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AT&T CL82115 Abridged User Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 1 Abridged user’s manual (Canada version) CL82115/CL82215/CL82315/ CL82415/CL82465/CL82515 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 2 This Abridged user’s manual provides you with basic installation and major operation instructions. Some features are described in an abridged form. Please refer to the online CL82115/CL82215/CL82315/CL82415/ CL82465/CL82515 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting Complete user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation instructions at www.telephones.att.com/manuals...

  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    1 (866) 288-4268 our website at or call Abridged Quick start guide Cordless handset Telephone base User’s manual (1 for CL82115) (2 for CL82215) (3 for CL82315) (4 for CL82415/ CL82465) (5 for CL82515) Battery compartment Charger for cordless Battery for cordless...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Abridged user’s manual (Canada version) CL82115/CL82215/CL82315/ CL82415/CL8246/CL82515 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting For more detailed instructions, refer to the Complete user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals. Table of contents Getting started LCD language ......12 Voice language......12 Quick reference guide - Caller ID announce ....13...
  • Page 5 Caller ID Last number redial ....20 Equalizer ........20 Caller ID ..........33 Volume control ......20 Information about caller ID Call waiting ........20 with call waiting ......33 Mute ..........20 Missed (new) call Handset locator .......21 indicator ........33 Join a call in progress ..21 Review the caller ID log ..33 Options while on calls ....22 View dialing options ....34...
  • Page 6 About the answering Precautions for users of system ..........46 implanted cardiac Answering system and pacemakers ........66 voicemail indicators ....46 Pacemaker patients ....66 Using the answering ECO mode ........66 machine and voicemail Especially about telephone together ........47 answering systems ....66 Message capacity ....47 FCC Part 68 and ACTA....67 Voice prompts ......47 FCC Part 15 ........69...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. qCID/VOLUME • Press qCID to show caller ID log when the handset is not in use (page 33). • Press to scroll down while in menus.
  • Page 8 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset pDIR/VOLUME Press pDIR to show directory entries when the • handset is not in use (page 30). • Press to scroll up while in menus. • While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right.

  • Page 9: Quick Reference Guide - Handset & Telephone Base

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset & telephone base Handset side view �U�H TO TAL� • Press to initiate a one-to-one (page 26) or one-to-group broadcast (page 27). • Press and hold to broadcast to a group of system devices (page 27). Telephone base IN U�E indicator Message counter...

  • Page 10: Telephone Base And Charger Installation

    Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger, as shown below. Telephone base installation Plug one end of the Plug the large end of the telephone line cord into telephone base power a telephone jack or a adapter into a power DSL filter.

  • Page 11: Charger Installation

    Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Charger installation Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. IM�ORTANT INFORMATION • 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 1 (866) 288-4268...

  • Page 12: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after ten hours of continuous charging. See the table in the Technical specifications section on page 73 for battery operating times.

  • Page 13: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging �tep 2 Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place. �tep 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.
  • Page 14 Getting started Battery installation and charging After you install your telephone or power SET DATE returns following a power outage, the handset MM/DD/YY will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see �et date/time on page 11. To skip setting the date and time, press on the handset.

  • Page 15: Installation Options

    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 to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-stud telephone wall-mounting plate. You may need a professional to install the mounting plate. Tabletop to wall-mount installation 1.

  • Page 16: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/ on the handset when it is not �ELECT >Play messages in use to enter the main menu. Answering sys 2. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed.

  • Page 17: Set Date/Time

    Telephone settings Handset settings �et 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.

  • Page 18: Lcd Language

    Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT to scroll to �ettings, then press 2. Use q or p /�ELECT. MENU 3.

  • Page 19: Caller Id Announce

    Telephone settings Handset settings Caller ID announce The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to look at the display. To turn on or off the caller ID announce feature: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT 2.

  • Page 20: Set Speed Dial Voicemail Number

    Telephone settings Handset settings �et speed dial voicemail number This feature lets you save your voicemail number for quick access when you press and hold the 1 key. To save your voicemail number: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT 2.

  • Page 21: Clear Voicemail Indication

    Telephone settings Handset settings Clear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates that you have 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;...

  • Page 22: Home Area Code

    Telephone settings Handset 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 log only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.

  • Page 23: Dial Mode

    Telephone settings Handset settings Dial mode The dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone. To set the dial mode: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu.

  • Page 24: Quiet Mode

    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.

  • Page 25: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Making a call • Press /��EA�ER ��EA�ER, then enter the telephone number. Answering a call /��EA�ER ��EA�ER. • Press -OR- • Press any dialing key (0-9, TONE or #). Ending a call • Press or return the handset to the telephone base or charger.

  • Page 26: Last Number Redial

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Last number redial Each handset stores the last 10 telephone numbers dialed (up to 30 digits). , then q • Press REDIAL/ or REDIAL/ repeatedly �AU�E �AU�E to view up to ten recently called numbers. Press /��EA�ER ��EA�ER to dial the displayed number.

