VTech Telecommunications 80 8213 00 Users manual
User’s manual
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471
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 on pages 152-153 of this
user’s manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for all the feature
operations and troubleshooting information you need 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.
Model #: TL96271 (two handsets)
TL96371 (three handsets)
TL96471 (four handsets)
Type: DECT 6.0 2 cordless telephone/ answering system
with Bluetooth wireless technology
Serial #:
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
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bottom of the telephone base.
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User’s manual
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
User’s manual
Telephone base
Quick start guide
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
Quick start guide
Cordless handset
(2 for TL96271)
(3 for TL96371)
(4 for TL96471)
Telephone line cord Power adapter for
telephone base
BT183342/BT283342
2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH
BY 1021
Battery for cordless
handsets
(2 for TL96271)
(3 for TL96371)
(4 for TL96471)
Battery compartment
covers
(2 for TL96271)
(3 for TL96371)
(4 for TL96471)
Charger for cordless
handset with power
adapter installed
(1 for TL96271)
(2 for TL96371)
(3 for TL96471)
User’s manual
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
Table of contents
Getting started
Quick reference guide - telephone
base................................................................... 3
Quick reference guide - handset........4
Telephone base main menu..................7
Handset main menu.................................. 8
Installation...................................................10
Telephone base installation................11
Telephone base installation..........11
Charger installation.................................12
Battery installation and charging.....13
Battery charging.......................................14
Installation options..................................15
Tabletop to wall mount
installation .............................................15
Wall mount to tabletop
installation .............................................16
Introducing Bluetooth............................17
Glossary of terms.....................................18
Bluetooth setup........................................19
Add a cell phone ................................19
Add a headset......................................21
Auto connection..................................22
Device list and connection ............. 23
Review the active device list........23
Connect/disconnect an active
device.......................................................23
Remove a paired device..................24
Rename a paired device..................25
Replace an active device................26
To replace an active device:..........26
Bluetooth connection from idle
mode.........................................................26
Download directory...........................27
Interruption to directory
download................................................29
Change PIN............................................30
Telephone settings
Ringer volume......................................31
Ringer tone............................................32
Set date and time...............................33
Settings....................................................34
LCD language.......................................34
Display alerts........................................35
Missed call indicator .........................35
Voicemail indicator............................36
No line .....................................................37
Download fail .......................................37
Use caller ID to automatically set
date and time.......................................38
Rename handset.................................38
Key tone..................................................39
Dial mode...............................................39
Voice announce caller ID................40
Website....................................................40
Home area code..................................41
Cell area code......................................42
Telephone base settings.......................43
Ringer volume......................................43
Ringer tone............................................44
LCD language.......................................44
Display alerts........................................45
Missed call indicator .........................45
No line .....................................................47
Download fail .......................................47
Use caller ID to automatically set
date and time.......................................48
Rename base........................................48
Table of contents
Key tone..................................................49
Set date and time...............................50
Use caller ID to automatically set
date and time.......................................51
Dial mode...............................................51
Voice announce caller ID................52
Website....................................................52
Home area code..................................53
Cell area code......................................54
Telephone base ringer volume....55
Answering system settings............55
Telephone operation
Make, answer and end a call..............56
Make, answer or end a home
call .............................................................56
Call waiting on home call..............58
Make, answer or end a cell call .58
Call waiting on the cell line..........59
Answer an incoming cell call while
on a home call.....................................60
Answer a home call while on a
cell call ....................................................61
Conference calls.......................................62
Conference home and cell calls.62
Options while on calls...........................63
Speakerphone ......................................63
Volume control....................................63
Silencing the ringer...........................63
Mute ..........................................................64
Temporary tone dialing...................64
Hold...........................................................65
Equalizer..................................................65
Chain dialing.........................................66
Redial..............................................................68
Review the redial list........................68
Dial a redial entry...............................68
Save a redial entry to the
directory..................................................69
Delete a redial entry.........................70
Handset locator.........................................71
Share an outside call..............................72
Join a call in progress......................72
Intercom........................................................73
Answer an incoming call during an
intercom call.........................................75
Call transfer using intercom...............77
Push-to-talk (PTT) ....................................79
PTT on/off..............................................79
PTT to a single handset...................80
PTT to a group of handsets...........82
