AT&T CL83207 User manual

Quick start guide
CL83107/CL83207/CL83217/
CL83307/CL83317/CL83407/
CL83417/CL83487/CL83507/
CL83547
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with caller ID/
call waiting

Congratulations
on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read
the Important safety information section on pages 1-3 of this manual.
Both the model and serial numbers of your AT&T product can be found on the
bottom of the telephone base. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in
case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service.
For customer service, please visit our website at https://telephones.att.com
or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items.
Telephone
line cord
Power adapter for
telephone base
Telephone base
Cordless handset
(2 for CL83207/CL83217)
(3 for CL83307/CL83317)
(4 for CL83407/CL83417/
CL83487)
(5 for CL83507/
CL83547)
Charger for cordless
handset with power
adapter installed
(1 for CL83207/CL83217)
(2 for CL83307/CL83317)
(3 for CL83407/CL83417/
CL83487)
(4 for CL83507/ CL83547)
Battery for cordless
handset
(2 for CL83207/CL83217)
(3 for CL83307/CL83317)
(4 for CL83407/CL83417/
CL83487)
(5 for CL83507/ CL83547)
Battery compartment cover
(2 for CL83207/CL83217)
(3 for CL83307/CL83317)
(4 for CL83407/CL83417/CL83487)
(5 for CL83507/ CL83547)
Please refer to the online CL83107/CL83207/CL83217/CL83307/
CL83317/CL83407/CL83417/CL83487/CL83507/CL83547 DECT 6.0
cordless telephone/ answering system with caller ID/ call waiting
Complete user’s manual for a full set of installation and operation
instructions at https://telephones.att.com/manuals.
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Quick start guide
CL83107/CL83207/CL83217/
CL83307/CL83317/CL83407/
CL83417/CL83487/CL83507/
CL83547
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with caller
ID/ call waiting
Wall-mount
bracket

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Important safety information
This 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, re, or electric shock.
Safety information
fRead and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on
the product.
fCAUTION: Do not install the telephone base at a height above 2 meters.
fAvoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight chance of
electric shock from lightning.
fDo not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. Under certain circumstances,
a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or
when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated
with the closing of any electrical circuit. In an inadequately ventilated
environment, the user should not plug the phone into a power outlet, nor put a
charged handset into the cradle where there are concentrations of ammable
or ame-supporting gases. A spark in such an environment could create a re
or explosion. Such environments may include: medical use of oxygen without
adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a
leak of natural gas; etc.
fDo not use this product near water or when you are wet. For example, do not
use it in a wet basement or shower, nor next to a swimming pool, bathtub,
kitchen sink, and 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.
fInstall this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or
power cords. Protect cords from damage or abrasion.
fIf this product does not operate normally, see the Troubleshooting section of the
online Complete user’s manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product
is damaged, refer to the Limited warranty section on pages 28 - 30. 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.
fReplace batteries only as described in your user’s manual (page 5). Do not burn
or puncture batteries — they contain caustic chemicals.
fThe power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor
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.

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Important safety information
CAUTIONS:
fUse only the power adapters provided with this product. To obtain a
replacement, visit our website at https://telephones.att.com or
call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
fUse only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model
BT183342/BT283342). To order, visit our website at
https://telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In
Canada, dial 1 [phone].
CAUTION: To prevent risk of re or battery explosion, replace with
the correct battery type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
Especially about cordless telephones
fPrivacy: 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.
fElectrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be
connected 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,
switched o or if the electrical power is interrupted.
fPotential 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 oen reduce or eliminate the
interference.
fRechargeable batteries: This product contains nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short
circuit with conductive material such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or
conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the
battery and the battery charger.
fNickel-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.
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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. You may call 1-800-8-BATTERY® for locations accepting
spent Ni-MH batteries.
The RBRC Seal and 1-800-8-BATTERY® are registered trademarks of
Call2recycle, Inc.
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers
Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones):
Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led
a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless
telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:
Pacemaker patients:
fShould keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker.
fShould NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a
breast pocket, when it is turned ON.
fShould 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.
ECO mode
This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery
performance. The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is
synchronized with the telephone base.
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 compliance 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
Important safety information

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Install
Telephone base
Notes:
f Plug one end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack or a DSL lter.
f If you have DSL high-speed Internet service, a DSL lter (not included) is required.
Charger
Caution: Use only the power adapter(s)
provided with this product. To obtain a
replacement, visit our website at
https://telephones.att.com or
call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial
1 [phone]..

