AT&T CL82450 User Manual

AT&T CL82450 User Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller id/call waiting
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CL82100/CL82200/CL82250/
CL82300/CL82350/CL82400/
CL82450/CL82500/CL82550/
CL82600
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting

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  • Page 1 User’s manual CL82100/CL82200/CL82250/ CL82300/CL82350/CL82400/ CL82450/CL82500/CL82550/ CL82600 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 2 CL82100 (one handset) CL82200 (two handsets) CL82250 (two handsets) CL82300 (three handsets) CL82350 (three handsets) CL82400 (four handsets) CL82450 (four handsets) CL82500 (five handsets) CL82550 (five handsets) CL82600 (six handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    Quick start guide Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed (One for CL82200 and CL82250) (Two for CL82300 and CL82350) (Three for CL82400 and CL82450) (Four for CL82500 and CL82550) (Five for CL82600) Wall mount bracket Quick start guide...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CL82100/CL82200/CL82250/ CL82300/CL82350/CL82400/ CL82450/CL82500/CL82550/ CL82600 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide - handset ... 1 Quick reference guide - telephone base ... 3 Installation ... 4 Telephone base and charger installation ...
  • Page 5 Directory About the directory ... 29 Shared directory ... 29 Capacity ... 29 Create directory entries ... 30 To create a new directory entry ... 30 To add a predialed telephone number to the directory ... 31 Review directory ... 32 To review directory entries ...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE indicator On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. qCID/-VOLUME Press qCID to show caller ID history (page 36). Press to scroll down while in menus. While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.
  • Page 7: Using Menus

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Main menu The > symbol highlights a menu item. >Play messages Answering sys During an outside call, intercom call, message or announcement playback, press to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing. Main menu Play messages (page 43) Answering sys (page 40)
  • Page 8: Quick Reference Guide - Telephone Base

    Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base X/DELETE Press to delete the message currently playing (page 43). Press twice to delete all old messages when the phone is not in use (page 44). /ANSWER ON Press to turn the built-in answering system on or off (page 17).
  • Page 9: Installation

    Getting started Installation You must install and charge the battery before 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 (see page 8).
  • Page 10: Telephone Base And Charger Installation

    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 8 for details. Telephone base installation •...
  • Page 11: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery as shown below. 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 telephone base or charger when not in use.
  • Page 12 Getting started Battery installation and charging CHARGE light After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date/time on page 12. To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Wall Mount To Tabletop Installation

    Getting started Installation options Wall mount to tabletop installation 1. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. 2. Push the telephone base up to detach it from the wall mount bracket. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.
  • Page 15: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT not in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the > symbol indicates the selected menu item.
  • Page 16: Lcd Language

    Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT 2. Use qCID or pDIR to scroll to >Settings, then press /SELECT. MENU 3. Use qCID or pDIR to scroll to >LCD language, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 17: Key Tone

    Telephone settings Handset settings NOTES: 1. Your telephone service provider voicemail might alert you to new messages with a stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone service provider for more details. 2. For information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone service provider. �ey tone The handset is set to beep with each key press.
  • Page 18: Use Caller Id To Automatically Set Date And Time

    Telephone settings Handset settings 6. Press qCID or pDIR to select the day then press /SELECT, or enter the number using the dial pad keys. MENU 7. Press qCID or pDIR to select the year then press /SELECT, or enter the number using the dial pad keys, MENU /SELECT to confirm.
  • Page 19: 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 history only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.
  • Page 20: Website

    Telephone settings Handset settings Website Use this feature to view the AT&T website address. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT 2. Use qCID or pDIR to scroll to >Website, then press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press OFF/ CLEAR Exiting the menu On the handset, press previous menu, or exit the menu display.
  • Page 21: Answering System Settings

    Telephone settings Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system handset to turn on or off the answering system, set up the announcement message, activate the call screening, or change the number of rings, remote access code and message alert tone.
  • Page 22: Answer On/Off

    Telephone settings Answering system settings To delete your outgoing announcement: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ main menu. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to >Answering sys, then press 3. Press /SELECT again to select >Announcement. The MENU system announces, “To play, press 2.
  • Page 23: Call Screening

    Telephone settings Answering system settings Call screening Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard over the telephone base speaker when they are being recorded. If you turn call screening on, you hear the incoming message. While monitoring an incoming message, you can answer the call by pressing on the handset.
  • Page 24: Remote Access Code

    Telephone settings Answering system settings • Toll saver - the answering system answers a call after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages. This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges when calling from out of your local area.
  • Page 25: Message Alert Tone

