AT T SL82118 User Manual

User’s manual  
SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/  
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658  
DECT 6.0 cordless  
telephone/answering system  
with caller ID/call waiting  
Parts checklist  
Your telephone contains the following items.  
Quick start guide  
User’s manual  
SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/  
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/  
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658  
SL82658  
DECT 6.0 cordless  
DECT 6.0 cordless  
telephone/answering system  
with caller ID/call waiting  
telephone/answering system  
with caller ID/call waiting  
User's manual  
Quick start guide  
Telephone base with  
mounting bracket,  
telephone line cord and  
power adapter installed  
Cordless handset  
(1 for SL82118)  
(2 for SL82218)  
(3 for SL82318)  
(4 for SL82418)  
(5 for SL82518/  
SL82558)  
(6 for SL82658)  
Charger for cordless handset  
with power adapter installed  
(1 for SL82218)  
Battery for cordless handset  
(1 for SL82118)  
Battery compartment cover  
(1 for SL82118)  
(2 for SL82218)  
(2 for SL82218)  
(2 for SL82318)  
(3 for SL82318)  
(4 for SL82418)  
(3 for SL82318)  
(4 for SL82418)  
(3 for SL82418)  
(4 for SL82518/SL82558)  
(5 for SL82658)  
(5 for SL82518/SL82558)  
(6 for SL82658)  
(5 for SL82518/SL82558)  
(6 for SL82658)  
Belt clip for cordless handset  
(1 for SL82118)  
(2 for SL82218)  
(3 for SL82318)  
(4 for SL82418)  
(5 for SL82518/SL82558)  
(6 for SL82658)  
User’s manual  
SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/  
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658  
DECT 6.0 cordless  
telephone/answering system  
with caller ID/call waiting  
Table of contents  
Getting started  
Quick reference guide  
Caller ID  
Caller ID operation..........................37  
handset............................................3  
telephone base............................4  
Installation preparation..................5  
Telephone base & charger  
installation......................................6  
Battery installation & charging...8  
Belt clip & optional headset..............9  
Mounting bracket procedure..........10  
To review the caller ID  
history..............................................40  
Answering system  
About the answering system.....41  
Day & time announcement.........43  
Answering system mode.............44  
Outgoing announcements..........45  
Answering system setup..............47  
Message playback...........................51  
Recording & playing memos......52  
Message counter displays...........53  
Remote access..................................54  
Handset settings  
Handset settings..............................16  
Telephone operation  
Handset operation..........................21  
Options while on calls..................24  
Chain dialing......................................26  
Intercom...............................................27  
Call transfer using intercom......29  
Appendix A, Screen icons,  
lights & tones................................55  
Appendix B, Handset display  
screen messages............................56  
Appendix C, Adding and  
registering handsets.....................58  
Appendix D, Replacing a  
handset..........................................60  
Appendix E, Maintenance.....61  
Appendix F, Important safety  
information...................................62  
Directory  
About the directory........................31  
Creating directory entries...........32  
Directory review...............................34  
Directory search...............................35  
To dial, delete or  
edit entries.....................................36  
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Table of contents  
Appendix G, FCC Part 68 and  
ACTA................................................65  
Appendix H, FCC Part 15......67  
Appendix I,  
Limited warranty.........................68  
Appendix J, Technical  
specifications................................71  
Appendix K,  
Troubleshooting..........................72  
Index...................................................80  
Getting started  
Quick reference guide - handset  
CHARGE indicator  
On when the handset is  
charging in the telephone base  
or charger.  
MENU/SELECT  
Press to display the menu.  
DIR /  
CID  
While in the menu, press to  
select an item or save an entry  
or setting.  
Press  
DIR to display  
directory entries (page 34).  
Press to scroll up while in  
menus.  
DELETE/MUTE  
While entering names or  
numbers, press to move the  
cursor to the right.  
During a call, press to mute  
microphone (page 25).  
While reviewing the caller  
ID history, press to delete an  
individual entry, or press and  
hold to clear the caller ID  
history (page 40).  
Press  
history (page 40).  
CID to display caller ID  
Press to scroll down while in  
menus.  
While entering names or  
numbers, press to move the  
cursor to the left.  
While predialing, press to delete  
digits (page 21).  
VOLUME  
REDIAL/PAUSE  
Press the volume key on the side  
of the handset to adjust listening  
volume when on a call.  
Press to adjust ringer volume  
when in idle mode.  
Press to view redial memory  
(page 22).  
While entering numbers, press  
and hold to insert a dialing  
pause (page 32).  
PHONE/FLASH  
OFF/CLEAR  
Press to make or answer a call.  
During a call, press to receive  
an incoming call if call waiting  
is activated (page 24).  
During a call, press to hang up.  
While using menus, press to can-  
cel an operation, back up to the  
previous menu, or exit the menu  
display.  
SPEAKER  
INT  
Press to turn on the handset  
speakerphone.  
Press again to resume normal  
handset use (page 21).  
Press to begin an intercom  
conversation or to transfer a  
call (pages 27-30).  
Feature menu  
The > symbol shows a  
Feature menu  
Using menus  
highlighted menu item.  
DIRECTORY (page 34)  
CALL LOG (page 40)  
RINGER VOLUME (page 16)  
RINGER TONE (page 17)  
KEY TONE (page 17)  
Press  
or  
to scroll  
through menu items.  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
Press MENU/SELECT to  
select or save changes to a  
highlighted menu item.  
LANGUAGE (page 18)  
CLR VOICE MAIL (page 19)  
Press  
OFF/CLEAR to  
cancel an operation, back  
up to the previous menu, or  
exit the menu display.  
Menu  
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Getting started  
Quick reference guide - telephone base  
IN USE indicator  
On when the handset  
is in use, when the  
answering system is  
answering an incoming  
call or when you are  
registering a handset.  
VOICEMAIL indicator  
Flashes when you have  
new voicemail. Voicemail  
is a service offered by  
your local telephone  
company, and is different  
from answering system  
messages (page 19).  
Flashes when another  
telephone is in use  
on the same line, or  
you are deregistering  
handset(s) from the  
telephone base.  
Flashes quickly when  
there is an incoming  
call.  
HANDSET LOCATOR  
Press to make handsets  
beep so you can locate  
them (page 23).  
MESSAGE COUNTER  
Number of messages (or  
during playback, message  
number currently playing).  
Answering System Functions  
PLAY/STOP  
Press to start or stop  
message playback (page  
51).  
X/DELETE  
Press to delete the  
message currently playing.  
Press twice to delete all  
old messages when the  
phone is not in use  
(page 51).  
/SKIP  
Press to skip a message  
(page 51).  
/REPEAT  
ANSWER ON  
Press to repeat a  
message. Press twice to  
play the previous message  
(page 51).  
Press to turn the  
answering system on or  
off (page 44).  
CLOCK  
Press to review or set the  
clock (page 43).  
VOLUME  
Press to adjust playback  
volume (page 51).  
SETUP  
Press to hear and change  
setup options (page 47).  
RECORD  
Press to record a  
memo (page 52) or,  
after pressing ANNC.  
to record an outgoing  
announcement  
ANNC.  
Press to review or  
record the outgoing  
announcement.  
Press again to end  
announcement playback  
or recording (page 45).  
(page 45).  
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Getting started  
Installation preparation  
You must install and  
charge the battery before  
using the telephone.  
See page 8  
for easy instructions.  
STOP!  
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 the following page). The filter  
will prevent 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 work  
bench.  
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Getting started  
Telephone base & charger installation  
Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet  
is not controlled by a wall switch.  
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. The filter will prevent noise and  
caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service  
provider for more information about DSL filters.  
The telephone base comes with the mounting bracket installed for desktop use.  
Also, the telephone line cord and the power adapter are already plugged into the  
telephone base. If you want to change to wall mounting installation, see page 10  
for details.  
Telephone base installation  
1. Plug the other end  
of the telephone line  
cord into a telephone  
jack.  
2. Plug the power  
adapter into an outlet  
not controlled by a  
wall switch.  
Telephone  
line cord  
Power  
adapter  
3. Make sure the  
telephone line cord  
and power adapter  
cord are routed  
DSL filter (not included),  
required if you have DSL  
high-speed Internet service.  
through the slots on  
the bracket.  
4. Raise the antenna.  
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Getting started  
Telephone base & charger installation  
Charger installation  
Plug the power adapter  
into an electrical outlet.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
1. Use only the power adapter(s) 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 adapters are 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.  
7
Getting started  
Battery installation & charging  
Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make  
and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base or  
charger when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery  
for at least 16 hours before use. When fully charged, the handset battery  
provides approximately five hours of talk time or three days of standby time.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Press the depression  
and slide the battery  
compartment cover  
downwards.  
