Dect 6.0 answering system with caller id/call waiting (118 pages)
Summary of Contents for AT&T CL83217
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Complete user’s manual CL83107/CL83207/CL83217/ CL83307/CL83317/CL83407/ CL83417/CL83487/CL83507/ CL83547 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
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This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets https://telephones.att.com/accessories and speakerphones. Visit for a list of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones. Model number: CL83107 (one handset) CL83207/CL83217 (two handsets) CL83307/CL83317 (three handsets) CL83407/CL83417/CL83487 (four handsets) CL83507/CL83547 (five handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with...
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DECT 6. 0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Quick start guide Smart call blocker leaflet Cordless handset (2 for CL83207/CL83217) (3 for CL83307/CL83317) (4 for CL83407/CL83417/ CL83487) (5 for CL83507/ CL83547) Telephone base Charger for cordless handset...
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Telephone operation Create directory entries ......63 Create a new directory entry..63 Telephone operation ........38 Add a predialed telephone Making a call ..........38 number to the directory ....64 On hook dialing (predialing) ..38 Review the directory .........65 Answering a call ........38 Review directory entries ....65 Ending a call ..........39 Search the directory .........66...
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Reasons for missing caller ID About the answering system ....127 information ..........80 Answering system and voicemail indicators .......127 Smart call blocker Using the answering machine About Smart call blocker* ..... 81 and voicemail together ....128 Call categories ........82 Message capacity .......128 Call controls ..........83 Voice prompts ........129 Call block settings ........85...
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Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers ......... 161 Pacemaker patients ......161 ECO mode ..........161 Especially about telephone answering systems ......161 FCC Part 68 and ACTA ......162 FCC Part 15 .............163 California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions ..........
Getting started Quick reference guide - handset PHONE/FLASH CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in Press to make or answer a call (page the telephone base or charger. 38). During a call, press to answer an PUSH TO TALK incoming call when you receive a call Press to initiate a one-to-one (page waiting alert (page 43).
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset DIR/ VOLUME Press to display the directory entries While reviewing a caller ID log entry, when the phone is not in use (page 65). press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in Press to scroll up while in menus and lists. front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory.
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CALL BLOCK /SPEAKER Press to block the incoming call when Press to make or answer a call using the the telephone is ringing (page 115). speakerphone (page 38). When on a call, press to block the call Press to switch between the (page 116).
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Main menu Main menu Play messages (page 131) Answering sys (page 117) Smart call blk (page 81) The > symbol highlights Directory (page 62) a menu item. Caller ID log (page 72) Intercom (page 50) >Play messages Ringers (page 18) Answering sys...
Getting started Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base When the telephone base is ringing, press to mute the ringer temporarily. Microphone. When the telephone base is not in use, q/VOL/p press and hold to erase the missed call indicator.
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Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base REDIAL/PAUSE Press repeatedly to view the last 10 Press to display the caller ID log when numbers dialed (page 40). the phone is not in use (page 75). While entering numbers, press and hold Press to scroll down while in menus to insert a dialing pause (page...
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Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base MUTE/DELETE TONE /a>A While reviewing the caller ID log, Press to switch to tone dialing directory, redial memory, allow list, temporarily during a call if you have block list, and star name list, press to pulse service (page 47).
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Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base Main menu Main menu Play messages (page 131) Answering sys (page 117) Smart call blk (page 81) Directory (page 62) Caller ID log (page 72) The > symbol highlights Intercom (page 50) a menu item.
Getting started Installation You must install and STOP! See pages 11-12 for charge the battery before easy instructions. using the telephone. 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 mounted on the wall (page 15).
Getting started 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 15 for details. Telephone base installation Plug one end of the telephone line cord Plug the large end of the telephone...
Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). If necessary, screen indicates the battery status (see the following table).
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Getting started Battery installation and charging Step 2 Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place. Step 3 Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light on the handset is on during charging.
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Getting started Battery installation and charging After you install your telephone or power returns following a SET DATE power outage, the handset and telephone base will prompt MM/DD/YY you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date/ time on page 19 or page 30.
