AT&T CLP99286 User manual

User’s manual
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/
CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology

Congratulations
on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product,
please read the Important safety information section on pages 162-164
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 [phone].
In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
This telephone meets the California Energy Commission regulations for
energy consumption. Your telephone is set up to comply with the energy-
conserving standards right out of the box. No further action is necessary.
This telephone system is compatible with certain AT&T DECT 6.0 cordless headsets
and speakerphones. Visit www.telephones.att.com/accessories for a list
of compatible cordless headsets and speakerphones.
Model number: CLP99286 (two handsets)
CLP99386 (three handsets)
CLP99456/CLP99486 (four handsets)
CLP99546/CLP99556/CLP99586 (five handsets)
Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
Serial number:
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Both the model and serial numbers of your AT&T product can be found on
the bottom of the telephone base.
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to
return your telephone for warranty service.
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Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt
and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
Telephone line cord Power adapter for
telephone base
Quick start guide Telephone base
Battery compartment cover
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Cordless handset
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Charger for cordless handset
with power adapter installed
(1 for CLP99286)
(2 for CLP99386)
(3 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(4 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Battery for cordless handset
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
User’s manual
This quick start guide provides you with basic instructions
only. For more complete instructions, please refer to the user’s
manual in the package, or download it at
www.telephones.att.com/manuals.
Quick start guide
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586
Parts checklist
Handset
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Charger with power adapter
(1 for CLP99286)
(2 for CLP99386)
(3 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(4 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Telephone base
Telephone line cord
Telephone base power adapter
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Battery compartment cover
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Battery
(2 for CLP99286)
(3 for CLP99386)
(4 for CLP99456/CLP99486)
(5 for CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586)
Wall-mount bracket
User’s manual
Quick start guide
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Your package contains:
User’s manual
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/
CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
caller ID/call waiting
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles : BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH) WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT : DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES. NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES. Made in China / Fabriqué en chine CR1535
Wall-mount bracket

User’s manual
CLP99286/CLP99386/CLP99456/
CLP99486/CLP99546/CLP99556/
CLP99586
DECT 6.0 cordless telephone/
answering system with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
Table of contents
Getting started
Installation.....................................................1
Quick reference guide - handset........2
Quick reference guide - telephone
base.............................................................5
Telephone base and charger
installation ...............................................9
Telephone base installation ............9
Charger installation.......................... 10
Battery installation and charging.... 11
Battery backup mode............................ 14
To activate the mode ...................... 14
Operation............................................... 14
Installation options................................. 15
Tabletop to wall-mount
installation.......................................... 15
Wall-mount to tabletop
installation.......................................... 16
Bluetooth
Introducing Bluetooth........................... 17
Connect to CellTM application....... 19
Glossary of terms.................................... 20
Bluetooth setup ....................................... 21
Add a cell phone ............................... 21
Add a headset..................................... 23
Auto connection................................. 25
Bluetooth connection from
idle mode............................................ 25
Device list and connection........... 25
Review the device list ..................... 26
Connect/disconnect an active
device ................................................... 26
Remove a paired device................. 27
Replace an active device............... 28
Download directory.......................... 29
Interruption to directory
download............................................ 31
View the directory download
information ........................................ 32
Change PIN........................................... 33
Cell ringer.............................................. 33
Remote voice control............................ 34
Activate remote voice control..... 35
Telephone settings
Handset and telephone base
settings................................................... 37
Ringer volume..................................... 38
Ringer tone........................................... 39
Set date/time...................................... 40
LCD language...................................... 41
Caller ID announce........................... 42
Set speed dial voicemail
number................................................. 43
Voicemail (visual message
waiting) indicator............................ 43
Clear voicemail indication............. 44
Key tone................................................. 45
Use caller ID to automatically
set date and time........................... 46
Home area code................................. 47

