AT&T CL81101 User Manual
Dect 6.0 cordless telephone with caller id/call waiting
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Summary of Contents for AT&T CL81101
- Page 1 Complete user’s manual CL81101/CL81201/CL81211/ CL81301 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting...
- 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: CL81101 (one handset) CL81201/CL81211 (two handsets) CL81301 (three handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting...
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Page 3: Parts Checklist
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Abridged Quick start guide Cordless handset Telephone base user’s manual (1 for CL81101) (2 for CL81201/CL81211) (3 for CL81301) Battery for cordless handset Battery compartment cover Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Complete user’s manual CL81101/CL81201/CL81211/ CL81301 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Telephone operation Quick reference guide - handset ..1 Handset operation ........18 Quick reference guide - telephone Making a call ........18 base ............. - Page 5 Change a one-to-one PTT call to Dial a caller ID log entry ....41 an intercom call ......29 Delete caller ID log entries ..41 Answer an incoming call during Save a caller ID log entry to the PTT ............30 directory ..........
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting started Quick reference guide - handset pDIR/VOLUME CHARGE indicator On when the handset is charging Press pDIR to show in the telephone base or charger. directory entries (page 34). Press to scroll up while qCID/VOLUME in menus. Press qCID to show caller ID While entering names or history (page 39). -
Page 7: Main Menu
Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Handset PUSH TO TAL� side view Press to initiate a one-to-one (page 27) or one-to-group broadcast (page 28). Press and hold to broadcast to a group of handsets (page 28). Main menu Directory (page 31) Caller ID log (page 38) Main menu... -
Page 8: Quick Reference Guide - Telephone Base
Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base IN USE indicator On when the handset is in use. On when a handset is being registered. Flashes when there is an incoming call or when handsets are being deregistered. Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line. -
Page 9: Installation
Getting started Installation You must install and STOP! See pages 6-7 for charge the battery before easy instructions. using the telephone. Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (see page 8). -
Page 10: 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 8 for details. Telephone base installation •... -
Page 11: Battery Installation And Charging
Getting started Battery installation and charging Install the battery, as shown below. 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 12 Getting started Battery installation and charging CHARGE light Step 3 Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is on during charging. After you install your telephone or power returns following a SET DATE power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and MM/DD/YY...
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Page 13: 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 connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronic retailers. -
Page 14: Wall Mount To Tabletop Installation
Getting started Installation options Wall mount to tabletop installation If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Push the telephone base up to detach it from the wall mount bracket. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. -
Page 15: Telephone Settings
Telephone settings Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. >Directory Caller ID log 1. Press MENU/ when in idle mode (when the phone SELECT is not in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press qCID or pDIR to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the >... -
Page 16: Ringer Tone
Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer tone You can choose one of 10 ringer tones. Ringer volume 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Ringer tone > 2. Use qCID or pDIR to scroll to >Ringers, then press /SELECT. -
Page 17: Set Date/Time
Telephone settings Handset settings Set date/time If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. You can turn off the date and time settings of the caller ID service and set the date and time manually (see Use caller ID to automatically set date and time on page 16). -
Page 18: Lcd Language
Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. LCD language > 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT Clr voicemail 2. Use q or p to scroll to >Settings, then press /SELECT. -
Page 19: 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, this feature provides a visual HANDSET 1 indication when you have new voicemail messages. New voicemail New voicemail and the icon appear on the handset screen. -
Page 20: Rename Handset
Telephone settings Handset settings Rename handset You can create a handset name for each system handset. Clr voicemail When the handset is idle, press MENU/ Rename handset SELECT. > Use q or p to scroll to >Settings, then press /SELECT. MENU Use q or p... -
Page 21: Use Caller Id To Automatically Set Date And Time
Telephone settings Handset settings Use caller ID to automatically set date and time Follow the steps mentioned below to turn the CID time sync feature on or off. The default setting is On. 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ SELECT Key tone enter the main menu. -
Page 22: Dial Mode
Telephone settings Handset settings NOTE: If in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial 10 digits to make a local call (area code plus telephone number), you need to delete your home area code and dial out locally from the caller ID log. With the home area code displayed, press and hold /DELETE until the digits are deleted, and then press /SELECT. -
Page 23: Telephone Operation
Telephone operation Handset operation Making a call PHONE/ /SPEA�ER SPEA�ER, then enter the • Press Elapsed time FLASH telephone number. Phone 0:00:30 The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). NOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your telephone Speaker 0:00:30 service provider does not affect the elapsed time. -
Page 24: Speakerphone
Telephone operation Handset operation Speakerphone During a call, press /SPEA�ER SPEA�ER to switch between handsfree Elapsed time OFF/ speakerphone and normal handset use. Press CANCEL Speaker 0:00:30 hang up. NOTES: 10/15 10:01 • When you use the speakerphone, the key pad of the handset and the /SPEA�ER button are lit. -
