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AT&T SL81108 User's Manual

1. 6 Slide the bracket away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs Figure 5 Upper keeper tab location 7 Align the holes on the telephone base with the standard wall plate and slide the bracket until the telephone is secured as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 Wall mount position 12 Getting started Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installation 8 Raise the antenna 13 Getting started Mounting bracket procedure Wall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base to the desktop position 1 Remove the telephone base from the wall 2 Place the telephone base on a flat surface with the antenna on the left side as shown in Figure 7 Antenna Figure 7 Wall mounting bracket location 14 Telephone operation Mounting bracket procedure Wall mount to desktop installation 3 Maintain contact with the telephone base and slide the bracket towards you until it is free of the upper keeper tabs shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Upper keeper tab location 4 Tilt the top of the bracket towards you until it is resting on the telephone base 5 Align the grooves of the bracket with the lower keeper tabs on the base Make sure the cords are pointing away from you as shown in Figure 9 Lower keeper tabs Figure 9 Lower keeper tab location 15 Telephone operation Mounting bracket procedure Wall mount to desktop installation 6 Slide the bracket
2. If you have too many missed calls and you do not want to review them one by one but you still want to keep them in the caller ID history you can press and hold OFF ctear for four seconds when the handset is idle All the entries in the caller ID history will be considered old have been reviewed and the missed calls counter is reset to 0 40 Caller ID The various dialing options are To review the caller ID history To review the caller ID history 1 Press v CID to review the caller ID history in reverse chronological order starting with the most recent call OR You can also review the caller ID history by pressing MENU SELECT and using 4 DIR or y CID to scroll to gt CALL LOG then press MENU SELECT Press A DIR or CID to scroll through the list as shown on the k To dial from the caller ID history While reviewing an entry in the caller ID history Press PHONE FLASH or 4 SPEAKER to call the number as it is displayed in the caller ID history OR Press repeatedly to see the various dialing options you can choose to dial with or without an area code or with or without the 1 then press NPHONE FLASH or 4 SPEAKER to place the call Oor You may need to change how a caller ID number will be dialed if the entry is not displayed in the correct format Caller ID numbers may appear with an area code which may not be required for local calls or without a 1
3. c Provide your name complete and correct mailing address and telephone number 7 Other limitations This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and the manufacturer of this AT amp T branded PRODUCT It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this PRODUCT The manufacturer provides no other warranties for this PRODUCT The warranty exclusively describes all of the manufacturer s responsibilities regarding the PRODUCT There are no other express warranties No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification State Provincial Law rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Limitations Implied warranties including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability an unwritten warranty that the PRODUCT is fit for ordinary use are limited to one year from date of purchase Some states provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any indirect special incidental consequential or similar damages including but not limited to lost profits or revenue inability to use the PRODUCT or other associated equipment the cost of substitute equipment and claims by third parties resulting from the use of t
4. gy tones SPEAKER Telephone base tones Beeps every 10 Message alert seconds A series of beeps VOLUME WA keys are pressed when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting 43 Appendix A Screen icons lights amp tones Lights 44 IN USE e On when handset is in use or when you are registering a handset e Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line or you are deregistering handset s from the telephone base e Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voice mail Voice mail is provided by your local telephone company It is different from the answering system on the telephone base CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone _ base or charger Blue backlit display Blue backlit keypad SPEAKER On when the speakerphone is on Appendix B Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The handset is in use Gatat You have just ended a call You are accessing an empty caller ID history You are accessing an empty directory The directory is full No new entries can be saved unless some existing items are deleted The microphone is muted The handset speakerphone is in use DD The battery needs to be recharged TEE There is a call coming in DD oe There are new voice mail messages 9
5. User s manual SL81108 SL81208 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone with caller ID call waiting Congratulations on your purchase of this AT amp T product Before using this AT amp T product please read the Important safety information on pages 51 53 of this manual Please thoroughly read this user s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new AT amp 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 SL81108 single handset SL81208 two handsets Type DECT 6 0 cordless telephone Serial Purchase date Place of purchase Both the model and serial number of your AT amp 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 ea The ENERGY STAR program www energystar gov recognizes and ae 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 reff ENERGY STAR 2008 Advanced American Telephones All rights reserved AT amp T and the AT amp T logo are trademarks of AT amp T Intellectual Property II L P d b a AT amp T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Tele
6. Kevin and Linda in your directory e If you press 5 JKL once you will see Jennifer e If you press 5 JKL twice you will see Jessie e If you press 5 JKL three times you will see Kevin If you press 5 JKL four times you will see Linda e If you press 5 JKL five times you will see Jennifer again O vores 1 If there is no name matching the first letter of the key you press you will see a name that matches the second letter of the key 2 If you press a key 2 9 and no name starts with the letters on that key the directory will show the entry that matches the next letter in the directory 36 Directory To dial delete or edit entries To dial delete or edit a directory entry name and number the entry must be displayed on the handset Use the directory search or review pages 35 36 to display an entry Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory press PHONE FLASH or 4 SPEAKER To delete an entry When a directory entry is displayed press DELETE mutE to delete the displayed entry from the directory Once deleted an entry cannot be retrieved To edit an entry When a directory entry is displayed 1 Press MENU SELECT to modify the entry You will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER e Press the dial pad keys to add digits e Press DELETE MutE to erase digits e Press F DIR or v CID to move the cursor e Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to add a three second
7. charges may apply e Test a working phone at the phone jack If another phone has the same problem the problem is the phone jack Contact your local telephone company charges may apply e Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away as possible from electronic devices such as television sets VCRs or other cordless telephones Re install the battery and place the cordless handset in the telephone base Wait for the cordless handset to re establish its connection with the telephone base Allow up to one minute for this to take place e Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord My calls cut e Other electronic products can cause interference with in and out your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far while I m using away from the following electronic devices as possible my cordless television sets VCRs or other cordless handset telephones e Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating e If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge pro tector plug the phone or modem surge protector into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector 65 Appendix K Troubleshooting Relocate your tele
