outgoing announcement: “ Hello. Please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this announcement, or replace ...

Answering system operation 41 Outgoing announcements To delete your outgoing announcement 1. Press ANNC . You will hear “ Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD ." 2. Press PLAY /STOP to begin playback. 3. Press DELETE during playback to delete your announcement, "Announcement deleted."...

Answering system operation NOTE: To adjust the voice prompt volume, press VOLUME . 42 Answering system setup You can change the number of rings, telephone base ringer volume, remote access code and message alert tone. To change the answering system setup:1. Press SETUP repeatedly to hear the setting...

Answering system operation 43 Answering system setup Number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, four, or six rings. You can also select toll saver, which is explained below. Unless you change it, the answering system answers an incoming call after four rin...

Answering system setup Base ringer volume You can set the volume to high or low, or turn the base ringer off. Unless you change it, the telephone base ringer volume is set to low.To change the setting:1. Press SETUP twice. The system will announce “Base ringer,” followed by the current setting, and ...

Answering system setup Message alert tone When the message alert tone is set to On , and there is at least one new message, the telephone base will beep every 10 seconds. Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off. To change the setting:1. Press SETUP four times. The system will anno...

Answering system operation 46 Message playback Press PLAY /STOP to hear messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback.If you have new messages, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system will play back all messages (olde...

Answering system operation Recording & playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for someone else who uses the answering system. To record a mem...

Answering system operation Message counter displays The message counter usually displays the total number of answering system messages. See the table below for other message counter displays. Message counter displays 0 No messages. 0 (flashing) The clock needs to be set (page 38). 1-99 Total number ...

Answering system operation 49 Remote access You can access your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone.To remotely access your answering system:1. Dial your telephone number from any touch- tone telephone. 2. When the system answers, enter the t...

Remote access * 7 Press to record a new announcement. 0 Press to turn the answering system on or off. 8 Press to end remote access (the call will be terminated). 4. Hang up to end the call and save all undeleted messages. Cut out the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for qu...

Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights & tones 51 One beep every 10 seconds Message alert. Screen icons & alert tones 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 ca...

Appendix Handset display screen messages 52 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 call. CALL LOG EMPTY You a...

54 Appendix Adding and registering handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (TL70008, sold separately) to the TL72108/TL72208/TL72308 at any time, but each new handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. Each handset must be re...

55 Appendix Replacing a handset You may need to de-register your handsets if: You have four registered handsets 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 then re-register each hand...

56 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...

58 Appendix Troubleshooting 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 in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. F...

Appendix 61 The charge light is off. • Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely. • Unplug the unit’s 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 ...

62 Appendix Incomplete messages. • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after four minutes. • If the caller pauses for more than seven seconds, the system stops recording and disconnects the call. • If the system’s memory becomes full du...

64 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...

Appendix 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 ...

Appendix 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 cor...

Appendix Important safety information Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portab...

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 forma...

69 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please:Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before...

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 residentia...

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 rec...

Index 74 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 @600mA Handset voltage 3.2 — 4.7 VDC 550mAh Charger voltage (AC adapter output) 9VDC @200mA Replacement ...

75 Index A AC adapter, 5 Alert tones, 51 Answering calls, 12 Answering system, 36-50 Auto off, 13 B Battery charging, 6 Battery installation, 6 Belt clip, 7 C Call intercept, 39 Call screening, 39 Call transfer using intercom, 19 Call waiting, 15 Caller ID (CID), 31 add entries to phone directory, 3...

Index 76 T Technical specifications, 74 Telephone base installation, 5 Telephone operating range, 74 Troubleshooting, 56-63 V Voicemail, 3, 51 Voicemail waiting indicator, 22 Voice prompts, 37 Volume controls, 15, 20 Index

Action Remote command Play all messages .................. 1 Play new messages ............... 2 Delete the message .............. 3 Delete all old messages ..... 33 Repeat or go back ................. 4 Stop ............................................... 5 Help menu ..................................