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Battery
Install the battery, as shown below.
Caution: Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery
(model BT183342/BT283342).
Install
Charge your handset(s) before initial use. The battery is fully charged aer 10
hours of continuous charging. The CHARGE light on the top of the handset is on
during charging.
THIS SIDE UP /
CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT

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Handset overview
Handset
1CHARGE light ÌOn when the handset is charging in the telephone
base or charger.
2PUSH TO
TALK
ÌPress to initiate a one-to-one or one-to-group
broadcast.
ÌPress and hold to broadcast to a group of system
devices.
3REDIAL/
PAUSE
ÌPress repeatedly to view the last ten numbers dialed.
ÌWhile entering numbers, press and hold to insert a
dialing pause.
MENU/
SELECT
ÌWhen the handset is not in use, press to show the
menu.
ÌWhile in the menu, press to select an item or save an
entry or setting.
PHONE/
FLASH
ÌPress to make or answer a call.
ÌDuring a call, press to answer an incoming call when
you receive a call waiting alert.
OFF/
CANCEL
ÌDuring a call, press to hang up.
ÌWhile in a menu, press to cancel an operation, back
up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display; or
press and hold this button to exit to idle mode.

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3DIR ÌPress DIR to show directory entries when the handset
is not in use.
pVOLUME qÌPress to scroll up or down while in menus.
ÌPress to increase or decrease the listening volume
when on a call.
CID ÌPress CID to show caller ID log when the handset is not
in use.
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1
ÌPress and hold to set or dial your voicemail number.
TONE /a>A ÌPress to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call
if you have pulse service.
ÌWhile entering names, press to change the next letter
to upper or lower case.
QUIET# ÌPress and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting
screen, or to deactivate QUIET mode.
/SPEAKER ÌPress to make or answer a call using the
speakerphone.
MUTE/
DELETE
ÌDuring a call, press to mute the microphone.
ÌPress to delete digit or character.
CALL BLOCK ÌPress to block the incoming call when the telephone is
ringing.
ÌWhen on a call, press to block the call.
ÌWhen the handset is not in use, press to show the call
block menu.
Handset overview

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Telephone base
1MIC ÌMicrophone
VOL / VOL ÌWhile in idle mode, press to adjust the base
ringer volume.
ÌDuring message playback, press to adjust the
listening volume.
2
IN USE indicator ÌOn when the telephone is in use, or when the
answering system is answering an incoming call.
ÌFlashes when another telephone is in use on the
same line.
CANCEL ÌWhile in a menu, press to cancel an operation,
back up to the previous menu or exit the menu
display; or press and hold to go back to idle
mode.
ÌWhen the telephone base is ringing, press to
mute the ringer temporarily.
ÌWhen the telephone base is not in use, press and
hold to erase the missed call indicator.
Telephone base overview

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2FLASH/PTT ÌPress to initiate a one-to-one or one-to-group
broadcast.
ÌPress and hold to broadcast to a group of
system devices.
ÌDuring a call, press to answer an incoming call
when you receive a call waiting alert.
/FIND HS ÌWhile the phone is idle, press to page all
handsets.
3DIR ÌPress DIR to show directory entries when the
telephone base is not in use.
CID ÌPress CID to show caller ID log when the
telephone base is not in use.
MENU/SELECT ÌWhen the telephone base is not in use, press to
show the menu.
ÌWhile in the menu, press to select an item or
save an entry or setting.
4/CALL BLOCK ÌPress to block the incoming call when the
telephone is ringing.
ÌWhen on a call, press to block the call.
ÌWhen the telephone base is not in use, press to
show the call block menu.
REDIAL/PAUSE ÌPress repeatedly to view the last ten numbers
dialed.
ÌWhile entering numbers, press and hold to insert
a dialing pause.
/ ANS ON/OFF ÌPress to turn the built-in answering system on
or o.
/ REPEAT ÌDuring playback, press to repeat the playing
message.
ÌDuring playback, press twice to play the previous
message.
/ SKIP ÌPress to skip a message.
/PLAY/STOP ÌPress to start or stop message playback.
Telephone base overview

