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AT&T TL92273 User Manual

AT&T TL92273 User Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with bluetooth wireless technology
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TL92273/TL92373/TL92473
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
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  • Page 1 Complete user’s manual TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology...
  • Page 2 This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets. www.telephones.att.com/headsets Visit for a list of compatible cordless headsets. Model number: TL92273 (two handsets) TL92373 (three handsets) TL92473 TL92473 (four handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with BLUETOOTH®...

  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    BLUETOOTH® wireless technology Parts checklist Your package contains: • Handset • Battery compartment cover (2 for TL92273) (2 for TL92273) (3 for TL92373) (3 for TL92373) (4 for TL92473) (4 for TL92473) • Charger with power adapter •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Complete user’s manual TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology Table of contents Getting started device ............21 Remove a device .........22 Quick reference guide - telephone Replace an active device ....23 base ..............1 Download directory ......24 Quick reference guide - handset ..
  • Page 5 QUIET mode ..........38 End a PTT call ........60 No line alert ..........39 Answer an incoming call Cell alert ..........39 during PTT ..........61 Make an outgoing call during Telephone operation PTT .............61 Telephone operation.......40 Directory Make, answer or end a home call .............40 About the directory .........62 Call waiting on the home line ..41...
  • Page 6 Answering system Handset alert tones ......98 Telephone base alert tones ...98 Answering system settings ....77 Lights ..............99 Announcement ........77 Handset indicator lights ....99 Answer on/off ........79 Telephone base indicator lights ... 99 Call screening ........80 Screen messages ........100 Number of rings ........81 Display screen messages .....100 Remote access code ......82 Troubleshooting ........104...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base /ANS ON/OFF Press to turn the answering system on or off (page 79). /PLAY/STOP • Press to play messages (page 88). • Press to stop message playback (page 88). /SKIP Press to skip to the next message (page 88). /REPEAT Press to repeat a message or press twice to play the previous message (page 88).

  • Page 8: Quick Reference Guide - Handset

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. Softkeys (2) • Press to select the menu item displayed above the key. • While in a menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.
  • Page 9 Getting started Quick reference guide - handset DIR/VOLUME • Press to scroll up while in menus. • During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening volume. • Press to show directory entries when the telephone is not in use.

  • Page 10: Main Menu

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset PUSH TO TALK • Press to display the PTT menu to begin a PTT call (page 57). • Press and hold to begin a one-to-group broadcast when the handset is not in use (page 58).

  • Page 11: Installation

    Getting started Installation You must install and charge the See pages 7-8 for easy handset 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. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (page 9).

  • Page 12: Telephone Base And Charger Installation

    Getting started Telephone base and charger installation Install the telephone base and charger as shown below. The telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to change to wall mounting, see Installation options on page 9 for details. Telephone base installation Plug one end of the telephone line cord into a...

  • Page 13: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use.
  • Page 14 Getting started Battery installation and charging Step 1 Step 2 Plug the battery connector Align the cover flat securely into the socket against the battery inside the handset battery compartment, then compartment. Insert the slide it upwards until supplied battery with the it clicks into place.

  • Page 15: Installation Options

    Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall mount bracket to attach to a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this wall mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers.
  • Page 16 Getting started Installation options Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Hold the cords to the side of the telephone base. Align the upper slots on the back of the telephone base just above the upper tabs (marked A) of the wall mount bracket.

  • Page 17: Wall Mount To Tabletop Installation

    Getting started Installation options Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties. Place the bundled cords into the space behind the telephone base. Wall mount to tabletop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to tabletop position, follow the steps below.

  • Page 18: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth Introducing Bluetooth Your new AT&T TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features: • Pair up to 4 Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) with the telephone base. • Connect a maximum of 2 cell phones to make and receive cell calls. Both cell phones can be active on a call at a time.
  • Page 19 Keep connected cell phones and headsets within this range. • If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the TL92273/ TL92373/TL92473 cannot improve the reception. However, if you have a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone in that location while you use the TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 cell line.

  • Page 20: Connect To Cell ™ Application

    Refer to the Bluetooth setup section (pages 16-27) to learn how to set up your Bluetooth device. Refer to the Telephone operation section on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 AT&T telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to the Troubleshooting section (pages 104-119) if you experience difficulty when using the telephone system.

  • Page 21: Glossary Of Terms

    Bluetooth cell phone - refers to a mobile Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone. CELL line - the telephone line associated with your cell phone service. On your TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 handset, press CELL 1 or CELL 2 to use the cell line.