8. name search 36 new entries 33 34 Display dial 37 DSL 5 E Elapsed time 22 Ending calls 22 68 F Flash switchhook flash 25 H Hands speakerphone 22 Handset key tone 18 Handset language 19 Handset locator 24 Handset ringer tone 18 Handset ringer volume 17 Handset settings 17 21 Handset voicemail indicator 20 Headset 9 Intercom 28 Incoming caller ID history 41 Incoming calls answering 22 L Language 19 Last number redial 26 Lights 44 M Making calls 22 Memory match 40 Missed calls indicator 40 Mute 26 N Names enter into directory 34 search for 36 0 On hook dialing 22 Index Q Quick reference guide 2 3 R Receiving calls 22 Redial 26 Registration 48 Ringer silencing 21 Ring tone options 18 Ringer volume handset 17 S Search for names 36 Speakerphone 22 T Technical specifications 60 Telephone operating range 60 Temporary ringer silencing 21 Troubleshooting 61 67 V Visual message waiting indicator 20 Voicemail 3 44 Volume controls 17 25 69 atat Q www telephones att com 2008 Advanced American Telephones All rights reserved AT amp T and the AT amp T logo are trademarks of AT amp T Intellectual Property Il L P d b a AT amp T Intellectual Property licensed to Advanced American Telephones Printed in China Issue 1 AT amp T 01 08
9. sees 37 a pos af amp amp eA 2 O 5 Caller ID Caller ID operation eee 38 To review the caller ID IELO AAEE E E T 41 Appendix A Screen icons lights amp TONES 43 Appendix B Handset display Sereen MESSAGES sssini 45 Appendix C Adding and registering handsets 48 Appendix D Replacing a handsets 49 Appendix E Maintenance 50 Appendix F Important safety INONMA asier 51 Appendix G FCC Part 68 and ACTA rscndonenceniunniirian 54 Appendix H FCC Part 15 56 Appendix l Limited warranty 57 Appendix J Technical SPO CIFICATIONS sisisi 60 Appendix K Troubleshooting s src 61 DN cies scistvvicstasireartevaneritnniesl 68 Getting started Quick reference guide handset CHARGE indicator On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger _ DIR CID Press DIR to display directory entries page 35 Press to scroll up while in rka ER atat ile entering names or numbers press to move the cursor to the right Press wy CID to display caller ID history page 41 Press to scroll down while in menus While entering names or numbers press to move the cursor to the left REDIAL DELETE PAUSE IR MUTE MEN REDIAL PAUSE f Press to view redial memory Ul cone CID a page 26 While entering numbers press and hold to insert a dialing pause page 33 PHONE FLASH Press to make or answer a call During
10. 1 800 222 3111 In Canada call 1 866 288 4268 NOTE Before calling for service please review the user s manual a check of the PRODUCT controls and features may save you a service call Except as provided by applicable law you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the PRODUCT s to the service location The manufacturer will return repaired or replaced PRODUCT under this limited warranty to you transportation delivery or handling charges prepaid The manufacturer assumes no risk for damage or loss of the PRODUCT in transit If the PRODUCT failure is not covered by this limited warranty or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty the manufacturer will notify you and will request that you authorize the cost of repair prior to any further repair activity You must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of products that are not covered by this limited warranty 58 Appendix Limited warranty 6 What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service You must a Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty and b Include valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the PRODUCT purchased PRODUCT model and the date of purchase or receipt and
11. FLASH or 49SPEAKER to dial The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds Handset speakerphone During a call you can press SPEAKER to alternate between hands free speakerphone and normal handset use Press 4OFF CLEAR to hang up Oo If a headset is plugged into the handset you will not be able to use the handset speakerphone Answering a call To answer a call e Press PHONE FLASH or 4 SPEAKER OR e Press any dial pad key 0 9 or To end a call e Press OFF CLEAR or return the handset to the telephone base or charger 22 Telephone operation Handset operation Auto off A call will end automatically when you put the hand set in the telephone base or charger Last number redial To view the five most recently dialed numbers e Press REDIAL PAUSE to display the most recently called number up to 30 digits e Press a DIR 6 CID or REDIAL PAUSE repeatedly to view up to five recently called numbers The handset will beep twice at the beginning and at the end of the list Press OFF CcLEAR to exit To redial a number e Press PHONE FLASH or 4 SPEAKER to dial the displayed number OR e Press PHONE FLASH or 4 SPEAKER then REDIAL PAuSE to call the most recently called number up to 30 digits While reviewing the redial memory press DELETE mute to delete the displayed number 23 Telephone operation gE sxeanonnie 12
12. Q SPEAKER There are new calls in the caller ID history The handset has lost communication with the telephone base The telephone base is paging handset s For SL81208 The other handset is calling For three or more registered handsets The other handset is calling An extension phone or one of the handsets is in use There is no telephone line connected 45 Appendix B Handset display screen messages as Gatat REDIAL PAUSE PHONE DELETE MUTE C OFF FLASH CLEAR DDI ZE D 9 g EEE 9 O SPEAKER Screen display messages A handset with a low battery has been placed in the telephone base or charger Failed intercom or conference call there are already two handsets being used Someone else is already using the directory or caller ID history Mute has just been turned off so your voice will be heard by the other party For three or more registered handsets You have started the intercom process and need to enter the number of the handset you wish to call The intercom call has just ended For SL81208 The handset is calling the other handset for intercom calls The handset is going to transfer an outside call to another handset For three or more registered handsets The handset is calling the other handset for intercom calls For
13. a call press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated page 25 FLASH AR 4 SPEAKER Press to turn on the handset speakerphone Press again to resume normal handset use page 22 MENU SELECT Press to display the menu While in the menu press to select an item or save an entry or setting DELETE MUTE During a call press to mute microphone page 26 While reviewing the caller ID history press to delete an indi vidual entry or press and hold to clear the caller ID history page 42 While predialing press to delete digits page 22 VOLUME VA Press on the side of the handset to adjust listening volume when on a call Press to adjust ringer volume when in idle mode OFF CLEAR During a call press to hang up While using menus press to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display INT Press to begin an intercom conversation or to transfer a call pages 28 31 Getting started Quick reference guide telephone base Feature menu The gt symbol shows a highlighted menu item REDIAL PAUSE DELETE gt MUTE Menu Feature menu DIRECTORY page 35 CALL LOG page 41 RINGER VOLUME page 17 RINGER TONE page 18 KEY TONE page 18 LANGUAGE page 19 CLR VOICE MAIL page 20 IN USE indicator e On when the handset NS in use is in use when you are registering a han
14. current call on hold and take the new call You can press PHONE FLASH at any time to switch back and forth between calls Multiple handset use not for model SL81108 If a handset is already on a call and you d like to join the call press PHONE FLASH or 4 SPEAKER on another system handset Press 4 OFF CLEAR or place the handset in the telephone base or charger to exit the call The call will not be terminated until all handsets hang up Q NOTE Only two system handsets can be used at the same time on an outside call 25 Telephone operation REDIAL paAusE DELETE MUTE REDIAL FLASI 3D eD 3 Options while on calls Last number redial Press REDIAL PAUsE to display and dial the most recently dialed number If you press REDIAL PAuSE again within two seconds the number will not be dialed Q NOTE While on a call only the most recently called number can be reviewed and erasing the entry is not allowed For more details about the redial memory see page 26 Mute The mute function allows you to turn off the microphone You can hear the caller but the caller will not be able to hear you To mute the call e Press DELETE MUTE to turn off the microphone When mute is on the handset screen will show MUTED for a few seconds and the MUTE icon will be shown until mute is turned off To un mute the call e Press DELETE MUTE again and resume speaking When mute is turned o
15. directory or caller ID history it will display NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Caller s name Caller s number Appears when the call is missed and un reviewed Date of call Time of call 39 Caller ID RING Caller ID operation Memory match REDIAL PAUSE JBI ZE Dod POH 2 O SPEAKER If the incoming telephone number exactly matches a telephone number in your directory the name that appears on the screen will match the corresponding name in your directory For example if Christine Smith calls her name will appear as Chris if this is how you entered it into your directory Oon The number shown by your caller ID will be in the format sent by the phone company The phone company usually delivers ten digit phone numbers area code plus phone number If the telephone number of the caller does not exactly match a number in your directory the name will appear as it is delivered by the phone company For example if the phone company includes the area code and the directory number does not the name will appear as delivered by the phone company Missed calls indicator When a handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not been reviewed its screen will show XX MISSED CALLS All entries which have not been reviewed will be counted as missed calls when the phone is idle Each time an entry in the caller ID history marked NEW is reviewed the number of missed calls decreases by one
