AT T DECT EL51109 User Manual

User’s manual  
EL51109  
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone  
with caller ID/call waiting  
Congratulations  
on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please  
read the Important safety information on pages 45-46 of this manual.  
Please thoroughly read the 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 #:  
Type:  
EL51109 (one handset)  
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone  
Serial #:  
(found on the bottom of the telephone base)  
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.  
Compatible with  
Hearing Aid T-Coil  
Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and  
interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids  
and cochlear impacts. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a  
trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used  
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under license.  
TIA-1083  
encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect  
our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the  
ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest energy  
efficiency guidelines.  
© 2009 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. Printed in China.  
Parts checklist  
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is  
necessary.  
Your telephone package contains the following items:  
User’s manual  
Quick start guide  
EL51109  
EL51109  
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone  
with caller ID/call waiting  
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone  
with caller ID/call waiting  
User’s manual  
Quick start guide  
Cordless handset  
Wall mount bracket  
Battery for  
cordless handset  
Telephone base  
Battery compartment cover  
Telephone line cord  
AC power adapter  
for telephone base  
call waiting.........................................26  
works.....................................................28  
history...................................................29  
dial..........................................................29  
directory..............................................31  
information................................................32  
Appendix A  
Appendix G  
Appendix H  
Appendix I  
Index...........................................................54  
Appendix B  
messages................................................34  
Appendix C  
Appendix D  
Appendix E  
telephones..........................................45  
cardiac pacemakers.......................46  
Appendix F  
Getting started  
Quick reference guide - handset  
TCID/VOLUME  
Press TCID to show caller ID  
phone is not in use.  
CHARGE light  
The charge light is on when the  
handset is charging  
(page 6).  
Press to scroll down while in  
menus (page 9). Press  
TVOLUME to decrease the  
volume level during a call  
SDIR/VOLUME  
Press DIRS to show directory  
entries (page 23) when the  
phone is not in use.  
MENU/SELECT  
select an item or save an entry  
or setting.  
Press to scroll up while in  
SVOLUME to increase the  
volume level during a call  
OFF/CLEAR  
Press and hold while the  
telephone is not in use to erase  
the missed calls indicator.  
REDIAL/PAUSE  
Press repeatedly to view the last  
five numbers dialed (page 16).  
While entering numbers, press  
and hold to insert a dialing  
pause (page 21).  
During 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 (page 9).  
PHONE/FLASH  
Press to make or answer a call  
MUTE  
During a call, press to answer an  
incoming call when you receive  
a call waiting alert (page 17).  
During a call, press to mute  
microphone (page 17).  
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While reviewing a call log entry,  
press repeatedly to add or  
remove 1 in front of the  
telephone number before dialing  
or saving it in the directory  
Press repeatedly to display  
other dialing options when  
reviewing a call log entry  
DELETE  
SPEAKER  
While reviewing the caller ID  
(page 30), or the redial memory  
(page 16), press to delete an  
individual entry.  
Press to turn on the handset  
speakerphone, press again to  
resume normal handset use  
While predialing, press to delete  
digits (page 15).  
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Getting started  
Quick reference guide - handset & telephone base  
Main menu  
> Highlights a menu item  
Using menus  
Main menu  
Press SDIR or TCID to scroll  
?EJSFDUPSZ  
DBMM!MPH  
through menu items.  
RINGER VOLUME (page 9)  
RINGER TONE (page 10)  
Press MENU/SELECT to select or  
modify a highlighted item.  
LCD LANGUAGE (page 11)  
HOME AREA CODE (page 14)  
Press  
OFF/CLEAR to cancel  
Menu  
an operation, back up to the  
previous menu, or exit the menu  
display.  
VOICEMAIL indicator  
IN USE indicator  
Flashes when you have  
new voicemail.  
Voicemail service is  
offered by your local  
telephone company  
On when the handset is  
in use.  
Flashes when another  
telephone is in use on  
the same line.  
Flashes quickly when  
there is an incoming call.  
HANDSET LOCATOR  
Press to make handset  
beep so you can locate  
it (page 19).  
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Getting started  
Installation  
You must install and charge the  
handset battery before using the  
cordless handset.  
See pages 5-6 for easy instructions.  
STOP!  
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 7). For optimum range  
and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open  
location.  
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL)  
through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the  
telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (see the following page). The  
filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.  
Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL  
filters.  
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.  
Avoid 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  
workbench.  
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Getting started  
Telephone base installation  
Install the telephone as shown below.  
The telephone base is ready for table use. If you want to change to wall  
5. Plug the other end  
of the telephone  
line cord into a  
If you have DSL high speed  
Internet service, a DSL filter  
(not included) is required.  
telephone jack or a  
DSL filter.  
1. Plug one end of  
the telephone  
line cord into  
the telephone  
jack on the  
4. Plug the large end  
of the AC power  
adapter into a  
Telephone line cord  
bottom of the  
telephone base.  
power outlet not  
controlled by a wall  
switch.  
2. Plug the small  
end of the AC  
power adapter  
into the power  
jack on the  
3. Route the power  
adapter cord  
through the slot.  
bottom of the  
telephone base.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
1. Use 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.  
2. The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.  
The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling, under-  
the-table or cabinet outlet.  
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Getting started  
Battery installation & charging  
Install the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the  
battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary,  
place the handset in the telephone base to charge the battery. For best  
performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The battery is  
fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 53  
for battery operating times.  
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for  
at least 10 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone  
for a short time. The screen shows LOW BATTERY and the backlight is off until  
you have charged the battery without interruption for at least one hour. The  
following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.  
Battery indicators  
Battery status  
Action  
The screen is blank.  
Battery has no charge  
and the handset  
cannot be used.  
Charge without  
interruption until the  
screen shows LOW  
BATTERY (at least 10  
minutes).  
The screen shows  
PLACE IN CHARGER  
and flashes.  
Battery has very little  
charge and the handset interruption until the  
cannot be used.  
Charge without  
screen shows LOW  
BATTERY (at least four  
minutes).  
The screen shows LOW Battery has enough  
Charge without  
BATTERY and flashes. charge to be used for a interruption until the  
short time.  
screen shows  
HANDSET (at least one  
hour).  
The screen shows  
HANDSET.  
Battery is charged.  
To keep the battery  
charged, place it in the  
telephone base when  
not in use.  
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps  
every minute.  
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Getting started  
Battery installation & charging  
CHARGE light  
Step 2  
Step 1  
Step 3  
Align the cover flat  
against the battery  
compartment, then  
slide it upwards  
until it clicks into  
place.  
Plug the battery connector  
securely into the socket  
inside the handset battery  
compartment, matching  
the color-coded label.  
Insert the supplied battery  
with the label THIS SIDE  
UP facing up as indicated.  
Charge the handset by  
placing it face up in the  
telephone base. The  
CHARGE light is on when  
charging.  
To replace the battery, press the tab and slide the  
battery compartment cover downwards. Lift out the  
old battery and disconnect it from the handset.  
Follow the instructions above to install and charge  
the new battery.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT8001).  
To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call  
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.  
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Getting started  
Wall installation  
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your  
telephone on a wall, use the provided wall 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. You might need a professional to install the mounting  
plate.  
Tabletop to wall installation  
1. Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert the extended tabs  
(marked A) of the wall bracket into the slots on the back of the telephone  
base (marked A). Push the telephone base down until it is securely in  
place.  
2. If you are using a DSL filter, plug the line cord into the filter now. Route  
the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) through the wall bracket hole. Route  
the power cord out of the bottom of the telephone.  
3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the  
power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.  
4. Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the  
bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and  
power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie.  
2.  
1.  
4.  
3.  
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Getting started  
Wall installation  
Wall to tabletop installation  
1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the wall. If the telephone line cord  
and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first.  
2. Lift the telephone base up to detach it from the plastic wall mount  
bracket. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall.  
Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.  
3. See Telephone base installation on page 4.  
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Handset settings  
Telephone settings  
Menu settings  
Use the menus to change the telephone’s settings.  
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is  
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DBMM!MPH  
not in use) to enter the main menu.  
2. Use TCID or DIRS 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: To cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the menu  
display, press OFF/CLEAR. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode.  
Ringer volume  
You can set the ringer volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer  
off. When the ringer is off,  
screen.  
appears on the handset  
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SJOHFS!UPOF  
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main  
menu.  
2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >RINGER VOLUME, then  
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press MENU/SELECT.  
3. Press TCID or DIRS to sample each volume level.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return  
to the main menu.  
NOTES:  
1. The ringer volume also determines the ringer levels of the paging tone when  
initiating the handset locator feature (page 19).  
2. If the handset ringer volume level is set to off, that handset is silenced for all  
