AT&T SL82408, SL82308, SL82208 User Manual

User’s manual

SL82208/SL82308/SL82408

DECT 6.0 cordless

telephone/answering system

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 instructions

on pages 53-55 of this manual.

Please thoroughly read the user’s

manual for all the feature operation

and troubleshooting information you

need to install and operate your new

AT&T product. For customer service

or product information, please visit

our website at www.telephones.att.com

or call 1 (800) 222-3111.

In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

Model #: SL82208 (dual handset)/SL82308 (triple handset)/ SL82408 (quad handset)

Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system

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

Your new AT&T SL82208/SL82308/SL82408 telephone sytem includes:

User’s manual

SL82208/SL82308/SL82408

DECT 6.0 cordless

telephone/answering system

with caller ID/call waiting

User's manual Quick start guide

Charger for cordless handset (1 for SL82208) (2 for SL82308) (3 for SL82408)

Quick start guide

SL82208/SL82308/SL82408

DECT 6.0 cordless

telephone/answering system

with caller ID/call waiting

Cordless handset (2 for SL82208) (3 for SL82308) (4 for SL82408)

Battery for cordless handset (2 for SL82208) (3 for SL82308) (4 for SL82408)

Telephone base

Battery compartment cover (2 for SL82208) (3 for SL82308) (4 for SL82408)

Power adapter for telephone base

Power adapter for handset charger (1 for SL82208) (2 for SL82308) (3 for SL82408)

Belt clip for cordless handset (2 for SL82208) (3 for SL82308) (4 for SL82408)

Telephone line cord

User’s manual

SL82208/SL82308/SL82408

DECT 6.0 cordless

telephone/answering system

with caller ID/call waiting

Table of contents

Getting started

Quick reference guide ......................2

Installation ..............................................4

Telephone base and charger

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

Battery installation & charging ....6

Belt clip & optional headset ...............7

Telephone operation

Handset operation ..............................8

Options while on calls ................... 11

Intercom ............................................... 14

Intercom call transfer .................... 15

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

Directory

Directory ............................................... 22

New directory entries .................... 23

Directory review ...............................25

Directory search ............................... 26

To dial, delete or

edit entries ......................................27

Caller ID operation

Caller ID operation .......................... 28

To review the call log .................... 31

Answering system operation

Answering system operation......32

Day & time announcement ......... 33

Outgoing announcements ........... 34

Changing feature options ............ 35

Message playback............................36

Recording & playing memos ...... 37

Message counter displays ...........38

Answering system mode .............. 39

Remote access .................................. 40

Appendix

Screen icons, indicator

lights & tones ...................................41

Handset display screen

messages .............................................42

Troubleshooting ................................ 44

Operating range ............................... 52

Maintenance ....................................... 52

Important safety instructions ..... 53

FCC Part 68 and ACTA .................. 56

FCC Part 15.........................................58

Limited warranty ..............................59

Technical specifications ................ 62

Index ....................................................... 63

Getting started

Quick reference guide

Handset

DIR / CID

Press DIR to display directory entries (page 25). 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 information (page 31). 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 9). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 23).

PHONE/FLASH

Press to make or answer a call. During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (page 11).

SPEAKER

Press to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use (page 8).

MENU/SELECT

Press to display the menu. Once in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.

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.

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.

MUTE/DELETE

While on a call, press to mute microphone (page 12). While reviewing the call log, press to delete an individual entry, or press and hold to clear the caller ID log (page 31). While predialing, press to delete digits (page 8).

INT

Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call (pages 14-16).

Feature menu

> Shows a highlighted item

<DIRECTORY

CALL LOG

Feature menu

DIRECTORY ..............Page 22

CALL LOG ................. Page 28

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 modify a highlighted item.

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

Getting started

Quick reference guide

Telephone base

CHARGE

On when the handset is charging in the telephone base.

IN USE

• On when one of the handsets is in use or when the answering system is answering an incoming call.

• Flashes when another telephone is on the same line.

• Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call.

VOICEMAIL

Flashes when you have new voice mail. This service is provided by your local telephone company, (different from the answering system on the telephone base).

HANDSET LOCATOR

Press to initiate beeping to locate misplaced handsets (page 10).

SETUP

Press to hear setup options (page 35).

CLOCK

Press to review or set clock (page 33).

X/DELETE

Press to delete message currently playing; press and you will hear a voice prompt to direct you to press the button again to delete all old messages in idle mode (page 36).

/REPEAT

Press to repeat message; press twice to play previous message (page 36).

PLAY/STOP

Press to start or stop message playback (page

36).

MESSAGE COUNTER

Displays number of messages (or during playback, message number currently playing) (page 36).

ANNC

Press to review or record announcement; press again to quit (page 34).

RECORD

Press to record a memo (page 37) or after pressing ANNC to record an outgoing announcement (page 34).

