VTech Telecommunications 80 9053 00 User Manual
User’s manual
CL83113/CL83213/
CL83263/CL83313/
CL83363/CL83413/
CL83463
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting
This User’s manual provides you with basic installation and major operation
instructions. A limited set of features are described in an abridged form.
Please refer to the online CL83113/CL83213/CL83263/CL83313/
CL83363/CL83413/CL83463 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering
system with caller ID/call waiting Complete user’s manual for a full set of
installation and operation instructions at
www.telephones.att.com/manuals.
This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless
headsets. Visit
compatible cordless headsets.
For customer service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or
call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Model number: CL83113 (one handset)
CL83213/CL83263 (two handsets)
CL83313/CL83363 (three handsets)
CL83413/CL83463 (four handsets)
Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with caller
ID/call waiting
Serial number: __________________________________________________________
Purchase date: _________________________________________________________
www.telephones.att.com/headsets for a list of
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.
User’s manual
CL83113/CL83213/CL83263/
CL83313/CL83363/CL83413/
CL83463
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting
Table of contents
Getting started
Quick reference guide - handset ........1
Telephone base and charger
installation ............................................... 4
Battery installation and charging ....... 5
Installation options .................................... 6
Tabletop to wall mount
installation ................................................6
Telephone settings
Handset settings ......................................... 7
Ringer volume ........................................7
Ringer tone ..............................................7
Set date/time ......................................... 8
LCD language .......................................... 8
Caller ID announce ..............................9
Voicemail (visual message
waiting) indicator ..................................9
Save your speed dial voicemail
number ....................................................... 9
Clear voicemail indication ............. 10
Key tone ................................................. 10
Home area code ................................. 11
Dial mode .............................................. 11
Telephone base settings ...................... 12
Ringer volume ..................................... 12
Ringer tone ........................................... 12
Set date/time ...................................... 13
LCD language ....................................... 13
Caller ID announce ........................... 14
Voicemail (visual message
waiting) indicator ............................... 14
Save your speed dial voicemail
number .................................................... 14
Clear voicemail indication ............ 15
Key tone ................................................. 15
Home area code ................................. 16
Dial mode .............................................. 16
Telephone operation
Telephone operation..............................17
Making a call ........................................ 17
Answering a call ................................. 17
Ending a call ......................................... 17
Handset speakerphone ................... 17
Last number redial ............................17
Equalizer ................................................. 18
Volume control .................................... 18
Call waiting ...........................................18
Mute .......................................................... 18
Options while on calls .......................... 19
Chain dialing ........................................ 19
Blind transfer ....................................... 20
Multiple handset use
Multiple handset use .............................21
Handset locator .................................. 21
Intercom....................................................... 22
Push-to-talk (PTT) ................................... 23
Turn PTT on or off ............................. 23
PTT call to a single device ............23
PTT call to multiple devices ......... 24
Answer a PTT call ..............................25
Directory
Directory ...................................................... 26
Create a new directory entry ....... 26
Review directory entries ................. 26
Review the directory .............................. 27
Search by name .................................. 27
Delete a directory entry .................27
Edit a directory entry ....................... 27
Speed dial ................................................... 28
Assign a speed dial number ......... 28
Assign your voicemail speed
dial number ........................................... 28
Make a call using speed dial ........ 28
Check your voicemail using
speed dial .............................................. 28
Caller ID
Caller ID ....................................................... 29
Missed (new) call indicator ........... 29
Review the caller ID history ......... 29
View dialing options .........................29
Dial a caller ID log entry ................ 29
Save a caller ID log entry to the
directory ................................................. 30
Answering system
Answering system settings................. 31
Announcement .................................... 31
Answer on/off ..................................... 32
Call screening ...................................... 33
Number of rings ................................. 33
Remote access code ........................34
Message alert tone ........................... 34
Message recording time ................. 35
About the answering system ............ 36
Answering system and voicemail
indicators ............................................... 36
Using the answering machine
and voicemail together ................... 36
Call screening ...................................... 37
Call intercept ....................................... 37
Temporarily turning off the
message alert tone ........................... 37
Message playback ................................... 38
Options during playback ................ 38
Delete all old messages ................. 39