16. press the f OFF ctear button and place the handset back into the telephone base You may also reset by unplugging the power from the telephone base and plugging it back in You cannot de register the handset s if any other system handset is in use 49 Appendix E Maintenance Taking care of your telephone e Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts so it must be treated with care e Avoid rough treatment e Place the handset down gently Save the original packing materials to pro tect your telephone if you ever need to ship it Avoid water e Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet Do not use the handset in the rain or handle it with wet hands Do not install the telephone base near a sink bathtub or shower Electrical storms e Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic equipment For your own safety take caution when using electric appliances during storms Cleaning your telephone e Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many years Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap e Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water If the telephone base should fall into water DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL Then pul
17. sum of all RENs should be five 5 0 or less For more information please contact your local telephone company This equipment may not be used with Party Lines If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable the alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer If this equipment is malfunctioning it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected Repairs to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents For repair procedures follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service The telephone company is required to notify you before interrupting service If advance notice is not practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operation or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product The telephone company is required to notify you if such changes are planned If this product is equipped with a corded
18. the problem or if the product is damaged refer to the Limited warranty on pages 57 59 Do not open this product except as may be directed in your user s manual Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks e Replace batteries only as described in your user s manual Do not burn or puncture batteries they contain caustic chemicals e This power unit is 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 or an under the table cabinet outlet A caution Use only the power adapter 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 51 Appendix F Important safety information Especially about cordless telephones Privacy The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the handset by radio waves so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset For this reason you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones Electrical power The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be con nected to a work
19. three or more registered handsets You have started transferring a call and need to enter the desired handset number The handset is out of range while on a call The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory The entry in caller ID history is saved to the directory successfully 46 Appendix B Handset display screen messages Screen display messages The battery is very low The handset should be placed in the telephone base D or charger for recharging e The battery is not installed or not dial installed properly in the handset OR i e The battery needs to be replaced OR e An incorrect battery has been installed Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery model BT 8001 The handset registration is successful An outside call from one handset is transferred to another handset DID DDD 2 SPEAKER 47 Appendix C Adding and registering handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to twelve cordless handsets You can add new handsets SL80108 sold separately to the SL81108 SL81208 at any time but each new handset must be registered with the telephone base before use Each handset must be registered separately The handset provided with your SL81108 is automatically registered as handset 1 Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered handset 2 h
20. users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20 cm 8 inches or more If you choose to use a clipping device please make sure to only use the supplied AT amp T belt clip This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 56 Appendix Limited warranty The AT amp T brand is used under license any repair replacement or warranty service and all questions about this product should be directed to In the United States of America visit www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada call 1 866 288 4268 1 What does this limited warranty cover The manufacturer of this AT amp T branded product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase CONSUMER or you that the product and all accessories provided in the sales package PRODUCT are free from defects in material and workmanship pursuant to the following terms and conditions when installed and used normally and in accordance with the PRODUCT operating instructions This limited warranty extends only to the CONSUMER for products
21. which may be needed for long distance calls 41 Caller ID a NOTE If neither the name nor number is provided UNABLE TO SAVE will be displayed To review the caller ID history Other options e Press DELETE MuTE to delete the displayed entry from the caller ID history With an entry from the caller ID history is displayed press and hold DELETE MuTE to delete all entries from the caller ID history When the screen displays DELETE ALL CALLS press MENU SELECT to clear the caller ID history of all entries or press OFF cLEAR to exit and leave all entries in the caller ID history intact Press MENU SELECT to copy the entry into your directory You can edit the name and the number page 37 e Press OFF CLEAR to exit the caller ID history 42 Appendix A Screen icons lights amp tones Screen icons amp alert tones Screen icons LD Speakerphone is in use OJ New voice mail messages have been received Q Ringer off MUTE Microphone is muted NEW Missed and unreviewed calls E Battery charging animated display i Low battery flashing place handset in telephone base or charger to recharge Handset tones Two short beeps VOLUME WA keys are pressed when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting Four short beeps Low battery warning Dd 9 Two beeps Out of range while the handset is on a call HD Three rising Command completed successfully
22. 31 Directory About the directory Shared directory The directory is stored in the telephone base and is shared by all handsets Changes made to the directory on any one handset will apply to all NOTE Only one handset can review the directory at a time If another handset attempts to enter the directory the screen will display NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries with a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters including spaces for the names and 30 digits for the telephone numbers A convenient search feature can help you find and dial numbers quickly page 36 If there are already 50 entries the screen will display LIST FULL You will not be able to store a new number until an existing one is deleted Exiting the directory Press OFF CLEAR to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display Press and hold orF CLEAR to return to the idle mode If you pause for too long while creating or reviewing an entry the procedure will time out and you will have to begin again 32 Directory Creating directory entries To create a new directory entry 1 Press MENU SELEcCT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Press MENU SELECT again to enter gt DIRECTORY menu 3 Press w CID to highlight STORE 4 Press MENU SELECT 5 Enter the telephone number when prompted e Use the dial pad to enter up to 30 digits P