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Telephone base overview
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MUTE/DELETE ÌDuring a call, press to mute the microphone.
ÌPress to delete digit or character.
ÌPress to delete the message currently playing.
ÌPress twice to delete all old messages when the
telephone is not in use.
/ SPEAKER ÌPress to make or answer a call using the
speakerphone.
51 ÌPress and hold to set or dial your voicemail
number.
TONE /a>A ÌPress to switch to tone dialing temporarily
during a call if you have pulse service.
ÌWhile entering names, press to change the next
letter to upper or lower case.
QUIET/# ÌPress and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting
screen, or to deactivate QUIET mode.

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Initial basic settings
Aer you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the
handset and telephone base will prompt you to set the date and time. To skip
setting the date and time, press on the handset or CANCEL on
the telephone base.
Voice guide to set Smart call blocker and
answering system
Aer the date and time setting is done or skipped, the telephone base will prompt
if you want to set Smart call blocker. Press MENU/SELECT to start the Smart call
blocker setup via voice guide. To skip the setup, press CANCEL on the telephone
base.
Aer the Smart call blocker setting is done or skipped, the telephone base will then
prompt if you want to set up the answering system. Press MENU/SELECT to start the
answering system setup via voice guide. To skip the setup, press CANCEL on the
telephone base.
We recommend you program your telephone system before use. The following are
a few examples of common features to set before using the telephone. Refer to the
Handset settings, Telephone base settings and Answering system settings in the
Complete user’s manual for detailed instructions on setting all telephone features.
Date and time
Note: Set the date/time before using the answering system.
Using the cordless handset or the telephone base:
1. -> or -> Set date/time -> SELECT.
2. Enter the month, day and year using the dialing keys -> SELECT.
3. Enter the hour and minute using the dialing keys.
4. or to choose AM or PM -> SELECT.
Smart call blocker setup via voice guide
You can follow the voice guide to set up Smart call blocker.
Using the telephone base:
1. CALL BLOCK.
2. /-> Voice guide -> SELECT.
3. Press 1if you want to screen calls with telephone numbers that are not saved in
your directory, allow list or star name list; or press 2if you only want to screen
calls that do not display a phone number; or press 3 if you do not want to screen
calls, and want to allow all incoming calls to get through.

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Basic answering system setup via voice guide
You can follow the voice guide to record your own announcement, set the number
of rings and set the message alert tone.
Using the telephone base:
1. -> or -> Answering sys -> SELECT.
2. or -> Voice guide -> SELECT.
3. Set up the answering system by inputting the designated numbers, as
instructed.
Record your own announcement
Your outgoing announcement plays when calls are answered by the answering
system. You can use the preset announcement to answer calls, or replace it with
your own recorded announcement.
Using the cordless handset or the telephone base:
1. -> or -> Answering sys -> SELECT.
2. to select Announcement.
3. to select Record annc.
4. Facing the handset or telephone base, record your announcement and press 5
to end recording.
Number of rings
You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call aer 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6
rings. You can also select toll saver. If you choose toll saver, the answering system
answers a call aer two rings when you have new messages, and aer four rings
when there are no new messages. This enables you to check for new messages and
avoid paying unnecessary long distance charges if you are calling from out of your
local area.
If you want the built-in answering system instead of the voicemail to answer a call,
you should set the answering system to answer a call at least two rings before the
voicemail is set to answer. Contact your telephone service provider for information
on your voicemail settings.
Using the cordless handset or the telephone base:
1. -> or -> Answering sys -> SELECT.
2. or -> Ans sys setup -> SELECT.
3. or -> # of rings -> SELECT.
4. or to choose among 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or Toll saver -> SELECT.
Initial basic settings

