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Dect 6.0 answering system with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 1 Abridged user’s manual CL83210/CL83440 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 2 This Abridged user’s manual provides you with basic installation and major operation instructions. A limited set of features are described in an abridged form. Please refer to the online CL83210/CL83440 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Complete user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation www.telephones.att.com/manuals...
  • Page 3 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Abridged Quick start guide Smart call blocker Cordless handsets user’s manual (2 for CL83210) (4 for CL83440) Telephone base Chargers for cordless Batteries for cordless handsets with power handsets adapters installed...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Abridged user’s manual CL83210/CL83440 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting For more detailed instructions, refer to the Complete user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals. Table of contents Getting started Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator ........17 Quick reference guide - handset ..1 Clear voicemail indication ....
  • Page 5 Answering a call ........27 View dialing options ......43 Ending a call ..........27 Dial a caller ID log entry ....44 Handset speakerphone ..... 27 Save a caller ID log entry to the Last number redial .......28 directory ............. 44 Equalizer ............28 Smart call blocker Volume control ........28...
  • Page 6 Call screening ...........83 ....... 110 Call intercept ........... 84 DECT 6.0 digital technology ..110 Telephone operating range ..110 message alert tone ......84 Message playback ........85 and clarity ..........110 Options during playback ....85 HD audio ............ 110 Delete all old messages ....87 Simulated full-duplex handset Recording and playing memos ..

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE light REDIAL/PAUSE On when the handset is charging in the Press repeatedly to view the last ten telephone base or charger. numbers dialed (page 27). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 38). Press to display the directory entries when the phone is not in use (page 39).
  • Page 8 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset MENU/SELECT TONE /a>A When the handset is not in use, press to Press to switch to tone dialing show the menu. temporarily during a call if you have pulse service. While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.

  • Page 9: Base

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset DELETE When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer temporarily (page While reviewing the caller ID log, 28). directory, redial memory, allow list, Press and hold while the telephone block list, or star name list, press to is not in use to erase the missed call delete an individual entry.

  • Page 10: Quick Reference Guide - Telephone

    Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base QUIET# (pound key) Microphone Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 42). /VOL/ Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode During message playback or call setting screen, or to deactivate QUIET screening, press to adjust the listening mode (page 19).
  • Page 11 Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base /PLAY/STOP /SPEAKER Press to start or stop message playback Press to make or answer a call using the (page 84). speakerphone. IN USE light REDIAL/PAUSE On when the telephone is in use, or when the answering system is Press repeatedly to view the last 10 answering an incoming call.

  • Page 12: Telephone Base Installation

    Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base /FIND HS Press to display the caller ID log when While the phone is idle, press to page all the phone is not in use (page 42). handsets (page 32). Press to scroll down while in menus and lists.

  • Page 13: Telephone Base And Charger Installation

    Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger, as shown below. Telephone base installation Plug one end of the telephone line cord Plug the large end of the telephone base power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
  • Page 14 Getting started Telephone base and charger installation IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement www.telephones.att.com power adapter, visit our website at or call 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 In Canada, dial For more detailed instructions, refer to the online Complete user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals...

  • Page 15: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged page 109 for battery operating times.
  • Page 16 Getting started Battery installation and charging Step 2 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.

  • Page 17: Battery Backup Mode

    Getting started Battery installation and charging Date: MM/DD/YY a power outage, the handset and the telephone base will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date/time on page 14 or page 21. To skip setting the date and time, press /CANCEL on the handset or...

  • Page 18: 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, as mentioned below, 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 19: Telephone Settings

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

  • Page 20: 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 21: Lcd Language

    Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT 2. Press to scroll to Settings, then press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press /SELECT to choose LCD language.

  • Page 22: Set Speed Dial Voicemail Number

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

  • Page 23: Clear Voicemail Indication

    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 away from 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 24: Home Area Code

    Telephone settings Handset settings Home area code If you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID log only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.

  • Page 25: 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 on QUIET mode, this feature activates immediately and the answering system turns on automatically.

  • Page 26: 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 not SELECT >Play messages in use to enter the main menu. Answering sys 2. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 main menu. SELECT 2. Press to scroll to Settings, then press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press /SELECT to choose LCD language.