Cell area code..................................... 48
Dial mode.............................................. 49
Web address ........................................ 49
QUIET mode ......................................... 50
No line alert......................................... 51
Cell alert ................................................ 51
Telephone operation
Make, answer and end a call............. 52
Make, answer or end a home
call.......................................................... 52
Call waiting on the home line .... 53
Make, answer or end a cell call... 54
Call waiting on the cell line......... 55
Answer an incoming cell call
while on a home call.................... 56
Answer a home call while on
a cell call ............................................ 57
Conference calls...................................... 58
Conference home and cell
calls ....................................................... 58
Options while on calls.......................... 59
Handset speakerphone................... 59
Volume control ................................... 59
Silence the ringer.............................. 60
Mute ......................................................... 60
Temporary tone dialing .................. 61
Hold.......................................................... 61
Equalizer................................................. 62
Chain dialing........................................ 62
Redial............................................................. 65
Review the redial list....................... 65
Dial a redial entry.............................. 65
Save a redial entry to the
directory.............................................. 68
Delete a redial entry........................ 69
Handset locator........................................ 70
Multiple handset use
Join a call in progress .......................... 71
Intercom....................................................... 72
Answer an incoming call
during an intercom call ............... 74
Call transfer using intercom .............. 75
Push-to-talk (PTT) ................................... 77
Turn PTT on or off............................. 77
PTT call to a single device............ 78
PTT call to multiple devices......... 80
Answer a PTT call.............................. 82
Change a one-to-one PTT call
to an intercom call ........................ 83
Answer an incoming call
during a PTT call............................. 83
Make an outgoing call during
a PTT call............................................ 84
End or leave a PTT call................... 84
Directory
About the directory................................ 85
Create directory entries....................... 86
Create a new entry in the
home directory................................. 86
Dialing keys .......................................... 88
Add a predialed telephone
number to the directory.............. 89
Review the directory.............................. 90
Review directory entries ................ 90
Search the directory.............................. 91
3-character alphabetical search... 91
Dial, edit or delete a directory
entry......................................................... 92
Dial a directory entry....................... 92
Edit a directory entry....................... 93
Edit the type of a directory
entry...................................................... 95
Delete a directory entry................. 95
Remove a downloaded
directory.............................................. 96
Caller ID
About caller ID ......................................... 97
Information about caller ID
with call waiting.............................. 97
Caller ID log............................................... 98
How the caller ID log works........ 98
Missed (new) call indicator........... 98
Memory match.................................... 98
Caller ID operation................................. 99
Review the caller ID log................. 99
View dialing options.......................100
Dial a caller ID log entry .............100
Save a caller ID log entry to
the directory....................................101
Delete caller ID log entries ........103

Reasons for missing caller ID
information .........................................104
Call block
About call block.....................................105
Add a call block entry...................106
Review call block list.....................108
Save a caller ID log entry to
call block list...................................108
Edit a call block entry...................110
Delete a call block entry .............111
Block calls without number .......111
Mute first ring of blocked calls....111
Answering system
Answering system settings...............112
Announcement .................................112
Answer on/off...................................116
Voice guide.........................................118
Call screening....................................119
Number of rings...............................120
Remote access code......................121
Message alert tone.........................122
Recording time..................................123
About the answering system...........124
Answering system and
voicemail indicators.....................124
Use the answering machine
and voicemail together..............125
Message capacity ............................125
Voice prompts ...................................126
Call screening....................................126
Call intercept.....................................127
Temporarily turn off the
message alert tone......................127
Message playback.................................128
Options during playback..............129
Delete all old messages...............130
Record and play memos....................131
Record a memo................................131
Remote access........................................132
Appendix
Add and register handsets/
headsets/speakerphones ............134
Register a handset to the
telephone base..............................134
Deregister handsets.............................136
Deregister all handsets from
the telephone base .....................136
Alert tones and lights .........................137
Handset screen icons ....................137
Telephone base screen icons....138
Handset alert tones........................139
Telephone base alert tones........140
Lights.....................................................141
Display screen messages ..................142
Screen messages.............................142
Troubleshooting .....................................146
Maintenance.............................................161
Important safety information ..........162
Safety information...........................162
Especially about cordless
telephones .......................................163
Precautions for users of
implanted cardiac
pacemakers......................................164
ECO mode ...........................................164
Especially about telephone
answering systems.......................164
For C-UL compliance...........................165
Mesures de sécurité
importantes .....................................165
FCC Part 68 and ACTA........................168
FCC Part 15..............................................169
California Energy Commission
battery charging testing
instructions.........................................170
Limited warranty....................................171
Technical specifications .....................173
DECT 6.0 digital technology.......173
Telephone operating range........173
Redefining long range
coverage and clarity....................173
HD audio ..............................................173
Simulated full-duplex handset
and base speakerphones..........173
Index
Index............................................................174

