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AT&T SL82558 User's Manual

1. The other handset is calling For SL82218 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 The other handset is calling An extension phone or one of the handsets is in use There is no telephone line connected The telephone number you have entered is already stored in the directory The entry in caller ID history is saved to the directory successfully The battery is very low The handset should be placed in the telephone base or charger for recharging Appendix B Handset display screen messages Gatat A REDIAL DELI ETE MUTE PAUSE PLASH CLEAR DeD 3 ZE D 8 9 PDD 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 SL82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 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 SL82218 The handset is calling the other handset for intercom calls The handset is going to transfer an outside call to another handset For SL82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 The handset is calling th
2. Difficulty hearing e Press VOLUME A to increase speaker volume messages System does e Make sure that the answering system is on see page not answer after 44 correct number e If toll saver is activated the number of rings changes to of rings two when you have new messages stored see page 48 e If the memory is full or the system is off the system will answer after 10 rings System announc e You need to reset the answering system clock see page 42 es Time and day not set System does not Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly respond to remote see page 54 commands e Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone When you dial a number you should hear tones If you hear clicks the phone is not a touch tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system e The answering system may not detect the remote access code while your announcement is playing Try waiting until the announcement is over before entering the code e There may be interference on the phone line you are using Press dial pad keys firmly 78 Appendix K Troubleshooting System does e Make sure the answering system is on see page 44 not record e Make sure the memory of the answering system is not message full Outgoing e When you record your announcement make sure you announcement is speak in a normal tone of voice about nine inches from not clear the telephone base e Make sure t
3. 80 F Flash switchhook flash 24 H Hands speakerphone 21 Handset key tone 17 Handset language 18 Handset locator 23 Handset ringer tone 17 Handset ringer volume 16 Handset settings 16 20 Handset voicemail indicator 19 Headset 9 Intercom 27 Incoming caller ID history 40 Incoming calls answering 21 L Language 18 Last number redial 22 Lights 55 M Making calls 21 Memory match 39 Missed calls indicator 39 Mute 25 N Names enter into directory 33 search for 35 Number of rings 48 Oo On hook dialing 21 Q Quick reference guide 3 4 Index R Receiving calls 21 Redial 22 Registration 59 Remote access 54 Ringer silencing 20 Ring tone options 17 Ringer volume base 49 handset 16 S Search for names 35 Speakerphone 21 T Technical specifications 71 Telephone operating range 71 Temporary ringer silencing 20 Troubleshooting 72 79 V Visual message waiting indicator 19 Voicemail 4 55 Voice prompts 41 Volume controls 16 24 49 81 Remote access wallet card Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone Cut along dotted line enter your two digit access code atat Call your phone number then SS preset to 19 Action Remote command Play new messages i Play all messages us 1 Fold here Skip the
4. 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 or cordless handset it is hearing aid compatible 65 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 registratio
5. 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 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 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 75 Appendix K Troubleshooting 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 e 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 inand e O
6. Figure 6 Wall mount position 8 Raise the antenna 12 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 Figure 7 Wall mounting bracket location 13 Telephone operation Mounting bracket procedure Wall mount to desktop installation 3 Position your hands as shown in Figure 8 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 8 Detaching the bracket from the telephone base 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 14 Telephone operation Mounting bracket procedure Wall mount to desktop installation 6 Slide the bracket 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 15 Handset settings Handset settings Using th
7. previously described on page 45 46 Answering system O NOTE To adjust the voice prompt volume press VOLUME WA Answering system setup You can change the number of rings telephone base ringer volume remote access code and message alert tone 1 When the phone is idle press SETUP repeatedly to hear the feature settings 2 When you hear the feature you want to change press SKIP or REPEAT to change the setting Number of rings set the number of rings before the answering system answers an incoming call Base ringer set the volume of the telephone base ringer Remote access code change the code required to access your answering system from another telephone Message alert tone set the message alert tone to On so that it will beep when you have a new answering system message 3 Press SETUP to save your selection and move to the next menu option OR Press gt Ml PLaY STOP to save your selection and exit the menu 47 Answering system Answering system setup Number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two four or six rings You can also select toll saver which is explained below Unless you change it the answering system answers an incoming call after four rings To set the number of rings 1 Press SETUP The system will announce Number of rings followed by the current setting and then To change the setting press SKIP or REP
8. Installation preparation You must install and See page 8 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 install 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 telephones 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 subscri
9. 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 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
10. decreases by one 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 39 Caller ID The various dialing options are Press Press 1 0 NOTES 1 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 which may be needed for long distance calls If neither the name nor number is provided UNABLE TO SAVE will be displayed To review the caller ID history To review the caller ID history 1 Press S 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 DIR or CID to scroll to gt CALL LOG then press MENU SELECT i A Press DIR or A CID to scroll through the list as shown on the left 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 re