Recording and playing memos ......... 40
Record a memo .................................. 40
Play back a memo ............................. 40
Remote access .......................................... 41
Appendix
Adding and registering
handsets/headsets ........................... 42
Deregistering handsets ........................ 43
Troubleshooting ....................................... 44
Maintenance............................................... 47
Important safety information ............ 48
Safety information ............................. 48
Especially about cordless
telephones ............................................. 49
Precautions for users of
implanted cardiac pacemakers ... 49
Pacemaker patients .......................... 49
Especially about telephone
answering systems ............................ 49
FCC Part 68 and ACTA.......................... 50
FCC Part 15 ................................................ 51
Limited warranty ...................................... 52
Technical specifications ....................... 54
DECT 6.0 digital technology ......... 54
Telephone operating range .......... 54
Redefining long range coverage
and clarity .............................................. 54
HD audio................................................. 54
Index
Index .............................................................. 55
Getting started
Telephone base and charger installation
Install the telephone base and charger as shown below.
Telephone base installation
Plug the large end
of the telephone
base power adapter
into a power outlet
not controlled by a
wall switch.
Route the power adapter
cord through this slot.
If you have DSL high-speed
Internet service, a DSL filter
(not included) is required.
Telephone line cord
Plug one end of the
telephone line cord
into a telephone jack
or a DSL filter.
Route the telephone line
cord through this slot.
Raise the antenna.
Plug the small end of the
telephone base power
adapter into the power
adapter jack on the back
of the telephone base.
Plug the other end of the
telephone line cord into the
telephone jack on the back
of the telephone base.
Charger installation
Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement power
•
adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the online Complete user’s manual at
www.telephones.att.com/manuals.
The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
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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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Getting started
Battery installation and charging
Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status
(see the table below). For best performance, keep the handset in the
telephone base or charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged
after 10 hours of continuous charging. See the table in the Technical
specifications section on page 55 for battery operating times.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank, or
shows Place in charger
and
(flashing).
The screen shows
Low battery and
(flashing).
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
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.
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.
CHARGE light
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•
•
Step 2
Align the cover flat
against the battery
compartment, then
slide it upwards until it
clicks into place.
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or
replacement battery (model BT166342).
our website at
www.telephones.att.com or
To order, visit
call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the online
Complete user’s manual at
www.telephones.att.com/manuals.
If you do not use the handset for a long time,
disconnect and remove the battery to prevent
possible leakage.
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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).
2. Press down on the tabs of the wall mount bracket on the telephone base
to detach it from tabletop orientation.
3. Swivel the wall mount bracket down to wall mount position and push it
into the telephone base until it clicks into place.
4. 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 holes on the back of the telephone base with the wall
mounting plate.
5. 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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Telephone settings
Handset settings
Use the menu to change the telephone settings.
1. Press MENU/
SELECT on the handset when it is not in use to enter the main
menu.
2. Press
CID or DIR to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling
through the menu, the > symbol indicates the chosen menu item.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the chosen item.
NOTE: Press OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit
the menu display. Press and hold
OFF/CANCEL to return to idle mode.
Ringer volume
You can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or turn the ringer off.
When the ringer is off, appears on the screen.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press MENU/SELECT again to select >Ringer volume.
4. Press CID or DIR to sample each volume level.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference.
NOTE: The handset ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls.
Ringer tone
You can choose one of ten ringer tones.
1. Press MENU/
SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to >Ringer tone, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press CID or DIR to sample each ringer tone.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference.
NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.
Handset settings
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Telephone settings
Handset settings
Set date/time
The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior
to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as
follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are
set automatically with each incoming call. The year must be set so that the
day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.
1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/
SELECT to enter the main menu.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to >Set date/time and then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press
CID or DIR to select the month, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter
the number using the dialing keys.
