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Complete user’s manual CL82219/CL82229/CL82319/ CL82419/CL82519 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/ call waiting Scan the QR code for support information...
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This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets and speakerphones. Visit https://telephones.att.com/accessories for a list of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones. Model number: CL82219/CL82229 (two handsets) CL82319 (three handsets) CL82419 (four handsets) CL82519 (five handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with...
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Scan the QR code for support information Smart call Cordless handset Quick start guide Telephone base blocker leaflet (2 for CL82219/CL82229) (3 for CL82319) (4 for CL82419) (5 for CL82519) Charger for cordless Battery for cordless Battery compartment handset with power...
Complete user’s manual CL82219/CL82229/CL82319/ CL82419/CL82519 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Initial setups ........16 Installation options ....18 Important safety Tabletop to wall-mount information ........1 installation ........18 Safety information ....1 Wall-mount to tabletop Especially about cordless installation ........19...
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Home area code ..... 31 PTT call to multiple Dial mode ........32 devices .........48 QUIET mode ......33 Answer a PTT call ....49 Change a one-to-one PTT Telephone operation call to an intercom call ..49 Telephone operation ....34 Answer an incoming call Making a call ......
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Smart call blocker Reassign a speed dial number ........60 About Smart call blocker* ..73 Delete a speed dial Call categories ......74 number .........61 Call controls .......75 Make a call using speed Call block settings .......77 dial ........... 62 Set Smart call blocker Check your voicemail on/off ..........77 using speed dial .....
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Voice prompts .......115 Screen display messages ..132 Call screening ......116 Screen messages....132 Call intercept ......117 Troubleshooting......136 Base ringer .......117 Maintenance ........148 Temporarily turning off For C-UL compliance ....149 the message alert tone ...117 Mesures de sécurité Message playback .....118 importantes ......149 Options during FCC Part 68 and ACTA ...
Getting started 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 Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product.
Getting started Important safety information CAUTION: To prevent risk of fire or battery explosion, replace with the correct battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Disconnect the telephone line from the equipment before open the battery door. Do not use the battery in following conditions: High or low extreme temperature during use, storage or transportation. Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.
Getting started Important safety information The RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle nickel- metal hydride rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center.
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Getting started Installation You must install and See pages STOP! charge the battery 13-15 for before using the easy instructions. 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 18). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.
Getting started Quick reference guide - handset REDIAL/PAUSE While entering names or numbers, press to move the Press repeatedly to view the last cursor to the right. ten numbers dialed (page 35). Press to increase the listening While entering numbers, press volume when on a call (page and hold to insert a dialing pause 37), or to increase the...
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset VOL q CID OFF/CANCEL Press qCID to show caller ID During a call, press to hang up log when the handset is not in (page 34). use (page 66). While in a menu, press to cancel Press to scroll down while in an operation.
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting screen, While reviewing a caller ID or to deactivate QUIET mode log entry, press repeatedly to (page 33). add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 67).
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Getting started Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE light During message or announcement playback, On when the handset is press to delete the playing message or the recorded charging in the telephone base or charger. announcement. /SPEAKER Press to make or answer a call using the speakerphone (page 34).
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Main menu Main menu Play messages (page 118) Answering sys (page 104) Smart call blk (page 73) Directory (page 52) The > symbol highlights Caller ID log (page 63) a menu item. Intercom (page 43) Ringers (page 21) >Play messages Set date/time (page 23)
Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base IN USE indicator /PLAY/STOP On when the handset is in use, Press to start or stop message or when the answering system is playback (page 118). answering an incoming call. Message counter Flashes when another telephone Shows the number of messages is in use on the same line.
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 18 for details. Telephone base installation Plug one end of the telephone If you have DSL high-speed line cord into a telephone jack...
Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Charger installation Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at https://telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call...
Getting started Battery installation and Battery installation and charging charging Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table).
Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery installation and charging Step 1 Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up, as indicated. Step 2 Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.
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Getting started Battery installation and charging 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342/BT283342).
Getting started Initial setups After you install your telephone or power returns SET DATE following a power outage, the handset will prompt MM/DD/YY you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date/time on page 23. To skip setting the date and time, press on the handset.