Getting started Battery backup mode Battery backup mode allows your telephone to function in the event of power outage. The telephone system uses stored power from the handset’s battery to operate. To activate the mode After the power goes out, if there is already a handset with enough charge placed in the telephone base, the telephone Out of range OR No pwr at base...
Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, follow the steps on this page to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-stud telephone wall-mounting plate. You may need a professional to install the mounting plate.
Getting started Installation options Wall-mount to tabletop installation 1. Unplug the large end of the power adapter from the electrical outlet. 2. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Slide the wall-mount bracket up and remove it from the wall- mounting plate.
Telephone settings Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. >Play messages 1. Press MENU/ on the handset when it is not in use to Answering sys SELECT enter the main menu. 2. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the >...
Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or turn Intercom the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the screen. >Ringers 1. Press MENU/ n idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT to scroll to Ringers, then press...
Telephone settings Handset settings Set date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call.
Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. LCD LANGUAGE 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT English > 2. Use to scroll to Settings, then press /SELECT.
Telephone settings Handset settings Caller ID announce The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling LCD language without having to look at the display. When you have an >Caller ID annc incoming call, the handset and/or base speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the directory or caller ID information.
Telephone settings Handset settings Set speed dial voicemail number This feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy access when you 1 key. press and hold the To save your voicemail number: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Caller ID annc 2.
Telephone settings Handset settings Clear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail and the icon;...
Telephone settings Handset settings Rename handset You can edit the handset name for each system handset. Clr voicemail Rename handset 1. When the handset is idle, press MENU/ > SELECT. to scroll to Settings, then press 2. Use /SELECT. MENU to scroll to Rename handset, then press 3.
Telephone settings Handset settings Use caller ID to automatically set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Follow the steps to turn the CID time sync feature on or off. The default setting is On. 1.
Telephone settings Handset settings Note: If in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial ten digits to make a local call (area code plus telephone number), you need to delete your home area code and dial out locally from the call ID log. /DELETE until the digits are deleted, and then press With the home area code displayed, press and hold MUTE...
Telephone settings Handset settings QUIET mode When QUIET mode is turned on, the telephone silences all sounds during the set period of time (1-12 hours). However, the handset locator paging tone and any sound-generating operations initiated by users, such as making calls using the speakerphone or setting ringer volume, will sound as normal.
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/ on the telephone base when it is SELECT >Play messages not in use to enter the main menu. Answering sys 2. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed.
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the screen. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main SELECT Ringer volume >...
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Set date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call.
Telephone settings Telephone base settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the SELECT LCD LANGUAGE main menu. English > to scroll to Settings, then press 2. Use /SELECT.
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Caller ID announce The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to look at the display. When you have an incoming call, the handset and/or base speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the directory or caller ID information.
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Set speed dial voicemail number This feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy access when you 1 key. press and hold the To save your voicemail number: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main SELECT Caller ID annc menu.
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Clear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is Clr voicemail > new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you Rename base have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail and icon;...
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Rename base You can edit the name for the telephone base. 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU/ SELECT. Clr voicemail Rename base to scroll to Settings, then press 2. Use > /SELECT. MENU to scroll to Rename base, then press 3.
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Use caller ID to automatically set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Follow the steps, as mentioned below, to turn the CID time sync feature on or off. The default setting is On. 1.
Telephone settings Telephone base settings Note: If in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial ten digits to make a local call (area code plus telephone number), you need to delete your home area code and dial out locally from the caller ID log.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Making a call Using a cordless handset: Elapsed time Press PHONE/ /SPEAKER, then enter the FLASH Phone 0:00:30 telephone number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). 6:30 8/06 Using the telephone base: Elapsed time...
Telephone operation Telephone operation Ending a call Using a cordless handset: Press OFF/CANCEL or return the handset to the telephone base or charger. Using the telephone base: Press /SPEAKER. Auto off A call ends automatically when you put the handset in the telephone base or charger.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Handset speakerphone /SPEAKER to switch between handsfree speakerphone During a call, press and normal handset use. Press OFF/ to hang up. CANCEL The speakerphone on the telephone activates as long as you make or answer calls by pressing the /SPEAKER.
