AT&T SL82558 User manual

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SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658
DECT 6.0 cordless
telephone/answering system
with caller ID/call waiting
Model #: SL82118 (single handset)/SL82218 (two handsets)/
SL82318 (three handsets)/SL82418 (four handsets)/
SL82518/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&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.
Congratulations
on your purchase
of this AT&T product.
Before using this AT&T product, please
read the Important safety information
on pages 63-65 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&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.
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Your telephone contains the following items.
Telephone base with
mounting bracket,
telephone line cord and
power adapter installed
Battery for cordless handset
(1 for SL82118)
(2 for SL82218)
(3 for SL82318)
(4 for SL82418)
(5 for SL82518/SL82558)
(6 for SL82658)
Cordless handset
(1 for SL82118)
(2 for SL82218)
(3 for SL82318)
(4 for SL82418)
(5 for SL82518/
SL82558)
(6 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)
Charger for cordless handset
with power adapter installed
(1 for SL82218)
(2 for SL82318)
(3 for SL82418)
(4 for SL82518/SL82558)
(5 for SL82658)
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 Quick start guide
Parts checklist
User’s manual
SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658
DECT 6.0 cordless
telephone/answering system
with caller ID/call waiting
Quick start guide
SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658
DECT 6.0 cordless
telephone/answering system
with caller ID/call waiting
1
User’s manual
SL82118/SL82218/SL82318/
SL82418/SL82518/SL82558/
SL82658
DECT 6.0 cordless
telephone/answering system
with caller ID/call waiting
Getting started
Quick reference guide
handset ............................................ 3
telephone base ............................ 4
Installation preparation .................. 5
Telephone base & charger
installation ......................................6
Battery installation & charging... 8
Belt clip & optional headset ...........10
Mounting bracket procedure..........11
Handset settings
Handset settings ..............................17
Telephone operation
Handset operation ..........................22
Options while on calls ..................25
Chain dialing ......................................27
Intercom ...............................................28
Call transfer using intercom ......30
Directory
About the directory ........................32
Creating directory entries ...........33
Directory review ...............................35
Directory search ...............................36
To dial, delete or
edit entries .....................................37
Caller ID
Caller ID operation ..........................38
To review the caller ID
history ..............................................41
Answering system
About the answering system.....42
Day & time announcement .........44
Answering system mode .............45
Outgoing announcements ..........46
Answering system setup ..............48
Message playback ...........................52
Recording & playing memos ......53
Message counter displays ...........54
Remote access ..................................55
Appendix A, Screen icons,
lights & tones ................................56
Appendix B, Handset display
screen messages ............................57
Appendix C, Adding and
registering handsets .....................59
Appendix D, Replacing a
handset ..........................................61
Appendix E, Maintenance .....62
Appendix F, Important safety
information ...................................63
Table of contents
Appendix G, FCC Part 68 and
ACTA ................................................66
Appendix H, FCC Part 15 ......68
Appendix I,
Limited warranty .........................69
Appendix J, Technical
specifications ................................72
Appendix K,
Troubleshooting ..........................73
Index ...................................................82
Table of contents
3
Getting started
MENU/SELECT
Press to display the menu (page
17). While in the menu, press to
select an item or save an entry
or setting.
Quick reference guide - handset
Feature menu
Menu
Feature menu
DIRECTORY (page 32)
CALL LOG (page 41)
RINGER VOLUME (page 17)
RINGER TONE (page 18)
KEY TONE (page 18)
LANGUAGE (page 19)
CLR VOICEMAIL (page 20)
Using menus
Press or to scroll
through menu items.
Press MENU/SELECT to
select or save changes to a
highlighted menu item.
Press OFF/CLEAR to
cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu, or
exit the menu display.
The > symbol highlights a
menu item.
>DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
DELETE/MUTE
During a call, press to mute
microphone (page 26).
While reviewing the caller
ID history, press to delete an
individual entry, or press and
hold to clear the caller ID
history (page 41).
While predialing, press to delete
digits (page 22).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to view redial memory
(page 23).
While entering numbers, press
and hold to insert a dialing
pause (page 33).
SPEAKER
Press to turn on the handset
speakerphone.
Press again to resume normal
handset use (page 22).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call.
During a call, press to receive
an incoming call if call waiting
is activated (page 25).
INT
Press to begin an intercom
conversation or to transfer a
call (pages 28-31).
DIR / CID
Press DIR to display
directory entries (page 35).