23. Q NOTES 1 Before the intercom call is answered you can cancel the transfer and return to the outside call by pressing OFF cLEAR SPHONE FLASH or INT 2 If the called handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds is in directory or caller ID history mode or is or out of range the transferring handset will show UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and will automatically return to the outside call 3 You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call by pressing INT on the transferring handset The display will alter between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE CALL to indicate which call is active INT 4 You can end the intercom call and return to the outside call by pressing SPHONE FLasH on the transferring handset 5 If you register an accessory handset to your SL81108 for a total of two handsets call transfer using intercom will be the same as model SL81208 30 Telephone operation Q NOTES ai Before the intercom call is answered you can cancel the transfer and return to the out side call by pressing A OFF CLEAR SPHONE FLAsh or INT If the called handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds is in directory or caller ID history mode or is or out of range the transferring handset will show UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and will automatically return to the outside call You can switch between the intercom call and the outside call by pressing INT on the t
24. U SELECT to store your new directory entry The name and the telephone number will then be shown on the screen To change them later see page 37 34 Directory DIR REDIAL DELETE z 2 R 7 OFF FLASH CLEAR 99 Directory review To review directory entries 1 Press a DIR when in idle mode to display the first entry in the directory DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries OR You can also display the first entry in the directory by pressing MENU SELECT twice then pressing MENU SELECT again to choose gt REVIEW Press DIR or F CID to browse through the directory Entries will be displayed alphabetically by the first letter in the name 35 Directory DIR Directory search To search by name 1 Press DIR when in idle mode to display the first listing in the directory DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries 2 When a name entry is displayed press the dial pad keys 2 9 to start a name search The directory will display the first name beginning with the first letter associated with the dial pad key if there is an entry in the directory that begins with that letter 3 To see other names that start with the letters on the same dial pad key keep pressing the key The names will be shown in alphabetical order For example if you have the names Jennifer Jessie
25. ae S CID to select ENGLISH FRANCAIS or ESPANOL 4 Press MENU SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu 19 Handset settings Handset settings Visual message waiting voicemail indicator If you subscribe to a voice mail service provided by your local telephone company the visual message waiting indicator VMWI feature will provide visual indication when you have new voice a mail messages the VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash and NEW VOICE MAIL and the amp icon will appear on all handset screens O NOTE This feature does not indicate new answering system messages recorded on your phone To clear voice mail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates that there is new voice mail but there is none for example when you have accessed your voice mail from a different telephone line while away from home If there actually are new voice mail messages your local telephone company will continue to send the signal to activate the visual message waiting indicator To manually turn off the new voice mail indicator 1 Press MENU seLECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use a DIR P CID to scroll to gt CLR VOICE MAIL then press MENU SELECT 3 Press MENU SELECT again to turn the voice mail indication off or press OFF CLEAR to cancel the procedure O NOTES 1 The telephone company voice mail may alert you to new messages with stut
26. andset 3 handset 4 and so on You can register eleven additional handsets The SL81208 has two handsets automatically registered as handset 1 and handset 2 You can register ten additional handsets which will be assigned as handset 3 handset 4 and so on Handsets purchased separately need to be registered to the telephone base before use When first purchased all optional accessory handsets will show NOT REGISTERED on the screen The new handset s may need to be charged for five minutes before registering to the telephone base To register a handset to your telephone base 1 Place the unregistered handset into the telephone base If PRESS HNDST LOC 4 SEC ON BASE does not appear on the handset screen after a few seconds remove the handset and place it in the telephone base again On the telephone base press and hold HANDSET LOCATOR for about four seconds until the red IN USE light on the telephone base turns on and then release the button The handset will show PLEASE WAIT and it will take about 10 seconds to complete the registration The handset will show HS X REGISTERED and will beep if the registration is successful O NOTES 1 If the registration is not successful the display will show NOT REGISTERED To reset the handset remove the handset from the telephone base and place it back in Try the registration process again 2 You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use 48 A
27. away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs Figure 10 Lower keeper tab location 7 Route the telephone line cord and the power adapter through the slots on the bracket 16 Handset settings Handset settings Using the feature menu you can customize many of the telephone s settings 1 Press MENU SELECT when in idle mode when the phone is not in use to enter the feature menu p 2 Use DIR 9 gt CID to scroll to the feature to be changed When scrolling through the menu the top menu item is always highlighted with a gt symbol 3 Press MENU SELECT to select the highlighted item Oor To cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display press orF CLEAR Press and hold orF CLEAR to return to idle mode Ringer volume Using this menu you can set the ringer volume level 1 6 or turn the ringer off When the ringer is turned off K will appear on the handset screen To adjust the RINGER VOLUME 1 Press MENU SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use a DIR J CID to scroll to gt RINGER VOLUME then press MENU SELECT 3 Press z DIR CID to sample each volume level 4 Press MENU SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu OR When the handset is in idle mode press the VOLUME WA buttons on the right side of the handset to change the ringer volume a NOTE The ringer volume also determines the r
28. better clarity and covers a longer range than before 60 Appendix K Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your phone please try the suggestions below For Customer Service visit our website at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 My phone doesn t work at all Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in Make sure that the battery connector is securely plugged into the cordless handset Make sure the telephone line cord is securely and firmly plugged into the telephone base and the telephone wall jack Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use Reset the telephone base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for approximately 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset You may need to purchase a new battery please refer to Battery installation and charging page 8 in this user s manual cannot get a dial tone First try all the suggestions above Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range If the previous suggestions don t work disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect to a different phone If there is no dial tone on that phone either the problem is in your wiring or local se
29. dset e Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line or you are deregistering handset s from the telephone base e Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call VOICEMAIL es HANDSET LOCATOR pect 6 0 Using menus Press a or v to scroll through menu items Press MENU SELECT to select or save changes to a highlighted menu item Press orf CLEAR to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display VOICEMAIL indicator Flashes when you have new voice mail Voice mail is provided by your local telephone company It is different from the answering system on the telephone base Press to make handsets beep so you can locate them page 24 Getting started Installation preparation You must install and See page 7 charge the battery before for easy instructions using the telephone If you subscribe to high speed internet service Digital Subscriber Line DSL through your telephone lines you must have a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack see the following page The filter will prevent 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 tel
30. e Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible tel evision sets VCRs or other cordless telephones CONNECTING Ensure that the telephone base is powered up displays on my e Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for cordless handset one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to resynchronize e Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range 62 Appendix K Troubleshooting e Reset the telephone base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and tele phone base to reset e Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible television sets VCRs or other cordless telephones The batteries e If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or will not hold a charger and the charge light does not come on refer to charge The charge light is off in this Troubleshooting guide e Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use e You may need to purchase a new battery Please refer to Battery installation and charging page 8 in this user s manual I get noise e If you subscribe to high s