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Getting started Initial setups If you select option 1 to screen all incoming calls, we recommend that you add the phone numbers of your family members and friends, and desired businesses to your Directory (see page 53) or Allow list (see page 84), or add their names to the Star name list (see page 89).
Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, follow the steps to connect the telephone base with a standard dual-stud telephone wall-mounting plate. You may need a professional to install the mounting plate. Tabletop to wall-mount installation 1.
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 them first. Slide the wall-mount bracket up and remove it from the wall-mounting plate. 3. Unplug the telephone line cord or the DSL filter from the telephone wall jack. Push the telephone base up and away from the wall-mount bracket to detach it from the wall-mount bracket.
Telephone settings Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. >Play messages 1. Press MENU/ on the handset when it is SELECT Answering sys not in use to enter the main menu. 2. Press q or p to scroll to the feature to be changed.
Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level to one of six Intercom levels or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, >Ringers appears on the screen. 1. Press MENU/ n idle mode to enter the SELECT main menu. to scroll to Ringers, then press 2.
Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer tone You can choose one of ten ringer tones. Ringer volume 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the Ringer tone SELECT > main menu. to scroll to Ringers, then press 2. Use q or p /SELECT.
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.
Telephone settings Handset settings to highlight AM or PM, or press 2 for AM or 8. Press q or p 7 for PM. Press /SELECT to confirm. There is a confirmation MENU tone and the screen returns to the previous menu. Note: If the clock is not set when a message is recorded, the system announces, “Time and day not set, ”...
Telephone settings Handset settings Caller ID announce The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to look at the display. 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.
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Telephone settings Handset settings Notes: To use the caller ID announce feature, you must subscribe to caller ID service from your telephone service provider. When there are up to five handsets registered, the telephone system supports caller ID announce for all handsets. If six or more devices are registered, the system supports caller ID announce for the first four registered handsets only.
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 Caller ID annc >Voicemail # 1 key. To save your voicemail number: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the SELECT VOICEMAIL #...
Telephone settings Handset settings Notes: This feature does not indicate new messages recorded on your phone’s built-in answering system. For more information about the difference between your answering system and voicemail, see page 113. Clear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates that you have new voicemail but there is none.
Telephone settings Handset settings Rename handset You can edit the handset name for each system Clr voicemail handset. Rename handset > 1. When the handset is idle, press MENU/ SELECT. 2. Use q or p to scroll to Settings, then /SELECT.
Telephone settings Handset settings Key tone The handset 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. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the SELECT Rename handset main menu. Key tone >...
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.
Telephone settings Handset settings Dial mode The dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone. To set the dial mode: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the SELECT Home area code...
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. After you turn on QUIET mode, this feature activates immediately and the answering system turns on automatically.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Making a call Press /SPEAKER, then Elapsed time enter the telephone number. Phone 0:00:30 The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). 6:30 8/06 /SPEAKER to access Note: Pressing services from your telephone service provider does not affect the Speaker 0:00:30 elapsed time.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Temporary ringer silencing or MUTE/ Press while DELETE the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer Ringer muted temporarily on that handset only. This turns off the ringer without disconnecting the call. The next incoming call rings normally at the preset volume. Handset speakerphone /SPEAKER to switch between handsfree During a call, press speakerphone and normal handset use.
Telephone operation Telephone operation To redial a number: Redial #1/10 To dial the displayed number, press 888-883-2445 /SPEAKER. -OR- /SPEAKER, then Press press REDIAL/ repeatedly to view the redial memory. Press PAUSE /SELECT to dial the displayed number. MENU To delete a redial entry: While the screen displays the desired number, press /DELETE to delete the number from the redial memory.
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control You can set the listening volume to one of six levels. While on a call, press VOL q to decrease or press VOL p to increase the listening volume. Notes: Handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting, you hear two beeps.
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. To mute a call: While on a call, press MUTE/ DELETE When mute is on, the handset shows Muted for a few seconds and MUTE icon displays until you turn off mute.
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.
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.