  • Page 22: Bluetooth Setup

    To use a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone or headset with your telephone, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth cellular phone or headset with the telephone base. The TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 can then be used to make or answer calls on the cell phone line.
  • Page 23 (CELL 1 to base. or CELL 2/HEADSET) turns on. If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible with your TL92273/TL92373/TL92473. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.telephones.att.com/bluetooth NOTES: •...

  • Page 24: Add A Headset

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Add a headset Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your headset user's manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices. To pair and connect a headset: Using a cordless handset: MENU...
  • Page 25 If you have trouble pairing your headset, it may not be compatible with your TL92273/TL92373/TL92473. Check www.telephones.att.com/bluetooth the Bluetooth compatibility list at NOTES: • The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.

  • Page 26: Auto Connection

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Auto connection When an active device moves within Bluetooth range of the telephone base, or is turned on within range, the telephone base tries to connect to the device. When the device moves out of range, it is disconnected. Your device might make a connect or disconnect sound.

  • Page 27: Review The Active Device List

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Review the active device list Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Press to highlight Bluetooth, then press SELECT. to highlight Device list, then press SELECT. Press Connect/disconnect an active device While in the active devices menu, you may connect or disconnect your active device.

  • Page 28: Remove A Device

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Remove a device When you already have the maximum of 4 paired devices on the device list and you want to add another device, you must first delete a device from the device list. To remove a device: Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the...

  • Page 29: Replace An Active Device

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Replace an active device If you already have two active devices on the device list and you want to activate a different device, you must deactivate one of the two active devices. To replace an active device: Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use.

  • Page 30: Download Directory

    Download directory You can download up to 4 cell phone directories (phonebooks) to your TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 telephone system via Bluetooth wireless technology. Each downloaded directory can store up to 1,500 entries. Before downloading a directory, make sure the cell phone is paired, active, and connected to your TL92273/TL92373/TL92473.
  • Page 31 TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 before, the handset displays the date of the last download from your cell phone. The directory stored on the TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 for that cell phone will be erased and replaced with the current cell phone directory. If you have edited the downloaded entries, those changes will be lost.

  • Page 32: Interruption To Directory Download

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup setup Interruption to directory download If you are downloading a directory from a cell phone and the phone receives a call, the download process stops and all handsets display Download fail. When you try to view the downloaded directory, the handset displays Last Download failed: MM/DD/YY.

  • Page 33: Change Pin

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Change PIN You are required to enter a PIN when establishing a Bluetooth connection. The default PIN of your telephone base is 0000. To change the PIN: Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.

  • Page 34: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. Press MENU when the cordless handset is not in use to enter the main menu. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the selected menu item is highlighted. Press SELECT to select the highlighted item.

  • Page 35: Ringer Tone

    Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer tone You can select the ringer tones for incoming home and cell calls. Press MENU in idle mode. Press to highlight Ringers, then RINGERS press SELECT Ringer volume Ringer tone Press to highlight Ringer tone, then press SELECT BACK...

  • Page 36: Set Date And Time

    Telephone settings Handset settings Set date and time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. If you do not want to set the date and time automatically with caller ID information, turn this feature off (see Use caller ID to automatically set date and time on page 34).

  • Page 37: Caller Id Announce

    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.

  • Page 38: 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 1 key. press and hold the To set your voicemail number: Press MENU in idle mode. Settings, then press Press to highlight SELECT.

  • Page 39: Voicemail (Visual Message Waiting) Indicator

    Telephone settings Handset settings Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and the icon appear on the handset screen when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service.

  • Page 40: Key Tone

    Telephone settings Handset settings Key tone The handset are set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the key tone volume or turn it off. If you turn off the SETTINGS key tone, there are no beeps when you press keys. Voicemail # Clr voicemail Key tone...

  • Page 41: 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 history only displays the seven digits of the telephone number.

  • Page 42: Cell Area Code

    Telephone settings Handset settings Cell area code Most cell phone entries are stored in a 10-digit format. If all of your cell phone entries are stored this way, you do not need to program your cell area code. If your cell phone stores entries in a 7-digit format, we recommend that you program your cell area code so that your 7-digit directory entries can be dialed correctly using your home line.

  • Page 43: Dial Mode

    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. Press MENU in idle mode. to highlight Settings, then press Press SETTINGS Key tone...

