AT&T SL81108, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s manual SL81108 SL81208 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone with caller ID call waiting ...

Page 2: ...se date Place of purchase Both the model and serial number of your AT T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone base Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service The ENERGY STAR R program www energystar gov recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment We are proud ...

Page 3: ...for SL81208 Belt clip for cordless handset 1 for SL81108 2 for SL81208 Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed 1 for SL81208 Battery compartment cover 1 for SL81108 2 for SL81208 User s manual Quick start guide Parts checklist User s manual SL81108 SL81208 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone with caller ID call waiting Quick start guide SL81108 SL81208 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone with ca...

Page 4: ...y review 35 Directory search 36 To dial delete or edit entries 37 Caller ID Caller ID operation 38 To review the caller ID history 41 Appendix A Screen icons lights tones 43 Appendix B Handset display screen messages 45 Appendix C Adding and registering handsets 48 Appendix D Replacing a handset 49 Appendix E Maintenance 50 Appendix F Important safety information 51 Appendix G FCC Part 68 and ACTA...

Page 5: ...r answer a call During a call press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated page 25 INT Press to begin an intercom conversation or to transfer a call pages 28 31 DIR CID Press DIR to display directory entries page 35 Press to scroll up while in menus While entering names or numbers press to move the cursor to the right Press CID to display caller ID history page 41 Press to scroll...

Page 6: ...y The symbol shows a highlighted menu item DIRECTORY CALL LOG Quick reference guide telephone base IN USE indicator On when the handset is in use when you are registering a handset 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 VOICEMAIL indicator Flashes when you have new voice mai...

Page 7: ...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 Exc...

Page 8: ...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 power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wal...

Page 9: ...or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 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 1 2 Charger installation Telephone base charger installation Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet ...

Page 10: ...en slide it upwards until it clicks into place Battery Pack BT18433 BT28433 2 4V 500mAh Ni MH WARNING DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES MADE IN CHINA THIS SIDE UP Battery Pack BT18433 BT28433 2 4V 500mAh Ni MH WARNING DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES MADE IN CHINA THIS SIDE UP Battery Pack BT18433 BT28433 2 4V 500mAh Ni MH WARNING DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES MADE IN CHINA THIS SIDE UP Batte...

Page 11: ...ger The CHARGE light will be on when charging Step 4 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 Battery installation charging ...

Page 12: ... the handset 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 Side of handset Plug a 2 5 mm headset into the jack on the side of handset beneath the sma...

Page 13: ...e 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 2 Place the telephone base on a flat surface with the antenna on the left side as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Desktop mounting bracket location Antenna 1 Remove the cords...

Page 14: ...e Use your index fingers to move the bracket towards yourself Figure 3 Detaching the bracket from the telephone base 5 Align the grooves of the bracket with the upper keeper tabs on the telephone base Make sure the cords are pointing towards you as shown in Figure 4 4 Tilt the top of the bracket away from you until it is resting on the telephone base Figure 4 Upper keeper tab location Upper keeper...

Page 15: ...on 7 Align the holes on the telephone base with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket until the telephone is secured as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Wall mount position 6 Slide the bracket away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs Figure 5 Upper keeper tab location ...

Page 16: ...13 Getting started Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installation 8 Raise the antenna ...

Page 17: ...esktop installation To change the telephone base to the desktop position 1 Remove the telephone base from the wall 2 Place the telephone base on a flat surface with the antenna on the left side as shown in Figure 7 Figure 7 Wall mounting bracket location Antenna ...

Page 18: ... Make sure the cords are pointing away from you as shown in Figure 9 4 Tilt the top of the bracket towards you until it is resting on the telephone base 3 Maintain contact with the telephone base and slide the bracket towards you until it is free of the upper keeper tabs shown in Figure 8 Lower keeper tabs Figure 9 Lower keeper tab location Figure 8 Upper keeper tab location ...

Page 19: ...t procedure Wall mount to desktop installation 6 Slide the bracket away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs Figure 10 Lower keeper tab location 7 Route the telephone line cord and the power adapter through the slots on the bracket ...

Page 20: ... or turn the ringer off When the ringer is turned off will appear on the handset screen To adjust the RINGER VOLUME 1 Press MENU SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use DIR CID to scroll to RINGER VOLUME then press MENU SELECT 3 Press DIR CID to sample each volume level 4 Press MENU SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu OR When the handset is in idle mode p...

Page 21: ...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 To turn the KEY TONE on or off 1 Press MENU SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use DIR CID to scroll to KEY TONE then press MENU SELECT 3 Press DIR CID to select ON or OFF 4 Press MENU SELEC...

Page 22: ...ct a language 1 Press MENU SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use DIR CID to scroll to LANGUAGE then press MENU SELECT 3 Press DIR CID to select ENGLISH FRANCAIS or ESPANOL 4 Press MENU SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu LANGUAGE ENGLISH DIRECTORY CALL LOG LANGUAGE CLR VOICE MAIL ...

Page 23: ...your voice mail from a different telephone line while away from home If there actually are new voice mail messages your local telephone company will continue to send the signal to activate the visual message waiting indicator To manually turn off the new voice mail 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 SE...

Page 24: ...lence the ringer without disconnecting the call The next incoming call will ring normally at the preset volume 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 OFF CLEAR DELETE MUTE ...

Page 25: ... displays the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds 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 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 ...

Page 26: ...0 digits 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 m...

Page 27: ...ou 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 cancelled 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 NOTE The handset ringer volume also determines the level of the paging tone If the handset ringer volume level is set...

Page 28: ...ephone 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 SL81108 If a handset is already on a call and you d like to join the call press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER on another system ...

Page 29: ...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 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 ...

