AT&T TL96456, TL96276 Complete User's Manual

Complete user’s manual

TL96276/TL96456 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Congratulations

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

TIA-1083

on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information section on pages 160-162 of this manual. Please thoroughly read this Complete 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.

This telephone meets the California Energy Commission regulations for energy consumption. Your telephone is set up to comply with the energy–conserving standards right out of the box. No further action is necessary.

This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets and speakerphones. Visit www.telephones.att.com/accessories for a list of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones.

Model number: TL96276 (two handsets) TL96456 (four handsets)

Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Serial number: ____________________________________________________________

Purchase date: ____________________________________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________________________________

Both the model and serial numbers 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.

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.

© 2016 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

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Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :

BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)

WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :

DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.

NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.

Made in China / Fabriqué en chine CR1349

Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

Abridged user’s manual

TL96276/TL96456 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Quick start guide

TL96276/TL96456

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

Parts checklist

Your package cont ains:

Cordless hand set

• (2 for TL96276) (4 for TL96456) Charger with p ower adapter

• (1 for TL96276) (3 for TL96456) Telephone base

• Telephone line co rd

• Telephone base p ower adapter

•

Battery com partment cover

• (2 for TL96276) (4 for TL96456) Battery

• (2 for TL96276) (4 for TL96456) Wall-mount b racket

• Abridged us er’s manual

• Quick start g uide

•

Abridged user’s manual Quick start guide

Cordless handset (2 for TL96276) (4 for TL96456)

Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed (1 for TL96276) (3 for TL96456)

Telephone base

Battery for cordless handset (2 for TL96276) (4 for TL96456)

Battery compartment cover (2 for TL96276) (4 for TL96456)

telephone base

Telephone line cordPower adapter for

Wall-mount bracket

Complete user’s manual

TL96276/TL96456 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Table of contents

Getting started

Installation .....................................................1

Quick reference guide - telephone

base ................................................................... 2

Quick reference guide - handset ........6

Telephone base and charger

installation ..................................................... 9

Telephone base installation ............ 9

Charger installation ...........................10

Battery installation and charging .....11

Battery backup mode .............................14

To activate the mode .......................14

Operation ................................................14

Installation options ..................................15

Tabletop to wall-mount

installation .............................................15

Wall-mount to tabletop

installation .............................................16

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth ............................17

