AT&T WF720 User Manual

User Guide

AT&T Wireless Home Phone Base

Not compatible with home security systems, wireless messaging and data services, fax service, DVR/Satellite systems, or medical alert systems, credit card machines, IP/PBX Phone systems, dial-up or DSL internet service. The Wireless Home Phone Base is designed to provide coverage that is consistent with other AT&T wireless devices, but AT&T does not represent that the Wireless Home Phone Base will be the equivalent to landline phone service. 911 calls are routed based on the wireless network’s automatic location technology, but you may have to provide your home address to emergency responders. AT&T recommends that you always have an alternative means of accessing 911 service from your home during a power or network outage, such as a landline telephone.

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Version No. : V1.0 Edition Time: April 2012 Manual No. : 081704100043

Welcome to AT&T

Thank you for purchasing an AT&T Wireless Home Phone Base. To get the most from your new device, check out our interactive tutorials at att.com/tutorials. Please select Manufacturer: AT&T and Model: Wireless Home Phone (WF720) from the drop down menus.

Welcome

Contents

Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 1

In the Box .................................................................................................................... 1

Getting to Know Your Device ........................................................................... 2

How It Works ............................................................................................................4

Device Installation ................................................................................................4

Voicemail ................................................................................................................... 8

Transferring a Phone Number ........................................................................ 9

Using Your Device .................................................................................................... 10

Calling ........................................................................................................................ 10

Helpful Tips ............................................................................................................ 12

Important Information ......................................................................................... 14

E911 Service ............................................................................................................ 14

Power Outages ..................................................................................................... 14

Device Compatibility ......................................................................................... 14

In-Home Wiring .................................................................................................... 14

Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................15

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 18

Speciﬁcations ............................................................................................................23

Safety Instructions .................................................................................................24

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................................................... 26

FCC Compliance ..................................................................................................... 27

Warranty .......................................................................................................................28

How to Get Warranty Service .......................................................................30

Other Warranty Programs.............................................................................. 30

Notes ................................................................................................................................31

Contents

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Getting Started

In the Box

The package should contain the following items:

AT&T Wireless

Home Phone Base

Back-up

Battery

Power Cord

Also Included

Phone Cable

(Optional)

Getting Started

Quick Start

User Guide

Getting to Know Your Device

On/Off

Power

*Reserved for AT&T technical support. Service port is designed for diagnostic purposes only and is not intended for

customer use. Never place a USB-based device into the Service port of the device under any circumstances because doing so may damage the device and negate its warranty.

Voicemail

Battery Charge

Signal

Strength

Back-up Battery

Cover

Service

Telephone

Ports

Port*

Antenna

Power

Input

Getting Started

LED Indicators

The table below describes possible states for each of the LED indicators.

Key Icon

Name

Power Green Solid On

Voicemail Green Blinking New message waiting

Battery Charge

Signal Strength

*For MicroCell owners only. MicroCell sold separately.

Status Condition

Off No power

Off No message waiting

Green Solid High

Green Blinking Battery in use (High)

Yellow Solid Medium

Yellow Blinking Battery in use (Medium)

Red Solid Low

Red Blinking Battery in use (Low)

Off Battery not connected

Green Solid Strong

Green Blinking AT&T 3G MicroCell™ Service*

Yellow Solid Moderate

Red Solid No Service

Red Blinking Check SIM

Getting Started

How It Works

Wireless Home Phone Base uses the AT&T cellular network to provide phone service to your corded or cordless home phone(s). Place it anywhere in your house where you have a wireless signal. It does not require the use of a home phone wall jack like traditional home phone service.

Wireless Home Phone Base provides many calling services, such as voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, and 3-way Calling for your corded or cordless home phone(s). It also includes a back-up battery in case of power outage.

Device Installation

Before You Begin

Wireless Home Phone Base works exclusively with the AT&T cellular network and DOES NOT use your home’s phone wall jacks.

Your device should be located:

• Where you have a strong cellular signal from a cell tower, typically near a window or outside wall.

• Near an electrical wall outlet.

Select which phone(s) you will use with the Wireless Home Phone Base:

• You may connect up to two phones.

• If using an existing phone, unplug it from the wall jack.

Getting Started

Install the Back-up Battery

Remove the lid from the battery compartment. Insert the battery connection cable into the battery port.

Place the back-up battery in the battery slot and replace the battery cover.

During a power failure, the back-up battery enables voice

calling using a standard corded phone that does not require external supplied power.

Notes:

• The back-up battery is intended for backup purposes only

and may take approximately ﬁve (5) hours to fully charge.

• Charge time may be impacted by environmental factors

and the back-up battery will stop charging when the ambient temperature is outside of the temperature range allowed for charging (32 °F - 131 °F).

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Remove the back-up battery if the device will be disconnected from AC power for 15 days or more to avoid possible damage.

Connect the Power Cord

Insert the small end of the power cord into the Power Input port on the back of your Wireless Home Phone Base.

Plug the power cord into an electrical wall outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch.

5Getting Started

Check the Wireless Signal

Raise antenna to an upright position.

Conﬁrm signal strength light is green for optimal performance. Yellow indicates a moderate signal and may be sufﬁcient.

Note: If you do not see a green light (strong signal), you may

want to choose an alternate installation location.

Getting Started

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