    Telephone settings 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 10 seconds. the message alert tone is set to off. There is no audible alert at the handset.
  • Page 26: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Making, answering, and ending calls Making a call To make a call: • Press PHONE/ FLASH 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 27: Handset Operation

    Telephone operation Handset operation Speakerphone During a call, press and normal handset use. Press NOTES: If you use the speakerphone during low battery mode, the key pad of the handset and the /SPEA�ER SPEA�ER button are lit . The speakerphone uses more power than the normal handset. If the handset battery becomes very low while you are using the speakerphone, the call remains in speakerphone mode until you hang up or the battery becomes depleted.
  • Page 28: Equalizer

    Telephone operation Handset operation Equalizer The equalizer feature on the handset enables you to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing. While on a call or intercom call or listening to a message or announcement, press EQ setting Treble 1, Treble 2, Bass or Natural (the default setting).
  • Page 29: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press increase the listening volume. You levels. NOTES: 1. Handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent. 2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps.
  • Page 30: 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 numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID history or redial list.
  • Page 31: Multiple Handset Use

    Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets. To start the paging tone: • Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. NOTE: If you press ringer of that handset stops, but the paging to the rest of the handsets continues.
  • Page 32: Intercom

    Multiple handset use Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets. This feature is not available for model CL82100. If you press INT on CL82100 handset, Int requires two handsets displays on the handset screen. Use the handset number to initiate intercom and transfer calls. 1.
  • Page 33: 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 CL82100. 1. During a call, press INT. • If you have a two-handset system, the outside call is put on hold and your handset screen shows Calling other handset.
  • Page 34: About The Directory

    Directory About the directory Shared directory The directory is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the directory from any handset apply to all. NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another handset tries to enter the directory, the screen shows Not available at this time.
  • Page 35: Create Directory Entries

    Directory Create directory entries To create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ SELECT 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to >Directory, then press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press qCID or pDIR to highlight Add contact. /SELECT. 4. Press MENU 5.
  • Page 36: To Add A Predialed Telephone Number To The Directory

    Directory Create directory entries Dial key space /SELECT to store your new directory entry. 8. Press MENU There is a confirmation tone. The name and the telephone number appear. To change them later, see page 33. To add a predialed telephone number to the directory You can save a predialed telephone number to the directory.
  • Page 37: 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- Press MENU/ SELECT to >Directory. Press 2. Press qCID or pDIR to browse through the directory. Entries appear alphabetically by the first letter in the name.
  • Page 38: 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 displayed on the handset. Use the directory review or search (page 32) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press /SPEA�ER SPEA�ER.
  • Page 39: Caller Id

    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, even while on another call.
  • Page 40: 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 41: Caller Id Operation

    Caller ID Caller ID operation Memory match If the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory. For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as Chris if this is how you entered it into your directory.
  • Page 42: View Dialing Options

    Caller ID Caller ID operation View dialing options Although the incoming call log entries have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in some areas, you might need to dial only the seven digits, 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change and store the number of digits that you dial in the call log.
  • Page 43: Save A Call Log Entry To The Directory

    Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a call log entry to the directory 1. When in the call log, press qCID or pDIR to browse. 2. Press /SELECT to select an entry. The screen displays EDIT NUMBER. MENU 3. Use the dial pad keys to edit the number. Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right.
  • Page 44: Reasons For Missing Caller Id Information

    Caller ID Reasons for missing caller ID information There are occasions when other information or no information shows for various reasons: On-screen message 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.
  • Page 45: Answering System

    Answering system About the answering system Answering system and voicemail 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.
  • Page 46: Message Capacity

    Answering system About the answering system Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes, and the maximum recording time is approximately 14 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics.
  • Page 47: Call Intercept

    Answering system About the answering system Call intercept While screening a call, you can stop recording and speak to the caller by pressing PHONE/ /SPEA�ER SPEA�ER on the handset. FLASH Base ringer Press pqVOLUME on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use.
  • Page 48: Message Playback

    Answering system Message playback If you have new messages, you hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system plays back all the messages (oldest first). When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced. Before each message, you hear the day and time of the recording.
  • Page 49: To Delete All Old Messages

    Answering system Message playback When messages are playing on the handset: • Press /-VOLUME or qCID playback volume. • Press EQ to adjust the message playback audio quality. Press 6 to skip to the next message. • • Press 4 to repeat the message. Press twice to hear the previous message. •...
  • Page 50: Recording And Playing Memos

    Answering system Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record at a handset. You can record, play back and delete them like incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for others who use the answering system. To record a memo 1.
  • Page 51: Base Message Counter Displays