incoming calls and paging.  
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Handset settings  
Telephone settings  
Ringer tone  
This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer tones.  
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main  
?SJOHFS!UPOF  
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menu.  
2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to RINGER TONE, then  
press MENU/SELECT.  
3. Press TCID or DIRS to sample each ringer tone.  
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4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return  
to the main menu.  
NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear  
ringer tone samples.  
Key tone  
The handset is factory programmed to beep with each key press. If you turn  
off the KEY TONE, there are no beeps when you press  
keys.  
?LFZ!UPOF  
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main  
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menu.  
2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >KEY TONE, then press  
MENU/SELECT.  
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3. Press TCID or DIRS to select ON or OFF.  
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4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return  
to the main menu.  
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Handset settings  
Telephone settings  
LCD language  
You can select the language used for all screen displays.  
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main  
?MDE!MBOHVBHF  
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menu.  
2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >LCD LANGUAGE, then  
press MENU/SELECT.  
3. Press TCID or DIRS to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or  
MDE!MBOHVBHF  
FOHMJTI  
ESPAÑOL.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return  
to the main menu.  
Set date/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 set the month, day, year and time.  
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT  
?TFU!EBUF0UJNF  
to enter the main menu.  
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2. Press TCID or DIRS to scroll to >SET DATE/TIME, then  
press MENU/SELECT.  
TFU!EBUF  
..0..0..  
3. Press TCID or DIRS to select the month, or enter the  
correct number using the dial pad, then press  
MENU/SELECT to confirm.  
4. Press TCID or DIRS to select the day, or enter the  
correct number using the dial pad, then press  
MENU/SELECT to confirm.  
TFU!UJNF  
..;..!..  
5. Press TCID or DIRS to select the year, or enter the  
correct number using the dial pad, then press MENU/  
SELECT to confirm.  
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Handset settings  
Telephone settings  
6. Press TCID or DIRS to select the hour, or enter the correct number using  
the dial pad, then press  
MENU/SELECT to confirm.  
7. Press TCID or DIRS to select the minute, or enter the correct number  
using the dial pad, then press  
MENU/SELECT to confirm.  
8. Press TCID or DIRS to select the AM or PM, then press MENU/SELECT to  
confirm. There is a confirmation tone.  
Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator  
If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your local  
telephone company, this feature provides a visual indication  
when you have new voicemail messages. The VOICEMAIL  
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light on the telephone base flashes, and NEW VOICEMAIL  
and the  
icon appear on the handset screen.  
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Handset settings  
Telephone settings  
Clear voicemail indication  
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  
?DMS!WPJDFNBJM  
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message,  
icon, and VOICEMAIL light; it does not delete  
your voicemail messages. As long as you have new  
voicemail messages, your local telephone company  
continues to send the signal to turn on the indicator.  
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JOEJDBUPS@  
To manually turn off the new voicemail indicator:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main  
menu.  
2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >CLR VOICEMAIL, then press  
MENU/SELECT. The screen shows TURN OFF INDICATOR?  
3. Press MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication off, or press  
OFF/CLEAR to cancel the procedure.  
NOTES:  
1. Telephone company voicemail might alert you to new messages with a 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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Handset settings  
Telephone settings  
Home area code  
If you dial seven 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 history only displays the  
seven digits of the telephone number.  
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This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the  
caller ID log. If you dial 10 digits to make a local phone  
call, do not use this home area code feature. If you do, you  
will not be able to place calls from your caller ID log as  
they have only seven digits.  
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1. Press MENU/SELECT in the idle mode to enter the main menu.  
2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >HOME AREA CODE, then press  
MENU/SELECT.  
3. Press the dial pad keys to enter a three-digit home area code. Press  
DELETE to delete digits while entering.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save and return to the main menu.  
NOTE: If, in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial 10 digits  
to make a local call (area code + phone number), you will need to delete your home  
area code. With the home area code displayed, press and hold DELETE. The home  
area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _.  
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Telephone operation  
Making, answering, and ending calls  
Making a call  
To make a call, press  
number.  
PHONE/FLASH or  
SPEAKER, then enter the telephone  
Elapsed time  
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours,  
minutes and seconds).  
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NOTE: Pressing  
PHONE/FLASH to access services from  
your local telephone service provider does not affect the  
elapsed time.  
On-hook dialing (predialing)  
Enter the telephone number, then press  
PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial.  
Press DELETE or  
OFF/CLEAR at any time to make corrections as you are  
entering number.  
Answering a call  
To answer a call  
Press  
PHONE/FLASH or  
SPEAKER.  
-OR-  
Press any dial pad key (0-9, * or #).  
Temporary ringer silencing  
Press  
OFF/CLEAR or MUTE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer  
temporarily on that handset only. This turns off the ringer without disconnecting  
the call. The next incoming call rings normally at the preset volume.  
Ending a call  
To end a call, press  
OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the telephone base.  
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Telephone operation  
Handset operation  
Auto off  
Placing the handset in the telephone base automatically ends a call.  
Speakerphone information  
During a call, press  
SPEAKER to switch between hands-free speakerphone  
and normal handset use. Press  
OFF/CLEAR to hang up.  
Elapsed time  
NOTES:  
1.  
If you use the speakerphone during LOW BATTERY mode,  
the handset is not lit except for the SPEAKER button.  
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2.  
The speakerphone uses more power than the normal handset.  
If the handset battery becomes very low while you are using  
the speakerphone, the call remains in speakerphone mode  
until you hang up or the battery becomes depleted. When the  
battery is very low, you cannot switch a call from normal  
handset use to speakerphone mode.  
3.  
After installing the battery into the handset, the screen may  
show LOW BATTERY. If you use speakerphone at this time,  
the battery may become depleted. Follow the instructions in  
the Battery installation & charging section on pages 5-6.  
Last number redial  
To view the recently dialed numbers:  
To display the most recently called number (up to 30  
digits), press REDIAL/PAUSE.  
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999.994.3556  
To view up to five recently called numbers, press  
REDIAL/PAUSE. Then press TCID or DIRS, or press  
REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly.  
The handset beeps twice at the beginning and at the end of  
the list.  
Press  
OFF/CLEAR to exit.  
To redial a number:  
To dial the displayed number, press  
PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.  
-OR-  
You can call the most recently called number by pressing  
PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then pressing REDIAL/PAUSE.  
While reviewing the redial memory, press DELETE to delete the displayed  
number.  
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Telephone operation  
Options while on calls  
Volume control  
While on a call, press  
TVOLUME/CID to decrease or press  
SVOLUME/DIR to  
increase the listening volume.  
NOTES:  
1. Handset and speakerphone volume settings are independent.  
2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting,  
you hear two beeps.  
Call waiting  
If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone service provider,  
you hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press  
PHONE/FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new call. Press  
PHONE/FLASH at any time to switch back and forth between calls.  
Mute  
Use the mute function to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but  
the caller does not hear you.  
To mute a call:  
Press MUTE. When mute is on, the handset screen shows  
MUTED for a few seconds and the MUTE icon appears  
until you turn off mute.  
To un-mute a call:  
Press MUTE again. When mute is off, MICROPHONE ON  
appears temporarily on the handset screen.  
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MUTE  
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Telephone operation  
Options while on calls  
Chain dialing  
Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the  
directory, caller ID history or redial while you are on a call.  
Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access other numbers (such as bank  
account numbers or access codes) from the directory, caller ID history or redial  
list.  
To get to the directory while on a call:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT twice when in idle mode to enter >DIRECTORY  
.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired number.  
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3. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown.  
To get to the caller ID history (call log) while on a call:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
T
CID or DIR  
S
to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press MENU/SELECT.  
TCID or DIR  
S
to scroll to the desired number.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to dial the number shown.  
To get to the last number redial while on a call:  
Press PAUSE/REDIAL to show and dial the most recently dialed number. If you  
press PAUSE/REDIAL again within two seconds, the number is not dialed.  
NOTES:  
1. You cannot edit a directory entry while on a call. For more details about the  
2. You cannot copy a caller ID entry into the directory while on a call. For more  
details about the caller ID history, see page 26.  
3. If you press REDIAL/PAUSE while on a call, you can only view the most recent  
call, and you cannot erase the entry. For more details about the redial memory,  
4. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to exit redial, directory or caller ID history when you  
are on a call.  
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Telephone operation  
Handset locator  
The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace  
any handset.  
To start the paging tone:  
• Press  
HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone  
base to start the paging tone on the handset for  
60 seconds.  
NOTE: If you press  
OFF/CLEAR or MUTE on a  
handset, the ringer of the handset is off, but the  
paging tone continues.  
To stop the paging tone:  
• Press PHONE/FLASH,  
SPEAKER, or any dial pad  
++QBHJOH++  
key (0-9, *, or #) on the handset,  
–OR–  
• Press  
HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base.  
NOTE: The handset ringer volume also determines the volume of the paging tone. If  
the handset ringer volume level is set to off, that handset is silent for all calls and  
paging (page 9).  
19  
       
