AT&T SL81208, SL81108 User Manual

User’s manual

SL81108/SL81208

DECT 6.0 cordless

telephone with caller ID/call

waiting

Congratulations

on your purchase

of this AT&T product.

Before using this AT&T product, please

read the Important safety information

on pages 51-53 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.

Model #: SL81108 (single handset)/SL81208 (two handsets)

Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone

Serial #:

Purchase date:

Place of purchase:

Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone base.

Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service.

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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 caller ID/call

waiting

Your telephone contains the following items.

User's manual Quick start guide

Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed (1 for SL81208)

Belt clip for cordless handset (1 for SL81108) (2 for SL81208)

Cordless handset (1 for SL81108) (2 for SL81208)

Battery for cordless handset (1 for SL81108) (2 for SL81208)

Telephone base with mounting bracket, telephone line cord and power adapter installed

Battery compartment cover (1 for SL81108) (2 for SL81208)

User’s manual

SL81108/SL81208 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/call waiting

Table of contents

Getting started

Quick reference guide

handset ............................................ 2

telephone base ............................ 3

Installation preparation .................. 4

Telephone base & charger

installation ...................................... 5

Battery installation & charging...7

Belt clip & optional headset ..............9

Mounting bracket procedure..........10

Handset settings

Handset settings ..............................17

Telephone operation

Handset operation ..........................22

Options while on calls ..................25

Intercom ...............................................28

Call transfer using intercom ......30

Directory

About the directory ........................32

Creating directory entries ...........33

Directory 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 ................................................54

Appendix H, FCC Part 15 ......56

Appendix I,

Limited warranty .........................57

Appendix J, Technical

specifications ................................60

Appendix K,

Troubleshooting ..........................61

Index ...................................................68

Getting started

Quick reference guide - handset

CHARGE indicator

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

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 down while in menus. While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press to view redial memory (page 26). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 33).

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or answer a call. During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (page 25).

SPEAKER

Press to turn on the handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use (page 22).

MENU/SELECT

Press to display the menu. While in the menu, press to

select an item or save an entry or setting.

DELETE/MUTE

During a call, press to mute microphone (page 26). While reviewing the caller ID history, press to delete an individual entry, or press and hold to clear the caller ID history (page 42). While predialing, press to delete digits (page 22).

VOLUME

Press on the side of the handset to adjust listening volume when on a call. Press to adjust ringer volume when in idle mode.

OFF/CLEAR

During a call, press to hang up. While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

INT

Press to begin an intercom conversation or to transfer a call (pages 28-31).

Getting started

Quick reference guide - telephone base

Feature menu

The > symbol shows a highlighted menu item.

<DIRECTORY

CALL LOG

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.

Feature menu

DIRECTORY (page 35) CALL LOG (page 41) RINGER VOLUME (page 17) RINGER TONE (page 18) KEY TONE (page 18) LANGUAGE (page 19) CLR VOICE MAIL (page 20)

Using menus

Press or to scroll

through menu items. Press MENU/SELECT to

select or save changes to a highlighted menu item.

Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

VOICEMAIL indicator

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.

HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to make handsets beep so you can locate them (page 24).

Getting started

Installation preparation

You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.

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 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

STOP!

See page 7 for easy instructions.

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.

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 have 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 power

adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

4. Raise the antenna.

Power adapter

Telephone line cord

DSL filter (not included)

2. Plug the other end

of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack.

3. Make sure the

telephone line cord and power adapter cord are routed through the slots on the bracket.

Getting started

Telephone base & charger installation

Charger installation

Plug the power adapter

into an electrical outlet.

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

2. 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.

Getting started

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

Battery Pack

BT18433 / BT28433

2.4V 500mAh Ni-MH

WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR

PUNCTURE BATTERIES

MADE IN CHINA

THIS SIDE UP

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

Plug the battery securely into the connector inside the handset battery compartment, matching the color-coded label.

Step 2 Step 3

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.

Getting started

Battery installation & charging

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.

Getting started

Belt clip & optional headset

Removal

Installation

Snap the belt clip into the notches on both sides of 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 atvisit our website at

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Pull and unlock one flap from the notch first before detaching the whole belt clip from the handset.

Plug a 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of handset (beneath the small rubber flap).

Lift the rubber flap here.

Side of handset

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.

Figure 1. Cords removed from the routing slots

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

Getting started

Mounting bracket procedure

Desktop to wall mount installation

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

4. Tilt the top of the bracket away from you until it is resting on 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.

Upper keeper tabs

Figure 4. Upper keeper tab location

Getting started

Mounting bracket procedure

Desktop to wall mount installation

6. Slide the bracket away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs.

Figure 5. Upper keeper tab location

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

Getting started

Mounting bracket procedure

Desktop to wall mount installation

8. Raise the antenna.

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.

2. Place the telephone base on a flat surface with the antenna on the left side as shown in Figure 7.

Antenna

Figure 7. Wall mounting bracket location

Telephone operation

Mounting bracket procedure

Wall mount to desktop installation

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.

Upper keeper tabs

Figure 8. Upper keeper tab location

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. MakeAlign 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 9.

Lower keeper tabs

Figure 9. Lower keeper tab location

Telephone operation

Mounting bracket procedure

Wall mount to desktop installation

6. Slide the bracket away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs.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 theRoute the telephone line cord and the power adapter through the slots on the bracket.

Handset settings

DIRECTORY CALL LOG

RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE

RINGER VOLUME

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.

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:

To cancel an operation, back up to the previous

menu or exit the menu display, press OFF/CLEAR. Press and hold OFF/CLEAR to return to idle mode.

Ringer volume

Using this menu, you can set the ringer volume level (1-6), 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.

Use DIR / CID to scroll to

>RINGER

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, press the VOLUME buttons on the right side of the handset to change the ringer volume.

VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT.

NOTE: The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume of intercom calls (pages 28-29) and the paging tone for the handset locator feature (page 24). If the handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and paging.

Handset settings