AT&T TL96273, TL96473, TL96323, TL96373, TL96423 Complete User's Manual

Complete user’s manual

TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/ TL96423/TL96473 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/ answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Congratulations

on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information section on pages 145-146 of this manual.

Please thoroughly read the 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 system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets. Visit www.telephones.att.com/headsets for a list of compatible cordless headsets.

Model number: TL96273 (two handsets) TL96323/TL96373 (three handsets) TL96423/TL96473 (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.

© 2013 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.

Compatible with

Hearing Aid T-Coil

TIA-1083

Parts checklist

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

Telephone line cord Power adapter for

telephone base

Telephone base

Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed (1 for TL96273) (2 for TL96323/TL96373) (3 for TL96423/TL96473)

Battery for cordless handset (2 for TL96273) (3 for TL96323/TL96373) (4 for TL96423/TL96473)

Battery compartment cover (2 for TL96273) (3 for TL96323/TL96373) (4 for TL96423/TL96473)

Cordless handset (2 for TL96273) (3 for TL96323/TL96373) (4 for TL96423/TL96473)

Abridged user’s manual Quick start guide

Basic steps to set up & operate your phone

Abridged user’s manual

TL96273 /TL96323 /TL9637 3/ TL96423 /TL96473 DECT 6.0 cordless telepho ne/ answeri ng system with BLUETOOTH® wireles s techno logy

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 online user’s manual at www.telephones.att.com/manuals.

Quick start guide

TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473

Parts checklist

Handset (2 for TL96273) (3 for TL96323/TL96373) (4 for TL96423/TL96473) Charger with power adapter (1 for TL96273) (2 for TL96323/TL96373) (3 for TL96423/TL96473) Telephone base Telephone line cord Telephone base power adapter

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Battery compartment cover (2 for TL96273) (3 for TL96323/TL96373) (4 for TL96423/TL96473) Battery (2 for TL96273) (3 for TL96323/TL96373) (4 for TL96423/TL96473) Wall mount bracket Abridged user’s manual Quick start guide

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Your package contains:

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

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Complete user’s manual

TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/ TL96423/TL96473 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Table of contents