Plug the battery securely  
into the connector inside  
the handset battery  
compartment, matching  
the color-coded label.  
Insert the supplied battery  
with the label THIS SIDE  
UP facing up as indicated.  
Align the cover flat  
against the battery  
compartment  
cover, then slide  
it upwards until it  
clicks into place.  
(if necessary)  
Step 4  
Charge the handset by placing it face up in the  
telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light will  
be on when charging.  
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.  
8
Getting started  
Belt clip & optional headset  
To attach the belt  
clip:  
To remove the belt  
clip:  
Gently lift either of the  
belt clip retaining tabs,  
shown in the figure,  
outwards to remove  
the belt clip from the  
handset.  
Snap the belt clip  
into the retaining tabs  
on both sides of the  
handset as shown in the  
figure.  
For handsfree telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard  
2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5  
mm headset. To purchase a headset, visit our website at  
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial  
1 (866) 288-4268.  
Lift the rubber  
flap here.  
Plug a 2.5 mm headset  
into the jack on the side  
of handset (beneath the  
small rubber flap).  
Side of handset  
9
Getting started  
Mounting bracket procedure  
The telephone base comes with the mounting bracket installed for desktop  
use. 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.  
NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop and wall mounting positions.  
Desktop to wall mount installation  
To change the telephone base to the wall mount position:  
1. Remove the cords from the routing  
slots on the bracket.  
2. Place the telephone base on a flat  
surface with the antenna on the left  
side as shown in Figure 2.  
Antenna  
Figure 2. Desktop mounting bracket location  
Figure 1. Cords removed from the routing slots  
3. Position your hands as shown in Figure 3. Press your thumbs down on the tabs  
that are below the bracket, holding it in place. Use your index fingers to move  
the bracket towards yourself.  
Figure 3. Detaching the bracket from the telephone base  
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Getting started  
Mounting bracket procedure  
Desktop to wall mount installation  
4. Make sure the cords are pointing towards you as shown in Figure 4.  
Upper keeper tabs  
Figure 4. Upper keeper tab location  
5. Tilt the top of the bracket away from you until it is resting on the telephone  
base. Align the grooves of the bracket with the upper keeper tabs on the  
telephone base.  
6. Slide the bracket away from you  
7. Place the bundled telephone  
until it clicks into the keeper  
cord and power adapter cord  
tabs. Bundle the telephone line  
under the bracket as shown  
cord and power adapter cord,  
below.  
and secure them with a twist tie.  
Figure 5. Bracket installation  
Figure 6. Cord bundles  
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Getting started  
Mounting bracket procedure  
Desktop to wall mount installation  
8. Route the other end of the telephone line cord through the bottom of the  
bracket until it loops through the large rectangular opening in the middle  
of the bracket as shown in Figure 7 below.  
9. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall  
switch.  
Figure 7. Cord routing  
11. Slide the telephone base down  
until it locks in place. Make  
sure the telephone is securely  
positioned as shown in Figure 9,  
and raise the antenna.  
10. Plug the telephone line cord into  
the wall plate telephone jack.  
Align the holes on the telephone  
base with the standard wall plate.  
Figure 8. Wall mount alignment  
Figure 9. Wall mount position  
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Getting started  
Mounting bracket procedure  
Wall mount to desktop installation  
To change the telephone base to the desktop position:  
1. Remove the telephone base from the wall and unplug the telephone line  
cord from the wall plate. Loop the telephone line cord through the large  
rectangular opening in the middle of the bracket, making sure both cords  
are pointing downwards as shown in Figure 10 below.  
Figure 10. Cord routing  
2. Untie the bundled telephone cord and power adapter cord. Place the telephone  
base on a flat surface with the antenna on the left side as shown in Figure 11.  
Antenna  
Figure 11. Unbundled cords  
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Telephone operation  
Mounting bracket procedure  
Wall mount to desktop installation  
3. Position your hands as shown in Figure 12. Press your thumbs down on the  
tabs that are below the bracket, holding it in place. Use your index fingers to  
move the bracket towards yourself.  
Figure 12. Detaching the bracket from the telephone base  
4. Tilt the top of the bracket towards you until it is resting on the telephone base.  
5. Align the grooves of the bracket with the lower keeper tabs on the base. Make  
sure the cords are pointing away from you as shown in Figure 13.  
Lower keeper tabs  
Figure 13. Bracket installation  
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Telephone operation  
Mounting bracket procedure  
Wall mount to desktop installation  
6. Slide the bracket away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs.  
Figure 14. Bracket installation  
7. Route the telephone line cord and the power adapter through the slots on the  
bracket.  
Figure 15. Cord routing  
15  
Handset settings  
Handset settings  
Using 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.  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
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  
up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Press  
and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode.  
OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back  
Ringer volume  
Using this menu, you can set the ringer volume  
level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
turned off,  
will appear on the handset screen.  
To adjust the RINGER VOLUME:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter  
>RINGER VOLUME  
RINGER TONE  
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.  
RINGER VOLUME  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and  
return to the feature menu.  
-OR-  
When the handset is in idle mode, press the  
VOLUME  
buttons on the right side of the handset  
to change the ringer volume.  
NOTE: The ringer volume also determines the ringer  
volume of intercom calls (pages 27-28) and the paging  
tone for the handset locator feature (page 23). If the  
handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset is  
silenced for all incoming calls and paging.  
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Handset settings  
Handset settings  
Ringer tone  
This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer  
tones.  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
To choose a ringer tone:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter  
the feature menu.  
2. Use  
DIR /  
CID to scroll to >RINGER TONE,  
>RINGER TONE  
KEY TONE  
then press MENU/SELECT.  
3. Press  
DIR /  
CID to get to the next ringer  
tone and to hear a sample of it.  
RINGER TONE  
1
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and  
return to the feature menu.  
Key tone  
The 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.  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
To turn the KEY TONE on or off:  
>KEY TONE  
LANGUAGE  
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.  
KEY TONE  
ON  
3. Press  
DIR /  
CID to select ON or OFF.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference  
and return to the feature menu.  
17  
Handset settings  
Handset settings  
Language  
In this menu, you can select the language used for  
all screen displays.  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
To select a language:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter  
the feature menu.  
>LANGUAGE  
CLR VOICE MAIL  
2. Use  
DIR /  
CID to scroll to  
>LANGUAGE, then press MENU/SELECT.  
3. Press DIR / CID to select ENGLISH,  
FRANCAIS or ESPANOL.  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and  
return to the feature menu.  
18  
Handset settings  
Handset settings  
Visual message waiting (voicemail) indicator  
If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered  
by your local telephone company, the voicemail  
waiting indicator feature will provide visual  
indication when you have new voicemail  
messages. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone  
base will flash, and NEW VOICE MAIL 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 41.  
To 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 from a  
different telephone line while away from home). This  
feature only turns off the displayed NEW VOICE  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
>CLR VOICE MAIL  
MAIL message,  
icon and VOICEMAIL light; it  
DIRECTORY  
does not delete your voicemail message(s). If there  
actually are new voicemail messages, your local  
telephone company will continue to send the signal  
to activate the visual message waiting indicator.  
TURN INDICATOR  
OFF?  
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 VOICE MAIL, then press MENU/SELECT.  
NOTES:  
1. Telephone company  
voicemail may alert you  
to new messages with  
stutter (broken) dial tone.  
Contact your telephone  
company for more details.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail  
indication off, or press OFF/CLEAR to cancel the  
procedure.  
2. For information about  
using your voicemail  
service contact your  
telephone company for  
assistance.  
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Handset settings  
Handset settings  
Temporary ringer silencing  
Press OFF/CLEAR or DELETE/MUTE while the  
telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily.  
This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the  
call. The next incoming call will ring normally at the  
preset volume.  
OFF/CLEAR  
NOTE: If more than one handset is installed, each  
handset will ring when there is an incoming call unless  
the ringer volume is turned off. Pressing  
OFF/CLEAR or  
DELETE/MUTE on one handset will only silence the ringer  
of that particular handset.  
DELETE/MUTE  
20  
Telephone operation  
Handset operation  
Making a call  
Elapsed  
time  
To make a call:  
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter  
PHONE 00:00:30  
the telephone number.  
To end a call:  
• Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the  
telephone base or charger.  
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk  
(in hours, minutes and seconds).  
On-hook dialing (predialing)  
NOTE: Pressing  
PHONE/FLASH to  
access services from  
your local telephone  
service provider will  
not affect the elapsed  
time.  
