CLP99286
AT&T CLP99286, CLP99556, CLP99586, CLP99386, CLP99456 User Manual
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User’s manual
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/
CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
Congratulations
on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product,
please read the Important safety information section on pages 162-164
of this manual. Please thoroughly read this user’s manual for all the
feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install
and operate your new AT&T product. You can also visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111.
In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
This telephone meets the California Energy Commission regulations for
energy consumption. Your telephone is set up to comply with the energyconserving standards right out of the box. No further action is necessary.
This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets
and speakerphones. Visit www.telephones.att.com/accessories for a list
of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones.
Model number: CLP99286 (two handsets)
CLP99386 (three handsets)
CLP99456/CLP99486 (four handsets)
CLP99546/CLP99556/CLP99586 (five handsets)
Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
Serial number:
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Both the model and serial numbers 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.
© 2016 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and
the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to
Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Printed in China.
Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and interference when
used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and cochlear implants. The TIA-1083
Compliant Logo is a trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association.
Used under license.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Advanced American Telephones and its parent, VTech Holdings Limited, is under
license. VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
The ENERGY STAR® program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the
use of products that save energy and help protect our environment. We are proud
to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest
energy efficiency guidelines.
Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt
and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Telephone line cord
Power adapter for
telephone base
Quick start guide
Telephone base
Battery compartment cover
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Cordless handset
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Charger for cordless handset
with power adapter installed
(1 for CLP99286)
(2 for CLP99386)
(3 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(4 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Battery for cordless handset
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
User’s manual
This quick start guide provides you with basic instructions
only. For more complete instructions, please refer to the user’s
manual in the package, or download it at
www.telephones.att.com/manuals.
Quick start guide
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586
Parts checklist
Handset
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Charger with power adapter
(1 for CLP99286)
(2 for CLP99386)
(3 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(4 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Telephone base
Telephone line cord
Telephone base power adapter
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Battery compartment cover
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Battery
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Wall-mount bracket
User’s manual
Quick start guide
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Your package contains:
User’s manual
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/
CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :
BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Made in China / Fabriqué en chine CR1535
Wall-mount bracket
User’s manual
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/
CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
Table of contents
Getting started
Installation .....................................................1
Quick reference guide - handset ........2
Quick reference guide - telephone
base .............................................................5
Telephone base and charger
installation ............................................... 9
Telephone base installation ............9
Charger installation .......................... 10
Battery installation and charging .... 11
Battery backup mode ............................ 14
To activate the mode ...................... 14
Operation ............................................... 14
Installation options ................................. 15
Tabletop to wall-mount
installation.......................................... 15
Wall-mount to tabletop
installation.......................................... 16
Bluetooth
Introducing Bluetooth ........................... 17
Connect to Cell
TM
application ....... 19
Glossary of terms .................................... 20
Bluetooth setup ....................................... 21
Add a cell phone ............................... 21
Add a headset ..................................... 23
Auto connection ................................. 25
Bluetooth connection from
idle mode ............................................ 25
Device list and connection ........... 25
Review the device list ..................... 26
Connect/disconnect an active
device ................................................... 26
Remove a paired device ................. 27
Replace an active device ............... 28
Download directory .......................... 29
Interruption to directory
download ............................................ 31
View the directory download
information ........................................ 32
Change PIN ........................................... 33
Cell ringer .............................................. 33
Remote voice control ............................ 34
Activate remote voice control..... 35
Telephone settings
Handset and telephone base
settings ................................................... 37
Ringer volume ..................................... 38
Ringer tone ........................................... 39
Set date/time ...................................... 40
LCD language ...................................... 41
Caller ID announce ........................... 42
Set speed dial voicemail
number ................................................. 43
Voicemail (visual message
waiting) indicator ............................ 43
Clear voicemail indication ............. 44
Key tone ................................................. 45
Use caller ID to automatically
set date and time ........................... 46
Home area code ................................. 47
Cell area code ..................................... 48
Dial mode .............................................. 49
Web address ........................................ 49
QUIET mode ......................................... 50
No line alert ......................................... 51
Cell alert ................................................ 51
Telephone operation
Make, answer and end a call ............. 52
Make, answer or end a home