Getting started

Quick reference guide - telephone

base ................................................................... 1

Quick reference guide - handset ........ 5

Installation .....................................................8

Telephone base and charger

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

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

Charger installation ............................. 9

Battery installation and charging .....10

Installation options ..................................12

Tabletop to wall mount

installation .............................................12

Wall mount to tabletop

installation .............................................13

Introducing Bluetooth ............................14

Connect to Cell™ application .........16

Glossary of terms .....................................17

Bluetooth setup ........................................18

Add a cell phone ................................18

Add a headset ......................................20

Auto connection ..................................22

Bluetooth connection from

idle mode ................................................22

Device list and connection .............22

Review the active device list ........23

Connect/disconnect an

active device .........................................23

Remove a device .................................24

Replace an active device ................25

Download directory ...........................26

Interruption to directory

download ................................................28

View the directory

download information ......................28

Change PIN ............................................29

Cell ringer ...............................................29

Telephone settings

Handset and telephone

base settings ..............................................30

Ringer volume ......................................31

Ringer tone ............................................32

LCD language .......................................33

Set date and time ...............................34

Caller ID Announce ...........................35

Set speed dial voicemail

number.....................................................36

Voicemail (visual message

waiting) indicator ................................37

Clear voicemail indicator ................37

Key tone ..................................................38

Use caller ID to automatically

set date and time ...............................39

Home area code ..................................40

Cell area code ......................................41

Dial mode ...............................................42

Web address .........................................42

QUIET mode ..........................................43

No line alert ..........................................44

Cell alert ................................................44

Telephone operation

Telephone operation...............................45

Make, answer or end a home

call .............................................................45

Call waiting on the home line .....47

Make, answer or end a cell call ... 47

Call waiting on the cell line ..........48

Answer an incoming cell call while

on a home call .....................................49

Cell phone voicemail ........................50

Answer an incoming home call

while on a cell call ............................50

Conference home and cell calls ... 51

Handset speakerphone ....................52

Last number redial .............................52

Silencing the ringer ...........................56

Handset locator ...................................57

Join a call in progress ......................57

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

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

Mute ..........................................................58

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

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

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

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

Multiple handset

Intercom ........................................................63

Answer an incoming call

during an intercom call ...................66

Call transfer using intercom ...............67

Push-to-talk (PTT) ....................................70

Turn PTT incoming signal on

or off .........................................................70

PTT to a single handset...................71

PTT to multiple devices ...................73

Answer a PTT call ...............................75

Change a one-to-one PTT call

to an intercom call ............................76

Answer an incoming call

during PTT ..............................................76

Make an outgoing call during

PTT .............................................................77

End or leave a PTT call ....................77

Directory

About the directory .................................78

Create and review entries ....................79

Create a new entry in the

home directory ....................................79

To add a predialed telephone

number to the directory ..................82

Review the directory .........................84

Search by name...................................85

Dial a directory entry ........................85

Edit a directory entry ........................86

Edit the type of a directory

entry ..........................................................88

Delete a directory entry ..................88

Remove a downloaded directory ...88

Caller ID

About caller ID ..........................................89

Information about caller ID

with call waiting ..................................89

Caller ID operation ..................................90

How the caller ID history

(caller ID log) works ..........................90

Missed (new) call indicator ............90

Memory match .....................................90

Review the caller ID log ..................91

View dialing options ..........................92

Dial a caller ID log entry ................92

Save a caller ID log entry to

the directory .........................................93

To delete a single entry ..................95

To delete all entries ..........................95

Reasons for missing caller

ID information ......................................96

Answering system

Answering system settings ..................97

Announcement ....................................97

Answer on/off ...................................100

Call screening ....................................101

Number of rings ...............................102

Remote access code ......................103

Message alert tone .........................104

Message recording time ...............105

About the answering system...........106

Answering system and

voicemail ..............................................106

Using the answering system

and voicemail together ................106

Message capacity ............................107

Voice prompts ...................................107

Call screening ....................................107

Call intercept .....................................108

Temporarily turning off the

message alert tone .........................108

Message playback .................................109

Options during playback ..............110

Delete all old messages ...............112

Recording and playing memos .......113

Record a memo ................................113

Playback a memo ............................113

Remote access ........................................114

To remotely access the

answering system ............................114

Appendix

Adding and registering handsets/

headsets.....................................................116

telephone base .................................116

Deregister handsets .............................118

Deregister all handsets from

the telephone base ........................118

Handset screen icons ..........................119

Telephone base screen icons ..........120

Alert tones ................................................121

Handset alert tones ........................121

Telephone base alert tones ........122

Lights ...........................................................123

Handset indicator lights ...............123

Telephone base indicator lights ...123

Screen messages ...................................124

Display screen messages .............124

Troubleshooting .....................................128

Maintenance.............................................144

Important safety information ..........145

Safety information ...........................145

Especially about cordless

telephones ..........................................145

Precautions for users of

implanted cardiac pacemakers ...146

ECO mode ...........................................146

Especially about telephone

answering systems ..........................146

FCC Part 68 and ACTA........................147

FCC Part 15 ..............................................148

Limited warranty ....................................149

Technical specifications .....................151

DECT 6.0 digital technology .......151

Telephone operating range ........151

Redefining long range

coverage and clarity ......................151

HD audio ..............................................151

Simulated full duplex handset

speakerphone ....................................151

Index

Index ............................................................152

Quick reference guide - telephone base

Getting started

/VOLUME/

Press to adjust the volume during message playback (page 110).

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.

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

Switch between upper case and lower case while entering characters.

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REDIAL/PAUSE

Press repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers dialed (page 52).

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

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/HANDSET LOCATOR

Press the button to page all system handsets (page 57).

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PTT

Press to display the PTT menu to begin a PTT call (page 71).

Press and hold to begin a one-to-group broadcast (page 73).

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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 the directory (page 92).

Press and hold to set (page 36) or dial your voicemail number.

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QUIET # (pound key)

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

Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting screen, or to deactivate QUIET mode (page 43).

