VTech Telecommunications 80-6684-00 1.9GHZ CORDLESS PHONE User Manual USERS MANUAL 2

VTech Telecommunications Ltd 1.9GHZ CORDLESS PHONE USERS MANUAL 2

USERS MANUAL 2

9Getting startedInstallation optionsThe telephone base is set for desktop use. It is possible to change to wall mounting position by installing the wall mount bracket provided. Wall mounting requires a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs that may require professional installation. You can purchase the mounting plate from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. Desktop to wall mount installationTo change the telephone base to the wall mount position, make sure that you first unplug the telephone line cord and power adapter cord from the wall outlets before you begin. In addition, to prevent possible damage, remove the handset from the telephone base.2. Push down the telephone base until it clicks into place on both sides of the bracket. 1. Position the telephone base as shown below, and insert the extended tabs of the bracket into the slots under the telephone base.
10Getting startedInstallation optionsDesktop to wall mount installation4. Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket until the telephone is secured as shown below. Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 3. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord, and secure them withBundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord, and secure them with a twist tie before placing them behind the telephone base as shown below. DSL filter (not included), required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service.
11Getting started5. Make sure the telephone is securely positioned as shown below.Installation optionsDesktop to wall mount installation
12Getting startedInstallation optionsWall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base to the desktop position, make sure that you firstmake sure that you first unplug the telephone line cord and power adapter cord from the wall outlets before you begin. In addition, to prevent possible damage, remove the handset from the telephone base.1. Remove the telephone base from the wall and untie the bundled telephoneuntie the bundled telephone line cord and power adapter cord. 2. Press on the catches on both sides of the bracket (indicated by arrows below) to unlock the telephone base from the bracket. 3. Pull the telephone base up to detach it from the bracket.The catch on the side of the telephone base.
13Getting startedInstallation options4. Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack, and plug the power adapter cord into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Route the cords through the bracket channels. Power adapter DSL filter (not included), required if you have DSL high-speed Internet service.Telephone line cordPower outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
14Getting startedExpansion handsetYour new AT&T TL92278/TL92378/TL92328 telephone system canTL92278/TL92378/TL92328 telephone system can telephone system can accommodate up to 12 handsets. You can add new handsets (AT&T TL90078, purchased separately) to your telephone system, but each device must be registered with the telephone base before use. To register a new handset, see page 15. The handsets provided with TL92278 come pre-registered as HANDSET 1 and HANDSET 2. You can register up to 10 additional handsets to the telephone base, and they will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (HANDSET �, HANDSET 4, HANDSET 5 and so on).The handsets provided with TL92328/TL92378 come pre-registered as HANDSET 1, HANDSET 2 and HANDSET �. You can register up to nine additional handsets to the telephone base, and they will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered (HANDSET 4, HANDSET 5, HANDSET 6 and so on).
15Getting startedAdding and registering handsets (optional)Handsets purchased separately (AT&T TL90078) need to be registered to the telephone base before use. When first purchased, all expansion handsets will show NOT REGISTERED on the screen. The new handset(s) may need to be charged for five minutes before registering to the telephone base.To register a handset to your telephone base1. Place the unregistered handset into the telephone base. If PRESS HNDST LOC 4 SEC ON BASE does not appear on the handset screen after a few seconds, remove the handset and place it in the telephone base again.2. On the telephone base, press and hold HANDSET LOCATOR for about four seconds (until the red IN USE light on the telephone base turns on) and then release the button. The handset will show PLEASE WAIT... and it will take about 10 seconds to complete the registration. The handset will display HANDSET X REGISTERED, with X being the handset number (1-12). There will be a beep sound if the registration is successful. NOTES: 1. If the registration is not successful, the display will show NOT REGISTERED. To reset the handset, remove the handset from the telephone base and place it back in. Try the registration process again.2. You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.PRESS HNDST LOC4 SEC ON BASEPLEASE WAIT...HS X REGISTEREDNOT REGISTERED
Getting startedReplacing a handsetYou may need to de-register your handsets if:You have twelve registered handsets and need to replace a unit. -OR-You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets.You must first de-register ALL the handsets, and then re-register each handset you wish to use.Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page before beginning the de-registration process.To de-register all handsets1. Press and hold HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base for about 10 seconds (until the IN USE light turns on and starts to flash), then release the HANDSET LOCATOR button.2. Immediately press and release HANDSET LOCATOR again. You must press HANDSET LOCATOR while the IN USE light is still flashing. (The light flashes for about seven seconds. If the light stops flashing, pick up the handset and place it back into the telephone base, then start again with step one above.)3. The handset(s) will show SEARCHING FOR BASE and it will take about 10 seconds to complete the de-registration process. ALL handsets will show NOT REGISTERED if de-registration was successful.4. To re-register the handset(s) to the telephone base, follow the registration instructions on page 15.NOTES:1. If the de-registration process was not successful, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset: pick up the handset and press the HOME/FLASH button, then press the OFF/CLEAR button and place the handset back into the telephone base. You may also reset by unplugging the power from the telephone base and plugging it back in.2. You cannot de-register the handset(s) if any other system handset is in use. 16
