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AT&T CL83101 User Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 1 User’s manual CL83101/CL83201/ CL83301/ CL83401/CL83451 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 2 AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. 1 (866) 288-4268 In Canada, dial Model number: CL83101 (one handset) CL83201 (two handsets) CL83301 (three handsets) CL83401 (four handsets) CL83451 (four handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with...

  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    ID/call waiting caller ID/call waiting User’s manual Quick start guide Cordless handset (One for CL83101) (Two for CL83201) (Three for CL83301) (Four for CL83401) (Four for CL83451) Charger for cordless handset Battery for cordless handset...
  • Page 4 User’s manual CL83101/CL83201/ CL83301/CL83451 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents...
  • Page 5 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset DIR/VOLUME CHARGE indicator Press DIR to show On when the handset is directory entries (page 51). charging in the telephone base Press to scroll up while or charger. in menus. While entering names or CID/VOLUME numbers, press to move the Press...

  • Page 6: Using Menus

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset PUSH TO TALK Press to initiate a one-to-one or one-to-all broadcast (page 42). Press and hold to broadcast to all system devices (page 43). Main menu Play messages (page 77) Answering sys (page 65) Main menu Directory (page 48) The >...
  • Page 7 Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base IN USE indicator MENU/SELECT On when the handset is in use, or when Press to show the menu. While in the menu, the answering system is answering an incoming press to confirm or save an entry or setting. call.
  • Page 8 Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base Main menu Play messages (page 77) Answering sys (page 65) Main menu Directory (page 48) The > symbol highlights Caller ID log (page 58) a menu item. Intercom (page 39) Ringers (page 12) CID TIME SYNC >On Set date/time (page 13)

  • Page 9: Installation

    Getting started Installation You must install and See pages 7-8 for STOP! charge the battery before easy instructions. 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 9).

  • 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 9 for details. Telephone base installation •...

  • Page 11: 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 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 Step 3 Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is on during charging. After you install your telephone or power returns following a SET DATE power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and MM/DD/YY...

  • 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, following the steps below to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. You might need a professional to install the mounting plate.
  • Page 14 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 remove it from wall. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.

  • Page 15: Handset Settings

    Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. >Play messages Answering sys 1. Press MENU/ when in idle mode (when the phone is SELECT not in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed.
  • Page 16 Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level (1-6) to one of six levels Intercom or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on >Ringers the screen. 1. Press SELECT i n idle mode to enter the main menu. MENU 2.
  • Page 17 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 18 Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. LCD language > Caller ID annc 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT 2. Use to scroll to >Settings, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 19 Telephone settings Handset settings Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, this feature provides a visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. HANDSET 1 New voicemail New voicemail and the icon appear on the handset screen.
  • Page 20 Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings Rename handset You can create a handset name for each system handset. Clr voicemail 1. When the handset is idle, press MENU/ Rename handset SELECT. > 2. Use to scroll to >Settings, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 21 Telephone settings Handset settings Use caller ID to automatically set date and time Follow the steps below to turn the CID time sync feature on Key tone or off. The default setting is On. >CID time sync 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ SELECT enter the main menu.
  • Page 22 Telephone settings Handset settings Dial mode The dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse Home area code (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse >Dial mode dialing before using the telephone. To set the dial mode: 1.

  • Page 23: Telephone Base Settings

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. >Play messages Answering sys Press MENU/ when in idle mode (when the phone SELEC is not in use) to enter the main menu. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed.
  • Page 24 Telephone settings Telephone base settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level (1-6) to one of six Intercom levels or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, >Ringers appears on the screen. 1. Press /SELEC in idle mode to enter the main MENU menu.
  • Page 25 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 26 Telephone settings Telephone base 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 Caller ID annc SELEC menu. 2. Use to scroll to >Settings, then press /SELEC.
  • Page 27 Telephone settings Telephone base settings Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, this feature provides a visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. BASE New voicemail New voicemail and the icon appear on the telephone MSG # base screen.
  • Page 28 Telephone settings Telephone base settings Key tone The telephone base is set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the key tone volume or turn it off. If you turn off the key tone, there are no beeps when you press keys. 1.
  • Page 29 Telephone settings Telephone base 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 30 Telephone settings Telephone base 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 31: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Making a call Elapsed time Using the cordless handset: Phone 0:00:30 • Press PHONE/ /SPEAKER SPEAKER, then enter the FLASH telephone number. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). Speaker 0:00:30 NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your...
  • Page 32 Telephone operation Telephone operation operation Ending a call Using the cordless handset: Press OFF/ or return the handset to the telephone base or charger. CANCEL Using the telephone base: Press /SPEAKER SPEAKER. Auto off A call ends automatically when you put the handset in the telephone base or charger.
  • Page 33 Telephone operation Telephone operation Speakerphone During a call, press /SPEAKER SPEAKER to switch between handsfree speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/ to hang up. CANCEL NOTES: • When you use the speakerphone, the key pad of the handset and the /SPEAKER button are lit.
  • Page 34 Telephone operation Telephone operation To redial a number: Using the cordless handset: • To dial the displayed number, press PHONE/ /SPEAKER SPEAKER. FLASH -OR- • Press PHONE/ /SPEAKER SPEAKER, then press REDIAL/ FLASH PAUSE repeatedly to view the redial memory. Press /SELECT to dial the MENU displayed number.
  • Page 35 Telephone operation Telephone 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 to select the equalizer setting Treble 1, Treble 2, Bass or Natural (the default setting).