• Enter the telephone number. Press  
DELETE/MUTE or OFF/CLEAR to make  
corrections when entering the phone number.  
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial.  
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk  
(in hours, minutes and seconds).  
Elapsed  
time  
Handset speakerphone  
During a call, you can press SPEAKER to alternate  
between hands-free speakerphone and normal  
handset use. Press OFF/CLEAR to hang up.  
SPEAKER 00:00:30  
NOTE: If a headset is plugged into the handset, you will  
not be able to use the handset speakerphone.  
Answering a call  
To answer a call:  
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER.  
–OR–  
• Press any dial pad key (0-9, * or #).  
To end a call:  
• Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the  
telephone base or charger.  
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Telephone operation  
Handset operation  
Auto off  
A call will end automatically when you put the hand-  
set in the telephone base or charger.  
Last number redial  
To view the five most recently dialed numbers:  
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently  
REDIAL  
called number (up to 30 digits).  
888-883-2445  
• Press  
DIR /  
CID or REDIAL/PAUSE  
repeatedly to view up to five recently called  
numbers.  
The handset will beep twice at the beginning and at  
the end of the list.  
Press OFF/CLEAR to exit.  
To redial a number:  
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the  
displayed number.  
–OR–  
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then  
REDIAL/PAUSE to call the most recently called  
number (up to 30 digits).  
While reviewing the redial memory, press  
DELETE/MUTE to delete the displayed number.  
22  
Telephone operation  
Handset operation  
Handset locator  
The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace  
a handset(s).  
To start the paging tone:  
• Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone  
base. This starts the paging tone on the handset(s)  
for 60 seconds.  
NOTE: When paging, if you press  
OFF/CLEAR or  
DELETE/MUTE on a handset, the ringer of the handset will be  
silent but the handset locator feature will not be canceled.  
To stop the paging tone:  
• Press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, or any dial  
pad key (0-9, *, or #) on the handset(s),  
–OR–  
• Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone  
base.  
**PAGING**  
NOTE: The handset ringer volume also determines the level  
of the paging tone. If the handset ringer volume level is set  
to off, that handset will be silent for all calls and paging  
(page 16).  
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Telephone operation  
Options while on calls  
Volume control  
Press the VOLUME  
keys on the side of the  
handset to adjust the listening volume. Each press  
of the button increases or decreases the volume  
level.  
Volume  
control  
NOTES:  
1. All volume settings, (normal handset, speakerphone, and  
headset) are independent.  
2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting,  
you will hear two beeps.  
Call waiting  
If you subscribe to call waiting service with your  
local telephone service provider, you will 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. You can press  
PHONE/FLASH at any time to switch back and  
forth between calls.  
Multiple handset use (not for model SL82118)  
If a handset is already on a call and you’d like to  
join the call, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER  
on another system handset.  
Press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the  
telephone base or charger to exit the call. The call  
will not be terminated until all handsets hang up.  
NOTE: Only two system handsets can be used at the  
same time on an outside call.  
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Telephone operation  
Options while on calls  
Mute  
The mute function allows you to turn off the  
microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller  
will not be able to hear you.  
To mute the call:  
DELETE/MUTE  
• Press DELETE/MUTE to turn off the microphone.  
When mute is on, the handset screen will show  
MUTED for a few seconds and the MUTE icon  
will be shown until mute is turned off.  
To un-mute the call:  
• Press DELETE/MUTE again and resume speaking.  
When mute is turned off, MICROPHONE ON  
will display temporarily on the handset screen.  
NOTE: You cannot press OFF/CLEAR to exit redial, directory  
or caller ID history without ending the call.  
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Telephone operation  
�hain dialing  
This feature allows you to initiate a dialing  
sequence from numbers stored in the directory,  
caller ID history or redial list while you are on a  
call.  
NOTES:  
1. You cannot edit a  
directory entry while you  
are on a call. For more  
details about the directory,  
see page 34.  
Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to access  
numbers other than phone numbers (such as bank  
account information or access codes) from the  
directory, caller ID history or redial list.  
2. You cannot copy a caller ID  
entry into the directory while  
you are on a call. For more  
details about the caller ID  
history, see page 40.  
Directory  
3. While on a call, only  
the most recently called  
number can be reviewed,  
and erasing the entry is  
not allowed. For more  
details about the redial  
memory, see page 22.  
Press  
DIR to review the directory. To dial the  
displayed number, press MENU/SELECT.  
Caller ID history (call log)  
Press  
CID to review the caller ID history. To dial  
the displayed number, press MENU/SELECT.  
Last number redial  
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display and dial the  
most recently dialed number. If you press  
REDIAL/PAUSE again within two seconds, the  
number will not be dialed.  
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Telephone operation  
Intercom  
Use the intercom feature for conversations between  
handsets. Unless additional handsets have been  
registered, this feature is not available on model  
SL82118.  
You can buy additional accessory handsets  
(model SL80108) for this telephone base. Up to  
12 handsets can be registered to the telephone  
base. The first nine handsets that you register will  
be named Handsets 1-9. Use the handset number  
to intercom and transfer calls.  
Although the names for handsets 10-12 will  
appear in their displays as 10-12, when you  
intercom or transfer to one of them, you must  
use *0 for Handset 10, *1 for handset 11, and *2  
for Handset 12.  
Model SL82218  
1. Press INT. The screen will show CALLING OTHER  
HANDSET. The called handset will ring, and its  
screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.  
INT  
2. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH,  
INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #)  
to answer the intercom call.  
Models SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658  
1. Press INT. The screen will show INTERCOM TO:  
2. Enter the handset number 1-9 or, for handsets  
10, 11 and 12, enter *0, *1 or *2, respectively.  
The display will show CALLING HANDSET X, with  
X being the handset number. The called handset  
will ring, and its screen will show HANDSET X IS  
CALLING.  
3. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH,  
INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #)  
to answer the intercom call.  
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Telephone operation  
Intercom  
To end the intercom call:  
• Press OFF/CLEAR or INT on either handset.  
-OR-  
• Place either handset in the charger or telephone  
base.  
NOTES:  
1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the  
intercom call by pressing OFF/CLEAR or INT on the calling  
handset.  
2. If the called handset is not answered within 100 seconds, or  
if it is in the directory or caller ID history mode, or on a call,  
or out of range, the calling handset will show the message  
UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN.  
3. Pressing OFF/CLEAR or DELETE/MUTE will temporarily silence  
the intercom ringer.  
4. You can buy additional accessory handsets, (SL80108). If  
there are a total of two handsets registered to the telephone  
base, the intercom feature will be the same as that of model  
SL82218. If there are more than two handsets registered to  
the telephone base, the intercom feature will be the same  
as that of models SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658. If you want to intercom with the handset 10, 11 or  
12, enter the handset number as *0, *1 or *2 respectively on  
the calling handset.  
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Telephone operation  
�all transfer using intercom  
Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside  
call from one handset to another. Unless additional  
handsets have been registered, this feature is not  
available on model SL82118.  
Model SL82218  
1. When on an outside call, press INT. The outside  
call is automatically placed on hold. The  
transferring set’s screen will show CALLING  
OTHER HANDSET. The called handset will ring,  
and its screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS  
CALLING.  
2. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH,  
INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or  
#) to answer the intercom call. You can now  
talk without the outside caller hearing the  
conversation.  
3. Press OFF/CLEAR on the transferring handset  
or place it in the telephone base or handset  
charger to complete the transfer. The transferring  
handset’s screen will show CALL TRANSFERED  
and the other handset will automatically be  
connected to the outside call.  
INT  
NOTES:  
1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the  
transfer and return to the outside call by pressing  
OFF/CLEAR, PHONE/FLASH, or INT.  
2. If the called handset does not answer the intercom call  
within 100 seconds, is in directory or caller ID history  
mode or is or out of range, the transferring handset will  
show UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and will  
automatically return to the outside call.  
3. You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call  
by pressing INT on the transferring handset. The display will  
alter between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE CALL to indicate  
which call is active.  
4. You can end the intercom call and return to the outside call  
by pressing PHONE/FLASH on the transferring handset.  
5. If you register an accessory handset to your SL82118 (for a  
total of two handsets), call transfer using intercom will be the  
same as model SL82218.  
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Telephone operation  
�all transfer using intercom  
Models SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658  
1. While on an outside call, press INT. The screen  
will display TRANSFER TO:  
2. Enter a handset number, 1-9 or *0-*2. The  
transferring set’s screen will show CALLING  
HANDSET X. The called handset will ring, and its  
screen will show HANDSET X IS CALLING.  
3. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH,  
INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or  
#) to answer the intercom call. You can now  
talk without the outside caller hearing the  
conversation.  