    Answering system Base message counter displays The base message counter shows the total number of answering system messages. See the table below for other message counter displays. Message counter displays (flashing) 1-99 1-99 (flashing) 1-99 & F (alternating) No messages. You need to set the clock (page 12).
  • Page 52: 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, see page 19 to change it).
  • Page 53 Answering system Remote access 4. Hang up or press 8 to end the call and save all undeleted messages. Cut out and carry the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for quick reference. NOTES: 1. If you do not enter a valid remote access code, the system answers the call automatically. 2.
  • Page 54: Appendix

    Appendix Adding and registering handsets Your telephone can support up to 12 cordless handsets (AT&T model CL80100, sold separately). The handset needs to register with the telephone base before use. You must register each handset separately. The handsets provided within your product box are already registered as HANDSET 1 and so forth.
  • Page 55: Deregistering A Handset

    Appendix Deregistering a handset 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 the handsets, and then register each handset you wish to use again, one at a time.
  • Page 56: Alert Tones And Lights

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Screen icons Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). Battery status - low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or charger to recharge. Speakerphone - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is off. New voicemail - you have new voicemail from your telephone service provider.
  • Page 57: Lights

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Lights /ANSWER ON On when the answering system is on and ready to receive calls. CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. On when the speakerphone is on. IN USE On when the handset is in use, or when the answering system is answering an incoming call.
  • Page 58: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages Already saved Call log empty Call transferred Calling HANDSET X (For systems with three or more handsets) Calling other handset (For systems with two handsets) Contact deleted Directory empty Directory full Ended HANDSET X is calling (For systems with three or...
  • Page 59: Ringer Off

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages No line Not available at this time Other handset is calling (For systems with two handsets) Out of range OR No pwr at base Outside call ** Paging ** Phone Place in charger 1.Press HS LOC on base 4sec...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For customer service, visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 My telephone doesn’t work at all. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. •...
  • Page 61 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless handset isn’t performing normally. • Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone base. Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical outlet without a wall switch. • Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range.
  • Page 62 Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base. • 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 (see page 5).
  • Page 63 Appendix Troubleshooting • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use. • You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously.
  • Page 64 Appendix Troubleshooting The charge light is off or blinking. • Make sure you plug the power and line cords in correctly and securely. • Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset. •...
  • Page 65 Appendix Troubleshooting System does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure that the answering system is on. ANS ON should show on the handset and the /ANSWER ON • If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages stored (pages 18-19).
  • Page 66 Appendix Troubleshooting System announces, “Time and day not set.” • You need to reset the system clock (page 12). Outgoing announcement is not clear. • When you record your announcement, make sure you speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from the handset. •...
  • Page 67 Appendix Troubleshooting Common cure for electronic equipment. If the telephone does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger. If it does not seem to respond, do the following (in the order listed): •...
  • Page 68: Maintenance

    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 69: 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. Safety information •...
  • Page 70: Especially About Cordless Telephones

    Appendix 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 71: 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. This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request.
  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 1 (800) 222-3111 1. What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER”...
  • Page 74 Appendix Limited warranty 5. How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service, visit 1 (800) 222-3111 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. Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the PRODUCT(s) to the service location.
  • Page 75: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band Channels Operating temperature Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage (AC adapter output) Handset voltage Charger voltage (AC adapter output) Operation Talk time (cordless handset) Talk time (cordless handset speakerphone) Standby * 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 76: Index

    Index Index Alert tones, 51 Announcement, 16-17 Answering calls, 21 Answering system, 40-47 Auto off, 21 Battery charging, 6-7 Battery installation, 6-7 Caller ID (CID), 34-39 add entries to phone directory, 38 delete entries, 37 dial entries, 37 review entries, 37 Call intercept, 42 Call screening, 18, 41 Call transfer using intercom, 28...
  • Page 77 Index Index Maintenance, 63 Making calls, 21 Memory match, 36 Memos, 45 Message Alert tone, 20 Counter display, 46 Playback, 43-44 Mute, 24 Names Enter into directory, 30 Search for, 32 Number of rings, 18-19 On hook dialing, 21 Outgoing announcement, 16-17 Paging tone, 26 Phonebook, see directory, 29-33 Power adapter, 5, 8-9...
  • Page 78: Remote Access Wallet Card

    Skip the message ... Record announcement ... End remote access call ... Turn system off or on ... Model name: CL82100/CL82200/CL82250/CL82300/CL82350/CL82400/ CL82450/CL82500/CL82550/CL82600 Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting © 2009-2010 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 79 www.telephones.att.com © 2009-2010 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 9 AT&T 03/10.

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