BluetoothIntroducing BluetoothYour new AT&T TL92278/TL92328/TL92378 telephone system with BluetoothTL92278/TL92328/TL92378 telephone system with Bluetoothtelephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:• Pair a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with the telephone base. Pair a Bluetooth enabled cell phone with the telephone base. • Connect a cell phone to make and receive Connect a cell phone to make and receive CELLULAR calls. Only one cell phone can be paired and connected on a call at a time.• Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while benefiting from the Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan while benefiting from the ease and comfort of your home telephone system. IMPORTANT INFORMATION• Refer to your cell phone user's manual for more information about itsRefer to your cell phone user's manual for more information about its Bluetooth function.• Operate your Bluetooth device within 12 feet from the telephone base. Bluetooth technology operates best within a short range. Keeping within 12 feet will maintain the connection quality of the Bluetooth device with themaintain the connection quality of the Bluetooth device with the telephone base.• Make sure that your cellular phone has sufficient signal strength. You mayMake sure that your cellular phone has sufficient signal strength. You may need to move the cellular phone and telephone base to a location where the cellular signal may be stronger.• Charge your Bluetooth cell phone while it is connected to the telephoneCharge your Bluetooth cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base because your cell phone's battery will discharge faster while it is connected wirelessly to the telephone base.• Monitor your cell phone's usage because airtime is deducted from yourMonitor your cell phone's usage because airtime is deducted from your cellular plan for the duration of the CELLULAR calls.Refer to the Bluetooth Setup section (page 19) to learn how to set up your Bluetooth device. Refer to the Handset operation section (page 26) on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new AT&T telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 84) if you experience difficulty when using the telephone system.17
Bluetooth18Glossary of terms Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth devices and your new AT&T telephone system. Bluetooth cell phone - Refers to a mobile Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone.CELLULAR line - The communications service provided through your Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone.HOME line - Your conventional telephone land line.Your conventional telephone land line. Connected - A Bluetooth device can only be used when it is connected to the telephone base. Paired Devices - Once a Bluetooth device has been paired with the telephone base, it will be identified as registered to the telephone base. Only one Bluetooth cellular phone can be paired with the telephone base. Pairing - This refers to the process of two Bluetooth devices registering device information with each other. The telephone base must be paired with a Bluetooth cellular phone before the Bluetooth device can be used. Depending on the manufacturer, this is also referred to as Bonding.PIN - By default, the PIN is 0000 for the telephone base and for most Bluetooth devices. PIN information must be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before they can be used. This is also known as a Passkey or Passcode.
Bluetooth19Bluetooth SetupTo use a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone with you telephone, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth cellular phone with the telephone base. Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your cellular phone user's manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices. To pair and connect a cellular phone:1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the telephone base until it is flashing. The Bluetooth feature will be activated. 2. Using your cellular phone, turn on the Bluetooth feature and search for a new device. 3. Once your cellular phone has found the AT&T DECT 6.0 telephone base, select it. 4. Using your cellular phone, enter the PIN of the telephone base (the default PIN is 0000) to continue the pairing process. When a device is successfully connected, the status icon will display on the cordless handset screen, and the light of the Bluetooth button on the telephone base will be on steadily. Once your have paired a device with the telephone base, the pairing information is stored in the telephone base. However, if the paired device becomes disconnected, the telephone base will not automatically search and re-connect to that device. To re-connect a paired device, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in your cellular phone, select AT&T DECT 6.0 from the paired device list in your cellular phone. The connection will then be established again. If you want to pair and connect a new device when there is already a connected device on the telephone base, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the telephone base until it is flashing, then start with step two above. If you do not pair a new device within two minutes, the Bluetooth light on the telephone base will turn off and the system will return to idle. HANDSET 1 NOTE: Only one Bluetooth device can be paired with the telephone base at a time.
