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AT&T TL92151 User Manual

Dect 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with bluetooth wireless technology
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  • Page 1 User’s manual TL92151 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH®� wireless technology wireless technology...
  • Page 2 This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless www.telephones.att.com/headsets headsets. Visit for a list of compatible cordless headsets. Model number: TL92151 Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with Bluetooth wireless technology Serial number: Purchase date: Place of purchase: Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the...

  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    Parts checklist Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. User’s manual TL92151 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ Quick start guide TL92151 answering system with BLUETOOTH®� wireless technology wireless technology This quick start guide provides you with basic instructions only.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    User’s manual TL92151 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH®� wireless technology Table of contents Getting started Telephone settings Quick reference guide - telephone Handset settings ........25 base ..............1 Ringers .............25 Quick reference guide - handset ..2 Ringer volume ........25...
  • Page 5 Make, answer or end a cell Make an outgoing call during call ............40 PTT .............57 Call waiting on the cell line ..40 Directory Answer a cell call while on a About the directory .........58 home call ..........41 Create and review entries ....59 Cell phone voicemail ......41 Create a new entry in the home Answer a home call while on a...
  • Page 6 Answering system Deregister handsets ........94 Troubleshooting ........95 Answering system settings ....73 Maintenance..........108 Answer on/off ........73 Important safety information ..109 Announcement ........74 Safety information ......109 Play your announcement ....74 Especially about cordless Record your own telephones ..........110 announcement ........74 Precautions for users of Delete your announcement ...75 implanted cardiac Call screening ........76...

  • Page 7: Quick Reference Guide - Telephone

    Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base /PLAY/STOP Press to play messages /ANS ON (page 83). Press to turn the Press to stop message answering system on or off playback (page 83). (page 73). X/DELETE /HANDSET LOCATOR Press to delete the Press to page all system message currently handsets (page 49).

  • 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 a 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 (page 43 and page 84). Press to show directory entries when the telephone is not in use (page 62).

  • Page 10: Main Menu

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset PUSH TO TALK Press to begin a one-to-one or one-to- group broadcast. Press and hold to begin a one-to-group broadcast when the handset is not in use. Feature menu Play messages (page 84) Answering sys (page 73) Directory (page 58) Caller ID log (page 67)

  • Page 11: Installation

    Getting started Installation You must install and charge See pages 7-8 for easy the handset battery before instructions. using the 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 Installation

    Getting started Telephone base installation If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.

  • Page 13: Battery Installation And Charging

    Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery, as shown below. 1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up, as indicated. 2.

  • Page 14: Battery Installation Charging

    Getting started Battery installation charging Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). 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 15: Installation Options

    Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your 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: 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.

  • Page 17: Bluetooth

    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 TL92151 cell line. In order for this to work, the cell phone must be within 15 feet of the telephone base for optimal performance.

  • Page 18: Glossary Of Terms

    On your TL92151 handset, press CELLULAR to use the cell line. Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to the TL92151 it is placed in an active slot and automatically connected. When a device is connected, a 1 and/or 2 will display after on the handset screen.

  • Page 19: Bluetooth Setup

    To use a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone with your telephone, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth cellular phone with the telephone The TL92151 handset can be used to make or answer calls on the cell base. The phone line.
  • Page 20 2) displays. The corresponding device light on the telephone base (DEVICE 1 or DEVICE 2) turns on. If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible with your TL92151. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at www.telephones.att.com NOTES: •...

  • Page 21: 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: Play messages Answering sys...

  • Page 22: Auto Connection

    (DEVICE 1 or DEVICE 2) turns on. Headset A If you have trouble pairing your headset, it may not be is added and connected compatible with your TL92151. Check the Bluetooth to base. www.telephones.att.com compatibility list at NOTES: •...

  • Page 23: Device List And Connection

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Device list and connection Up to 4 devices can be paired to the telephone base. All paired devices are shown on the device list. To use a paired device, it must be connected and in an active slot (DEVICE 1 or DEVICE 2) on the device list. Only one Bluetooth cell phone or a headset can be on a call at a time.

  • Page 24: 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: BLUETOOTH Press MENU...

  • Page 25: Rename A Device

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Rename a device You can change the name of a paired device on the paired devices list. Press MENU on the handset when it is not in use. Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then BLUETOOTH Add device press SELECT.

  • Page 26: Replace An Active Device

    Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Replace an active device If you already have 2 active devices on the device list and you want to activate a different device, you must deactivate BLUETOOTH one of the two active devices. Add device Device list To replace an active device: Download dir BACK...