call.......................................................... 52
Call waiting on the home line .... 53
Make, answer or end a cell call ... 54
Call waiting on the cell line ......... 55
Answer an incoming cell call
while on a home call .................... 56
Answer a home call while on
a cell call ............................................ 57
Conference calls ...................................... 58
Conference home and cell
calls ....................................................... 58
Options while on calls .......................... 59
Handset speakerphone ................... 59
Volume control ................................... 59
Silence the ringer .............................. 60
Mute ......................................................... 60
Temporary tone dialing .................. 61
Hold .......................................................... 61
Equalizer ................................................. 62
Chain dialing ........................................ 62
Redial............................................................. 65
Review the redial list ....................... 65
Dial a redial entry .............................. 65
Save a redial entry to the
directory .............................................. 68
Delete a redial entry ........................ 69
Handset locator ........................................ 70
Multiple handset use
Join a call in progress .......................... 71
Intercom ....................................................... 72
Answer an incoming call
during an intercom call ............... 74
Call transfer using intercom .............. 75
Push-to-talk (PTT) ................................... 77
Turn PTT on or off ............................. 77
PTT call to a single device ............ 78
PTT call to multiple devices ......... 80
Answer a PTT call .............................. 82
Change a one-to-one PTT call
to an intercom call ........................ 83
Answer an incoming call
during a PTT call ............................. 83
Make an outgoing call during
a PTT call ............................................ 84
End or leave a PTT call ................... 84
Directory
About the directory ................................ 85
Create directory entries ....................... 86
Create a new entry in the
home directory ................................. 86
Dialing keys .......................................... 88
Add a predialed telephone
number to the directory .............. 89
Review the directory .............................. 90
Review directory entries ................ 90
Search the directory .............................. 91
3-character alphabetical search ... 91
Dial, edit or delete a directory
entry ......................................................... 92
Dial a directory entry ....................... 92
Edit a directory entry ....................... 93
Edit the type of a directory
entry ...................................................... 95
Delete a directory entry ................. 95
Remove a downloaded
directory .............................................. 96
Caller ID
About caller ID ......................................... 97
Information about caller ID
with call waiting .............................. 97
Caller ID log ............................................... 98
How the caller ID log works ........ 98
Missed (new) call indicator ........... 98
Memory match .................................... 98
Caller ID operation ................................. 99
Review the caller ID log ................. 99
View dialing options .......................100
Dial a caller ID log entry .............100
Save a caller ID log entry to
the directory ....................................101
Delete caller ID log entries ........103
Reasons for missing caller ID
information .........................................104
Call block
About call block .....................................105
Add a call block entry ...................106
Review call block list .....................108
Save a caller ID log entry to
call block list ...................................108
Edit a call block entry ...................110
Delete a call block entry .............111
Block calls without number .......111
Mute first ring of blocked calls ....111
Answering system
Answering system settings ...............112
Announcement .................................112
Answer on/off ...................................116
Voice guide .........................................118
Call screening ....................................119
Number of rings ...............................120
Remote access code ......................121
Message alert tone .........................122
Recording time ..................................123
About the answering system...........124
Answering system and
voicemail indicators .....................124
Use the answering machine
and voicemail together ..............125
Message capacity ............................125
Voice prompts ...................................126
Call screening ....................................126
Call intercept .....................................127
Temporarily turn off the
message alert tone ......................127
Message playback .................................128
Options during playback ..............129
Delete all old messages ...............130
Record and play memos ....................131
Record a memo ................................131
Remote access ........................................132
Appendix
Add and register handsets/
headsets/speakerphones ............134
Register a handset to the
telephone base ..............................134
Deregister handsets .............................136
Deregister all handsets from
the telephone base .....................136
Alert tones and lights .........................137
Handset screen icons ....................137
Telephone base screen icons ....138
Handset alert tones ........................139
Telephone base alert tones ........140
Lights .....................................................141
Display screen messages ..................142
Screen messages .............................142
Troubleshooting .....................................146
Maintenance.............................................161
Important safety information ..........162
Safety information ...........................162
Especially about cordless
telephones .......................................163
Precautions for users of
implanted cardiac
pacemakers ......................................164
ECO mode ...........................................164
Especially about telephone
answering systems .......................164
For C-UL compliance ...........................165
Mesures de sécurité
importantes .....................................165
FCC Part 68 and ACTA........................168
FCC Part 15 ..............................................169
California Energy Commission
battery charging testing
instructions .........................................170
Limited warranty ....................................171
Technical specifications .....................173
DECT 6.0 digital technology .......173
Telephone operating range ........173
Redefining long range
coverage and clarity....................173
HD audio ..............................................173
Simulated full-duplex handset
and base speakerphones ..........173
Index
Index ............................................................174
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See page 11-13 for
easy instructions.