Page 30: ...ou are on a call For more details about the directory see page 35 Caller ID history Press CID to review the caller ID history To dial the displayed number press MENU SELECT NOTE 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 41 Robert Brown 888 883 2445 CHRISTINE SMITH 888 722 7702 NEW 10 01 11 23 AM ...

Page 31: ... 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 SL81208 1 Press INT The 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 Intercom with three or...

Page 32: ...ilence 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 SL81208 If there are more than two handsets registered to the telephone base the intercom feature will be the same as that of Intercom with three or more registered handsets If you want to interco...

Page 33: ...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 ran...

Page 34: ...he outside call NOTES 1 Before the intercom call is answered you can cancel the transfer and return to the out side 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 ...

Page 35: ... 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 36 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 b...

Page 36: ...or to the right or left Press DELETE MUTE to erase digits Press and hold DELETE MUTE to erase all digits 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 SAV...

Page 37: ... MUTE to erase all letters Dial Key 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 A B C 2 a b c D E F 3 d e f G H I 4 g h i J K L 5 j k l M N O 6 m n o P Q R S 7 p q r s T U V 8 t u v W X Y Z 9 w x y z 0 space Characters by number of key presses 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 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 37 ENTER ...

Page 38: ... 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 DIR ...

Page 39: ...me 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...

Page 40: ...s MENU SELECT to modify the entry You will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER Press the dial pad keys to add digits 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 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 2 Press MENU SELECT You ...

Page 41: ... 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 This pr...

Page 42: ...formation 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 C...

Page 43: ...le 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 calls indicator When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not been reviewed its screen will show XX MISSED CALLS 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...

Page 44: ... CALL LOG then press MENU SELECT 2 Press DIR or CID to scroll through the list as shown on the left To dial from the caller ID history While reviewing an entry in the caller ID history Press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER to call the number as it is displayed in the caller ID history OR Press repeatedly to see the various dialing options you can choose to dial with or without an area code or with or witho...

Page 45: ...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 Press MENU SELECT to copy the entry into your directory You can edit the name and the number page 37 Press...

Page 46: ...OLUME keys are pressed when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting Screen icons Handset tones Four short beeps Low battery warning Two beeps Out of range while the handset is on a call Three rising tones Command completed successfully A series of beeps VOLUME keys are pressed when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting Telephone base tones New voice mail messages ha...

Page 47: ...VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voice mail Voice mail is provided by your local telephone company It is different from the answering system on the telephone base IN USE On when handset is in use or when you are registering a handset Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line or you are deregistering handset s from the telephone base Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call...

Page 48: ...messages NEW VOICE MAIL There are new voice mail messages XX MISSED CALLS There are new calls in the caller ID history CONNECTING The handset has lost communication with the telephone base PAGING The telephone base is paging handset s The other handset is calling LINE IN USE An extension phone or one of the handsets is in use NO LINE There is no telephone line connected HANDSET X IS CALLING LIST F...

Page 49: ...all INTERCOM TO For three or more registered handsets The intercom call has just ended INTERCOM ENDED The handset is calling the other handset for intercom calls CALLING HANDSET X You have started transferring a call and need to enter the desired handset number TRANSFER TO For three or more registered handsets The handset is out of range while on a call NO SIGNAL CALL ENDED The handset is calling ...

Page 50: ...WARNING CHECK BATTERY The battery is not installed or not installed properly in the handset OR The battery needs to be replaced OR An incorrect battery has been installed Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery model BT 8001 HS X REGISTERED The handset registration is successful CALL TRANSFERRED An outside call from one handset is transferred to another handset ...

Page 51: ...omatically 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 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 2...

Page 52: ...e 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 4 To re registe...

Page 53: ... storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Mai...

Page 54: ...ct 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 61 67 of this user s manual If you cannot s...

Page 55: ...ther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference Rechargeable batteries This product contains either nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batter ies 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 polarit...

Page 56: ... 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 wa...

Page 57: ...s 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 ...

Page 58: ...se 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...

Page 59: ...s 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 ...

Page 60: ... 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...

Page 61: ...se 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 PR...

Page 62: ... 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 us...

Page 63: ...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 o...

Page 64: ...y 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 I cannot get a dial tone First try all the suggestions above Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range If the previous sugges...

Page 65: ...lephone 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 tele phone 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 tel evision sets VCRs or other cordless telephones Eliminate any backgrou...

Page 66: ...ng your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible television sets VCRs or other cordless telephones 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 have a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack see the follo...

Page 67: ...er 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 ser vice 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 Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securel...

Page 68: ...ordless 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 Troubleshooting Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from the following electronic dev...

Page 69: ...rvice Digital Subscriber Line DSL through your telephone lines you must have 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 inter ference Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters Relocate your telephone base to a higher location The phone will have b...

Page 70: ...g in the order listed Disconnect the power to the telephone base Disconnect the cordless handset battery and spare bat tery 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 plac...

Page 71: ...ling 37 Directory 32 dial number 37 edit entries 37 name search 36 new entries 33 34 Display dial 37 DSL 5 E Elapsed time 22 Ending calls 22 F Flash switchhook flash 25 H Hands speakerphone 22 Handset key tone 18 Handset language 19 Handset locator 24 Handset ringer tone 18 Handset ringer volume 17 Handset settings 17 21 Handset voicemail indicator 20 Headset 9 I Intercom 28 Incoming caller ID his...

Page 72: ...nger silencing 21 Ring tone options 18 Ringer volume handset 17 S Search for names 36 Speakerphone 22 T Technical specifications 60 Telephone operating range 60 Temporary ringer silencing 21 Troubleshooting 61 67 V Visual message waiting indicator 20 Voicemail 3 44 Volume controls 17 25 ...

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