Connect to CellTM application .......19

Glossary of terms .....................................20

Bluetooth setup ........................................21

Add a cell phone ................................21

Add a headset ......................................23

Auto connection ..................................24

Bluetooth connection from

idle mode ................................................24

Device list and connection ............25

Review the device list ......................25

Connect/disconnect an active

device .......................................................25

Remove a device .................................26

Replace an active device ................27

Download directory ...........................28

Interruption to directory

download ................................................30

View the directory download

information ............................................30

Change PIN ............................................31

Cell ringer ...............................................31

Remote voice control .............................32

Activate remote voice control......33

Telephone settings

Handset and telephone base

settings ..........................................................35

Ringer volume ......................................36

Ringer tone ............................................37

LCD language .......................................38

Set date and time ...............................39

Caller ID announce ............................40

Set speed dial voicemail

number.....................................................41

Voicemail (visual message

waiting) indicator ................................42

Clear voicemail indicator/

indication ................................................42

Key tone ..................................................43

Use caller ID to automatically

set date and time ...............................44

Home area code ..................................45

Cell area code ......................................46

Dial mode ...............................................47

Web address .........................................47

QUIET mode ..........................................48

No line alert ..........................................49

Cell alert ................................................49

Telephone operation

Telephone operation...............................50

Make, answer or end a

home call ................................................50

Make, answer or end a cell call ....52

Silence the ringer ...............................53

Call waiting on the home line .....53

Call waiting on the cell line ..........53

Cell phone voicemail ........................54

Answer an incoming cell call

while on a home call ........................54

Answer an incoming home call

while on a cell call ............................55

Conference calls .......................................56

Conference home and cell calls ...56

Options while on calls ...........................58

Handset speakerphone ....................58

Volume control ....................................58

Mute ..........................................................59

Temporary tone dialing ...................59

Hold ...........................................................60

Equalizer ..................................................60

Chain dialing .........................................61

Redial..............................................................63

Last number redial .............................63

Dial a redial entry ...............................63

Insert the area code to

the redial number ...............................64

Save a redial entry to

the directory .........................................65

Delete a redial entry .........................66

Handset locator .........................................67

Multiple handset use

Join a call in progress ...........................68

Intercom ........................................................69

Initiate an intercom call ..................69

Answer an intercom call .................71

End an intercom call .........................71

Answer an incoming call

during an intercom call ...................72

Call transfer using intercom ...............73

Push-to-talk (PTT) ....................................76

Turn PTT incoming signal

on or off ..................................................76

PTT call to a single device .............77

PTT call to multiple devices ..........79

Answer a PTT call ...............................81

Change a one-to-one PTT call

to an intercom call ............................82

Answer an incoming call

during PTT ..............................................82

Make an outgoing call

during PTT ..............................................83

End or leave a PTT call ....................83

Getting started

Installation

You must install and charge

the battery before using the

cordless handset.

See pages 11-13 for easy instructions.

Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat surface or vertically mounted on the wall (page 15). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.

You may hear interference if your cellular phone is too close to the telephone base during a CELLULAR call. Make sure that your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone is within 15 feet of the telephone base in order to maintain a clear and consistent connection between your Bluetooth cell phone, telephone base and cell tower.

If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack (page 9). The filter prevents 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

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

Avoid placing the telephone base and charger too close to:

Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or other

•

cordless telephones.

Excessive heat sources.

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Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave

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ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.

Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.

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Excessive moisture.

•

Extremely low temperature.

•

Mechanical vibration or shock, such as on top of washing machine or

•

workbench.

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press repeatedly to view the last

•

10 numbers dialed (page 63). While entering numbers,

•

press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 50).

/HANDSET LOCATOR

Press the button

• to page all system handsets (page 67).

/VOLUME/

Press to adjust the volume during

• message playback (page 123).

Press to adjust the volume during

• a call (page 58).

When the phone is not in use, press

• to adjust the telephone base ringer volume for all lines (page 36).

MUTE

During a call, press to mute the

• microphone (page 59).

While the telephone base is ringing,

• press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 53).

While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press

• repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 97).

Press and hold to set (page 41) or dial your

• voicemail number.

QUIET # (pound key)

Press repeatedly to display other

• dialing options when reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 97).

Press and hold to enter the

• QUIET mode setting screen, or to deactivate QUIET mode (page 48).

TONE /a>A

Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily

• during a call if you have pulse service (page 59).

Switch between upper case and lower case

• while entering characters (page 86).

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

CANCEL

While in a menu, press to exit without

• making changes or press and hold to return to idle mode.

Press and hold while the telephone

• is not in use to erase the displayed messages (XX Missed calls, page 95).

CID

Press to scroll down while in a menu.

• Press to review the caller ID log when

• the telephone is not in use (page 96).

While entering names or numbers,

• press to move the cursor to the left.

CELL 1/ CELL 2/HEADSET lights

On when the telephone base

• is paired and connected with a Bluetooth device.

Flash alternately while

• pairing a Bluetooth device.

Flashes quickly when there

• is an incoming cell call.

Softkeys (2)

Press to select the menu item displayed above

• the key (page 5).

While in a menu, press to select an item or

• save an entry or setting, cancel an operation, or back up to the previous menu.

DIR

Press to scroll up while in a menu.

• Press to show directory entries when

• the telephone is not in use (page 89).

While entering names or numbers,

• press to move the cursor to the right.

CELL 1

Press to make, answer

• or end a cell call on CELL 1 line (page 52).

During a call, press to

• answer an incoming call on CELL 1 line when you hear a call waiting alert (page 53).

CELL 2

Press to make, answer

• or end a cell call on CELL 2 line (page 52).