  • Page 44: Quiet Mode

    Telephone settings Handset settings QUIET mode When QUIET mode is turned on, the telephone silences all sounds during the set period of time (1-12 hours). However, the handset locator paging tone and any sound-generating operations initiated by users, such as making calls using the speakerphone or setting ringer volume, will sound as normal.

  • Page 45: No Line Alert

    Telephone operation Handset settings No line alert If there is no telephone line connected to the telephone base, the screens show No home line. If you do not want to display this message on the screens (for example, if you use the cell phone only), you can turn the no line alert off using the code described below.

  • Page 46: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Telephone operation Make, answer or end a home call To make a home call: Press HOME/ /SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. FLASH To predial a home call: Enter the telephone number, then press HOME/ /SPEAKER. FLASH To answer a home call: HOME/...

  • Page 47: Call Waiting On The Home Line

    • If you answer a call using a headset, and you lose the Bluetooth connection or the battery is depleted, the call is lost. TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 • If you are using a headset for a call which is transferred from a handset, and you lose the Bluetooth connection or the battery of the headset is depleted, the call is transferred back to the originating handset.

  • Page 48: Make, Answer Or End A Cell Call

    Telephone operation Make, answer or end a cell call The TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 can be used to make or answer calls on the cell line. You can connect a maximum of 2 Bluetooth enabled cell phones to the telephone base. Both cell phones can be used on cell calls at the same time.

  • Page 49: Call Waiting On The Cell Line

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Call waiting on the cell line If you subscribe to call waiting service from your cell phone service provider, you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. • Press CELL 1 or CELL 2 to put your current call on hold and take the new call.

  • Page 50: Cell Phone Voicemail

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Cell phone voicemail If you have voicemail service active on your cell phone, and you do not answer the incoming cell call, the call is answered by your cell phone’s voicemail. Contact your cell phone service provider for more information about voicemail service.

  • Page 51: Conference Home And Cell Calls

    If you are on a call using the cell line, you cannot join the call using your paired cell phone. However, you can join the call using another TL92273/ TL92373/TL92473 device. Your cell phone is being used for the phone call...

  • Page 52: Handset Speakerphone

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Handset speakerphone /SPEAKER to switch between the speakerphone and During a call, press normal handset use. Press OFF/ , or return the handset to the telephone base or charger to CACNEL hang up. Last number redial Each handset stores the last 10 dialed numbers (up to 30 digits each) in the redial list.

  • Page 53: Silencing The Ringer

    Telephone operation Telephone operation The handset displays EDIT NUMBER. Use the dialing keys to edit the number, if necessary. /DELETE to erase a digit. • Press MUTE • Press and hold /DELETE to erase all digits. MUTE • Press to move the cursor to the right or left. /PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (a p appears).

  • Page 54: Handset Locator

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Handset locator This feature helps you find a misplaced handset. To start paging: /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base when it is not in use. All Press idle handsets ring and display ** Paging ** . To stop the paging tone on a cordless handset: MUTE or MUTE/...

  • Page 55: Options While On Calls

    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 TL92273/ TL92373/TL92473 handsets.

  • Page 56: Hold

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Hold You can place any call on hold. You hear an alert tone at the telephone base if you have not taken the call off hold after 14 minutes. You hear another alert tone at the telephone base 30 seconds later. At 15 minutes on hold, the call on hold automatically disconnects.

  • Page 57: Chain Dialing

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID log or redial list while you are on a call. Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID log or redial list.

  • Page 58: Intercom

    Multiple handset Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets. You can buy additional expansion handsets (AT&T model TL90073, sold separately) for this telephone system. You can register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base. To initiate an intercom call Press MENU in idle mode.

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

    Multiple handset Intercom To end an intercom call at the destination handset: Press END, OFF/ or place either handset back in the telephone base CANCEL or charger. Both handsets display Intercom ended. NOTES: • You can cancel the intercom call before it is answered by pressing OFF/ CANCEL your originating handset.

  • Page 60: Call Transfer Using Intercom

    Multiple handset Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset or the telephone base. To transfer an outside call: Intercom When on an outside call, press OPTION. Use BT Headset Equalizer Press to highlight Intercom, then press Cal ler ID log...
  • Page 61 Multiple handset Call transfer using intercom From this intercom call, you have the following options: • You can transfer the call. Press OPTION and then press SELECT to select Transfer on the calling handset. Your screen shows Call transferred. The other handset automatically connects to the outside call.

