AT&T TL86109, TL86009 User Manual

User’s manual

TL86009

DECT 6.0 expansion handset for use with AT&T model TL86109

corded/cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Congratulations

on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read Important safety information on pages 24-26. For complete instructions, please refer to the manual provided with your TL86109 telephone. For customer service or product information, please visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

Model #:	TL86009
Type:	DECT 6.0 expansion handset
Serial #:
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:

Both the model and serial numbers of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the charger.

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

Compatible with Hearing Aid T-Coil

T

TIA-1083

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 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.

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.

© 2010 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.

Parts checklist

Your telephone package contains the following items.

User’s manual

TL86009

DECT 6.0 expansion handset for use with AT&T model TL86109

corded/cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

User’s manual			Cordless handset	Charger for cordless
				handset with power
				adapter installed

Battery for	Battery compartment cover	Belt clip for
cordless handset		cordless handset

User’s manual

TL86009

DECT 6.0 expansion handset for use with AT&T model TL86109

corded/cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Table of contents
Getting started
Installation.......................................	1
Quick reference guide................	2
Charger installation.....................	5
Battery installation and
charging.............................................	6
Battery charging............................	8
Belt clip & optional headset...	9
Adding handset to your
telephone base
Adding and registering
handsets..........................................	10
Expand your telephone
system..............................................	11
Add and register a
handset......................................	11
Replace a handset......................	12
Appendix
Troubleshooting...........................	13
Maintenance..................................	23

Important safety
information....................................	24
Safety information................	24
Especially about corded
telephones................................	25
Precautions for users
of implanted cardiac
pacemakers..............................	26
Pacemaker patients.............	26
Especially about telephone
answering systems...............	26
FCC Part 68 and ACTA.............	27
FCC Part 15...................................	29
Limited warranty.........................	30
Technical specifications...........	33
DECT 6.0 digital
technology................................	33
Telephone operating
range...........................................	34
Extended range and
clarity..........................................	34

Getting started

Installation

You must install and charge the handset battery before using the cordless handset.

See pages 6-8 for easy instructions.

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

For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

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

Quick reference guide

Softkeys (2)

Press to select a menu item displayed above the key.

CHARGE light (blue ring around

DIR//VOL//CID)

On when the handset is charging in the charger.

DIR/ /VOL

Press to scroll up while in menus.

Press to increase the volume level during a call.

Press to show directory entries when the telephone is not in use.

While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the right.

CELL

Press to make or answer a cell call.

Flashes quickly when there is an incoming cell call.

Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold.

OFF/CLEAR

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

While entering names or numbers, press to delete a digit or a character.

During a call, press to hang up.

VOL/ /CID

Press to scroll down while in menus.

Press to decrease the volume level during a call.

Press to show the

caller ID history when the telephone is not in use.

While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor to the left.

Getting started

Quick reference guide

1

While reviewing a caller ID history entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory.

TONE

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

/SPEAKER

Press to turn on the handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use.

HOLD

Press to put a call on hold.

1LINE/FLASH/

2LINE/FLASH

Press 1 LINE/FLASH to make or answer a call on line 1. During a call, press to answer an incoming call on line 1 when you receive a call waiting alert.

Press 2 LINE/FLASH to make or answer a call on line 2. During a call, press to answer an incoming call on line 2 when you receive a call waiting alert.

#

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

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press to view the redial list.

While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.

Getting started

Quick reference guide

EQ

During an outside call, intercom call, message or announcement playback, press to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing.

HANDSET

L1)

L2)

CL)

MENU

PLAY MESSAGES
BACK	SELECT

Press the MENU softkey to enter the main menu which includes the following:

PLAY MESSAGES

ANSWERING SYS DIRECTORY CALL LOG INTERCOM RINGER SETTINGS WEBSITE

Getting started

Charger installation

Install the charger as shown below.

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1.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].

2.The power adapter is 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.

Getting started

Battery installation and charging

Install the battery as shown below.

Step 1

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

THIS SIDE UP facing up as indicated.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Charge the handset by placing it face up in the charger. The

CHARGE light is on when charging.

CHARGE light

Getting started

Battery installation and charging

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CLEAR.

SET DATE --/--/-- MM/DD/YY

SET

SET TIME --:-- --

SET

To replace the battery, press the tab and slide the battery compartment cover downwards. Lift out the old battery and disconnect it from the handset. Follow the instructions on page 6 to install and charge the new battery.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1.Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT184342/BT284342). To order, visit our website at

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].

In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

2.If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

Getting started

Battery charging

Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 33 for battery operating times.

If the screen shows Low battery, you need to charge the battery without interruption for at least 25 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			The battery has very little	Charge without
shows Place in charger.			or no charge. The handset	interruption until the
			cannot be used.	screen shows
				Low battery or
				HANDSET X (at least
				five minutes).
The screen shows			Battery has enough	Charge without
Low battery and			charge to be used for a	interruption until
flashes.			short time.	the screen shows
				HANDSET X (at least
				25 minutes).
The screen shows			Battery is charged.	To keep the battery
HANDSET X.				charged, place it in
				the charger when not
				in use.

NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps every minute.