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Telephone operation Telephone operation Using the telephone base: To display the most recently called number, press Redial #1/10 REDIAL/ PAUSE 888-883-2445 To view up to ten recently called numbers, press REDIAL/ , then q or REDIAL/ PAUSE PAUSE repeatedly. The telephone base beeps twice at the end of the list.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Equalizer The equalizer feature enables you to change the quality of >Equalizer the audio to best suit your hearing. Transfer Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. While on a call or intercom call, press MENU/ SELECT /SELECT to select Equalizer.
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Using a cordless handset: You can set the listening volume to one of six levels. /VOLUME to decrease or While on a call, press q /VOLUME to increase the listening volume. press p Using the telephone base: You can set the listening volume to one of eight levels.
Telephone operation Options while on calls Mute Use the mute function to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller cannot hear you. Using a cordless handset: To mute a call: While on a call, press MUTE/ .
Telephone operation Options while on calls Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from the numbers in the directory, caller ID log or redial memory while you are on a call. Chain dialing is useful when you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID log or redial list.
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Telephone operation Options while on calls Using the telephone base: To access the directory while on a call: Intercom 1. Press MENU/ SELECT >Directory 2. Press to scroll to Directory and then /SELECT. press MENU Charlie Johnson 3. Press to scroll to the desired number. 888-883-2445 /SELECT to dial the number shown.
Telephone operation Options while on calls Temporary tone dialing If you have pulse (rotary) service only, you can switch from pulse to touch-tone dialing temporarily during a call. This is useful if you need to send touch-tone signals to access your telephone banking or long distance services. 1.
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Telephone operation Options while on calls To transfer an outside call from the telephone base: 1. During the call, press MENU/ SELECT Speaker 0:00:12 to scroll Transfer, then press 2. Press q or p /SELECT. MENU 8/06 6:30 If your have one handset and no other registered devices, the outside call is put on hold and the >...
Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets. To start the paging tone: FIND HS on the telephone base to Press start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds.
Multiple handset use Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets, a handset and the telephone base, or a handset/telephone base and a cordless headset/speakerphone (sold separately). You can buy additional expansion handsets (model AT&T CL80107), cordless headsets and speakerphones for this telephone base to expand your telephone system (up to 12 handsets or 10 cordless handsets and two cordless headsets/speakerphones).
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Multiple handset use Intercom Using the telephone base: 1. When the telephone base is not in use, press MENU/ to enter the main menu. Press Calling SELECT HANDSET X to scroll to Intercom, then press or p /SELECT. MENU If you have one handset and no other registered Base 0 devices, the telephone base shows Calling is calling...
Multiple handset use Intercom Answer an incoming call during an intercom call If you receive an outside call during an intercom call, there is a two-beep call waiting tone. To answer the call, press PHONE / FLASH on the handset, or press /SPEAKER twice on the telephone base.
Multiple handset use Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset or the telephone base. You can also share an outside call with another system handset or the telephone base. To transfer or share an outside call using intercom: Using a cordless handset: 1.
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of any device. Press and hold PUSH TO TALK on a handset or /PTT on the telephone base FLASH to begin two-way communication. Only one device can talk at a time. While talking to another device, press and hold PUSH TO TALK on the handset or /PTT on the telephone...
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT call to a single device Using a cordless handset: 1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single device. PUSH TO TALK >HANDSET When the handset is not in use: If you have one handset, press and hold PUSH TO TALK.
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Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Using the telephone base: 1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single PUSH TO TALK handset. When the telephone base is not in use: >HANDSET If you have one handset, press and hold /PTT.
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT call to multiple devices When there are multiple handsets registered to the phone system, PTT supports one-to-group calls. PTT supports a maximum of one-to-five calls when one to five handsets are registered, and a maximum of one-to-four calls when six or more handsets are registered.
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Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Using the telephone base: 1. You have three ways to call multiple handsets. When the telephone base is not in use: /PTT until the screen shows Press and hold FLASH Connecting to group../PTT. Press q to choose Group.
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer a PTT call You can respond to a PTT call, as described below. 1. When your device receives a PTT call, it beeps and shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk. 2. When the other party is speaking, your speakerphone light is on, and your device shows: PTT From HS X To HS X (the first X represents the initiating handset number, and the second X represents your handset number;...