4. Press OFF/CLEAR on the transferring handset  
or place it in the telephone base or handset  
charger to complete the transfer. The transferring  
handset’s screen will show CALL TRANSFERED  
and the other handset will automatically be  
connected to the outside call.  
NOTES:  
1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the  
transfer and return to the outside call by pressing  
OFF/CLEAR, PHONE/FLASH, or INT.  
2. If the called handset does not answer the intercom call  
within 100 seconds, is in directory or caller ID history  
mode or is or out of range, the transferring handset will  
show UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and will  
automatically return to the outside call.  
3. You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call  
by pressing INT on the transferring handset. The display will  
change between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE CALL to indicate  
which call is active.  
4. You can end the intercom call and return to the outside call  
by pressing PHONE/FLASH on the transferring handset.  
5. If you register two or more accessory handsets (for a total  
of three or more), the feature of call transfer using intercom  
will be the same as models SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/  
SL82558/SL82658. If you want to transfer the call to handset  
10, 11 or 12, enter the handset number as *0, *1 or *2  
respectively on the calling handset.  
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Directory  
About the directory  
Shared directory  
The directory is stored in the telephone base, and  
is shared by all handsets. Changes made to the  
directory on any one handset will apply to all.  
Robert Brown  
888-883-2445  
NOTE: Only one handset can review the directory at a  
time. If another handset attempts to enter the directory,  
the screen will display NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.  
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 quickly (page  
35).  
If there are already 50 entries, the screen will  
display LIST FULL. You will not be able to store a  
new number until an existing one is deleted.  
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 will time out  
and you will have to begin again.  
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Directory  
�reating directory entries  
To create a new directory entry  
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter  
the feature menu.  
>DIRECTORY  
CALL LOG  
2. Press MENU/SELECT again to enter  
>DIRECTORY menu.  
3. Press  
CID to highlight STORE.  
4. Press MENU/SELECT.  
>REVIEW  
STORE  
5. Enter the telephone number when prompted.  
• Use the dial pad to enter up to 30 digits.  
– Press  
DIR /  
CID to move the  
>STORE  
REVIEW  
cursor to the right or left.  
– Press DELETE/MUTE to erase digits.  
– Press and hold DELETE/MUTE to erase all  
digits.  
ENTER NUMBER  
888-883-2445_  
– Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a  
three-second dialing pause.  
-OR-  
Copy a number from redial by pressing  
REDIAL/PAUSE then press DIR or  
CID  
to locate the number to copy. Press  
MENU/SELECT to copy the number.  
6. Press MENU/SELECT to save the number in the  
display.  
The display will show ALREADY SAVED if the  
number is already in the directory. The same  
number cannot be saved twice.  
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Directory  
�reating directory entries  
7. Enter the name when prompted.  
• Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to  
15 characters). Each time a key is pressed,  
the character on that key will be displayed.  
Additional key presses will produce other  
characters on that key. See the chart below.  
ENTER NAME  
Robert Brown_  
– Press  
DIR or  
CID to move the  
cursor to the right or left.  
NOTE: The first letter  
of every word will be  
capitalized. The  
remaining letters in a  
word begin with  
lower case letters  
shown in the chart to  
the right.  
– Press DELETE/MUTE to erase letters.  
– Press and hold DELETE/MUTE to erase all  
letters.  
Characters by number of key presses  
Dial  
Key  
1
1
2
#
3
4
,
5
-
6
.
7
&
8
9
1
2
3
4
A
D
G
B
E
H
C
F
I
2
3
4
a
d
g
b
e
h
c
f
i
5
6
J
M
K
N
L
O
5
6
j
m
k
n
l
o
7
8
9
P
T
W
Q
U
X
R
V
Y
S
8
Z
7
t
9
p
u
w
q
v
x
r
s
z
y
0
0
*
#
*
?
!
/
(
)
@
Robert Brown  
888-883-2445  
space  
8. Press MENU/SELECT to store your new directory  
entry. The name and the telephone number will  
then be shown on the screen. To change them  
later, see page 36.  
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Directory  
Directory review  
To review directory entries  
1. Press  
DIR when in idle mode to display the  
DIR  
first entry in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY  
will be displayed if there are no directory  
entries.  
-OR-  
You can also display the first entry in the  
directory by pressing MENU/SELECT twice,  
then pressing MENU/SELECT again to choose  
>REVIEW.  
2. Press  
DIR or  
CID to browse through  
the directory. Entries will be displayed  
alphabetically by the first letter in the name.  
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Directory  
Directory search  
To search by name  
1. Press  
DIR when in idle mode to display the  
DIR  
first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY  
will be displayed if there are no directory  
entries.  
2. When a name entry is displayed, press the dial  
pad keys (2-9) to start a name search.  
The directory will display 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 will be shown in alphabetical  
order.  
For example, if you have the names Jennifer,  
Jessie, Kevin and Linda in your directory:  
• If you press 5 (JKL) once, you will see Jennifer.  
• If you press 5 (JKL) twice, you will see Jessie.  
• If you press 5 (JKL) three times, you will see  
Kevin.  
• If you press 5 (JKL) four times, you will see  
Linda.  
• If you press 5 (JKL) five times, you will see  
Jennifer again.  
NOTES:  
1. If there is no name matching the first letter of the key you  
press, you will see a name that matches the second letter of  
the key.  
2. If you press a key (2-9) and no name starts with the letters  
on that key, the directory will show the entry that matches  
the next letter in the directory.  
35  
Directory  
To dial, delete or edit entries  
To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name  
and number), the entry must be displayed on  
the handset. Use the directory search or review  
(pages 34-35) to display 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 is displayed, press  
DELETE/MUTE to delete the displayed entry from  
the directory. Once deleted, an entry cannot be  
retrieved.  
To edit an entry  
When a directory entry is displayed:  
1. Press MENU/SELECT to modify the entry. You  
will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER.  
• Press the dial pad keys to add digits.  
Andrew  
888-490-2005  
• Press DELETE/MUTE to erase digits.  
• Press  
DIR or  
CID to move the cursor.  
• Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to add a three-  
second pause if desired.  
EDIT NUMBER  
888-883-2445  
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then  
DIR or  
CID  
to scroll to a previously dialed number. Press  
MENU/SELECT to add the redial number to the  
entry.  
EDIT NAME  
Andy  
2. Press MENU/SELECT. You will be prompted to  
EDIT NAME.  
• Press the dial pad keys to add characters  
(page 33).  
Andy  
• Press DELETE/MUTE to erase characters.  
888-883-2445  
• Press  
DIR or  
CID to move the cursor.  
3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm.  
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Caller ID  
�aller ID operation  
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 which 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.  
CHRISTINE SMITH  
888-722-7702  
NEW  
10:01AM 11/23  
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.  
Depending on your service, you may see the  
caller’s phone number or the caller’s name and  
number.  
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.  
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.  
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Caller ID  
�aller ID operation  
How the caller ID history (call log) works  
The caller ID history stores information about the  
last 50 incoming calls. 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.  
CHRISTINE SMITH  
888-722-7702  
NEW  
10:01AM  
11/23  
The phone deletes the earliest 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 will not be saved in the  
caller ID history.  
The caller ID history is stored in the telephone  
base, and is shared by all handsets. Changes  
made on any one handset will be reflected in all.  
NOTE: Only one handset can review the caller ID  
history at a time. If another handset attempts to enter  
the directory or caller ID history, it will display NOT  
AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.  
Caller’s name  
Caller’s number  
Appears when the  
call is missed and  
un-reviewed  
CHRISTINE SMITH  
888-722-7702  
NEW  
Date of call  
10:01AM  
11/23  
Time of call  
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Caller ID  
�aller ID operation  
Memory match  
If the incoming telephone number exactly matches  
a telephone number in your directory, the name that  
appears on the screen will match the corresponding  
name in your directory.  
Chris  
888-722-7702  
For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name will  
appear as Chris if this is how you entered it into your  
directory.  
NEW  
10:01AM 11/23  
NOTE: The number shown by your caller ID will be 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 will appear 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 will appear  
as delivered by the phone company.  
Missed (new) calls indicator  
When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that  
have not been reviewed, its screen will show XX  
MISSED CALLS.  
HANDSET 1  
All entries which have not been reviewed will be  
counted as missed calls when the phone is idle. Each  
time an entry in the caller ID history marked NEW is  
reviewed, the number of missed calls decreases by  
one.  
6 MISSED CALLS  
Robert Brown  
888-883-2445  
If you have too many missed calls and you do not  
want to review them one by one, but you still want  
to keep them in the caller ID history, you can press  
and hold OFF/CLEAR for four seconds when the  
handset is idle. All the entries in the caller ID history  
will be considered old (have been reviewed), and the  
missed calls counter is reset to 0.  