11. 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 69 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 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
12. in the telephone base and is shared by all handsets Changes made to the directory on any one handset will apply to all Qa 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 35 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 31 Directory Creating directory entries To create a new directory entry 1 Press MENU SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Press MENU SELECT again to enter gt DIRECTORY menu 3 Press 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 Press DIR CID to move the cursor to the right or left Press DELE
13. message n u 6 Record announcement T Turn system off or on O End remote access call 8 or hang up Model name SL82118 SL82218 SL82318 L82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 Type DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with caller ID call waiting 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 _Z atat 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 3 AT amp T 04 08
14. 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 better clarity and covers a longer range than before T1 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 ch
15. or call 1 800 222 3111 in Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 62 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 working 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 n
16. 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 Figure 1 Cords removed from the routing slots Figure 2 Desktop mounting bracket location 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 10 Getting started Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installation 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 6 Slide the bracket away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs Figure 5 Upper keeper tab location 11 Getting started Mounting bracket procedure Desktop to wall mount installation 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
17. 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 this 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 70 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 400mA 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
18. siecsssescscscssonsccoveseecasecead 62 Table of contents Appendix G FCC Part 68 and ACTA Bison reenact iat 65 Appendix H FCC Part 15 67 Appendix I Limited warranty 68 Appendix J Technical Specifications iioun 71 Appendix K Troubleshooting essescceece 72 Getting started Quick reference guide handset CHARGE indicator On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger Press DIR to display directory entries page 34 Press to scroll up while in menus While entering names or numbers press to move the cursor to the right Press w CID to display caller ID history page 40 Press to scroll down while in menus While entering names or numbers press to move the cursor to the left REDIAL PAUSE Press to view redial memory page 22 While entering numbers press and hold to insert a dialing pause page 32 N PHONE FLASH Press to make or answer a call During a call press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated page 24 SPEAKER Press to turn on the handset speakerphone Press again to resume normal handset use page 21 Feature menu The gt symbol shows a highlighted menu item 2 atat REDIAL PAUSE R DELETE MUTE MENU C CID PHONE OFF FLASH CLEAR Feature menu DIRECTORY page 34 CALL LOG page 40 RINGER VOLUME page 16 RINGER TONE page 17 KE
19. 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 whichever is longer 68 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 accesso
20. then be shown on the screen To change them later see page 36 33 Directory DIR REDIAL DELETE FLASH CLEAR D eD e9 PAUSE e MUTE Directory review To review directory entries 1 Press amp 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 A NN Press amp DIR or CID to browse through the directory Entries will be displayed alphabetically by the first letter in the name 34 Directory DIR REDIAL DELETE FLASH CLEAR DD Kz MUTE Directory search To search by name 1 Press z DIR when in idle mode to display the first listing in the directory DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries 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 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 Kevin and Linda in your directory If
21. AER E atat User s manual SL82118 SL82218 SL82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system 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 62 64 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 SL82118 single handset SL82218 two handsets S L82318 three handsets SL82418 four handsets S L82518 SL82558 five handsets SL82658 six handsets Type DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system 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 The ENERGY STAR program www energystar gov recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency 2NA guidelines 2008 Advanced American Telephones All ri
22. ASH or 4 SPEAKER on another system handset Press 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 24 Telephone operation DELETE MUTE REDIAL DELETE PAUSE 2 MUTE FLASH CLEAR 223 Options while on calls 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 off MICROPHONE ON will display temporarily on the handset screen Q NOTE You cannot press a OFF ctear to exit redial directory or caller ID history without ending the call 25 Telephone operation O NOTES 1 You cannot edit a directory entry while you are on a call For more details about the directory see page 34 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 40 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
23. EAT to continue setup press SETUP 2 Press SKIP or REPEAT to change to two four or six rings or toll saver e Toll saver the answering system answers a call after two rings if you have new messages and after four rings when there are no new messages This allows you to check for new messages and avoid paying long distance charges if you are calling from out of your local area 3 Press SETUP to save your selection and move to the next menu option OR Press gt Ml PLAY STOP to save your selection and exit the menu 48 Answering system Answering system setup Base ringer You can set the volume to high or low or turn the base ringer off Unless you change it the telephone base ringer volume is set to low To change the setting 1 Press SETUP twice The system will announce Base ringer followed by the current setting and then To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT to continue setup press SETUP 2 Press SKIP or REPEAT to choose among off low or high 3 Press SETUP to save your selection and move to the next menu option OR Press gt W PLAY STOP to save your selection and exit the menu Remote access code To access your answering system remotely from any touch tone phone you need to enter a two digit number 10 99 Unless you change it the remote access code is 19 To change the remote access code 1 Press SETUP three times The system will announce Rem
