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AT&T CL84115 Complete User's Manual

Dect 6.0 corded/cordless telephone/answering system with caller id/call waiting
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  • Page 1 Complete user’s manual CL84115/CL84215/CL84265/ CL84365 DECT 6.0 corded/cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting...
  • Page 2 This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets and speakerphones. Visit www.telephones.att.com/accessories for a list of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones. Model number: CL84115 (one handset) CL84215/CL84265 (two handsets) CL84365 (three handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 corded/cordless telephone/answering system with...

  • Page 3: Parts Checklist

    . In 1 (866) 288-4268 Canada, dial Abridged Quick start guide Cordless handset user’s manual (1 for CL84115) (2 for CL84215/CL84265) (3 for CL84365) Telephone base Corded handset Power adapter for Telephone line cord with coiled handset telephone base...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Complete user’s manual CL84115/CL84215/CL84265/ CL84365 DECT 6.0 corded/cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/call waiting Table of contents Getting started Home area code ......... 22 Dial mode ..........23 Quick reference guide - handset ..1 Web address ........23 Quick reference guide - telephone QUIET mode .........
  • Page 5 Options while on calls ......39 Reassign a speed dial number ..62 Volume control ........39 Assign your speed dial Call waiting ........... 39 voicemail number ......62 Mute ............39 Delete a speed dial number..63 Chain dialing ........40 Make a call using speed dial ..
  • Page 6 About the answering system..... 86 Especially about telephone Answering system and answering systems .......114 voicemail indicators ....... 86 FCC Part 68 and ACTA......115 Using the answering system FCC Part 15 ..........116 and voicemail together ....86 California Energy Commission Message capacity ......87 battery charging testing Voice prompts ........

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE indicator pDIR/VOLUME On when the handset is Press pDIR to show directory charging in the charger. entries when the handset is not in use (page 57). CID/VOLUME Press to scroll up while in menus. Press qCID to show caller ID While entering names or numbers, log when the handset is not in...

  • Page 8: Main Menu

    Getting started Quick reference guide - handset �U�H TO TAL� Press to initiate a one-to-one (page 49) or one-to-group broadcast (page 51). Press and hold to broadcast to a group of system devices (page 51). Main menu Main menu • Play messages (page 89) •...

  • Page 9: Quick Reference Guide - Telephone Base

    Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base IN U�E indicator Press and hold to set (page 30) On when the telephone is in use, or when the answering or to dial your voicemail system is answering an incoming call. number (page 63).
  • Page 10 Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base X/DELETE While reviewing the caller ID log, the directory or the redial memory, press to delete an individual entry (page 68, page 59 and page 38, respectively). While predialing, press to delete digits (page 35). During message or announcement playback, press to delete the playing message or announcement (page 90 and page 78, respectively).

  • Page 11: Installation

    Getting started Installation You must install and �TO�! See pages 7-8 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 10).

  • 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 10 for details. Telephone base installation Plug the large end of Plug one end of the...

  • Page 13: 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 its charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use.
  • Page 14 Getting started Battery installation and charging �tep 2 Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place. CHARGE light �tep 3 Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the charger. The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is on during charging.

  • Page 15: Line Power Mode (No Ac Power)

    Getting started Line power mode (no AC power) This telephone provides minimal functionality during a power failure. When AC power is not available, the screen is blank and many telephone features do not function. Only touch-tone dialing and corded handset volume adjustment are supported.

  • Page 16: Installation Options

    Getting started Installation options The telephone base comes with a mount bracket set for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, rotate the mount bracket down so the telephone can connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall- mounting plate.
  • Page 17 Getting started Installation options 2. Slide the handset tab upward. Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees. The protruding edge of the handset tab holds the corded handset in place when the telephone is mounted on the wall. Switch hook Handset tab 3.

  • Page 18: Wall-Mount To Tabletop Installation

    Getting started Installation options Wall-mount to tabletop installation To change the telephone base from the wall-mount position to tabletop position: 1. Remove the telephone base from the wall. 2. If necessary, untie the bundled telephone cord and power adapter cord. Make sure that you unplug the power adapter and telephone line cord from the wall outlets before you begin.
  • Page 19 Getting started Installation options 4. Slide the handset tab upward. Rotate the handset tab by 180 degrees. Switch hook Handset tab 5. Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are securely plugged into their jacks on the back of the telephone base. Plug the power adapter and telephone line into the wall outlets.

