Contents Important Safety Instructions Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel Introduction Privacy Information Automatic Security Coding Telephone Components Parts List Installation Positioning the Base Installing the Base Inserting the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery Pack Charging the Batteries Installing the Flexible Antenna Testing the Installation Filling Out Labels Programming Channels (More Than One Cordless Phone) 17...
Important Safety Instructions Follow these basic safety precautions when using your MLC-6 cordless phone. WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock Failure to properly ground this product will result in a risk of electrical shock, which can cause serious personal injury. This product requires a 3-prong AC power receptacle for safe operation.
Never push objects of any kind into this telephone through housing slots, since the objects may touch hazardous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the telephone. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product.
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This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug with a third (grounding) prong. This plug will only fit into a standard grounding-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel WARNING: This product must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can result in a risk of electrical shock, which may cause serious personal injury. Before product installation, verify that you are installing the equipment at a properly grounded 3-prong AC receptacle.
Introduction The AT&T MLC-6 cordless telephone is compatible with your PARTNER™ Plus or PARTNER Communications System. It gives you the freedom of a cordless phone while providing the same features as a corded MLS™-model telephone. The MLC-6 cordless phone is functionally similar to the MLS-6™ corded phone.
Installation Important: Before beginning installation, please read and understand “Important Safety Instructions” and “Safety Instructions for Installation Personnel” at the beginning of this booklet. Be sure the base is unplugged before you begin. Positioning the Base The MLC-6 cordless phone uses radio transmissions to communi- cate.
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The handset does not need to be located with the base except for charging. For best coverage, place the base in a central location, away from concentrations of structural metal such as steel and aluminum or reinforced concrete. Use the handset at another desk or while moving about your work location.
Installing the Base If desk mounting, skip step 1 and steps 3–6. If wall mounting, remove the Plug one end of the modular four screws in the bottom of the telephone cord into the jack on the base. Turn the bottom of the base bottom of the base.
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Install mounting sleeves and Mount the base. Place the screws. Lightly tap a nail into marks base over the screws, than slide it on wall to start holes. Then slip each downward slightly to lock it into screw into a mounting sleeve (with place.
Inserting the Battery Pack If a battery pack is already in Remove battery cover from the handset by pressing down the compartment, first unplug the on the raised dots and sliding the battery cord from the handset and cover towards you. remove the old battery pack.
Replacing the Battery Pack When the power in the battery pack for the MLC-6 phone is low, the message BATT appears in the handset display. The life of the battery pack is approximately two years. To order a replace- ment battery pack, see “Ordering Replacement Parts.” To install a new battery pack, see “Inserting the Battery Pack.”...
Installing the Flexible Antenna The handset comes with a rigid telescoping antenna installed. Normal operation of the cordless phone requires you to manually extend this antenna when making a call. If you prefer, you can use the flexible antenna, which does not need to be extended or retracted.
Filling Out Labels Using a ball-point pen or pencil only, write the following information on the erasable labels and directory card: On the labels above and below the handset display, first peel off the protective plastic overlay, then write line numbers or programmed features assigned to each of the outside line/pro- grammable buttons.
Programming Channels (More Than One Cordless Phone) Channels 0-9 are available to MLC-6 cordless phones. If you use more than one cordless phone, you should program each one to operate on different channels to avoid channel interference. To program channels: Verify that the antennas on the base and handset are fully extended.
Using the Carrying Holster The carring holster allows you to carry the handset with you without having to hold it in your hand. To attach the holster to your belt, simply thread your belt through the holster's belt loop. Then slip the handset in to the holster.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your cordless phone, you may be able to solve it by following the procedures listed here. If you cannot resolve a problem using these procedures, call the AT&T Helpline at 1 800 628-2888, 24 hours a day. Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions...
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Possible Solutions Symptom Possible Causes No ring on incoming Move closer to base. Out of range. call, or handset makes Fully extend telescoping Retractable antenna hissing sounds. not fully extended. antennas on base and handset. Place correct handset If you have more than one MLC-6, in base for at least 10 wrong handset...
Maintenance Treated properly, your telephone will require no maintenance other than periodic cleaning. To clean, wipe the housing with a soft, dust-free cloth. If absolutely necessary, clean it with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Dry quickly with a soft cloth.
Ordering Replacement Parts To order replacement parts or optional equipment, call either AT&T "Sourcebook" Catalog Sales or the AT&T National Parts Sales Center toll free. When ordering, please use the part numbers shown in the table below. Item AT&T Catalog AT&T National Sales (Sourcebook) Parts Sales Center 1 800 451-2100...
AT&T Limited Warranty What is covered: Any defect in material and workmanship. For how long: One year. What we will do: If your telephone is defective within one year of the date of pur- chase, we will repair it or, at our option, replace it at no charge to you.
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What we ask you to do: To get warranty service for your telephone you must provide proof of the date of purchase. If you purchased your telephone directly from AT&T: Call our Helpline for complete instructions and details on service. If you purchased your telephone from an AT&T Authorized Dealer: Your AT&T warranty service is provided to you by your Dealer under the AT&T Authorized Dealer Warranty Plan.
Customer Support Helplines AT&T provides these Helplines 24 hours a day to help you program and use your phone: 1 800 628-2888 U.S.A. 1 800 363-1882 Eastern Canada and Ottawa Central and Western Canada 1 800 663-9817 1 800 387-4268 Ontario Before calling the Helpline, please refer to “Troubleshooting.”...
FCC Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules require that you be notified of the following: FCC Part 15 Rules The AT&T MLC-6 Cordless Telephone has been tested and has been found to comply with FCC Part 15 Rules. These specifica- tions are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial or residential installation.
Using the Wall Mount Template 1. If you wish, remove the template from this booklet by cutting or tearing along this dotted line. (if you do not use the template, not that screws should be installed on a vertical line. exactly 4 inches apart.) 2.