24. Pause then amp DIR or 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 33 e Press DELETE MUTE to erase characters amp WN e Press 8 DIR or CID to move the cursor 3 Press MENU SELECT to confirm 36 Caller ID ZE Doo PDH 2 O SPEAKER 9 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 services you may need to combine these services e You have only caller ID servic
25. SET 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 OV vores 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 You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use 59 Appendix 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 amp HANDSET LOCATOR button 2 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 lig
26. TE 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 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 32 Directory Q NOTE The first letter of every word will be capitalized The remaining letters in a word begin with lower case letters shown in the chart to the right 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 7 Press DIR or CID to move the cursor to the right or left Press DELETE MuTE to erase letters Press and hold DELETE MuTtTE to erase all letters Characters by number of key presses 3 4 5 6 7 m E e fo a ja ar e e gt lt o Z M10 lt j O r MYO xo ele loalol e 8 Press MENU SELECT to store your new directory entry The name and the telephone number will
27. VAILABLE AT THIS TIME Caller s name Caller s number Appears when the call is missed and un reviewed Date of call Time of call 38 Caller ID RING REDIAL AA Sh DELETE PAUSE 2 MUTE CLEAR DEF 3 ZE Dod DD SPEAKER uy Caller ID operation Memory match 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 Q NOTE 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 new 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
28. Y TONE page 17 LANGUAGE page 18 CLR VOICE MAIL page 19 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 25 While reviewing the caller ID history press to delete an individual entry or press and hold to clear the caller ID history page 40 While predialing press to delete digits page 21 VOLUME VA Press the volume key 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 can cel 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 27 30 Using menus r 7N through menu a 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 Getting started Quick reference guide telephone base IN USE indicator On when the handset ER is in use when the QO Sime pL avistop answering system is PORE answering an incoming ETL gt E VOICEMAIL indicator call or when you are Flashes when you have registering a handset REPEAT DELETE skip ANSWER ON new voice mail Voicemail e Flashes when another a is p
29. al handset use Press OFF CLEAR to hang up Oor 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 XPHONE FLASH or 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 21 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 Press REDIAL PAUuSE to display the most recently called number up to 30 digits A IS Press DIR 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 44OFF CLEAR to exit To redial a number Press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number OR Press PHONE FLASH or 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 22 Telephone operation Handset operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace a handset s To start the paging tone e Press amp HANDSET LOCATOR at the telephone base This starts the paging tone on the handset s
30. andset 12 Model SL82218 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 4SPEAKER or any dial pad key 0 9 or to answer the intercom call Models SL82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 1 Press INT The screen will show INTERCOM TO 2 Enter the handset number 1 9 or for handsets 10 11 and 12 enter O 1 or 2 respectively 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 27 Telephone operation Intercom To end the intercom call Press OFF CLEAR or INT on either handset OR Place either handset in the charger or telephone base Q NOTES 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 additional accessory handsets SL80108 If there are a
31. answering system on or off Press to end remote access the call will be terminated 4 Hang up to end the call and save all undeleted messages Cut out the remote access wallet card at the back of this user s manual for quick reference 54 Appendix A Screen icons lights amp tones Screen icons amp alert tones REDIAL DELETE PAUSE 2 MUTE FLASH CLEAR YBa ZEE DDI EE Screen icons CD Speakerphone is in use S New voice mail messages have been received A Ringer off MUTE Microphone is muted NEW Missed and unreviewed calls Battery charging animated display i Low battery flashing place handset in telephone base or charger to recharge Handset tones Twa short beeps VOLUME WA keys are pressed when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting Four short beeps Low battery warning Four beeps followed i by a pause and An intercom call is being terminated another four beeps w Two beeps Out of range while the handset is on a call Three rising tones Command completed successfully Telephone base tones Beeps every 10 Message alert seconds Aeee aibes VOLUME WA keys are pressed when the volume P is already at its highest or lowest setting Lights ANSWER ON IN USE ae T poge On when answering system e On when handset nn is on and ready to receive is in use when the calls answering system waver nein soe MNER ON fa CHARGE is answ
32. ar Announcement Press PLAY or press RECORD 2 Press gt W PLAY STOP to hear the outgoing announcement Press again to replay the announcement Press ANNC at anytime to exit the announcement menu To record a new outgoing announcement 1 Press ANNC You will hear Announcement Press PLAY or press RECORD 2 Press RECORD and begin speaking after you hear Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done 3 Speak facing the telephone base from approximately nine inches 20 cm away 4 Press gt pLay STOP when you are done Your recorded announcement will be played back To listen to the recorded announcement again press gt l PLAY stop To record a new announcement press RECORD and follow the above steps Press ANNC at any time to exit the announcement menu Elapsed time in seconds will be shown in the message counter when recording You can record an announcement up to 90 seconds An announcement shorter than two seconds will not be recorded 45 Answering system Outgoing announcements To delete your outgoing announcement 1 Press ANNC You will hear Announcement Press PLAY or press RECORD 2 Press P M PLAY stop to begin playback 3 Press XDELETE during playback to delete your announcement Announcement deleted will be announced Press ANNC to exit the announcement menu When your announcement is deleted calls will be answered with the prerecorded announcement