20CALL LOG>DIRECTORYHandset settingsHandset main menuTo enter the main menu:1. Press Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is in idle mode. 2. Press DIR / CID to select a handset feature menu, then press MENU/SELECT to enter that menu. To return to the idle mode, press and hold OFF/CLEAR.DIRECTORY allows you to store and search for names and numbers (page 40).INTERCOM allows you to intercom with other handsets (page 36). RINGER TONE allows you to set the ringer for the HOME and CELLULAR lines (page 22).RINGER VOLUME allows you to set the ringer volume (page 21).KEY TONE allows you to turn the keypad tones on or off (page 23).CLR VOICEMAIL allows you to turn off the new voicemail indication (page 24).HOME AREA CODE allows you to set your home area code (page 25).LANGUAGE allows you to set your handset display language (page 23).CALL LOG allows you to view caller ID history (page 46).>CALL LOGINTERCOM>INTERCOMRINGER VOLUME>RINGER VOLUMERINGER TONE>RINGER TONEKEY TONE>KEY TONELANGUAGE>LANGUAGECLR VOICEMAIL>CLR VOICEMAILHOME AREA CODE>HOME AREA CODEDIRECTORY
21Handset settingsHandset settingsUsing the feature menu, you can customize many of the telephone’s settings. 1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode (when the phone is not in use) to enter the feature menu.2. Use DIR / CID to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a > symbol.3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the highlighted item. NOTE: Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode. Ringer volumeUsing this menu, you can set the ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is turned off, will appear on the handset screen. The volume setting will applies to both HOME and CELLULAR calls. To adjust the RINGER VOLUME:1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu.2. Use DIR / CID to scroll to >RINGER VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press DIR / CID to sample each volume level.4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu. NOTE: The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume of the intercom calls (pages 36-37) and the paging tone for the handset locator feature (page 31). If the handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and paging.>DIRECTORYCALL LOG>RINGER VOLUMERINGER TONE>DIRECTORYCALL LOGRINGER VOLUME
22Handset settingsHandset settingsRinger toneYou can select different ringer tones for the HOME and CELLULAR calls. You may choose one of 10 ringer tones. To choose a ringer tone for the HOME line:1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu.2. Use DIR / CID to scroll to >RINGER TONE, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press MENU/SELECT to select HOME TONE.4. Press DIR / CID to get to the next ringer tone and to hear a sample of it.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu.To choose a ringer tone for the CELLULAR line:1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu.2. Use DIR / CID to scroll to >RINGER TONE, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press DIR / CID to scroll to CELLULAR TONE, then press MENU/SELECT.4. Press DIR / CID to get to the next ringer tone and to hear a sample of it.5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu.HOME TONE1>DIRECTORYCALL LOG>RINGER TONEKEY TONE>HOME TONECELLULAR TONECELLULAR TONE1>DIRECTORYCALL LOG>RINGER TONEKEY TONE>CELLULAR TONEHOME TONE
23Handset settingsHandset settingsKey toneThe handset is factory programmed to beep with each key press. If you turn off the KEY TONE, there will be no beeps when keys are pressed. To turn the KEY TONE on or off:1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu.2. Use DIR / CID to scroll to >KEY TONE, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press DIR / CID to select ON or OFF.4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu.LanguageIn this menu, you can select the language used for all screen displays. To select a language:1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu.2. Use DIR / CID to scroll to >LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press DIR / CID to select ENGLISH, FRANCAIS or ESPANOL.4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu.LANGUAGEENGLISH>DIRECTORYCALL LOG >LANGUAGECLR VOICEMAILKEY TONEON>DIRECTORYCALL LOG>KEY TONELANGUAGE
24Handset settingsHandset settingsVisual message waiting (voicemail) indicatorIf you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your local telephone company, the voicemail waiting indicator feature will provide a visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash, and NEW VOICEMAIL and the icon will appear on the handset screen(s). NOTES: 1. This feature does not indicate new answering system messages recorded on your phone. 2. For more information about the difference between your answering system and voicemail, see page 52.Clear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but there are none (for example, when you have accessed your voicemail while away from home). This feature only turns off the displayed NEW VOICEMAIL message, icon and VOICEMAIL light; it does not delete your voicemail message(s). As long as you have new voicemail messages, your local telephone company will continue to send the signal to activate the visual message waiting indicator.To manually turn off the new voicemail indicator: 1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu.2. Use DIR / CID to scroll to >CLR VOICEMAIL, then press MENU/SELECT.3. Press MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication off, or press OFF/CLEAR to cancel the procedure.>DIRECTORYCALL LOG>CLR VOICEMAILHOME AREA CODE TURN OFF INDICATOR?NOTES: 1. Telephone company voicemail may alert you to new messages with stutter (broken) dial tone. Contact your telephone company for more details.2. For information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone company for assistance.

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