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See page 11-13 for
easy instructions.
You must install and
charge the battery before
using the telephone. STOP!
Installation
Install the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet
not controlled by a wall switch. The telephone base can be placed on a flat
surface or vertically mounted on the wall (see page 15). For optimum range
and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location.
If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line)
through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone
line cord and the telephone wall jack (see page 9). 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 protective stickers covering the handset
and telephone base displays - remove them before use.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial
1 [phone].
Avoid placing the telephone base and charger 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 a washing machine
or workbench.
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Getting started
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CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base
or charger.
/SPEA�ERSPEA�ER
Press to make or answer a home or cell call using the
speakerphone (page 52 or page 54).
Press to switch between the speakerphone and the handset
(page 59).
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While reviewing a caller ID log entry, press repeatedly
to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number
before dialing or saving it in the directory.
Press and hold to set (page 43) or to dial your
voicemail number.
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HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a home call (page 52).
During a call, press to answer an incoming home call when
you receive a call waiting alert (page 53).
During message playback, press to call back the caller if the
caller’s number is available (page 129).
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REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last ten numbers dialed (page 65).
While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause
(page 86).
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Quick reference guide - handset
Softkeys (2)
Press to select the menu item displayed above the key
(page 4).
While in a menu, press to select an item, save an entry
or setting, cancel an operation, or back up to the
previous menu.
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CELL 1 /CELL 2
Press to make or answer a cell call (page 54).
During a cell call, press to answer an incoming CELL 1/2 call
when you hear a call waiting alert (page 55).
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TONE /a>A
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily during a call if
you have pulse service (page 61).
While entering names, press to change the next letter to
upper or lower case.
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Quick reference guide - handset
QUIET# (pound key)
Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when
reviewing a caller ID log entry (page 100).
Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode setting screen,
or to deactivate QUIET mode (page 50).
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MUTE/DELETE
During a call, press to mute the microphone (page 60).
When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer
temporarily (page 60).
While reviewing the caller ID log, the directory or the redial
memory, press to delete an individual entry.
While predialing, press to delete digits.
During message or announcement playback, press to delete
the playing message or the recorded announcement.
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CID/VOLUME
Press
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CID to show caller ID log when the handset is not
in use (page 99).
Press to scroll down while in menus.
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor
to the left.
Press to decrease the listening volume when on a call
(page 59), or to decrease the message playback volume
(page 129).
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DIR/VOLUME
Press DIR to show directory entries when the handset is
not in use (page 90).
Press to scroll up while in menus.
While entering names or numbers, press to move the cursor
to the right.
Press to increase the listening volume when on a call
(page 59), or to increase the message playback volume
(page 129).
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OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up (page 52 or 54).
While 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.
When the handset is ringing, press to mute the ringer
temporarily (page 60).
Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase
the missed call indicator (page 98).
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Quick reference guide - handset
Using menus:
Press MENU to show the menu.
Press
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CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.
Press SELECT to confirm or save changes to a highlighted menu item.
Press OFF/CLEAR or BAC� to cancel an operation, back up to the
previous menu, or exit the menu display.
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Handset
side view
PUSH TO TAL�
Press to initiate a one-to-one (page 78) or
one-to-group broadcast (page 80).
Press and hold to broadcast to a group of
system devices (page 80).
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Main menu
The selected menu
item is highlighted.
Feature menu
Play messages (page 128)
Answering sys (page 112)
Directory (page 86)
Caller ID log (page 99)
Intercom (page 72)
Call block (page 106)
Ringers (page 38)
Set date/time (page 40)
Caller ID annc (page 42)
Settings (page 41)
Web address (page 49)
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Menu
VOICE
Press to activate the voice-controlled
application of connected cell phone (page 34).
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Quick reference guide - telephone base
VOLUME
Press to adjust the volume
during message playback
(page 129).
Press to adjust the listening
volume during a call (page 59).
When the phone is not in use,
press to adjust the telephone
base ringer volume for all lines
(page 38).
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While reviewing a caller ID log
entry, press repeatedly to add or
remove 1in front of the telephone
number before dialing or saving it
in a directory (page 100).
Press and hold to set (page 43) or
to dial your voicemail number.
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PTT/FLASH
Press to display the PTT menu to begin
a PTT call.
Press and hold to begin a one-to-group
broadcast when the telephone base is
not in use.
During a call, press to answer an
incoming home call when you receive a
call waiting alert (page 53).
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TONE /a>A
Press to switch to tone dialing
temporarily during a call if you have
pulse service (page 61).
While entering names, press to change
the next letter to upper or lower case.
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MUTE
During a call, press to mute
the microphone (page 60).
While the telephone base is
ringing, press to silence the
ringer temporarily (page 60).
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/HANDSET LOCATOR
Press the button to page all
system handsets (page 70).
VOICE
Press to activate the voice-controlled
application of connected cell phone
(page 34).
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Quick reference guide - telephone base
/S�IP
During message playback,
press to skip to the next
message (page 129).
/REPEAT
Press to repeat a message or
press twice to play the previous
message (page 129).
/PLAY/STOP
Press to play messages
(page 128).
Press to stop message
playback (page 129).
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X/DELETE
Press to delete the message currently
playing (page 129).
When the phone is not in use, press
twice to delete all previously reviewed
messages (page 130).
While reviewing the redial list, directory
or caller ID log, press to delete an
individual entry (pages 69, 95 and 103).
While entering names or numbers, press
to delete a digit or a character.
While predialing, press to delete
a digits (page 52).
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CELL 1/CELL 2
Press to make or answer a cell
call (page 54).
HOME (Speakerphone)
Press to make or answer
a home call (page 52).
Flashes quickly when
there is an incoming
home call.
Flashes slowly when a
home call is on hold.
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Quick reference guide - telephone base
CANCEL
While in a menu,
press to exit without
making changes or
press and hold to
return to idle mode.
Press and hold while
the telephone is not
in use to erase the
missed call indicator
(page 98).
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CALLER ID
Press to scroll down while
in a menu.
Press to review the caller
ID log when the telephone
is not in use (page 99).
While entering names or
numbers, press to move
the cursor to the left.
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DIRECTORY
Press to scroll up while in
a menu.
Press to show directory
entries when the
telephone is not in use
(page 90).
While entering names or
numbers, press to move
the cursor to the right.
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Softkeys (2)
Press to select the
menu item displayed
above the key.
While in a menu,
press to select an
item, save an entry
or setting, cancel an
operation, or back
up to the previous
menu.
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/ANSWER ON
Press to turn the answering
system on or off (page 117).
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last 10
numbers dialed (page 65).
While entering numbers, press and hold
to insert a dialing pause (page 87).
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USB port
The standard size USB port in the telephone
base is used for charging your cell phones.