Directory  
About the directory  
Capacity  
The directory can store up to 50 entries, with a maximum of 15 alphanumeric  
characters (including spaces) for the names and 30 digits for the telephone  
numbers. A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers  
If there are already 50 entries, the screen shows LIST FULL. You cannot store  
a new number until you delete one.  
Exiting the directory  
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 the idle  
mode.  
If you pause for too long while creating or reviewing an entry, the procedure  
times out and you have to begin again.  
20  
             
Directory  
Create directory entries  
To create a new directory entry  
1. Press MENU/SELECT twice when in idle mode to enter  
>DIRECTORY.  
?EJSFDUPSZ  
DBMM!MPH  
2. Press TCID or DIRS to highlight >STORE.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT.  
4. Enter the telephone number when prompted.  
?SFWJFX  
TUPSF  
Use the dial pad to enter up to 30 digits.  
– Press TCID or DIRS to move the cursor to the  
left or right.  
– Press DELETE to erase digits.  
?TUPSF  
SFWJFX  
– Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits.  
– Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a three-  
second dialing pause (a p appears).  
-OR-  
FOUFS!OVNCFS  
Copy a number from redial by pressing  
REDIAL/PAUSE then press TCID or DIRS, or  
pressing REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to locate the  
number to copy. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the  
number.  
999.994.3556`  
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save the number in the display.  
The display shows ALREADY SAVED if the number is already in the directory.  
You cannot save the same number twice.  
21  
       