ANSWER ON

Press to turn answering system on or off (page

39).

VOLUME

Press to adjust playback volume (page 36).

/SKIP

Press to skip message (page 36).

Getting started

Installation

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

Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset or base display, remove it before use.

Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not connected to a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface. For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a high and open location.

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.

STOP!

See page 6

for easy instructions.

Getting started

Telephone base and charger installation

Telephone base installation

1. Plug the small end of

the larger power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base.

5. Plug the large end of

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

Power adapter

Charger installation

1. Plug the small end of

the smaller power adapter into the jack on the underside of the charger, then route the cord through the slot as shown.

Telephone line cord

DSL filter (not included)

2. Plug one end of the tele-

phone line cord into the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base.

3. Route cords

through slots.

4. Plug the other end of

the telephone line cord into a telephone jack.

2. Plug the large end of the smaller power adapter into an electrical outlet.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

2. This power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

3. If you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), and you are experiencing interference during telephone conversations and/or your caller ID features are not functioning properly, install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL provider for a DSL filter.

Getting started

Battery installation & charging

Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls. 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 and three days of standby time.

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place the battery pack and wires inside the compartment.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Charge the handset, by placing the handset face up in the telephone base or in the additional charger. The CHARGE light will be on when charging.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. 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.

2. See the Troubleshooting section on page 44 for charging issues.

Getting started

Belt clip & optional headset

Removal

Installation

Snap belt clip into notches on both sides of handset.

For hand s-free telephone conversa tions, you can use any i ndus try 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 handset.

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

Lift the rubber flap here.

Side of handset

PHONE 00:00:30

Elapsed time

Telephone operation

Handset operation

Making a call

To make a call:

• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter

the telephone number.

To end a call:

• Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset in the

telephone base or charger.

NOTE:

Pressing

PHONE/FLASH to access services from your local telephone service provider will not affect the elapsed time.

Elapsed time

SPEAKER 00:00:30

On-hook dialing

• Enter the telephone number, then press

PH O N E/ FLASH o r S P E A KE R . P r e s s

MUTE/DELETE or OFF/CLEAR at any time to

make corrections as you are entering numbers.

The screen 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 pad key (0-9, * or #).

To end a call:

• Press the OFF/CLEAR or return the handset in

the telephone base or charger.

REDIAL

555-1234

Telephone operation

Handset operation

Auto off

A call will be terminated automatically by placing the handset in the telephone base or charger.

Last number redial

To view the dialed numbers:

• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently

called number (up to 32 digits).

• Press DIR / CID or REDIAL/PAUSE repeat-

edly to view up to five recently called numbers.

The handset will beep twice at the beginning and end of the list. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit.

To redial a number:

• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to redial

the displayed number.

–OR–

• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER then REDIAL/PAUSE to call the most recently called

number (up to 32 digits).

Press MUTE/DELETE to delete the displayed number from the redial memory.

Telephone operation

Handset operation

Handset locator

The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace a handset(s).

To start the paging tone:

• Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone

base. This starts the paging tone at the handset(s) for 60 seconds to help you locate the handset(s).

NOT E: When paging, if you press OFF/C LEAR or

MUTE/DELETE 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:

**PAGING**

• 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 to off, that handset will be silent for all calls and paging (page 17).

Volume control

Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Volume control

Press the VOLUME keys on the side of the hand-keys on the side of the hand- set to adjust listening volume. Each press of the button increases or decreases the volume.

NOTES:

1. All volume settings, (normal handset, speakerphone, and headset) are independent.

2. When the volume level has reached the minimum or maximum setting, you will hear two beeps.

Call waiting

If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone service provider, you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call. Press PHONE/FLASH to put your current call on hold and take the new call. You can press

PHONE/FLASH at any time to switch back and

forth between calls.

Multiple handset use

If a handset is already in use and you’d like to join the call, press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on another system handset.

Press OFF/CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger to exit the call. The call will not be terminated until all handsets hang up.

NOTE: A maximum of two handsets can be used at once

on an outside call.

Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Last number redial

While on a call, you can press REDIAL/PAUSE to review the most recently called number. To return to your call, press REDIAL/PAUSE. If you don't press

REDIAL/PAUSE within two seconds, the most recently

called number displayed will be dialed automatically.

NOTE: While on a call, only the most recently called number can be reviewed, and erasing the entry is not allowed. For more details about the redial memory, see page 9.

Mute

The mute function allows you to silence the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller will not be able to hear you.

To mute the call:

• Press MUTE/DELETE to silence the microphone. When mute is on, MUTED will display temporarily on the handset screen and MUTE will be shown until mute is turned off.

NOTE: You cannot

press OFF/CLEAR to exit redial, directory or caller ID access without ending the call.