  • Page 62: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    Multiple handset Push-to-talk (PTT) You can directly broadcast messages from one handset to the speakerphone of one or a group of other handsets. Press PUSH TO TALK to begin a 2-way communication. • Only one handset can talk at a time. To do so, press and hold PUSH TO TALK on the handset.

  • Page 63: Ptt To A Single Handset

    Multiple handset Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT to a single handset You have 2 ways to begin a PTT call: • If you have two handsets, press and hold PUSH TO TALK when the handset is not in use. -OR- • If you have three or more handsets, press PUSH TO TALK when the handset is not in use.

  • Page 64: Ptt To A Group Of Handsets

    Multiple handset Push-to-talk (PTT) PTT to a group of handsets 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 two to five handsets are registered, and a maximum of one-to-three calls when six or more handsets are registered.

  • Page 65: Answer A Ptt Call

    Multiple handset Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer a PTT call You can respond to a PTT call whenever the speakerphone light is off, as described below. When your handset receives a PTT call, the handset beeps and displays Press and hold [PTT] to talk. When someone else is speaking, your speakerphone light is on, and you handset displays PTT From HANDSET X To handset: Y (the first X represents the initiating handset number and Y represents your handset...

  • Page 66: Change A One-To-One Ptt Call To An Intercom Call

    Multiple handset Push-to-talk (PTT) Change a one-to-one PTT call to an intercom call You can convert a one-to-one PTT conversation to an intercom call. When your handset displays Press and hold [PTT] to talk, press INTCOM. Your handset displays Switch to Intercom? Press SELECT to confirm.

  • Page 67: Answer An Incoming Call During Ptt

    Multiple handset Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer an incoming call during PTT When you receive an incoming outside call during PTT, there is a call waiting tone. The caller ID is displayed with PTT screen, alternately. • During a one-to-one PTT call, press HOME/ CELL 1 or CELL 2...

  • Page 68: Directory

    When you try to save a number already stored in the directory, the screen shows Number already saved. You cannot create new entries in your downloaded directories from the TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 handset. Entries must be downloaded from your cell phone (see Download directory on pages 24-25).

  • Page 69: Create And Review Entries

    Saved. To change the entry later, see page 68. NOTE: You cannot create new entries in your downloaded directories from your TL92273/ TL92373/TL92473 handsets. Entries must be downloaded from your cell phone (see Download directory on page 24).
  • Page 70 Directory Create and review entries Characters by number of key presses Dialing keys & Space NOTE: When entering a name in the directory, the first letter of each word is automatically capitalized.

  • Page 71: To Add A Predialed Telephone Number To The Directory

    Directory Create and review entries To add a predialed telephone number to the directory You can save a predialed telephone number to the directory. Enter the telephone number in idle mode (see Step 5 in Create a new entry in the home directory on page 63). SAVE Press to move on to the number (see Step 3 in...

  • Page 72: Review The Directory

    Directory Create and review entries Review the directory Entries are sorted alphabetically. Press DIR in idle mode. Press to highlight a directory, then press REVIEW. Press to browse. -OR- MENU Press on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.

  • Page 73: Search By Name

    Directory Create and review entries Search by name You can use the enhanced 3-character search to find your contacts quickly and efficiently. 1/45 Charlie Johnson Press DIR in idle mode. Home 888-883-2445 Press to highlight the desired directory, then REVIEW press LABEL EDIT...

  • Page 74: Directory

    If you have edited the downloaded entries on the TL92273/TL92373/TL92473, those changes are lost. To avoid losing changes made to the downloaded directory, we suggest that you edit numbers in your cell phone, then download the directory.

  • Page 75: Edit The Type Of A Directory Entry

    Directory Directory Edit the type of a directory entry If you only want to edit the type of a directory entry: Search for the desired entry in the directory (see Review the directory or Search by name on page 66 or page 67). When the desired entry appears, press LABEL.

  • Page 76: Caller Id

    Caller ID About caller ID This product supports caller ID services provided 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. Caller ID from the home line allows you to see the name, number, date and time of the incoming calls.

  • Page 77: Caller Id Operation

    Caller ID Caller ID operation How the caller ID history (caller ID log) works The telephone stores caller ID information about the last 50 incoming calls in the telephone base. Entries are stored in reverse chronological order. The phone deletes the oldest entry when the log is full to make room for new calls.