  • Page 27: Handset Locator

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets. To start the paging tone: • Press FIND H� on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. NOTE: If you press MUTE/ on a handset, the ringer of that...

  • Page 28: Options While On Calls

    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. To access the directory or caller ID log while on a call: 1.

  • Page 29: Blind Transfer

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Blind transfer While on an outside call, you can transfer the call to a specific device or any device without notifying them. To transfer an outside call directly without notifying the desired device: 1. During the call, press MENU/ �ELECT /�ELECT to choose Transfer.

  • Page 30: Multiple Handset Use

    Multiple handset use Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets, a handset and a cordless headset/speakerphone (sold separately). You can purchase expansion handsets (AT&T model CL80115), cordless headsets and speakerphones (AT&T model TL80133) for this telephone base to expand your telephone system (up to 12 handsets, cordless headsets or speakerphones).

  • Page 31: Call Transfer Using Intercom

    Multiple handset use Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system device. You can also share an outside call with another system device. To transfer or share an outside call using intercom: 1.

  • Page 32: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) �TT You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of any device. Press and hold �U�H TO TAL� on a handset to begin two-way communication. • Only one device can talk at a time. To do so, press and hold �U�H TO TAL�.

  • Page 33: Ptt Call To Multiple Devices

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) �TT 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-four calls when one to five handsets are registered, and a maximum of one-to-three calls when six or more handsets are registered.

  • Page 34: Answer A Ptt Call

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer a �TT call You can respond to a PTT call, as described below. When your device receives a PTT call, it beeps and shows �ress and hold [�TT] to talk. When the other party is speaking, your speakerphone light is on, and your device shows �TT From H�...

  • Page 35: Directory

    Directory Directory The directory can store up to 50 entries, which are shared by all system handsets. Create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT 2. Press q or p to scroll to Directory, then press �ELECT.

  • Page 36: Review Directory Entries

    Directory Directory Review directory entries Press pDIR when in idle mode. Press q or p to browse through the directory. �earch 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.

  • Page 37: Edit A Directory Entry

    Directory Directory Edit a directory entry 1. When a directory entry displays, press /�ELECT. The screen MENU shows EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited. If you only want to edit the name, skip to Step 3. 2.

  • Page 38: Speed Dial

    Directory Speed dial The telephone system has nine speed dial locations (2-9, 0) and a 1 where you can store the telephone voicemail access location 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.

  • Page 39: Caller Id

    Caller ID Caller ID This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. The telephone stores caller ID information for the last 50 incoming calls. This information is common to all handsets. 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, even while on another call.

  • Page 40: View Dialing Options

    Caller ID Caller ID View dialing options While reviewing the caller ID log, press # 883-2445 (pound key) repeatedly to show different 1-883-2445 Press # dialing options for local and long distance 888-883-2445 1-888-883-2445 numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory.

  • Page 41: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To The Directory

    Caller ID Caller ID �ave 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 /�ELECT. MENU 3. Press /�ELECT to choose Directory. MENU 4.

  • Page 42: Call Block

    Call block Call block If you have subscribed to caller ID service, you can use the call block feature to reject certain calls automatically. The call block list stores up to 20 entries. Automatic call rejection can be applied to: •...

  • Page 43: Review Call Block List

    Call block Call block 7. 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. • Press q or p to move the cursor to the left or right. •...

  • Page 44: Edit A Call Block Entry

    Call block Call block /�ELECT to move to the name. 5. Press MENU 6. When the screen displays EDIT NAME, use the dialing keys to edit the name. Press q or p • to move the cursor to the left or right. Press 0 to add a space.

  • Page 45: Delete A Call Block Entry

    Call block Call block 5. To edit the name: • Use the dialing keys to enter characters. Press q or p • to move the cursor to the left or right. • Press 0 to add a space. • Press /DELETE to erase a character.

  • Page 46: Answering System

    Answering system Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system handset to set up the announcement message, turn the answering system or message alert tone on or off, activate call screening, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time. Announcement Your outgoing announcement plays when calls are answered by the answering system.

  • Page 47: Answer On/Off

    Answering system Answering system settings 5. Press Press /�ELECT again to confirm. The screen shows MENU Annc. reset to default. When your announcement is reset, the system answers calls with the default announcement described on this page. You cannot delete the default announcement. Answer on/off By default, the answering system is on and ready to record messages.

  • Page 48: Voice Guide

    Answering system Answering system settings Voice guide 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.

  • Page 49: Call Screening

    Answering system Answering system settings Call screening Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard over the telephone base when they are being recorded. If you turn call screening on, you hear the incoming message. To change the setting: 1.

  • Page 50: Remote Access Code

    Answering system Answering system settings Remote access code To access your answering system remotely from any touch-tone phone, you need to enter a two-digit number (00-99). By default, the remote access code is 19. To change the remote access code: 1.

