AT&T TL71308 User Manual
User’s manual
TL71108/TL71208/TL71308
5.8 GHz 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 55-57 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 #: TL71108 (single handset)/TL71208 (two handsets)/
TL71308 (three handsets)
Type: 5.8 GHz 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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AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P. d/b/a
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Parts checklist
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship
your telephone for warranty service.
Your telephone package includes the following items.
User’s manual
TL71108/TL71208/TL71308
5.8 GHz cordless
telephone with caller ID/
call waiting
Quick start guide
TL71108/TL71208/TL71308
5.8 GHz cordless
telephone with caller ID/
call waiting
User's manual Quick start guide
Charger for cordless handset
(One for TL71208)
(Two for TL71308)
Cordless handset
(One for TL71108)
(Two for TL71208)
(Three for TL71308)
Battery for cordless handset
(One for TL71108)
(Two for TL71208)
(Three for TL71308)
Telephone base with
mounting bracket
installed
Battery compartment cover
(One for TL71108)
(Two for TL71208)
(Three for TL71308)
telephone base
Power adapter for
handset charger
(One for TL71208)
(Two for TL71308)
Belt clip for cordless handset
(One for TL71108)
(Two for TL71208)
(Three for TL71308)
Telephone line cordPower adapter for
User’s manual
TL71108/TL71208/TL71308
5.8 GHz cordless
telephone with caller ID/
call waiting
Table of contents
Getting started
Quick reference guide ......................2
Installation preparation ...................4
Telephone base installation ...........5
Charger installation ........................... 6
Battery installation & charging ....7
Belt clip & optional headset ...............9
Installation options ................................10
Telephone operation
Handset operation ...........................14
Options while on calls ................... 17
Chain dialing ...................................... 19
Intercom ............................................... 20
Call transfer using intercom ....... 21
Handset settings .............................. 22
Directory
Directory ...............................................27
New directory entries .................... 28
Directory review ............................... 30
Directory search ............................... 31
To dial, delete or
edit entries ...................................... 32
Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation .......................... 33
Caller ID history ................................36
Appendix
Screen icons and alert tones ........38
Indicator lights .............................................39
Handset display screen
messages .............................................40
Adding and registering
handsets ...............................................42
Replacing a handset .......................44
Troubleshooting ................................ 46
Maintenance ....................................... 54
Important safety information .....55
FCC Part 68 and ACTA .................. 58
FCC Part 15.........................................60
Limited warranty .............................. 61
Technical specifications ................64
Index .......................................................65
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Getting started
Quick reference guide
Handset
CHARGE
On when the handset is
charging in the telephone
base or charger.
CID
Press to display caller ID
information (page 36).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer
a call.
During a call, press to
receive an incoming call
if call waiting is activated
(page 17).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to view redial
memory (page 15).
While entering numbers,
press and hold to insert a
dialing pause (page 28).
MUTE/REMOVE
During a call, press to
mute microphone
(page 18).
While reviewing the caller
ID history, press to delete
an individual entry, or
press and hold to clear the
caller ID history (page 37).
While predialing, press to
delete digits (page 14).
SPEAKER
Press to turn on the
handset speakerphone.
Press again to resume
normal handset use
(page 14).
Press or to scroll up
or down while in menus.
While entering names or
numbers, press or to
move the cursor to the left
or right.
MENU/SELECT
Press to enter the menu.
While in the menu, press to
select an item or save an
entry or setting.
DIR
Press to display directory
entries (page 30).
VOLUME
Press on the side of the
handset to adjust listening
volume. Each press of
the button increases or
decreases the volume.
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 20-21).
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Getting started
Quick reference guide
Handset
Feature menu
The >
symbol
shows a
highlighted
menu item.
Telephone base
IN USE
On when handset is in
•
use, or when you are
registering a handset.
Flashes when another
•
telephone is in use
on the same line, or
you are deregistering
handset(s) from the
telephone base.
Flashes quickly when
•
there is an incoming
call.
<DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
Feature menu
DIRECTORY (page 27)
CALL LOG (page 33)
RINGER VOLUME (page 22)
RINGER TONE (page 23)
KEY TONE (page 24)
LANGUAGE (page 24)
CLR VOICE MAIL (page 25)
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.
VOICEMAIL
Flashes when you
have new voicemail.
Voicemail is offered by
your telephone service
provider.
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to initiate beeping
to locate misplaced
handsets (page 16).
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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 install a DSL filter between the telephone
base and the telephone wall jack (see page 5). 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 pages 7-8
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.
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Getting started
Telephone base installation
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL)
through your telephone lines, you must install 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.
Install the telephone base as shown below.
1. Plug the small
end of the larger
power adapter into
the power jack at
the bottom of the
telephone base.
DSL filter (not included),
required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
5. Plug the other end
of the telephone
line cord into a
telephone jack.
Telephone
line cord
Telephone wall jack
2. Plug one end of the
telephone line cord
into the telephone
jack at the bottom of
the telephone base.
3. Route cords
through slots.
4. Plug the large end
of the larger power
adapter into a power
outlet not controlled
by a wall switch.
Power
adapter
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Getting started
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.
2. Plug the large end
of the smaller power
adapter into a power
outlet not controlled
by a wall switch.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter,
1.
visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
2. 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-thetable or cabinet outlet.
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Getting started
THIS SIDE UP
WARNING:DO NOT BURN OR
PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
Battery Pack
BT5633/BT6823
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
THIS SIDE UP
WARNING:DO NOT BURN OR
PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
Battery Pack
BT5633/BT6823
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
THIS SIDE UP
WARNING:DO NOT BURN OR
PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
Battery Pack
BT5633/BT6823
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
THIS SIDE UP
WARNING:DO NOT BURN OR
PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
Battery Pack
BT5633/BT6823
3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH
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
additional 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 and three
days of standby time.