  • Page 20: Telephone Settings

    Telephone settings Handset settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/ on the handset when it is not in use �ELECT >Play messages to enter the main menu. Answering sys 2. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the >...

  • Page 21: Ringer Volume

    Telephone settings Handset settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or Intercom turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on >Ringers the screen. 1. Press MENU/ n idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT to scroll to Ringers, then press 2.

  • Page 22: Set Date/Time

    Telephone settings Handset settings �et date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call.

  • Page 23: Lcd Language

    Telephone settings Handset settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT LCD LANGUAGE to scroll to �ettings, then press 2. Press English > /�ELECT.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Set Speed Dial Voicemail Number

    Telephone settings Handset settings �et speed dial voicemail number This feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy access when you press and hold the 1 key. To save your voicemail number: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT Caller ID annc to scroll to �ettings, then press...

  • Page 26: Clear Voicemail Indicator

    Telephone settings Handset settings Clear voicemail indicator Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail and the icon;...

  • Page 27: Rename Handset

    Telephone settings Handset settings Rename handset The default handset name is HAND�ET. You can create your own handset name for each system handset. 1. When the handset is idle, press MENU/ �ELECT. Clr voicemail to scroll to �ettings, then press 2.

  • Page 28: 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 day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Follow the steps below to turn the CID time sync feature on or off. The default setting is On. 1.

  • Page 29: 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. To set the dial mode: 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Telephone Base Settings

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings Use the menu to change the telephone settings. 1. Press MENU/ on the telephone base when it is �ELECT >Play messages not in use to enter the main menu. Answering sys 2. Press to scroll to the feature to be changed.

  • Page 32: Ringer Volume

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings Ringer volume You can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is off, appears on the screen. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the �ELECT Intercom main menu.

  • Page 33: Set Date/Time

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings �et date/time The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call.

  • Page 34: Lcd Language

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings LCD language You can select the language used for all screen displays. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the �ELECT >LCD language main menu. C a l l e r I D a n n c 2.

  • Page 35: Caller Id Announce

    Telephone settings Telephone base 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 36: Set Speed Dial Voicemail Number

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings �et speed dial voicemail number This feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy access when you press and hold the 1 key. 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT Caller ID annc 2.

  • Page 37: Clear Voicemail Indicator

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings Clear voicemail indicator Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is Voicemail # new voicemail but there is none. For example, when you >Clr voicemail have accessed your voicemail while away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail and the icon;...

  • Page 38: Key Tone

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings settings �ey tone The telephone base is set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the key tone volume or turn it off. If you turn off the key tone, there are no beeps when you press keys.

  • Page 39: Home Area Code

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings Home area code If you dial 7 digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID log only displays the 7 digits of the telephone number.

  • Page 40: Dial Mode

    Telephone settings Telephone base settings Dial mode The dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse Home area code (rotary) service, you must change the dial mode to pulse >Dial mode dialing before using the telephone. To set the dial mode: DIAL MODE 1.

  • Page 41: Telephone Operation

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Making a call Using a cordless handset: Press �HONE/ /��EA�ER ��EA�ER, then enter the telephone number. • FLA�H Elapsed time The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). Phone 0:00:30 Using the telephone base: •...

  • Page 42: Ending A Call

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Ending a call Using a cordless handset: • Press OFF/ or return the handset to the charger. CANCEL Using the telephone base: /��EA�ER ��EA�ER. • Return the corded handset to the telephone base, or press Auto off A call ends automatically when you put the cordless handset in the charger.

  • Page 43: Handset Speakerphone

    Telephone operation Telephone operation Handset speakerphone /��EA�ER ��EA�ER to switch between handsfree speakerphone During a call, press and normal handset use. Press OFF/ to hang up. CANCEL NOTES: /��EA�ER button • When you use the speakerphone, the key pad of the handset and the are lit.

  • Page 44: Equalizer

    Telephone operation Telephone operation To redial a number: Using a cordless handset: To dial the displayed number, press �HONE/ /��EA�ER ��EA�ER. • FLA�H -OR- • Press �HONE/ /��EA�ER ��EA�ER, then press REDIAL/ FLA�H �AU�E repeatedly to view the redial memory. Press /�ELECT to dial the MENU displayed number.

  • Page 45: Options While On Calls

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Using a cordless handset: You can set the listening volume to one of six levels. While on a call, press q /VOLUME to decrease or press /VOLUME to increase the listening volume. Using the telephone base: You can set the listening volume to one of eight levels.