Directory  
Create directory entries  
6. Enter the name when prompted.  
Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 15  
FOUFS!OBNF  
characters). Each time you press a key, the character  
on that key appears. Additional key presses produce  
other characters on that key. See the chart below.  
Spcfsu!Cspxo`  
– Press TCID or DIRS to move the cursor to the  
left or right.  
– Press DELETE to erase characters.  
– Press and hold DELETE to erase all characters.  
– Press # to add a space.  
NOTE: The first letter of every word is capitalized. The remaining letters in a word  
start as lower case letters shown in the chart below.  
Characters by number of key presses  
Dial  
Key  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
,
1
2
3
4
1
A
D
G
#
B
E
H
-
.
&
c
f
C
F
I
2
3
4
a
d
g
b
e
h
i
5
J
K
L
5
j
k
l
6
M
N
O
6
m
n
o
7
8
9
0
*
P
Q
U
X
R
V
Y
S
8
Z
7
p
q
v
x
r
s
z
T
t
u
W
9
w
y
0
*
?
!
/
(
)
@
#
space  
7. Press MENU/SELECT to store your new directory entry.  
The name and the telephone number appear. To change  
SPCFSU!CSPXO  
999.994.3556  
22  
         
Directory  
Review directory  
To review directory entries  
1. Press DIRS when in idle mode to show the first entry in the directory.  
DIRECTORY EMPTY appears if there are no directory entries.  
-OR-  
You can also show the first entry in the directory by pressing  
MENU/SELECT three times when in idle mode.  
2. Press TCID or DIRS to browse through the directory. Entries appear  
alphabetically by the first letter in the name.  
NOTE: If the telephone number in the directory exceeds 15 digits, <* appears in  
front of the telephone number. Press * to move towards the end of the telephone  
number or press # to move towards the beginning of the telephone number. You  
can also press MENU/SELECT to view the number in its entirety. This action puts the  
telephone number in edit mode. Press  
information on editing a directory.  
OFF/CLEAR to cancel. See page 25 for  
23  
     
Directory  
Search directory  
To search by name  
1. Press DIRS in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory.  
DIRECTORY EMPTY appears if there are no directory entries.  
2. When a name entry appears, press the dial pad keys (2-9) to start a name  
search.  
The directory shows the first name beginning with the first letter  
associated with the dial pad key if there is an entry in the directory that  
begins with that letter.  
3. To see other names that start with the letters on the same dial pad key,  
keep pressing the key. The names appear in alphabetical order.  
For example, if you have the names Jennifer, Jessie, Kevin and Linda in your  
directory:  
If you press 5 (JKL) once, Jennifer displays.  
If you press 5 (JKL) twice, Jessie displays.  
If you press 5 (JKL) three times, Kevin displays.  
If you press 5 (JKL) four times, Linda displays.  
If you press 5 (JKL) five times, Jennifer displays again.  
NOTES:  
1. If there is no name matching the first letter of the key you press, the directory  
shows a name that matches the following letters of the key.  
2. If you press a key (2-9) and no name starts with the letters on that key, the  
directory shows the entry that matches the next letter in the directory.  
24  
         
Directory  
To dial, delete or edit entries  
To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be  
shown on the handset. Use the directory review or search (pages 23-24) to  
show an entry.  
Display dial  
To dial a displayed number from the directory, press PHONE/FLASH or  
SPEAKER.  
To delete an entry  
When a directory entry appears, press DELETE to delete the displayed entry  
from the directory. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve an entry.  
To edit an entry  
When a directory entry appears:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT to modify the entry. You are  
Boesfx  
prompted to EDIT NUMBER.  
999.5:1.3116  
Press the dial pad keys to add digits.  
Press DELETE to erase digits.  
Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits.  
FEJU!OVNCFS  
Press TCID or DIRS to move the cursor to the left  
999.994.3556`  
or right.  
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add a three-second  
pause, if desired.  
Copy a number from redial by pressing  
REDIAL/PAUSE, then press TCID or DIRS, or  
pressing REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to locate the  
number to copy. Press MENU/SELECT to copy the  
number.  
FEJU!OBNF  
Boez`  
2. Press MENU/SELECT. EDIT NAME prompts.  
Boez  
Press the dial pad keys to add characters (page 22).  
Press DELETE to erase characters.  
999.994.3556  
Press and hold DELETE to erase all digits.  
Press TCID or DIRS to move the cursor to the left  
or right.  
Press # to insert a space.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.  
25  
               
Caller ID  
About caller ID  
This product supports caller ID services provided by most  
local telephone service companies. Depending on your  
service subscription, you may see the caller’s number, or  
the caller’s name and number that are sent by the  
telephone company after the first or second ring.  
Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and  
time of calls.  
DISJT!TNJUI  
999.833.8813  
NEW  
:036  
21;12BN  
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  
telephone, even while on another call.  
It may be necessary to change your telephone service to  
use this feature. Contact your telephone company if:  
• You have both caller ID and call waiting, but as  
separate services (you may need to combine these  
services).  
• You have only caller ID service, or only call waiting  
service.  
• You don't subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services.  
There are fees for caller ID services. In addition, services may not be available  
in all areas.  
This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in  
areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone companies use  
compatible equipment. The time and date are sent by the telephone company  
along with the call information.  
The caller ID information may not be available for every incoming call. The  
callers may intentionally block their names and/or telephone numbers. To  
view call log entries with numbers between 16 and 23 digits, you must save  
the entry to the directory (see page 31).  
NOTE: You can use this product with regular caller ID service, or you can use this  
product’s other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined  
caller ID with call waiting service.  
26  
       
