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Charles Marshall
April 25, 2025
How to set the number of ringers??
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Charles marshall
April 25, 2025
@Charles Marshall
Mr. Anderson
May 13, 2025
To set the number of rings on the AT&T DLP72212:
1. Press MENU on the cordless handset. 2. Use the CID (up/down arrow) buttons to scroll to "Answering sys" and press SELECT. 3. Scroll to "Ans sys setup" and press SELECT. 4. Scroll to "# of rings" and press SELECT. 5. Use the CID buttons to choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 rings, or Toll saver. 6. Press SELECT to save.
Complete user’s manual Telephone operation Phonebook Telephone operation ........45 About the phonebook ......66 DLP72212/DLP72222/ Make, answer or end a Create and review entries ..... 67 home call.............45 Create a new phonebook DLP72312/DLP72412 Make, answer or end a cell call ..46 entry...............
Set SCB screening profile ....98 To remotely access the Getting started Important safety information Allowed calls ..........101 answering system .......126 Blocked calls ..........102 Appendix Screen unknown callers ......103 This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may Add and register handsets/ appear in this user’s manual.
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Getting started Getting started Important safety information Important safety information Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers that can result in an explosion. Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary...
Getting started Getting started Installation Quick reference guide - telephone base You must install and charge See pages 16-17 for easy the battery before using the instructions. cordless handset. Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Getting started Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base Quick reference guide - handset Antenna Handset Press to turn the built-in answering system on or off. CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base Ì Ì...
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Getting started Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Quick reference guide - handset Press to make or answer a home or cell call using the While connected to one or two cell phones and the /SPEAKER Ì Ì speakerphone. system is in idle, press to activate the voice-controlled application of one of the connected cell phones.
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Getting started Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Quick reference guide - handset MENU/ Press to display the menu. QUIET# Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when Ì Ì SELECT reviewing a caller ID log entry. While in the menu, press to select an item or save an Ì...
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Getting started Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Quick reference guide - handset Main menu HANDSET 1 The selected menu Feature menu item is highlighted. Play messages (page 120) Answering sys (page 108) ANS ON MSG # MSG # SCB screening (page 95) 10:30 10/16...
Getting started Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger, as shown below. Charger installation The telephone base is ready for tabletop use. Plug the large end of the Telephone base installation charger’s power adapter into an electrical outlet not Plug the large end of the...
Getting started Getting started Battery installation and charging Battery installation and charging Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the 2. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). If necessary, place until it clicks into place.
Getting started Getting started Initial setups Initial setups Voice guide to set answering system After you install your telephone or power returns following Date: MM/DD/YY a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date After the Smart call blocker setting is done or skipped, the telephone base will and time.
Getting started Getting started Installation options Installation options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone Wall-mount to tabletop installation on a wall, use the provided wall-mount bracket to connect with a standard dual- 1.
BL3103-4 AT&T telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer and headsets within this range. to the Troubleshooting section (pages 135-144) if you experience difficulty If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the DLP72212/ when using the telephone system. DLP72222/DLP72312/DLP72412/BL3103/BL3103-2/BL3103-3/ BL3103-4 cannot improve the reception.
CELL to use the cell line. integrate your cell phone with the AT&T telephone system. Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to the DLP72212/DLP72222/ Caller ID manager (Caller ID share) allows you: DLP72312/DLP72412/BL3103/BL3103-2/BL3103-3/BL3103-4, it is placed in an To view your AT&T phone’s caller ID log on your Android cell phone;...
Bluetooth cellular phone or headset with the To pair and connect a cell phone or headset using the voice guide: telephone base. Then, the DLP72212/DLP72222/DLP72312/DLP72412/BL3103/ Press on the telephone base and then follow the voice guide to pair BL3103-2/BL3103-3/BL3103-4 can be used to make or answer calls on the cell and connect a cell phone or headset.
Bluetooth setup Download phonebook Auto connection You can download cell phone phonebook entries to your DLP72212/DLP72222/ When an active device moves within Bluetooth range of the telephone base, DLP72312/DLP72412/BL3103/BL3103-2/BL3103-3/BL3103-4 telephone system or is turned on within range, the telephone base tries to connect to the device.
Bluetooth Bluetooth Remote voice control Remote voice control If you have connected a cell phone to your telephone system, you can activate Activate remote voice control the voice-controlled application (voice app) of the cell phone, such as Siri®, 1. Press /VOICE on the handset when in MUTE/DELETE Google Now...
Bluetooth Telephone settings Remote voice control Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/ on the handset when it is not in use to enter the main Notes: SELECT menu. Once you have activated the remote voice control feature, you are using your cell phone’s voice app to operate your cell phone.
Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings Handset settings Ringer volume Ringer tone You can select the ringer volume for incoming home and cell You can select the ringer tones for incoming home and cell calls. Ringers calls. A ringer off icon shows when the volume is set to off.
Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings Handset settings Set date and time Caller ID announce The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as to look at the display.
Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings Handset settings Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator Use caller ID to automatically set date and time If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time New voicemail and the icon appear on the handset and telephone base are set automatically with each incoming call.
Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings Handset settings Key tone Home area code The handset is set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the key tone If you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your volume or turn it off.
Telephone settings Telephone settings Handset settings Handset settings Dial mode QUIET mode When QUIET mode is turned on, the telephone silences all sounds during the 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.
Telephone settings Telephone operation Telephone base ringer volume Telephone operation Make, answer or end a home call When the telephone base is idle, press VOL + or VOL - on the telephone base To make a home call: to set the ringer volume level (1-6), or The screen displays the Press HOME/...
Make, answer or end a cell call When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the The DLP72212/DLP72222/DLP72312/DLP72412/BL3103/BL3103-2/BL3103-3/ ringer of the handset without disconnecting the call. The next BL3103-4 can be used to make or answer calls on the cell line. You can connect Ringer muted call rings normally at the preset volume.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Telephone operation Telephone operation Call waiting on the cell line Answer an incoming home call while on a cell call If you subscribe to call waiting service from your cell phone service provider, If you are on a cell call and you receive an incoming home call, you hear a beep and someone calls while you are already on a call on the cell line, the handset displays on the handset.
If it is a cell call and the volume is too loud, too quiet or drops out, try changing the volume on your cell phone. On some cell phones, changing the volume on the cell phone affects your cell call volume on the DLP72212/DLP72222/ DLP72312/DLP72412/BL3103/BL3103-2/BL3103-3/BL3103-4 handsets.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Options while on calls Redial Chain dialing Last number redial Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers Each handset stores the last 10 dialed numbers (up Home 0:01:30 stored in the phonebook, caller ID log or redial list while you to 30 digits each) in the redial list.
Telephone operation Telephone operation Redial Handset locator Save a redial entry to the phonebook This feature helps you find a misplaced handset. 1. Press REDIAL/ on the handset in idle mode. PAUSE To start paging: 2. Press CID, or REDIAL/ repeatedly to browse until the desired PAUSE Press FIND HS on the telephone base...
Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Join a call in progress Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two devices. Another handset can join you on home call. The call continues until all parties hang up. You can share an outside call with up to two system handsets. You can buy additional expansion handsets (AT&T model DLP70012/ BL3103-0, sold separately) and cordless headsets for this telephone system.
Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Intercom Call transfer using intercom Answer an incoming call during an intercom call While on an outside call, you can use the intercom feature to transfer the call from one device to another. If you receive an incoming home call during an intercom call, you will hear an alert tone.
Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Push-to-talk (PTT) You can directly broadcast messages to the PTT call to a single device speakerphone of any device. Press and hold PTT on a 1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single device. When the handset handset to begin two-way communication.
Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT call to multiple devices Answer a PTT call When there are multiple handsets registered to the phone system, PTT You can respond to a PTT call, as described below. supports one-to-group calls.
Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer an incoming call during a PTT call End or leave a PTT call When you receive an outside call during PTT, there is an alert tone. For one-to-one PTT calls, both initiating and destination devices can end the PTT call.
Phonebook Phonebook About the phonebook Create and review entries Create a new phonebook entry The phonebook stores up to 1,200 entries with up to 30 digits for each phone number and 15 characters for each name. 1. Press MENU/ on the handset in idle mode. SELECT Phonebook entries are stored at the telephone base and 2.
Phonebook Phonebook Create and review entries Create and review entries Add a predialed telephone number to the phonebook Character chart: You can save a predialed telephone number to the phonebook. Characters by number of key presses Dialing 1. While the handset is in idle mode, use the dialing keys to keys enter the telephone number (up to 30 digits).
Phonebook Phonebook Create and review entries Create and review entries Review the phonebook Search by name 1. Press when in idle mode. The screen shows the first entry in the You can use the enhanced 3-character search to find your Charlie Johnson phonebook.
Phonebook Phonebook Dial, delete and edit a phonebook entry Dial, delete and edit a phonebook entry Edit a phonebook entry Dial a phonebook entry 1. While reviewing a phonebook entry, press /SELECT. MENU You can dial a phonebook entry on either a home or cell line. Enter number The screen shows Enter number with the current number 360-4121_...
Phonebook Caller ID Dial, delete and edit a phonebook entry About caller ID Delete a phonebook entry 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. 1.