  • Page 46: 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 log or redial memory while you are on a call. Chain dialing is useful when you wish to access other numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID log or redial list.

  • Page 47: Temporary Tone Dialing

    Telephone operation Options while on calls To access the caller ID log while on a call: 1. Press MENU/ �ELECT 2. Press to scroll to Caller ID log, then press /�ELECT. MENU 3. Press to scroll to the desired number. /�ELECT to dial the number shown.

  • Page 48: Blind Transfer

    Telephone operation Options while on calls Blind transfer While on an outside call, you can transfer the call to a specific device or any device without notifying them. To transfer an outside call from a handset: 1. During the call, press MENU/ �ELECT Phone 0:00:12...
  • Page 49 Telephone operation Options while on calls To transfer an outside call from the telephone base: 1. During the call, press MENU/ �ELECT Speaker 0:00:12 2. Press /�ELECT to choose Transfer. MENU • If your have one handset and no other registered 06:30 8/06 devices, the outside call is put on hold and the...

  • Page 50: 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: • Press HAND�ET LOCATOR on the telephone base to start the paging tone on all handsets for 60 seconds. NOTE: If you press OFF/ or MUTE/...

  • Page 51: Intercom

    Multiple handset use Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets, a handset and the telephone base, or a handset/telephone base and a cordless headset/speakerphone (sold separately). You can buy additional expansion handsets (model AT&T CL80115), cordless headsets and speakerphones for this telephone base to expand your telephone system (up to 12 handsets or 10 cordless handsets and two cordless headsets/speakerphones).

  • Page 52: Answer An Incoming Call During An Intercom Call

    Multiple handset use Intercom • If you have other registered device(s) or more than one handset, the telephone base shows INTERCOM TO:. Use the dialing keys to enter a enter a specific handset number (1-9 for handsets 1-9, TONE followed by 0-2 for handsets 10-12, # for a single headset/speakerphone, # followed by 1 or 2 for headset/speakerphone 1 or 2, or TONE followed by # for all devices), or press...

  • Page 53: Call Transfer Using Intercom

    Multiple handset use Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset or the telephone base. You can also share an outside call with another system handset or the telephone base. To transfer or share an outside call using intercom: Using a cordless handset: 1.

  • Page 54: Push-To-Talk (Ptt)

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) �TT You can directly broadcast messages to the speakerphone of any device. Press and hold �U�H TO TAL� on a handset or �TT/ on the FLA�H telephone base to begin two-way communication. • While talking to another device, Press and hold �U�H TO TAL�...

  • Page 55: Ptt Call To A Single Device

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) �TT call to a single device Using a cordless handset: There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single device. PUSH TO TALK When the handset is not in use: >HANDSET If you have one handset, press and hold �U�H TO TAL�.
  • Page 56 Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Using the telephone base: 1. There are a few ways to begin a PTT call to a single handset. When the telephone base is not in use: If you have one handset, press and hold �TT/ •...

  • Page 57: Ptt Call To Multiple Devices

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) �TT call to multiple devices When there are multiple handsets registered to the phone system, PTT supports one-to-group calls. PTT supports a maximum of one-to-five calls when one to five handsets are registered, and a maximum of one-to-four calls when six or more handsets are registered.

  • Page 58: Answer A Ptt Call

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Answer a �TT call You can respond to a PTT call, as described below. When your device receives a PTT call, it beeps and shows �ress and hold [�TT] to talk. When the other party is speaking, your speakerphone light is on, and your device shows: •...

  • Page 59: Answer An Incoming Call During A Ptt Call

    Multiple handset use Push-to-talk (PTT) Press �HONE/ or any dialing key (0-9, # or TONE ) on the destination FLA�H handset, or press /��EA�ER or any dialing key (0-9, # or TONE ) on the telephone base or lift the corded handset to answer. Both devices show Intercom. To end the intercom call, press OFF/ on your handset or place CANCEL...

  • Page 60: Directory

    Directory About the directory �hared directory The directory is shared by all handsets and the telephone Charlie Johnson base. Changes made to the directory from any device apply 888-883-2445 to all. NOTE: Only one handset or the telephone base can review the directory at a time.

  • Page 61: Create Directory Entries

    Directory Create directory entries Create a new directory entry Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: Answering sys 1. Press MENU/ in idle mode to enter the main menu. �ELECT >Directory 2. Press q or p to scroll to Directory, then press /�ELECT.