Press to scroll up while in
menus.
While entering names or
numbers, press to move the
cursor to the right.
Press CID to display caller ID
history (page 41).
Press to scroll down while in
menus.
While entering names or
numbers, press to move the
cursor to the left.
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.
VOLUME
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.
CHARGE indicator
On when the handset is
charging in the telephone base
or charger (page 9).
4
Getting started
IN USE indicator
On when the handset is in
use, when the answering
system is answering an
incoming call or when you
are registering a handset.
Flashes when another
telephone is in use on
the same line, or you are
deregistering handset(s)
from the telephone base.
Flashes quickly when
there is an incoming call.
Quick reference guide - telephone base
VOICEMAIL indicator
Flashes when you have
new voicemail. Voicemail
is a service offered by
your telephone service
provider, and is different
from answering system
messages (page 20).
SETUP
Press to hear and change
setup options (page 48).
MESSAGE COUNTER
Number of messages (or
during playback, message
number currently playing).
CLOCK
Press to review or set the
clock (page 44).
X/DELETE
Press to delete the
message currently playing.
Press twice to delete all
old messages when the
phone is not in use
(page 52).
/REPEAT
Press to repeat a
message. Press twice to
play the previous message
(page 52).
PLAY/STOP
Press to start or stop
message playback
(page 52).
ANNC.
Press to review or
record the outgoing
announcement.
Press again to end
announcement playback
or recording (page 46).
RECORD
Press to record a
memo (page 53) or,
after pressing ANNC.
to record an outgoing
announcement
(page 46).
VOLUME
Press to adjust playback
volume (page 52).
/SKIP
Press to skip a message
(page 52).
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to make handsets
beep so you can locate
them (page 24).
ANSWER ON
Press to turn the
answering system on or
off (page 45).
See pages 8-9
for easy instructions.
Getting started
Installation preparation
5
You must install and
charge the battery before
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 prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.
Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL
filters.
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset
or telephone base display - remove it before use.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268.
Avoid placing the telephone base too close to:
• Communication devices such as: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless
telephones.
• Excessive heat sources.
• Noise sources such as a window with traffic outside, motors, microwave
ovens, refrigerators, or fluorescent lighting.
• Excessive dust sources such as a workshop or garage.
• Excessive moisture.
• Extremely low temperature.
• Mechanical vibration or shock such as on top of the washing machine or
work bench.
STOP!
6
Getting started
Telephone base & charger installation
Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical
outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digital subscriber line - DSL)
through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the
telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents 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 11 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.
Power
adapter
DSL filter (not included),
required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
Telephone
line cord
3. Make sure the
telephone line cord
and power adapter
cord are routed
through the slots
on the bracket.
4. Raise the antenna.
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Getting started
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement
power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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.
1.
2.
Plug the power adapter
into an electrical outlet.
Charger installation
Telephone base & charger installation
8
Getting started
Battery installation & charging
Install the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the
battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary,
place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery.
For best performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The
battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table
on page 72 for battery operating times.
If the screen is blank, you need to charge the handset without interruption for
at least 30 minutes to give the handset enough charge to use the telephone
for a short time. The screen shows LOW BATTERY and the backlight is off
until you have charged the battery without interruption for at least one hour.
The following table summarizes the battery charge indicators and actions
to take.
Battery indicators Battery status Action
The screen is blank or
shows Place in charger.
Battery has very little or
no charge. The handset
cannot be used.
Charge without
interruption until the
screen shows LOW
BATTERY (at least 30
minutes).
The screen shows LOW
BATTERY and flashes.
Battery has enough
charge to be used for a
short time.
Charge without
interruption until the
screen shows HANDSET
X (at least one hour).
The screen shows
HANDSET X.
Battery is charged. To keep the battery
charged, place it in
the telephone base or
charger when not
in use.
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps
every minute.
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Getting started
Battery installation & charging
Step 1
Plug the battery securely
into the connector inside
the handset battery
compartment, matching
the color-coded label.
Insert the supplied battery
with the label THIS SIDE
UP facing up as indicated.
Step 2 Step 3
Align the cover flat
against the battery
compartment
cover, then slide
it upwards until it
clicks into place.
Charge the handset by
placing it face up in
the telephone base or
charger. The CHARGE
light will be on when
charging.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement 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.