NEW  
10:31AM  
11/23  
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Caller ID  
To review the caller ID history  
HANDSET 1  
6 MISSED CALLS  
To review the caller ID history  
1. Press  
CID to review the caller ID history in  
reverse chronological order starting with the most  
recent call.  
-OR-  
You can also review the caller ID history by  
pressing MENU/SELECT, and using  
CID to scroll to >CALL LOG, then press  
MENU/SELECT.  
DIR or  
CID  
Robert Brown  
888-883-2445  
2. Press DIR or  
as shown on the left.  
CID to scroll through the list  
NEW  
10:31AM  
11/23  
To dial from the caller ID history  
Charlie Johnson  
While reviewing an entry in the caller ID history:  
800-222-3111  
NEW  
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to call the  
number as it is displayed in the caller ID history.  
-OR-  
• Press # repeatedly to display different dialing  
options for local and long distance numbers  
before dialing or saving the telephone number  
in the directory. See the example on the left.  
10:21AM  
11/23  
The various dialing options are:  
883-2445  
888-883-2445  
1-888-883-2445  
1-883-2445  
Press #  
You may also press 1 repeatedly to add or  
remove a 1 in front of the telephone number  
before dialing or saving the telephone number  
in the directory. See the examples on the left.  
883-2445  
1-883-2445  
Press 1  
When the number displayed is in the correct  
format for dialing, press PHONE/FLASH or  
SPEAKER to call the number.  
888-883-2445  
1-888-883-2445  
Other options  
NOTES:  
• Press DELETE/MUTE to delete the displayed  
1. You may need to change  
how a caller ID number  
will be dialed if the entry  
is not displayed in the  
correct format. Caller ID  
numbers may appear with  
an area code which may  
not be required for local  
calls, or without a 1  
entry from the caller ID history.  
• With an entry from the caller ID history is  
displayed, press and hold DELETE/MUTE to  
delete all entries from the caller ID history.  
When the screen displays 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.  
which may be needed for  
long distance calls.  
2. If neither the name nor  
number is provided,  
UNABLE TO SAVE will be  
displayed.  
• Press MENU/SELECT to copy the entry into  
your directory. You can edit the name and the  
number (page 36).  
• Press OFF/CLEAR to exit the caller ID history.  
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Answering system  
About the answering system  
Answering system and voicemail  
Your telephone has both a digital answering  
system and voicemail indication. Voicemail is  
offered by your telephone service provider (fees  
may apply). Your telephone’s answering system  
and voicemail indication are independent features.  
Each alerts you to new messages differently. For  
more information on the voicemail indicators, see  
page 19. To listen to your voicemail, you typically  
dial an access number provided by your telephone  
company, followed by a security code or PIN.  
To listen to messages recorded on your digital  
answering system, press  
the telephone base.  
PLAY/STOP button on  
If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting service  
through your telephone service provider, you  
can use your telephone answering system and  
voicemail together. Set your answering system to  
answer calls at least two rings earlier than your  
voicemail is set to answer. For example, set your  
voicemail to answer calls after six rings and set  
you answering system to answer after four rings.  
Some voicemail providers may program the delay  
before answering calls in seconds instead of  
rings; in this case allow six seconds per ring when  
determining the appropriate setting. By doing this,  
if you are on a call, or if the answering system is  
busy recording a message and you receive another  
call, the second caller can leave a voicemail  
message.  
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Answering system  
About the answering system  
The answering system can record up to 99  
messages, depending on the length of each  
message. Individual messages can be up to four  
minutes, and the maximum recording time is 14  
minutes. Messages will remain available for replay  
until you delete them.  
When there are new messages (including  
memos) on the answering system, the number  
of messages stored will flash in the message  
counter.  
If F is flashing in the message counter, the  
memory is full. You will have to delete some  
messages before new ones can be recorded.  
To play the answering system messages, press  
PLAY/STOP. Press VOLUME  
to adjust the  
playback volume when playing messages.  
Voice prompts  
The system provides voice prompts to guide you  
through setup.  
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Day & time announcement  
Before playing each message, the answering  
system announces the day and time the message  
was received.  
If you subscribe to caller ID service from your local  
telephone company, the time will automatically  
be set with every incoming call. You must set  
the year so that the day of the week can be  
calculated from the caller ID information.  
To check day & time  
You can press CLOCK when the system is idle to  
hear the current day and time.  
If you do not hear the correct time, day, and year,  
follow the steps below.  
To set day & time  
Follow the steps below to set the year, time and day,  
so the day and time are correct. Each time you press  
SKIP or REPEAT, the year, hour, minute or day is  
adjusted by one. Press and hold SKIP or REPEAT  
to adjust the minutes or year by increments of ten.  
When you hear the correct setting, press CLOCK to  
move to the next setting.  
1. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the  
current clock setting, and then announce “To set  
the clock, press CLOCK.”  
2. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the  
current year setting, and then announce “To  
change the year, press SKIP or REPEAT. To  
change the hour, press CLOCK.”  
3. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the  
current hour setting, and then announce “To  
change the hour, press SKIP or REPEAT. To  
change the minute, press CLOCK.”  
4. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the  
current minute setting, and then announce “To  
change the minute, press SKIP or REPEAT. To  
change the day, press CLOCK.”  
5. Press CLOCK. The system will announce the  
current day setting, and then announce “To change  
the day, press SKIP or REPEAT. Press CLOCK  
when you are done.”  
NOTE: If the clock is  
not set when a  
message is recorded,  
the system will  
announce "Time and  
day not set" before the  
message is played.  
6. Press CLOCK. The system announces the current  
clock setting.  
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Answering system  
Answering system mode  
Unless you change it, the answering system will be  
on and ready to record messages. You can turn the  
answering system off, but if you do so, the answering  
system will not answer calls and record incoming  
messages.  
To turn the answering system on or off:  
• Press ANSWER ON to turn off your answering  
system. The system will announce “Calls will  
not be answered” and then beep to confirm the  
system is off. The ANSWER ON light will be off.  
• To turn the system back on, press ANSWER  
ON. The system will announce “Calls will be  
answered” and then beep to confirm the system  
is on. The ANSWER ON light will be on.  
NOTE: If the answering system is off and there is an  
incoming call, the system will answer after 10 rings and  
announce to the caller “Please enter your remote access  
code.” For more information about remote access codes,  
see page 54.  
Call screening at the telephone base  
If the answering system is on and the telephone  
base volume is not off (set to 1), you will hear  
the announcement and the incoming message  
when a call comes in. If you want the telephone  
base to be silent while messages are being  
recorded, make sure the telephone base volume  
is set to 1.  
Call intercept  
While screening a call, you can stop recording  
and speak to the caller by pressing  
PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKERon the handset.  
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Answering system  
Outgoing announcements  
Outgoing announcements are the messages  
callers hear when calls are answered by the  
answering system.  
The telephone has a prerecorded outgoing  
announcement, “Hello. Please leave a message  
after the tone.” You can use this announcement,  
or replace it with your own recording.  
To play your current outgoing announcement  
1. Press ANNC. and you will hear "Announcement.  
Press PLAY or press RECORD."  
2. Press  
PLAY/STOP to hear the outgoing  
announcement. Press again to replay the  
announcement.  
Press ANNC. at anytime to exit the announcement  
menu.  
To record a new outgoing announcement  
1. Press ANNC. You will hear, "Announcement.  
Press PLAY or press RECORD."  
2. Press RECORD and begin speaking after you  
hear, "Record after the tone. Press STOP when  
you are done."  
3. Speak facing the telephone base from  
approximately nine inches (20 cm) away.  
4. Press  
PLAY/STOP when you are done. Your  
recorded announcement will be played back.  
To listen to the recorded announcement again,  
press  
PLAY/STOP.  
To record a new announcement, press RECORD  
and follow the above steps. Press ANNC. at any  
time to exit the announcement menu.  
Elapsed time (in seconds) will be shown in  
the message counter when recording. You can  
record an announcement up to 90 seconds. An  
announcement shorter than two seconds will not  
be recorded.  
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Answering system  
Outgoing announcements  
To delete your outgoing announcement  
1. Press ANNC. You will hear “Announcement.  
Press PLAY or press RECORD."  
2. Press  
PLAY/STOP to begin playback.  
3. Press DELETE during playback to delete your  
announcement. "Announcement deleted." will  
be announced.  
Press ANNC. to exit the announcement menu.  
When your announcement is deleted, calls will be  
answered with the prerecorded announcement  
previously described on page 45.  