Caller ID Caller ID Caller ID operation Caller ID operation How the caller ID log works Review the caller ID log The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls Review the caller ID log to find out who called, to return the call or to copy the in the telephone base.
Caller ID Caller ID Caller ID operation Caller ID operation View dialing options Save a caller ID log entry to the phonebook Although the caller ID log entries may contain 10 digits (the area code plus the 1. While reviewing the caller ID log, press CID or to browse through the 7-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the seven digits, or caller ID log.
Caller ID Caller ID Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the block list Save a caller ID log entry to the star name list 1. Select a desired entry in the caller ID log (see Review the caller ID log on 1.
Caller ID Smart call blocker Reasons for missing caller ID information About Smart call blocker* There are occasions when other information or no information shows for If you have subscribed to caller ID service, then you can use Smart call blocker to screen incoming calls.
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Overview Call categories Calls are classified into four categories: Unknown callers Family and friends Schools and pharmacies Robocalls and telemarketers Welcome calls Welcome calls are calls with telephone numbers saved in your Phonebook, and not in your block list.
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker About Smart call blocker Call handling Call category Screening profile options Call screening mode is set to off and to allow all incoming calls by default. Unknown calls Calls without You can set Smart call blocker to one When call screening mode is on, the first ring of all incoming home calls will (for home...
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Call block settings Call block settings Voice guide to set up Smart call blocker Block list Add numbers that you want to prevent their calls from ringing through. The After you install your telephone for the first time, the telephone base will block list stores up to 1,000 entries.
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Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Call block settings Call block settings Review block list: Edit a block entry: 1. Press CALL BLOCK to enter the SCB screening menu when the telephone is 1. Search for the desired entry in the block list (see Review block list on page not in use.
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Call block settings Call block settings Delete all block list entries: 4. When the screen displays Enter name, use the dialing Enter name keys to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Press a key 1.
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Call block settings Call block settings Set call screening mode on/off Edit a star name entry: The Smart call blocker feature is set to No screening by default. 1. Search for the desired entry in the star name list (see Review star name list on this page).
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Call block settings Call block settings Screening announcements Play your current screening announcement: If you have set screening profile to screen all unknown home calls (Unknown 1. Press CALL BLOCK to enter the SCB screening menu when the telephone is caller) or screen robocalls (Robocalls only), the callers of the following not in use.
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Call block settings Call block settings Reset all your screening announcements: Set profile Steps 1. Press CALL BLOCK to enter the SCB screening menu when the telephone is 1. Press CALL BLOCK to enter the SCB screening menu Screen robot not in use.
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Call block settings Allowed calls If Smart call blocker is on, the following types of incoming calls can get through Set profile Steps to you and ring on your telephone system: Block unknown 1. Press CALL BLOCK to enter the SCB screening menu Home calls with numbers saved in your phonebook, but not on your block when the telephone is not in use.
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Blocked calls Screen unknown callers If call screening mode is on, incoming home or cell calls with If Smart call blocker is on, and you have set screening profile Blocking call... Home screening... numbers saved in your block list will not ring. The telephone to screen unknown callers, the telephone plays a screening plays the block announcement “Calls to this number are announcement to the caller when receiving the following...
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Screen unknown callers Screen unknown callers If Smart call blocker is on and you receive a call waiting home call: Screened call options - Smart call blocker will not screen a call waiting home call without number while on a call. You can press HOME/ /SPEAKER to take the new call.
Smart call blocker Smart call blocker Option while on a call Screen robocalls If call screening mode is on, and you have set screening profile to screen When you are on a home or cell call and speaking to the robocalls, the telephone plays a screening announcement to the caller when caller, and you do not want to continue the call, you can press receiving the following incoming home calls.
Answering system Answering system Answering system settings Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a handset to set up the announcement To reset your outgoing announcement: message, turn on or off the answering system or message alert tone, activate MENU/ 1.
Answering system Answering system Answering system settings Answering system settings Answer on/off Voice guide to set up answering system If you turn the answering system on, it answers calls and records messages This feature is an alternative way for you to do the basic setup of the answering only on the home line.
Answering system Answering system Answering system settings Answering system settings Number of rings Call screening You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, three, Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard over the four, five, or six rings.
Answering system Answering system Answering system settings Answering system settings Remote access code Message alert tone To access your answering system remotely from any touch-tone phone, you When the message alert tone is set to On, and there is at least one new need to enter a two-digit number (00-99).
Answering system Answering system About the answering system About the answering system Answering system and voicemail Message capacity Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each messages: those recorded on its built-in digital answering system and those message can be up to 3 minutes in length.
