AT&T TL96271, TL96471, TL96371 User Manual

Quick start guide

TL96271/TL96371/TL96471
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Installation

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

See page 4 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 should be placed on a flat
surface. 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(s), you must install a DSL filter between each
telephone line cord and telephone wall jack (page 2). 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 [phone]. In Canada, dial
1 [phone].

Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:

Communication devices such as television sets, VCRs, or other cordless

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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.

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Extremely low temperature.

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

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work bench.

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Telephone base installation

Telephone base installation

Install the telephone base and charger as shown below.

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

Route the power adapter cord
through this slot.

Raise the antenna.

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.

Telephone line cord

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.

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

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Charger installation

Charger installation

Install the charger as shown below.

Plug the power adapter into an electrical 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

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website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In
Canada, dial 1 [phone].

The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount

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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.

Step 1

Plug the battery connector securely
into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment, matching the

Step 2

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

color-coded label. Insert the supplied
battery with the label THIS SIDE UP
facing up as indicated.

CHARGE light

Step 3

Charge the handset by placing it face up
in the telephone base or charger. The
CHARGE light is on when charging.

After you install your telephone or
power returns following a power outage,
the telephone base and handsets will
prompt you to set the date and time.
For instructions, see Set date and time
on page 13. To skip setting the date and
time, press OFF/CANCEL or BACK .

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 above to install and charge the new battery.

SET DATE

--/--/--

MM/DD/YY

BACK

SET TIME

--:-- --

BACK

SET

SET

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT166342).

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To order, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call

1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].

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

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possible leakage.

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press repeatedly to view the last 10
numbers dialed.

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

/HANDSET LOCATOR

Press the button to page
all system handsets.

VOLUME

Press to adjust the volume during
message playback.

Press to adjust the volume during a
call.

When the phone is not in use, press
to adjust the telephone base ringer
volume for all lines.

DELETE/X

Press to delete the message currently playing.

When the phone is not in use, press twice to
delete all previously reviewed messages.

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

While reviewing the redial list, directory or
caller ID history, press to delete an individual
entry.

While predialing, press to delete a digit.

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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 a
directory.

TONE

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

PTT

Press to display the PTT menu to begin
a PTT call.

Press and hold to begin a one-to-group
broadcast when the handset is not in use.

/SKIP

During message playback, press
to skip to the next message.

/REPEAT

Press to repeat a message or press
twice to play the previous message.

/ANS ON

Press to turn the answering system
on or off.

/PLAY/STOP

Press to play messages.

Press to stop message playback.

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

FLASH

During a call, press to answer
an incoming call when you
receive a call waiting alert.

MUTE

During a call, press to mute the
microphone.

While the telephone base is
ringing, press to silence the
ringer temporarily.

HOME (Speakerphone)

Press to make or answer a
home call.

Flashes quickly when there is an
incoming home call.

Flashes slowly when a home
call is on hold.

HEADSET

Press to transfer a call from the
telephone base to a connected
Bluetooth headset.

Press to use a connected Bluetooth
headset.

Press to end a call while you are using
the Bluetooth headset.

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 and

Download fail).

CID

Press to scroll down while in
a menu.

Press to review the caller ID
log when the telephone is
not in use.

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

Softkeys (2)

Press to select the menu item
displayed above the key.

CELLULAR

Press to make or answer a cell call.

During a cell call, press to answer an
incoming call when you hear a call
waiting alert.

Flashes quickly when there is an
incoming cell call.

Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold.

DIR

Press to scroll up while in a
menu.

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.

DEVICE 1/DEVICE 2 lights

On when the telephone
base is paired and
connected with a
Bluetooth device.

Flash alternately while
pairing a Bluetooth device.

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

Main menu

The selected menu item is highlighted.

Feature menu

Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom

Menu

Using menus

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

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main menu.

Bluetooth
Ringers
Set date/time
Settings
Website

Use CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.

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Press SELECT to select or save the highlighted item.

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-OR-

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

-OR­Press and hold CANCEL to return to idle mode.

NOTE : If no key is pressed, the telephone base automatically returns to idle mode after

30 seconds.

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