  • Page 62: Add A Predialed Telephone Number To The Directory

    Directory Create directory entries NOTE: The first letter of every word is a capital letter. The remaining letters in a word start as lower case letters, as shown in the chart below. Characters by number of key presses Dialing keys ‘...

  • Page 63: Review The Directory

    Directory Review the directory Review directory entries Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Press pDIR when in idle mode. The summary screen shows briefly and then the first entry in the directory shows. -OR- Press MENU/ when in idle mode, then press q or p to scroll �ELECT...

  • Page 64: Search By Name

    Directory Search the directory �earch by name Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. Press pDIR in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory. 2. When an entry appears, press the dialing keys (0-9) to start a name search.

  • Page 65: 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 screen. Use Review the directory (page 57) or �earch by name (page 58) to show an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory: Press �HONE/...

  • Page 66: Edit A Directory Entry

    Directory Dial, delete or edit directory entries Edit a directory entry Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. When a directory entry displays, press /�ELECT. The MENU Linda Miller screen shows EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number 888-722-7702 to be edited.

  • Page 67: Speed Dial

    Directory Speed dial The telephone system has 10 speed dial locations Robert Brown (2-9 and 0, location 1 is reserved for voicemail) where 888-883-2445 you can store 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 Speed dial location directory entries, with the exception of...

  • Page 68: Reassign A Speed Dial Number

    Directory Speed dial Reassign a speed dial number Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: Robert Brown 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU/ �ELECT 888-883-2445 2. Press q or p to scroll to Directory. Press /�ELECT. MENU 3.

  • Page 69: Delete A Speed Dial Number

    Directory Speed dial Delete a speed dial number Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: Linda Miller 1. When the telephone is idle, press MENU /�ELECT 888-722-7702 2. Press q or p to scroll to Directory. Press /�ELECT. MENU 3.

  • Page 70: 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,...

  • Page 71: Caller Id Log

    Caller ID Caller ID log How the 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 72: Caller Id Operation

    Caller ID Caller ID operation Memory match If the incoming telephone number matches the last 7 digits of a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen matches the corresponding Chris name in your directory. 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 73: Review The Caller Id Log

    Caller ID Caller ID operation Review the caller ID log Review the caller ID log to find out who called, to return HANDSET the call, or to copy the caller’s name and number into your 6 Missed calls directory. Caller ID log empty appears if there are no records in the caller ID log.

  • Page 74: View Dialing Options

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

  • Page 75: Save A Caller Id Log Entry To The Directory

    Caller ID Caller ID operation �ave a caller ID log entry to the directory Using a cordless handset or the telephone base: 1. When in the caller ID log, press q or p to browse. 2. Press /�ELECT to select an entry. On the telephone base, you need MENU /�ELECT again to select Directory.

  • Page 76: 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 telephone 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 77: Call Block

    Call block About call block If you have subscribed to caller ID service, you can use the call block feature to reject certain calls automatically. The call block list stores up to 20 entries. The telephone system can reject calls automatically according to: •...

  • Page 78: Add A Call Block Entry

    Call block Call block Add a call block entry When the telephone base is in idle mode, press Caller ID log MENU /�ELECT >Call block Press q or p to scroll to Call block, then press /�ELECT. MENU Press /�ELECT to choose Block list. MENU >Block list Press q...

  • Page 79: Review Call Block List

    Call block Call block Review call block list When the telephone base is in idle mode, press MENU /�ELECT Press q or p to scroll to Call block, and then >Review /�ELECT. press MENU Add new entry Press /�ELECT to choose Block list. MENU /�ELECT again to choose Review.

  • Page 80: Edit A Call Block Entry

    Call block Call block Edit a call block entry Search for the desired entry in the call block list (see Review call block list on page 73). /�ELECT. When the desired entry displays, press Saleman MENU 888-883-2445 The screen displays EDIT NUMBER along with the phone number to be edited.

  • Page 81: Delete A Call Block Entry

    Call block Call block Delete a call block entry Search for the desired entry in the call block list (see Review call block list on page 73). When the desired entry displays, press X/DELETE on the telephone base. The screen shows Deleted and the next entry displays. You cannot retrieve a deleted entry.

