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AT&T CL83107 Complete User's Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 1 Complete user’s manual CL83107/CL83207/CL83307/ CL83407 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 2 This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets www.telephones.att.com/accessories and speakerphones. Visit for a list of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones. Model number: CL83107 (one handset) CL83207 (two handsets) CL83307 (three handsets) CL83407 (four handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with...

  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    ID/call waiting CL83107/CL83207/CL83307/ CL83407 Quick start guide Abridged Quick start guide Cordless handset User’s manual (1 for CL83107) (2 for CL83207) (3 for CL83307) (4 for CL83407) Telephone base Charger for cordless handset Battery for cordless handset with power adapter installed...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Complete user’s manual CL83107/CL83207/CL83307/CL83407 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Clear voicemail indication ....24 Quick reference guide - handset ..1 Rename handset ......... 25 Quick reference guide - telephone Key tone ............25 base ..............5...
  • Page 5 Making a call ..........39 number to the directory ....65 On hook dialing (predialing) ..39 Review the directory .........66 Answering a call ........39 Review directory entries ....66 Ending a call ..........40 Search the directory .........67 ............40 Search by name ........67 Temporary ringer silencing ...
  • Page 6 Screen other calls ........105 Handset screen icons .......134 Screen other calls ........106 Telephone base screen icons..134 Option while on a call ......107 Handset alert tones ......135 Telephone base alert tones ..135 Answering system Lights ............136 Answering system settings ....108 Screen display messages .....

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset PHONE/FLASH CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the Press to make or answer a call (page 42). telephone base or charger. During a call, press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call PUSH TO TALK waiting alert (page 47).
  • Page 8 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset MUTE/DELETE During a call, press to mute the While reviewing a caller ID log entry, microphone (page 48). press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer temporarily (page 43).
  • Page 9 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CALL BLOCK CID/ VOLUME Press to block the incoming call when Press CID to show caller ID log when the telephone is ringing (page 83). the handset is not in use (page 79). When on a call, press to block the call Press to scroll down while in menus.
  • Page 10 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Handset side view PUSH TO TALK Press to initiate a one-to-one (page 59) or one-to-group broadcast (page 61). Press and hold to broadcast to a group of system devices (page 61). Main menu Main menu Play messages (page 125) Answering sys (page 111)

  • Page 11: Quick Reference Guide - Telephone

    Getting started Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base /CALL BLOCK Press to display the directory when the Press to block the incoming call when phone is not in use (page 69). the telephone is ringing (page 64). Press to scroll up while in menus and lists. When on a call, press to block the call While entering names or numbers, press (page 110).
  • Page 12 Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base /PLAY/STOP TONE /a>A Press to start or stop message playback Press to switch to tone dialing (page xx/96). temporarily during a call if you have pulse service (page 51). MUTE/DELETE While entering names, press to While reviewing the caller ID log, change the next letter to upper or directory, redial memory, allow list,...
  • Page 13 Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base CANCEL Microphone While in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display; or IN USE light press and hold to go back to idle On when the telephone is in use, or mode.
  • Page 14 Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base Main menu Main menu Play messages (page 125) Answering sys (page 111) Smart call blk (page 80) Directory (page 66) Caller ID log (page 76) The > symbol highlights Intercom (page 54) a menu item.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Getting started Installation You must install and STOP! See pages 16-17 for charge the battery before easy instructions. using the telephone. Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not or vertically mounted on the wall (see page 19). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.

  • Page 16: 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 19 for details. Telephone base installation Plug one end of the telephone line cord Plug the large end of the telephone...

  • Page 17: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). 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 See the table on page 161 for battery operating times.
  • Page 18 Getting started Battery installation and charging Step 2 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. SET DATE MM/DD/YY power outage, the handset and telephone base will prompt you to set the date and time.
  • Page 19 Getting started Battery installation and charging prompts if you want to set call block. Press SELECT to start the call block setup via voice guide. To skip the setup, MENU press on the handset. Voice guide to set call block: If you choose to set call block via voice guide, you hear a voice prompt, “Smart call blocker is turned on.
  • Page 20 Getting started Battery installation and charging Press to move the cursor to the left or right. Press 0 to add a space. Press /DELETE to erase a character. MUTE Press and hold /DELETE to erase all characters. MUTE Press TONE to change the next letter to upper or lower case.