During a call, press to

• answer an incoming call on CELL 2 line when you hear a call waiting alert (page 53).

HOME (Speakerphone)

Press to make or answer

• a home call using the speakerphone (page 50).

Flashes quickly when

• there is an incoming home call.

Flashes slowly when a

• home call is on hold.

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

X/DELETE

Press to delete the message currently playing

• (page 123).

When the phone is not in use, press twice to

• delete all previously reviewed messages (page 125).

While entering names or numbers, press to

• delete a digit or a character.

While reviewing the redial list, directory, caller

• ID log or call block list, press to delete an individual entry (pages 66, 93, 100 and 108).

While predialing, press to delete a digit

• (page 50).

/REPEAT

Press to repeat a message

• (page 123).

Press twice to play the previous

• message (page 123).

•

/SKIP

Press to skip to the next message (page 123).

/PLAY/STOP

Press to play messages

• (page 122).

Press to stop message

• playback (page 123).

PTT/FLASH

Press to display the PTT menu to

• begin a PTT call (page 78).

Press and hold to begin a

• one-to-group broadcast (page 80).

/ANS ON

Press to turn the answering system

• on or off (page 111).

VOICE

Press to activate the voice-controlled

• application of connected cell phone (pages 32-34).

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

Main menu

The selected menu item is highlighted.

Using menus

Press MENU in idle mode (when the telephone is not in use) to enter the

1. main menu.

Use CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.

2. Press SELECT to select or save the highlighted item.

-OR-

Press BACK or CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

Feature menu

Answering sys (page 109)

• Directory (page 84)

• Caller ID log (page 94)

• Intercom (page 69)

• Call block (page 102)

• Bluetooth (page 21)

• Ringers (page 36)

• Set date/time (page 39)

• Caller ID annc (page 40)

• Settings (page 38)

• Web address (page 47)

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Quick reference guide - handset

CHARGE light

On when the handset is charging in the telephone base

• or charger (page 12).

Softkeys (2)

Press to select the menu item displayed above the key (page 8).

• While in a menu, press to select an item or save an entry or

• setting, cancel an operation, or back up to the previous menu.

CELL 1 /

Press to make or answer a cell call (page 52).

• During a call, press to answer an incoming CELL 1/2 call

• when you hear a call waiting alert (page 53).

HOME/FLASH

Press to make or answer a home call (page 50).

• During a call, press to answer an incoming home call when you

• hear a call waiting alert (page 53).

During message playback, press to call back the caller if the

• caller’s number is available (page 124).

While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly to add

• or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory (page 97).

Press and hold to set (page 41) or dial your voicemail number.

•

CELL 2

TONE /a>A

Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call if you

• have pulse service (page 59).

While entering names, press to change the next letter to upper

• or lower case.

/SPEAKER

Press to make or answer a home call using the speakerphone

• (page 50).

Press to answer a cell call using the speakerphone (page 53).

• Press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset

• (page 58).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers dialed (page 63).

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

• (page 50).

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Quick reference guide - handset

DIR/VOLUME

Press to show directory entries when the telephone is not

• in use (page 89).

Press to scroll up while in menus.

• Press to increase the listening volume when on a call (page 58),

• or increase the message playback volume (page 124).

While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor

• to the right.

CID/VOLUME

Press to show caller ID log when the telephone is not

• in use (page 96).

Press to scroll down while in menus.

• Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call (page 58),

• or decrease the message playback volume (page 124).

While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor

• to the left.

OFF/CANCEL

During a call, press to hang up (pages 50 or 52).

• While in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back up to the

• previous menu, or exit the menu display; or press and hold to exit to idle mode.

When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer

• temporarily (page 53).

Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the

• missed call indicator (page 95).

QUIET # (pound key)

Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when

• reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 97).

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

• deactivate QUIET mode (page 48).

MUTE/DELETE

During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 59).

• When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer

• temporarily (page 53).

While reviewing the redial list, directory, caller ID log or call

• block list, press to delete an individual entry (pages 66, 93, 100 and 108).

While predialing, press to delete a digit (page 50).