33. arger 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 I 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 service 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 T2 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 oth
34. be to high speed Internet service Digital Subscriber Line DSL through your telephone lines you must install 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 other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack 2 Plug the power adapter into an outlet not controlled by a wall switch Telephone line cord Make sure the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are routed DSL filter not included required if you have DSL high speed Internet service through the slots on the bracket 4 Raise the antenna 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 o
35. d 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 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 67 Appendix Limited warranty The AT amp T brand is used under license any re
36. dset settings Handset settings Ringer tone This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer tones To choose a ringer tone 1 Press MENU SELEcT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2 Use DIR CID to scroll to gt RINGER TONE then press MENU SELECT 3 Press s DIR 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 SELEcCT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu IIN 2 Use amp DIR amp CID to scroll to gt KEY TONE then press ee 3 Press amp DIR CID to select ON or OFF 4 Press MEJ SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu 17 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 A TS 2 use DIR CID to scroll to gt LANGUAGE then press MENU SELECT 3 Press DIR CID to select ENGLISH FRANCAIS or ESPANOL 4 Press MENU SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu 18 Handset settings Handset settings Visual message wait
37. e 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 install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack page 6 The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference Please contact your DSL service provider for more infor mation about DSL filters System does not receive caller ID when on a call Make sure you subscribe to caller 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 TT Appendix K Troubleshooting Incomplete e Ifa caller leaves a very long message part of it may be messages lost when the system disconnects the call after four min utes e If the caller pauses for longer than seven seconds the system stops recording and disconnects the call e If the system s memory becomes full during a message the system stops recording and disconnects the call e If the caller s voice is very soft the system may stop recording and disconnects the call
38. e 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 37 Caller ID REDIAL DELETE Fa CLEAR ID ZE DDD PO 2 O SPEAKER PAUSE oO MUTE Caller ID operation How the caller ID history call log 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 Q NOTE Only one handset can review the caller ID history at a time If another handset attempts to enter the directory or caller ID history it will display NOT A
39. e the message alert tone If you press XDELETE when in idle mode there will be a voice prompt to direct you to press XDELETE again to delete all old messages and the message alert tone will be temporarily silenced The message alert tone will be re activated with the next incoming message 50 Answering system Message playback Press HI PLAY stop to listen to the messages The system announces the number of messages then begins playback If you have new messages you will hear only the new messages oldest first If there are no new messages the system will play back all the messages oldest first Before each message you will hear the day and time it was received After the last message you will hear End of messages If the system has less than five minutes of recording time left you will hear the remaining time 1 Press EI PLAY stop The message playback begins 2 Press gt W PLAY stop again to end the message playback Options during playback When a message is playing you can adjust the playback volume skip repeat or delete the message When playing messages e Press VOLUME YA button to adjust the message playback volume e Press SKIP to skip to the next message e Press REPEAT to repeat the message Press twice to hear the previous message e Press XDELETE to delete the message e Press gt M pLay STOP to stop the playback To delete all old messages You can onl
40. e 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 2 Use DIR E 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 Q NOTE Press ort CLEAR to cancel an operation back up to the previous menu or exit the menu display Press and hold ort 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 U A DIR S CID t Il to gt RINGER Use QD Ww o scroll to gt VOLUME then press MENU SELECT g IN 3 Press Go DIR D 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 Q NOTE The ringer volume also determines the ringer volume of intercom calls pages 27 28 and the paging tone for the handset locator feature page 23 If the handset ringer volume is set to off that handset is silenced for all incoming calls and paging 16 Han
41. e other handset for intercom calls For SL82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 You have started transferring a call and need to enter the desired handset number The handset is out of range while on a call e The battery is not installed or not installed properly in the handset OR 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 57 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 SL82118 SL82218 L82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 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 SL82118 is automatically registered as handset 1 Additional handsets will be assigned numbers in the order they are registered handset 2 handset 3 handset 4 and so on You can register 11 additional handsets The SL82218 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 The SL82318 has three handsets automatically regis
42. e s 19 Handset settings DDI DELETE MUTE 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 Qo 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 4 OFF cLEAR or DELETE MUTE on one handset will only silence the ringer of that particular handset 20 Telephone operation 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 mute or oFF CLEAR to make corrections when entering the phone number e Press PHONE 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 4 SPEAKER to alternate between hands free speakerphone and norm