Telephone operation Options while on calls Blind transfer While on an outside call, you can transfer the call to a specific device or any device without notifying them. To transfer an outside call directly without notifying the desired device: 1. During the call, press MENU/ SELECT Phone 0:00:12 Transfer 2. Press or p to scroll to and then /SELECT.
Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets. To start the paging tone: FIND HS Press on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. Note: If you press MUTE/ on a handset, the ringer of that...
Multiple handset use Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets, or a handset and a cordless headset/speakerphone (sold separately). You can purchase expansion handsets (AT&T model CL80119), cordless headsets, and speakerphones (AT&T model TL80133) for this telephone base to expand your telephone system (up to 12 handsets, cordless headsets or speakerphones).
Multiple handset use Intercom 3. To end the intercom call, one party presses , or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger. The other party hears four beeps. Both devices display Intercom ended. Notes: Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel it by pressing If the called party does not answer within 100 seconds or if the handset is in use, on a call or out of range, the initiating device shows No answer.
Multiple handset use Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system device. You can also share an outside call with another system device. To transfer or share an outside call using intercom: 1.
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 to begin two-way communication. Only one device can talk at a time. To do so, press and hold PTT. You must release PTT, so the other person can respond.
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 PUSH TO TALK single device. When the handset is not in use: >HANDSET If you have a two-handset system, press and hold PTT.
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT call to multiple devices When there are multiple handsets registered to the phone system, PTT supports one-to-group calls. PTT supports a maximum of one-to-four calls when one to five handsets are registered, and a maximum of one-to-three calls when six or more handsets are registered. The first four registered handsets will be able to use this feature.
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 (the first X represents the initiating handset number, and the second X represents your handset number;...
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer an incoming call during a PTT call When you receive an outside call during PTT, there is an alert tone. During a one-to-one PTT, press on the initiating or destination handset. The PTT call ends automatically and the outside call is answered.
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) End or leave a PTT call For one-to-one PTT calls, both initiating and destination devices can end the PTT call. For PTT calls to multiple devices, the initiating device can end the PTT call. If any one of the destination devices leaves the PTT call, the call continues until all participants or the initiator hangs up.
Directory About the directory Shared directory The directory is shared by all handsets. Changes Charlie Johnson made to the directory from any device apply to all. 888-883-2445 Note: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another device tries to enter the directory, the screen shows Not available at this time.
Directory Create directory entries Create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main SELECT Smart call blk menu. >Directory or p 2. Press to scroll to Directory, then press /SELECT. MENU or p to highlight Add contact.
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 ‘...
Directory Review the directory Review directory entries 1. Press pDIR when in idle mode. The summary screen shows briefly and then the first entry in the directory shows. -OR- Press MENU/ when in idle mode, then press q or p SELECT to scroll to Directory. Press /SELECT twice. MENU 2.
Directory Search the directory Search by name 1. Press pDIR in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory. 2. When an entry appears, press the dialing keys (0-9) to start a name search. 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. Press q or p scroll through the directory. 3.
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 55) or Search by name (page 56) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press /SPEAKER.
Directory Dial, delete or edit directory entries Edit a directory entry 1. When a directory entry displays, press Linda Miller /SELECT. The screen shows EDIT NUMBER MENU 888-722-7702 along with the phone number to be edited. If you only want to edit the name, skip to Step 3. 2.
Directory Speed dial The telephone system has nine speed dial Robert Brown locations (2-9, 0) and a voicemail access location 888-883-2445 1 where you can store the telephone numbers you wish to dial more quickly. You can store up to 30 digits in each location.
Directory Speed dial 3. Press q or p to scroll to the phone number you wish to assign to the selected speed dial location. /SELECT to save the setting and return to the 4. Press MENU previous menu. There is a confirmation tone and the screen returns to the speed dial list.
Directory Speed dial Delete a speed dial number 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU /SELECT Linda Miller to scroll to Directory. Press 2. Press q or p 888-722-7702 /SELECT. MENU 3. Press q or p to scroll to Speed dial. Press /SELECT.