  • Page 21: Battery Backup Mode

    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 Out of range OR enough charge placed in the telephone base, the telephone No pwr at base system enters battery backup mode automatically.

  • Page 22: 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 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.

  • Page 23: Wall-Mount To Tabletop

    Getting started 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 mounting plate. jack. Push the telephone base up and away from the wall-mount bracket to detach it from the wall-mount bracket.

  • Page 24: Telephone Settings

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

  • Page 25: Ringer Volume

    Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or turn Intercom appears on the screen. >Ringers 1. Press MENU/ n idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT 2. Use to scroll to Ringers, then press /SELECT.

  • Page 26: Set Date/Time

    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.

  • Page 27: Lcd Language

    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.

  • Page 28: Caller Id Announce

    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.

  • Page 29: Set Speed Dial Voicemail Number

    Telephone settings Handset settings Set speed dial voicemail number This feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy 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. SELECT Caller ID annc >Voicemail #...

  • Page 30: Indicator

    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 New voicemail and the icon; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to send the signal to turn on the indicators.

  • Page 31: Rename Handset

    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. 2. Use to scroll to Settings, then press /SELECT. MENU 3.

  • Page 32: Use Caller Id To Automatically Set Date And Time

    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 1.

  • Page 33: Dial Mode

    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. With the home area code displayed, press and hold /DELETE until the digits are deleted, and then press MUTE...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Telephone Base Settings

    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.

  • Page 36: Ringer Volume

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings Ringer volume appears on the screen. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main SELECT Ringer volume > menu. Ringer tone 2. Use to scroll to Ringers, then press /SELECT . MENU 3. Press SELECT again to select Ringer volume.

  • Page 37: Set Date/Time

    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.

  • Page 38: Lcd Language

    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 > 2. Use to scroll to Settings, then press /SELECT.

  • Page 39: Caller Id Announce

    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.

  • Page 40: Set Speed Dial Voicemail Number

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings Set speed dial voicemail number This feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy access when you press and hold the 1 key. To save your voicemail number: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main SELECT Caller ID annc menu.

  • Page 41: Clear Voicemail Indication

    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 New voicemail and icon;...

  • Page 42: Rename Base

    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 > 2. Use to scroll to Settings, then press /SELECT. MENU 3.

  • Page 43: Use Caller Id To Automatically Set Date And Time

    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 1.

  • Page 44: Dial Mode

    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.

  • Page 45: Telephone Operation

    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 Press...

  • Page 46: Ending A Call

    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. A call ends automatically when you put the handset in the telephone base or charger.

  • Page 47: Handset Speakerphone

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Handset speakerphone During a call, press /SPEAKER to switch between handsfree speakerphone 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.
  • Page 48 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 or REDIAL/ PAUSE PAUSE repeatedly. The telephone base beeps twice at the end of the list. Press CANCEL to exit. To redial a number: Using a cordless handset: To dial the displayed number, press PHONE/...

  • Page 49: Equalizer

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Equalizer The equalizer feature enables you to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing. Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. While on a call or intercom call, press MENU/ SELECT 2.

  • Page 50: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Using a cordless handset: You can set the listening volume to one of six levels. While on a call, press /VOLUME to decrease or press /VOLUME to increase the listening volume. Using the telephone base: You can set the listening volume to one of eight levels.

  • Page 51: Mute

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Mute hear the caller, but the caller cannot hear you. Using a cordless handset: To mute a call: While on a call, press MUTE/ . When mute is on, the DELETE handset shows Muted for a few seconds and MUTE icon Muted To end mute a call: MUTE...

  • Page 52: 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 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.
  • Page 53 Telephone operation Options while on calls Using the telephone base: To access the directory while on a call: Intercom 1. Press MENU/ >Directory SELECT 2. Press to scroll to Directory and then press /SELECT. MENU Charlie Johnson 3. Press to scroll to the desired number. 888-883-2445 4.

  • Page 54: Temporary Tone Dialing

    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.

  • Page 55: Idle Mode

    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 2. Press /SELECT to choose Transfer. MENU If your have one handset and no other registered 8/06 6:30 devices, the outside call is put on hold and the...

  • Page 56: 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 FIND HS on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds.

  • Page 57: Intercom

    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).
  • Page 58 Multiple handset use Intercom Using the telephone base: 1. When the telephone base is not in use, press INT. You can also press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the Calling SELECT HANDSET X main menu. Press to scroll to Intercom, then press /SELECT.