Answer a PTT call...............................84
Change a one-to-one PTT call to
an intercom call..................................85
End a PTT call.......................................86
Answer an incoming call during
PTT.............................................................86
Make an outgoing call during
PTT.............................................................87
Directory
About the directory.................................88
Create and review entries....................89
Create a new entry in the home
directory..................................................89
Add a predialed telephone number
to the directory....................................92
Review the directory.........................94
3-character alphabetical search.95
Dial, edit or delete a directory..........96
Dial a directory entry........................96
Edit a directory entry........................97
Edit the type of a directory
entry..........................................................99
Delete a directory entry..................99
Remove a downloaded
directory...............................................100
Speed dial directory.............................101
Store a speed dial directory
entry.......................................................101
Review the speed dial
directory...............................................102
Dial a speed dial entry..................102
Reassign a speed dial entry.......102
Delete a speed dial entry............103
Caller ID
About caller ID .......................................104
Information about caller ID with
call waiting .........................................104
Table of contents
Caller ID operation...............................105
How the caller ID history (caller ID
log) works............................................105
Memory match..................................105
Review the caller ID log...............106
View dialing options.......................108
Dial a caller ID log entry .............108
Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory...............................................109
Delete from the caller ID log ....111
Reasons for missing caller ID
information .........................................112
Answering system
Answering system settings
Answer ON/OFF...............................113
Announcement .................................114
Play your announcement ............114
Record your own
announcement..................................115
Delete your announcement........116
Call screening....................................117
Number of rings...............................118
Remote access code......................119
Message alert tone.........................120
Recording time..................................121
About the answering system...........122
Answering system and
voicemail..............................................122
Using the answering system and
voicemail together..........................122
Message capacity ............................123
Voice prompts...................................123
Call screening at the telephone
base........................................................123
Call intercept.....................................123
Temporarily turning off the
message alert tone.........................123
Message playback.................................124
Delete all old messages...............126
Record and play memos..............127
Remote access........................................128
To remotely access the answering
system...................................................128
Remote commands.........................128
Appendix
Handset screen icons..........................129
Telephone base screen icons..........130
Alert tones and lights .........................131
Handset alert tones........................131
Telephone base alert tones........131
Handset indicator lights...............131
Telephone base indicator
lights ......................................................132
Screen messages...................................133
Display screen messages.............133
Expand your telephone system......136
Adding and registering handsets
(optional)..............................................136
Replace a handset................................137
Troubleshooting.....................................138
Maintenance.............................................151
Important safety information..........152
Especially about cordless
telephones..........................................152
Precautions for users of implanted
cardiac pacemakers........................153
Pacemaker patients........................153
Especially about telephone
answering systems..........................153
FCC Part 68 and ACTA........................154
FCC Part 15..............................................155
Limited warranty....................................156
Technical specifications.....................158
DECT 6.0 digital technology.......158
Telephone operating range........158
Redefining long range coverage
and clarity ...........................................158
HD audio ..............................................158
Index................................................ 159
Getting started
Quick reference guide - telephone base
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last 10
numbers dialed (page 68).
While entering numbers, press and hold
to insert a dialing pause (page 90).
/HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to page all system
handsets (page 71).
VOLUME
Press to adjust the volume during
playback (page 125).
Press to adjust the volume during a call
(page 63).
When the phone is not in use, press
to adjust the telephone base ringer
volume for all lines (page 43).
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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 (page 108).
TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily
during a call if you have pulse service
(page 64).
PTT
Press to begin a one-to-one or one-to-
group broadcast.
Press and hold to begin a one-to-group
broadcast when the handset is not in use.
X/DELETE
Press to delete the message
currently playing (page 124).
When the phone is not in use,
press twice to delete all previously
reviewed messages (page 126).
/REPEAT
Press to repeat a message or press
twice to play the previous message
(page 124).
/ANS ON
Press to turn the answering system
on or off (page 113).
/SKIP
During message playback, press
to skip to the next message
(page 124).
While entering names or numbers,
press to move the cursor to the
right.
/PLAY/STOP
Press to play messages
(page 124).
Press to stop message playback
(page 124).
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Getting started
Quick reference guide - telephone base
FLASH
During a call, press to answer
an incoming call when you
receive a call waiting alert
(page 58).
MUTE
During a call, press to mute the
microphone (page 64).
While the handset is ringing,
press to silence the ringer
temporarily (page 63).
HOME
Press to make or answer a
home call (page 56).
During a home call, press to
answer an incoming call when
you hear a call waiting
alert (page 59).
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 (page 57).
Press to use a connected Bluetooth
headset (page 57).
Press to end a call while you are using
the Bluetooth headset (page 57).