Page 25: Equalizer
Telephone operation Handset operation Equalizer The equalizer feature on the handset enables you to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing. While on a call or intercom call, press EQ to select the equalizer setting Treble 1, Treble 2, Bass or Natural (the default setting). -
Page 26: Options While On Calls
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control While on a call, press /VOLUME to decrease or press /VOLUME to qCID pDIR increase the listening volume. You can set the listening volume to one of six levels. /VOLUME /VOLUME NOTES: •... -
Page 27: Chain Dialing
Telephone operation Options while on calls Chain dialing Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from the numbers in the directory, caller ID history or redial memory while you are on a call. Chain dialing is useful when you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID history or redial list. -
Page 28: Temporary Tone Dialing
While on an outside call, you can transfer it to a specific handset or any handset. This feature is not available for model CL81101 unless you purchase an accessory handset (AT&T model CL80101). To transfer an outside call directly without notifying the desired handset: 1. -
Page 29: Multiple Handset Use
Multiple handset use Multiple handset use Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace any handsets. To start the paging tone: HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone • Press base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. -
Page 30: Intercom
Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets. This feature is only available if you have at least two system handsets. Intercom is not available for the CL81101 model. You can buy accessory handsets (AT&T model CL80101) to expand your system. -
Page 31: Call Transfer Using Intercom
Multiple handset use Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset. You can also share an outside call with another system handset. This feature is available only if you have two or more handsets. To transfer or share an outside call using intercom: 1. -
Page 32: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of any handset. Any handset you call can respond by pressing the PUSH TO TAL� key to begin two-way communication. • While talking to another device, hold down PUSH TO TAL� and release when you are finished speaking, so that the other person can respond. -
Page 33: Ptt Call To A Group Of Handsets
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) broadcast to the destination handset. While you are speaking, PTT To your handset screen shows PTT To handset: X. handset: X 3. Release PUSH TO TAL� after speaking. Both handsets beep once again. After the handsets beep, you can press and hold PUSH TO TAL�... -
Page 34: 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 the screen shows Press and hold [PTT] to talk. When the other party is speaking, your speakerphone light is on, and your handset shows PTT From HS X To HS X (the first X represents the initiating handset number, the second X represents your handset number;... -
Page 35: Answer An Incoming Call During Ptt
Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer an incoming call during PTT When you receive an incoming outside call during PTT, there is an alert tone. PHONE/ • During a one-to-one PTT, press on the initiating or FLASH destination handset. The PTT call ends automatically and the outside call is answered. -
Page 36: Directory
Directory About the directory Shared directory The directory is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the Charlie Johnson directory from any handset apply to all. 888-883-2445 NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a time. If another handset tries to enter the directory, the screen shows Not available at this time. -
Page 37: Create Directory Entries
Directory Create directory entries Create a new directory entry 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. SELECT >Directory /SELECT to select >Directory. 2. Press MENU Caller ID log 3. Press q or p to highlight >Add contact. /SELECT. -
Page 38: Add A Predialed Telephone Number To The Directory
Directory Create directory entries Characters by number of key presses Dialing keys ‘ & space 8. Press /SELECT to store your new directory entry. There is a MENU confirmation tone and the screen shows Saved. To change the entry later, see page 35. -
Page 39: Review The Directory
Directory Review the directory Review directory entries 1. Press DIRp when in idle mode. The summary screen shows briefly and then the first entry in the directory shows. -OR- Press MENU/ /SELECT to select when in idle mode, then press SELECT MENU >Directory. -
Page 40: Dial, Delete Or Edit Directory Entries
Directory Dial, delete or edit directory entries To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the handset. Use Review the directory (page 34) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/ FLASH /SPEA�ER... -
Page 41: Speed Dial
Directory Speed dial The telephone system has 10 speed dial locations (2-9 and 0, Robert Brown location 1 is reserved for voicemail) where you can store 888-883-2445 the telephone numbers you wish to dial more quickly. You can store up to 30 digits in each location. Speed dial assignments can only be selected from the existing directory entries, with the exception of 1, which must be manually entered. -
Page 42: Delete A Speed Dial Number
Directory Speed dial Delete a speed dial number 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU /SELECT Linda Miller /SELECT to select >Directory Directory. 2. Press Press MENU 888-722-7702 3. Press q or p to scroll to >Speed dial. Speed dial. Press /SELECT. -
Page 43: Caller Id
Caller ID About caller ID This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls. The available caller ID information will appear after the first or second ring. Information about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the call, even while on... -
Page 44: Caller Id History
Caller ID Caller ID history 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 45: Caller Id Operation
Caller ID Caller ID operation Memory match If the incoming telephone number matches the last seven digits of a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding name in your directory. Chris 888-883-2445 For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as Chris if this is how you entered it into your directory. -
Page 46: View Dialing Options
Caller ID Caller ID operation View dialing options Although the incoming caller ID log entries have 10 883-2445 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit number), in 1-883-2445 Press # some areas, you might need to dial only the seven 888-883-2445 digits, 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus the area code 1-888-883-2445... -