  • Page 59: Answer An Incoming Call During An Intercom Call

    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.

  • Page 60: Call Transfer Using Intercom

    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.

  • Page 61: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    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/ FLASH...

  • Page 62: Ptt Call To A Single Device

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT call to a single device Using a cordless handset: PUSH TO TALK 1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single device. >HANDSET When the handset is not in use: If you have one handset, press and hold PUSH TO TALK.
  • Page 63 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. If you have more than one handset: Connecting to Press PTT, then use the dialing keys to enter the...

  • Page 64: Ptt Call To Multiple Devices

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT call to multiple devices When there are multiple handsets registered to the phone system, PTT handsets will be able to use this feature. Other handsets can only use PTT for one-to-one calls. To call multiple devices: Using a cordless handset: 1.
  • Page 65 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: Press and hold PTT until the screen shows Connecting to group..Press PTT. Press to choose Group.

  • Page 66: Answer A Ptt Call

    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 X represents the initiating handset...

  • Page 67: Change A One-To-One Ptt Call To An Intercom Call

    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 2.

  • Page 68: Make An Outgoing Call During Ptt Call

    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 handset or...

  • Page 69: Directory

    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. Note: 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.

  • Page 70: Create Directory Entries

    Directory Create directory entries Create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Answering sys 2. Press to scroll to Directory, then press >Directory /SELECT. MENU 3. Press to highlight Add contact. 4.

  • Page 71: Number To The 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 ‘...

  • Page 72: Review The Directory

    Directory Review the directory Review directory entries 1. Press -OR- Press MENU/ when in idle mode, then press to scroll to SELECT Directory. Press /SELECT twice. MENU 2. Press to browse through the directory. Entries appear Notes: If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits, < appears in front of the telephone number. Press TONE to move towards the end of the telephone number or press # (pound key) to move towards the beginning of the telephone number.

  • Page 73: Search The Directory

    Directory Search the directory Search by name 1. Press 2. When an entry appears, press the dialing keys (0-9) to start a name search. with the dialing key, if there is an entry in the directory beginning with that letter. Press to scroll through the directory.

  • Page 74: Dial, Delete Or Edit Directory

    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 69) or Search by name (page 70) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/ FLASH...

  • Page 75: Edit A Directory Entry

    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.

  • Page 76: Speed Dial

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

  • Page 77: Assign Your Voicemail Speed Dial Number

    Directory Speed dial Assign your voicemail speed dial number To assign your voicemail speed dial number to location 1, see page 26 or page 37. The voicemail speed dial entry does not show in the bottom right corner. Reassign a speed dial number 1.

  • Page 78: Delete A Speed Dial Number

    Directory Speed dial Delete a speed dial number 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU /SELECT Linda Miller 2. Press to scroll to Directory. Press 888-722-7702 /SELECT. MENU 3. Press to scroll to Speed dial. Press /SELECT. MENU Speed dial 4.

  • Page 79: Caller Id

    Caller ID About caller ID providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. 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 80: Caller Id Log

    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.

  • Page 81: Caller Id Operation

    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.

  • Page 82: Review The Caller Id Log

    Caller ID Caller ID operation Review the caller ID log HANDSET the call, or to copy the caller’s name and number into your 6 Missed calls directory. Caller ID log empty appears if there are no records in the caller ID log. 10:01 10/15 1.

  • Page 83: View Dialing Options

    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, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change and store the number of digits that you dial in the caller ID log.

  • Page 84: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To The Directory

    Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 1. When in the caller ID log, press to browse. 2. Press /SELECT to select an entry. On the telephone base, you need to MENU press /SELECT again to select Directory.

  • Page 85: 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 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.

  • Page 86: Smart Call Blocker

    Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker If you have subscribed to caller ID service, then you can use the Smart call You can set up your lists of welcome callers and unwelcome callers. The telephone allows calls from your welcome callers to get through, and blocks calls from your unwelcome callers.

  • Page 87: Call Controls

    Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Note: The allow list stores up to 200 entries, and the block list stores up to 1,000 entries. Call controls If Smart call blocker is on, the first ring of all incoming calls will be muted. in the block list.
  • Page 88 Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call category Call control Calls without numbers Screening (default setting) You can set to screen, accept, or block all The telephone plays the screening calls of this call category, or to send these announcement, and then ask the calls to the answering system.