  • Page 78: Review The Caller Id Log

    Caller ID Caller ID operation Review the caller ID log Review the caller ID history to find out who called, to easily return a call, or to copy the caller’s name and number into your directory. Caller ID log empty appears if there are no records in the caller ID log.

  • Page 79: View Dialing Options

    Caller ID Caller ID operation View dialing options Although the caller ID log entries may contain 888-883-2445 10 digits (the area code plus the 7-digit number), 1-888-883-2445 Press # in some areas, you may need to dial only the 7 883-2445 (pound key) 1-883-2445...

  • Page 80: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To The Directory

    Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the directory Caller ID log entries can only be saved to the Home directory. Select a desired entry in the caller ID log (see Review the caller ID log on page 72).

  • Page 81: To Delete A Single Entry

    Caller ID Caller ID operation To delete a single entry Select a desired entry in the caller ID log (see Review the caller ID log on page 72). When the desired entry is displayed, press /DELETE. The handset MUTE shows the previous caller ID log entry. You hear a confirmation tone. To delete all entries Press MENU...

  • Page 82: Reasons For Missing Caller Id Information

    Caller ID Caller ID operation 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 name. PRIVATE NAME The caller prefers not to show the phone number. PRIVATE NUMBER The caller prefers not to show the phone number and name.

  • Page 83: Answering System

    Answering system Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system handset to set up the announcement message, turn the answering system or message alert tone on or off, activate call screening, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time.
  • Page 84 Answering system Answering system settings To record a new outgoing announcement: Press MENU in idle mode. Press to scroll to Answering sys, then press Recording SELECT announcement... SELECT again to select Announcement. Press STOP SELECT to select Record annc. The system Press announces, “Record after the tone.

  • Page 85: Answer On/Off

    Answering system Answering system settings Answer on/off If you turn the answering system on, it answers calls and records messages only on the home line. If your paired cell phone has voicemail, callers can leave messages with that voicemail service. If your answering system is turned off and you change any of its settings, the answering system automatically turns on again.

  • Page 86: Call Screening

    Answering system Answering system settings Call screening The call screening feature lets you listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message. While monitoring an incoming message, you can answer the HOME/ /SPEAKER on the call by pressing handset.

  • Page 87: Number Of Rings

    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, which is explained below. By default, the answering system answers an incoming call after four rings. To set the number of rings: Press MENU...

  • Page 88: 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 19. To change the remote access code: Press MENU in idle mode.

  • Page 89: Message Alert Tone

    Answering system Answering system settings Message alert tone When the message alert tone is set to On, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base beeps every 10 seconds. The tone stops when all new messages have been reviewed. By default, the message alert tone setting is Off.

  • Page 90: Message Recording Time

    Answering system Answering system settings Message recording time You can set the recording time limit for each incoming message. The default setting is 3 minutes. To change the setting: MENU Press in idle mode. Press to highlight Answering sys, then press ANS SYS SETUP SELECT Remote code...

  • Page 91: About The Answering System

    Answering system About the answering system Answering system and voicemail Your telephone has separate indicators for two different types of voice messages: those recorded on its built-in answering system and those recorded in your service provider’s voicemail (fees may apply). Your telephone’s built-in answering system messages and voicemail messages are separate.

  • Page 92: Message Capacity

    Answering system About the answering system Message capacity The answering system can record and store up to 99 messages. Each message can be up to 3 minutes in length depending on the message length set. The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes.

  • Page 93: Call Intercept

    Answering system About the answering system Call intercept When a caller is leaving a message on your answering system, you can HOME/ stop recording and talk to the caller by pressing FLASH /SPEAKER on the handset. Temporarily turning off the message alert tone Pressing any telephone base key (except /HANDSET LOCATOR and X/DELETE) temporarily silences the message alert tone.

  • Page 94: Message Playback

    Answering system Message playback On the telephone base, if you have new messages, the telephone plays only the new messages in chronological order. If there are no new messages, the telephone plays back all messages in chronological order. On the handset, if you have both new and old messages, you can play either new or old messages.
  • Page 95 Answering system Message playback When messages are playing on a cordless handset: • Press /SPEAKER to play the messages through the handset earpiece. /SPEAKER again to return to playing messages through the Press speakerphone. • Press /VOLUME/ to adjust the speakerphone volume. •...

  • Page 96: Delete All Old Messages

    Answering system Message playback Delete all old messages Using the telephone base: Press X/DELETE when the phone is not in use. The telephone announces, “To delete all old messages, press DELETE again.” Press X/DELETE again. All previously reviewed messages are erased and the telephone announces, “All old messages deleted.”...