• During message or announcement playback, press to delete a

• message or announcement (page 124).

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Quick reference guide - handset

Handset side view

PUSH TO TALK

Press to initiate a one-to-one (page 77) or

• one-to-group broadcast (page 79).

Press and hold to broadcast to a group of system

• devices (page 79).

VOICE

Press to activate the voice-controlled application

• of connected cell phone (pages 32-34).

Main menu

The selected menu item is highlighted.

Using menus:

Press MENU in idle mode (when the telephone is not in use) to enter the

1. main menu.

Press CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.

2. Press SELECT to select or save the highlighted item.

-OR-

Press BACK or

OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the

previous menu, or exit the menu display.

Feature menu

Play messages (page 122)

• Answering sys (page 109)

• Directory (page 84)

• Caller ID log (page 94)

• Intercom (page 69)

•

Call block (page 102)

• Ringers (page 36)

• Set date/time (page 39)

• Caller ID annc (page 40)

• Settings (page 38)

• Web address (page 47)

•

Getting started

Telephone base and charger installation

Install the telephone base and charger, as shown below.

The telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to change to wall-mounting, see Installation options on page 15 for details.

Telephone base installation

Plug the large end of the telephone base power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.

Route the power adapter cord through this slot.

Plug the small end of the telephone base power adapter into the power adapter jack on the back of the telephone base.

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

If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required.

Route the telephone line cord through this slot.

Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the telephone jack on the back of the telephone base.

Raise the antenna.

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Telephone base and charger installation

Charger installation

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Use only the power adapter(s) provided with this product. To obtain a

•

replacement, 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 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.

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Battery installation and charging

Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 168 for battery operating times.

If the screen is blank or shows Place in charger and a flashing , you need to charge the handset without interruption for at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone for a short time. When the battery is low, the handset shows Low battery and a flashing . If you are on a call in low battery mode, the handset beeps every minute.

The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions to take.

Battery indicators Battery status Action

The screen is blank or shows Place in charger and flashes.

The screen shows Low battery and flashes.

The screen shows HANDSET X.

The battery has no or very little charge. The handset cannot be used.

Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.

Battery is charged. To keep the battery charged, place it in

Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).

the telephone base or charger when not in use.

Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset

1. battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up, as indicated.

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Battery installation and charging

Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards

2. until it clicks into place.

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

3. charger. The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is on during charging.

CHARGE light

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Battery installation and charging

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset and telephone base will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date/time on page 39. To skip setting the date and time, press the telephone base.

OFF/CANCEL on the handset or CANCEL on

SET DATE

09/30/16

MM/DD /YY

BACK

SET TIME

05:41PM

BACK

SAVE

After the date and time setting is done or skipped, the handset and the telephone base will prompt if you want to set up the answering system. Press YES on the handset or telephone base to start the answering system setup via voice guide. For more details, see Voice guide on page 112. To skip the setup, press NO, or press

OFF/CANCEL on

the handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.

Start voice guide to set up Ans wering

system now?

Start voice guide to set up Ans wering

system now?

NO YES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery

• (model BT183342/BT283342). To order, visit our website at

www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111.

In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the

• battery to prevent possible leakage.

YES

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Battery backup mode

Battery backup mode allows your telephone system to function in the event of a power outage. The telephone system uses stored power from the handset’s battery to operate.

To activate the mode

After the power goes out, if there is already a handset with enough charge placed in the telephone base, the telephone system enters battery backup mode automatically. That handset screen shows Powering base... Don’t pick up. All other handset screens show Battery backup mode.

-OR-

If there is no handset placed in the telephone base after the power goes out, all handsets show Out of range OR no power at base and Put HS on base to power base, alternately. Place any handset with enough charge in the telephone base. Its screen shows Powering base... Don’t pick up. All other handset screens show Battery backup mode.

NOTE: A handset which does not have enough charge to power up the

base, its screen shows Out of range OR no power at base and Not enough battery to power base, alternately, after the power goes out. Find another system handset that has enough charge to activate the mode.