You must install and
charge the battery before
using the telephone.
STOP!
Installation
Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet
not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat
surface or vertically mounted on the wall (see page 15). For optimum range
and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line)
through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone
line cord and the telephone wall jack (see page 9). The filter prevents noise and
caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service
provider for more information about DSL filters.
Your product may be shipped with protective stickers covering the handset
and telephone base displays - remove them 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 and charger 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 a washing machine
or workbench.
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Getting started
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CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base
or charger.
/SPEA�ERSPEA�ER
Press to make or answer a home or cell call using the
speakerphone (page 52 or page 54).
Press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset
(page 59).
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While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly
to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number
before dialing or saving it in the directory.
Press and hold to set (page 43) or to dial your
voicemail number.
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HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a home call (page 52).
During a call, press to answer an incoming home call when
you receive a call waiting alert (page 53).
During message playback, press to call back the caller if the
caller’s number is available (page 129).
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REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last ten numbers dialed (page 65).
While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause
(page 86).
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Quick reference guide - handset
Softkeys (2)
Press to select the menu item displayed above the key
(page 4).
While in a menu, press to select an item, save an entry
or setting, cancel an operation, or back up to the
previous menu.
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CELL 1 /CELL 2
Press to make or answer a cell call (page 54).
During a cell call, press to answer an incoming CELL 1/2 call
when you hear a call waiting alert (page 55).
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TONE /a>A
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call if
you have pulse service (page 61).
While entering names, press to change the next letter to
upper or lower case.
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Quick reference guide - handset
QUIET# (pound key)
Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when
reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 100).
Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting screen,
or to deactivate QUIET mode (page 50).
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MUTE/DELETE
During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 60).
When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer
temporarily (page 60).
While reviewing the caller ID log, the directory or the redial
memory, press to delete an individual entry.
While predialing, press to delete digits.
During message or announcement playback, press to delete
the playing message or the recorded announcement.
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CID/VOLUME
Press CID to show caller ID log when the handset is not
in use (page 99).
Press to scroll down while in menus.
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor
to the left.
Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call
(page 59), or to decrease the message playback volume
(page 129).
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DIR/VOLUME
Press DIR to show directory entries when the handset is
not in use (page 90).
Press to scroll up while in menus.
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor
to the right.
Press to increase the listening volume when on a call
(page 59), or to increase the message playback volume
(page 129).
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OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up (page 52 or 54).
While in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up
to the previous menu, or exit the menu display; or
press and hold this button to exit to idle mode.
When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer
temporarily (page 60).
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase
the missed call indicator (page 98).
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Quick reference guide - handset
Using menus:
Press MENU to show the menu.
Press
CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.
Press SELECT to confirm or save changes to a highlighted menu item.
Press OFF/CLEAR or BAC� to cancel an operation, back up to the
previous menu, or exit the menu display.
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Handset
side view
PUSH TO TAL�
Press to initiate a one-to-one (page 78) or
one-to-group broadcast (page 80).
Press and hold to broadcast to a group of
system devices (page 80).
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Main menu
The selected menu
item is highlighted.