Caller ID  
Caller ID operation  
Memory match  
If the incoming telephone number exactly matches a  
telephone number in your directory, the name that  
appears on the screen matches the corresponding  
name in your directory.  
For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name appears as  
Chris if this is how you entered it into your directory.  
DISJT  
999.833.8813  
NOTE: The number shown by your caller ID is in the format  
sent by the phone company. The phone company usually  
delivers ten-digit phone numbers (area code plus phone  
number). If the telephone number of the caller does not  
exactly match a number in your directory, the name appears  
as it is delivered by the phone company. For example, if the  
phone company includes the area code and the directory  
number does not, the name appears as delivered by the  
phone company.  
NEW  
:036  
21;12BN  
Missed (new) calls indicator  
When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not  
been reviewed, its screen shows XX MISSED CALLS.  
IBOETFU  
7!NJTTFE!DBMMT!  
All unreviewed entries are counted as missed calls. Each  
time you review a call log entry marked NEW, the number  
of missed calls decreases by one.  
9017  
6;48 QN  
If you do not want to review the missed calls one by one,  
but you still want to keep them in the caller ID history, you  
Spcfsu!Cspxo  
999.994.3556  
can press and hold  
OFF/CLEAR for four seconds when  
the handset is idle. All the entries in the caller ID history  
are considered old (reviewed), and the missed calls counter  
shows 0.  
9017  
4;26 QN  
27  
         
Caller ID  
Caller ID history  
How the caller ID history (call 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. If you answer a call before the information  
appears on the screen, it does not show in the caller ID  
history.  
DISJT!TNJUI  
999.833.8813  
Review the caller ID history to find out who called, to  
easily return the call, or to copy the caller’s name and  
number into your directory.  
NEW  
:036  
21;12BN  
XX MISSED CALL(S) appears if there are new call log  
entries (including missed and unreviewed calls). CALL  
LOG EMPTY appears if there are no records in the call  
log.  
NOTES:  
1. Each entry may have up to 24 digits for the phone  
number and 15 characters for the name. If the phone  
number has more than 15 digits, only the last 15 digits  
appears. For call log entries with numbers between 16  
and 23 digits, in order to view the entire number, you  
must save the entry to the directory (see page 31). If the  
phone number has more than 24 digits, it is not saved or  
shown in the call log.  
2. The caller ID information might not be available for every  
incoming call. The callers might intentionally block their  
names and/or telephone numbers.  
Caller’s name  
Caller’s number  
DISJT!TNJUI  
999.833.8813  
Appears when  
the call is missed  
and unreviewed  
NEW  
:036  
21;12BN  
Time of call  
Date of call  
28  
   
Caller ID  
Caller ID history  
To review the caller ID history  
1. When a handset is in idle mode, press TCID to review  
the caller ID history in reverse chronological order  
starting with the most recent call.  
IBOETFU  
7!NJTTFE!DBMMT!  
-OR-  
9017  
6;48 QN  
You can also review the caller ID history by pressing  
MENU/SELECT in idle mode, then press TCID or DIRS  
to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press MENU/SELECT twice  
to REVIEW.  
TCID  
2. Press TCID or DIRS to scroll through the list as shown  
on the right.  
3. Press  
OFF/CLEAR to exit the caller ID history.  
Spcfsu!Cspxo  
999.994.3556  
A double beep sounds when the list reaches the beginning  
or end of the call log.  
9017  
4;51 QN  
Dibsmjf!Kpiotpo  
911.333.4222  
3;61 QN  
9017  
29  
       
Caller ID  
Caller ID history  
Make a call log entry ready to dial  
Although the call log entries received typically have  
10 digits (the area code plus the seven-digit  
number), in some areas, you might need to dial only  
the seven digits, or 1 plus the seven digits, or 1 plus  
the area code plus the seven digits. You can change  
the number of digits that you dial from and store in  
the call log.  
994.3556  
2.994.3556  
999.994.3556  
2.999.994.3556  
Press #  
994.3556  
2.994.3556  
Press  
1
While reviewing the call log, press # repeatedly to  
show different dialing options for local and long  
distance numbers before dialing or saving the  
telephone number in the directory.  
999.994.3556  
2.999.994.3556  
Press 1 repeatedly if you need to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone  
number before dialing or saving it in the directory.  
When the number is shown in the correct format for dialing, press  
PHONE/FLASH or  
SPEAKER to call the number.  
Dial a call log entry  
1. When in the call log, press TCID or DIRS to browse.  
2. Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the entry.  
Delete entries  
• Press DELETE to delete the shown entry from the caller ID history.  
• Follow the steps below to delete all caller ID entries.  
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.  
2. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press  
MENU/SELECT.  
3. Use TCID or DIRS to scroll to >DEL ALL CALLS, then press  
MENU/SELECT.  
4. When the screen shows DELETE ALL CALLS? press MENU/SELECT  
to clear the caller ID history of all entries, or press OFF/CLEAR to  
exit and leave all entries in the caller ID history intact.  
30  
                 
Caller ID  
Caller ID History  
Save a call log entry to the directory  
1. When in the call log, press TCID or DIRS to browse.  
2. Press MENU/SELECT to select an entry. The screen displays EDIT NUMBER.  
3. Use the dialing keys to edit the number.  
• Press DELETE to backspace and erase a digit.  
• Press and hold DELETE to erase the entire entry.  
• Press TCID to move the cursor to the left or DIRS to the right.  
• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a dialing pause (p appears).  
• Copy a number from the redial list by pressing REDIAL/PAUSE and then  
TCID, DIRS, or pressing REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to select a number.  
Press MENU/SELECT to copy the number.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to move to the name. The screen displays EDIT NAME.  
• Press DELETE to erase characters.  
• Press and hold DELETE to erase all characters.  
• Press TCID or DIRS to move the cursor to the left and right.  
• Press # to insert a space.  
5. Press MENU/SELECT when done and the handset shows SAVED.  
• If the entry is already saved in the directory, the handset shows  
ALREADY SAVED. If there is no caller ID information, the handset shows  
UNABLE TO SAVE.  
NOTES:  
1. You may need to change how a caller ID number is dialed if the entry does not  
appear in the correct format. Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code  
that may not be required for local calls, or without a 1 that may be needed for  
long distance calls (see page 30).  
2. If neither the name nor number is provided, UNABLE TO SAVE appears.  
31  
   