  • Page 89: Control Calls Without Numbers

    Smart call blocker Call block settings The Smart call blocker feature is set to on by default. 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is not in use, and then press /SELECT to select Block MENU -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the SELECT handset is not in use.
  • Page 90 Smart call blocker Call block settings 2. Press to scroll to Calls w/o num, then press Block On/Off /SELECT. MENU >Calls w/o num 3. Press to choose one of the following options, then press /SELECT. MENU Screening - ask the caller to say his/her name before the call rings on your telephone.
  • Page 91 Smart call blocker Call block settings 3. Press to choose one of the following OTHER CALLS options, then press /SELECT. MENU >Screening Screening - ask the caller to say his/her name caller announces his/her name, you can answer the call and hear the caller’s name. You can then decide whether to accept or reject the call, or to forward the call to the answering system.
  • Page 92 Smart call blocker Call block settings 5. Press /SELECT to move on to the name. MENU ENTER NAME The screen shows Number already saved if the Salesman_ number is already in the block list. You cannot save the same number twice. 6.
  • Page 93 Smart call blocker Call block settings Save a caller ID log entry to block list: 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 59). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT.
  • Page 94 Smart call blocker Call block settings Edit a block list entry: Salesman 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see 888-883-2445 Review block list on page 89). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. The screen displays MENU EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited.
  • Page 95 Smart call blocker Call block settings Delete a block list entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see Review block list on page 89). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /DELETE on the handset. The MUTE screen shows Delete entry?.
  • Page 96 Smart call blocker Call block settings Allow list The allow list stores up to 200 entries. Add an allow list entry: 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is not in use. 2 -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the handset is not in SELECT use.
  • Page 97 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_ character of every word is capitalized. Press right. Press 0 to add a space. Press /DELETE to erase a character.
  • Page 98 Smart call blocker Call block settings Save a caller ID log entry to allow list: 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 79). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT.
  • Page 99 Smart call blocker Call block settings Edit an allow list entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the allow list (see Chris Review allow list on page 94). 888-883-2445 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. MENU The screen displays EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited.
  • Page 100 Smart call blocker Call block settings Delete an allow list entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the allow list (see Review allow list on page 94). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /DELETE on the handset. The MUTE screen shows Delete entry?.
  • Page 101 Smart call blocker Call block settings Screening announcement If you have set to screen calls without numbers and/or screen other calls, the callers of one or all of the following incoming call categories will hear a screening announcement. Calls that are “out of area“ or with numbers set to “Private“. Calls with numbers that are not on your directory, allow list or block list, or with absent caller ID number.
  • Page 102 Smart call blocker Call block settings 3. Press /SELECT to select Record name. The system announces, MENU “Record after the tone. Press 5 when you are done.” 4. Speak towards the handset to record your name. Press 5 to end recording. The announcement with your recorded name plays.
  • Page 103 Smart call blocker Allowed calls If Smart call blocker is on, the following types of incoming Chris calls can get through to you and ring on your telephone 888-883-2445 system: Calls with numbers saved in your allow list. 10:01 10/15 Calls with numbers saved in your directory, but not on your block list.
  • Page 104 Smart call blocker Allowed calls Allow other calls If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set to accept Caller ID log other calls, the following type of incoming calls will ring on >Call block your telephone system. Calls with numbers that are not on your directory, allow list or block list, or with absent caller ID number.

  • Page 105: Blocked Calls

    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.
  • Page 106 Smart call blocker Blocked calls Block other calls If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set to block other Caller ID log calls, the following type of incoming calls will not ring, and >Call block the calls will be terminated. Calls with numbers which are not on your directory, allow list or block list, or with absent caller ID number.
  • Page 107 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 when receiving incoming calls that are “out of area“ or with numbers set to “Private“. The caller will hear the screening announcement.
  • Page 108 Smart call blocker Screen calls without numbers Accept call once 1. When the telephone starts ringing, and the screen Screened call displays Screened call, press PRIVATE CALLER /SPEAKER to pick up the call. The telephone announces “You have a call from...“ and the caller’s name, and then “To accept the call, press 1.