If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately four minutes to charge
the handset before it can resume screen display. The screen will continue to
display LOW BATTERY until the battery has charged for approximately one
hour.
Step 1
Plug the battery
securely into the plug
inside the handset
battery compartment,
matching the colorcoded label.
Step 2
Insert the supplied
battery with the label
THIS SIDE UP facing up
as indicated.
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Step 3
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 the handset face
up in the telephone base or in the additional
charger. The CHARGE light will be on when
charging.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the battery supplied with this product. To order a replacement or spare battery (AT&T
model 27910, part number 89-0099-00-00) or equivalent, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268.
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Getting started
Belt clip & optional headset
To attach the
belt clip:
Snap the belt clip
into the retaining
tabs on both sides
of the handset as
shown in the figure.
To remove the belt
clip:
Gently lift either of the
belt clip retaining tabs,
shown in the figure,
outwards to remove
the belt clip from the
handset.
For handsfree headset conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm
headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm
headset. To purchase a headset, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268.
Lift the rubber
flap here.
Plug a 2.5 mm
headset into the
jack on the side
of the handset.
Side of handset.
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WALL
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Getting started
Installation options
NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions.
The telephone base comes with the mounting bracket already installed for
desktop use. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting
plate with mounting studs is required. This mounting plate with studs may be
available for purchase from many handware or consumer electronics retailers
and may require professional installation.
Desktop to wall mount installation
To install the telephone base in the wall mount position, make sure that you
unplug all cords connected to the telephone base before you begin.
1. Push the top of the bracket
towards the back of the
telephone base.
With the top of the bracket
pushed up against the
telephone base, the WALL
labels will match.
Push down firmly on the
bracket until it clicks into
place.
Side view
Desk mode
Wall mode
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Getting started
DESK
DESK
DESK
DESK
WALL
DESK
DESK
DESK
DESK
WALL
Installation options
Desktop to wall mount installation (continued)
2. Plug the telephone line cord and power adapter into the telephone base.
Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord, and secure them with
a twist tie before placing them in the bracket channels.
DSL filter (not included),
required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
3. Place the bundled
telephone line cord
and power adapter
cord into the cavity
under the telephone
base as shown on the
right.
4. Plug the power adapter and telephone line cord into the wall outlets, then
align the mounting studs on the telephone outlet plate with the mounting
holes on the bracket.
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Getting started
DESKDESK
DESKDESK
Installation options
Wall mount to desktop installation
To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop
position.
1. Make sure that you unplug the power adapter and telephone line cord
from the wall outlets before you begin.
2. Untie the bundled telephone line cord and power adapter cord, and remove
them from the telephone base.
3. Push the bottom of the
bracket down towards the
back of the telephone base.
With the bottom of the
bracket pushed down against
the telephone base, the
DESK labels will match.
Push down on the bracket
until it clicks into place.
Side view
Wall mode
Desk mode
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Wall mount to desktop installation (continued)
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone base and telephone wall
jack, then plug the power adapter plug into the telephone base and an
electrical wall outlet not controlled by a wall switch (see page 5) and place
the cords in the bracket channels.
Telephone
line cord
DSL filter (not included),
required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
Telephone
wall jack
Power adapter
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Telephone operation
PHONE 0:00:30
NOTE:
Pressing
PHONE/FLASH to
access services from
your local telephone
service provider will
not affect the
elapsed time.
Elapsed
time
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 to the
telephone base or charger.
The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk
(in hours, minutes and seconds).
On-hook dialing (predialing)
• Enter the telephone number. Press
MUTE/REMOVE or OFF/CLEAR to make
corrections as you enter the phone number.
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial.
Elapsed
time
SPEAKER 0:00:30
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.
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Telephone operation
REDIAL
555-1234
Handset operation
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 OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the
telephone base or charger.
Auto off
A call will be ended automatically when you put the
handset in the telephone base or charger.
Last number redial
To view the five most recently dialed numbers:
• Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most
recently called number (up to 30 digits).
• Press , or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly 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 dial
the displayed number.
–OR–
• Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER then
REDIAL/PAUSE to call the most recently called
number (up to 30 digits).
Press MUTE/REMOVE to delete the displayed
number from the redial memory.
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Telephone operation
**PAGING**
Handset operation
Handset locator
The handset locator feature is useful if you
misplace a handset.
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).
NOTE: When paging, if you press OFF/CLEAR or
MUTE/REMOVE on a handset, the ringer of the handset
will be silent but the handset locator feature will not
be canceled.
To stop the paging tone:
• Press PHONE/FLASH, SPEAKER, or any dial
pad key (0-9, *, or #) on the handset(s).
–OR–
• Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone
base.
NOTE: The handset ringer volume also determines the
level of the paging tone. If the handset ringer volume
level is set to off, that handset will be silent for all calls
and paging (page 22).
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Telephone operation
Options while on calls
Volume control
Press the VOLUME keys on the side of the
handset to adjust listening volume. Each press of
the button increases or decreases the volume.
Volume
control
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 answer the new call. You can
press PHONE/FLASH at any time to switch back
and forth between the calls.
Multiple handset use (not for model TL71108)
If you would like to join an ongoing 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 (not an intercom) call.
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Telephone operation
NOTE: You cannot
press OFF/CLEAR
to exit redial,
directory or caller
ID access without
ending the call.
Options while on calls
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/REMOVE to silence the
microphone. When mute is on, the handset
screen will show MUTED for a few seconds
and the MUTE icon will be shown until mute
is turned off.
To un-mute the call:
• Press MUTE/REMOVE again and resume
speaking. When mute is turned off,
MICROPHONE ON will display temporarily on
the handset screen.
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