  • Page 27: Download Directory

    15 characters for each name. Before downloading a directory, make sure the cell phone is paired, active, and connected to your TL92151. Make sure the handset battery is charged for at least 30 minutes. Place your cell phone next to the telephone base when you download a cell phone directory to your TL92151.
  • Page 28 When downloading the directory from your Bluetooth enabled cell phone, some data may not transfer. For example, if you have home, mobile and work numbers for a particular contact, the three categories may not transfer to your TL92151. • On certain cell phones, you may need to press a key to confirm the directory download.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings Ringers In the ringers menu, you can select the ringer tones and adjust the ringer volume for incoming calls to the home and cell lines. Ringer volume You can select the ringer volume for the incoming home and cell calls.

  • Page 32: Ringer Tone

    Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer tone You can select the ringer tones for the incoming home and cell calls. To select a ringer tone: MENU Press on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu. RINGERS Ringer volume Press CID or DIR to highlight Ringers, then Ringer tone...

  • Page 33: 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 32).

  • Page 34: Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings Settings In the settings menu, you can change and edit the settings for LCD language, display alerts, CID time synchronization, handset name, key tone, dial mode and caller ID announce. LCD language You can select English, Français or Español to be used in all screen displays.

  • Page 35: Display Alerts

    Telephone settings Handset settings Display alerts In the display alerts menu, you can change and edit the settings for the display of alerts on the idle screen. Missed call indicator When there are missed calls that have not been reviewed in the caller ID log, the handsets show XX Missed calls.

  • Page 36: Voicemail Indicator

    Telephone settings Handset settings Voicemail indicator If you subscribe to voicemail service offered by your telephone service provider, New voicemail and appear on the handsets when you have new voicemail messages. Contact your telephone service provider for more information and assistance about using your voicemail service. After you have listened to all new voicemail messages, the indicators on the handsets turn off automatically.

  • Page 37: No Line

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

  • Page 38: Use Caller Id To Automatically Set Date And Time

    Telephone settings Handset settings Use caller ID to automatically set date and time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the date and time will be set automatically by the caller ID information. You can SETTINGS turn off this feature if you want to set the date and Voice language time manually.

  • Page 39: Key Tone

    Telephone settings Handset settings Key tone The handset is set to beep with each key press. If you turn off the key tone, there are no beeps when you press keys. To change the setting: Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.

  • Page 40: 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 SETTINGS an incoming call, the handset and/or base speaks “Call Key tone Dial mode from...”...

  • Page 41: Website

    Telephone settings Handset settings Website You can use this feature to view the AT&T website address. Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the Ringers Set date/time main menu. Settings Website Use CID or DIR to scroll to Website, then press BACK SELECT SELECT.

  • 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: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Telephone settings Telephone base ringer volume Press VOLUME on the telephone base to adjust the ringer volume when the telephone is not in use. When you set the ringer volume to zero, the base ringer is off and the system announces, “Base ringer is off.” VOLUME during an incoming call to mute the ringer temporarily.

  • Page 44: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Making, answering and ending a call Using a handset for home calls To make a home call: • Press HOME/ /SPEAKER, then enter the FLASH telephone number. To predial a home call: • Enter the telephone number, then press HOME/ FLASH /SPEAKER.

  • Page 45: 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. If you are using a headset for a call which is transferred from a TL92151 handset, and •...

  • Page 46: Make, Answer Or End A Cell Call

    You can connect a maximum of 2 Bluetooth enabled cell phones to the telephone base, but only one cell phone can be used on a cell call at a time. The TL92151 handset can be used to make or answer calls on the cell phone line.

  • Page 47: Answer A Cell Call While On A Home Call

    Telephone operation Making, answering and ending a call Answer a cell call while on a home call If you are on a home call and you receive an incoming cell call, you hear a beep and 1 or 2 displays on the handset you are using. The telephone base and all other handsets ring.

  • Page 48: Conference 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 TL92151 handset. Your cell phone is being used for the phone call so only features...

  • Page 49: Options While On Calls

    If this is a cell call and the volume is too loud or quiet, 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 TL92151 handset. Silencing the ringer When the telephone is ringing, you can temporarily silence the ringer of the handset or telephone base without disconnecting the call.

  • Page 50: Temporary Tone Dialing

    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. During a call: Press TONE .

