VTech Telecommunications 80-5656-00 Cordless Telephone Base User Manual 1

VTech Telecommunications Ltd Cordless Telephone Base 1

User Manual 1

User’s manualTL71108/TL71208/TL713085.8 GHz cordlesstelephone with caller ID/call waiting
Congratulationson your purchase of this AT&T product.Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on pages 58-60 of this manual.Please thoroughly read this user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.Model #: TL71108 (single handset)/TL71208 (bundle handset)/ TL71308 (triple handset)Type: 5.8 GHz cordless telephone Serial #: Purchase date: Place of purchase: Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone base.Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service.© 2007 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Knowledge Ventures, licensed to Advanced American Telephones. Printed in China.The ENERGY STARR program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR R label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.
User’s manual TL71108/TL71208/TL713085.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waitingUser's manual Quick start guideTelephone line cordPower adapter for telephone basePower adapter for handset charger(1 for TL71208)(2 for TL71308)Telephone base with mounting bracket installedCordless handset(1 for TL71108)(2 for TL71208)(3 for TL71308)Battery for cordless handset(1 for TL71108)(2 for TL71208)(3 for TL71308)Charger for cordless handset(1 for TL71208)(2 for TL71308)Battery compartment cover(1 for TL71108)(2 for TL71208)(3 for TL71308)Belt clip for cordless handset(1 for TL71108)(2 for TL71208)(3 for TL71308)Parts checklistYour telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary. Quick start guideTL71108/TL71208/TL713085.8 GHz cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting
1User’s manualTL71108/TL71208/TL713085.8 GHz cordlesstelephone with caller ID/call waitingGetting startedQuick reference guide ......................2Installation setup ................................4Telephone base installation ...........5Charger installation ...........................6Battery installation & charging ....7Belt clip & optional headset ...............9 Installation options ................................10Telephone operationHandset operation ........................... 12Options while on calls ................... 15Intercom ............................................... 18Intercom call transfer ....................20Handset settings .............................. 22 DirectoryDirectory ............................................... 28New directory entries .................... 29Directory review ............................... 31 Directory search ............................... 32To dial, delete or edit entries ...................................... 33Caller ID operationCaller ID operation .......................... 35To review the call log .................... 38AppendixScreen icons and alert tones ........40Indicator lights .............................................41Handset display screen messages .............................................42Adding and registering handsets ...............................................45Replacing a handset ....................... 47Troubleshooting ................................ 49 Maintenance ....................................... 57Important safety instructions ..... 58FCC Part 68 and ACTA .................. 61FCC Part 15......................................... 63Limited warranty .............................. 64Technical specifications ................ 67Index ....................................................... 68Table of contents
2CIDPress to display caller ID information (page 38).DIRPress to display directory entries (page 31). PHONE/FLASHPress to make or answer a call.During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (page 15).MUTE/REMOVEWhile on a call, press to mute microphone (page 16). While reviewing the call log, press to delete an individual entry, or press and hold to clear the caller ID log (page 39). While predialing, press to delete digits (page 12).SPEAKERPress to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use (page 10).MENU/SELECTPress to enter the menu. While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting. Press or to scroll up or down while in menus. While entering names or numbers, press or to move the cursor to the left or right.OFF/CLEARDuring a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.REDIAL/PAUSEPress to view redial memory (page 13). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 29).INTPress to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call (pages 18-21).Getting startedQuick reference guideHandsetCHARGEOn when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
3IN USEOn when handset is in use, or when you are registering a handset.Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line, or you are deregistering a handset from the telephone base.Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. •••VOICEMAILFlashes when you have new voice mail. This service is provided by your local telephone company, (different from the answering system on the telephone base). Feature menuDIRECTORY ..............Page 28CALL LOG .................Page 35RINGER VOLUME ...Page 22RINGER TONE .........Page 23KEY TONE .................Page 24LANGUAGE ..............Page 24CLR VOICE MAIL ....Page 26DIAL TYPE.................Page 27Using menusPress or to scroll through menu items.Press MENU/SELECT to select or modify a highlighted item.Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.> Shows a highlighted item<DIRECTORYCALL LOGTelephone baseHANDSET LOCATORPress to initiate beeping to locate misplaced handsets (page 14). Getting startedQuick reference guide
4Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:• Communication devices such as: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.• Excessive heat sources.• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.• Excessive moisture.• Extremely low temperature.• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or work bench.Getting startedInstallation setupSee pages 7-8for easy instructions.You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset or telephone base display - remove it before use.For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.STOP!
5Getting startedTelephone base installationInstall the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Also, if you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.5. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack.1. Plug the small end of the larger power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base.3. Route cords through slots.4. Plug the large end of the larger power adapter into an power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Power adapter2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base.DSL filter (not included)Telephone line cord
6IMPORTANT INFORMATIONUse only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.1.2.1. Plug the small end of the smaller power adapter into the jack on the underside of the charger, then route the cord through the slot as shown.2. Plug the large end of the smaller power adapter into an electrical outlet.Getting startedCharger installation
7Getting startedBattery installation & chargingInstall the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base or additional charger when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours before use. When fully charged, the handset battery provides approximately five hours of talk time and three days of standby time.Plug the battery securely into the plug inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label. Insert the supplied battery as indicated. Insert the top edge (contacts and tab) in first, then push downwards on the lower portion of the battery.Align the cover flat against the battery compartment cover, then slide it upwards until it clicks into placeStep 3Step 2Step 1
8Getting startedBattery installation & chargingCharge the handset, by placing the handset face up in the telephone base or in the additional charger. The CHARGE light will be on when charging.Step 4IMPORTANT INFORMATIONUse only the battery supplied with this product. To order a replacement or spare battery (AT&T model 27910, part number 89-0099-00-00) or equivalent, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.See the Troubleshooting section on page 48 for charging issues.1.2.
9InstallationSnap belt clip into notches on both sides of handset. RemovalPull and unlock one flap from the notch first before detaching the whole belt clip from handset. Plug a 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of the handset.Lift the rubber flap here.For handsfree headset conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset. To purchase a headset, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.Getting startedBelt clip & optional headsetSide of handset.
10Getting startedInstallation options NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positionsThe telephone base comes with the mounting bracket already installed for desktop use. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required. This mounting plate with studs may be available for purchase from any handware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation. Desktop to wall mount installationTo install the telephone base in the wall mount position, make sure that you first unplug all cords connected to the telephone base before you begin.1. Press the bracket upwards until the bracket clicks into place and is secure. 2. Plug the telephone line cord and power adapter plug into the telephone base and place the cords in the bracket grooves. 3. Plug the power adapter and telephone line cord into the wall outlets, then align the mounting studs on the telephone outlet plate with the mounting holes on the bracket. 4. Place the telephone base mounting holes just above the mounting studs, then slide the telephone base down until it is secure.
11Getting startedInstallation optionsWall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop position, make sure that you first unplug the power adapter and telephone line cord from the wall outlets before you begin. 1. Slide the telephone base upwards, then pull the telephone base away from the wall off of the mounting studs. 2. Remove the telephone line cord and power adapter plug from the telephone base. 3. Press the bracket downwards until the bracket clicks into place and is secure. 4. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone base and telephone wall jack, then plug the power adapter plug into the telephone base and to an electrical wall outlet not controlled by a wall switch (see page 5). Power adapterDSL filter Telephone line cordElectrical outlet not controlled by a wall switchTelephone wall jack
12Handset operationMaking a callTo make a call:• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. To end a call:• Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset in the telephone base or charger.On-hook dialing• Enter the telephone number, then press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER. Press MUTE/REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR at any time to make corrections as you are entering numbers. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds).Handset speakerphoneDuring a call you can press SPEAKER to alternate between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up. NOTE: If a headset is plugged into the handset, you will not be able to use the handset speakerphone.Telephone operationNOTE: Pressing PHONE/FLASH to access services from your local telephone service provider will not affect the elapsed time.SPEAKER 0:00:30Elapsed timePHONE 0:00:30Elapsed time

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