31. e having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply hear other e Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack calls while using and plug in a different telephone If you still hear other my phone calls the problem is probably in your wiring or local ser vice Call your local telephone company My cordless e Make sure that the ringer is not turned off Refer to the handset does section s on ringer selection in this user s manual not ring when e Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged securely receive a Call into the telephone base and the telephone jack Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in e The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone base e Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours For optimum daily performance return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use e You may have too many extension phones on your tel ephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously Try unplugging some of the other phones 64 Appendix K Troubleshooting e The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range Try moving the telephone base to another location preferably on an upper floor e Ifthe other phones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company
32. ephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 Avoid placing the telephone base too close to e Communication devices such as television sets VCRs or other cordless telephones e Excessive heat sources e Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside motors microwave ovens refrigerators or fluorescent lighting e Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage e Excessive moisture e Extremely low temperature e Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or work bench Getting started Telephone base amp charger installation Install the telephone base as shown below Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch If you subscribe to high speed internet service Digital Subscriber Line DSL through your telephone lines you must have a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters The telephone base comes with the mounting bracket installed for desktop use Also the telephone line cord and the power adapter are already plugged into the telephone base If you want to change to wall mounting installation see page 10 for details Telephone base installation 1 Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch 2 Plu
33. er ID with call waiting features provided by your local telephone company Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment 66 Appendix K Troubleshooting Common cure If the unit does not seem to be responding normally try for electronic putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or equipment charger If it does not seem to respond do the following in the order listed e Disconnect the power to the telephone base e Disconnect the cordless handset battery and spare bat tery if applicable e Wait a few minutes e Connect power to the telephone base e Re install the battery and place the cordless handset into the telephone base e Wait for the cordless handset to re establish its connection with the telephone base Allow up to one minute for this to take place 67 Index A AC adapter 5 Alert tones 43 Answering calls 22 Auto off 23 B Battery charging 7 Battery installation 7 Belt clip 9 Cc Call transfer 30 Call waiting 25 Caller ID CID 38 add entries to phone directory 42 delete entries 42 dial entries 41 Clear voice mail indication 20 D Deregistration 49 Delete entries in the call ID history 42 Delete redial entries 23 Dialing from a record in the caller ID history 41 directory dialing 37 Directory 32 dial number 37 edit entries 37
34. ever is longer 57 Appendix Limited warranty 4 What is not covered by this limited warranty This limited warranty does not cover e PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation abnormal operation or handling neglect inundation fire water or other liquid intrusion or e PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair alteration or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of the manufacturer or e PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions network reliability or cable or antenna systems or e PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non AT amp T accessories or e PRODUCT whose warranty quality stickers PRODUCT serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible or e PRODUCT purchased used serviced or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada or used for commercial or institutional purposes including but not limited to products used for rental purposes or e PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase see item 6 below or e Charges for installation or setup adjustment of customer controls and installation or repair of systems outside the unit 5 How do you get warranty service To obtain warranty service in the United States of America visit www telephones att com or call
35. ff MICROPHONE ON will display temporarily on the handset screen Q NOTE You cannot press a OFF c ear to exit redial directory or caller ID history without ending the call 26 Telephone operation Options while on calls Directory A Press v DIR to review the directory To dial the dis played number press MENU SELECT O NOTE You cannot edit a directory entry while you are on a call For more details about the directory see page 35 Caller ID history Press v CID to review the caller ID history To dial the displayed number press MENU SELECT O NOTE You cannot copy a caller ID entry into the directory while you are on a call For more details about the caller ID history see page 41 27 Telephone operation Qatet Saatat J 2 SD 9 Q INT Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets Unless additional handsets have been registered this feature is not available on model SL81108 You can buy additional accessory handsets SL80108 for this telephone base Up to 12 handsets can be registered to the base The first nine handsets that you register will be named Handsets 1 9 These names will appear in the top lines of the displays of those handsets and you use the name of the handset for intercomming and transferring calls Although the names for handsets 10 12 will appear in their displays as 10 12 when you intercom or transfer t
36. g atat Handset operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace a handset s To start the paging tone e Press HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base This starts the paging tone on the handset s for 60 seconds a NOTE When paging if you press OFF cLEAR or DELETE MUTE on a handset the ringer of the handset will be silent but the handset locator feature will not be cancelled To stop the paging tone e Press PHONE FLASH 4 SPEAKER or any dial pad key 0 9 or on the handset s OR e Press HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base a NOTE The handset ringer volume also determines the level of the paging tone If the handset ringer volume level is set to off that handset will be silent for all calls and paging page 17 24 Telephone operation Volume control Options while on calls Volume control Press the VOLUME VA keys on the side of the handset to adjust the listening volume Each press of the button increases or decreases the volume level O ors 1 All volume settings normal handset speakerphone and headset are independent 2 When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting you will hear two beeps Call waiting If you subscribe to call waiting service with your local telephone service provider you will hear a beep if someone calls while you are already on a call Press PHONE FLASH to put your
37. g the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter Telephone cord are routed line cord through the slots on the bracket l 4 Raise the antenna DSL filter not included Power adapter Getting started Telephone base amp charger installation Charger installation Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 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 2 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 Getting started Battery installation amp charging Install the battery as shown below After installing the battery you can make and receive short calls but replace the handset in the telephone base or charger when not in use For optimal performance charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours before use When fully charged the handset battery provides approximately five hours of talk time or three days of standby time Step Step Plug the battery Insert the supplied Align the cover flat securely into the battery w