Directory Speed dial Make a call using speed dial When in idle mode, press and hold the dialing key (0 or 2-9) corresponding to the assigned location you wish to call. -OR- 1. Press MENU when in idle mode. /SELECT to scroll to Directory, then press 2.
Caller ID Caller ID About caller ID This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. The available caller ID information will appear after the first or second ring. Information about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the call, even while on another call.
Caller ID Caller ID log How the caller ID log works The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls. Entries are stored in reverse chronological order. The phone deletes the oldest entry when the log is full to make room for new calls.
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 Chris directory. 888-883-2445 For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name 10:01 10/15...
Caller ID Caller ID operation Review the caller ID log Review the caller ID log to find out who HANDSET called, to return the call, or to copy the 6 Missed calls caller’s name and number into your directory. Caller ID log empty appears if there are no records in the caller ID log. 10:01 10/15 1.
Caller ID Caller ID operation View dialing options The incoming caller ID log entries have 10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number). 888-883-2445 You can add 1 in front of the telephone number 1-888-883-2445 before you dial in the caller ID log or store to the 888-883-2445 directory.
Caller ID Caller ID operation Dial a caller ID log entry 1. When in the caller ID log, press q or p to browse. /SPEAKER to dial the displayed entry. 2. Press Delete caller ID log entries To delete an entry: /DELETE to delete the shown entry.
Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 1. When in the caller ID log, press qCID or pDIR to browse. /SELECT. 2. When the desired entry displays, press MENU 3. Press /SELECT to choose Directory. MENU 4.
Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the allow list 1. When in the caller ID log, press qCID or pDIR to browse. 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. MENU 3. Press qCID or pDIR to choose Allow list, then press /SELECT.
Caller ID Caller ID operation Press qCID or pDIR to move the cursor to the left or right. Press /DELETE to backspace and erase a digit. MUTE Press and hold /DELETE to erase the entire entry. MUTE Press and hold /PAUSE to insert a three-second dialing REDIAL pause (a p appears).
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 PRIVATE CALLER...
Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker* If you have subscribed to caller ID service, then you can use Smart call blocker to filter robocalls, telemarketing calls and unwanted calls, while allowing 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.
Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call categories Calls are classified into four 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. Note: There are many organizations like schools, medical offices, and pharmacies that use robocalls to communicate important information to you.
Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call controls 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 pound key (#).
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Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call category Call handling / Set profile options Unknown Calls without You can select one of the following five profile options for handling all calls numbers unknown calls. Numbers that − Screen unknown are “out of The telephone plays the screening area“...
Smart call blocker Call block settings Set Smart call blocker on/off The Smart call blocker feature is set to on by default. 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is /SELECT to not in use, and then press MENU select SCB On/Off.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Screen robot - screen robocalls. This profile setting sets the telephone to screen all unknown calls and asks − the callers to press the pound key (#) before putting the calls through to you. See Screen robocalls on page 101. Allow unknown (default setting) - allow all unknown calls to ring, except calls with numbers saved in the 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. Add a block entry: 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the handset...
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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 appears. The first character of every word is capitalized. Press q or p to move the cursor to the left or right. Press 0 to add a space. /DELETE to erase a character.
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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 66). /SELECT. 2. When the desired entry displays, press MENU to scroll to Block list, then press 3.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Edit a block entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see Review block list on page 80). 2. When the desired entry displays, press Salesman /SELECT. The screen displays MENU 888-883-2445 EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Delete a block entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see Review block list on page 80). /DELETE on the 2. When the desired entry displays, press MUTE handset. The screen shows Delete entry?. /SELECT to confirm.
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. Add an allow entry: 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the handset...
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Smart call blocker Call block settings 6. When the screen displays ENTER NAME, use the ENTER NAME dialing keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Chris_ Press a key repeatedly until the desired character appears. The first character of every word is capitalized. Press q or p to move the cursor to the left or right.
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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 66). /SELECT. 2. When the desired entry displays, press MENU to scroll to Allow list, then press 3.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Edit an allow entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the allow list (see Chris Review allow list on page 85). 888-883-2445 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. The screen displays EDIT MENU NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Delete an allow entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the allow list (see Review allow list on page 85). /DELETE on the 2. When the desired entry displays, press MUTE handset. The screen shows Delete entry?. /SELECT to confirm.
