AT&T CRL81112, CRL81212 Quick Start Manual

Telephone base installation

If you have DSL
high-speed Internet
service, a DSL
filter (not included)
is required. The
DSL filter must be
plugged into the
telephone wall jack.

This quick start guide provides you with basic instructions only.
For more complete instructions, refer to your Abridged user’s
manual provided in the package, or see the online Complete
user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals.

Plug the power
adapter into an
electrical outlet
not controlled by
a wall switch.

Charger installation

Battery installation

Install the battery as shown below. Charge your handset(s) before initial use.

The battery is fully charged after 10 hours of continuous charging.

Quick start guide

CRL81112/CRL81212

Plug the telephone
base power adapter
into an electrical
outlet not controlled
by a wall switch..

Route the
cords through
the slots.

Plug one end of
the telephone
line cord into a
telephone jack or
a DSL filter.

3. Charge the handset by
placing it face forward
in the telephone base
or charger.

Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342).

Raise the
antenna.

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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 [phone].
In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

Quick reference guide

Handset
side view

Initial settings

We recommend you program your telephone system before use.

The followi ng are a few examples of comm on features to set before using
the telephon e. Refer to the Han dset settings in the Abridged user’s man ual
or the online Comp lete user’s manual fo r detailed instructions on setti ng all
telephone fe atures.

Set date/time

Set the date/time before using the telephone.

1. MENU -> q or p -> Set date/time -> SELECT.

2. Enter the month, day and year using the dialing keys -> SELECT.

3. Enter the hour and minute using the dialing keys.

4. q or p to choose AM or PM -> SELECT.

Handset ringer volume

You can set the rin ger volume level to one of the six levels or turn the
ringer off.

1. MENU -> q or p -> Ringers -> SELECT.

2. SELECT to select Ringer volume.

3. q or p to choose the desired level -> SELECT.

Language

If you have accidentally changed the screen display language and want to
switch it back to English, follow the steps below.

MENU in idle mode -> enter-> enter 364#.•

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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.

2. Align the cover flat
against the battery
compartment, then
slide it upwards
until it clicks into
place.

Telephone
base

IN USE indicator

On when the handset is in use.
On when a handset is being

registered.
Flashes when there is an incoming

call or when handsets are being
deregistered.

Flashes when another telephone is
in use on the same line.

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HANDSET LOCATOR

While the telephone is idle, press
to page all handsets.

Press and hold to begin handset
deregistration.

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Telephone operation

Operation Steps

Making a call

Press PHONE or /SPEA�ERSPEA�ER -> Enter the telephone
number.

On-hook dialing
(predialing)

Enter the telephone number -> Press PHONE or

/SPEA�ERSPEA�ER to call.

Answering a call

Press PHONE or /SPEA�ERSPEA�ER, or press any dialing key
(0-9, TONE or #).

Ending a call

Press OFF or return the handset to the telephone base
or charger.

Speakerphone

During a call, press /SPEA�ERSPEA�ER to switch between
handsfree speakerphone and normal handset use.

Redial Press REDIAL repeatedly to select the desired entry

-> PHONE or /SPEA�ERSPEA�ER to call.

Volume control

Press VOLUMEq to decrease or press VOLUMEp to
increase the listening volume during a call.

Call waiting

(Requires subscription
from telephone
service provider)

Press FLASH to put current call on hold and to take the
new call; press again to switch back and forth between
calls.

Battery Pack

BT183342 2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH

WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR

PUNCTURE BATTERIES

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Plug the power cord and telephone
line cord into the jacks.

qCID/VOLUME

Show caller ID history.

Scroll down in menus.

Move cursor to the left when

entering names or numbers.

Decrease listening volume when

on a call.

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MUTE/DELETE

Mute the microphone during a call.

Delete the displayed entry while in the

directory, call log or redial list.

Delete digits or characters when using

the dialing keys.

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PHONE/FLASH

Make or answer a call.

Answer a call waiting call during

a call.

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/SPEA�ERSPEA�ER

Switch between the speakerphone
and handset.

pDIR/VOLUME

Show directory entries.

Scroll up in menus.

Move cursor to the right when

entering names or numbers.

Increase listening volume when

on a call.

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SELECT/MENU

Show the menu.

Select an item or save an entry

or setting while in the menu.

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OFF/CANCEL

Hang up a call.

Press to cancel an operation,
back up to the previous menu,
or exit the menu display, or
press and hold to return to
idle mode.

Press and hold in idle mode to
erase the missed call indicator.

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REDIAL/PAUSE

Press repeatedly to view the last

10 numbers dialed.

Press and hold to insert a dialing

pause while entering numbers.

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Press repeatedly to add or
remove 1 in front of the call log
entry before dialing or saving it
to the directory.

Press and hold to set or dial your
voicemail number.

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TONE

Press to switch to tone dialing
temporarily during a call if you have
pulse service.

Handset

AUDIO ASSIST

®

Voices will sound louder and
clearer when you press
AUDIO ASSIST® while you are
on a call using the handset.

CHARGE indicator

On when the handset is charging
in the telephone base or charger.

EQ

Change the audio quality to best
suit your hearing.

Audio Assist® is a registered trademark of Advanced American Telephones.

QUIET # (pound key)

Press repeatedly to display
other dialing options when
reviewing a caller ID log entry.

Press and hold to enter the
QUIET mode setting screen, or
to deactivate QUIET mode.

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For more detailed instructions, please refer to the Abridged user’s manual
provided in your package, or for a full set of installation and operation
instructions, refer to the online CRL81112/CRL81212 DECT 6.0 cordless

telephone with caller ID/call waiting Complete user’s manual at

www.telephones.att.com/manuals.

For customer service or product information, visit our website at

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial
1 [phone].

© 2012 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved.

AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to

Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219.

Printed in China. Issue 1 AT&T 02/12.

Caller ID

This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service providers.
The telephone s tores caller ID i nformation for th e last 50 incom ing calls in t he
telephone base. This informati on is common to all handsets.

Missed call indicator

When a handset is in idle mode and has new or missed calls, its screen shows
XX Missed calls.

You can erase the missed call indicator either by reviewing the call log one by
one, or by pressing and holding CANCEL on the handset in idle mode.

Review and dial a number in the call log

1. CID in idle mode -> q or p to scroll through the list.

2. PHONE or /SPEA�ER to call when the desired entry is displayed.

Directory

The directory can store up to 50 entries, which are shared by all system handsets.

Operation Steps

Adding an entry 1. MENU.

2. q or p -> Directory -> SELECT.

3. q or p -> Add contact -> SELECT.

4. Enter a telephone number up to 30 digits -> SELECT.

5. Enter a name up to 15 characters -> SELECT.

Searching/dialing
an entry

1. DIR in idle mode.

2. Press q or p to browse through the directory, or press
the dialing keys (0-9) to start a name search.

3. Press PHONE or /SPEA�ER to call.

Audio Assist® is a registered trademark of Advanced American Telephones.