  • Page 29: 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. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT 2.

  • Page 30: Clear Voicemail Indication

    Telephone settings Telephone base 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 away from 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: Home Area Code

    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 log only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.

  • Page 32: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Making a call Press PHONE/ /SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. FLASH Press /SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. Answering a call Press PHONE/ /SPEAKER. FLASH -OR- Press any dialing key (0-9, TONE or #). Press /SPEAKER.

  • Page 33: Last Number Redial

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Last number redial Each handset and the telephone base stores the last ten telephone numbers dialed (up to 30 digits each). Press REDIAL/ , then or REDIAL/ repeatedly to view up to PAUSE PAUSE ten recently called numbers. Press PHONE/ /SPEAKER to dial the FLASH displayed number.

  • Page 34: Call Waiting

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service from your telephone service provider, and someone calls while you are already on a call, you hear two beeps. Press /FLASH on the handset or FLASH/ on the telephone base to PHONE put your current call on hold and take the new call.

  • Page 35: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from the numbers in the directory, caller ID log or redial memory while you are on a call. 1. Press MENU/ SELECT 2. Press to scroll to Directory or Caller ID log, then press /SELECT.

  • Page 36: Blind Transfer

    Telephone operation Options while on calls device without notifying them. 1. During the call, press MENU/ SELECT Press to scroll , then press /SELECT. MENU If you have one handset and no other registered devices, the outside call is put on hold and your handset shows .
  • Page 37 Telephone operation Options while on calls If you have other registered device(s) or more than one handset, the telephone base shows . Use the dialing keys to enter a specific handset number (1-9 for handsets 1-9, TONE followed by 0-2 for handsets 10-12, or TONE followed by # for all devices), or press to scroll to the desired device and press /SELECT.

  • Page 38: 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 Press FIND HS on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. Note: If you press OFF/ or MUTE/...

  • Page 39: 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 CL80119), 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 40 Multiple handset use Intercom 1. When the telephone base is not in use, press MENU/ to enter the main SELECT menu. Press to scroll to Intercom, then press /SELECT. MENU If you have one handset and no other registered devices, the telephone base shows Calling HANDSET X.

  • Page 41: 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 PTT on a handset or /PTT FLASH on the telephone base to begin two-way communication. Only one device can talk at a time. To do so, press and hold PTT on the handset or /PTT on the telephone FLASH...

  • Page 42: Ptt Call To Multiple Devices

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) 1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single handset. When the telephone base is not in use: If you have one handset, press and hold /PTT. FLASH If you have more than one handset, press /PTT.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Directory

    Directory Directory The directory can store up to 50 entries, shared by all handsets and the telephone base. Create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT 2. Scroll to select Directory, then scroll to select Add contact. 3.

  • Page 45: Review The Directory

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

  • Page 46: Edit A Directory Entry

    Directory Review the directory 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 47: Speed Dial

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

  • Page 48: Caller Id

    Caller ID Caller ID providers. The telephone stores caller ID information for the last 50 incoming calls in the telephone base. This information is common to all handsets and the telephone base. Missed (new) call indicator When a handset or the telephone base is in idle mode and has new or missed calls, its screen shows XX Missed calls.

  • Page 49: Dial A Caller Id Log Entry

    Caller ID Caller ID Dial a caller ID log entry 1. When in the caller ID log, press to browse. 2. Press PHONE/ /SPEAKER on the handset, or /SPEAKER on the FLASH telephone base to dial the displayed entry. Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 1.

  • Page 50: Smart Call Blocker

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

  • Page 51: Call Categories

    Smart call blocker Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call categories Welcome calls Welcome calls are calls with telephone numbers saved in your allow list or directory, and not in your block list. Welcome calls also include calls with caller names saved in your star name list.

  • Page 52: Call Handling

    Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call handling Smart call blocker is set to on, and to allow all incoming calls by default. When Smart call blocker is on, the first ring of all incoming calls will be muted. If your directory, allow list, star name list and block list are empty when Smart call blocker is on, and you have set to screen calls, the telephone will screen all incoming calls and asks callers to announce their names or press the...
  • Page 53 Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call category Call handling / Unknown Calls without options for handling all unknown calls. calls numbers Numbers that are Screen unknown “out of area“ or The telephone plays the screening set to “Private“. announcement, and then ask the caller to say his/her name before the call rings on your telephone.