38. his PRODUCT Some states provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Please retain your original sales receipt as proof of purchase 59 Appendix J Technical specifications RF frequency band 1921 536 MHz 1928 448 MHz Channels 5 Operating temperature 32 F 122 F 0 C 50 C Telephone base voltage 96 127 Vrms AC voltage 60Hz Telephone base voltage 6VDC 300mA AC adapter output Handset voltage 2 2 3 0 VDC Charger voltage 6VDC 200mA AC adapter output Replacement battery 2 4V 500mAH DECT 6 0 digital technology This technology digitally transmits your voice across multiple channels using the newly available DECT 6 0 frequency band This technology provides superior quality of voice and sound high protection against wiretapping and better range than the 2 4 GHz and 5 8 GHz phone systems while not interfering with wireless routers Telephone operating range This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Even so this handset and telephone base can communicate over only a certain distance which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset the weather and the construction of your home or office Extended range and clarity This telephone base comes with an antenna which gives much
39. ices you may need to combine these services e You have only caller ID service or only call waiting service e You don t subscribe to caller ID or call waiting services There are fees for caller ID services In addition services may not be available in all areas Depending on your service you may see the caller s phone number or the caller s name and number This product can provide information only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment The time and date are sent by the telephone company along with the call information 38 Caller ID DDI ZEE DID PDD 9 O SPEAKER REDIAL DELETE PAUSE O MUTE Caller ID operation How the caller ID history works The caller ID history stores information about the last 50 incoming calls Review the caller ID history to find out who called to easily return the call or to copy the caller s name and number into your directory The phone deletes the earliest entry when the log is full to make room for new calls If you answer a call before the information appears on the screen it will not be saved in the caller ID history The caller ID history is stored in the telephone base and is shared by all handsets Changes made on any one handset will be reflected in all Qc Only one handset can review the caller ID history at a time If another handset attempts to enter the
40. ing electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall switch Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is unplugged or switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted Potential TV interference Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR If interference is experienced moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference Rechargeable batteries This product contains either nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Exercise care in handling batter ies in order not to create a short circuit with conductive material such as rings bracelets and keys The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger Nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries Must be recycled or disposed of properly Do not dispose of them in household garbage Do not burn or puncture Like other batteries of this type if burned or punctured they could release caustic material which could cause injury Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Dispose of these batteries in a safe manner Do not burn or puncture Like other batteries of this type if burned or punctured they could release caustic material which could cause in
41. inger volume of intercom calls pages 28 29 and the paging tone for the handset locator feature page 24 If the handset ringer volume is set to off that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and paging 17 Handset settings Handset settings Ringer tone This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer tones To choose a ringer tone 1 Press MENU SELEcCT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use DIR amp CID to scroll to gt RINGER TONE then press MENU SELECT 3 Press DIR S CID to get to the next ringer tone and to hear a sample of it 4 Press MENU SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu Key tone The handset is factory programmed to beep with each key press If you turn off the KEY TONE there will be no beeps when keys are pressed To turn the KEY TONE on or off 1 Press MENU SELEcT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use a DIR S CID to scroll to gt KEY TONE then press MENU SELECT 3 Press DIR CID to select ON or OFF 4 Press MENU SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu 18 Handset settings Handset settings Language In this menu you can select the language used for all screen displays To select a language 1 Press MENU SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use A DIR J CID to scroll to gt LANGUAGE then din MENU SELECT 3 Press A DIR r
42. ith the label against the battery connector inside THIS SIDE UP facing compartment the handset battery up as indicated cover then slide compartment matching it upwards until it the color coded label clicks into place Getting started Battery installation amp charging 1 Step Charge the handset by placing it face up in the IO telephone base or charger The CHARGE light will 233 E be on when charging 2293 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the supplied olon battery or replacement battery model BT8001 To order visit our website a WWW telephones att com or call 1 8 0 222 3111 in Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 Getting started Belt clip amp optional headset Removal Pull and unlock one flap from the notch first before detaching the whole belt clip from the handset Installation Snap the belt clip into the notches on both sides of handset For handsfree telephone conversations you can use any industry standard 2 5 mm headset purchased separately For best results use an AT amp T 2 5 mm headset To purchase a headset visit our website at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 In Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 Lift the rubber flap here Plug a 2 5 mm headset into the jack on the side of handset beneath the small rubber flap gt Side of handset Getting started Mounting bracket procedure The telephone base comes with the mo
43. jury The RBRC Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center Or you may call 1 800 8 BATTERY for locations accepting spent Ni MH batteries 52 Appendix F Important safety information Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers applies only to digital cordless telephones Wireless Technology Research LLC WTR an independent research entity led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers Supported by the U S Food and Drug Administration WTR recommends to physicians that PACEMAKER PATIENTS e Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker e Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker such as in a breast pocket when it is turned ON e Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker WTR s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones Especially about telephone answering systems Two way recording This unit does not sound warning beeps to inform the other party that the call is being recorded To ensure that you are in co
44. l the unit out by the unplugged cords 50 Appendix F Important safety information A n symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user s manual Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury fire or electric shock e Read and understand all instructions in the user s manual Observe all markings on the product e Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning e Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak If you suspect a gas leak report it immediately but use a telephone away from the area where the gas is leaking If this product is a cordless model make sure the telephone base is also away from the area e Do not use this product near water or when you are wet For example do not use it in a wet basement or shower or next to a swimming pool bathtub kitchen sink or laundry tub Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning If the product comes in contact with any liquid unplug any line or power cord immediately Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly e Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords Protect cords from damage or abrasion e If this product does not operate normally see the Troubleshooting section on pages 61 67 of this user s manual If you cannot solve
45. mpli ance with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone call you should start the recording process and then inform the other party that you are recording the conversation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 53 Appendix G FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments ACTA The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains among other things a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant An RJ11 jack should normally be used for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines See Installation Instructions in the user s manual The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you are called The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US in the product identifier e g if is 03 the REN is 0 3 In most but not all areas the