  • Page 36: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Using the cordless handset: While on a call, press /VOLUME /VOLUME to decrease or press /VOLUME to increase the listening volume. You can set /VOLUME the listening volume to one of six levels. NOTES: •...
  • Page 37 Telephone operation Options while on calls Mute Use the mute function to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller cannot hear you. Using the cordless handset: To mute a call: • While on a call, press MUTE/ .
  • Page 38 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 is useful when you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID history or redial list.
  • Page 39 Telephone operation Options while on calls To access the caller ID log while on a call: 1. Press MENU/ SELEC 2. Press to scroll to >Caller ID log, then press /SELEC. MENU 3. Press to scroll to the desired number. 4.
  • Page 40 Telephone operation Options while on calls Blind transfer While on an outside call, you can transfer it to telephone base, one or all system handsets. To transfer an outside call directly without notifying the desired handset: 1. During the call, press MENU/ SELECT 2.
  • Page 41 Telephone operation Options while on calls To transfer an outside call directly without notifying the telephone base: 1. During the call, press MENU/ SELEC Phone 0:00:12 2. Press /SELECT to choose >Transfer. MENU • If your system one-handset system, the outside call is put on hold and your handset screen shows Transferring call...

  • Page 42: 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 on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds.
  • Page 43 Multiple handset use Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets, or a handset and the telephone base. Using the cordless handset: Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Calling Press to scroll to >Intercom, then press BASE /SELECT.
  • Page 44 Multiple handset use Intercom Using the telephone base: Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main SELEC Calling menu.Press to scroll to >Intercom, then HANDSET 1 press /SELEC. Your screen shows INTERCOM MENU the dialing keys to e e nter a specific handset number (1- BASE 9 for handsets 1-9, TONE and 0 for handset 10, TONE...

  • Page 45: Call Transfer Using Intercom

    Multiple handset use Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset. You can also share an outside call with another system handset. This feature is available only if you have two or more handsets. To transfer or share an outside call using intercom: Using the cordless handset: 1.
  • Page 46 Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of any device. Any device you call can respond by pressing the PUSH TO TALK key to begin two-way communication. • Only one device can talk at a time. To do so, press and hold PUSH TO TALK.
  • Page 47 Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT call to a single device 1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single device. PUSH TO TALK When the handset is not in use: >Handset • If you have a one-handset system, press and hold PUSH TO TALK on the handset or PTT on the telephone base.
  • Page 48 Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT call to all handsets When there are one to four handsets registered to the phone system, PTT supports one-to-all calls (one-to-five maximum). However, if there are five or more handsets registered to the phone system, PTT supports a maximum of one-to-four calls.
  • Page 49 Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer a PTT call You can respond to a PTT call whenever the speakerphone light is off, as described below. When your handset receives a PTT call, the device beeps and the screen shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk. When the other party is speaking, your speakerphone light is on, and your device shows PTT From HS X To HS X (the first X represents the initiating handset number, the second X represents your handset number;...
  • Page 50 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. When your device screen shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk, press /SELECT on your handset or /SELEC on your telephone base.
  • Page 51 Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Make an outgoing call during PTT • During a one-to-one PTT, 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-all PTT, press PHONE/ on the initiating handset FLASH...

  • Page 52: About The 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.