  • Page 109: Screen Calls Without Numbers

    Smart call blocker Screen calls without numbers End call 1. When the telephone starts ringing, and the screen Screened call displays Screened call, press PRIVATE CALLER /SPEAKER to pick up the call, the telephone announces “You have a call from...“ and the caller’s name, and then “To accept the call, press 1.
  • Page 110 Smart call blocker Screen other calls If Smart call blocker is on, and the telephone is set to Call block screen other calls, the telephone will not ring when Screening... receiving incoming calls with numbers which are not in your directory, allow list or block list, or with absent caller ID number.

  • Page 111: Screen Other Calls

    Smart call blocker Screen other calls Accept 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, the telephone announces “You have a call from...“ and the caller’s name, and then “To accept the call, press 1.
  • Page 112 Smart call blocker Screen other 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, the telephone announces “You have a call from...“ and the caller’s name, and then “To accept the call, press 1.

  • Page 113: Option While On A Call

    Smart call blocker Option while on a call When you are on a call and speaking to the caller, and you do not want to continue the call, you can press the CALL BLOCK button on the handset to end the call. The telephone plays the block announcement “The number you are calling is not accepting your call.

  • Page 114: Answering System

    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 activate call screening, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time. If you turn the answering system setup menu, the answering machine automatically turns on again.
  • Page 115 Answering system Answering system settings To record a new outgoing announcement: Using a cordless handset: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the SELECT main menu. 2. Press to scroll to Answering sys, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 116 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 to scroll to Answering sys, then press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press /SELECT again to select Announcement.

  • Page 117: Confirmation Tone

    Answering system Answering system settings Unless you change it, the answering system is on and ready to record answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages. Play messages Using a cordless handset: >Answering sys 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ SELECT enter the main menu.

  • Page 118: 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. This feature is only available in the telephone base.

  • Page 119: Call Screening

    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.

  • Page 120: Number Of Rings

    Answering system Answering system settings Number of rings to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges when calling from out of your local area. By default, the answering system answers an To set the number of rings: Call screening Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: ># of rings...

  • Page 121: Remote Access Code

    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 1.

  • Page 122: Message Alert Tone

    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, There is no audible alert at the handset. Remote code >Msg alert tone To change the setting:...

  • Page 123: 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. Msg alert tone To change the setting: >Recording time Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1.

  • Page 124: About The Answering System

    Answering system About the answering system Answering system and voicemail indicators telephone’s built-in digital answering system messages and voicemail and XX New messages show on the handset and the HANDSET telephone base, there are new messages in the built-in 1 New message answering system.

  • Page 125: 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 126: Voice Prompts

    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 116), the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base when a call is answered by the answering system.

  • Page 127: 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/ on the handset or /SPEAKER on the telephone base. FLASH Base ringer Press /VOLUME/ on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use.

  • Page 128: Message Playback

    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.

  • Page 129: Options During Playback

    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 2. Press /SELECT again to select Play messages. MENU ANS ON If there are new and old messages, press...
  • Page 130 Answering system Message playback When messages are playing on the handset: Press /VOLUME or / 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.

  • Page 131: Delete All Old Messages

    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: 1. When the telephone is idle, press X/DELETE. The system announces, “To delete all old messages, press DELETE again.”...

  • Page 132: 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 or the telephone base. Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages.

  • Page 133: Play Back A Memo

    Answering system Answering system Recording and playing memos Using the telephone base: 1. When the telephone base is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the main menu. SELECT 2. Press to scroll to Answering sys. Press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press to highlight Record memo, then Delete all old press...

  • Page 134: Base Message Counter Displays

    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.

  • Page 135: 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. Once the system answers, enter the two-digit remote access code (19 is the default code.
  • Page 136 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.

  • Page 137: Appendix

    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.
  • Page 138 Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/speakerphones If registration fails, the system will automatically try to register again. If Registration Failed appears on both screens. The handset shows To register HS, see manual. and the telephone start again from Step 1. For registration, put the handset on the telephone base, not the handset charger.

  • Page 139: 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. wish to use again, one at a time. Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page before beginning the deregistration process.

  • Page 140: Alert Tones And Lights

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Handset screen icons Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). Battery status MUTE ANS ON in telephone base or charger to recharge. 10:01 12/17 Speakerphone - the speakerphone is in use. New voicemail - you have new voicemail from your telephone service provider.

  • Page 141: Handset Alert Tones

    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 CID or DIR on a cordless handset when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting.