46. o one of them you must use 0 for Handset 10 1 for handset 11 and 2 for Handset 12 Model SL81208 1 Press INT The screen will show CALLING OTHER HANDSET The called handset will ring and its screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING 2 On the ringing handset press PHONE FLASH INT SPEAKER or any dial pad key 0 9 or to answer the intercom call Intercom with three or more registered handsets Option for accessory handset s 1 Press INT The screen will show INTERCOM TO 2 Enter the handset number 1 9 or O 2 The display will show CALLING HANDSET X with X being the handset number The called handset will ring and its screen will show HANDSET X IS CALLING 3 On the ringing handset press PHONE FLASH INT SPEAKER or any dial pad key 0 9 or to answer the intercom call 28 Telephone operation Intercom To end the intercom call Press 4 OFF CLEAR or INT on either handset OR Place either handset in the charger or telephone base vores 1 Before the intercom call is answered you can cancel the intercom call by pressing OFF CLEAR or INT on the calling handset If the called handset is not answered within 100 seconds or if it is in the directory or caller ID history mode or on a call or out of range the calling handset will show the message UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN Pressing OFF cLEAR Or DELETE MUTE will temporarily silence the intercom ringer You can buy additi
47. onal accessory handsets SL80108 If there are a total of two handsets registered to the telephone base the intercom feature will be the same as that of model SL81208 If there are more than two handsets registered to the telephone base the intercom feature will be the same as that of Intercom with three or more registered handsets If you want to intercom with the handset 10 11 or 12 enter the handset number as 0 1 or 2 respectively on the call ing handset 29 Telephone operation Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call from one handset to another Unless additional handsets have been registered this feature is not available on model SL81108 Model SL81208 1 When on an outside call press INT The outside call is automatically placed on hold The transferring set s screen will show CALLING OTHER HANDSET The called handset will ring and its screen will show OTHER HANDSET IS CALLING 2 On the ringing handset press PHONE FLASH INT SPEAKER or any dial pad key 0 9 or K 0 _ to answer the intercom call You can now w talk without the outside caller hearing the conversation 3 Press f OFF cLEAR on the transferring handset or place it in the telephone base or handset charger to complete the transfer The transferring handset s screen will show CALL TRANSFERED and the other handset will automatically be connected to the outside call
48. or cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible 54 Appendix G FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this product has memory dialing locations you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers e g police fire medical in these locations If you do store or test emergency numbers please Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up Perform such activities in off peak hours such as early morning or late evening Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this terminal equipment is 0 1 The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications 55 Appendix H FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These re
49. pause if desired e Press REDIAL PAUSE then A DIR or v CID to scroll to a previously dialed number Press MENU SELECT to add the redial number to the entry 2 Press MENU SELECT You will be prompted to EDIT NAME e Press the dial pad keys to add characters page 34 e Press DELETE MutE to erase characters e Press a DIR or F CID to move the cursor 3 Press MENU SELECT to confirm 37 Caller ID REDIAL DELETE PAUSE MUTE N C PHONE OFF DD 3 ZE Dd SD 9 O SPEAKER Q NOTE You can use this product with regular caller ID service or you can use this product s other features without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service Caller ID operation This product supports caller ID services provided by most local telephone service companies Depending on your service subscription you may see the caller s number or the caller s name and number which are sent by the telephone company after the first or second ring Caller ID allows you to see the name number date and time of calls Information about caller ID with call waiting Caller ID with call waiting lets you see the name and telephone number of the caller before answering the telephone even while on another call It may be necessary to change your telephone service to use this feature Contact your telephone company if e You have both caller ID and call waiting but as separate serv
50. peed internet service Digital static or weak Subscriber Line DSL through your telephone lines you signals even must have a DSL filter between the telephone base and when I m near the telephone wall jack see the following page The filter the telephone will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL base interference Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters e You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless phone by installing your new telephone base as far as possible from any other existing cordless telephone system that may already be installed e Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far away from the following electronic devices as possible televi sion sets VCRs or other cordless telephones 63 Appendix K Troubleshooting e Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating e If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector plug the phone or modem surge protec tor into a different location If this solves the problem re locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another or use a different surge protector e Relocate your phone to a higher location The phone will likely have better reception when installed in a high area e If the other phones in your home ar
51. phone base to a higher location The phone will have better reception when installed in a high area If the other phones in your home are having the same prob lem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply The charge light is off Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in cor rectly and securely Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cord less handset and telephone base to reset Clean the cordless handset and telephone base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth My caller ID isn t working Caller ID is a subscription service You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your phone Your caller must be calling from an area that supports caller ID Both you and your caller s telephone companies must use caller ID compatible equipment If you subscribe to high speed internet service Digital Subscriber Line DSL through your telephone lines you must have a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack see the following page The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL inter ference Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters System does not receive caller ID when on a call Make sure you subscribe to call
52. phones Printed in China Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items Gata E atat Saint cnc a staton inion sadin Er a peste jaca eek a a ea User s manual Quick start guide Cordless handset Telephone base with 1 for SL81108 mounting bracket 2 for SL81208 telephone line cord and power adapter installed Charger for cordless handset Battery for cordless handset Battery compartment cover with power adapter installed 1 for SL81108 1 for SL81108 1 for SL81208 2 for SL81208 2 for SL81208 Belt clip for cordless handset 1 for SL81108 2 for SL81208 User s manual SL81108 SL81208 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone with caller ID call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide NANAS Etsin 2 telephone base uu eeeseeeeeees 3 Installation preparation 4 Telephone base amp charger stallati N s 5 Battery installation amp charging 7 Belt clip amp optional headset 9 Mounting bracket procedure 10 Handset settings Handset Settings rescence 17 Telephone operation Handset operation eee Options while on calls INTECO eannan Call transfer using intercom 30 Directory About the directory 32 Creating directory entries 33 Directory TOVIQW vesscassssscessoscscssseciceeee 35 Directory SCArCH hu eeseecseeceeeeneees 36 To dial delete or edit Entries