Out of range OR

Base no p ower

Put HS on b ase

to powe r base

Powering base...

Don’t pick up

Operation

During battery backup mode, the telephone base, answering system and all Bluetooth related features will be disabled. The operating time is subject to the battery level of the handset placed in the telephone base and the actual usage. For optimal performance, we recommend that you do not use the handset placed in the telephone base when this mode is on.

Using other system handsets (Recommended):

Operate the handsets the same way as usual, except the answering system and all Bluetooth related features which will be disabled.

Using the handset placed in the telephone base:

To maximize the operating time, you are not advised to use this handset. If you do have to use it, make sure you do not lift it from the telephone base. All operations should be done with the handset placed in the telephone base. In this case, calls can only be made and received using the speakerphone.

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Installation options

Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall-mount bracket to attach to a standard dual-stud telephone wall-mounting plate. If you do not have this wall-mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers. You may need a professional to install the wall-mounting plate.

Tabletop to wall-mount installation

Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet. Unplug the telephone

1. line cord from the wall jack (or DSL filter). Align the holes on the wall-mount bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the wall-mount bracket down until it locks securely.

Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack.

2. Align the slots on the back of the telephone base with the extended tabs

3. of the wall-mount bracket, as shown below. Push the telephone base down until it is securely in place.

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

4. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties, if necessary.

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Installation options

Wall-mount to tabletop installation

To change the telephone base from the wall-mount position to tabletop position, follow the steps, as mentioned below.

Unplug the large end of the power adapter from the electrical outlet.

1. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie

2. them first. Slide the wall-mount bracket up and remove it from the wall-mounting plate.

Unplug the telephone line cord or the DSL filter from the telephone wall

3. jack. Push the telephone base up and away from the wall-mount bracket to detach it from the wall-mount bracket.

See Telephone base installation on page 9.4.

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

Your new AT&T TL96276/TL96456 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

Pair up to four Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) with the

• telephone base.

Connect a maximum of two Bluetooth enabled devices to make and receive

• cell calls. Both cell phones can be active on a call at a time.

Connect a Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving home calls.

• Conference any combination of cell and home call.

• Make and receive calls using your cell phone service with your telephone

• base or system handsets.

Download phonebook entries from your cell phone.

• Ringtone share feature allows you to set your telephone to play your

• iPhone® (iOS 4.1 or later) ringtone.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

After plugging in the telephone base, wait at least 20 seconds before

• connecting a Bluetooth device. The screen shows Bluetooth system busy if you try to connect too soon.

Refer to the user’s manual of your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset

• for more information about how that device uses Bluetooth connectivity.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (up to 30 feet)

• from the telephone base. Keep connected cell phones and headsets within this range.

If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the TL96276/TL96456

• cannot improve the reception. However, if there is a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone at that location while you use the TL96276/TL96456 cell line. For optimal performance, the cell phone must be within 15 feet of the telephone base.

iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

If you experience poor sound quality, it may be caused by the distance

• between your cell phone and the telephone base. To improve the performance, place your cell phone closer to the telephone base (within 15 feet) and make sure that there are no physical obstacles such as large furniture or thick wall in between.

15 feet

DECT 6.0

Charge your cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base. Your

•

Cellular signal

cell phone's battery discharges faster while it is connected to the telephone base via Bluetooth wireless technology.

Monitor your cell phone's usage, because minutes may be deducted from

• your cellular plan for the duration of all cell calls, depending on the terms of your plan.

Refer to the Bluetooth setup section (pages 21-31) to learn how to set up your Bluetooth device. Refer to the Telephone operation section (pages 50-67) on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new TL96276/TL96456 AT&T telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology. Refer to the Troubleshooting section (pages 142-158) if you experience difficulty when using the telephone system.

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

Connect to CellTM application

If you are using Bluetooth-enabled cell phones with Android® OS 2.3 or above,® OS 2.3 or above, OS 2.3 or above, you can further extend the flexibility of your telephone system with use of the free Connect to Cell application.