  • Page 82: Answering System

    Answering system Answering system settings Use the answering system menu of a system handset or Play messages the telephone base to set up the announcement message, >Answering sys turn on or off the answering system or message alert tone, activate call screening, or change the number of rings, remote access code or message recording time.
  • Page 83 Answering system Answering system settings To record a new outgoing announcement: Using a cordless handset: >Record annc When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ �ELECT Play annc enter the main menu. Press q or p to scroll to Answering sys, then press /�ELECT.
  • Page 84 Answering system Answering system settings To delete or reset your outgoing announcement: Using a cordless handset: When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ �ELECT Press q or p to scroll to Answering sys, then press /�ELECT. MENU Press /�ELECT again to select Announcement.

  • Page 85: Answer On/Off

    Answering system Answering system settings Answer on/off By default, the answering system is on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system does not answer calls and record incoming messages. To turn the answering system on or off: Play messages Using a cordless handset:...

  • Page 86: Voice Guide

    Answering system Answering system settings Voice guide This feature is an alternative way for you to do the basic Play messages setup of the answering system. You can follow the voice >Answering sys guide to record your own announcement, set the number of rings, and set the message alert tone.

  • Page 87: Call Screening

    Answering system Answering system settings Call screening Use this feature to choose whether incoming messages can be heard over the speaker when they are being recorded. If you turn call screening on, you hear the incoming message. While monitoring an incoming message, you can answer the call by pressing �HONE/ on a cordless handset, or pressing FLA�H...

  • Page 88: 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. If toll saver is selected, the answering system answers a call after two rings when you have new messages, and after four rings when there are no new messages.

  • Page 89: 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: Using a cordless handset: 1.

  • Page 90: 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. By default, the message alert tone is set to off. There is no audible alert at the handset.

  • Page 91: Message Recording Time

    Answering system Answering system settings Message recording time You can set the recording time allowed for incoming messages. The message length is three minutes by default. To change the setting: Using a cordless handset: 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/ �ELECT Msg alert tone enter the main menu.

  • Page 92: About The Answering System

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

  • Page 93: Message Capacity

    Answering system About the answering system Message capacity The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to three minutes, and the maximum recording time is approximately 22 minutes. The actual recording time depends on individual message characteristics.

  • Page 94: Call Intercept

    Answering system About the answering system To screen a call at the handset: While a message is being recorded, the handset shows To screen call, press [�ELECT]. Press /�ELECT to screen the call. MENU Options while a message is being recorded: •...

  • Page 95: Message Playback

    Answering system Message playback If you have new messages, you hear only the new messages in chronological order. If there are no new messages, the system plays back all old messages (in chronological order). If there are both new and old messages, you have the option of playing the new or old messages.

  • Page 96: Options During Playback

    Answering system Message playback Options during playback When a message is playing, you can adjust the playback volume, skip, repeat, pause, stop or delete the message. When messages are playing on the telephone base: Press VOL q or VOL p to adjust the message playback volume. •...

  • Page 97: Delete All Old Messages

    Answering system Message playback Delete all old messages You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. You cannot delete new messages until you review them. You cannot retrieve deleted messages. To delete all old messages on the telephone base: 1. When the telephone is idle, press X/DELETE. The screen shows Delete all old messages? and the system announces, “To delete all old messages, press delete again.”...

  • Page 98: Recording And Playing Memos

    Answering system Recording and playing memos Memos are your own recorded messages used 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 in the same way as incoming messages.

  • Page 99: Base Message Counter Displays

    Answering system Base message counter displays The base message counter shows the total number of answering system messages. See the following table for other message counter displays. Message counter displays No messages. Total number of messages and memos. 1-99 The remote access system is being used.

  • Page 100: 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 reach your answering system: 1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. 2. When the system answers, enter the two-digit remote access code (19 is the default code.
  • Page 101 Answering system Remote access Cut out and carry the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for quick reference. NOTES: • If you pause for more than four seconds during remote access, you hear a help menu listing all features and commands.

  • Page 102: Appendix

    Appendix Adding and registering handsets/headsets/speakerphones Your telephone can support up to 12 DECT 6.0 cordless handsets (AT&T model CL80115, sold separately) or up to 10 cordless handsets and 2 cordless headsets or speakerphones (sold separately). Visit www.telephones.att.com/accessories for a list of compatible DECT 6.0 cordless headsets and speakerphones.

  • Page 103: 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 handsets, and then register each handset you wish to use again, one at a time.

  • Page 104: Alert Tones And Lights

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Handset screen icons Battery status - battery is charging (animated display). MUTE Battery status - low battery (flashing); place the handset AN� ON in the charger to recharge. M�G# 10:01 �peakerphone - the speakerphone is in use. Ringer off - the handset ringer is off.