CANCEL
While in a menu, press to exit without
making changes or press and hold to
return to idle mode.
While entering names or numbers, press
to delete a digit or a character.
CID
Press to scroll down while in
a menu.
Press to review the caller ID
log when the telephone is
not in use (page 107).
While entering names or
numbers, press to move the
cursor to the left.
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item
displayed above the key.
CELLULAR
Press to make or answer a cell call
(page 58).
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.
(page 59).
DIR
Press to scroll up while in a
menu.
Press to show directory
entries when the telephone is
not in use (page 94).
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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Getting started
Quick reference guide - telephone base
Main menu
The selected menu item is highlighted.
Feature menu
Play messages (page 125)
Answering sys (page 113)
Directory (page 88)
Caller ID log (page 104)
Intercom (page 73)
Menu
Using menus
Bluetooth (page 17)
Ringers (page 43)
Set date/time (page 33)
Settings (page 34)
Website (page 52)
1.
MENU in idle mode (when the telephone is not in use) to enter the
Press
main menu.
CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.
Use
2.
Press
3.
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.
-ORPress CANCEL repeatedly to return to idle mode.
NOTE: If no key is pressed, the handset automatically returns to idle mode after 30
seconds.
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Getting started
Quick reference guide - handset
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the
telephone base or charger.
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item displayed above
the key.
While in a menu, press to select an item or
save an entry or setting.
CELLULAR
Press to make or answer a cell call (page 58).
During a cell call, press to answer an incoming
call when you hear a call waiting alert
(page 59).
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming
cell call.
Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold.
HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a home call
(page 56).
During a home call, press to answer an
incoming call when you hear a call waiting
alert (page 58).
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming
home call.
Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold.
1
While reviewing a caller ID history entry, press
repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the
telephone number before dialing or saving it in
a directory (page 108).
TONE
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily
during a call if you have pulse service
(page 64).
Press to toggle the name order when saving a
caller ID log entry into directory (page 109).
/SPEAKER
Press to make or answer a home or cell call
using the speakerphone.
Press to turn on the handset speakerphone.
Press again to resume normal handset use
(page 63).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last 10 numbers
dialed (page 68).
While entering numbers, press and hold to
insert a dialing pause (page 89).
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Getting started
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 (page 63 and
page 125).
Press to show directory entries when the
telephone is not in use (page 94).
While entering names or numbers in the
directory, press to move the cursor to the left
(page 89).
MUTE/DELETE
During a call, press to mute the microphone
(page 64).
While predialing, press to delete digits (page 56).
While reviewing the redial list, directory or
caller ID history, press to delete an individual
entry (pages 68, 99 and 111).
While entering or editing a directory entry, press
to erase a digit or character.
While the handset is ringing, press to silence the
ringer temporarily (page 63).
During message or announcement playback,
press to delete a message or announcement
(page 125 or page 116).
OFF/CANCEL
While using menus, press to cancel an operation,
back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu
display (page 3).
Press and hold to return to idle mode.
During a call, press to hang up (page 56).
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use
to erase the displayed messages (XX Missed calls
and Download fail) (page 45 and page 37).
While the handset is ringing, press to silence the
ringer temporarily (page 63).
CID
Press to scroll down while in menus.
During a call or message playback, press to
decrease the listening volume (page 63 and
page 125).
Press to show the caller ID history when the
telephone is not in use (page 106).
While entering names or numbers in the
directory, press to move the cursor to the right
(page 89).
# (pound key)
Press repeatedly to display other dialing
options when reviewing a caller ID history entry
(page 108).
EQ
During an outside call, intercom call, message
or announcement playback, press to change the
quality of the audio to best suit your hearing
(page 65).
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/VOLUME
Getting started
Quick reference guide - handset
Main menu
The selected menu item is
highlighted.
PUSH TO TALK
Press to begin a one-to-one or one-togroup broadcast.
Press and hold to begin a one-to-group
broadcast when the handset is not in use.
Feature menu
Play messages (page 125)
Answering sys (page 113)
Directory (page 88)
Caller ID log (page 104)
Intercom (page 73)
Bluetooth (page 17)
Ringers (page 31)
Set date/time (page 33)
Settings (page 34)
Website (page 52)
Menu
Using menus
Press
1.
2.
3.
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MENU in idle mode (when the
telephone is not in use) to enter the
main menu.
Use CID
menu items.
Press
highlighted item.
-OR-
Press
operation, back up to the previous menu,
or exit the menu display.