To un-mute the call:

• Press MUTE/DELETE again and resume speaking. When mute is turned off, MICROPHONE ON will display temporarily on the handset screen.

Telephone operation

Options while on calls

Directory

Pat Williams

555-1234

CHRISTINE SMITH

908-555-0100

NEW

10:01

11/23

While on a call, you can press DIR to review the directory. To clear the entry from the display, press and hold OFF/CLEAR. To dial the displayed number, press

MENU/SELECT.

NOTE: While reviewing the directory on a call, editing anWhile reviewing the directory on a call, editing an entry is not allowed. For more details about the directory, see page 22.

Caller ID log

While on a call, you can press CID to review the caller ID log. To dial the displayed number, press

MENU/SELECT. To clear the entry from the display,

press and hold OFF/CLEAR.

NOTE: While reviewing the call log on a call, storing theWhile reviewing the call log on a call, storing the caller ID number in the directory is not allowed. For more details about the call log, see page 28.

Telephone operation

Intercom

Use the intercom feature for conversation between handsets.

Model SL82208

1. Press INT. The screen will show CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The destination handset will ring, and its screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

2. On the ringing destination handset, press

PHONE/FLASH, INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad

key (0-9, * or #) to answer the intercom call.

Models SL82308/SL82408

1. Press INT. The screen of the originating handset will show INTERCOM TO:.

2. Enter the handset number of the destination handset. The display will show CALLING HANDSET X. The destination handset will ring, and its screen will show HANDSET X IS CALLING.

3. On the ringing destination handset, press

PHONE/FLASH, INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad

key (0-9, * or #) to answer the intercom call.

NOTES:

1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the intercom call by pressing OFF/CLEAR or INT on the originating handset.

2. If the destination handset is not answered within 100 seconds or if it is in the directory or call log mode, or out of range, the originating handset will show the message UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN.

3. Pressing OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/DELETE will temporarily silence the intercom ringer.

To end the intercom call:

• Press OFF/CLEAR or INT on either handset.

-OR-

• Place either handset in the charger or telephone base.

Telephone operation

Intercom call transfer

Use the intercom feature to transfer an external call from one handset to another.

Model SL82208

1. During a conversation with an external call, press

INT. The external call is automatically placed on hold. The handset’s screen will show CALLING OTHER HANDSET. The destination handset will ring, and its screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING.

2. On the ringing destination handset, press

PHONE/FLASH, INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad

key (0-9, * or #) to answer the intercom call. You can now talk without the external caller hearing the conversation.

3. Press OFF/CLEAR on the originating handset

or place that handset in the telephone base or handset charger to complete the transfer. The originating handset’s screen will show CALL TRANSFERRED and the other handset will automatically be connected to the external call.

NOTES:

1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the transfer and return to the external call by pressing

OFF/CLEAR, PHONE/FLASH, or INT on the originating

handset.

2. If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, or if the other handset is in the directory or call log mode, or out of range, the originating handset will show UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and will automatically return to the external call.

3. You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call by pressing INT on the originating handset. The display will change between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE to indicate which party is active.

4. You can end the intercom call and return to the external call by pressing PHONE/FLASH on the originating handset.

Telephone operation

Intercom call transfer

Models SL82308/SL82408

1. During a conversation with an external call, press

INT. The external call is automatically placed

on hold and TRANSFER TO: is displayed on the screen.

2. Enter the destination handset number (1, 2, 3 or

4). The originating set’s screen will show CALLING HANDSET X. The destination handset will ring, and its screen will show HANDSET X IS CALLING.

3. On the ringing destination handset, press

PHONE/FLASH, INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad

key (0-9, * or #) to answer the intercom call. You can now talk without the external caller hearing the conversation.

4. Press OFF/CLEAR on the originating handset

or placing that handset in the telephone base or handset charger to complete the transfer. The originating handset’s screen will show CALL TRANSFERRED and the other handset will automatically be connected to the external call.

NOTES:

1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the transfer and return to the external call by pressing

OFF/CLEAR, PHONE/FLASH, or INT.

3. You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call by pressing INT on the originating handset. The display will change between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE to indicate which party is active.

4. You can end the intercom call and return to the external call by pressing PHONE/FLASH on the originating handset.

DIRECTORY CALL LOG

Telephone operation

Handset settings

Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works.

1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode 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 a ring volume level (1-

6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is turned off, the will appear on the handset screen.

To adjust the RINGER VOLUME:

RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE

RINGER VOLUME

1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the

feature menu.

Use DIR / CID to scroll to the >RINGER VOLUME menu, 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, press the VOLUME buttons on the right side of the handset to change ringer volume.

NOTE: The ringer volume level also determines the ringer levels of intercom calls (pages 14-16) and the paging tone when initiating the handset locator feature (page 10). If the handset ringer volume level is set to off, that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and paging.