  • Page 142: Lights

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Lights Lighted display IN USE /ANSWER ON On when the telephone On when the base is in use, or when answering the answering system is system is on. answering an incoming call. /PLAY/STOP On when a handset is On when a being registered.

  • Page 143: Screen Display Messages

    Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages The telephone base is calling. BASE 0 is calling An incoming is blocked. Blocked call There are no call block entries. Block list is empty You have transferred an outside call to another device. Call transferred There are no entries in the caller ID log.

  • Page 144: Screen Messages

    Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages The device(s) you are trying to transfer a call to is out of range, No answer. Try again The handset in the charger has no battery installed. No battery The caller information is unavailable. No caller info The handset does not have enough charge to power up the Not enough batt...

  • Page 145: Screen Messages

    Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages The telephone base has the maximum of 12 handsets Registration registered to it. slots are full Registration Failed The handset registration is not successful. Ringer off Ringer muted An entry has been successfully saved in the directory. Saved The telephone base is playing voice guide.

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting

    Install a new telephone line cord. If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the jack in your home to connect your CL83107/CL83207/CL83307/CL83407 telephone, or contact your telephone service provider (charges may...
  • Page 147 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 This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing. Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the phone to not dial out properly.
  • Page 148 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 (page 147). 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.
  • Page 149 Appendix Troubleshooting I experience poor sound quality when using the handset speakerphone. For increased sound quality while using the handset speakerphone, place I hear other calls while using my phone. Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a service provider.
  • Page 150 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.
  • Page 151 Appendix Troubleshooting My caller ID isn’t working. Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your phone. The caller may be calling from an area that supports caller ID. Both your and the caller’s telephone service providers must use caller ID compatible equipment.
  • Page 152 Appendix Troubleshooting Make sure that the answering system is on. ANS ON should show on the handset and the /ANSWER ON light on the telephone base should be If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages stored (pages 117).
  • Page 153 Appendix Troubleshooting If you subscribe to voicemail service, change the number of rings so that your answering system answers before your voicemail (pages 117). To determine how many rings activate your voicemail, contact your telephone service provider. If there is a fax machine connected to the same telephone line, try disconnecting the fax machine.
  • Page 154 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. nontraditional telephone service. Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your computer.

  • Page 155: 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 156: 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 Safety information Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product. Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm.

  • Page 157: 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 158: Precautions For Users Of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers

    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.

  • Page 159: 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 The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA.

  • Page 160: 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 161: California Energy Commission Battery Charging Testing Instructions

    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.

  • Page 162: Limited Warranty

    Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions www.telephones.att.com about this product should be directed to our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 call . In Canada, dial 1.
  • Page 163 Appendix Limited warranty 5. How do you get warranty service? www.telephones.att.com To obtain warranty service, visit our website at 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 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.

  • Page 164: Dect 6.0 Digital Technology

    Appendix 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)

  • Page 165: Index

    Index Index Charger installation, 8 Clear voicemail indication Alert tones handset, 20 handset, 108 telephone base, 31 telephone base, 108 Clock Announcement, 81 handset, 16 Answer an incoming call telephone base, 27 during an intercom call, 49 during PTT, 57 Answering calls, 35 Day and time Answering system, 81–100...
  • Page 166 Index Index Index screen icons, 107 temporary ringer silencing, 36 On-hook dialing (predialing), 35 voicemail indicator, 20 Outgoing announcement, 81 HD audio, 131 Paging tone, 46 Important safety information, Phonebook, 59 123–124 Power adapter, 8 Installation, 7–12 Predialing, 35 Intercom, 47–51 Push-to-talk, 51–57 Last number redial, 37 Quick reference guide, 1–5...
  • Page 167 Index Index Index Telephone base quick reference guide, 4–5 ringer tone, 26 ringer volume, 26 screen icons, 107 voicemail indicator, 30 Temporary ringer silencing, 36 Time handset, 16 telephone base, 27 Troubleshooting, 113–121 Visual message waiting indicator handset, 19 telephone base, 30 Voice announce caller ID handset, 18 telephone base, 29...

  • Page 168: Remote Access Wallet Card

    Record announcement..End remote access call ..(or hang up) Turn system off or on ..Models: CL83107/CL83207/CL83307/CL83407 Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting © 2017 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.
  • Page 169 www.telephones.att.com © 2017 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. RBRC® and 1-800-8-BATTERY® are registered trademarks of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

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