43. eplacement battery model BT8001 To order visit our website at www telephones att com or call 1 800 222 3111 in Canada dial 1 866 288 4268 Getting started Belt clip amp optional headset gt To attach the belt clip Snap the belt clip into the retaining tabs on both sides of the handset as shown in the figure To remove the belt clip Gently lift either of the belt clip retaining tabs shown in the figure outwards to remove the belt clip from the 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 Side of handset Getting started Mounting bracket procedure The telephone base comes with the mounting 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 O 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
44. er 20 seconds the call will end automatically If you want to delete all the old messages remotely press 3 twice in remote standby mode If the memory is full after 10 rings the answering system will answer and announce Memory is full Enter the remote access code Enter your remote access code to access the messages and announcements Remote access You can access your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch tone telephone To remotely access your answering system 1 Dial your telephone number from any touch tone telephone 2 When the system answers enter the two digit remote access code 19 is the default code see page 49 to change it e If you have new messages the system will automatically announce the number of new messages and then begin to play them 3 You can also enter the following remote commands Remote commands o Press to listen to all messages Press to hear only new messages Press to delete the current message during playback Press twice to delete all old messages 4 Press to repeat the current message during playback Press twice to listen the previous message e Press to stop any operation including recording Press to listen to a list of remote commands B Press to skip to the next message during playback Press to record a new announcement Press to turn the
45. er hearing the conversation 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 Q NOTES 1 Before the intercom call is answered you can cancel the transfer and return to the outside call by pressing f OFF ciear PHONE 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 transferring 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 models SL82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 If you want to transfer the call to handset 10 11 or 12 enter the handset number as 0 1 or 2 respectively on the calling handset 30 Directory About the directory Shared directory The directory is stored
46. er 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 telephone base to reset e Other electronic products can cause interference to 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 CONNECTING e 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 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 telephone base to reset 73 Appendix K Troubleshooting Other electronic products can cause interfe
47. ering an incoming call or you are registering a handset e Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line or you are deregistering handsets from the telephone base e Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call On when the D atat handset is charging in the telephone VOICEMAIL base or charger Flashes when you have new voice Blue backlit mail This service is display provided by your local telephone company o lt different from the Blue backlit E E answering system on keypad Jaa the telephone base DB 9 Lwow SPEAKER 9 On when the o speakerphone is on 55 Appendix B Handset display screen messages Gatat P REDIAL DELETE PAUSE MUTE Fas DDI ZEE D 29 9 EE 9 O SPEAKER Screen display messages The handset is in use 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 The battery needs to be recharged There is a call coming in There are new voice mail messages 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
48. ess model make sure the telephone base is also away from the area 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 Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power cords Protect cords from damage or abrasion If this product does not operate normally see the Troubleshooting section on pages 72 79 of this user s manual If you cannot solve the problem or if the product is damaged refer to the Limited warranty on pages 68 70 Do not open this product except as directed in your user s manual Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks Replace batteries only as described in your user s manual Do not burn or puncture batteries they contain caustic chemicals 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
49. for 60 seconds a NOTE When paging if you press a 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 O 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 16 23 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 Q NOTES 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 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 SL82118 If a handset is already on a call and you d like to join the call press PHONE FL
50. ghts 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 Parts checklist Your telephone contains the following items Satet Gatet Sat F DeD 9 DDD Dos EEEF 2 9 User s manual Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed 1 for SL82218 2 for SL82318 3 for SL82418 4 for SL82518 SL82558 5 for SL82658 Belt clip for cordless handset 1 for SL82118 2 for SL82218 3 for SL82318 4 for SL82418 5 for SL82518 SL82558 6 for SL82658 Quick start guide Cordless handset 1 for SL82118 2 for SL82218 3 for SL82318 4 for SL82418 5 for SL82518 SL82558 6 for SL82658 a Battery for cordless handset 1 for SL82118 2 for SL82218 3 for SL82318 4 for SL82418 5 for SL82518 SL82558 6 for SL82658 Telephone base with mounting bracket telephone line cord and power adapter installed l Battery compartment cover 1 for SL82118 2 for SL82218 3 for SL82318 4 for SL82418 5 for SL82518 SL82558 6 for SL82658 User s manual SL82118 SL82218 SL82318 S L82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 DECT 6 0 cordless telephone answering system with caller ID call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide handset
51. here is no background noise TV music etc while recording Common cure for electronic equipment If the unit does not seem to be responding normally try putting the cordless handset in the telephone base or 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 battery 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 T9 Index A AC adapter 6 Alert tones 50 Answering calls 21 Answering system 41 54 Auto off 22 B Battery charging 8 Battery installation 8 Base ringer volume 49 Belt clip 9 C Call intercept 44 Call screening 44 Call transfer 29 Call waiting 24 Caller ID CID 37 add entries to phone directory 40 delete entries 40 dial entries 40 Clear voice mail indication 19 D Deregistration 60 Delete entries in the caller ID history 40 Delete redial entries 22 Dialing from a record in the caller ID history 40 directory dialing 36 Directory 31 dial number 36 edit entries 36 name search 35 new entries 32 33 Display dial 36 DSL 6 E Elapsed time 21 Ending calls 21