  • Page 51: Message Recording Time

    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. To change the setting: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the �ELECT main menu.

  • Page 52: About The Answering System

    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).

  • Page 53: Using The Answering Machine And Voicemail Together

    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.

  • Page 54: Call Screening

    Answering system About the answering system Call screening To screen a call at the telephone base: If the answering system and call screening are on, the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base when a call is answered by the answering system. Options while a message is being recorded: Press pVOLUME or qVOLUME on the telephone base to adjust the •...

  • Page 55: Temporarily Turning Off The Message Alert Tone

    Answering system About the answering system Temporarily turning off the message alert tone If the message alert tone is turned on, the telephone base beeps every ten seconds when there are new messages. Pressing any telephone base key (except ) temporarily silences the message alert tone.

  • Page 56: Message Playback

    Answering system Message playback To listen to messages at the telephone base: Press /�LAY/ /�TO� again to end the . Press �TO� �LAY message playback. To listen to messages on a cordless handset: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the �ELECT main menu.

  • Page 57: Delete All Old Messages

    Answering system Message playback /��EA�ER ��EA�ER to switch between speakerphone mode and • Press handset mode. • Press to stop playback. The screen shows Call back?, then press /�ELECT or to call MENU back the caller if the caller’s number is available. If the dialing format used is not correct, then use the following option to choose the correct dialing format before calling back the caller.

  • Page 58: Recording And Playing Memos

    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. Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages. Record a memo 1.

  • Page 59: Remote Access

    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. When the system answers, enter the two-digit remote access code (19 is the default code.

  • Page 60: Appendix

    Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/ speakerphones Your telephone can support up to 12 DECT 6.0 cordless handsets, headsets or speakerphones. You can purchase additional handsets (AT&T model CL80115, sold separately) or up to 10 cordless handsets and two cordless headsets or speakerphones (sold www.telephones.att.com/accessories separately).
  • Page 61 Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/ speakerphones For registration, put the handset on the telephone base, not the handset charger. If registration fails, the system will automatically try to register again. If registration fails after the third try, Registration failed appears on the screen for a few seconds, and then To register H�, see manual.

  • Page 62: Deregistering Handsets

    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.
  • Page 63 Appendix Deregistering handsets NOTES: • If the deregistration process fails, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset, unplug the power from the telephone base and plug it back in. • You cannot deregister the handsets if any other system handset is in use. •...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    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 CL82115/CL82215/ CL82315/CL82415/CL82465/CL82515 telephone, or contact your...
  • Page 65 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • Try all the suggestions, as 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.
  • Page 66 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. My caller ID isn’t working. • Caller ID is a subscription service.
  • Page 67 Appendix Troubleshooting • 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.
  • Page 68 Appendix Troubleshooting �ystem does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure that the answering system is on. AN� ON should show on the handset and the /AN� ON/OFF light on the telephone base should be on. •...

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 70: Important Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 71: Especially About Cordless Telephones

    Appendix Important safety information CAUTION�: • Use only the power adapters provided with this product. To obtain a www.telephones.att.com replacement, visit our website at or call 1 (866) 288-4268 • Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342/BT283342).

  • Page 72: Precautions For Users Of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers

    Appendix Important safety information The RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center.

  • Page 73: Fcc Part 68 And Acta

    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.
  • Page 74 Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 75: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 76: Limited Warranty

    Appendix 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 our website at www.telephones.att.com 1 (866) 288-4268 or call For more detailed instructions, refer to the online Complete user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this AT&T branded product warrants to the holder of a valid...
  • Page 77 Appendix Limited warranty What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: • PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; or •...
  • Page 78 Appendix Limited warranty 6. What must you return with the �RODUCT to get warranty service? You must: • Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; •...

  • Page 79: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications Operation Operating time* Talk time (cordless handset) Up to 7 hours Talk time (cordless handset speakerphone) Up to 3.5 hours Standby Up to 5 days * Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. DECT 6.0 digital technology The AT&T DECT 6.0 products offer unsurpassed range performance and sound clarity.

  • Page 80: Index

    Index Index name search, 30 new entries, 29 Announcement, 40 review entries, 30 Answering system, 40–53 DSL, 4, 9 Battery charging, 7 Ending a call, 19 Battery installation, 6–8 Handset Call block handset locator, 21 delete entries, 39 quick reference guide, 1–3 edit entries, 38 ringer tone, 10 new entries, 36...
  • Page 81 Index Index Names Technical specifications, 73 enter into directory, 29 Telephone base search, 30 quick reference guide, 3 Time, 11 Troubleshooting, 58–61 Outgoing announcement, 40 � Visual message waiting indicator, 14 Paging tone, 21 Voice announce caller ID, 13 Power adapter, 5 Voice guide, 8, 42 Push-to-talk, 26–28 Voice language, 12...
  • Page 82 For more detailed instructions, refer to the online Complete user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals. For customer service or product information, please visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (866) 288-4268. © 2015 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.

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