Feature menu
Play messages (page 128)
Answering sys (page 112)
Directory (page 86)
Caller ID log (page 99)
Intercom (page 72)
Call block (page 106)
Ringers (page 38)
Set date/time (page 40)
Caller ID annc (page 42)
Settings (page 41)
Web address (page 49)
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Menu
VOICE
Press to activate the voice-controlled
application of connected cell phone (page 34).
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Quick reference guide - telephone base
VOLUME
Press to adjust the volume
during message playback
(page 129).
Press to adjust the listening
volume during a call (page 59).
When the phone is not in use,
press to adjust the telephone
base ringer volume for all lines
(page 38).
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While reviewing a caller ID log
entry, press repeatedly to add or
remove 1 in front of the telephone
number before dialing or saving it
in a directory (page 100).
Press and hold to set (page 43) or
to dial your voicemail number.
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PTT/FLASH
Press to display the PTT menu to begin
a PTT call.
Press and hold to begin a one-to-group
broadcast when the telephone base is
not in use.
During a call, press to answer an
incoming home call when you receive a
call waiting alert (page 53).
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TONE /a>A
Press to switch to tone dialing
temporarily during a call if you have
pulse service (page 61).
While entering names, press to change
the next letter to upper or lower case.
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MUTE
During a call, press to mute
the microphone (page 60).
While the telephone base is
ringing, press to silence the
ringer temporarily (page 60).
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/HANDSET LOCATOR
Press the button to page all
system handsets (page 70).
VOICE
Press to activate the voice-controlled
application of connected cell phone
(page 34).
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Quick reference guide - telephone base
/S�IP
During message playback,
press to skip to the next
message (page 129).
/REPEAT
Press to repeat a message or
press twice to play the previous
message (page 129).
/PLAY/STOP
Press to play messages
(page 128).
Press to stop message
playback (page 129).
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X/DELETE
Press to delete the message currently
playing (page 129).
When the phone is not in use, press
twice to delete all previously reviewed
messages (page 130).
While reviewing the redial list, directory
or caller ID log, press to delete an
individual entry (pages 69, 95 and 103).
While entering names or numbers, press
to delete a digit or a character.
While predialing, press to delete
a digits (page 52).
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CELL 1/CELL 2
Press to make or answer a cell
call (page 54).
HOME (Speakerphone)
Press to make or answer
a home call (page 52).
Flashes quickly when
there is an incoming
home call.
Flashes slowly when a
home call is on hold.
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Quick reference guide - telephone base
CANCEL
While in a menu,
press to exit without
making changes or
press and hold to
return to idle mode.
Press and hold while
the telephone is not
in use to erase the
missed call indicator
(page 98).
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CALLER ID
Press to scroll down while
in a menu.
Press to review the caller
ID log when the telephone
is not in use (page 99).
While entering names or
numbers, press to move
the cursor to the left.
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DIRECTORY
Press to scroll up while in
a menu.
Press to show directory
entries when the
telephone is not in use
(page 90).
While entering names or
numbers, press to move
the cursor to the right.
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Softkeys (2)
Press to select the
menu item displayed
above the key.
While in a menu,
press to select an
item, save an entry
or setting, cancel an
operation, or back
up to the previous
menu.
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/ANSWER ON
Press to turn the answering
system on or off (page 117).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last 10
numbers dialed (page 65).
While entering numbers, press and hold
to insert a dialing pause (page 87).
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USB port
The standard size USB port in the telephone
base is used for charging your cell phones.
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Getting started
Using menus:
Press MENU in idle mode to show the main menu.
Press qCALLER ID or pDIRECTORY to scroll through menu items.
Press SELECT to confirm or save changes to a highlighted menu item.
Press CANCEL or BAC� to cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
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Quick reference guide - telephone base
Main menu
The selected menu item is highlighted.
Feature menu
Answering sys (page 112)
Directory (page 87)
Caller ID log (page 99)
Intercom (page 73)
Call block (page 107)
Bluetooth (page 21)
Ringers (page 38)
Set date/time (page 40)
Caller ID annc (page 42)
Settings (page 41)
Web address (page 49)
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Telephone base and charger installation
Install the telephone base and charger, as shown below.
The telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to change to
wall-mounting, see Installation options on page 15 for details.
Telephone base installation
Raise the antenna.
Plug the other end
of the telephone
line cord into the
telephone jack on
the back of the
telephone base.
Route the power adapter
cord through this slot.
Plug the small end of the
telephone base power
adapter into the power
adapter jack on the back
of the telephone base.
Plug the large end of the
telephone base power
adapter into a power
outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.
Plug one end of the
telephone line cord into
a telephone jack or a
DSL filter.
If you have DSL highspeed Internet service,
a DSL filter (not
included) is required.
Route the
telephone line cord
through this slot.
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Getting started
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
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.
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Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
Charger installation
Telephone base and charger installation
Getting started
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Battery installation and charging
Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the
screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). If necessary,
place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For
best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when
not in use. The battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging.
See the table on page 173 for battery operating times.
If the screen shows Place in charger and flashes, you need to charge the
handset without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the handset
enough charge to use the telephone for a short time. The following table
summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank, or
shows Place in charger
and (flashing).
Battery has no or very
little charge. The handset
cannot be used.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows
Low battery and
(flashing).
Battery has enough charge
to be used for a short time.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged,
place it in the telephone base or
charger when not in use.
1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label
THIS SIDE UP facing up, as indicated.
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps
every minute.
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Getting started
Battery installation and charging
3. Charge the handset by placing it face
forward in the telephone base or
charger. The CHARGE light on the
handset is on during charging.
2. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards
until it clicks into place.
CHARGE light
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model
BT183342/BT283342). To order, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268.
If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery
to prevent possible leakage.
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After you install your telephone or power returns
following a power outage, the handset and telephone
base will prompt you to set the date and time. For
instructions, see Set date/time on page 40. To skip
setting the date and time, press OFF/CLEAR on the
handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.
After the date and time setting is done or skipped, the
handset and the telephone base will prompt if you
want to set up the answering system. Press YES on
the handset or telephone base to start the answering
system setup via voice guide. For more details, see Voice
guide on page 118. To skip the setup, press NO, or
press OFF/CLEAR on the handset or CANCEL on the
telephone base.
Battery installation and charging
Start voice
guide to set
up Answering
system now?
YES
NO
NO
YES
Start voice
guide to set
up Answering
system now?
Set date
09/30/15
MM/DD/YY
K
S
BACK
NEXT
Set time
05:41 PMK
S
BACK
SAVE
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Getting started
Battery backup mode
Battery backup mode allows your telephone system to function in the
event of a power outage. The telephone system uses stored power from the
handset’s battery to operate.
To activate the mode
After the power goes out, if there is already a handset with
enough charge placed in the telephone base, the telephone
system enters battery backup mode automatically. That handset
screen shows Powering base... Don’t pick up. All other
handset screens show Battery backup mode.
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If there is no handset placed in the telephone base after the
power goes out, all handsets show Out of range OR no power
at base and Put HS on base to power base, alternately.
Place any handset with enough charge in the telephone base.
Its screen shows Powering base... Don’t pick up. All other
handset screens show Battery backup mode.
NOTE: A handset which does not have enough charge to power up
the base, its screen shows Out of range OR no power at base and
Not enough battery to power base, alternately, after the power goes
out. Find another system handset that has enough charge to activate
the mode.
Operation
During battery backup mode, the telephone base, answering system and all
Bluetooth related features will be disabled. The operating time is subject to
the battery level of the handset placed in the telephone base and the actual
usage. For optimal performance, we recommend that you do not use the
handset placed in the telephone base when this mode is on.
Using other system handsets (Recommended):
Operate the handsets the same way as usual, except the answering system
and all Bluetooth related features which will be disabled.
Using the handset placed in the telephone base:
To maximize the operating time, you are not advised to use this handset. If
you do have to use it, make sure you do not lift it from the telephone base.
All operations should be done with the handset placed in the telephone base.
In this case, calls can only be made and received using the speakerphone.
Put HS on base
to power base
BACK S
Out of range
OR no power
at base
ACK S
Powering base
...