4. Press
CID or DIR to select the day, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter
the number using the dialing keys.
5. Press CID or DIR to select the year, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter
the number using the dialing keys, then press MENU/SELECT to move on to
set the time.
6. Press
CID or DIR to select the hour, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter
the number using the dialing keys.
7. Press
CID or DIR to select the minute, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter
the number using the dialing keys.
8. Press
CID or DIR to select AM or PM, or press 2 for AM or 7 for PM.
Then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
NOTE: If the clock is not set when a message is recorded, the system announces, “Time and
day not set,” before it plays the message.
LCD language
You can select the language used for all screen displays.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to choose >LCD language.
4. Press CID or DIR to highlight >English, >Français or >Español, then
press MENU/SELECT. The screen prompts Set English/Français/Español
as LCD language?
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference.
NOTE: If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish, you can reset it
back to English without going through the French or Spanish menus. Press MENU/SELECT on
the handset in idle mode, then enter 364#. There is a confirmation tone.
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Telephone settings
Caller ID announce
The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to
look at the display.
To turn on or off the caller ID announce feature:
1. Press MENU/
2. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
3. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Caller ID annc, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use
5. Use
CID or DIR to highlight the desired option, then press MENU/SELECT.
Set all On/Off - Change the setting for the base and all handsets.
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Local handset - Change the setting for that handset only.
•
Base - Change the setting for the telephone base only.
•
CID or DIR to highlight >On or >Off, then press MENU/SELECT.
NOTES:
•
To use the caller ID announce feature, you must subscribe to caller ID service from your
telephone service provider.
•
Pronunciation of names may vary with this feature. Not all names may be pronounced correctly
Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator
If you subscribe to a voicemail service, New voicemail and the icon appear
on the handset screen when you have new voicemail messages. Contact
your service provider for more information and assistance about using your
voicemail service.
Save your speed dial voicemail number
This feature lets you save your voicemail number for quick access when you
press and hold the 1 key.
To save your voicemail number:
1. Press MENU/
SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Voicemail #, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail access number provided by
your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits) when prompted.
Press
•
Press MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone
•
CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right.
base to erase a digit.
Press and hold MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
•
telephone base to erase all digits.
•
Press and hold
REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a three-second dialing pause (a
p appears).
5. Press
MENU/SELECT to save.
Handset settings
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Telephone settings
Clear voicemail indication
Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but
there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while
away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail
and the
icon; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you
have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to
send the signal to turn on the indicators.
To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators:
1. Press MENU/
SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Clr voicemail, then press MENU/SELECT.
The screen shows Turn off indicator?
4. Press
MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication off.
NOTE: For information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone
service provider.
Key tone
The handset is set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the key tone
volume or turn it off.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Key tone, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use
5. Press
CID or DIR to select the desired volume or Off.
MENU/SELECT to save your preference.
Handset settings
Home area code
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Telephone settings
If you dial 7 digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your
area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a
call from within your home area code, the caller ID history only displays the
7 digits of the telephone number.
This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the caller ID log. If you
dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, do not use this home area code
feature. If you do, you cannot place local calls from your caller ID log, as they
will have only 7 digits.
To set the home area code:
1. Press MENU/
SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Home area code, then press MENU/SELECT.
The screen briefly shows Only for 7 digit dial from CID.
4. Use the dialing keys to enter a three-digit home area code.
Press MUTE/DELETE to delete a digit.
•
Press and hold MUTE/DELETE to delete all digits.
•
5. Press
MENU/SELECT to save.
NOTE: If in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial 10 digits to
make a local call (area code plus telephone number), you need to delete your home
area code and dial out locally from the call ID log. With the home area code displayed,
press and hold MUTE/DELETE until the digits are deleted, and then press MENU/SELECT.
The home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _ (empty).
Dial mode
The dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you
must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone.