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Answering system  
Answering system setup  
You can change the number of rings, telephone  
base ringer volume, remote access code and  
message alert tone.  
1. When the phone is idle, press SETUP  
NOTE: To adjust the  
voice prompt volume,  
press VOLUME  
repeatedly to hear the feature settings.  
2. When you hear the feature you want to change,  
.
press SKIP or REPEAT to change the setting.  
Number of rings - set the number of rings  
before the answering system answers an  
incoming call.  
Base ringer - set the volume of the  
telephone base ringer.  
Remote access code - change the code  
required to access your answering system  
from another telephone.  
Message alert tone - set the message alert  
tone to On so that it will beep when you  
have a new answering system message.  
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move  
to the next menu option.  
-OR-  
Press  
PLAY/STOP to save your selection  
and exit the menu.  
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Answering system  
Answering system setup  
Number of rings  
You can set the answering system to answer an  
incoming call after two, four, or six rings. You can  
also select toll saver, which is explained below.  
Unless you change it, the answering system  
answers an incoming call after four rings.  
To set the number of rings:  
1. Press SETUP. The system will announce  
"Number of rings," followed by the current  
setting, and then "To change the setting, press  
SKIP or REPEAT; to continue setup, press  
SETUP."  
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to change to two,  
four, or six rings, or toll saver.  
• Toll saver - the answering system answers  
a call after two rings if you have new  
messages, and after four rings when there  
are no new messages. This allows you to  
check for new messages and avoid paying  
long distance charges if you are calling  
from out of your local area.  
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move  
to the next menu option.  
-OR-  
Press  
PLAY/STOP to save your selection  
and exit the menu.  
NOTE: If you subscribe to caller ID/call waiting and  
voicemail service through your telephone service  
provider, you can use your telephone answering system  
and voicemail together. Set your answering system to  
answer calls at least two rings earlier than your  
voicemail is set to answer. For example, set your  
voicemail to answer calls after six rings and set your  
answering system to answer after four rings. By doing  
this, if you are on a call, or if the answering system is  
busy recording a message and you receive another call,  
the second caller can leave a voicemail message.  
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Answering system  
Answering system setup  
Base ringer  
You can set the volume to high or low, or turn  
the base ringer off. Unless you change it, the  
telephone base ringer volume is set to low.  
To change the setting:  
1. Press SETUP twice. The system will announce  
“Base ringer,” followed by the current setting,  
and then “To change the setting, press SKIP or  
REPEAT; to continue setup, press SETUP.”  
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to choose among off,  
low or high.  
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move  
to the next menu option.  
-OR-  
Press  
PLAY/STOP to save your selection  
and exit the menu.  
Remote access code  
To access your answering system remotely from  
any touch tone phone, you need to enter a two-  
digit number (10-99). Unless you change it, the  
remote access code is 19.  
To change the remote access code:  
1. Press SETUP three times. The system will  
announce "Remote access code," followed by  
the current setting, and then "To change the  
setting press SKIP or REPEAT; to continue  
setup, press SETUP."  
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to adjust the remote  
access code number by one. Press and hold  
SKIP or REPEAT to adjust the remote access  
code number by 10.  
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move  
to the next menu option.  
-OR-  
Press  
PLAY/STOP to save your selection  
and exit the menu.  
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Answering system  
Answering system setup  
Message alert tone  
When the message alert tone is set to On, and  
there is at least one new message, the telephone  
base will beep every 10 seconds. Unless you  
change it, the message alert tone is set to off.  
To change the setting:  
1. Press SETUP four times. The system will  
announce "Message alert tone," followed by  
the current setting, and then "To change the  
setting press SKIP or REPEAT; to continue  
setup, press SETUP."  
2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to alter between on  
NOTE: The message  
alert tone will beep only if all  
the conditions below are met:  
and off.  
3. Press SETUP to save your selection and move  
to the next menu option.  
Answering system is on.  
-OR-  
Message alert tone setting  
is on.  
Press  
and exit the menu.  
PLAY/STOP to save your selection  
There are new messages.  
Temporarily turning off the message alert tone  
Pressing any telephone base key (except  
HANDSET LOCATOR) will temporarily silence  
the message alert tone.  
If you press DELETE when in idle mode, there  
will be a voice prompt to direct you to press  
DELETE again to delete all old messages,  
and the message alert tone will be temporarily  
silenced.  
The message alert tone will be re-activated with  
the next incoming message.  
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Answering system  
Message playback  
Press  
PLAY/STOP to listen to the messages.  
The system announces the number of messages,  
then begins playback.  
If you have new messages, you will hear only  
the new messages (oldest first). If there are no  
new messages, the system will play back all the  
messages (oldest first).  
Before each message, you will hear the day and  
time it was received. After the last message, you  
will hear “End of messages.” If the system has less  
than five minutes of recording time left, you will  
hear the remaining time.  
1. Press  
begins.  
PLAY/STOP. The message playback  
2. Press  
PLAY/STOP again to end the  
message playback.  
Options during playback  
When a message is playing, you can adjust the  
playback volume, skip, repeat, or delete the  
message.  
When playing messages:  
• Press VOLUME  
button to adjust the  
message playback volume.  
• Press SKIP to skip to the next message.  
• Press REPEAT to repeat the message. Press  
twice to hear the previous message.  
• Press DELETE to delete the message.  
• Press  
PLAY/STOP to stop the playback.  
To delete all old messages  
You can only delete old (reviewed) messages. New  
messages must be played before you can delete  
them. Deleted messages cannot be retrieved  
again.  
To delete all old messages:  
1. Press DELETE when the telephone is in idle  
mode. The system will announce "To delete all  
old messages, press DELETE again."  
2. Press DELETE again. The system will announce  
"All old messages deleted."  
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Answering system  
Recording & playing memos  
Memos are messages you record yourself. They  
are saved, played back and deleted exactly like  
incoming messages. You can record a memo as  
a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for  
others who use the answering system.  
To record a memo:  
1 Press RECORD. The system will announce  
“Record after the tone. Press STOP when you  
are done.”  
The message counter will show the elapsed  
time (in seconds) of the recording. You can  
record a memo for up to four minutes. Memos  
shorter than one second will not be saved.  
2. Speak facing the MIC (microphone) at the  
bottom front of the telephone base from  
approximately nine inches (20 cm) away.  
3. Press  
PLAY/STOP to stop recording.  
The system will announce "Recorded" and a  
confirmation tone will sound.  
To play back a memo  
Press  
PLAY/STOP to listen to messages and  
memos (see page 51 for other options).  
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Answering system  
Message counter displays  
The message counter usually displays the total  
number of answering system messages. See the table  
below for other message counter displays.  
Message counter displays  
No messages.  
0
0
(flashing)  
The clock needs to be set (page 43).  
Total number of messages and memos, or  
message number currently playing.  
1-99  
(flashing)  
Total number of messages and memos.  
The number flashes when there are new  
(un-reviewed) messages.  
1-99  
After a power failure, the number in the  
message counter will flash to indicate the  
clock needs to be set.  
Current remote access code while setting  
(page 49).  
10-99  
(counting)  
Elapsed time while recording a memo  
(page 52) or announcement up to 90  
seconds (page 45).  
1-99  
(flashing)  
A memo recording is longer than 99  
seconds.  
99  
F
(flashing)  
Memory is full. Messages must be deleted  
before new messages can be recorded.  
The system is answering a call, being  
accessed remotely, or the clock is being  
set.  
--  
(flashing)  
The system is being setup, initialized or  
messages are being deleted.  
--  
02, 04, 06,  
tS  
Displayed while setting the number of  
rings (page 48).  
Displayed for two seconds while adjusting  
the telephone base speaker volume.  
1-8  
Displayed for two seconds while adjusting  
the telephone base ringer volume.  
HI, LO, OF  
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Remote access  
You can access your answering system remotely  
by dialing your home telephone number from any  
touch-tone telephone.  
To remotely access your answering system:  
1. Dial your telephone number from any touch-  
tone telephone.  
2. When the system answers, enter the two digit  
remote access code (19 is the default code,  
see page 49 to change it).  
NOTES:  
1. If a valid remote access code  
is not entered, the call will  
be ended automatically.  
• If you have new messages, the system will  
automatically announce the number of new  
messages and then begin to play them.  
2. If you pause for more than  
four seconds during remote  
access, you will hear a help  
menu listing all features and  
commands. If there is no  
command for another 20  
seconds, the call will end  
automatically.  
3. You can also enter the following remote  
commands.  
Remote commands  
1
2
3
Press to listen to all messages.  
Press to hear only new messages.  
3. If you want to delete all  
the old messages remotely,  
press 3 twice in remote  
standby mode.  