Don’t pick up
MENU
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1. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. Unplug the telephone
line cord from the wall jack (or DSL filter).
2. Position the telephone base, as shown below. Insert the extended tabs
(marked B in the following illustration) of the wall-mount bracket into the
slots on the back of the telephone base. Push the telephone base down
until it is securely in place.
3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the
power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
4. Align the holes on the wall-mount bracket with the standard wall plate
and slide the wall-mount bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the
telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties,
if necessary.
Installation options
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your
telephone on a wall, follow the steps mentioned below, to connect the
telephone base with a standard dual-stud telephone wall-mounting plate. You
may need a professional to install the mounting plate.
Tabletop to wall-mount installation
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2
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Getting started
Installation options
Wall-mount to tabletop installation
1. Unplug the large end of the power adapter from the electrical outlet.
2. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie
them first. Slide the wall-mount bracket up and remove it from the wallmounting plate.
3. Unplug the telephone line cord or the DSL filter from the telephone wall
jack. Push the telephone base up and away from the wall-mount bracket
to detach it from the wall-mount bracket.
4. See Telephone base and charger installation on pages 9-10.
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Introducing Bluetooth
Your new AT&T CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/
CLP99556/CLP99586 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology
has the following features:
Pair up to 4 Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) with the
telephone base.
Connect a maximum of 2 Bluetooth enabled devices to make and receive
cell calls. Both devices can be active on a call at a time.
Connect a Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving home calls.
Conference any combination of cell and home call.
Make and receive calls using your cell phone service with your telephone
base or system handsets.
Download phonebook entries from your cell phone.
Ringtone share feature allows you to set your telephone to play your
IPhone® (iOS 4.1 or later) ringtone.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
After plugging in the telephone base, wait at least 20 seconds before
connecting a Bluetooth device. The screen shows Bluetooth system busy
if you try to connect too soon.
Refer to the user's manual of your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset
for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity.
Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (up to
30 feet) from the telephone base. Keep connected cell phones and
headsets within this range.
If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the CLP99286/
CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/CLP99586
cannot improve the reception. However, if there is a location in your house
with better reception, you can leave your cell phone at that location while
you use the CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/
CLP99556/CLP99586 cell line. For optimal performance, the cell phone
must be within 15 feet of the telephone base.
iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
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Bluetooth
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Introducing Bluetooth
If you experience poor sound quality, it may be caused by the distance
between your cell phone and the telephone base. To improve the
performance, place your cell phone closer to the telephone base (within
15 feet) and make sure that there are no physical obstacles such as large
furniture or thick wall in between.
Charge your cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base.
Your cell phone's battery discharges faster while it is connected to the
telephone base via Bluetooth wireless technology.
Monitor your cell phone's usage because minutes may be deducted from
your cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls, depending on the terms
of your plan.
Refer to the Bluetooth setup section (pages 21-33) to learn how to set up
your Bluetooth device. Refer to the Telephone operation section
(pages 52-70) on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new AT&T
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to
the Troubleshooting section (pages 146-160) if you experience difficulty
when using the telephone system.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Advanced American Telephones and its parent, VTech Holdings Limited, is under license. VTech Holdings
Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
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DECT 6.0
Cellular
signal
15 feet
Bluetooth
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Introducing Bluetooth
Connect to Cell
TM
application
If you are using Bluetooth-enabled cell phones with Android® OS 2.3 or
above, you can further extend the flexibility of your telephone system with
use of the free Connect to Cell application.
Connect to Cell comprises Caller ID manager and Alerts manager that help
integrate your cell phone with the AT&T telephone system.
Caller ID manager (Caller ID share) allows you:
To view your AT&T phone’s caller ID log on your Android cell phone;
To use your Android cell phone to call back or send messages to
individuals who have called your home line on the AT&T telephone;
To store callers’ names and numbers to your Android phone’s directory for
future use.
Alerts manager (Mobile notification) allows you to extend your Android
phone’s alerts to your AT&T telephone system. Your AT&T telephone will
notify you whenever you receive certain text messages, e-mails or social
media updates on your Android phone, so you will always be kept up to date.