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Change a one-to-one PTT call to an intercom call You can convert a one-to-one PTT session to an intercom call. 1. When your device shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk, press /SELECT. The screen shows Intercom. MENU /SELECT.
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Make an outgoing call during PTT call During a one-to-one PTT call, press PHONE/ on your handset or FLASH /SPEAKER on your telephone base to get a dial tone. The PTT call ends automatically. During a one-to-group PTT call, press PHONE/ on the initiating FLASH /SPEAKER on the initiating telephone base.
Directory Directory About the directory Shared directory The directory is shared by all handsets and the telephone Charlie Johnson base. Changes made to the directory from any device apply 888-883-2445 to all. Notes: Only one handset or the telephone base can review the directory at a time. If another device tries to enter the directory, the screen shows Not available at this time.
Directory Directory Create directory entries Create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Answering sys to scroll to Directory, then press 2. Press q or p >Directory /SELECT. MENU 3. Press q or p to highlight Add contact.
Directory Directory Create directory entries Note: The first letter of every word is a capital letter. The remaining letters in a word start as lower case letters, as shown in the chart below. Characters by number of key presses Dialing keys ‘...
Directory Review the directory Review directory entries 1. Press pDIR when in idle mode. The summary screen shows briefly and then the first entry in the directory shows. -OR- Press MENU/ when in idle mode, then press q or p to scroll to SELECT Directory.
Directory Search the directory Search by name 1. Press pDIR in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory. 2. When an entry appears, press the dialing keys (0-9) to start a name search. The directory shows the first name beginning with the first letter associated with the dialing key, if there is an entry in the directory beginning with that letter.
Directory Dial, delete or edit directory entries To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the screen. Use Review the directory (page 65) or Search by name (page 66) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/ FLASH...
Directory Dial, delete or edit directory entries Edit a directory entry 1. When a directory entry displays, press /SELECT. The screen shows MENU EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited. If you only want to edit the name, skip to Step 3. 2.
Directory Speed dial The telephone system has nine speed dial locations (2-9, 0) Robert Brown 1 where you can store and a voicemail access location 888-883-2445 the telephone numbers you wish to dial more quickly. You can store up to 30 digits in each location. Speed dial assignments can only be selected from the existing directory entries.
Directory Speed dial Assign your voicemail speed dial number To assign your voicemail speed dial number to location 1, see page 33. The voicemail speed dial entry does not show in the bottom right corner. Reassign a speed dial number 1.
Directory Speed dial Delete a speed dial number 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU /SELECT Linda Miller to scroll to Directory. Press 2. Press q or p 888-722-7702 /SELECT. MENU to scroll to Speed dial. Press 3. Press q or p /SELECT.
Caller ID 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 Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the call,...
Caller ID Caller ID Caller ID log How the caller ID 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.
Caller ID Caller ID operation Memory match If the incoming telephone number matches the last 7 digits of a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory. Chris 888-883-2445 For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as Chris if this is how you entered it into your directory.
Caller ID Caller ID Caller ID operation Review the caller ID log Review the caller ID log to find out who called, to return HANDSET the call, or to copy the caller’s name and number into your 6 Missed calls directory.
Caller ID Caller ID operation View dialing options Although the incoming caller ID log entries have ten digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the 7 digits, 1 plus the seven digits, 883-2445 or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits.
Caller ID Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 1. When in the caller ID log, press q or p to browse. 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. MENU /SELECT to choose Directory. 3.
Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the allow list 1. When in the caller ID log, press q or p to browse. /SELECT. 2. When the desired entry displays, press MENU 3. Press q or p to scroll to Allow list, then press /SELECT.
Caller ID Caller ID operation 5. Press /SELECT to move to the name. MENU 6. When the screen displays EDIT NAME, use the dialing keys (page 64) to edit the name. Press q or p to move the cursor to the left or right. Press 0 to add a space.
Caller ID Reasons for missing caller ID information There are occasions when other information or no information shows for various reasons: On-screen message Reason The caller prefers not to show the phone number. PRIVATE NUMBER The caller prefers not to show the name. PRIVATE NAME The caller prefers not to show the phone number and name.
Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker* If you have subscribed to caller ID service, then you can use Smart call blocker to filter robocalls, telemarketing calls and unwanted calls, while allowing welcome calls to get through. You can set up your lists of welcome callers and unwelcome callers. Smart call blocker allows calls from your welcome callers to get through, and it blocks calls from your unwelcome callers.
Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call categories Calls are classified into four categories: Welcome calls Welcome calls are calls with telephone numbers saved in your allow list or directory, and not in your block list. Welcome calls also include calls with caller names saved in your star name list.
Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call controls Smart call blocker is set to on, and to allow all incoming calls by default. When Smart call blocker is on, the first ring of all incoming calls will be muted. If your directory, allow list, star name list and block list are empty when Smart call blocker is on, and you have set to screen calls, the telephone will screen all incoming calls and asks callers to announce their names or press...
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Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call category Call control Calls without numbers Screening with caller name If you have selected this option, You can set to screen, allow, the telephone plays the screening or block all calls of this call announcement, and then asks the category, or to send these calls caller to say his/her name before the...
Smart call blocker Call block settings Set Smart call blocker on/off The Smart call blocker feature is set to on by default. Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use, and then press /SELECT to select SCB On/Off.
Smart call blocker Call block settings 2. Press q or p to scroll to Calls w/o num, then press Answering sys /SELECT. MENU >Smart call blk 3. Press q or p to choose one of the following options, then press /SELECT.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when it is not SELECT Answering sys in use. Press q or p to scroll to >Smart call blk Smart call blk, then press /SELECT. MENU to scroll to Uncategorized, then press 2.
Smart call blocker Call block settings Block list Add numbers that you want to prevent their calls from ringing through. The block list stores up to 1,000 entries. Add a block entry: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings 6. When the screen displays ENTER NAME, use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Press a key repeatedly until the desired character appears. The first character of every word is capitalized. Press q or p to move the cursor to the left or right.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Save a caller ID log entry to block list: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 75). /SELECT.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Edit a block entry: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: Salesman 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see 888-883-2445 Review block list on page 89). /SELECT. 2. When the desired entry displays, press MENU The screen displays EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Delete a block entry: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see Review block list on page 89). /DELETE. The screen shows 2. When the desired entry displays, press MUTE Delete entry?.
Smart call blocker Call block settings Allow list Add numbers that you want to allow their calls to get through to you. The allow list stores up to 200 entries. Add an allow entry: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings 6. When the screen displays ENTER NAME, use the dialing ENTER NAME keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Press a key Chris_ repeatedly until the desired character appears. The first character of every word is capitalized. Press q or p to move the cursor to the left or...
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Save a caller ID log entry to allow list: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 75). 2.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Edit an allow entry: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: Chris 1. Search for the desired entry in the allow list (see 888-883-2445 Review allow list on page 94). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Delete an allow entry: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Search for the desired entry in the allow list (see Review allow list on page 94). /DELETE. The screen shows 2. When the desired entry displays, press MUTE Delete entry?.
Smart call blocker Call block settings Star name list There are many organizations like schools, medical offices, and pharmacies that use robocalls to communicate important information to you. Robocall uses an autodialer to deliver pre-recorded messages. By entering the name of the organizations into the star name list, it ensures these calls will ring through when you only know the caller names but not their numbers.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Review star name list: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: >Review 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. Add new entry -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when it is SELECT not in use.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Edit a star name entry: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: Bayriver Elemen 1. Search for the desired entry in the star name list (see Review star name list on page 99). 2.
Smart call blocker Call block settings Delete all star name entries: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when it is not in use. Press SELECT to scroll to Smart call blk, then press /SELECT.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Play your current announcement of screening with caller name: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: Uncategorized 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. >Screening annc -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the it SELECT to scroll to Smart call is not in use.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Record your name for all screening announcements: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when it is not in use. Press SELECT to scroll to Smart call blk, then press /SELECT.