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.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Review star name list: >Review 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is Add new entry not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu SELECT when the handset is not in use. Press q Bayriver Elemen to scroll to Smart call blk, then press /SELECT.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Edit a star name entry: 1. Search for the desired entry in the star name list Bayriver Elemen (see Review star name list on page 90). 2. When the desired entry displays, press /SELECT. The screen displays EDIT NAME MENU along with the name to be edited.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Delete all star name entries: 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the handset SELECT to scroll to Smart call blk, then is not in use.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Screening announcements If you have set profile to screen all unknown calls (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.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Play your current announcement of screening with caller name: 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is Uncategorized not in use. >Screening annc -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu SELECT when the handset is not in use.
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Smart call blocker Call block settings Record your name for all screening announcements: 1. Press CALL BLOCK on the handset when it is not in use. -OR- Press MENU/ to enter the main menu when the handset SELECT to scroll to Smart call blk, then is not in use.
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. Chris Calls with numbers saved in your directory, but 888-883-2445 not on your block list.
Smart call blocker Blocked calls If Smart call blocker is on, incoming calls with Blocked call numbers saved in your block list will not ring. The 888-883-2445 telephone plays the block announcement “Calls to this number are being screened by Smart call blocker.
Smart call blocker Screen unknown calls If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set profile Smart call blk to screen unknown calls, the telephone plays Screening... a screening announcement to the caller when receiving the following incoming calls. It asks the caller to respond before putting the call through to 10:01 10/15 you.
Smart call blocker Screen unknown calls After the telephone screened a call, and is ringing and announcing the caller’s name, you can press OFF/CANCEL to mute the ringer, or press CALL BLOCK to reject the call directly. After you picked up a screened call and the telephone is announcing the screening options, you can press OFF/CANCEL to hang up the call.
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Smart call blocker Screen unknown calls Screened call Always allow this call: 888-883-2445 Press 2 to answer the call. The telephone number will be added to your allow list. 10:01 10/15 Added to Allow list 10:01 10/15 Block this call: Press 3 or CALL BLOCK to block the call.
Smart call blocker Screen robocalls If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set Smart call blk profile to screen robocalls, the telephone plays Screening... a screening announcement to the caller when receiving the following incoming calls. It asks the caller to press the pound key (#) before putting the 10:01 10/15 call through to you.
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Smart call blocker Screen robocalls 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 /SPEAKER press to take the new call. After you have picked up a screened call, the telephone checks whether the call waiting number...
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.
Answering system Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system Play messages handset to set up the announcement message, turn >Answering sys on or off the answering system or message alert tone, activate call screening, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time. If you turn off the answering system and you change any setting in the answering system setup menu, the answering system automatically turns on again.
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Answering system Answering system settings To record a new outgoing announcement: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ to enter SELECT the main menu. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to Answering sys, then press /SELECT. MENU /SELECT again to select 3.
Answering system Answering system settings Answer on/off By default, 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 a cordless handset: >Answering sys 1.
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.
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. While monitoring an incoming message, you can answer the call by pressing on the handset.
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 saver. If toll saver is selected, the answering system answers a call after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages. This feature allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges when calling from out of your local area. By default, the answering system answers an incoming call after four rings.
Answering system Answering system settings Remote access code To access your answering system remotely from any touch-tone phone, you need to enter a two-digit number (00-99). By default, the remote access code is 19. To change the remote access code: Play messages 1.
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. By default, the message alert tone is set to off. There is no audible alert at the handset. To change the setting: 1.
Answering system Answering system settings Message recording time You can set the recording time allowed for incoming messages. The message length is three minutes by default. To change the setting: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press Msg alert tone MENU/ to enter the main menu.
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. Each alerts you to new messages differently. and XX New messages HANDSET show on the handset and the 1 New message message window, there are ANS ON...
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.
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 three minutes, and the maximum recording time is approximately 22 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics.