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Operate
Operation Steps
Making a call Using the cordless handset:
Press PHONE or /SPEAKER -> Enter the telephone number.
Using the telephone base:
Press /SPEAKER -> Enter the telephone number.
On-hook dialing
(predialing) Using the cordless handset:
Enter the telephone number -> Press PHONE or
/SPEAKER to call.
Using the telephone base:
Enter the telephone number -> Press /SPEAKER to call.
Answering a call Using the cordless handset:
Press PHONE or /SPEAKER, or press any dialing keys
(0-9,TONE or #).
Using the telephone base:
Press /SPEAKER, or press any dialing keys (0-9,TONE or #).
Ringer volume
You can set the ringer volume level to one of the six levels, or turn the ringer o.
Using the cordless handset or the telephone base:
1. -> or -> Ringers -> SELECT.
2. to select Ringer volume.
3. or to choose the desire level -> SELECT.
LCD language
Using a cordless handset or the telephone base:
1. MENU -> / -> Settings -> SELECT.
2. SELECT again to select LCD language.
3. / to choose English, Français or Español -> SELECT.
Note: If you accidentally change the LCD language to French or Spanish, you can reset it back to
English without going through the French or Spanish menus.
f Press MENU on the handset or the telephone base in idle mode -> enter 364#.
Initial basic settings

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Directory
The directory can store up to 50 entries, which are shared by all system devices.
Operation Steps
Adding an entry 1. -> or -> Directory -> SELECT.
2. or -> Add contact -> SELECT.
3. Enter a telephone number up to 30 digits -> SELECT.
4. Enter a name up to 15 characters -> SELECT.
Operation Steps
Ending a call Using the cordless handset:
Press OFF or return the handset to the telephone base or
charger.
Using the telephone base:
Press /SPEAKER.
Handset
speakerphone During a call, press /SPEAKER to switch between
handsfree speakerphone and normal handset use.
Redial Using the cordless handset:
Press REDIAL repeatedly to select the desired entry ->
PHONE or /SPEAKER to call.
Using the telephone base:
Press REDIAL repeatedly to select the desired entry ->
/SPEAKER to call.
Volume control Using the cordless handset:
Press to decrease or press to increase the listening
volume during a call.
Using the telephone base:
Press VOL to decrease or press VOL to increase the
listening volume during a call.
Call waiting
(Requires
subscription from
telephone service
provider)
Press FLASH on the handset or telephone base to put
current call on hold and to take the new call; press again to
switch back and forth between calls.
Operate

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Caller ID
This product supports caller ID services oered by most telephone service
providers. The telephone stores caller ID information of the last 50 incoming calls in
the telephone base. This information is common to all devices.
Caller ID announce
When this feature is on and you have an incoming call, the handset and/or base
speaks “Call from...” and the name of the caller based on the directory or caller ID
information. You can turn this feature o for the base or each individual handset, or
both.
Using the cordless handset or the telephone base:
1. -> or -> Settings -> SELECT.
2. or -> Caller ID annc -> SELECT.
3. or to choose Set all On/O, Local handset or Base -> SELECT.
4. or to choose On or O -> SELECT.
Review and dial a number in the call log
1. in idle mode -> or to scroll through the list.
2.
or /SPEAKER on the handset or /SPEAKER on the telephone base
to call when the desired entry is displayed.
Erase missed calls indicator in the call log
When the screen shows XX Missed calls, scroll the call log one by one,
or press and hold CANCEL on the handset or telephone base in idle mode.
Directory
Operation Steps
Searching/dialing an
entry
1. in idle mode.
2. Press or to browse through the directory, or
press the dialing keys (0-9) to start a name search.
3. Press or /SPEAKER on a handset to call, or
press /SPEAKER on the telephone base to call..