  • Page 53: Create Directory Entries

    Directory Create directory entries Create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ on your handset or MENU/ SELECT SELEC Answering sys your telephone base in idle mode to enter the main menu. >Directory 2. Press to scroll to >Directory, then press /SELECT on your handset or /SELEC on your MENU...
  • Page 54 Directory Create directory entries 7. Use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters) when prompted. Each time you press a key, the character on that key appears. Additional key presses produce other characters on that key. See the chart below. •...

  • Page 55: Review The Directory

    Directory Review the directory Review directory entries 1. Press when in idle mode. The summary screen shows briefly and then the first entry in the directory shows. -OR- Press MENU/ on your handset or MENU/ on your telephone SELECT SELEC base when in idle mode, then press to scroll to >Directory.

  • Page 56: Search The Directory

    Directory Search the directory Search by name 1. Press 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. The directory shows the first name beginning with the first letter associated with the dialing key if there is an entry in the directory beginning with that letter.

  • Page 57: Dial, Delete Or Edit Directory Entries

    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 handset. Use Review the directory or Search the directory (page 51) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/...
  • Page 58 Directory Dial, delete or edit directory entries Edit a directory entry 1. When a directory entry displays, press /SELECT on your handset or MENU MENU/ on your telephone base. SELEC The screen shows EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited.

  • Page 59: Speed Dial

    Directory Speed dial The telephone base has 10 speed dial locations (0-9) where Robert Brown you can store the telephone numbers you wish to dial more 888-883-2445 quickly. You can store up to 30 digits in each location. Speed dial assignments can only be selected from existing directory entries.
  • Page 60 Directory Speed dial Reassign a speed dial number 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU/ on your SELECT Robert Brown handset or MENU/ on your telephone base. SELEC 888-883-2445 2. Press to scroll to >Directory. Press /SELECT on MENU your handset or /SELEC on your telephone base.
  • Page 61 Directory Speed dial Delete a speed dial number 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU on your /SELECT Linda Miller handset or MENU/ on your telephone base. SELEC 888-722-7702 2. Press to scroll to >Directory. Directory. Press /SELECT on your handset or /SELEC on your MENU MENU...

  • Page 62: About 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,...

  • Page 63: Caller Id History

    Caller ID Caller ID history How the caller ID history (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 64: 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. 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 65 Caller ID Caller ID operation Review the caller ID history Review the caller ID history to find out who called, to return 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.
  • Page 66 Caller ID Caller ID operation View dialing options Although the incoming caller ID 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.
  • Page 67 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 on your handset or /SELEC on your telephone MENU MENU base to select an entry. The screen displays EDIT NUMBER. 3.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Answering System Settings

    Answering system Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system handset to set Play messages up the announcement message, turn on or off the answering >Answering sys system or message alert tone, activate call screening, or change the number of rings, message recording time, or remote access code.
  • Page 70 Answering system Answering system settings To record a new outgoing announcement: Using the 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 Play annc /SELECT.
  • Page 71 Answering system Answering system settings To delete your outgoing announcement: Using the cordless handset: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the main menu. SELECT 2. Press to scroll to >Answering sys, then press /SELECT. MENU 3.
  • Page 72 Answering system Answering system settings Answer on/off Unless you change it, the answering system is on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages. To turn the answering system on or off: Play messages Using the cordless handset:...
  • Page 73 Answering system 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 PHONE/ /SPEAKER SPEAKER...
  • Page 74 Answering system Answering system settings Number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, three, four, five or six rings. You can also select toll. Toll saver is the answering system answers a call after two rings if you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages.
  • Page 75 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). Unless you change it, the remote access code is 19. To change the remote access code: Play messages Using the cordless handset: >Answering sys...
  • Page 76 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 10 seconds. Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off. There is no audible alert at the handset.
  • Page 77 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: Using the cordless handset: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ SELECT enter the main menu.

  • Page 78: 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). Your telephone’s built-in digital answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate.
  • Page 79 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 80 Answering system About the answering system Call intercept While screening a call, you can stop recording and speak to the caller by pressing PHONE/ /SPEAKER SPEAKER on the handset or by pressing FLASH SPEAKER on the telephone base. Base ringer Press /VOLUME/ on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume...

  • Page 81: 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). When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced. Before each message, you hear the day and time of the recording.
  • Page 82 Answering system Message playback Options during playback When a message is playing, you can adjust the playback volume, skip, repeat or delete the message. When messages are playing on the telephone base: • Press /VOLUME/ to adjust the message playback volume. •...
  • Page 83 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 84: Recording And Playing Memos

    Answering system Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record at a handset. You can record, playback 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. Record a memo Using the cordless handset: Play messages...