Press to delete the current message  
(during playback).  
4. If the memory is full, after 10  
rings the answering system  
will answer and announce  
"Memory is full. Enter the  
remote access code." Enter  
your remote access code to  
access the messages and  
announcements.  
3 3 Press twice to delete all old messages.  
4
Press to repeat the current message  
(during playback).  
4 4 Press twice to listen the previous message.  
5
Press to stop any operation (including  
recording).  
* 5 Press to listen to a list of remote  
commands.  
6
Press to skip to the next message (during  
playback).  
* 7 Press to record a new announcement.  
0
8
Press to turn the answering system on or off.  
Press to end remote access (the call will  
be terminated).  
4. Hang up to end the call and save all undeleted  
messages.  
Cut out the remote access wallet card at the back  
of this user’s manual for quick reference.  
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Appendix A  
Screen icons, lights & tones  
Screen icons & alert tones  
Screen icons  
Speakerphone is in use.  
New voicemail messages have been received.  
Ringer off.  
HANDSET 1  
Microphone is muted.  
25 MISSED CALLS  
Missed and un-reviewed calls.  
MUTE NEW  
Battery charging (animated display).  
10:21AM  
11/23  
Low battery (flashing); place handset in telephone base or  
charger to recharge.  
Handset tones  
Two short beeps  
VOLUME  
keys are pressed when the volume  
is already at its highest or lowest setting.  
Low battery warning.  
Four short beeps  
Four beeps followed  
by a pause and  
An intercom call is being terminated.  
another four beeps  
Two beeps  
Out of range while the handset is on a call.  
Command completed successfully.  
Three rising tones  
Telephone base tones  
Beeps every 10  
seconds  
Message alert.  
VOLUME  
keys are pressed when the volume  
A series of beeps  
is already at its highest or lowest setting.  
Lights  
ANSWER ON  
IN USE  
On when answering system  
is on and ready to receive  
calls.  
On when handset  
is in use, when the  
answering system  
is answering an  
incoming call or  
you are registering  
a handset.  
CHARGE  
On when the  
handset is charging  
in the telephone  
base or charger.  
VOICEMAIL  
Flashes when  
Flashes when you  
have new voicemail.  
Voicemail is a service  
offered by your local  
telephone company,  
and is different from  
answering system  
messages.  
another telephone  
is in use on the  
same line, or you  
are deregistering  
handsets from the  
telephone base.  
Blue backlit  
display  
Blue backlit  
keypad  
Flashes quickly  
when there is an  
incoming call.  
SPEAKER  
On when the  
speakerphone is on.  
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Appendix B  
Handset display screen messages  
Screen display messages  
The handset is in use.  
PHONE  
You have just ended a call.  
ENDED  
You are accessing an empty caller  
ID history.  
CALL LOG EMPTY  
You are accessing an empty directory.  
DIRECTORY EMPTY  
LIST FULL  
The directory is full. No new entries  
can be saved unless some existing  
items are deleted.  
The microphone is muted.  
MUTED  
The handset speakerphone is in use.  
SPEAKER  
The battery needs to be recharged.  
There is a call coming in.  
LOW BATTERY  
INCOMING CALL  
There are new voicemail messages.  
NEW VOICE MAIL  
XX MISSED CALLS  
There are new calls in the caller ID  
history.  
The handset has lost communication  
with the telephone base.  
CONNECTING ...  
** PAGING **  
The telephone base is paging handset(s).  
The other handset is calling.  
OTHER  
HANDSET IS  
CALLING  
(For SL82218)  
The other handset is calling.  
HANDSET X  
IS CALLING  
(For SL82318/SL82418/  
SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658)  
An extension phone or one of the  
handsets is in use.  
LINE IN USE  
There is no telephone line connected.  
NO LINE  
The telephone number you have entered  
is already stored in the directory.  
ALREADY SAVED  
The entry in caller ID history is  
saved to the directory successfully.  
SAVED  
The battery is very low. The handset  
should be placed in the telephone base  
or charger for recharging.  
PLACE IN  
CHARGER  
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Appendix B  
Handset display screen messages  
Screen display messages  
A handset with a low battery has  
been placed in the telephone base  
or charger.  
CHARGING  
Failed intercom or conference call  
(there are already two handsets  
being used).  
UNABLE TO CALL  
TRY AGAIN  
Someone else is already using the  
directory or caller ID history.  
NOT AVAILABLE  
AT THIS TIME  
Mute has just been turned off so  
your voice will be heard by the  
other party.  
MICROPHONE ON  
You have started the intercom  
process, and need to enter the  
number of the handset you wish to  
call.  
INTERCOM TO:  
(For SL82318/SL82418/  
SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658)  
The intercom call has just ended.  
INTERCOM ENDED  
The handset is calling the other  
handset (for intercom calls).  
The handset is going to transfer an  
outside call to another handset.  
CALLING  
OTHER HANDSET  
(For SL82218)  
The handset is calling the other  
handset (for intercom calls).  
CALLING  
HANDSET X  
(For SL82318/SL82418/  
SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658)  
You have started transferring a call,  
and need to enter the desired handset  
number.  
TRANSFER TO:  
(For SL82318/SL82418/  
SL82518/SL82558/  
SL82658)  
The handset is out of range while  
on a call.  
NO SIGNAL,  
CALL ENDED  
• The battery is not installed or not  
installed properly in the handset.  
-OR-  
• The battery needs to be replaced.  
-OR-  
WARNING  
CHECK BATTERY!  
• An incorrect battery has been  
installed. Use only the supplied  
rechargeable battery or  
replacement battery (model BT  
8001).  
The handset registration is  
successful.  
HS X REGISTERED  
CALL TRANSFERRED  
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An outside call from one handset is  
transferred to another handset.  
Appendix C  
Adding and registering handsets  
Your telephone can accommodate up to twelve cordless handsets. You can  
add new handsets (SL80108, sold separately) to the SL82118/SL82218/  
SL82318/SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/SL82658 at any time, but each new  
handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. Each handset  
must be registered separately.  
The handset provided with your SL82118 is automatically registered as  
handset 1. Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are  
registered (handset 2, handset 3, handset 4 and so on). You can register 11  
additional handsets.  
The SL82218 has two handsets automatically registered as handset 1 and  
handset 2. You can register ten additional handsets, which will be assigned as  
handset 3, handset 4 and so on.  
The SL82318 has three handsets automatically registered as handset 1,  
handset 2 and handset 3. You can register nine additional handsets, which  
will be assigned as handset 4, handset 5 and so on.  
The SL82418 has four handsets automatically registered as handset 1,  
handset 2, handset 3 and handset 4. You can register eight additional  
handsets, which will be assigned as handset 5, handset 6 and so on.  
The SL82518/SL82558 has five handsets automatically registered as handset  
1, handset 2, handset 3, handset 4 and handset 5. You can register seven  
additional handsets, which will be assigned as handset 6, handset 7 and so  
on.  
The SL82658 has six handsets automatically registered as handset 1, handset  
2, handset 3, handset 4, handset 5 and handset 6. You can register six  
additional handsets, which will be assigned as handset 7, handset 8 and so  
on.  
Handsets purchased separately need to be registered to  
the telephone base before use. When first purchased, all  
NOT REGISTERED  
optional accessory 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.  
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Appendix C  
Adding and registering handsets  
To register a handset to your telephone base  
1. 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.  
PRESS HNDST LOC  
4 SEC ON BASE  
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 show  
HS X REGISTERED and will beep 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.  
PLEASE WAIT...  
HS X REGISTERED  
2. You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.  
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Appendix D  
Replacing a handset  
You may need to de-register your handsets if:  
You have twelve registered handsets and need to replace a handset.  
-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 handsets  
1. Press and hold  
seconds (until the IN USE light turns on and starts to flash), then release  
the HANDSET LOCATOR button.  
HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base for about 10  
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 CONNECTING... and it will take about 10 seconds  
to complete the de-registration process. ALL handsets will show NOT  
REGISTERED if de-registration was successful.  
NOT REGISTERED  
4. To re-register the handset(s) to the telephone base, follow the registration  
instructions on page 59.  
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 PHONE/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.  
3. You will need to reset the system clock after de-registering handset(s), refer to page 43 for details.  
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Appendix E  
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 appli-  
ances 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 unit  
out by the unplugged cords.  
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Appendix F  
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 72-79 of this user’s manual. If you cannot solve the  
problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to the Limited warranty on  
pages 68-70. 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. 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.com or call 1 (800)  
222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.  
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Appendix F  
Important safety information  
Especially about cordless telephones  
Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create  
some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base  
and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless  
telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment  
within range of the cordless handset. 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.  