  • Page 97: Recording And Playing Memos

    Answering system Recording and playing memos Memos are messages you record 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 the same way as incoming messages.

  • Page 98: Base Message Counter Displays

    Answering system Base message counter displays Message window displays No messages. The time and date need to be set. 0 (flashing) The telephone base ringer level while adjusting. The telephone base speaker volume level while adjusting. Total number of old messages and memos recorded. 1-99 The message number currently playing.

  • Page 99: Remote Access

    Answering system Remote access You can reach your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. To remotely access the answering system Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. When the system plays your announcement, enter the two-digit remote access code (19 is the default code, see page 82 to change it).
  • Page 100 Answering system Remote access Print out and carry the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for quick reference. NOTES: • If you do not press any keys after you enter the remote access code, all new messages play. If there are no new messages, all old messages play.

  • Page 101: Appendix

    Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets Your telephone can support up to 12 DECT 6.0 cordless handsets (AT&T model TL90073, sold separately) or up to 10 cordless handsets and 2 cordless www.telephones.att.com/headsets headsets (sold separately). Visit a list of compatible DECT 6.0 cordless headsets. Each new handset or headset must be registered to the telephone base before use.

  • Page 102: Deregister Handsets

    Appendix Deregister 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.

  • Page 103: Handset Screen Icons

    Appendix Handset screen icons HOME line - On steadily when the home line is in use or there is an incoming home call. CELL line- On steadily when a cell line is in use or there is an incoming cell call. Home CHRISTINE SMITH 888-722-7702...

  • Page 104: Alert Tones

    Appendix Alert tones Handset alert tones One short beep Tone of each key press, if key tone is turned on. One long beep Indication to begin recording a message, memo or announcement. Two short beeps You are pressing when the volume is already at its CID or highest or lowest setting.

  • Page 105: Lights

    Appendix Lights Handset indicator lights CHARGE light On when the handset is charging in the High contrast telephone base or charger. lighted display Lighted keypad • On when the handset is lifted from the telephone base or charger. • On when a key is pressed. /SPEAKER light On when the speakerphone is in use.

  • Page 106: Screen Messages

    Appendix Screen messages Display screen messages The telephone number you have entered is already stored Number already saved in the directory. You are trying to make a cell call or access the Bluetooth Bluetooth system busy menu when the Bluetooth link is already being used. There are no entries in the caller ID history.

  • Page 107: Calls On Hold

    Appendix Screen messages The home line is on a call. Home A call on the home line has been put on hold. Home call on hold Calls on the home and cell lines have been put on hold. Home & cell calls on hold Calls on the home and cell lines are being used.