  • Page 85: 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 No messages. You need to set the clock (page 13). 0 (flashing) Total number of old messages and memos, or message 1-99...

  • Page 86: 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 87 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. •...

  • Page 88: Adding And Registering Handsets

    Appendix Adding and registering handsets Your telephone can support up to 12 cordless handsets. The handset must be registered to 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 89: 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 the handsets, and then register each handset you wish to use again, one at a time.

  • Page 90: Alert Tones And Lights

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Handset screen icons Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). Battery status - low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or charger to recharge. ANS ON MUTE MSG # 10:21 Speakerphone - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is off.

  • Page 91: Telephone Base Screen Icons

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Telephone base screen icons Ringer off - the telephone base ringer is off. New voicemail - you have new voicemail from your telephone service provider. MSG # New caller ID log - new or missed calls. 2/11 10:21 MSG #...
  • Page 92 Appendix Alert tones and lights Lights IN USE On when the handset is in use, or when the answering system is answering an incoming call. On when a handset is being registered. /ANSWER ON Flashes when there is an incoming call or On when the when a handset is being answering...

  • Page 93: Handset Display Screen Messages

    Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The telephone base is calling. BASE is calling There are no entries in the caller ID history. Caller ID log empty You have transferred an outside call to another device. Call transferred The handset is calling the telephone base (for intercom calls).
  • Page 94 Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The device(s) you are trying to transfer a call to is out of range, No answer. Try again off hook, or has no power. The telephone number you have entered is already in the Number already directory.

  • Page 95: Telephone Base Display Screen Messages

    Appendix Telephone base display screen messages Screen display messages There are no entries in the caller ID history. Caller ID log empty You have transferred an outside call to another cordless handset. Call transferred The telephone base is calling a handset (for intercom calls). Calling HANDSET X The telephone base is transferring an outside call to a handset.
  • Page 96 Appendix Telephone base display screen messages Screen display messages The handset(s) you are trying to transfer a call to is out of No answer. Try again range, off hook, or has no power. The telephone number you have entered is already in the Number already directory.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone please try the suggestions below. For www.telephones.att.com Customer Service, visit our website at or call 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268. . In Canada, dial My telephone doesn’t work at all. •...
  • Page 98 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 99 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 6).
  • Page 100 Appendix Troubleshooting • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 10 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 101 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 102 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 light on the telephone base should be on. •...
  • Page 103 Appendix Troubleshooting System announces, “Time and day not set.” • You need to reset the system clock (page 13). 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 104 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 fix the problem, do the following (in the order listed): Disconnect the power to the telephone base.

  • Page 105: 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 106: 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 107 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 108: 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 109: Fcc Part

    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 110: 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 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 111 Appendix Limited warranty 5. How do you get warranty service? www.telephones.att.com To obtain warranty service, visit our website at or call 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 . 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 112: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz - 1928.448MHz Channels Operating temperature 32°F - 122°F 0°C - 50°C Telephone base voltage 96Vrms - 130Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage 6VDC @ 600mA (AC adapter output) Handset voltage 2.4VDC - 3.2VDC Charger voltage 6VAC @ 300mA (AC adapter output)
  • Page 113 Index Index Directory, Dial numbers, 35 Alert tones, 60 Edit entries, 35 Answer an incoming call Name search, 34 during an intercom call, 25 New entries, 32 during PTT, 30 Display dial, 35 Answering calls, 18 DSL, 4,5 Answering system, 44–57 Assign a speed dial number, 36 Auto off, 18 Elapsed time, 18...
  • Page 114 Index Index Ringer silencing, 18 Ringer volume, Maintenance, 72 Base, 51 Make an outgoing call during PTT, 30 Handset, 11 Making calls, 18 Ring tone options, 11 Memory match, 40 Memos, 54 Message, Safety information, 73–74 Alert tone, 48 Search by name, 34 Counter display, 55 Playback, 52 Mute, 21...

  • Page 115: Remote Access Wallet Card

    Record announcement ..End remote access call ..(or hang up) Turn system off or on ..Models: CL83101/CL83201/CL83301/CL83401/CL83451 Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting © 2010 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 116 www.telephones.att.com © 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 1 AT&T 12/10.

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