  • Page 105: Handset Alert Tones

    Appendix Alert tones and lights 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 qCID or pDIR on a cordless handset when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting.

  • Page 106: Lights

    Appendix Alert tones and lights Lights IN U�E On when the telephone base is in use, or when the answering system is answering an incoming call. On when a handset is being registered. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call or when handsets are being deregistered.

  • Page 107: Screen Display Messages

    Appendix Screen display messages �creen messages The telephone base is calling. BASE 0 is calling The base’s corded handset is lifted during an AC power failure. Base If there is an AC power failure, it is still possible to dial out and Check AC power receive incoming calls using the corded handset.
  • Page 108 Appendix Screen display messages �creen messages There is no telephone line connection. No line The device(s) you are trying to transfer a call to is out of range, No answer. Try off hook, or has no power. again. The caller information is unavailable. No caller info The telephone number you have entered is already in the Number already...
  • Page 109 Appendix Screen display messages �creen messages Press MENU/�ELECT to activate call screening on the handset. To screen call, press [SELECT] Failed phone call (the telephone line is in use). Unable to call. Line in use You try to join a call when there are already four handsets on that call. Unable to call.

  • Page 110: 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 CL84115/CL84215/CL84265/ CL84365 telephone, or contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
  • Page 111 Appendix Troubleshooting • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may 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 112 Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (page 6).
  • Page 113 Appendix Troubleshooting • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 10 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the charger when not in use. • You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously.
  • Page 114 Appendix Troubleshooting The charge light is off. • Make sure you plug the power and line cords in correctly and securely. • Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
  • Page 115 Appendix Troubleshooting Difficulty hearing messages. Press VOL p to increase the telephone base speaker volume. • • Press p /VOLUME to adjust the message playback volume on a handset. �ystem does not answer after the correct number of rings. • Make sure that the answering system is on. AN� ON should show on the handset and the /AN�...
  • Page 116 Appendix Troubleshooting �ystem does not record messages. • Make sure the answering system is on. AN� ON should show on the handset and the /AN� ON/OFF light on the telephone base should be on. • Make sure the memory of the answering system is not full. •...
  • Page 117 Appendix Troubleshooting I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer to establish connections, and my telephone doesn’t work. • Make sure your computer is powered on. • Make sure your Internet connection is working properly. • Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone service.

  • Page 118: 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 119: 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. �afety information •...

  • Page 120: 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 121: 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 122: 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 123: 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 on the cordless handsets, except battery charging, will be disabled.

  • Page 124: 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 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 call . In Canada, dial What does this limited warranty cover? The manufacturer of this AT&T branded product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER”...
  • Page 125 Appendix Limited warranty 5. How do you get warranty service? www.telephones.att.com To obtain warranty service, visit our website at or call 1 (800) 222-3111 1 (866) 288-4268 . In Canada, dial NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual; a check of the PRODUCT’s controls and features may save you a service call.

  • Page 126: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921.536MHz - 1928.448MHz Channels Telephone base voltage 96Vrms - 130Vrms (AC voltage, 60Hz) Telephone base voltage 6VDC @ 600mA (AC adapter output) Handset voltage 2.4V 400mAh, 2 x AAA Ni-MH Charger voltage 6VDC @ 100mA (AC adapter output) Operation Operating time*...

  • Page 127: Index

    Index Index Delete a call block entry, 75 Alert tones a caller ID log entry, 68 handset, 99 a directory entry, 59 telephone base, 99 a speed dial number, 63 Announcement, 76 Deregistering handsets, 97 Answering an incoming call Dialing during an intercom call, 46 from a record in the caller ID Answering calls, 35...
  • Page 128 Index Index Registering handsets, 96 Remote access, 94–95 Last number redial, 37 Ringer silencing, 36 LCD language, 17, 28 Ring tone options reset to English, 17, 28, 110 handset, 15 Lights, 100 telephone base, 26 Limited warranty, 118–119 � Line power mode, 9 Safety information, 113–114 Screen display messages, 101–103 Maintenance, 112...

  • Page 129: Remote Access Wallet Card

    Record announcement ......End remote access call ......(or hang up) Turn system off or on ....... Models: CL84115/CL84215/CL84265/CL84365 Type: DECT 6.0 corded/cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting © 2015 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219.
  • Page 130 www.telephones.att.com © 2015 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. RBRC and 1-800-8-BATTERY are registered trademarks of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. Printed in China.

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