  • Page 54: Call Block Settings

    Smart call blocker Call block settings The Smart call blocker feature is set to on by default. 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use, and then press /SELECT to select MENU -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when it is SELECT not in use.
  • Page 55 Smart call blocker Call block settings Allow unknown (default setting) - allow all unknown calls to ring, except calls with numbers saved in the block list. Calls with numbers saved in the block list will be rejected. UnknownToAns.S - forward all unknown calls to the answering system. system.

  • Page 56: Block List

    Smart call blocker Call block settings Block list Add numbers that you want to prevent their calls from ringing through. The block list stores up to 1,000 entries. 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when it is not in use.
  • Page 57 Smart call blocker Call block settings 6. When the screen displays ENTER NAME, use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Press a key repeatedly until the desired character Press Press 0 to add a space. Press /DELETE to erase a character.
  • Page 58 Smart call blocker Call block settings 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 42). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press to scroll to Block list, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 59 Smart call blocker Call block settings 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see Review block list on page 51). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. The screen displays MENU EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited. If you only want to edit the name, skip to Step 4.
  • Page 60 Smart call blocker Call block settings 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see Review block list on page 51). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /DELETE on the handset. The MUTE screen shows Delete entry?. 3.

  • Page 61: Allow List

    Smart call blocker Call block settings Allow list Add numbers that you want to allow their calls to get through to you. The allow list stores up to 200 entries. 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when it is not in use.
  • Page 62 Call block settings 6. When the screen displays ENTER NAME, use the dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Press a key repeatedly until the desired character Press Press 0 to add a space. Press /DELETE to erase a character. MUTE Press and hold /DELETE to erase all characters.
  • Page 63 Smart call blocker Call block settings 1. Search for the desired caller ID log entry (see Review the caller ID log on page 42). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press to scroll to Allow list, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 64 Call block settings 1. Search for the desired entry in the allow list (see Review allow list on page 56). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. The screen displays MENU EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited. If you only want to edit the name, skip to Step 4.
  • Page 65 Smart call blocker Call block settings 1. Search for the desired entry in the allow list (see Review allow list on page 56). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /DELETE on the handset. The MUTE screen shows Delete entry?. 3.

  • Page 66: Star Name List

    Smart call blocker Call block settings Star name list There are many organizations like schools, medical offices, and pharmacies that use robocalls to communicate important information to you. Robocall uses an autodialer to deliver pre-recorded messages. By entering the name of the organizations into the star name list, it ensures these calls will ring through when you only know the caller names but not their numbers.
  • Page 67 Smart call blocker Call block settings 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when it is not in use. Press SELECT to scroll to Smart call blk, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 68 Smart call blocker Call block settings 3. To edit the name: Use the dialing keys to enter characters. Press Press 0 to add a space. Press /DELETE to erase a character. MUTE Press and hold /DELETE to erase all characters. MUTE 4.

  • Page 69: Screening Announcement

    Smart call blocker Call block settings Screening announcement Screen unknown) or screen robocalls (Screen robot), the callers 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 70 Smart call blocker Call block settings 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the it is not in use. Press SELECT to scroll to Smart call blk, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 71 Smart call blocker Call block settings 1. Press CALL BLOCK when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the handset is not in SELECT use. Press to scroll to Smart call blk, then press /SELECT.

  • Page 72: Voice Guide To Set Smart Call

    Smart call blocker Call block settings Voice guide to set Smart call blocker This feature is an easy and alternative way for you to do the basic setup of Smart call blocker. You can follow the voice guide to set your telephone system to allow or to screen all unknown calls.

  • Page 73: Allowed Calls

    Smart call blocker Allowed calls If Smart call blocker is on, the following types of incoming calls can get through to you and ring on your telephone system: Calls with numbers saved in your allow list. Calls with numbers saved in your directory, but not in your block list. Calls with caller ID names saved in your star name list.

  • Page 74: Screen Unknown Calls

    Smart call blocker Screen unknown calls telephone plays a screening announcement to the caller when receiving the following incoming calls. It asks the caller to respond before putting the call through to you. Incoming calls with numbers that are “out of area“ or with numbers set to “Private“;...