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

FLASH

During a home call, press to answer an incoming home call when you receive a call waiting alert (page 47).

CELL 2

Press to make, answer or end a cell call on CELL 2 line.

During a call, press to answer an incoming call on CELL 2 line when you hear a call waiting alert (page 48).

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CELL 1

Press to make, answer or end a cell call on CELL 1 line.

During a call, press to answer an incoming call on CELL 1 line when you hear a call waiting alert (page 48).

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HOME (Speakerphone)

Press to make or answer a home call using the speakerphone.

Flashes quickly when there is an incoming home call.

Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold.

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MUTE

During a call, press to mute the microphone.

While the telephone base is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily (page 56).

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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 90).

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CELL 1 light

On when the telephone base is paired and connected with a Bluetooth cell phone on CELL 1 line.

Flash alternately while pairing a Bluetooth device.

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CID

Press to scroll down while in a menu.

Press to review the caller ID log when the telephone is not in use (page 91).

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

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DIR

Press to scroll up while in a menu. Press to show directory entries when

the telephone is not in use (page 84). While entering names or numbers,

press to move the cursor to the right.

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Softkeys (2)

Press to select the menu item displayed above the key.

CELL 2/HEADSET light

On when the telephone base is paired and connected with a Bluetooth device on CELL 2 line.

Flash alternately while pairing a Bluetooth device.

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

/SKIP

Press to skip to the next message.

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X/DELETE

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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/REPEAT

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

message.

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/ANS ON/OFF

Press to turn the answering system on or off.

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/PLAY/STOP

Press to play messages. Press to stop message playback.

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Quick reference guide - telephone base

Feature menu

Answering sys (page 97) Directory (page 78) Caller ID log (page 89) Intercom (page 63) Bluetooth (page 14) Ringers (page 31) Set date/time (page 34) Caller ID annc (page 35) Settings (page 30) Web address (page 42)

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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 main menu. Use CID or DIR to scroll through menu items. Press SELECT to select or save the highlighted item.

-OR-

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

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Quick reference guide - handset

CHARGE light

On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.

Softkeys (2)

Press to select the menu item displayed above the key. While in a menu, press to select an item or save an entry

or setting.

CELL 1/ CELL 2

Press to make or answer a cell call. During a call, press to answer an incoming CELL 1/2 call

when you hear a call waiting alert (page 48).

HOME/FLASH

Press to make, answer or end a home call. During a call, press to answer an incoming home call

when you hear a call waiting alert (page 47).

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 (page 92).

Press and hold to set (page 36) or dial your voicemail number.

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

Switch between upper case and lower case while entering characters.

/SPEAKER

Press to make a home call using the speakerphone. Press to answer a home or cell call using the

handset speakerphone (pages 45 and 47). Press to turn on the handset speakerphone. Press again to

resume normal handset use (page 52).

REDIAL/PAUSE

Press repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers dialed (page 52). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause.

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Quick reference guide - handset

DIR/VOLUME

Press to scroll up while in menus. During a call or message playback, press to increase the

listening volume. Press to show directory entries when the telephone is not

in use. While entering names or numbers in the directory, press to

move the cursor to the right.

CID/VOLUME

Press to scroll down while in menus. During a call or message playback, press to decrease the

listening volume. Press to show the caller ID history when the telephone is not

in use. While entering names or numbers in the directory, press to

move the cursor to the left.

OFF/CANCEL

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. During a call, press to hang up. Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the

missed call indicator.

QUIET # (pound key)

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

Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting screen, or to deactivate QUIET mode (page 43).

Press to toggle the name order when saving a caller ID log entry into directory.

MUTE/DELETE

During a call, press to mute the microphone. While predialing, press to delete digits. While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID history,

press to delete an individual entry. While entering or editing a directory entry, press to erase a

digit or character. During message or announcement playback, press to delete a

message or announcement.

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Quick reference guide - handset

PUSH TO TALK

Press to display the PTT menu to begin a PTT call (page 71).

Press and hold to begin a one-to-group broadcast when the handset is not in use (page 73).