-OR-
Press and hold
return to idle mode.
NOTE: If no key is pressed, the handset
automatically returns to idle mode after
30 seconds.
or DIR to scroll through
SELECT to select or save the
OFF/CANCEL to cancel an
OFF/CANCEL to
Getting started
Telephone base main menu
To enter the main menu:
1.
2.
3.
Press CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit
the menu display.
To return to idle mode, press and hold CANCEL.
MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu.
Press
Press CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.
Press SELECT to select the highlighted item.
NOTE: If no key is pressed within 30 seconds, the telephone base automatically returns to
idle mode.
Play messages - play messages from
message box.
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
BACK SELECT
Answering sys - play, record, delete your
announcement and memos and change
your answering system settings.
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
BACK SELECT
Directory - store and search for names
and numbers.
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
BACK SELECT
Intercom - intercom call with a
system handset.
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
BACK SELECT
Ringers - set up ringers for the home and
cell lines.
Caller ID log
Intercom
Bluetooth
Ringers
BACK SELECT
Settings - change your telephone
base settings.
Bluetooth
Ringers
Set date/time
Settings
BACK SELECT
Caller ID log - review the caller ID history
or delete all caller ID log entries.
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
BACK SELECT
Bluetooth - set up and manage your
Bluetooth devices.
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
Bluetooth
BACK SELECT
Set date/time - set up the date and
time of your telephone.
Intercom
Bluetooth
Ringers
Set date/time
BACK SELECT
Website -
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view the AT&T website address.
Ringers
Set date/time
Settings
Website
BACK SELECT
Getting started
Handset main menu
To enter the main menu:
1.
2.
Press
exit the menu display.
MENU in idle mode to enter the main menu.
Press
Press CID
or DIR to select a handset feature menu, then press the
SELECT softkey to enter that menu.
OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or
To return to idle mode, press and hold
OFF/CLEAR.
NOTE: If no key is pressed within 30 seconds, the handset automatically returns to
idle mode.
Play messages - play messages from
message box.
Answering sys - play, record, delete your
announcement and memos and change
your answering system settings.
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
BACK SELECT
Directory - store and search for names
and numbers.
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
BACK SELECT
Caller ID log - review the caller ID history
or delete all caller ID log entries.
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
BACK SELECT
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
BACK SELECT
Intercom - intercom call with the
telephone base or a system handset.
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
BACK SELECT
Ringers - set up ringers for the home and
cell lines.
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
Ringers
BACK SELECT
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Getting started
Handset main menu
Set date/time - change your handset
settings.
Caller ID log
Intercom
Ringers
Set date/time
BACK SELECT
Website - view the AT&T website address.
Ringers
Set date/time
Settings
Website
BACK SELECT
Settings - change your handset settings.
Intercom
Ringers
Set date/time
Settings
BACK SELECT
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Getting started
Installation
You must install and charge
the handset battery before
using the cordless handset.
See pages 13-14 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 11). 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 the washing machine or
•
work bench.
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Getting started
Telephone base 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 9 for details.
Telephone base installation
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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Getting started
Charger installation
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
1.
website at
Canada, dial
The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
2.
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.
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In
1 (866) 288-4268.
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Getting started
Battery installation and charging
Install the battery as shown below.
Step 1
Plug the battery connector securely
into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment, matching the
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 handset will prompt you to set the
date and time. For instructions, see
Set date and time on page 33. 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
SET TIME
--:-- --
BACK SET
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT166342).
•
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.
13
Getting started
Battery charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status
(see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the 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 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 158 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
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
The screen shows
Low battery and
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
flashes.
flashes.
. If you are on a call in low battery mode, the
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,
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
place it in the telephone
base or charger when not
in use.
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps
every minute.
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Getting started
Installation options
Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your
telephone on a wall, follow the steps below to connect the telephone
base with a standard dual-stud telephone wall mounting plate. You may
need a professional to install the mounting plate.
Tabletop to wall mount installation
1.
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 on the wall mount bracket on the telephone base
2.
to detach it from tabletop orientation.
Swivel the wall mount bracket down to wall mount position and push it
3.
into the telephone base until it clicks into place.
Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the
4.
power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Align
the holes on the back of the telephone base with the wall mounting plate.
Slide the telephone base down until it locks securely. Bundle the
5.
telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with twist ties.
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Getting started
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
1.
them first.
Push the telephone base up to remove it from wall. Unplug the telephone
2.
line cord (or DSL filter) from the wall. Unplug the power adapter from the
power outlet.