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 recharge-  
able 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.  
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Appendix F  
Important safety information  
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.  
Especially about telephone answering systems  
Two-way recording: This unit does not sound warning beeps to inform the  
other party that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compli-  
ance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone  
call, you should start the recording process and then inform the other party  
that you are recording the conversation.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Appendix G  
F�� Part 68 and A�TA  
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.  
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Appendix G  
F�� Part 68 and A�TA  
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.  
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 H  
F�� 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. If you choose to use a  
clipping device, please make sure to only use the supplied AT&T belt clip.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Appendix I  
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.  
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Limited warranty  
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  
• 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.  
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Appendix I  
Limited warranty  
6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must:  
a. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to  
the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty;  
and  
b. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT  
purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and  
c. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone  
number.  
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 J  
Technical specifications  
RF frequency band  
1921.536 MHz — 1928.448 MHz  
5
Channels  
Operating temperature  
32°F — 122°F  
0°C — 50°C  
Telephone base voltage  
(AC voltage, 60Hz)  
96 — 127 Vrms  
6VDC @400mA  
2.2 — 3.0 VDC  
6VAC @300mA  
2.4V 600mAH  
Telephone base voltage  
(AC adapter output)  
Handset voltage  
Charger voltage  
(AC adapter output)  
Replacement battery  
DECT 6.0 digital technology  
This technology digitally transmits your voice across multiple channels using  
the newly available DECT 6.0 frequency band. This technology provides superior  
quality of voice and sound, high protection against wiretapping and better  
range than the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz phone systems, while not interfering with  
wireless routers.  
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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Appendix K  
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.  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in.  
My phone  
doesn’t 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 or charger when  
not in use.  
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s 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 and charging, page 8, 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.  
I cannot dial  
out.  
• First try all the suggestions above.  
• 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.  
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Appendix K  
Troubleshooting  
• Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television,  
radio or other appliances may cause the phone to not  
dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background  
noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dial-  
ing, 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).  
• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the  
telephone base. Plug the unit into a different, working  
electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.  
My cordless  
handset isn’t  
performing  
normally.  
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base.  
You might have moved out of range.  
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s 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.  
CONNECTING... • Ensure that the telephone base is powered up.  
displays on my  
cordless handset.  
• 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 unit’s 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.  
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Appendix K  
Troubleshooting  
• 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  
will not hold a  
charge.  
• If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or  
charger and the charge light does not come on, refer to  
The charge light is off 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 or charger when  
not in use.  
• You may need to purchase a new battery. Please refer to  
Battery installation and charging, page 8, in this user’s  
manual.  
I get noise,  
static, or weak  
signals even  
when I’m near  
the 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 the following page). The filter  
will prevent 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.  
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Appendix K  
Troubleshooting  
• 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).  
I hear other  
calls while using  
my phone.  
• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack,  
and plug in a different telephone. If you still hear other  
calls, the problem is probably in your wiring or local  
service. Call your local telephone company.  
• Make sure that the ringer is not turned off. Refer to the  
section(s) on ringer selection in this user’s manual.  
My cordless  
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 or charger when  
not in use.  
• 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).  
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Appendix K  
Troubleshooting  
• 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  
television sets, VCRs, 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 hand-  
set.  
Other electronic products can cause interference with  
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 surge pro-  
tector, 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).  
76  
Appendix K  
Troubleshooting  
The charge  
light is off.  
• Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in cor-  
rectly and securely.  
• Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds,  
then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cord-  
less handset and telephone base to reset.  
• Clean the cordless handset and telephone base charging  
contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth.  
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 (page 6). The filter will prevent  
noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.  
Please contact your DSL service provider for more infor-  
mation about DSL filters.  
System does  
not receive  
caller ID when  
on a call.  
• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting  
features provided by your local telephone company. Caller  
ID features will work only if both you and the caller are  
in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone  
companies use compatible equipment.  
77  
Appendix K  
Troubleshooting  
Incomplete  
messages.  
• If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may  
be lost when the system disconnects the call after four  
minutes.  
• If the caller pauses for longer than seven seconds, the  
system stops recording and disconnects the call.  
• If the system’s memory becomes full during a message,  
the system stops recording and disconnects the call.  
• If the caller's voice is very soft, the system may stop  
recording and disconnects the call.  
Difficulty hearing  
messages.  
• Press VOLUME to increase speaker volume.  
System does  
not answer after  
correct number  
of rings.  
• Make sure that the answering system is on (see page  
44).  
• If toll saver is activated, the number of rings changes to  
two when you have new messages stored (see page 48).  
• If the memory is full or the system is off, the system will  
answer after 10 rings.  
System announc-  
es “Time and day  
not set.”  
• You need to reset the answering system clock (see page 43).  
• Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly  
(see page 54).  
System does not  
respondtoremote  
commands.  
• Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone.  
When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you  
hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and  
cannot activate the answering system.  
• The answering system may not detect the remote access  
code while your announcement is playing. Try waiting  
until the announcement is over before entering the  
code.  
• There may be interference on the phone line you are  
using. Press dial pad keys firmly.  
78  
Appendix K  
Troubleshooting  
System does  
not record  
message.  
• Make sure the answering system is on (see page 44).  
• Make sure the memory of the answering system is not  
full.  
Outgoing  
announcement is  
not clear.  
• When you record your announcement, make sure you  
speak in a normal tone of voice, about nine inches from  
the telephone base.  
• Make sure there is no background noise (TV, music, etc.)  
while recording.  
Common cure  
for electronic  
equipment.  
If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, try  
putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or  
charger. 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.  
79  
Index  
A
F
AC adapter, 6  
Flash (switchhook flash), 24  
Alert tones, 50  
H
Answering calls, 21  
Answering system, 41-54  
Auto off, 22  
Hands speakerphone, 21  
Handset key tone, 17  
Handset language, 18  
Handset locator, 23  
Handset ringer tone, 17  
Handset ringer volume, 16  
Handset settings, 16-20  
Handset voicemail indicator, 19  
Headset, 9  
B
Battery charging, 8  
Battery installation, 8  
Base ringer volume, 49  
Belt clip, 9  
C
I
Call intercept, 44  
Call screening, 44  
Intercom, 27  
Incoming caller ID history, 40  
Incoming calls, answering, 21  
Call transfer, 29  
Call waiting, 24  
Caller ID (CID), 37  
L
add entries to phone directory, 40  
delete entries, 40  
Language, 18  
Last number redial, 22  
Lights, 55  
dial entries, 40  
Clear voicemail indication, 19  
D
M
Deregistration, 60  
Delete entries in the  
caller ID history, 40  
Delete redial entries, 22  
Dialing,  
from a record in the  
caller ID history, 40  
directory dialing, 36  
Directory, 31  
dial number, 36  
edit entries, 36  
name search, 35  
new entries, 32-33  
Display dial, 36  
DSL, 6  
Making calls, 21  
Memory match, 39  
Missed calls indicator, 39  
Mute, 25  
N
Names,  
enter into directory, 33  
search for, 35  
Number of rings, 48  
O
On-hook dialing, 21  
Q
Quick reference guide, 3-4  
E
Elapsed time, 21  
Ending calls, 21  
80  
Index  
R
Receiving calls, 21  
Redial, 22  
Registration, 59  
Remote access, 54  
Ringer silencing, 20  
Ring tone options, 17  
Ringer volume,  
base, 49  
handset, 16  
S
Search for names, 35  
Speakerphone, 21  
T
Technical specifications, 71  
Telephone operating range, 71  
Temporary ringer silencing, 20  
Troubleshooting, 72-79  
V
Voicemail, 4, 55  
Voicemail waiting indicator, 19  
Voice prompts, 42  
Volume controls, 16, 24, 49  
81  
Remote access wallet card  
Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your  
answering system from any touch tone telephone.  
Cut along dotted line.  
Call your phone number, then  
enter your two-digit access code  
(preset to 19).  
Action  
Remote command  
Play all messages..................2  
Play new messages...............3  
Delete the message..............33  
Delete all old messages.....4  
Repeat or go back.................5  
1
Help menu.................................  
Stop...............................................*5  
Fold here.  
Skip the message...................  
Record announcement........  
Turn system off or on........  
6
*7  
0
End remote access call ...... (or hang up)  
8
Model name: SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/  
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/SL82658  
Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system  
with caller ID/call waiting  
© 2008 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.  
AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property  
II, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American  
Telephones. Printed in �hina.  
© 2008 Advanced American Telephones. All rights reserved.  
AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P. d/b/a  
AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones.  
Printed in �hina. Issue 5 AT&T 09/08.  

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