To set the dial mode:
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use
3. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
CID or DIR to scroll to >Dial mode, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Tone or >Pulse, then press MENU/SELECT.
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Telephone settings
Telephone base settings
Use the menu to change the telephone settings.
1. Press MENU/SELECT on the telephone base when it is not in use to enter
the main menu.
2. Press CID or DIR to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling
through the menu, the
> symbol indicates the selected menu item.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the chosen item.
NOTE: Press CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu or exit the
menu display. Press and hold CANCEL to return to idle mode.
Ringer volume
You can set the ringer volume level to one of six levels or turn the ringer off.
When the ringer is off, appears on the screen.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press MENU/SELECT again to select >Ringer volume.
4. Press
5. Press
CID or DIR to sample each volume level.
MENU/SELECT to save your preference.
NOTE: The telephone base ringer volume also determines the ringer volume for intercom calls.
Ringer tone
You can choose one of ten ringer tones.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Ringers, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press CID or DIR to scroll to >Ringer tone, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Press CID or DIR to sample each ringer tone.
5. Press
MENU/SELECT to save your preference.
NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you will not hear ringer tone samples.
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Telephone settings
Telephone base settings
Set date/time
The answering system announces the day and time of each message prior
to playing it. Before using the answering system, set the date and time as
follows. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set
automatically with each incoming call. The year must be set so that the day
of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information.
1.
When the telephone base is in idle mode, press MENU/
SELECT to enter the
main menu.
Press
2.
3.
CID or DIR to scroll to >Set date/time and then press MENU/SELECT.
CID or DIR to select the month, then press MENU/SELECT, or
Press
enter the number using the dialing keys.
Press
4.
CID or DIR to select the day, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter
the number using the dialing keys.
5.
Press CID or DIR to select the year, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter
the number using the dialing keys, then press MENU/SELECT to move on to
set the time.
6.
CID or DIR to select the hour, then press MENU/SELECT, or enter
Press
the number using the dialing keys.
Press
7.
CID or DIR to select the minute, then press MENU/SELECT, or
enter the number using the dialing keys.
8.
CID or DIR to select AM or PM, or press 2 for AM or 7 for PM.
Press
Then press MENU/SELECT to confirm.
NOTE: If the clock is not set when a message is recorded, the system announces, “Time
and day not set,” before it plays the message.
LCD language
You can select the language used for all screen displays.
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to choose >LCD language.
4. Press CID or DIR to highlight >English, >Français or >Español, then
MENU/SELECT. The screen prompts Set English/Français/Español
press
as LCD language?
5. Press
MENU/SELECT twice to confirm and save your preference.
NOTE: If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish, you can reset it
back to English without going through the French or Spanish menus. Press MENU/SELECT on
the base in idle mode, then enter 364#. There is a confirmation tone.
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Telephone settings
Telephone base settings
Caller ID announce
The caller ID announce feature lets you know who’s calling without having to
look at the display.
To turn on or off the caller ID announce feature:
1. Press MENU/
2. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Caller ID annc, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use
5. Use
CID or DIR to highlight the desired option, then press MENU/SELECT.
Set all On/Off - Change the setting for the base and all handsets.
•
Base - Change the setting for the telephone base only.
•
CID or DIR to highlight >On or >Off, then press MENU/SELECT.
NOTES:
•
To use the caller ID announce feature, you must subscribe to caller ID service from your
telephone service provider.
•
Pronunciation of names may vary with this feature. Not all names may be pronounced correctly.
Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator
If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your telephone service
provider, New voicemail and the
screen when you have new messages. Contact your service provider for more
information and assistance about using your voicemail service.
SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
icon appear on the telephone base
Save your speed dial voicemail number
This feature lets you save your voicemail number for easy access when you
press and hold the
1 key.
To save your voicemail number:
1. Press MENU/
SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Voicemail #, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use the dialing keys to enter the voicemail access number provided by
your telephone service provider (up to 30 digits) when prompted.
Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right.
•
Press MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the telephone base
•
to erase a digit.