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Bluetooth
Introducing Bluetooth
Your new AT&T TL96271/TL96371/TL96471 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 cell phones to make and receive cell calls.
Only one cell phone can be active on a call at a time.
•
Connect a Bluetooth enabled headset for making and receiving line 1 or
line 2 calls.
•
Conference any combination of cell and line 1 or line 2 calls.
•
Make and receive calls using your cell phone plan with your cordless
system handsets.
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 headset
within this range.
•
If your cell phone has poor reception in your home, the
TL96371/TL96471
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
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471
cell line. For optimal performance, the cell phone must be within 15 feet
of the telephone base.
•
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.
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Refer to the Bluetooth setup section (pages 19-29) to learn how to set up
your Bluetooth device. Refer to the Telephone operation section
(pages 56-71) on how to operate your Bluetooth devices with your new AT&T
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471 telephone system with Bluetooth wireless
technology. Refer to the Troubleshooting section (pages 138-150) if you
experience difficulty when using the telephone system.
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.
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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 devices - 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.
CELLULAR line - the telephone line associated with your cell phone service.
On your
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471, press CELL on the handset or
CELLULAR on the base to use the cell line.
Connected - when you pair a Bluetooth device to the TL96271/TL96371/
TL96471
device is connected a 1 and/ or 2 will display after
it is placed in a active slot and automatically connected. When a
on the handset screen
and the DEVICE 1 and/or DEVICE 2 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
Disconnected -when a device is disconnected, 1 and/or 2 displays after
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on the handset screen and the DEVICE 1 and/or DEVICE 2 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 set to this mode. Depending on the cell phone manufacturer, this mode is
sometimes referred to as Find Me or Visibility.
Paired devices - Bluetooth enabled devices (cell phones or headsets) that
have shared registration information with the telephone base. A total of four
Bluetooth enabled devices can be paired to the telephone base. However,
only two paired devices can communicate with the base at a time.
Pairing - sometimes referred 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 telephone 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 with your telephone, you must first
pair and connect your Bluetooth cellular phone with the telephone base. TheThe
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471
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:
1.
Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then
press SELECT.
3.
Press SELECT to choose Add device.
4.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight Add cellular, then
press SELECT. The screen displays
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 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 two active devices on the
device list with prefix D1: or D2:, the handset
shows Only 2 devices can be ready for
connection. You are prompted to deactivate an
active device.
5.
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.
6.
Press NEXT to turn on the telephone base discoverable mode. The screen
displays Set cell to search base: AT&T DECT 6.0 discoverable PIN:
0000. Promptly turn on the Bluetooth feature of your cell phone and
search for or add new devices.
can then be used to make or answer calls on
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BACK SELECT
Please wait...
BLUETOOTH
Add device
Device list
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BACK SELECT
(page 27).
ADD DEVICE
Add cellular
Add headset
BACK SELECT
Set cell to
search base:
AT&T DECT 6.0
discoverable
PIN:0000
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth setup
Your cell phone may require a passcode. In this case
7.
the handset screen displays Check cellular. ENTER
PASS CODE. Enter the cell phone passcode into the
handset and press SET to save.
Enter the PIN of the telephone base (the default PIN
8.
is 0000) into your cell phone to continue the pairing
process. The handset displays Adding Cell Phone A to
device list...
9.
When a device is successfully connected, the handset
displays Cell Phone A is added and connected to base. You hear a
confirmation tone. The corresponding status icon (
1 or 2) displays. The
corresponding device light on the telephone base (DEVICE 1 or DEVICE 2)
turns on.
If you have trouble pairing your cell phone, it may not be compatible
with your
compatibility list at
NOTES:
•
•
•
•
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471. Check the Bluetooth
www.telephones.att.com.
The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.
If you put the handset back in the telephone base or charger while pairing, the process
is cancelled and the handset returns to idle mode.
The steps for the pairing process may vary for different cell phones. If this happens,
follow the prompts on your cell phone and your
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.
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471 to
Adding
Cell Phone A
to device
list...
Cell Phone A
is added
and connected
to base.
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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:
1.
Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode to
enter the main menu.
2.
Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press
SELECT
Press SELECT to choose Add device.
3.
Press
4.
press SELECT. The screen displays
.
CID or DIR to highlight Add headset, then
Please wait...
followed by If headset is connected to cell, please
disconnect it. Press NEXT.
If there is another headset already active, the screen
•
will show Only 1 headset in device list can be
ready for connection and prompt you to replace an
existing paired device (page 27).