53. ppendix D Replacing a handset You may need to de register your handsets if You have twelve registered handsets and need to replace a handset OR You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets You must first de register ALL the handsets and then re register each handset you wish to use Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page before beginning the de registration process To de register all handsets 1 Press and hold amp HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the IN USE light turns on and starts to flash then release the HANDSET LOCATOR button Immediately press and release amp HANDSET LOCATOR again You must press HANDSET LOCATOR while the IN USE light is still flashing The light flashes for about seven seconds If the light stops flashing pick up the handset and place it back into the telephone base then start again with step one above The handset s will show CONNECTING and it will take about 10 seconds to complete the de registration process ALL handsets will show NOT REGISTERED if de registration was successful 4 To re register the handset s to the telephone base follow the registration instructions on page 48 Q NOTES 1 If the de registration process was not successful you may need to reset the system and try again To reset pick up the handset and press the PHONE Frtasu button then
54. purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada 2 What will be done if the PRODUCT is not free from defects in materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period materially defective PRODUCT During the limited warranty period the manufacturer s authorized service representative will repair or replace at the manufacturer s option without charge a materially defective PRODUCT If the manufacturer repairs the PRODUCT they may use new or refurbished replacement parts If the manufacturer chooses to replace the PRODUCT they may replace it with a new or refurbished PRODUCT of the same or similar design The manufacturer will retain defective parts modules or equipment Repair or replacement of the PRODUCT at the manufacturer s option is your exclusive remedy The manufacturer will return repaired or replacement products to you in working condition You should expect the repair or replacement to take approximately 30 days 3 How long is the limited warranty period The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE 1 YEAR from the date of purchase If the manufacturer repairs or replaces a materially defective PRODUCT under the terms of this limited warranty this limited warranty also applies to repaired or replacement PRODUCT for a period of either a 90 days from the date the repaired or replacement PRODUCT is shipped to you or b the time remaining on the original one year limited warranty which
55. quirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone To ensure safety of
56. ransfer ring handset The display will change between INTERCOM and OUTSIDE CALL to indicate which call is active You can end the intercom call and return to the outside call by pressing PHONE FLasH on the transferring handset If you register two or more accessory handsets for a total of three or more the feature of call transfer using intercom will be the same as Call transfer with three or more registered If you want to transfer the call to handset 10 11 or 12 enter the handset number as O 1 or 2 respectively on the calling handset Call transfer using intercom Call transfer with three or more registered handsets Option for accessory handset s 1 While on an outside call press INT The outside call is automatically placed on hold and TRANSFER TO is displayed on the screen 2 Enter a handset number 1 9 or O 2 The transferring set s screen will show CALLING HANDSET X The called handset will ring and its screen will show HANDSET X IS CALLING 3 On the ringing handset press PHONE FLASH INT SPEAKER or any dial pad key 0 9 or to answer the intercom call You can now talk without the outside caller hearing the conversation 4 Press 4 OFF CLEAR on the transferring handset or place it in the telephone base or handset charger to complete the transfer The transferring handset s screen will show CALL TRANSFERED and the other handset will automatically be connected to the outside call
57. ress DIR a CID to move the cursor to the right or left Press DELETE MuTE to erase digits Press and hold DELETE MutTE to erase all digits Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to enter a three second dialing pause OR e Copy a number from redial by pressing REDIAL Pause then press DIR or CID to locate the number to copy Press i MENU SELECT to copy the number 6 Press MENU SELECT to save the number in the display The display will show ALREADY SAVED if the number is already in the directory The same number cannot be saved twice 33 Directory Creating directory entries T Enter the name when prompted e Use the dial pad to enter a name up to 15 characters Each time a key is pressed the character on that key will be displayed Additional key presses will produce other characters on that key See the chart below Oo The first letter Press a DIR or CID to move the of every word will be cursor to the right or left capitalized mhe Press DELETE MuTE to erase letters remaining letters in a word begin with lower case letters Press and hold DELETE MuTE to erase all shown in the chart to letters the right Characters by number of key presses Key 1 w oS aD lt j VP Or mjo Ni co WM our ejajn p Eje we a lt S e io i 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 x J See eee ae space 8 Press MEN
58. rvice Contact your local telephone company Your line cord might be malfunctioning Try installing a new line cord cannot dial out First try all the suggestions above Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial tone This is normal Wait an extra second before dialing 61 Appendix K Troubleshooting e Eliminate any background noise Noise from a television radio or other appliances may cause the phone to not dial out properly If you cannot eliminate the background noise first try muting the cordless handset before dial ing or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise e If the other phones in your home are having the same problem the problem is in your wiring or local service Contact your local telephone company charges may apply My cordless e Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the handset isn t telephone base Plug the unit into a different working performing electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch normally e Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base You might have moved out of range e Reset the telephone base Unplug the unit s electrical power Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and tele phone base to reset e Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phon
59. ter broken dial tone Contact your telephone company for more details 2 This only turns off the displayed NEW VOICE MAIL message icon and VOICEMAIL light it does not delete your voice mail message s 20 Handset settings Handset settings Temporary ringer silencing Press OFF CLEAR or DELETE MUTE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call The next incoming call will ring normally at the preset volume a NOTE If more than one handset is installed each handset will ring when there is an incoming call unless the ringer volume is turned off Pressing OFF CLEAR Or DELETE MUTE on one handset will only silence the ringer of that particular handset DELETE MUTE 21 Telephone operation Elapsed time Q NOTE Pressing PHOnE FLASH to access services from your local telephone service provider will not affect the elapsed time Elapsed time Handset operation Making a call To make a call e Press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER then enter the telephone number To end a call e Press OFF CLEAR or return the handset to the telephone base or charger The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk in hours minutes and seconds On hook dialing predialing e Enter the telephone number Press DELETE Mmute or oFF CLEAR to make corrections when entering the phone number e Press PHONE
60. unting bracket installed for desktop use Wall mounting requires a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs that may require professional installation You can purchase the mounting plate from many hardware or consumer electronics retailers Q NOTE The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop and wall mounting positions Desktop to wall mount installation To change the telephone base to the wall mount position 1 Remove the cords from the routing 2 Place the telephone base on a flat slots on the bracket surface with the antenna on the left side as shown in Figure 2 Antenna Figure 1 Cords removed from the routing slots Figure 2 Desktop mounting bracket location 10 Getting started Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installation 3 Position your hands as shown in Figure 3 Press your thumbs down on the tabs that are below the bracket holding it in place Use your index fingers to move the bracket towards yourself Figure 3 Detaching the bracket from the telephone base 4 Tilt the top of the bracket away from you until it is resting on the telephone base 5 Align the grooves of the bracket with the upper keeper tabs on the telephone base Make sure the cords are pointing towards you as shown in Figure 4 Upper keeper tabs Figure 4 Upper keeper tab location d 11 Getting started Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installation

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