Answering system About the answering system Call screening To screen a call at the telephone base: If the answering system and call screening are on (see Call screening on page 108), the announcement and the incoming message broadcast at the telephone base when a call is answered by the answering system.
Answering system About the answering system Call intercept While screening a call, you can stop recording and speak to the caller by pressing Base ringer Press pVOLUME or on the telephone base to adjust qVOLUME the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use. You hear a sample of the ringer while adjusting the volume.
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 old messages (in chronological order). If there are both new and old messages, you have the option of playing the new or old messages on the cordless handset. The message counter flashes indicating the number of new messages saved.
Answering system Message playback Options during playback When a message is playing, you can adjust the playback volume, skip, repeat, pause or delete the message. When messages are playing on the telephone base: Press pVOLUME or to adjust the message playback qVOLUME volume.
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.”...
Answering system Recording and playing memos Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or others using the same answering system. Play and delete them in the same way as incoming messages. Record a memo 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press Play messages MENU/ to enter the main menu.
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. You need to set the date and time (page 23). (flashing) Total number of old messages and memos, or message 1-99...
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.
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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.
Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/ speakerphones Your telephone can support up to 12 DECT 6.0 cordless handsets, headsets or speakerphones. You can purchase additional handsets (AT&T model CL80119, sold separately) or up to ten cordless handsets and two cordless headsets or speakerphones https://telephones.att.com/ (sold separately).
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Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/ speakerphones If registration fails, the system will automatically try to register again. If registration fails after the third try, Registration failed appears on the screen for a few seconds, and then To register HS, see manual. This may take up to five minutes to occur. Please start again from Step 1. Note: You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.
Appendix Deregistering handsets You may need to deregister your handsets if: You have 12 registered handsets and need to replace a handset. -OR- You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets. You must first deregister ALL handsets, and then register each handset you wish to use again, one at a time. Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page before beginning the deregistration process.
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Appendix Deregistering handsets Notes: If the deregistration process fails, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset, unplug the power from the telephone base and plug it back in. You cannot deregister the handsets if any other system handset is in use. Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handsets by following the steps mentioned above.
Appendix Alert tones and lights Handset screen icons Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). Battery status - low battery (flashing); MUTE ANS ON place the handset in telephone base or charger MSG# 10:01 to recharge. Speakerphone - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is off.
Appendix Alert tones and lights Handset alert tones One short beep Tone of each key press, if key tone is turned on. Indication to begin recording a message, memo or One long beep announcement. You are pressing qCID or pDIR on a cordless handset when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting.
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. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call or when handsets are being deregistered.
Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages An entry has been added to the allow list. Added to allow list An entry has been added to the block list. Added to block list An entry has been added to the star name list. Added to star name list You have selected the Allow unknown profile...
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Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages Another system handset is calling. HANDSET X is calling (for systems with 3 or more handsets) There is a call coming in Incoming call The device is on an intercom call. Intercom The intercom call has just ended. Intercom ended You have started the intercom process, and need INTERCOM TO: (for...
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Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages The cordless handset is paged by the telephone ** Paging ** base. The handset is on a call. Phone The battery is very low. The handset should be Place in charger charged. QUIET mode is on. Quiet mode on QUIET mode is turned off.
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Appendix Screen display messages Screen messages After you install your telephone or power returns Voice guide set following a power outage, the handset will prompt Smart call blk? you to set the date and time. After the date and time setting is done or skipped, the handset will then prompt if you want to set up the Smart call blocker feature via voice guide.
Install a new telephone line cord. If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective. Try using a different wall jack in your home to connect your CL82219/ CL82229/CL82319/CL82419/CL82519 telephone, or contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
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Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. Try all the suggestions, as mentioned above. Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. 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.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Reset the telephone base. 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. Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can cause interference with your cordless phone.
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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 (page 11). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems as a result of DSL interference.
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Appendix Troubleshooting I experience poor sound quality when using the handset speakerphone. For increased sound quality while using the handset speakerphone, place the handset on a flat surface with the dial pad facing up. I hear other calls while using my phone. Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, call your telephone service provider.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Remove the battery. Install the battery again and place the cordless handset into the telephone base. Wait for the cordless handset to reestablish its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place. Your line cord may be defective.