When you already have two active devices, the
•
handset shows Only 2 devices can be ready for
connection. The telephone base will deactivate
another headset from active slot automatically.
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Caller ID log
Intercom
Bluetooth
BACK SELECT
BLUETOOTH
Add device
Device list
Download dir
BACK SELECT
DEVICE LIST
Add cellular
Add headset
BACK SELECT
Pls set headset
to discoverable
mode
BACK NEXT
Press NEXT. The screen displays Pls set headset to
5.
discoverable mode, then press NEXT.
All devices that are connected to the telephone base
•
are temporarily disconnected.
The screen displays Searching for Bluetooth
5.
headsets... Set your headset to discoverable mode
(refer to the user’s manual of your headset).
When the screen displays the found devices, press
6.
CID or DIR to highlight your headset and then
press NEXT.
Enter the PIN of your headset. The PIN for most
7.
Bluetooth devices is 0000 (refer to the user’s manual
of your headset). Then press NEXT.
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Searching for
Bluetooth
headsets...
FOUND DEVICES
Headset A
Headset B
BACK SELECT
ADD HEADSET
ENTER PIN
Active devices
____
BACK NEXT
Bluetooth
Bluetooth setup
The screen will display Adding Headset A to
9.
device list... when the base is connecting to
your headset.
When a device is successfully connected, the handset
10.
displays Headset A is added and connected to base
and the corresponding status icon (
1 or 2). You
hear a confirmation tone. The corresponding light on
the telephone base (DEVICE 1 or DEVICE 2) turns on.
If you have trouble pairing your headset, it may not
be compatible with your
Check the Bluetooth compatibility list at
NOTES: The pairing process may take up to one minute. If the pairing process fails, try again.
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471.
www.telephones.att.com.
Auto connection
An active device may be disconnected from the telephone base when:
•
The Bluetooth feature of your cell is turned off.
The power of your device is turned off.
•
Your Bluetooth device are not is not within range of the telephone base.
•
When the Bluetooth or power on the device is turned on or it moves within
range of the base, the base will try to reconnect to the Bluetooth device. If
you disconnect the device through the device list, the base will not attempt to
reconnect unless your device is moved out of range and back in range again
Adding
Headset A
to device
list...
Headset A
is added
and connected
to base.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth setup
Device list and connection
Up to four 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 in an active
slot (DEVICE 1 or DEVICE 2) on the device list and connected. Only one
Bluetooth cell phone or a headset 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 two
minutes to reconnect.
Review the active device list
You can change the name of a paired device on the paired devices list.
1.
Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode.
2.
Press
3.
Press CID or DIR to highlight Device list, then press SELECT.
Connect/disconnect an active device
CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
While in the active devices menu, you may connect or disconnect your active
device.
1.
Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode.
Press CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then press
2.
SELECT.
3.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight Device list, then
press SELECT.
4.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight a device when
necessary, then press OPTION.
5.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight
(whichever is applicable)
, then press SELECT.
Connect/Disconnect
The handset 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.
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Caller ID log
Intercom
Bluetooth
BACK SELECT
BLUETOOTH
Add device
Device list
Download dir
BACK SELECT
DEVICE LIST
D1:Headset A
D2:Cell Phone A
Cell Phone B
BACK SELECT
HEADSET A
Connect
Remove
Rename
BACK SELECT
Bluetooth
Bluetooth setup
Remove a paired device
If you want to add another Bluetooth device and you already have the
maximum of four devices on the paired devices list, you must first delete a
device from the paired devices list.
To remove a paired device:
1.
Press MENU on the telephone base in idle mode to
enter the main menu.
2.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight Bluetooth, then
press SELECT.
3.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight Device list, then
press SELECT.
4.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight a selected device
when necessary, then press DELETE/X.
-OR-
Press CID or DIR to highlight a selected device
1.
when necessary, then press OPTION.
2.
Press
CID or DIR to highlight Remove, then
press SELECT.
The telephone base displays Remove Headset A?
3.
Press YES to confirm. The telephone base displays
Device removed from device list and you hear a
confirmation tone.
BLUETOOTH
Add device
Device list
Download dir
BACK SELECT
DEVICE LIST
D1:Headset A
D2:Cell Phone A
Cell Phone B
BACK OPTION
Headset A
Connect
Remove
Rename
BACK SELECT
Remove
Headset A
?
BACK SELECT
Device removed
from
device list
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