Connect to Cell comprises Caller ID manager and Alerts manager that help integrate your cell phone with the AT&T telephone system.

Caller ID manager (Caller ID share) allows you:

To view your AT&T phone’s caller ID log on your Android cell phone;

• To use your Android cell phone to call back or send messages to individuals

• who have called your home line on the AT&T telephone;

To store callers’ names and numbers to your Android phone’s directory for

• future use.

Alerts manager (Mobile notification) allows you to extend your Android phone’s alerts to your AT&T telephone system. Your AT&T telephone will notify you whenever you receive certain text messages, e-mails or social media updates on your Android phone, so you will always be kept up to date.

To use Caller ID manager and Alerts manager, you must first download Connect to Cell to your Android cell phone using the Google Play® Store app. Scan the QR code on the right to download the application.

Connect to CellTM is a trademark of Advanced American Telephones. Android® and Google Play® are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

Bluetooth

Glossary of terms

Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth devices and your new AT&T telephone system.

Active device slots - the Device list has two active slots for two cell phones, or one cell phone and one headset. When a device in the list is active it will have a D1: or D2: in front of the device name. In order to use a Bluetooth device on a call, it must be in an active slot and be connected.

Bluetooth cell phone - refers to a mobile Bluetooth enabled cellular telephone.

CELL line - the telephone line associated with your cell phone service. On your TL96276/TL96456 handset or telephone base, press CELL 1 or

CELL 2 to use the cell line.

Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to the TL96276/TL96456,

it is placed in an active slot and automatically connected. When a device is connected, a 1 and/or 2 will display after on the handset and telephone base screen. Also, the CELL 1 and/or CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base will be on. If a device loses its connection to the telephone base, it must be reconnected before you can use the device with the telephone system.

Disconnected - when a device is disconnected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on the handset and telephone base screen. The CELL 1 and/or

CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base is/are off.

Discoverable mode - before a Bluetooth enabled device can be paired, it must

be set to this mode. When pairing your cell phone, the telephone base is in this mode. When pairing a headset, the headset must be set to this mode. Depending on the manufacturer, this mode is sometimes referred to as Find Me or Visibility.

HOME line - your conventional telephone land line. On your TL96276/TL96456, press HOME/FLASH on the handset or HOME on the telephone base to use the home line.

Paired devices - Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phone or headset) that have shared registration information with the telephone base. A total of four Bluetooth enabled devices can be paired with the telephone base. However, only two paired devices can be connected to the base at a time.

Pairing - sometimes refers to as bonding. The process of sharing registration information between two Bluetooth enabled devices. Your Bluetooth enabled cell phone or headset must first be paired to the telephone base in order to use it with this cordless phone system.

PIN - by default, the PIN is 0000 for the telephone base and for most Bluetooth devices. PIN information must be exchanged between Bluetooth devices before they can be used. This is also known as a Passkey or Passcode.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth setup

To use a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone or headset with your telephone, you must first pair and connect your Bluetooth cellular phone or headset with the telephone base. Then, the TL96276/TL96456 can be used to make or answer calls on the cell phone line.

Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a short range (up to 30 feet). When you pair a Bluetooth cell phone or Bluetooth headset to the telephone base, keep the device within 15 feet of the telephone base for optimal performance.

Add a cell phone

Before you begin, make sure that you have cellular coverage and your Bluetooth enabled cell phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your cell phone user’s manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.

To pair and connect a cell phone:

Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode.

1. Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press

SELECT.

Press SELECT to choose Add device.

3. Press SELECT to choose Add cellular. The screen

4. displays Please wait... followed by 1. If cell is connected to BT device, please disconnect it.

If there are already four paired devices on the device

•

list, the fourth one on the list will be automatically removed, regardless of whether the pairing of the new device is successful or not.

If there are already two active devices on the list with

•

prefix D1: or D2:, the telephone base shows

Cell Phone X is deactivated for adding a new device

(Cell Phone X represents the device name of the active cell phone).

Press NEXT. The screen displays 2. Place cell phone next to base.

All devices that are connected to the telephone base are disconnected

•

until the pairing process completes.