Smart call blocker Call block settings Voice guide to set Smart call blocker This feature is an easy and alternative way for you to do the basic setup of Smart call blocker. You can follow the voice guide to set your telephone system to allow or to screen all incoming calls, or to screen calls that do not display a phone number.
Smart call blocker Allowed calls If Smart call blocker is on, the following types of incoming calls can get through to you and ring on your telephone system: Calls with numbers saved in your allow list. Chris 888-883-2445 Calls with numbers saved in your directory, but not on your block list.
Smart call blocker Allowed calls Allow uncategorized calls If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set to allow >SCB On/Off uncategorized calls, the following type of incoming calls Block list will ring on your telephone system. Calls with numbers that are not in your directory, allow list or block list, or with absent caller ID number.
Smart call blocker Blocked calls If Smart call blocker is on, incoming calls with numbers Blocked call saved in your block list will not ring. The telephone plays 888-883-2445 the block announcement “Calls to this number are being screened by Smart call blocker. The number you are calling is not accepting your call.
Smart call blocker Blocked calls Block uncategorized calls If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set to block >SCB On/Off uncategorized calls, the following type of incoming calls will Block list not ring, and the calls will be terminated. Calls with numbers which are not in your directory, allow list or block list, or with absent caller ID number.
Smart call blocker Screen calls without numbers If Smart call blocker is on, and your telephone is set to screen calls without number, the telephone will not ring Smart call blk Screening... when receiving incoming calls that are “out of area“ or with numbers set to “Private“.
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Smart call blocker Screen calls without numbers After the telephone screened a call, and is ringing and announcing the caller’s name, you can press /CANCEL to mute the ringer, or press CALL BLOCK to reject the call directly. After you picked up a screened call and the telephone is announcing the screening options, you can press /CANCEL to hang up the call.
Smart call blocker Screen calls without numbers Send call to answering system 1. When the telephone starts ringing, and the screen displays Screened call Screened call, press /SPEAKER to PRIVATE CALLER pick up the call. If you have turned on the caller ID announce feature, the telephone announces “You have a call from...”...
Smart call blocker Screen uncategorized calls If Smart call blocker is on, and your telephone is set to Smart call blk screen uncategorized calls, the telephone will not ring when Screening... receiving the following incoming calls: Incoming calls with absent caller ID numbers; 10:01 10/15 Incoming calls with numbers that are not in your...
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Smart call blocker Screen uncategorized calls Notes: You can set Smart call blocker to screen and filter all uncategorized calls from numbers or names that are not saved in your directory, allow list, block list, or star name list. You can easily add incoming phone numbers to your allow list and block list.
Smart call blocker Screen uncategorized calls Allow call once 1. When the telephone starts ringing, and the screen Screened call displays Screened call, press 888-883-2445 /SPEAKER to pick up the call. If you have turned on the caller ID announce feature, the telephone announces “You have a call from...”...
Smart call blocker Screen uncategorized calls Block call 1. When the telephone starts ringing, and the screen Screened call displays Screened call, press 888-883-2445 /SPEAKER to pick up the call. If you have turned on the caller ID announce feature, the telephone announces “You have a call from...”...
Smart call blocker Option while on a call When you are on a call with the handset or the telephone base and speaking to the caller, and you do not want to continue the call, you can press the CALL BLOCK button to end the call.
Answering system Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system handset or Play messages the telephone base to set up the announcement message, >Answering sys turn on or off the answering system or message alert tone, activate call screening, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time.
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Answering system Answering system settings To record a new outgoing announcement: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the SELECT main menu. 2. Press q or p to scroll to Answering sys, then press /SELECT.
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Answering system Answering system settings To delete or reset your outgoing announcement: Using a cordless handset: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ SELECT 2. Press q or p to scroll to Answering sys, then press /SELECT. MENU /SELECT again to select Announcement.
Answering system Answering system settings Answer on/off Unless you change it, the answering system is on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages. To turn the answering system on or off: Play messages Using a cordless handset:...
Answering system Answering system settings Voice guide to set Answering system This feature is an alternative way for you to do the basic setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement, set the number of rings, and set the message alert tone. This feature is only available in the telephone base.
Answering system Answering system settings Call screening Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages Answer ON/OFF can be heard over the speaker when they are being >Ans sys setup recorded. If you turn call screening on, you hear the incoming message.