To use Caller ID manager and Alerts manager, you must first
download Connect to Cell to your Android cell phone using
the Google Play® Store app. Scan the QR code on the right to
download the application.
Connect to Cell
TM
is a trademark of Advanced American Telephones.
Android® and Google Play® are registered trademarks of Google Inc.
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Bluetooth
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Glossary of terms
Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar
with using your Bluetooth devices and your new AT&T telephone system.
Active devices - the Device list has two active slots for two cell phones, or
one cell phone and one headset. When a device in the list is active, it will
have a D1: or D2: in front of the device name. In order to use a Bluetooth
device on a call, it must be in an active slot and be connected.
Bluetooth cell phone - refers to a mobile Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone.
CELL line - the telephone line associated with your cell phone service.
On your CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/
CLP99556/CLP99586, press CELL 1 or CELL 2 on the handset, or
press CELL 1 or CELL 2 on telephone base to use the cell line.telephone base to use the cell line.
Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to the CLP99286/CLP99386/
CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/CLP99586, it is placed in
an active slot and automatically connected. When a device is connected, a 1
and/or 2 will display after on the handset and telephone base screen. Also,
the CELL 1 and/or CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base will be on.
If a device loses its connection to the telephone base, it must be reconnected
before you can use the device with the telephone system.
Device list - The list of devices that have been paired to the telephone. You
can pair up to 4 Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets).
Disconnected - when a device is disconnected, 1 and/or 2 displays
after on the handset and telephone base screen. The CELL 1 and/or
CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base is/are off.
Discoverable mode - before a Bluetooth enabled device can be paired, it
must be set to this mode. When pairing your cell phone, the telephone base
is set to this mode. Depending on the cell phone manufacturer, this mode is
sometimes referred to as Find Me or Visibility.
Paired devices - The Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets)
that have shared registration information with the telephone base. A total
of four Bluetooth enabled devices can be paired to the telephone base.
However, only two paired devices can communicate with the base at a time.
Pairing - sometimes referred to as bonding. The process of sharing
registration information between two Bluetooth enabled devices. Your
Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset must first be paired to the
telephone base in order to use it with this telephone system.
PIN - by default, the PIN is 0000 for the telephone base and for most Bluetooth
devices. PIN information may be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before
they can be used. This is also known as a Passkey or Passcode.
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth setup
To use a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone with your telephone, you must
first pair and connect your Bluetooth cellular phone with the telephone
base. Then, the CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/
CLP99556/CLP99586 can be used to make or answer calls on the cell
phone line.
Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (up to 30 feet).
When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone or Bluetooth headset to the
telephone base, keep the device within 15 feet of the telephone base for
optimal performance.
Add a cell phone
Before you begin, make sure that you have cellular coverage and your
Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth
device. Refer to your cell phone user’s manual to learn how to search for or
add new Bluetooth devices.
To pair and connect a cell phone:
1. Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode to
enter the main menu.
2. Press qCALLER ID or pDIRECTORY to highlight
Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT to choose Add device.
4. Press SELECT to choose Add cellular. The screen
displays Please wait... followed by 1. If cell is
connected to BT device, please disconnect it.
If there are already 4 paired devices on the list, the
4th one on the list will be automatically removed,
regardless of whether the pairing of the new device
is successful or not.
If there are already 2 active devices on the list
with prefix D1: or D2:, the telephone base shows
Cell Phone X is deactivated for adding a new device
(Cell Phone X represents the device name of the
active cell phone).
5. Press NEXT. The screen displays 2. Place cell phone next to base.
All devices that are connected to the telephone base are disconnected
until the pairing process completes.
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BLUETOOTH
Add device
Device list
Download dir
p
q
SELECT
BACK
ADD DEVICE
Add cellular
Add headset
p
q
BACK SELECT
Set cell to
search base:
AT&T DECT 6.0
PIN:0000
Caller ID log
Intercom
Call block
Bluetooth
SELECT
BACK
p
q
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth setup
6. Press NEXT to turn on the telephone base discoverable mode. The screen
displays Set cell to search base: AT&T DECT 6.0 PIN: 0000. Promptly
turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone and search for or add
new devices.
