AT&T CL81109 User Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephone with caller id/ call waiting
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CL81109/CL81209/
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DECT 6.0 cordless
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  • Page 1 User’s manual CL81109/CL81209/ CL81219/CL81309 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/ call waiting...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on pages 51-52 of this manual. Please thoroughly read this user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new AT&T www.telephones.att.com product.
  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. User’s manual Quick start guide CL81109/CL81209/ CL81109/CL81209/ CL81219/CL81309 CL81219/CL81309 DECT 6.0 cordless DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/ telephone with caller ID/ call waiting call waiting...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    User’s manual CL81109/CL81209/ CL81219/CL81309 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/ call waiting Table of contents Getting started Ending a call ..........16 Auto off ............16 Quick reference guide - handset ..1 Handset operation ........17 Quick reference guide - telephone Speakerphone ..........
  • Page 5 Appendix F To delete an entry ......... 29 To edit an entry ........29 Important safety information ....51 Safety information ......... 51 Caller ID Especially about cordless About caller ID ........... 30 telephones ..........52 Information about caller ID with call Precautions for users of implanted waiting ............
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE indicator MENU/SELECT On when the handset is Press to show the menu. charging in the telephone base While in the menu, press to or charger. select an item or save an entry qCID/-VOLUME or setting.
  • Page 7: Main Menu

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Main menu Main menu The > symbol highlights DIRECTORY (page 24) a menu item. CALL LOG (page 30) RINGER VOLUME (page 11) >DIRECTORY RINGER TONE (page 12) CALL LOG KEY TONE (page 12) LCD LANGUAGE (page 12) SET DATE/TIME (page 13) CLR VOICEMAIL (page 14)
  • Page 8: Quick Reference Guide - Telephone Base

    Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base IN USE indicator VOICEMAIL indicator On when the handset is in use or when you are Flashes when you have registering a handset. new voicemail. Voicemail Flashes when another service is offered by your telephone is in use on the telephone service provider same line, or when you are...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Getting started Installation You must install and charge See pages 7-8 STOP! the battery before using the for easy instructions. 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 (see page 9).
  • Page 10: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started 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. 2. Route the power adapter cord 1. Plug the small end through the slot.
  • Page 11: Charger Installation

    Getting started 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 www.telephones.att.com power adapter, visit our website at , or call...
  • Page 12: Battery Installation & Charging

    Getting started 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 performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use.
  • Page 13 Getting started Battery installation & charging Step 1 Step 2 Plug the battery connector Align the cover flat against securely into the socket the battery compartment, inside the handset battery then slide it upwards until it compartment, matching the clicks into place. color-coded label.
  • Page 14: Installation Options

    Getting started 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 from many hardware or consumer electronic retailers.
  • Page 15 Getting started 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 until it locks securely.
  • Page 16: Handset Settings

    Handset settings Telephone settings MENU settings Use the menus to change the telephone’s settings. DIRECTORY > 1. Press MENU/ when in idle mode (when the phone is SELECT CALL LOG not in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press qCID or DIRp to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a >...
  • Page 17: Ringer Tone

    Handset settings Telephone settings Ringer tone You can choose one of 10 ringer tones. RINGER TONE > 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT KEY TONE 2. Use qCID or DIRp to scroll to >RINGER TONE, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 18: Set Date/Time

    Handset settings Telephone settings If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Set date/time Follow the steps below to set the month, day, year and time. 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the main SELECT menu.
  • Page 19: Voicemail (Visual Message Waiting) Indicator

    Handset settings Telephone settings Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your HANDSET 1 telephone service provider, this feature provides a visual NEW VOICEMAIL indication when you have new voicemail messages. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base flashes, and NEW VOICEMAIL and the icon appear on the handset screen.
  • Page 20: Home Area Code

    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 the telephone number.
  • Page 21: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Making, answering, and ending calls Making a call To make a call: 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). NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your telephone service provider does not affect the elapsed time.
  • Page 22: Handset Operation

    Telephone operation Handset operation Speakerphone During a call, press SPEAKER to switch between hands-free OFF/CLEAR SPEAKER 0:00:30 speakerphone and normal handset use. Press to hang up. NOTES: If you use the speakerphone during LOW BATTERY mode, the handset is not lit except for the SPEAKER button.
  • Page 23: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press VOLUME-/qCID to decrease or press VOLUME+/DIRp to increase the listening volume. VOLUME-/ qCID VOLUME+/ DIRp NOTES: 1. Handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent. 2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps.
  • Page 24: Chain Dialing

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from the numbers in the directory, caller ID history or redial memory while you are on a call. Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account information or access codes) from the directory, caller ID history or redial list.
  • Page 25: Multiple Handset Use

    Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handset. To start the paging tone: HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base to start • Press the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. NOTE: If you press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/ on a handset, the...
  • Page 26: Intercom

    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 register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base. The first nine handsets that you register are named Handsets 1-9.
  • Page 27 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/ . The intercom call ends FLASH automatically.
  • Page 28: Call Transfer Using Intercom

    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 TRANSFER TO: unless you have purchased additional handsets (CL80109). 1. During a call, press INT. •...
  • Page 29: Directory

    Directory 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. Robert Brown 888-883-2445 NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another handset tries to enter the directory, the screen shows NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
  • Page 30: Create Directory Entries

    Directory Create directory entries To create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT 2. Press /SELECT again to enter >DIRECTORY. MENU DIRECTORY > 3. Press qCID or DIRp to highlight STORE. CALL LOG 4.
  • Page 31 Directory Create directory entries 7. Enter the name when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). ENTER NAME Each time you press a key, the character on that key Robert Brown_ appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key.
  • Page 32: Review Directory