Caller ID  
Reasons for missing caller ID information  
There are also occasions when other information or no information shows for  
various reasons:  
On-screen  
message  
Reason  
QSJWBUF! The caller prefers not to show the phone number.  
OVNCFS  
QSJWBUF! The caller prefers not to show the name.  
OBNF  
QSJWBUF! The caller prefers not to show the phone number and  
DBMMFS  
the name.  
VOLOPXO! Your local telephone company cannot determine the  
OVNCFS caller's number.  
VOLOPXO! Your local telephone company cannot determine the  
OBNF caller's name.  
VOLOPXO! Your local telephone company cannot determine the  
DBMMFS  
caller's name and telephone number. Calls from other  
countries may also generate this message.  
32  
 
Appendix A  
Alert tones and lights  
Handset screen icons  
Battery status - battery is charging (animated display).  
Battery status - low battery (flashing); place handset in  
telephone base to recharge.  
SPEAKERPHONE - the speakerphone is in use.  
Ringer off - the handset ringer is turned off.  
OFX  
BN  
NVUF  
2013  
NEW VOICEMAIL - new voicemail received from the local  
21;32  
telephone company.  
NEW  
Missed and unreviewed calls.  
Microphone is muted.  
MUTE  
Handset alert tones  
Two short beeps  
You are pressing the TCID or DIRS keys when the volume is already  
at its highest or lowest setting.  
Four short beeps  
Three beeps  
Low battery warning.  
Out of range while the handset is on a call.  
The telephone has completed the command successfully.  
Three rising tones  
Lights  
IN USE  
On when the handset is in use.  
CHARGE  
On when the  
handset is charging  
in the telephone  
base.  
Flashes when another telephone  
is in use on the same line.  
Flashes quickly when there is an  
incoming call.  
Lighted display  
VOICEMAIL  
Flashes when you have new  
voicemail. Voicemail service is  
offered by your local telephone  
company.  
Lighted  
dial pad  
SPEAKER  
On when the  
speakerphone is  
on.  
33  
             
AHpapennddixsBet display screen messages  
Screen display messages  
BMSFBEZ!TBWFE  
The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the  
directory.  
DBMM!MPH!FNQUZ  
DIBSHJOH  
You are accessing an empty caller ID history.  
A handset with a low battery has been placed in the telephone  
base.  
DPOOFDUJOH///  
EJSFDUPSZ!FNQUZ  
FOEFE  
The handset has lost communication with the telephone base.  
There are no directory entries.  
You have just ended a call.  
JODPNJOH!DBMM  
MJOF!JO!VTF  
MJTU!GVMM  
There is a call coming in.  
The telephone line is being used by another telephone system.  
The directory is full. No new entries can be saved unless some  
current entries are deleted.  
MPX!CBUUFSZ  
The battery needs to be charged.  
NJDSPQIPOF!PO  
Mute has just been turned off, your voice is heard by the other  
party.  
NVUFE  
The microphone is muted.  
OFX!WPJDFNBJM!  
OP!MJOF  
There are new voicemail messages.  
There is no telephone line connected.  
OP!TJHOBM-!DBMM! The handset is out of range while on a call.  
FOEFE  
++!QBHJOH!++  
QIPOF  
The telephone base is paging the handset.  
The handset is in use.  
QMBDF!JO!  
DIBSHFS  
The battery is very low. The handset should be placed in the  
telephone base.  
SJOHFS!NVUF  
TBWFE  
The ringer is muted temporarily during an incoming call.  
The entry in caller ID history is saved to the directory  
successfully.  
34  
   
Appendix B  
TQFBLFS  
The handset speakerphone is in use.  
VOBCMF!UP!TBWF  
You are trying to save an entry with no name and number from  
the caller ID history.  
YY!NJTTFE!DBMMT  
There are new calls in the caller ID history.  
35  
Appendix C  
Troubleshooting  
If you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For  
Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call  
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.  
My phone doesn’t  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.  
work at all.  
• Make sure that the battery connector is securely  
plugged into the cordless handset.  
• Make sure the telephone line cord is securely and  
firmly plugged into the telephone base and the  
telephone wall jack.  
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at  
least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance,  
return the cordless handset to the telephone base  
when not in use.  
• If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately  
ten minutes to charge the handset before it shows  
LOW BATTERY.  
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical  
power. Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then  
plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the  
cordless handset and telephone base to reset.  
• You may need to purchase a new battery. Please  
refer to Battery installation & charging (pages 5-6)  
in this user’s manual.  
• First try all the suggestions above.  
I cannot get a dial  
tone.  
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone  
base. You might have moved out of range.  
• If the previous suggestions don’t work, disconnect  
the telephone base from the telephone jack and  
connect to a different phone. If there is no dial tone  
on that phone either, the problem is in your wiring  
or local service. Contact your local telephone  
company.  
• Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing  
a new line cord.  
36  
     