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Feature menu

Play messages (page 109) Answering sys (page 97) Directory (page 78) Caller ID log (page 89) Intercom (page 63) Ringers (page 31) Set date/time (page 34) Caller ID annc (page 35) Settings (page 30) Web address (page 42)

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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 main menu.

Use CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.

Press SELECT to select or save the highlighted item.

-OR-

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

Getting started

Installation

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 9). 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 (digital subscriber line DSL) 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 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 washing machine or

work bench.

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

See pages 10-11 for easy instructions.

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 12 for details.

Telephone base installation

Charger installation

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

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

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

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

If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL filter (not included) is required. The DSL filter must be plugged into the telephone wall jack.

Raise the antenna.

Route the telephone line cord through this slot.

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Battery installation and charging

Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). 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 151 for battery operating times.

If the screen is blank, 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 battery has no or very little charge. The handset cannot be used.

Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).

The screen shows Low battery and flashes.

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

Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).

The screen shows HANDSET X.

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

telephone base or charger when not in use.

Getting started

Step 1

Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment. 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342). 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.

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Step 3

Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or 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 will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date/time on page 34. To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CANCEL.

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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 line cord from the wall jack (or DSL filter).

Press down on the tabs of the wall mount bracket as indicated to release it from tabletop orientation.

Rotate the wall mount bracket down and push it into the telephone base until it clicks into place.

Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Align the slots on the back of the telephone base with the studs of the wall mounting plate.

Slide the telephone base down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.

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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 below.

If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bundled, untie them first. Push the telephone base up to remove it from wall. Unplug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet.

Swivel the wall mount bracket up to tabletop position and then push it into the telephone base until it clicks into place.

Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties if necessary.

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

Your new AT&T TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

Pair up to 4 Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) with the telephone base.

Connect a maximum of 2 cell phones 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.

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iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

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 TL96273/ TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 cannot improve the reception. However, if you have a location in your house with better reception, you can leave your cell phone in that location while you use the TL96273/ TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 cell line. In order for this to work, the cell phone must be within 15 feet of the telephone base for optimal performance.

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 and make sure that there are no physical obstacles such as the large furniture or thick wall in between.

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DECT 6.0

Cellular signal

15 feet

Bluetooth

Introducing Bluetooth

Charge your cell phone while it is connected to the telephone base. Your 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 18-29) to learn how to set up your Bluetooth device. Refer to the Telephone operation section on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new TL96273/TL96323/

TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 AT&T telephone system with Bluetooth wireless

technology. Refer to the Troubleshooting section (pages 128-143) if you experience difficulty when using the telephone system.

Connect to Cell™ application

If you are using Bluetooth-enabled cell phones with Android® 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 Cell™ is a trademark of Advanced American Telephones.

Android

and Google Play® are registered trademarks of Google Inc.

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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 TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 handset or telephone base, press CELL 1 or CELL 2 to use the cell line.

Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to the TL96273/TL96323/

TL96373/TL96423/TL96473, 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 screen and 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

TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473.

Disconnected - when a device is disconnected, 1 and/or 2 displays after on

the handset screen and the CELL 1 and/or CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base is 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 TL96273/

TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473, 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.

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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. The TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 can then 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: Using the telephone base:

Press MENU in idle mode. Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press

SELECT.

Press SELECT to choose Add device. Press SELECT to choose Add cellular. The screen

displays Please wait... followed by 1. If cell is

connected to BT device, please disconnect it.

If there are already 4 paired devices on the device list, the 4th device on the device list will be automatically removed, regardless of whether the new device pairing is successful or not.

If there are already 2 active devices on the device list with prefix D1: or D2:, the telephone base shows Cell Phone B/Headset A is deactivated for adding a new device.

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 is completed.

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BLUETOOTH

Add device

Device list

Download dir

BACK SELECT

Directory Caller ID log Intercom

Bluetooth

BACK SELECT

ADD DEVICE

Add cellular

Add headset

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 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 PASS CODE. Enter the cell phone passcode (typically 0000) into the handset 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 A.

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

If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible with your TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473. 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.

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

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Adding

Cell Phone A

is added

and connected

to base.

Set cell to

search base:

AT&T DECT 6.0

PIN:0000

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: Using the telephone base:

Press MENU in idle mode. Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press

SELECT.