  • Page 51: 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 52: Transfer A Call

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Transfer a call While on an outside call, you can transfer the call from one handset to another. Press OPTION, then press SELECT to highlight Transfer. If you have two handsets, your handset displays Transferring call •...

  • Page 53: Redial

    Telephone operation Redial Each handset stores the last 10 dialed numbers (up to 30 digits each) in the redial list. The redial entries are not shared by all the system handsets. Review the redial list Press REDIAL/ in idle mode. PAUSE Press CID , DIR or REDIAL/ repeatedly to...

  • Page 54: Save A Redial Entry To The Directory

    Telephone operation Redial Save a redial entry to the directory Press REDIAL/ in idle mode. PAUSE Press CID , DIR or REDIAL/ repeatedly to browse until the desired PAUSE number displays. Press SAVE. The handset displays EDIT NUMBER. Use the dialing keys to edit the number, if necessary.

  • Page 55: Multiple Handset Use

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

  • Page 56: Intercom

    Multiple handset use Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two system handsets. You can buy additional expansion handsets (AT&T model TL90031/TL90041/ TL90051/TL90061, sold separately) for this telephone system. You can register up to 12 handsets to the telephone base. To initiate an intercom call: Press MENU...

  • Page 57: Answer An Incoming Call During An Intercom Call

    Multiple handset use Intercom To silence an intercom call: • Press OFF/ , MUTE/ SILENCE on the destination CANCEL DELETE handset. Its screen displays Ringer muted for a few seconds. To end an intercom call: • Press OFF/ or place either handset back in the telephone CANCEL base or charger.

  • Page 58: Call Transfer Using Intercom

    Multiple handset use Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset without first notifying the other party. When on an outside call, press OPTION. Transfer Intercom Press CID or DIR to highlight Intercom, then press Directory SELECT.

  • Page 59: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) You can directly broadcast messages from one handset to the speakerphone of one or all other handsets. Any handset called can respond by pressing PUSH TO TALK to begin a two-way communication. If only one handset is available or registered, the handset screen shows PTT requires two handsets when you press PUSH TO TALK.

  • Page 60: Ptt To A Single Handset

    Multiple handset use 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 61: Ptt To A Group Of Handsets

    Multiple handset use 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 62: Answer A Ptt Call

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer a PTT call You can respond to a PTT call whenever the speakerphone light is off, as described below. When your handset receives a PTT call, the 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 63: End A Ptt Call

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) End a PTT call • For a one-to-one PTT call, both the originating and destination handsets can end the PTT call. • For one-to-group PTT calls, the initiating handset can end the PTT call for the group of handsets on that PTT call. If any one of the destination handsets leaves the PTT call, the call continues until all participants or the initiator hangs up.

  • Page 64: Directory

    Creating a new entry on page 59 only applies to the home directory. You cannot create new entries in your downloaded directories from the TL92151 handset. Entries must be downloaded from your cell phone (see Download directory on pages 21-22).

  • Page 65: Create And Review Entries

    Saved. You hear a confirmation tone. NOTE: You cannot create new entries in your downloaded directories from your TL92151 handset. Entries must be downloaded from your cell phone (see Download directory on pages 21-22).
  • Page 66 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 67: 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 59). 888-883-2445 Press SAVE...

  • Page 68: Review The Directory

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

  • Page 69: Dial, Edit Or Delete A Directory

    If you have edited the downloaded entries on the TL92151, those changes are lost. To avoid losing changes made to the downloaded directory, we suggest that you edit the number in your cell phone, then download the directory.

  • Page 70: Edit The Type Of A Directory Entry

    Directory Dial, edit or delete a 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 3-character alphabetical search on page 62). When the desired entry appears, press LABEL.

  • Page 71: Speed Dial

    Directory Speed Dial You can assign 10 of your directory entries to a speed dial location (0-9). The speed dial entries are shared by all handsets. Assign a speed dial slot Up to 10 speed dial entries can be stored. The speed dial number must be created from an existing entry in the Home or Bluetooth directory.

  • Page 72: Delete A Speed Dial Entry

    Directory Speed Dial Delete a speed dial entry Press MENU in idle mode. Press CID or DIR to highlight Directory and then press SELECT. Press CID or DIR to highlight Speed dial, then press REVIEW. Press CID or DIR to highlight assigned slot, then press /DELETE.

  • Page 73: 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.

