AT&T CL81209 - Manuals

1 Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE indicator On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. q CID/-VOLUME Press q CID to display caller ID history (page 33).Press to scroll down while in menus. While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.Press to de...

Getting started 2 Quick reference guide - handset Main menu The > symbol highlights a menu item. >DIRECTORY CALL LOG Main menu DIRECTORY (page 24)CALL LOG (page 30)RINGER VOLUME (page 11)RINGER TONE (page 12)KEY TONE (page 12) LCD LANGUAGE (page 12)SET DATE/TIME (page 13)CLR VOICEMAIL (page 14...

Getting started 3 Quick reference guide - telephone base IN USE indicator On when the handset is in use 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 i...

Getting started 4 See pages 7-8for 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 ...

Getting started 5 Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. The telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to change to wall-mounting installation, see page 9 for details. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To or...

Getting started 6 Charger installation Install the charger as shown below. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at w...

Getting started 7 Battery installation & charging Install the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best perfor...

Getting started 8 Battery installation & charging Step 3 Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on when charging. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT8001). To order, visi...

Getting started 9 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 fr...

Getting started 10 Installation options 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. 4. Align the holes on the wall-mount bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the wall-mount bracket down unti...

11 Telephone settings MENU settings Use the menus to change the telephone’s 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 DIR p to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is al...

15 Handset settings Telephone settings Home area code If 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 history only displays the seven digits of...

17 Telephone operation Handset operation Speakerphone During a call, press SPEAKER to switch between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up. NOTES: 1. If you use the speakerphone during LOW BATTERY mode, the handset is not lit except for the SPEAKER button. 2. The...

18 Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press VOLUME-/ q CID to decrease or press VOLUME+/DIR p to increase the listening volume. NOTES: 1. Handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent.2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you he...

21 Multiple handset use Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets. This feature is not available for model CL81109 unless you have purchased additional handsets (CL80109).You can buy additional expansion handsets (model AT&T CL80109) for this telephone base. You can re...

22 Multiple handset use Intercom Answer an incoming call during an intercom call If you receive an incoming outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone. To answer the call, press PHONE/ FLASH . The intercom call ends automatically. To end the intercom call without canceling the inco...

23 Multiple handset use Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset. This feature is not available for model CL81109 unless you have purchased additional handsets (CL80109).1. During a call, press INT . If you have a two-handset system,...

24 About the directory Shared directory The directory is in the telephone base and is common for 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...

25 Directory Create directory entries To create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. 2. Press MENU /SELECT again to enter >DIRECTORY . 3. Press q CID or DIR p to highlight STORE . 4. Press MENU /SELECT . 5. Enter the telephone number when prompted. Use ...

27 Directory 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- You can also show the first entry in the directory by pressing MENU/ SELECT when in idle mode, then pr...

28 Directory Search directory To search by name 1. Press DIR p in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY appears if there are no directory entries. 2. When a name entry appears, press the dial pad keys (2-9) to start a name search. The directory shows the first name be...

29 Directory To dial, delete or edit entries To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be shown on the handset. Use the directory review or search (pages 27-28) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/ FLASH or SPEAK...

30 About caller ID This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Depending on your service subscription, you might see the caller’s number, or the caller’s name and number from the telephone company after the first or second ring. Caller ID allows you to see t...

31 Caller ID 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...

32 Caller ID Caller ID history Memory match If the incoming telephone number exactly matches 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 is how you...

35 Caller ID Reasons for missing caller ID information There are also 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 C...

36 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 - there ar...

37 Handset display screen messages Screen display messages ALREADY SAVED The telephone number you have entered is already in the directory. CALL LOG EMPTY You are trying to reach an empty caller ID history. CALL TRANSFERED You are transferring an outside call from one handset to another handset. CAL...

39 Expansion handset Your new AT&T CL81109/CL81209/CL81219/CL81309 telephone system can accommodate up to 12 handsets. You can add new handsets (AT&T CL80109, available separately) to your telephone system, you must register each device with the telephone base before use. To register a new h...

40 Appendix C Expansion handset Adding and registering handsets (optional) Handsets purchased separately (AT&T CL80109) need to be registered to the telephone base before use. When first purchased, all expansion handsets show NOT REGISTERED on the screen. New handsets may need to be charged with...

41 Appendix C Expansion handset Deregistering a handset You can deregister handsets. You may need to deregister your handsets if:You have twelve registered handsets and need to replace a handset. -OR- You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets.You must first deregis...

42 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 phone doesn’t work at all. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.M...

44 Appendix D Troubleshooting The batteries do not hold a charge. If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger and the charge light is not on, refer to The charge light is off (page 47) in this Troubleshooting guide.Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For...

49 Appendix E Troubleshooting I subscribe to a non-traditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections, and my telephone doesn’t work. Make sure your computer is powered on. Make sure your Internet connection is working properly. Make sure that the software is installed and ...

50 Appendix E 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. Avo...

51 Appendix F 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...

52 Appendix F 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...

53 Appendix G 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 ...

54 Appendix G FCC Part 68 and ACTA Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certifi...

56 Appendix I 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: In the United States of America, visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268...

57 Appendix I Limited warranty PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); orCharges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. 5. How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the Unit...

58 Appendix J Technical specifications Operation Operating time* Talk time (handset) Up to eight hours Talk time (speakerphone) Up to five hours Standby Up to six days * Operating times varies depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. DECT 6.0 digital technology The AT&T DECT 6.0 ...

59 Index A Alert, 36Alert tones, 36Answering calls, 16Auto off, 16 B Battery charging, 8Battery installation, 7 C Caller ID (CID), add entries to phone directory, 34delete entries, 34dial entries, 34review entries, 33 Caller ID, 30Call transfer using intercom, 23Call waiting, 18Chain dialing, 19Char...

60 Index Limited warranty, 56 M Maintenance, 50Making call, 16Memory match, 32Mute, 18 N Names, enter into directory, 26search for, 28 O On-hook dialing, 16 P Paging tone, 20Power adapter, 5, 6Predialing, 16 Q Quick reference guide, 1 R Receiving calls, 16Recharging, 8Redial, 17Registration, 40Ringe...