  • Page 108: No Home Line

    Appendix Screen messages There is no telephone line connected. No home line The incoming PTT function is turned off. The handset will No Incoming PTT not receive PTT calls. There is no message recorded on the answering system. No message The phone lost connection with the telephone base or does No signal, call ended not have a strong enough signal and the phone call ended.
  • Page 109 Appendix Screen messages The ringer is off temporarily while the device is ringing. Ringer muted The ringer is turned off. Ringer off The ringer is off temporarily while the device is ringing. Ringer muted An entry has been successfully saved in the directory. Saved Screen display before handset registration.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    1 (866) 288-4268 In Canada, dial I cannot pair my cell phone to the telephone base. • Make sure you have cellular coverage. TL92273/TL92373/ • Make sure your cell phone is compatible with your TL92473. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.telephones.att.com/bluetooth.
  • Page 111 Bluetooth feature. See the user’s manual of your cell phone for more information. • Manually connect your cell phone to the TL92273/TL92373/TL92473. Refer to the user’s manual of your cell phone for more information. I cannot connect my headset with the telephone base.
  • Page 112 15 seconds, then plug it back in. • Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again. I cannot download contacts from my cell phone to my TL92273/TL92373/ TL92473. • Make sure that your cell phone is paired and connected to the base.
  • Page 113 • If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the TL92273/TL92373/ TL92473 cannot improve the reception. However, if you have a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone in that location while you use TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 cell line.
  • Page 114 Appendix Troubleshooting The phone doesn’t play my iPhone ringtone when there is an incoming call. • Make sure the operating system of your iPhone is iOS 4.1 or later. • Make sure you have turned on the Cell ringer feature (page 27). The iPhone ringtone played is unclear or too loud with noise.
  • Page 115 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. Try all the suggestions in I cannot get a dial tone on page 108 . • • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is normal.
  • Page 116 Appendix Troubleshooting The handset registration is unsuccessful. Follow the steps below to register the handset again. Make sure the handset is out of the telephone base or charger and shows To register, see user manual before you begin registration. Place the handset you wish to register on the telephone base cradle. The handset displays Registering...
  • Page 117 Appendix Troubleshooting The batteries do not hold a charge. • If the handset is in the charger and the charge light does not turn on, refer to The charge light is off (page 115) in this Troubleshooting guide. • Charge the battery in the handset for at least 11 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.
  • Page 118 Appendix Troubleshooting I experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone. • For increased sound quality while using the speakerphone, place the handset on a flat surface with the dial pad facing up. • When using a speakerphone, controlling background noise in your environment is essential.
  • Page 119 Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call. • Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to Ringer volume on page 28 in this user’s manual. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the telephone base and the telephone jack.
  • Page 120 Appendix Troubleshooting My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset. • Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones can cause interference to your cordless telephone. Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices. •...
  • Page 121 Appendix Troubleshooting The charge light is off. • Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely. • Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the handset and telephone base to reset. •...
  • Page 122 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 85). If you subscribe to voicemail service from your telephone service provider (charges may apply), contact your telephone service provider for more information on how to access your voicemail.
  • Page 123 Appendix Troubleshooting The answering system does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure the answering system is on. When the answering system is on, ANS ON should show on the handset and the ANS ON/OFF light is lit on the telephone base.
  • Page 124 Appendix Troubleshooting The answering system does not record messages. • Make sure the answering system is on. • Make sure the memory of the answering system is not full. When the answering machine memory is full, it does not record new messages until some old messages are deleted.
  • Page 125 Appendix Troubleshooting Common cure for electronic equipment: If the telephone is not responding normally, try resetting the telephone. Do the following in the order listed: Disconnect the power to the telephone base. Disconnect the handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable. Wait a few minutes.

  • Page 126: Maintenance

    Appendix Maintenance Taking care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the handset down gently. • Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it.

  • Page 127: Important Safety Information

    Appendix Important safety information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Safety information •...

  • Page 128: Precautions For Users Of Implanted Cardiac Pacemakers

    Appendix Important safety information • Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.

  • Page 129: Fcc Part 68 And Acta

    Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your telephone service provider upon request.

  • Page 130: Fcc Part 15

    Appendix FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 131: Limited Warranty

    Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to our website at www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call . In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268 What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this AT&T branded product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of...
  • Page 132 Appendix Limited warranty How do you get warranty service? To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit www.telephones.att.com 1 (800) 222-3111 or call . In Canada, please 1 (866) 288-4268 dial NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual. A check of the PRODUCT’s controls and features might save you a service call.

  • Page 133: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz — 1928.448MHz Channels Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage 96 — 129 Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage 6VDC @400mA (AC adapter output) Handset battery 2.4 VDC, AAA x 2, Ni-MH Charger voltage 6VAC @300mA (AC adapter output)

  • Page 134: Index

    Index Index Add a Bluetooth headset 18-19 Date 30 Add a cell phone 16-17 Delete a message 88–89 Add a handset 95 Delete from the caller ID log 75 Alerts manager 14 Dial a caller ID log entry 73 Alert tones 98 Dial a directory entry 67 Announcement 77 Directory 62–69...
  • Page 135 Index Index Last number redial 46 Record announcement 78 LCD language 29 Redial list 46, 51 Lights 99 Remote access code 82, 93 Limited warranty 125-126 Remove a device 22 Listening volume 49 Repeat messages 88, 89 Replace a handset 96 Replace an active device 23 Maintenance 120 Review the active devices list 21...
  • Page 136 Index Index Use a Bluetooth headset 40 Using the home and cell lines together 45 View the directory download information 26 Voicemail 44, 85 Volume 28, 49, 88–89 Wall mounting 9–11 Warranty 125-126 Website 37...

  • Page 137: Remote Access Wallet Card

    Skip the message ......6 Record announcement ...*7 Turn system on or off .....0 End remote access call ..8 (or hang up) TL92273/TL92373/TL92473 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with BLUETOOTH�� wireless technology �� wireless technology © 2013 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 138 www.telephones.att.com The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Advanced American Telephones and its parent, VTech Holdings Limited, is under license. VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ©...

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