Answering system Answering system About the answering system About the answering system Call screening Call intercept When a caller is leaving a message on your answering system, you can stop To screen calls at the cordless handset: HOME/ /SPEAKER on recording and talk to the caller by pressing FLASH If the answering system is on and a call is being answered by the answering...
Answering system Answering system Message playback Message playback Options during playback You can listen to messages at the telephone base or on a cordless handset. When playback begins, the total number of messages is announced. Before When a message is playing, you can adjust the playback volume, skip, repeat, each message, you hear the day and time of the recording.
Answering system Answering system Message playback Message playback Adjust listening volume during message playback Delete a message Using the telephone base: You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages. Press VOL - or VOL + to adjust the message playback volume.
Answering system Answering system Record and play memos Message window displays Memos are your own recorded messages used as reminders for yourself or The message window on the telephone base displays the total number of others using the same answering system. You can record your own memos messages.
Answering system Answering system Remote access Remote access Cut and carry the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual You can reach your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone for quick reference. number from any touch-tone telephone. To remotely access the answering system Notes: 1.
Appendix Appendix Add and register handsets/headsets Add and register handsets/headsets Your telephone can support up to five DECT 6.0 cordless handsets (AT&T model If registration fails, the system will automatically try to register again. If DLP70012/BL3103-0, sold separately) and cordless headsets (sold separately). registration fails after the third try, Registration failed appears on the handset https://telephones.att.com/accessories screen.
Appendix Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Deregister handsets Screen icons You may need to deregister your handsets if: You have five registered handsets and need to replace a handset. The battery icon flashes when the battery is low and needs charging.
Appendix Appendix Screen icons, indicator lights and alert tones Screen messages Telephone base indicator lights Blocked call An incoming call is blocked. IN USE light Calling HS X (For models with two or The handset is calling another handset (for intercom calls). On when the handset is in use, when the answering more handsets only) system is answering an incoming call or when the...
Make sure you have cellular coverage. Quiet mode on The quiet mode is turned on. Make sure your cell phone is compatible with your DLP72212/DLP72222/ Rec mem low The answering system has less than 3 minutes to record. DLP72312/DLP72412/BL3103/BL3103-2/BL3103-3/BL3103-4. Check the...
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Keep your cell phone within 15 feet of the telephone base. Do not lock up your cell phone’s screen or set passcode for activating the I cannot download contacts from my cell phone to my DLP72212/DLP72222/ voice-controlled application (voice app).
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Try using a different wall jack in The Bluetooth function of your cell phone may be off, or you may have your home to connect your DLP72212/DLP72222/DLP72312/DLP72412/ moved your cell phone out of Bluetooth range of the telephone base. Make...
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Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical My handset isn’t performing normally. outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug oven is operating.
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Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting System screens all my incoming home calls. I cannot retrieve voicemail messages. You may have selected Screen unknown screening profile setting for Smart Your telephone has both a built-in answering system and voicemail call blocker (see page 83). The telephone asks callers to announce their indication.
Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Maintenance Taking care of your telephone The answering system does not record messages. Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must Make sure the answering system is on. be treated with care. Make sure the memory of the answering system is not full. When the Avoid rough treatment.
Appendix Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by Industry Canada the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.
Appendix Appendix FCC Part 15 California Energy Commission battery charging testing instructions 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. This telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box.
Appendix Appendix Limited warranty Limited warranty The AT&T brands are used under license. This product is covered by a one-year limited warranty. Product returned without valid proof of purchase (see 2 below); or Any replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product, should be directed to Charges for installation or set up, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair https://telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111...
Index Index Index Index edit an entry 67 Smart call blocker 77–101 name search 65 allowed calls 95 Important safety information 1–3 Voice control 30–32 review entries 64 blocked calls 96 Intercom 57–59 Voice guide 82, 105 search by name 65 block list 83–86 Voicemail 110 Predial a cell call 46...
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Connect to Cell is a trademark of Advanced American Telephones. Android® and Google Play® are registered trademarks of Google Inc. DLP72212/DLP72222/DLP72312/DLP72412/BL3103/BL3103-2/ Google Now is a trademark of Google Inc. BL3103-3/BL3103-4 Qaltel is a trademark of Truecall Group Limited.
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How to set the number of ringers??
@Charles Marshall
To set the number of rings on the AT&T DLP72212:
1. Press MENU on the cordless handset.
2. Use the CID (up/down arrow) buttons to scroll to "Answering sys" and press SELECT.
3. Scroll to "Ans sys setup" and press SELECT.
4. Scroll to "# of rings" and press SELECT.
5. Use the CID buttons to choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 rings, or Toll saver.
6. Press SELECT to save.
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