Press SELECT to choose Add device. 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 4 paired devices on the device list, the 4th 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.

Press NEXT . The screen displays Pls set headset to discoverable mode.

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BLUETOOTH

Add device

Device list

Download dir

BACK SELECT

Directory Caller ID log Intercom

Bluetooth

BACK SELECT

Pls set headset to discoverable mode

BACK NEXT

DEVICE LIST Add cellular

Add headset

BACK SELECT

Bluetooth

Bluetooth setup

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

The screen displays Adding Headset A when the base is connecting to your headset.

When a device is successfully connected, the telephone base displays Headset A is added and connected to base and the corresponding status icon ( 2) displays on the handset. You hear a confirmation tone. The CELL 2/HEADSET light on the telephone base turns on.

If you have trouble pairing your headset, it may not be compatible with your TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473. 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. When a connected headset is charging, it may disconnect from the telephone base and the

corresponding light on the telephone base (CELL 2/HEADSET ) turns off. For some headset models, you may need to turn on the headset and reconnect it to the telephone base again.

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Searching for

Bluetooth

headsets...

FOUND DEVICES

Headset A

Headset B

BACK SELECT

Adding

Headset A

is added

and connected

to base.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth setup

Auto connection

When an active device moves within Bluetooth range of the telephone base, or is turned on within range, the telephone base tries to connect to the device. When the device moves out of range, it is disconnected. Your device might make a connect or disconnect sound.

A connected device could also be disconnected by:

Turning off the Bluetooth device. Turning off the Bluetooth feature of the device. Disconnecting through the telephone base Device list. If you disconnect

through the Device list, the telephone base will not attempt to reconnect until your device is moved out of range and then moves back in range again.

Bluetooth connection from idle mode

When you have active devices that are not connected, CONNECT appears on the idle telephone base. Press CONNECT to start connecting an active device. When there are two active devices, the handset will prompt you to choose one before connection.

Device list and connection

Up to 4 devices can be paired to the telephone base. All paired devices are shown on the device list. To use a paired device, it must be connected and in an active slot (D1: or D2:) on the device list. Both active devices can be on a call at a time.

Once you have paired a device with the telephone base, you do not need to repeat the pairing procedure again unless you delete the device from the device list.

NOTE:

When connecting a Bluetooth device to the device list, all connected devices will be temporarily disconnected until the procedure is complete. It may take up to 2 minutes to reconnect.

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Bluetooth

Bluetooth setup

Review the active device list

Press MENU on the telephone base when it is not in use. Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press SELECT. Press CID or DIR to highlight Device list, then press SELECT.

Connect/disconnect an active device

While in the active devices menu, you may connect or disconnect your active device.

Press MENU on the telephone base when it is not in use. Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press SELECT. Press CID or DIR to highlight Device list, then press SELECT. Press CID or DIR to highlight a device, then press OPTION. Press

CID or DIR

to highlight Connect/Disconnect (whichever is applicable), then press SELECT to confirm. The telephone base displays Device connected/Device disconnected. You hear a confirmation tone.

NOTE: When your active device is connected, you are prompted to select Disconnect. When

your active device is disconnected, you are prompted to select Connect.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth setup

Remove a device

When you already have the maximum of 4 paired devices on the device list and you want to add another device, you must first delete a device from the device list.

To remove a device:

Press MENU on the handset in idle mode to enter the main menu.

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

Press CID or DIR to highlight Device list, then press SELECT.

Press CID or DIR to highlight the desired device, then press MUTE/DELETE.

-OR-

Press CID or DIR to highlight the desired device, then press OPTION.

Press CID or DIR to highlight Remove, then press SELECT.

The handset displays Remove Cell Phone A? Press YES to confirm. The handset displays Device removed from

device list and you hear a confirmation tone.

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BLUETOOTH Add device

Device list

Download dir

BACK SELECT

DEVICE LIST

D1:Cell Phone A

D2:Headset A

Cell Phone B

BACK OPTION

Cell Phone A Disconnect

Remove

BACK SELECT

Remove

Cell Phone A

NO YES

Device removed

from

device list

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