Press and hold MUTE/DELETE on the handset or X/DELETE on the
•
telephone base to erase all digits.
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to enter a three-second dialing pause (a
•
p appears).
5. Press
MENU/SELECT to save.
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Telephone settings
Telephone base settings
Clear voicemail indication
Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail but
there is none. For example, when you have accessed your voicemail while
away from home. This feature only turns off the displayed New voicemail
and the
have new voicemail messages, your telephone service provider continues to
send the signal to turn on the indicators.
To manually turn off the new voicemail indicators:
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use
3. Use
4. Press
Key tone
The telephone base is set to beep with each key press. You can adjust the
key tone volume or turn it off.
icon; it does not delete your voicemail messages. As long as you
CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
CID or DIR to scroll to >Clr voicemail, then press MENU/SELECT.
The screen shows Turn off indicator?
MENU/SELECT again to turn the voicemail indication off.
NOTE: For information about using your voicemail service, contact your telephone
service provider.
1. Press MENU/
2. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
3. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Key tone, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use
CID or DIR to select the desired volume or Off.
5. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference.
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Telephone settings
Telephone base settings
Home area code
If you dial 7 digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your
area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a
call from within your home area code, the caller ID history only displays the
7 digits of the telephone number.
This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the caller ID log. If you
dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, do not use this home area code
feature. If you do, you cannot place local calls from your caller ID log, as they
will have only 7 digits.
To set the home area code:
1. Press MENU/
2. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Use CID or DIR to scroll to >Home area code, then press MENU/SELECT.
The screen briefly shows Only for 7 digit dial from CID.
4. Use the dialing keys to enter a three-digit home area code.
Press X/DELETE to delete a digit.
•
Press and hold X/DELETE to delete all digits.
•
5. Press
MENU/SELECT to save.
NOTE: If in the future, your telephone service provider requires you to dial 10 digits to
make a local call (area code plus telephone number), you need to delete your home
area code and dial out locally from the caller ID log. With the home area code displayed,
press and hold X/DELETE until the digits are deleted, and then press
The home area code is now restored to its default setting of _ _ _ (empty).
SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
MENU/SELECT.
Dial mode
The dial mode is preset to tone dialing. If you have pulse (rotary) service, you
must change the dial mode to pulse dialing before using the telephone.
To set the dial mode:
1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu.
2. Use
3. Use
CID or DIR to scroll to >Settings, then press MENU/SELECT.
CID or DIR to scroll to >Dial mode, then press MENU/SELECT.
4. Use CID or DIR to highlight >Tone or >Pulse, then press MENU/SELECT.
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Telephone operation
Telephone operation
Telephone operation
Making a call
Using a cordless handset:
•
Press
Using the telephone base:
•
Press
Answering a call
Using a cordless handset:
Press
•
-OR-
Press any dialing key (0-9, TONE
•
Using the telephone base:
Press
•
-OR-
Press any dialing key (0-9, TONE
•
Ending a call
Using a cordless handset:
Press OFF/CANCEL or return the handset to the telephone base or charger.
•
PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER, then enter the telephone number.
/SPEAKERSPEAKER, then enter the telephone number.
PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER.
or #).
/SPEAKERSPEAKER.
or #).
Using the telephone base:
•
Press
/SPEAKERSPEAKER.
Handset speakerphone
During a call, press /SPEAKERSPEAKER to switch between handsfree speakerphone
and normal handset use. Press OFF/CANCEL to hang up.
NOTE: The speakerphone uses more power than the normal handset. If the handset
battery becomes very low while you are using the speakerphone, the call remains in
speakerphone mode until you hang up or the battery becomes depleted.
Last number redial
Each handset and the telephone base stores the last 10 telephone numbers
dialed (up to 30 digits each).
Using a cordless handset:
Press REDIAL/PAUSE, then CID, DIR or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to view up
•
to 10 recently called numbers. Press PHONE/FLASH or /SPEAKERSPEAKER to dial
the displayed number.
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