52. ht stops flashing pick up the handset and place it back into the telephone base then start again with step one above 3 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 59 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 FLasu button then press the gf OFF CcLEAR 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 2 You cannot de register the handset s if any other system handset is in use 3 You will need to reset the system clock after de registering handset s refer to pages 42 43 for details 60 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 bath
53. ill flash in the message counter If F is flashing in the message counter the memory is full You will have to delete some messages before new ones can be recorded To play the answering system messages press gt E PLAY stop Press VOLUME WA to adjust the playback volume when playing messages Voice prompts The system provides voice prompts to guide you through setup atat QO ANSWERING Sysrem PLAY STOP IN USE gt VOICEMAIL gt E REPEAT DELETE SKIP ANSWER ON HANDSET LOCATOR Cc vic DECT 6 0 41 Answering system Q NOTE If the clock is not set when a message is recorded the system will announce Time and day not set before the message is played Day amp time announcement Before playing each message the answering system announces the day and time the message was received If you subscribe to caller ID service from your local telephone company the time will automatically be set with every incoming call You must set the year so that the day of the week can be calculated from the caller ID information To check day amp time You can press CLOCK when the system is idle to hear the current day and time If you do not hear the correct time day and year follow the steps below To set day amp time Follow the steps below to set the year time and day so the day and time are correct Each time you press SKIP or REPEAT the year hour minu
54. 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 compli 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 64 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
55. ing system The system will announce Calls will not be answered and then beep to confirm the system is off The OANSWER ON light will be off e To turn the system back on press OANSWER ON The system will announce Calls will be answered and then beep to confirm the system is on The OANSWER ON light will be on hore If the answering system is off and there is an incoming call the system will answer after 10 rings and announce to the caller Please enter your remote access code For more information about remote access codes see page 54 Call screening at the telephone base If the answering system is on and the telephone base volume is not off set to 1 you will hear the announcement and the incoming message when a call comes in If you want the telephone base to be silent while messages are being recorded make sure the telephone base volume is set to 1 Call intercept While screening a call you can stop recording and speak to the caller by pressing PHONE FLASH or 4 SPEAKER on the handset 44 Answering system Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system The telephone has a prerecorded outgoing announcement Hello Please leave a message after the tone You can use this announcement or replace it with your own recording To play your current outgoing announcement 1 Press ANNC and you will he
56. ing 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 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 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 8 DIR e 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 stutter 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 messag
57. n 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 66 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 requirements 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 an
58. ne as far away from the following electronic devices as possible television sets VCRs or other cordless telephones 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 T4 Appendix K Troubleshooting e If your phone is plugged in with a modem or a surge protector 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 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 are 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 service 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
59. ot 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 injury 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 63 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
60. ote access code followed by the current setting and then To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT to continue setup press SETUP 2 Press SKIP or REPEAT to adjust the remote access code number by one Press and hold p gt SKIP or REPEAT to adjust the remote access code number by 10 3 Press SETUP to save your selection and move to the next menu option OR Press gt I PLAY STOP to save your selection and exit the menu 49 Answering system O NOTE The message alert tone will beep only if all the conditions below are met Answering system is on Message alert tone setting is on There are new messages Answering system setup Message alert tone When the message alert tone is set to On and there is at least one new message the telephone base will beep every 10 seconds Unless you change it the message alert tone is set to off To change the setting 1 Press SETUP four times The system will announce Message alert tone followed by the current setting and then To change the setting press SKIP or REPEAT to continue setup press SETUP 2 Press SKIP or REPEAT to alter between on and off 3 Press SETUP to save your selection and move to the next menu option OR Press gt PLAY STOP to save your selection and exit the menu Temporarily turning off the message alert tone Pressing any telephone base key except HANDSET LOCATOR will temporarily silenc
61. pair 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 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
62. peatedly to display different dialing options for local and long distance numbers before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory See the example on the left You may also press 1 repeatedly to add or remove a 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving the telephone number in the directory See the examples on the left When the number displayed is in the correct format for dialing press PHONE FLASH or SPEAKER to call the number Other options 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 36 Press OFF CLEAR to exit the caller ID history 40 Answering system About the answering system The answering system can record up to 99 messages depending on the length of each message Individual messages can be up to four minutes and the maximum recording time is 14 minutes Messages will remain available for replay until you delete them When there are new messages including memos on the answering system the number of messages stored w