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Getting started
Using menus:
Press MENU in idle mode to show the main menu.
Press qCALLER ID or pDIRECTORY to scroll through menu items.
Press SELECT to confirm or save changes to a highlighted menu item.
Press CANCEL or BAC� to cancel an operation, back up to the previous
menu, or exit the menu display.
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Quick reference guide - telephone base
Main menu
The selected menu item is highlighted.
Feature menu
Answering sys (page 112)
Directory (page 87)
Caller ID log (page 99)
Intercom (page 73)
Call block (page 107)
Bluetooth (page 21)
Ringers (page 38)
Set date/time (page 40)
Caller ID annc (page 42)
Settings (page 41)
Web address (page 49)
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Getting started
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Telephone base and charger installation
Install the telephone base and charger, as shown below.
The telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to change to
wall-mounting, see Installation options on page 15 for details.
Telephone base installation
Raise the antenna.
Plug the other end
of the telephone
line cord into the
telephone jack on
the back of the
telephone base.
Route the power adapter
cord through this slot.
Plug the small end of the
telephone base power
adapter into the power
adapter jack on the back
of the telephone base.
Plug the large end of the
telephone base power
adapter into a power
outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.
Plug one end of the
telephone line cord into
a telephone jack or a
DSL filter.
If you have DSL high-
speed Internet service,
a DSL filter (not
included) is required.
Route the
telephone line cord
through this slot.