Appendix C  
Troubleshooting  
• First try all the suggestions in I cannot get a dial  
I cannot dial out.  
tone, on the previous page.  
• Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The  
cordless handset may take a second or two to find  
the telephone base and produce a dial tone. This is  
normal. Wait an extra second before dialing.  
• 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 in your home with less background  
noise.  
• If the other phones in your home are having the same  
problem, the problem is in your wiring or local  
service. Contact your local telephone company  
(charges may apply).  
My cordless  
handset isn’t  
performing  
normally.  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into  
the telephone base. Plug the power adapter into a  
different, working electrical outlet not controlled by a  
wall switch.  
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone  
base. You might have moved out of range.  
• Reset the telephone base. 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.  
• Other electronic products can cause interference to  
your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far  
away from these types of electronic devices as  
possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless  
telephones.  
37  
Appendix C  
Troubleshooting  
CONNECTING...  
appears on my  
cordless handset.  
• Ensure that the telephone base is powered up.  
• Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for  
one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to  
resynchronize.  
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone  
base. You might have moved out of range.  
• Reset the telephone base. 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.  
• Other electronic products can cause interference with  
your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far  
away from these types of electronic devices as  
possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless  
telephones.  
The batteries do  
not hold a charge.  
• If the cordless handset is in the telephone base and  
the charge light does not come on, refer to The  
charge light is off (page 42) in this Troubleshooting  
guide.  
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at  
least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return  
the cordless handset to the telephone base when not  
in use.  
• If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately  
ten minutes to charge the handset before it shows  
LOW BATTERY.  
• You may need to purchase a new battery. Please  
refer to Battery installation & charging (pages 5-6)  
in this user’s manual.  
38  
Appendix C  
Troubleshooting  
I get noise, static,  
or weak signals  
even when I’m  
nearthe telephone  
base.  
• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital  
subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines,  
you must install a DSL filter between the telephone  
base and the telephone wall jack (see page 4). The  
filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by  
DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service  
provider for more information about DSL filters.  
• You may be able to improve the performance of your  
cordless phone by installing your new telephone base  
as far as possible from any other existing cordless  
telephone system that may already be installed.  
• Other electronic products can cause interference to  
your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far  
away from the following electronic devices as  
possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless  
telephones.  
• Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on  
the same electrical outlet. You may experience  
decreased performance while the microwave oven is  
operating.  
• If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge  
protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge  
protector) into a different location. If this doesn't  
solve the problem, re-locate your phone or modem  
farther apart from one another, or use a different  
surge protector.  
• Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone  
will likely have better reception when installed in a  
high area.  
• If the other phones in your home are having the same  
problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service.  
Contact your local telephone company (charges may  
apply).  
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Appendix C  
Troubleshooting  
I experience poor  
sound quality  
when using the  
speakerphone.  
• For increased sound quality while using the  
speakerphone, place the handset on a flat surface  
with the dial pad facing up.  
• When using a speakerphone, controlling background  
noise in your environment is essential. While you are  
listening to your party, press MUTE to temporarily  
turn your microphone off. When it is your turn to  
speak, remember to press MUTE again to turn the  
microphone on.  
• Excessive background noise will cause a  
speakerphone to fade in and out. Try controlling the  
background noise by turning off any audio devices  
near the speakerphone. Also, try to avoid interrupting  
the person at the other end of the conversation while  
they are speaking. If background noise cannot be  
controlled, you should terminate speakerphone  
operation and return to normal handset mode.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone  
jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear  
other calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or  
local service. Call your local telephone company.  
I hear other calls  
while using my  
phone.  
My cordless  
• Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to  
handset does not  
ring when I  
receive a call.  
• Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely  
into the telephone base and the telephone jack. Make  
sure the power cord is securely plugged in.  
• The cordless handset may be too far from the  
telephone base.  
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least  
16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the  
cordless handset to the telephone base when not in  
use.  
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Appendix C  
Troubleshooting  
• You may have too many extension phones on your  
telephone line to allow all of them to ring  
simultaneously. Try unplugging some of the other  
phones.  
• The layout of your home or office might be limiting  
the operating range. Try moving the telephone base  
to another location, preferably on an upper floor.  
• If the other phones in your home are having the same  
problem, the problem is in your wiring or local  
service. Contact your local telephone company  
(charges may apply).  
• Test a working phone at the phone jack. If another  
phone has the same problem, the problem is the  
phone jack. Contact your local telephone company  
(charges may apply).  
• Other electronic products can cause interference with  
your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far  
away as possible from electronic devices such as  
wireless routers, or other cordless telephones.  
• Re-install the battery, and place the cordless handset  
in the telephone base. Wait for the cordless handset  
to re-establish its connection with the telephone  
base. Allow up to one minute for this to take place.  
• Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing  
a new line cord.  
My calls cut in  
and out while I’m  
using my cordless  
handset.  
• Other electronic products can cause interference with  
your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far  
away as possible from electronic devices such as  
wireless routers, or other cordless telephones.  
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Appendix C  
Troubleshooting  
• Move the handset closer to the base. The operating  
range may vary with environmental conditions and  
time of use. There may be places within your  
environment that a cordless phone will not work well.  
If the problem only occurs in certain areas of your  
environment, you can conclude that there is nothing  
wrong with the phone.  
• Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on  
the same electrical outlet. You may experience  
decreased performance while the microwave oven is  
operating.  
• If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge  
protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge  
protector) into a different location. If this doesn't  
solve the problem, re-locate your phone or modem  
farther apart from one another, or use a different  
surge protector.  
• Relocate your telephone base to a higher location.  
The phone will have better reception when installed  
in a high area.  
• If the other phones in your home are having the same  
problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service.  
Contact your local telephone company (charges may  
apply).  
The charge light  
is off.  
• Make sure the power and line cords are plugged 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.  
• Clean the cordless handset and telephone base  
charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser  
or cloth.  
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Appendix C  
Troubleshooting  
My caller ID isn’t  
working.  
• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe  
to this service from your local telephone company for  
this feature to work on your phone.  
• Your caller must be calling from an area that  
supports caller ID.  
• Both you and your caller’s telephone companies must  
use caller ID compatible equipment.  
• If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital  
subscriber line - DSL) through your telephone lines,  
you must install a DSL filter between the telephone  
base and the telephone wall jack (see page 4). The  
filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by  
DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service  
provider for more information about DSL filters.  
Common cure  
for electronic  
equipment.  
If the telephone does not seem to be responding  
normally, try putting the cordless handset in the  
telephone base. If it does not seem to respond, do the  
following (in the order listed):  
• Disconnect the power to the telephone base.  
• Disconnect the cordless handset battery, and spare  
battery, if applicable.  
• Wait a few minutes.  
• Connect power to the telephone base.  
• Re-install the battery, and place the cordless handset  
into the telephone base.  
• Wait for the cordless handset to re-establish its  
connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one  
minute for this to take place.  
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Appendix D  
Maintenance  
Taking care of your telephone  
• Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must  
be treated with care.  
• Avoid rough treatment.  
• Place the handset down gently.  
• Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever  
need to ship it.  
Avoid water  
• Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset in  
the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base  
near a sink, bathtub or shower.  
Electrical storms  
• Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic  
equipment. For your own safety, take caution when using electric  
appliances during storms.  
Cleaning your telephone  
• Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for  
many years. Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or  
a mild soap.  
• Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.  
Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in  
water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE  
POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Then pull the telephone out by the  
unplugged cords.  
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Appendix E  
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  
Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product.  
Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from  
lightning.  
Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately,  
but use a telephone away from the area where the gas is leaking. If this product is a cordless model,  
make sure the telephone base is also away from the area.  
Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. For example, do not use it in a wet  
basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use  
liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquid, unplug any  
line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly.  
Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords.  
Protect cords from damage or abrasion.  
If this product does not operate normally, see the Troubleshooting section on pages 36-43 of this  
user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to the Limited  
warranty section on pages 50-52. Do not open this product except as directed in your user’s  
manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages  