63. rder 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 Press the depression Plug the battery securely Align the cover flat and slide the battery into the connector inside against the battery compartment cover the handset battery compartment downwards compartment matching cover then slide if necessary the color coded label it upwards until it Insert the supplied battery clicks into place with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up as indicated Step Charge the handset by placing it face up in the iis j jo telephone base or charger The CHARGE light will TH oe be on when charging 339 O ae V IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or r
64. redial memory see page 22 Chain dialing This feature allows you to dial phone numbers in the directory caller ID history or redial list while you are on a call Chain dialing can be useful if you wish to dial numbers other than phone numbers such as bank account information or access codes from the directory caller ID history or redial list Directory O Press V DIR to review the directory To dial the displayed number press MENU SELECT Caller ID history call log B Press W CID to review the caller ID history To dial the displayed number press MENU SELECT 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 26 Telephone operation Intercom Use the intercom feature for conversations between handsets Unless additional handsets have been registered this feature is not available on model L82118 You can buy additional accessory handsets model SL80108 for this telephone base Up to 12 handsets can be registered to the telephone base The first nine handsets that you register will be named Handsets 1 9 Use the handset number to intercom and transfer calls Although the names for handsets 10 12 will appear in their displays as 10 12 when you intercom or transfer to one of them you must _ 0 _ use O for Handset 10 1 for handset 11 and 2 e for H
65. rence 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 will not hold a charge If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger and the charge light does not come on refer to The charge light is off in this Troubleshooting guide 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 You may need to purchase a new battery Please refer to Battery installation and charging page 8 in this user s manual get noise static or weak signals even when l m near the telephone base If you subscribe to high speed Internet service Digital Subscriber Line DSL through your telephone lines you must install 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 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 Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone Try installing your pho
66. ries 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 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
67. rovided by your local telephone is in use telephone company on the same line or It is different from the RECORD you are deregistering answering system on the handset s from the Sa leas telephone base telephone base 6 e Flashes quickly when there is an incoming w pect 6 0 call MESSAGE COUNTER Number of messages or during playback message number currently playing X DELETE Press to delete the message currently playing Press twice to delete all old messages when the phone is not in use page 51 gt M PLAY STOP Press to start or stop message playback page 51 p gt SKIP Press to skip a message page 51 REPEAT Press to repeat a message Press twice to play the previous message page 51 ANSWER ON Press to turn the answering system on or off page 44 CLOCK Press to review or set the Moock seue anno recono w vou VOLUME clock page 42 WARS ea Press to adjust playback SETUP my volume page 51 Press to hear and change setup options page 47 HANDSET LOCATOR ANNC Press to make handsets beep so you can locate RECORD them page 23 Press to review or record the outgoing announcement Press again to end announcement playback or recording page 45 Press to record a memo page 52 or after pressing ANNC to record an outgoing announcement page 45 Getting started
68. s answered you can cancel the transfer and return to the outside call by pressing OFF cLEAR PHONE 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 PHONE riasH on the transferring handset 5 If you register an accessory handset to your SL82118 for a total of two handsets call transfer using intercom will be the same as model SL82218 29 Telephone operation Call transfer using intercom Models SL82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 1 While on an outside call press INT The outside call is automatically placed on hold and TRANSFER TO is displayed on the screen Enter a handset number 1 9 or 0 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 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 call
69. sage counter displays Message counter displays No messages The clock needs to be set pages 42 43 Total number of messages and memos or message number currently playing flashing Total number of messages and memos The number flashes when there are new un reviewed messages After a power failure the number in the message counter will flash to indicate the clock needs to be set Current remote access code while setting page 49 counting Elapsed time while recording a memo page 52 or announcement up to 90 seconds page 45 flashing A memo recording is longer than 99 seconds flashing Memory is full Messages must be deleted before new messages can be recorded The system is answering a call being accessed remotely or the clock is being set flashing The system is being setup initialized or messages are being deleted Displayed while setting the number of rings page 48 Displayed for two seconds while adjusting the telephone base speaker volume Displayed for two seconds while adjusting the telephone base ringer volume 53 Answering system O NOTES T If a valid remote access code is not entered the call will be ended automatically If you pause for more than four seconds during remote access you will hear a help menu listing all features and commands If there is no command for anoth