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Smart call blocker
If you have subscribed to caller ID service, then you can use the Smart call blocker
feature to lter incoming calls from unknown callers.
Turn Smart call blocker on or o
Smart call blocker is set to on, and to allow all incoming calls by default. To turn on
or o Smart call blocker:
ÌCALL BLOCK in idle mode -> SELECT -> or -> On or O -> SELECT.
Notes:
ÌSmart call blocker is on, once you install your telephone. It allows all incoming calls to get through and
ring by default. You can change the Smart call blocker settings to screen incoming calls from numbers or
names that are not yet saved in your directory, allow list, block list, or star name list. You can easily add
incoming phone numbers to your allow list and block list. This allows you to build up your lists of allowed
and blocked numbers, and Smart call blocker will know how to deal with these calls when they come in
again.
ÌIf you turn off Smart call blocker, all incoming calls will ring, including numbers saved in your block list.
ÌWhen QUIET mode is on, and Smart call blocker is on and in screening mode, all screened calls will be
sent to the answering system after screening.
Call controls
Call categories Call control and options
Welcome calls ÌNumbers saved in
allow list.
ÌNumbers saved in
directory.
ÌNumbers not found in
block list.
ÌCaller ID names saved
in star name list.
The telephone allows these calls to
get through and ring.
Unwelcome
calls
ÌNumbers saved in
block list.
The telephone blocks these calls
from ringing through.
* Includes licenced QaltelTM technology.
QaltelTM is a trademark of Truecall Group Limited.

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Smart call blocker
Call categories Call control and options
Unknown calls Calls without numbers
ÌNumbers that are
“out of area“ or set to
“Private“.
You can choose one of the following
ve options:
Screening with caller name
The telephone plays the screening
announcement, and then ask the
caller to say his/her name before the
call rings on your telephone. You can
then answer the call, and hear the
caller’s name announced. You can
decide whether to accept or reject
the call, or to forward the call to the
answering system.
Screening without caller name
The telephone plays the screening
announcement, and then ask
the caller to press the pound key
(#) before the call rings on your
telephone. You can then answer the
call.
Allow (default setting)
The telephone allows the calls to get
through and ring.
Answering system
The telephone forwards the calls
to the answering system without
ringing.
Block
The telephone rejects the calls with
block announcement.
Uncategorized calls
ÌWith absent caller ID
number.
ÌNumbers not found in
directory.
ÌNumbers not found in
allow list.
ÌNumbers not found in
block list.
ÌWith caller ID names
not found in star
name list

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Set up allow list, block list and star name list
Add numbers from caller ID log
Adding CID log
entry to block list 1. Press CID on the handset or on telephone base ->
or .
2. Press SELECT when the desired entry appears.
3. or -> Block list -> SELECT.
4. Press SELECT twice to save.
Adding CID log
entry to allow list 1. Press CID on the handset or on telephone base ->
or .
2. Press SELECT when the desired entry appears.
3. or -> Allow list -> SELECT.
4. Press SELECT twice to save.
Adding CID log
entry to star name
list
1. Press CID on the handset or on telephone base ->
or .
2. Press SELECT when the desired entry appears.
3. or -> Star name list -> SELECT twice.
Add numbers manually
Using the cordless handset or the telephone base:
Adding a new
number to the
block list
1. CALL BLOCK -> or -> Block list -> SELECT.
2. or -> Add new entry -> SELECT.
3. Enter a telephone number up to 30 digits -> SELECT.
4. Enter a name up to 15 characters -> SELECT.
Adding a new
number to the
allow list
1. CALL BLOCK -> or -> Allow list -> SELECT.
2. or -> Add new entry -> SELECT.
3. Enter a telephone number up to 30 digits -> SELECT.
4. Enter a name up to 15 characters -> SELECT.
Adding a new
name to the star
name list
1. CALL BLOCK -> or -> Star name list -> SELECT.
2. or -> Add new entry -> SELECT.
3. Enter a name up to 15 characters -> SELECT.
Smart call blocker