  • Page 75: Screened Call Options

    Smart call blocker Screen unknown calls If Smart call blocker is on and you receive a call waiting call: - Smart call blocker will not screen a call waiting call without number while on a call. You can press /SPEAKER to take the new call. - After you have picked up a screened call, the telephone checks whether the call waiting number is in the directory, block list or allow list.
  • Page 76 Smart call blocker Screen unknown calls Notes: For calls that are “out of area”, “Private”, or without caller ID, only options 1 and 4 will be available. The telephone announces “To answer the call, press 1. To send this call to the answering system, press 4. To repeat these options, press *”. If you select option 4 to send the call to the answering system, the caller can leave a message even if the answering system is off.

  • Page 77: Screen Robocalls

    Smart call blocker Screen robocalls telephone plays a screening announcement to the caller when receiving the following incoming calls. It asks the caller to press the pound key (#) before putting the call through to you. Incoming calls with numbers that are “out of area“ or with numbers set to “Private“;...

  • Page 78: 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 79: Answering System

    Answering system Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system handset or the telephone base or message alert tone, activate call screening, or change the number of rings, system and you change any setting in the answering system setup menu, the answering machine automatically turns on again.
  • Page 80 Answering system Answering system settings 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. MENU 3. Press /SELECT again to select Announcement. MENU 4.
  • Page 81 Answering system Answering system settings 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. MENU 4. Press to scroll to Play annc, then press /SELECT.
  • Page 82 Answering system Answering system settings Unless you change it, the answering system is on and ready to record messages. does not answer calls and record incoming messages. 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter the main SELECT menu.

  • Page 83: Voice Guide To Set Answering System

    Answering system Answering system settings Voice guide to set Answering system This feature is an alternative way for you to do the basic setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement, set the number of rings, and set the message alert tone.

  • Page 84: Call Screening

    Answering system Answering system settings Call screening Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard over the speaker when they are being recorded. If you turn call screening on, you hear the incoming message. 1. When the handset or telephone base is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter SELECT the main menu.

  • Page 85: Remote Access Code

    Answering system Answering system settings Remote access code To access your answering system remotely from any touch-tone phone, you need to enter a two-digit number (00-99). By default, the remote access code is 1. When the handset or telephone base is in idle mode, press MENU/ SELECT enter the main menu.

  • Page 86: 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. 1. When the handset or telephone base is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter SELECT the main menu.

  • Page 87: Answering System And Voicemail Indicators

    Answering system About the answering system Answering system and voicemail indicators your telephone service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in digital answering system messages and voicemail messages are and XX New messages show on the handset and the HANDSET telephone base, there are new messages in the built-in 1 New message...

  • Page 88: About The Answering System

    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 89: Call Intercept

    Answering system About the answering system Options while a message is being recorded: Press VOL or VOL on the handset to adjust the call screening volume. Press /CANCEL to temporarily silence the call screening. Press /SELECT to temporarily turn on the call screening if call screening MENU Press /SPEAKER to broadcast the announcement and the incoming message...

  • Page 90: Message Playback

    Answering system Message playback Press /PLAY/ . Press /STOP again to end the message STOP PLAY playback. If there are new and old messages, press to select Play new msgs or Play old msgs, then press SELECT or /PLAY/STOP. MENU/ If there are only new or only old messages, they will play automatically.
  • Page 91 Answering system Message playback Press VOL or VOL 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. MUTE Press 5 or /CANCEL to stop playback.

  • Page 92: Delete All Old Messages

    Answering system Message playback Delete all old messages 1. When the telephone is idle, press /DELETE. The system announces, “To MUTE 2. Press /DELETE again. The system announces, MUTE 1. Press MENU/ when in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT 2.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Remote Access

    Answering system Remote access You can reach your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. 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 95: Appendix

    Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/speakerphones Your telephone can support up to 12 DECT 6.0 cordless handsets (AT&T model CL80119, sold separately) or up to 10 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 96: 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. beginning the deregistration process.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Install a new telephone line cord. If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the your home to connect your CL83210/CL83440 telephone, or contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
  • Page 98 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 take 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 99 Appendix Troubleshooting I experience poor sound quality when using the handset speakerphone. For increased sound quality while using the handset speakerphone, place the 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.
  • Page 100 Appendix Troubleshooting While screening a call, the telephone suddenly stops screening and connects to the call. Another handset may have picked up the screening call. If you have other telephone system sharing the same telephone line, and someone picks up the call on the other telephone system while the screening is in progress, the screening process will be terminated and connect you to the caller.
  • Page 101 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot retrieve voicemail messages. Your telephone has both a built-in answering system and voicemail indication. They are independent features and each alerts you to new telephone service provider, contact your telephone service provider for more information on how to access your voicemail. I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base.
  • Page 102 Appendix Troubleshooting Make sure that the answering system is on. ANS ON should show on the handset and the /ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base should be on. If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to two when you have new messages stored.

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    Appendix Maintenance 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. Avoid water You can damage your telephone if it gets wet.

  • Page 104: 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 Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product. Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm.

  • Page 105: Especially About Cordless Telephones

    Appendix Important safety information Use only the power adapters provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 website at or call In Canada, 1 (866) 288-4268 dial . For more detailed instructions, refer to the online Complete www.telephones.att.com/manuals user’s manual at Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT162342/BT262342).

  • Page 106: Pacemakers

    Appendix Important safety information 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. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that: Pacemaker patients Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.

  • Page 107: For C-Ul Compliance

    Appendix For C-UL compliance In compliance with the bilingual requirements for safety, caution, and warning markings of Canadian Federal and Provincial/Territorial statutes and regulations, the French version of Important safety information is included. Mesures de sécurité importantes Ce symbole vous alertera d’informations importantes ou d’instructions d’entretien pouvant apparaître dans ce guide d’utilisation.
  • Page 108 Appendix For C-UL compliance N’utilisez que les adaptateurs inclus avec ce produit. Pour obtenir une pièce de rechange, visitez www.telephones.att.com notre site Web au ou composez le 1-800-222-3111 1-866-288-4268 . Au Canada, composez le N’utilisez que la pile de rechargeable incluse ou une pile de rechange (modèle BT162342/ www.telephones.att.com BT262342).
  • Page 109 Appendix For C-UL compliance Mesures préventives pour les utilisateurs de stimulateurs cardiaques implantés dans l’organisme stimulateurs cardiaques implantés dans l’organisme. Appuyée par l’Administration des aliments et Avis aux détenteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques une poche de chemise, lorsque celui-ci est en fonction. opposée au stimulateur cardiaque.

  • Page 110: 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 111: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA Industry Canada This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 112: 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 or call 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 In Canada, dial For more detailed instructions, refer to the online Complete user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals 1.
  • Page 113 Appendix Limited warranty 4. What is not covered by this limited warranty? This limited warranty does not cover: PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, other liquid intrusion; or than an authorized service representative of the manufacturer; or PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems;...
  • Page 114 Appendix Limited warranty 6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must: Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service Include a “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt;...

  • Page 115: Dect 6.0 Digital Technology

    Appendix Operation Operating time* Talk time (cordless handset) Up to 7 hours Talk time (cordless handset speakerphone) Up to 3.5 hours Standby Up to 5 days * Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery. DECT 6.0 digital technology range competitions against similarly equipped phones of the leading competition.

  • Page 116: Index

    Index Index DSL 7 Allow list 56 Announcement 74 Ending a call 27 Answering system 74–89 Handset Battery backup mode 12 handset locator 33 Battery charging 10 quick reference guide 1–3 Battery installation 9–10 ringer tone 14 Block list 51 ringer volume 14 voicemail indicator 18 HD audio 110...

  • Page 117: Index

    Index Index Paging tone 33 Power adapter 7 Telephone base Push-to-talk 36–38 quick reference guide 4–6 ringer tone 21 ringer volume 21 Time Quick reference guide 1–6 handset 15 telephone base 22 Troubleshooting 92–97 Receiving calls 27 Recharging 10 Redial 28 Uncategorized calls 46 Remote access 89 Unwelcome calls 46...
  • Page 118 user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals. website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. © 2020 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. Qaltel is a trademark of Truecall Group Limited. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219.

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