Caller ID lo g Intercom Call block

Bluetooth

BACK SELECT

BLUETO OTH

Add device

Device list Download dir

BACK SELECT

ADD DEVICE

Add cellular

Add hea dset

BACK SELECT

Bluetooth

Bluetooth setup

Press NEXT to turn on the telephone base discoverable

mode. The screen displays Set cell to search base: AT&T DECT 6.0 PIN: 0000.

Promptly turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell

7. phone and search for or add new devices. Once your cell phone finds your AT&T phone (AT&T DECT 6.0), press the appropriate key on your cell phone to continue the pairing process.

Your cell phone may require a passcode. In this case,

•

the telephone base displays Check cellular. ENTER

PASSCODE. Enter the cell phone passcode (typically

0000) into the telephone base and press SET.

Enter the PIN of the telephone base (the default PIN

•

is 0000) into your cell phone to continue the pairing process, if required. The telephone base displays Adding Cell Phone Y (Cell Phone Y represents the device name of your cell phone).

When a device is successfully connected, the telephone base displays Cell Phone Y is added and connected to base. and you hear a confirmation tone (Cell Phone Y represents the device name of your cell phone). The corresponding status icon ( 1 or 2) displays on the handset and telephone base. The corresponding device light on the telephone base (CELL 1 or CELL 2/HEADSET) turns on.

Set cell t o

searc h base:

AT&T DECT 6.0

PIN:0000

Adding

Cell Phone Y

is added

and connected

to base.

If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible with your TL96276/TL96456. Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at

www.telephones.att.com/bluetooth.

NOTES:

The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.

• The steps for the pairing process may vary for different cell phones. If this happens, follow the

• prompts on your cell phone and your TL96276/TL96456 to complete the pairing process.

Refer to the user’s manual of your cell phone on how to search for or add a new

• Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth setup

Add a headset

Before you begin, make sure that your Bluetooth enabled headset is not connected to any other Bluetooth device. Refer to your headset user’s manual to learn how to search for or add new Bluetooth devices.

To pair and connect a headset:

Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode.

1. Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press

SELECT.

Press SELECT to choose Add device.

3. Press CID or DIR to highlight Add headset, then press

SELECT. The screen displays Please wait... followed by

If headset is connected to cell, please disconnect it..

If there are already four paired devices on the device

•

list, the fourth device on the device list will be automatically removed, regardless of whether the new device pairing is successful or not.

If there is another headset already active, the screen

•

will show Only the BT headset in slot 2 can be ready for connection and then Headset X is deactivated (Headset X represents the device name of the active Bluetooth headset).

Press NEXT. The screen displays Pls set headset to

5. discoverable mode.

Set your headset to discoverable mode (refer to the user’s

6. manual of your headset), then press NEXT. The screen

displays Searching for Bluetooth headsets....

All devices that are connected to the telephone base

•

are temporarily disconnected.

When the screen displays the found devices, press

CID or DIR to highlight your headset, if necessary, then

press SELECT.

Enter the PIN of your headset, if required. The PIN for

•

most Bluetooth devices is 0000 (refer to the user’s manual of your headset). Press NEXT to continue.

Caller ID lo g Intercom Call block

Bluetooth

BACK SELECT

BLUETO OTH

Add device

Device list Download dir

BACK SELECT

ADD DEVICE Add cellular

Add hea dset

BACK SELECT

Pls set headset to discoverable mode

BACK NEXT

Searc hing for

Bluetooth

heads ets...

FOUND D EVICES

Heads et Y

Heads et Z

BACK SELECT

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AT&T TL96456, TL96276 Complete User's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting started

Installation

Quick reference guide - telephone base

Quick reference guide - handset

Telephone base and charger installation

Telephone base installation

Charger installation

Battery installation and charging

Battery backup mode

To activate the mode

Operation

Installation options

Tabletop to wall-mount installation

Wall-mount to tabletop installation

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

Connect to CellTM application

Glossary of terms

Bluetooth setup

Add a cell phone

Add a headset