  • Page 74: 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 75: To Review The Caller Id Log

    Caller ID Caller ID operation To 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 76: View Dialing Options

    Caller ID Caller ID operation View dialing options Although the caller ID log entries may contain 10 digits (the area code plus the 7-digit number), in some areas, you may need to dial only the 7 digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code plus the seven digits. You can change the number of digits that you dial from the caller ID log or store to the directory.

  • Page 77: 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 To review the caller ID log on page 69).

  • Page 78: 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 To review the caller ID log on page 69). /DELETE. The handset When the desired entry is displayed, press MUTE shows the previous caller ID log entry.

  • Page 79: Answering System

    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 and the handset displays Calls will be answered.

  • Page 80: Announcement

    Answering system Answering system settings Announcement An announcement is the greeting callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. The telephone is preset with a greeting that answers calls with “Hello, please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this default announcement, or replace it with your own.

  • Page 81: Delete Your Announcement

    Answering system Answering system settings Delete your announcement MENU Press on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu. ANSWERING SYS Announcement Press CID or DIR to scroll to Answering sys, then Delete al l old press SELECT. Record memo BACK SELECT...

  • Page 82: Call Screening

    Answering system Answering system settings In the answering system setup menu, you can change the settings for call screening, number of rings, remote access code and message alert tone and recording time. Call screening The call screening feature lets you listen at the telephone base to a caller leaving a message.

  • Page 83: Number Of Rings

    Answering system Answering system settings Number of rings When the answering system is turned on, it answers all incoming home calls after the number of rings set. You can choose from 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 rings; or toll saver. With toll saver selected, the answering system answers after 2 rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when you have no new messages.

  • Page 84: Remote Access Code

    Answering system Answering system settings Remote access code A 2-digit security code is required to access the answering system remotely from any touch-tone telephone. The preset code is 19. You can change the code to any number from 00 to 99. To change the remote code: Press MENU...

  • Page 85: Recording Time

    Answering system Answering system settings 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 on the handset when it is not in use. Press CID or DIR to highlight Answering sys, then press SELECT.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 (see Recording time on page 79). The total storage capacity for the announcement, messages and memos is approximately 14 minutes.

  • Page 88: Temporarily Turning Off The Message Alert Tone

    Answering system About the answering system Temporarily turning off the message alert tone Pressing any telephone base key (except /HANDSET LOCATOR) temporarily silences the message alert tone. The message alert tone plays with the next incoming message. If you press X/DELETE when in idle mode to temporarily turn off the message alert tone, there is a voice prompt directing you to press X/DELETE again to delete all old messages.

  • Page 89: 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 90 Answering system Message playback To listen to messages with a handset: Press MENU in idle mode. SELECT to select Play messages. If you have either new or old Press messages, the messages play automatically. If you have both new and old messages: SELECT to select Play new msgs.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93: Remote Access

    Answering system Remote access You can access the 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 2-digit remote access code (19 is the preset code, see page 78 to change it).

  • Page 94: Appendix

    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. Bluetooth connected devices - Home CHRISTINE SMITH...

  • Page 95: Alert Tones And Lights

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Handset alert tones Two short beeps You are pressing CID DIR when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting. -OR- You have reached the end of the caller ID history. Three short high-pitched beeps The telephone has completed the command successfully.

  • Page 96: Screen Messages

    Appendix Screen messages Display screen messages The telephone number you have entered is already Already saved stored 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 97: Incoming Call

    Appendix Screen messages A system handset or another telephone on the same Home line in use home line is in use. There is a call coming in. Incoming call The handset is on an intercom call. Intercom The intercom call has just ended. Intercom ended The battery needs to be charged.

  • Page 98: Out Of Range

    Appendix Screen messages The other handset is calling. Other handset is calling (For models with two handsets only) The handset has lost communication with the Out of range telephone base. No power at There is no power connected to the telephone base. base The telephone base is paging all handsets.

  • Page 99: Expand Your Telephone System

    Appendix Expand your telephone system Your telephone can support up to 12 DECT 6.0 cordless handsets (AT&T model TL90031/TL90041/TL90051/TL90061, sold separately) or up to 10 cordless handsets and 2 cordless headsets (sold separately). Visit www.telephones.att.com/headsets for a list of compatible DECT 6.0 cordless headsets.