Page 47: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To The Directory
Caller ID Caller ID operation Save a caller ID log entry to the directory 1. When in the caller ID log, press q or p to browse. 2. Press /SELECT to select an entry. The screen displays EDIT NUMBER. MENU 3. -
Page 48: Reasons For Missing Caller Id Information
Caller ID Reasons for missing caller ID information There are occasions when other information or no information shows for various reasons: On-screen message Reason The caller prefers not to show the phone number. PRIVATE NUMBER The caller prefers not to show the name. PRIVATE NAME The caller prefers not to show the phone number and name. -
Page 49: Appendix
Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets Your telephone can support up to 12 DECT 6.0 cordless handsets (AT&T model CL80101, 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 50: Deregistering Handsets
Appendix Deregistering handsets You may need to deregister your handsets if: • You have 12 registered handsets and need to replace a handset. -OR- • You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets. You must first deregister ALL the handsets, and then register each handset you wish to use again, one at a time. -
Page 51: Alert Tones And Lights
Appendix Alert tones and lights Screen icons Battery status - low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or charger to recharge. Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). MUTE 10:21 Speakerphone - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is off. New voicemail - you have new voicemail from your telephone service provider. -
Page 52: Lights
Appendix Alert tones and lights Lights IN USE On when the handset is in use. On when a handset is being registered. Flashes when there is an incoming call or when handsets are being deregistered. Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line. -
Page 53: Handset Display Screen Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages There are no entries in the caller ID history. Caller ID log empty You have transferred an outside call to another cordless handset. Call transferred The handset is calling another handset (for intercom calls). Calling HANDSET X (for systems The handset is transferring an outside call to another handset. -
Page 54: Screen Display Messages
Appendix Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The handset(s) you are trying to transfer a call to is out of range, No answer. Try again off hook, or has no power. Someone else is already using the directory or caller ID history. Not available at this time The other handset is calling. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective. Try using a different wall jack in your home to connect your CL81101/CL81201/CL81211/CL81301 telephone, or contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply). - Page 56 Appendix Troubleshooting • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances might cause the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room with less background noise. •...
- Page 57 Appendix Troubleshooting • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 10 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use. • If the battery is depleted, it might take approximately 30 minutes to charge the handset before it shows Low battery.
- Page 58 Appendix Troubleshooting I hear other calls while using my phone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other calls, call your telephone service provider. My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call. •...
- Page 59 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 with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices. •...
- Page 60 Appendix Troubleshooting • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (page 5). The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems resulting from DSL interference.
- Page 61 Appendix Troubleshooting • In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have enough power. Try using a USB hub with its own external power supply. • If you are using a firewall, it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service provider.
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Page 62: Maintenance
Appendix Maintenance Taking care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so you must treat it with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the handset down gently. • Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. -
Page 63: 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 64: Especially About Cordless
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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 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 68: Limited Warranty
Appendix Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions www.telephones.att.com about this product should be directed to our website at or call 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 . In Canada, dial 1. - Page 69 Appendix Limited warranty • PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or • PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-AT&T accessories; or •...
- Page 70 Appendix Limited warranty 7. Other limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and the manufacturer of this AT&T branded PRODUCT. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this PRODUCT. The manufacturer provides no other warranties for this PRODUCT. The warranty exclusively describes all of the manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding the PRODUCT.
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Page 71: 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 96Vrms - 130Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage 6VAC @ 300mA (AC adapter output) Handset voltage 2.4VDC - 3.2VDC Charger voltage 6VAC @ 300mA (AC adapter output) -
Page 72: Index
Index Index Alert tones, 46 Flash, 21 Answering calls, 18 Auto off, 18 Handset, Quick reference guide, 1–3 Battery charging, 7 Screen display message, 48 Battery installation, 6 Screen icons, 46 Blind transfer, 23 Speakerphone, 19 Handset locator, 24 HD audio, 66 Caller ID (CID), add entries to phone directory, 42 dial entries, 41... - Page 73 Index Index Volume, Handset, 10 Paging tone, 24 Listening volume, 21 Phonebook, see directory, 31 Power adapter, 5 Predialing, 18 Wall mount installation, 8 Push-to-talk, 27–30 Warranty, 63–65 Quick reference guide, 1–3 Receiving calls, 18 Recharging, 7 Ringer silencing, 18 Safety information, 58–59 Speakerphone, 19 Speed dial, 36–37...
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