70. te or day is adjusted by one Press and hold SKIP or REPEAT to adjust the minutes or year by increments of ten When you hear the correct setting press CLOCK to move to the next setting 1 Press CLOCK The system will announce the current clock setting and then announce To set the clock press CLOCK 2 Press CLOCK The system will announce the current year setting and then announce To change the year press SKIP or REPEAT To change the hour press CLOCK 3 Press CLOCK The system will announce the current hour setting and then announce To change the hour press SKIP or REPEAT To change the minute press CLOCK 4 Press CLOCK The system will announce the current minute setting and then announce To change the minute press SKIP or REPEAT To change the day press CLOCK 42 Answering system Day amp time announcement 5 Press CLOCK The system will announce the current day setting and then announce To change the day press SKIP or REPEAT Press CLOCK when you are done 6 Press CLOCK The system announces the current clock setting 43 Answering system Answering system mode Unless you change it the answering system will be on and ready to record messages You can turn the answering system off but if you do so the answering system will not answer calls and record incoming messages To turn the answering system on or off e Press ANSWER ON to turn off your answer
71. telephone base Installation preparation 5 Telephone base amp charger installa tioi 6 Battery installation amp charging 8 Belt clip amp optional headset 9 Mounting bracket procedure 10 Handset settings Handset SettingS usec 16 Telephone operation Handset operation 21 Options while on calls 24 Chain ialind eessescseecseeeseeeneees 26 MTEC OM Peerreeeeterres rereenraarene eee ene 27 Call transfer using intercom 29 Directory About the directory esses 31 Creating directory entries 32 Directory reViCW esses 34 Directory search esssssssssssessccc0e 35 To dial delete or edit ENtri S woes eeeseseeee 36 Caller ID Caller ID operation eee 37 To review the caller ID MISTOTY sciiti 40 Answering system About the answering system 41 Day amp time announcement 42 Answering system mode 44 Outgoing announcements 45 Answering system setup 47 Message playback sess 51 Recording amp playing memos 52 Message counter displays 53 REMOLE ACCESS nsii 54 Appendix A Screen icons lights amp tOneS sssssesssosssscesssssseess 55 Appendix B Handset display screen MESSAGES sisisi 56 Appendix C Adding and registering handsets 58 Appendix D Replacing a handsets 60 Appendix E Maintenance 61 Appendix F Important safety informati n
72. tered as handset 1 handset 2 and handset 3 You can register nine additional handsets which will be assigned as handset 4 handset 5 and so on The SL82418 has four handsets automatically registered as handset 1 handset 2 handset 3 and handset 4 You can register eight additional handsets which will be assigned as handset 5 handset 6 and so on The SL82518 SL82558 has five handsets automatically registered as handset 1 handset 2 handset 3 handset 4 and handset 5 You can register seven additional handsets which will be assigned as handset 6 handset 7 and so on The SL82658 has six handsets automatically registered as handset 1 handset 2 handset 3 handset 4 handset 5 and handset 6 You can register six additional handsets which will be assigned as handset 7 handset 8 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 58 Appendix C Adding and registering handsets To register a handset to your telephone base 2 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 HAND
73. ther electronic products can cause interference with out while I m using your cordless phone Try installing your phone as far my cordless hand away from the following electronic devices as possible set television sets VCRs or other cordless 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 e Relocate your telephone base to a higher location The phone will have better reception when installed in a high area 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 T6 Appendix K Troubleshooting 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 servic
74. total of two handsets registered to the telephone base the intercom feature will be the same as that of model SL82218 If there are more than two handsets registered to the telephone base the intercom feature will be the same as that of models SL82318 SL82418 SL82518 SL82558 SL82658 If you want to intercom with the handset 10 11 or 12 enter the handset number as O 1 or 2 respectively on the calling handset 28 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 SL82118 Model SL82218 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 ID to answer the intercom call You can now D J talk without the outside caller hearing the SPEAKER conversation 3 Press 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 Q NOTES 1 Before the intercom call i
75. tub 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 appli ances 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 pull the unit out by the unplugged cords 61 Appendix F Important safety information Ain 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 Safety information Read and understand all instructions in the user s manual Observe all markings on the product Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning 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 cordl
76. y delete old reviewed messages New messages must be played before you can delete them Deleted messages cannot be retrieved again To delete all old messages 1 Press XDELETE when the telephone is in idle mode The system will announce To delete all old messages press DELETE again 2 Press XDELETE again The system will announce All old messages deleted 51 Answering system Recording amp playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself They are saved played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself or leave a message for others who use the answering system To record a memo 1 Press RECORD The system will announce Record after the tone Press STOP when you are done The message counter will show the elapsed time in seconds of the recording You can record a memo for up to four minutes Memos shorter than one second will not be saved 2 Speak facing the MIC microphone at the bottom front of the telephone base from approximately nine inches 20 cm away 3 Press P M pLay STOP to stop recording The system will announce Recorded and a confirmation tone will sound To play back a memo Press gt Ml PLAY stop to listen to messages and memos see page 51 for other options 52 Answering system Message counter displays The message counter usually displays the total number of messages See the table below for other mes
77. you press 5 JKL once you will see Jennifer If you press 5 JKL twice you will see Jessie If you press 5 JKL three times you will see Kevin If you press 5 JKL four times you will see Linda If you press 5 JKL five times you will see Jennifer again Q NOTES 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 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 39 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 34 35 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 am ZB e Press Q DIR or ww CID to move the cursor e Press and hold REDIAL PAUSE to add a three second pause if desired TN T e Press REDIAL

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