  • Page 100: Deregister Handsets

    Appendix Deregister handsets If you want to replace a handset or reassign the designated handset number of a registered handset, you must deregister all the handsets and then individually register each handset. To make deregistration easier, read all of the instructions on this page before you begin.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure that you set your cell phone to search for devices. • If the TL92151 is in your cell phone device history list, delete it and try pairing again. • Carefully follow the pairing instructions on page 13 and make sure that your cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device.
  • Page 102 Make sure that your cell phone is not in use when connected and on the active devices list. • Make sure that your cell phone or headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. • TL92151 can only use one Bluetooth device at a time.
  • Page 103 However, if you have a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone in that location while you use TL92151 cell line. In order for this to work, the cell phone must be within 30 feet of the telephone base for optimal performance.
  • Page 104 During a cell call, if the listening volume is too loud or quiet, 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 TL92151 handset. My telephone doesn’t work at all.
  • Page 105 Appendix Troubleshooting I cannot dial out. • Try all the suggestions in The display shows No home line. I cannot get a dial tone on the previous page. • 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.
  • Page 106 Appendix Troubleshooting Out of range OR No power at base appears on my cordless handset. • Ensure that the telephone base is powered up. • Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to synchronize. •...
  • Page 107 Appendix Troubleshooting • If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, relocate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.
  • Page 108 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 25 in this user’s manual. • Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely into the telephone base and the telephone jack.
  • Page 109 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 110 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 must be calling from an area that supports caller ID. •...
  • Page 111 Appendix Troubleshooting I am having difficulty hearing messages. • Press VOLUME to increase speaker volume on the telephone base. • Press VOLUME to increase the listening volume on a handset. System does not answer after correct number of rings. • Make sure the answering system is on.
  • Page 112 Appendix Troubleshooting The answering system does not record messages. • Make sure the answering system is on (page 73). • 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 113 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 cordless handset battery, and spare battery, if applicable. Wait a few minutes.

  • Page 114: 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 115: 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 116: Especially About Cordless Telephones

    Appendix Important safety information Especially about cordless telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.

  • Page 117: For C-Ul Compliance

    Appendix For C-UL compliance In compliance with the bilingual requirements for safety, caution, and warning markings of Canadian Federal and Provincial/Territorial statutes and regulations, the French version of Important safety information is included. Mesures de sécurité importantes Ce symbole vous alertera d’informations importantes ou d’instructions d’entretien pouvant apparaître dans ce guide d’utilisation.
  • Page 118 Appendix For C-UL compliance MISES EN GARDE: • N’utilisez que les adaptateurs inclus avec ce produit. Pour obtenir une pièce de rechange, www.telephones.att.com visitez notre site Web au ou composez le 1-800-222-3111 1-866-288-4268 . Au Canada, composez le • N’utilisez que la pile de rechargeable incluse ou une pile de rechange (modèle BT183342). www.telephones.att.com Pour commander, visitez notre site Web ou composez...
  • Page 119 Appendix For C-UL compliance Mesures préventives pour les utilisateurs de stimulateurs cardiaques 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.

  • Page 120: 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.

  • Page 121: 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 122: California Energy Commission Battery Charging Testing Instructions

    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.

  • Page 123: 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: In the United States of America, call 1 (800) 222-3111 www.telephones.att.com or visit .
  • Page 124 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 125: 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 voltage 2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH battery Charger voltage 6VDC @400mA (AC adapter output)

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Index Conference home and cell calls, 43 Connect an active device, 18 Add a cell phone, 14 Create a new directory entry, 60 Add a handset, 94, 100 Add a headset, 16 Alert tones, 90 Date, 8, 28 Alphabetical search, 63 Delete a directory entry, 65 Announcement, 75 Delete all old messages, 86...
  • Page 127 Index Index Handset icons, 89 No home line, 32 Handset lights, 90 Number of rings, 78 Handset locator, 50 Handset ringer volume, 26 Operating range, 120 Handset settings, 26–37 HD audio, 120 Hold, 45 Paging, 50 Hold a call and intercom, 53 Phonebook (directory), 59 Home area code, 36 Play memos, 86...
  • Page 128 Index Index Safety information, 110 Wall-mounting, 10 Save a caller ID log entry to the Warranty, 118–119 directory, 72 Website, 36 Save a redial entry to the directory, 49 Search for a contact, 63 Set date/time, 8, 28 Share an outside call, 50 Silence the ringer, 44 Skip messages, 84, 85 Speakerphone, 44...

  • Page 129: 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) TL92151 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with BLUETOOTH�� wireless technology �� wireless technology © 2014 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 130 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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