7. Once your cell phone finds your AT&T phone (AT&T DECT 6.0), press the
appropriate key on your cell phone to continue the pairing process.
Your cell phone may require a passcode. In this case, the telephone
base displays Check cellular. ENTER PASS CODE. Enter the cell phone
passcode (typically 0000) into the telephone base and press SET.
Enter the PIN of the telephone base (the default PIN is 0000) into your
cell phone to continue the pairing process, if required. The telephone
base displays Adding Cell Phone Y (Cell Phone Y represents the device
name of your cell phone).
8. When a device is successfully connected, the telephone base displays Cell
Phone Y is added and connected to base and the corresponding status
icon ( 1 or 2) displays (Cell Phone Y represents the device name of
your cell phone). The corresponding device light on the telephone base
(CELL 1 or CELL 2/HEADSET ) turns on.
If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible
with your CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/
CLP99556/CLP99586. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at
www.telephones.att.com/bluetooth.
NOTES:
The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.
The steps for the pairing process may vary for different cell phones. If this happens, follow
the prompts on your cell phone and your CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/
CLP99546/CLP99556/CLP99586 to complete the pairing process.
Refer to the user’s manual of your cell phone on how to search for or add a new
Bluetooth device.
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Bluetooth setup
Add a headset
Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled headset is not
connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your headset user’s
manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.
To pair and connect a headset:
1. Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode to
enter the main menu.
2. Press qCALLER ID or pDIRECTORY to highlight
Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
3. Press SELECT to choose Add device.
4. Press qCALLER ID or pDIRECTORY to highlight
Add headset, then press SELECT. The screen
displays If headset is connected to cell, please
disconnect it.
If there are already 4 paired devices on the
device list, the 4th one on the list will be
automatically removed, regardless of whether the
pairing of the new device is successful or not.
If there is another headset already active, the
screen will show
Only the BT headset in slot 2
can be ready for connection
and then
Headset X is deactivated for adding a new
device (Headset X represents the device name of
the active Bluetooth headset).
5. Press NEXT. The screen displays Pls set headset
to discoverable mode. Set your headset to
discoverable mode (refer to the user’s manual of
your headset), then press NEXT.
All devices that are connected to the telephone
base are temporarily disconnected.
6. The screen displays Searching for Bluetooth
headsets....
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Caller ID log
Intercom
Call block
Bluetooth
p
q
SELECT
BACK
BLUETOOTH
Add device
Device list
Download dir
p
q
SELECT
BACK
ADD DEVICE
Add cellular
Add headset
p
q
BACK SELECT
Pls set headset
to discoverable
mode
NEXT
BACK
Searching
for Bluetooth
headsets...
FOUND DEVICES
Headset Y
Headset Z
BACK SELECT
p
q
Bluetooth
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Bluetooth setup
7. When the screen displays the found devices, press
qCALLER ID or pDIRECTORY to highlight your headset, if
necessary, then press SELECT.
Enter the PIN of your headset, if required. The PIN
for most Bluetooth devices is 0000 (refer to the
user’s manual of your headset), then press NEXT.
8. The screen displays Adding Headset Y when the base
is connecting to your headset (Headset Y represents
the device name of your Bluetooth headset).
9. When a device is successfully connected, the telephone base displays
Headset Y is added and connected to base and the corresponding
status icon 2 (Headset Y represents the device name of your Bluetooth
headset). You hear a confirmation tone. The corresponding light on the
telephone base CELL 2/HEADSET turns on.
If you have trouble pairing your headset, it may not be compatible
with your CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/
CLP99556/CLP99586. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at
www.telephones.att.com/bluetooth.
NOTES:
The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.
When a connected headset is charging, it may disconnect from the telephone base and the
CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base turns off. For some headset models, you may
need to turn on the headset and reconnect it to the telephone base again.
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Adding
Headset Y
Headset Y
is added
and connected
to base.
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