or other risks.  
Replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual (pages 5-6). Do not burn or puncture  
batteries — they contain caustic chemicals.  
This power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The  
prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-  
table/cabinet outlet.  
Caution: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our  
website at www.telephones.att.comor call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial  
1 (866) 288-4268.  
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. For this reason, you should not think  
of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.  
Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working  
electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch. Calls cannot be made from the handset  
if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.  
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Appendix E  
Important safety information  
Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause  
interference to TVs and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone  
base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving  
the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the  
interference.  
Rechargeable batteries: This product contains nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries.  
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive material  
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe  
proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.  
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a  
safe manner. Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned  
or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.  
The RBRC™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to  
collect and recycle nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the  
United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries  
or recycling center. Or you may call 1 (800) 8-BATTERY for locations accepting spent Ni-MH batteries.  
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers  
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):  
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary  
evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac  
pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:  
Pacemaker patients  
Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.  
Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when  
it is turned ON.  
Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker.  
WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using  
wireless telephones.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Appendix F  
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 local telephone company upon  
request.  
The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network  
must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A  
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be  
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be  
used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in  
the user’s manual.  
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect  
to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called. The REN for this product is  
encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03,  
the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more  
information, please contact your local telephone company.  
This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing  
equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not  
disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable the alarm equipment,  
consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.  
If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem  
has been corrected. Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer  
or its authorized agents. For repair procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited  
Warranty.  
If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may  
temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company is required to notify you  
before interrupting service. If advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as  
possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is  
required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company  
may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the  
proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify you if such  
changes are planned.  
If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.  
If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone  
numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers,  
please:  
Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up.  
Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.  
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Appendix F  
FCC part 68 and ACTA  
Industry Canada  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada  
technical specifications were met.  
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 0.1. The REN is an indication  
of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The  
termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the  
requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.  
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.  
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Appendix G  
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of  
communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.  
To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency  
energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of  
the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The  
handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and  
used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of  
approximately 20 cm (8 inches) or more.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Appendix H  
Limited warranty  
The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all  
questions about this product should be directed to: In the United States of America, visit  
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call  
1 (866) 288-4268.  
1. 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” or “you”) that the product and all accessories provided in the sales  
package (“PRODUCT”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the  
following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the  
PRODUCT operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the CONSUMER for  
products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.  
2. What will be done if the PRODUCT is not free from defects in materials and workmanship  
during the limited warranty period (“materially defective PRODUCT”)?  
During the limited warranty period, the manufacturer’s authorized service representative will  
repair or replace at the manufacturer’s option, without charge, a materially defective PRODUCT.  
If the manufacturer repairs the PRODUCT, they may use new or refurbished replacement parts. If  
the manufacturer chooses to replace the PRODUCT, they may replace it with a new or  
refurbished PRODUCT of the same or similar design. The manufacturer will retain defective parts,  
modules, or equipment. Repair or replacement of the PRODUCT, at the manufacturer’s option, is  
your exclusive remedy. The manufacturer will return repaired or replacement products to you in  
working condition. You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days.  
3. How long is the limited warranty period?  
The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of  
purchase. If the manufacturer repairs or replaces a materially defective PRODUCT under the  
terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement  
PRODUCT for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement PRODUCT  
is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year limited warranty; whichever  
is longer.  
4. What is not covered by this limited warranty?  
This limited warranty does not cover:  
PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage,  
improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other  
liquid intrusion; or  
PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by anyone other  
than an authorized service representative of the manufacturer; or  
PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network  
reliability or cable or antenna systems; or  
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Appendix H  
Limited warranty  
PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-AT&T accessories; or  
PRODUCT whose warranty/quality stickers, PRODUCT serial number plates or electronic serial  
numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or  
PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of  
America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited  
to products used for rental purposes); or  
PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); or  
Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of  
systems outside the unit.  
5. How do you get warranty service?  
To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit  
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, call  
1 (866) 288-4268. NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual; a  
check of the PRODUCT controls and features may save you a service call.  
Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and  
transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of  
the PRODUCT(s) to the service location. The manufacturer will return repaired or replaced  
PRODUCT under this limited warranty to you. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are  
prepaid. The manufacturer assumes no risk for damage or loss of the PRODUCT in transit. If the  
PRODUCT failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the  
terms of this limited warranty, the manufacturer will notify you and will request that you  
authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity. You must pay for the cost of repair  
and return shipping costs for the repair of products that are not covered by this limited warranty.  
6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must:  
Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location  
along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and  
Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT purchased (PRODUCT  
model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and  
Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number.  
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Appendix H  
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. There are  
no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty  
and you should not rely on any such modification.  
State/Provincial Law rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.  
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and  
merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the PRODUCT is fit for ordinary use) are limited to  
one year from date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. In no event shall the  
manufacturer be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages  
(including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the PRODUCT or other  
associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting  
from the use of this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.  
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Appendix I  
Technical specifications  
RF frequency band  
Channels  
1921.536 MHz — 1928.448 MHz  
5
Operating temperature  
32°F — 122°F  
0°C — 50°C  
96 — 130 Vrms  
6VAC @300mA  
2.4 — 3.2 VDC  
Telephone base voltage  
(AC voltage, 60Hz)  
Telephone base voltage  
(AC adapter output)  
Handset voltage  
Operation  
Operating time*  
Talk time (handset)  
Talk time (speakerphone)  
Standby  
Up to eight hours  
Up to five hours  
Up to six days  
* Operating times varies depending on your actual use and the age of the battery.  
DECT 6.0 digital technology  
The AT&T DECT 6.0 products offer unsurpassed range performance and sound clarity. This is  
achieved through a unique antenna design and advances in noise-filtering technology. An  
independent laboratory has confirmed that AT&T DECT 6.0 products perform up to 45% better in  
range competitions. Now calls can be taken in the basement, backyard and garage with  
exceptional sound quality.  
Telephone operating range  
This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal  
Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate  
over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and  
handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.  
Extended range and clarity  
This telephone base comes with an antenna which gives much better clarity and covers a longer  
range than before.  
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© 2009 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.  
Printed in China. Issue 7 AT&T 09/09.  

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