Battery Pack
BT18433 / BT28433
2.4V 500mAh Ni-MH
WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR
PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
THIS SIDE UP
Battery Pack
BT18433 / BT28433
2.4V 500mAh Ni-MH
WARNING: DO NOT BURN OR
PUNCTURE BATTERIES
MADE IN CHINA
THIS SIDE UP
To replace the battery, press the tab and slide
the battery compartment cover downwards. Lift
out the old battery and disconnect it from the
handset. Follow the instructions above to install
and charge the new battery.
CHARGE light
10
Getting started
Belt clip & optional headset
For handsfree telephone conversations, you can use any industry standard
2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&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.
Side of handset
Plug a 2.5 mm headset
into the jack on the side
of handset (beneath the
small rubber flap).
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.
11
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.
NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop and wall mount options.
Desktop to wall mount installation
To change the telephone base to the wall mount position:
2. Place the telephone base on a flat
surface with the antenna on the
left side as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Desktop mounting bracket location
Antenna
1. Remove the cords from the
routing slots on the bracket.
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
Figure 1. Cords removed from the routing slots
12
Getting started
Mounting bracket procedure
Desktop to wall mount installation
5. Tilt the top of the bracket away from you until it is resting on the telephone
base. Align the grooves of the bracket with the upper keeper tabs on the
telephone base.
4. Make sure the cords are pointing towards you as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Upper keeper tab location
Upper keeper tabs
6. Slide the bracket away from you
until it clicks into the keeper
tabs. Bundle the telephone line
cord and power adapter cord,
and secure them with a twist tie.
Figure 5. Bracket installation
7. Place the bundled telephone
cord and power adapter cord
under the bracket as shown
below.
Figure 6. Cord bundles
13
Getting started
Mounting bracket procedure
Desktop to wall mount installation
11. Slide the telephone base down
until it locks in place. Make
sure the telephone is securely
positioned as shown in Figure 9,
and raise the antenna.
Figure 9. Wall mount position
8. Route the other end of the telephone line cord through the bottom of the
bracket until it loops through the large rectangular opening in the middle
of the bracket as shown in Figure 7 below.
9. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall
switch.
10. Plug the telephone line cord into
the wall plate telephone jack.
Align the holes on the telephone
base with the standard wall plate.
Figure 7. Cord routing
Figure 8. Wall mount alignment
14
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 and unplug the telephone line
cord from the wall plate. Loop the telephone line cord through the large
rectangular opening in the middle of the bracket, making sure both cords
are pointing downwards as shown in Figure 10 below.
2. Untie the bundled telephone cord and power adapter cord. Place the telephone
base on a flat surface with the antenna on the left side as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11. Unbundled cords
Antenna
Figure 10. Cord routing
15
Getting started
Mounting bracket procedure
Wall mount to desktop installation
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 13.
4. Tilt the top of the bracket towards you until it is resting on the telephone base.
3.
Position your hands as shown in Figure 12. 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.
Lower keeper tabs
Figure 13. Bracket installation
Figure 12. Detaching the bracket from the telephone base
16
Getting started
Mounting bracket procedure
Wall mount to desktop installation
6. Slide the bracket away from you until it clicks into the keeper tabs.
Figure 14. Bracket installation
7. Route the telephone line cord and the power adapter through the slots on the
bracket.
Figure 15. Cord routing
17
Handset settings
Handset settings
Using the feature menu, you can customize many
of the telephone’s settings.
1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode (when
the phone is not in use) to enter the feature
menu.
2. Use
DIR / CID to scroll to the feature
to be changed. When scrolling through the
menu, the top menu item is always highlighted
with a > symbol.
3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the highlighted
item.
NOTE:
Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu or exit the menu display. Press
and hold OFF/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, will appear on the handset
screen.
To adjust the RINGER VOLUME:
1. Press
MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter
the feature menu.
2.
Use DIR / CID to scroll to >RINGER
VOLUME, then press MENU/SELECT.
3. Press DIR / CID to sample each
volume level.
4. Press
MENU/SELECT to save your preference
and return to the feature menu.
-OR-
When the handset is in idle mode, press the
VOLUME buttons on the right side of the
handset to change the ringer volume.
NOTE: The ringer volume also determines the ringer
volume of intercom calls (pages 28-29) and the paging
tone for the handset locator feature (page 24). If the
handset ringer volume is set to off, that handset is
silenced for all incoming calls and paging.
RINGER VOLUME
>
DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
>
RINGER VOLUME
RINGER TONE
>
DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
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