    Directory Review directory To review directory entries 1. Press DIRp 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 /SELECT twice.
  • Page 33: Search Directory

    Directory Search directory To search by name 1. Press DIRp 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.
  • Page 34: To Dial, Delete Or Edit Entries

    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...
  • Page 35: Caller Id

    Caller ID 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 CHRISTINE SMITH or second ring.
  • Page 36: Caller Id History

    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 calls.
  • Page 37: Memory Match

    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 Chris if this is how you entered it into your directory.
  • Page 38: To Review The Caller Id History

    Caller ID Caller ID history To review the caller ID history 1. When a handset is in idle mode, press qCID to review the caller ID history in reverse chronological order starting with the most recent call. -OR- /SELECT, then You can also review the caller ID history by pressing MENU press qCID or DIRp to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press...
  • Page 39: Dial A Call Log Entry

    Caller ID Caller ID history Dial a call log entry 1. When in the call log, press qCID or DIRp to browse. 2. Press PHONE/ SPEAKER to dial the entry. FLASH Delete entries • Press /DELETE to delete the shown entry from the caller ID history. MUTE •...
  • Page 40: Reasons For Missing Caller Id Information

    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 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 PRIVATE CALLER...
  • Page 41: Alert Tones And Lights

    Appendix A 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. 11/23 10:01 MUTE Ringer off - the handset ringer is off.
  • Page 42: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Appendix B Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The telephone number you have entered is already in the ALREADY SAVED directory. You are trying to reach an empty caller ID history. CALL LOG EMPTY You are transferring an outside call from one handset to another CALL TRANSFERED handset.
  • Page 43: Not Available

    Appendix B Handset display screen messages Screen display messages You should charge the battery. LOW BATTERY Mute is off so the other party can hear your voice. MICROPHONE ON There are new calls in the caller ID history. XX MISSED CALLS The microphone is off.
  • Page 44: Appendix C Expansion Handset

    Appendix C 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 handset, see page 40. The handset with the CL81109 comes as HANDSET.
  • Page 45: To Register A Handset To Your Telephone Base

    Appendix C Expansion handset Adding and registering handsets (optional) Handsets purchased separately (AT&T CL80109) need to NOT REGISTERED 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 without interruption for at least 30 minutes before registering to the telephone base.
  • Page 46: To Deregister All Handsets

    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.
  • Page 47: Appendix D Troubleshooting

    Appendix D Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For www.telephones.att.com Customer Service, visit our website at or call 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 . In Canada, dial My phone doesn’t • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. work at all.
  • Page 48 Appendix D Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • First try all the suggestions above. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset might take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal.
  • Page 49 Appendix D Troubleshooting 3. Place the unregistered handset into telephone base or charger. Refer to the handset registration section on page 40 for details. Unplug the battery from the handset and plug it The handset screen back in (page 7). The screen should now show NOT shows PRESS REGISTERED and you can follow the registration HNDST LOC 4 SEC...
  • Page 50 Appendix D Troubleshooting • If the battery is depleted, it might take approximately 30 minutes to charge the handset before it shows LOW BATTERY, refer to the table on page 7 for details. • You might need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to Battery installation &...
  • Page 51 Appendix D Troubleshooting I experience poor • For increased sound quality while using the sound quality speakerphone, place the handset on a flat surface with when using the the dial pad facing up. speakerphone. I hear other calls • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, while using my and plug in a different telephone.
  • Page 52 Appendix D Troubleshooting • Re-install the battery, and place the cordless handset in the telephone base. Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place. • Your line cord might be malfunctioning.
  • Page 53 Appendix D Troubleshooting My caller ID isn’t • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe working. to this service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your phone. • The caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID.
  • Page 54 Appendix E Troubleshooting I subscribe to a • Make sure your computer is powered on. non-traditional • Make sure your Internet connection is working properly. telephone • Make sure that the software is installed and running for service that uses your non-traditional telephone service.
  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Appendix E 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. Avoid water •...
  • Page 56: Important Safety Information

    Appendix F 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 •...
  • Page 57: Especially About Cordless Telephones

    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 cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
  • Page 58: Fcc Part 68 And Acta

    Appendix G 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 format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
  • Page 59 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:‘’...
  • Page 60: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix H Appendix H 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 residential installation.
  • Page 61: Appendix I Limited Warranty

    Appendix I 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 1 (800) 222-3111 or call .
  • Page 62 Appendix I Limited warranty • PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); or • Charges 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 United States of America, visit www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111...
  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    Appendix J Appendix J Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536 MHz — 1928.448 MHz Channels 32°F — 122°F Operating temperature 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage 96 — 130 Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage 6VAC @300mA (AC adapter output) Handset voltage 2.4 —...
  • Page 64: Index

    Index Alert, 36 Elapsed time, 16 Alert tones, 36 Ending calls, 16 Answering calls, 16 Expansion handset, 39 Auto off, 16 Flash (switch hook flash), 18 Battery charging, 8 Battery installation, 7 Handset, deregistration, 41 Caller ID (CID), expansion, 39 add entries to phone directory, 34 key tone, 12 delete entries, 34...
  • Page 65 Index Limited warranty, 56 Time, setting, 13 Troubleshooting, 42 Maintenance, 50 Making call, 16 Visual message waiting indicator, 14 Memory match, 32 Voicemail, 14 Mute, 18 Volume control, 11 Names, Wall-mount installation, 9 enter into directory, 26 Warranty, 56 search for, 28 On-hook dialing, 16 Paging tone, 20 Power adapter, 5, 6...
  • Page 66 www.telephones.att.com © 2009 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Printed in China. Issue 6 AT&T 12/09.

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