Answering system Answering system settings Number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, three, four, five or six rings. You can also select toll saver. If toll saver is selected, the answering system answers a call after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages.
Answering system Answering system settings Remote access code To access your answering system remotely from any touch- Play messages tone phone, you need to enter a two-digit number (00-99). By >Answering sys default, the remote access code is 19. To change the remote access code: Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: Answer ON/OFF...
Answering system 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 ten seconds. Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off. There is no audible alert at the handset.
Answering system Answering system settings Message recording time You can set the recording time allowed for incoming messages. The message length is three minutes by default. Msg alert tone To change the setting: >Recording time Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1.
Answering system About the answering system Answering system and voicemail indicators 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 digital answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate.
Answering system About the answering system Using the answering machine and voicemail together You can also use your telephone answering system and voicemail together by setting your built-in answering system to answer before voicemail answers, as described below. To learn how to program your voicemail settings, contact your telephone service provider.
Answering system About the answering system Voice prompts The system provides voice prompts to guide you through the setup procedures at the telephone base, message playback, remote access and recording outgoing announcements. Call screening To screen a call at the telephone base: If the answering system and call screening are on (see Call screening on page 129), the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base when a call is answered by the answering system.
Answering system About the answering system Call intercept While screening a call, you can stop recording and speak to the caller by pressing PHONE/ /SPEAKER on the telephone base. on the handset or FLASH Base ringer Press q/VOL/p on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use.
Answering system Message playback If you have new messages, you hear only the new messages in chronological order. If there are no new messages, the system plays back all the messages (in chronological order). If there are both new and old messages, you have the option of playing the new or old messages.
Answering system Message playback To listen to messages on a cordless handset: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ SELECT >Play new msgs enter the main menu. Play old msgs /SELECT again to select Play messages. 2. Press MENU ANS ON If there are new and old messages, press q...
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Answering system Message playback When messages are playing on the handset: Press q /VOLUME or p / VOLUME to adjust the message playback volume. Press 6 to skip to the next message. Press 4 to repeat the message. Press twice to hear the previous message. Press /DELETE to delete the message.
Answering system Message playback Delete all old messages You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages. To delete all old messages on the telephone base: DELETE. The system announces, 1.
Answering system Answering system Recording and playing memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system. You can record your own memos using a system handset or the telephone base. Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages.
Answering system Answering system Base message counter displays The base message counter shows the total number of answering system messages. See the following table for other message counter displays. Message counter displays No messages. Total number of messages and memos. 1-99 The system is answering a call, or someone is trying to reach it remotely.
Answering system 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. Once the system answers, enter the two-digit remote access code (19 is the default code.
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Answering system Remote access Cut out and carry the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for quick reference. Notes: If you do not enter a valid remote access code, the system answers the call automatically. If you pause for more than four seconds during remote access, you hear a help menu listing all features and commands.
Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/speakerphones Your telephone can support up to 12 DECT 6.0 cordless handsets (AT&T model CL80107, sold separately) or up to ten cordless handsets and two cordless headsets or speakerphones (sold separately). Visit www.telephones.att.com/accessories for a list of compatible DECT 6.0 cordless headsets and speakerphones.
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Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/speakerphones If registration fails, the system will automatically try to register again. If registration fails after the third try, Registration Failed appears on both screens. The handset shows To register HS, see manual. and the telephone base returns to idle mode.
Appendix Deregistering handsets 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 handsets, and then register each handset you wish to use again, one at a time.
Appendix Alert tones and lights Handset screen icons Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). Battery status - low battery (flashing); place the handset MUTE ANS ON in telephone base or charger to recharge. 10:01 12/17 Speakerphone - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is off.
Appendix Alert tones and lights Handset alert tones One short beep Tone of each key press, if key tone is turned on. One long beep Indication to begin recording a message, memo or announcement. Two short beeps You are pressing qCID or pDIR on a cordless handset when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting.
Appendix Alert tones and lights Lights Lighted display IN USE /ANSWER ON On when the telephone On when the is in use, or when the answering answering system is system is on. answering an incoming call. /PLAY/STOP On when a handset is On when a being registered.
Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages An entry has been added to the allow list. Added to allow list An entry has been added to the block list. Added to blocklist An entry has been added to the star name list. Added to star name list The telephone base is calling.
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Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages The battery is low. You should charge the battery. Low battery Mute is off so the other party can hear your voice. Microphone On The microphone is off. The other party cannot hear you. Muted There are new voicemail messages from your telephone service New voicemail...
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Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages The system recording time is low. Rec mem low The telephone is recording a message. Recording message The handset is registering to the telephone base. Registering... Please wait The telephone base has the maximum of 12 handsets Registration registered to it.
If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective. Try using a different wall jack in your home to connect your CL83107/CL83207/CL83217/CL83307/ CL83317/CL83407/CL83417/CL83487/CL83507/CL83547 telephone, or contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
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Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. Try all the suggestions mentioned above. Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal.
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Appendix 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 or blinking (page 152). Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least ten hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.
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Appendix Troubleshooting I experience poor sound quality when using the handset speakerphone. For increased sound quality while using the handset speakerphone, place the handset on a flat surface with the dial pad facing up. I hear other calls while using my phone. Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone.
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Appendix Troubleshooting My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset. Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices. Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet.
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Appendix Troubleshooting 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 (page 10). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems resulting from DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Blocking calls with numbers saved in my block list only. If you want to block calls with numbers saved in your block list only, and allow all other calls to get through to you, change the settings to accept calls without numbers and uncategorized calls.
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Appendix Troubleshooting If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages stored (page 123). If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will answer after ten rings. In some cases, the answering system is affected by the ringing system used by your telephone service provider.
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Appendix Troubleshooting If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the fax machine. If that solves the problem, consult your fax machine documentation for information on compatibility with answering systems. System announces, “Time and day not set.” You need to reset the system clock (page 19).
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Appendix Troubleshooting I subscribe to a nontraditional 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 running for your nontraditional telephone service.
Appendix 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.
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 understand all instructions in the user’s manual.
Appendix Important safety information CAUTION: To prevent risk of fire or battery explosion, replace with the correct battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Especially about cordless telephones Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations.
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 portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers.
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 format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request.
Appendix FCC Part 15 NOTE: 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 residential installation.
Appendix California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions This telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box. These instructions are intended for California Energy Commission (CEC) compliance testing only. When the CEC battery charging testing mode is activated, all telephone functions, except battery charging, will be disabled.
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions https://telephones.att.com about this product should be directed to our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 or call . In Canada, dial 1.
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Appendix Limited warranty 5. How do you get warranty service? https://telephones.att.com To obtain warranty service, visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 or call . In Canada, dial NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual; a check of the PRODUCT’s controls and features may save you a service call.
Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz - 1928.448MHz Channels Telephone base voltage 96Vrms - 130Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage 6VDC @ 600mA (AC adapter output) Handset battery 2.4V 400mAh, 2xAAA Ni-MH Charger voltage 6VDC @ 100mA (AC adapter output) Operation Operating time* Talk time (cordless handset)
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Index Index Clock handset 19 Alert tones telephone base 30 handset 143 telephone base 143 Allow list 93 Day and time Announcement 117 handset 19 Answer an incoming call telephone base 30 during an intercom call 52 Delete during PTT 60 a caller ID log entry 76 Answering calls 38 a directory entry 67...
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Index Index Power adapter 10 Predialing 38 Important safety information Push-to-talk 54–61 159–161 Installation 9–16 Intercom 50–52 Quick reference guide 1–8 Quiet mode 27 Last number redial 40 LCD language 20, 31 Reassign a speed dial number 70 reset LCD language 20, 31 Receiving calls 38 Lights 144 Recharging 12...
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Index Index Technical specifications 167 Wall-mount installation 15 Telephone base Warranty 165–166 quick reference guide 5–8 Welcome calls 83 ringer tone 29 ringer volume 29 screen icons 142 Temporary ringer silencing 39 Time handset 19 telephone base 30 Troubleshooting 148–157 Unwelcome calls 83 Visual message waiting indicator handset 22...