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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 not be calling from an area that supports caller ID. Both your and your caller’s telephone service providers must use caller ID compatible equipment.
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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.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Difficulty hearing messages. Press pVOLUME to increase the telephone base speaker volume. Press VOL p DIR to adjust the message playback volume on a handset. 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 /ANS ON/OFF light on the tele- phone base should be on.
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Appendix Troubleshooting There may be interference on the phone line you are using. Press dialing keys firmly. System does not record messages. Make sure the answering system is on. should show on ANS ON the handset and the /ANS ON/OFF light on the telephone base should be on.
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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 messages differently (page 113). If you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone service provider, contact your telephone service provider for more information on how to access your voicemail.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Common cure for electronic equipment. If the telephone does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or charger. If it does not fix the problem, do the following (in the order listed): 1. Disconnect the power to the telephone base. 2. Disconnect the cordless handset battery. 3.
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. Avoid water You can damage your telephone if it gets wet.
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.
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Appendix Remplacez les piles uniquement tel que décrit dans votre guide d’utilisation (pages 13-15). N’incinérez pas et ne percez pas les piles — elles contiennent des produits chimiques caustiques. L’adaptateur de courant est conçu pour être orienté verticalement ou installé sur le plancher.
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Appendix For C-UL compliance Spécifiquement en rapport avec les téléphones sans fil Confidentialité : Les mêmes caractéristiques qui rendent les téléphones sans fil si pratiques créent également des restrictions. Les appels téléphoniques sont transmis entre le socle du téléphone et le combiné par le biais d’ondes radio, et il se peut que vos conversations téléphoniques soient interceptées par d’autres équipements de réception d’ondes radio au sein de la portée du téléphone sans fil. Pour cette raison, vous ne devez pas considérer les conversations sur un téléphone sans fil comme étant aussi confidentielles que celles d’un téléphone à...
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Appendix For C-UL compliance Mesures préventives pour les utilisateurs de stimulateurs cardi- aques implantés dans l’organisme Stimulateurs cardiaques (ne s’applique qu’aux téléphones sans fil numériques) : L’organisme ‘Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR)’, une firme de recherche indépendante, a mené une évaluation pluridisciplinaire des interférences entre les téléphones sans fil portatifs et les stimulateurs cardiaques implantés dans l’organisme. Appuyée par l’Administration des aliments et drogues (FDA) des États- unis, la firme WTR recommande aux médecins : Avis aux détenteurs de stimulateurs cardiaques: Ils doivent tenir le téléphone sans fil à une distance d’au moins six pouces du stimulateur cardiaque.
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. 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.
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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.
Appendix FCC Part 15 NOTE: 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.
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.
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brands are used under license. This product is covered by a one-year limited warranty. Any replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product, should be directed to our website at https://telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call .
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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, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of Advanced American Telephones;...
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Appendix Limited warranty 6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? 1. Return the entire original package and contents including the Product to the Advanced American Telephones service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; 2. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the Product pur- chased (Product model) and the date of purchase or receipt;...
Index Index Alert tones Day and time 23 handset 130 Delete telephone base 130 a caller ID log entry 68 Allow list 84–88 a directory entry 57 Announcement 104 a speed dial number 61, 62 Answer an incoming call Dialing during an intercom call 44 from a record in the caller ID during PTT 50, 51...
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Index Index Important safety Paging tone 42 information 1–3 Power adapter 12 Installation 1, 2, 3, 4 Predialing 34 Intercom 43–45 Push-to-talk 46–51 Last number redial 35 Quick reference guide 5–10 LCD language Quiet mode 33 reset LCD language 24 Lights 131 Limited warranty 157–159 Reassign a speed dial...
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Index Index screen unknown calls 98–100 Volume control Set profile 77–78 handset 21, 37, 38, 118 set Smart call blocker telephone base 118 on/off 77 star name list 89–92 Speakerphone 35 Wall-mount installation 18 Speed dial Warranty 157–159 delete a number 61, 62 Welcome calls 75 edit a number 60 enter a number 59...