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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 [phone]. In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
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.
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Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not
controlled by a wall switch.
Charger installation
Telephone base and charger installation

Getting started
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Battery installation and charging
Install the battery, as shown below. Once you have installed the battery, the
screen indicates the battery status (see the following table). If necessary,
place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For
best performance, keep the handset in the telephone base or charger when
not in use. The battery is fully charged after 11 hours of continuous charging.
See the table on page 173 for battery operating times.
If the screen shows Place in charger and flashes, 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 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
and (flashing).
Battery has no or very
little charge. The handset
cannot be used.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows
Low battery and
(flashing).
Battery has enough charge
to be used for a short time.
Charge without interruption
(at least 30 minutes).
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.
1. Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset
battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label
THIS SIDE UP facing up, as indicated.
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short beeps
every minute.
THIS
Battery Pack / Bloc-p
BT183342/BT283342 (2
WARNING / AVERTISSEME
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCT
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU
Made in China / Fab
THIS SIDE UP / CE CÔTÉ VERS LE HAUT
Battery Pack / Bloc-piles :
BT183342/BT283342 (2.4V 400mAh Ni-MH)
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT :
DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES.
NE PAS INCINÉRER OU PERCER LES PILES.
Made in China / Fabriqué en chine CR1349

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Battery installation and charging
3. Charge the handset by placing it face
forward in the telephone base or
charger. The CHARGE light on the
handset is on during charging.
2. Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards
until it clicks into place.
CHARGE light
TÉ VERS LE HAUT

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model
BT183342/BT283342). To order, visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone]. In Canada, dial
1 [phone].
If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery
to prevent possible leakage.
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•
After 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. For
instructions, see Set date/time on page 40. To skip
setting the date and time, press OFF/CLEAR on the
handset or CANCEL on the telephone base.
After the date and time setting is done or skipped, the
handset and the telephone base will prompt if you
want to set up the answering system. Press YES on
the handset or telephone base to start the answering
system setup via voice guide. For more details, see Voice
guide on page 118. To skip the setup, press NO, or
press OFF/CLEAR on the handset or CANCEL on the
telephone base.
Battery installation and charging
Start voice
guide to set
up Answering
system now?
YES
NO
NO YES
Start voice
guide to set
up Answering
system now?
Set date
09/30/15
MM/DD/YY
KS
BACK NEXT
Set time
05:41 PMK
S
BACK SAVE

14
Getting started
Battery backup mode
Battery backup mode allows your telephone system to function in the
event of a power outage. The telephone system uses stored power from the
handset’s battery to operate.
To activate the mode
After the power goes out, if there is already a handset with
enough charge placed in the telephone base, the telephone
system enters battery backup mode automatically. That handset
screen shows Powering base... Don’t pick up. All other
handset screens show Battery backup mode.
-OR-
If there is no handset placed in the telephone base after the
power goes out, all handsets show Out of range OR no power
at base and Put HS on base to power base, alternately.
Place any handset with enough charge in the telephone base.
Its screen shows Powering base... Don’t pick up. All other
handset screens show Battery backup mode.
NOTE: A handset which does not have enough charge to power up
the base, its screen shows Out of range OR no power at base and
Not enough battery to power base, alternately, after the power goes
out. Find another system handset that has enough charge to activate
the mode.
Operation
During battery backup mode, the telephone base, answering system and all
Bluetooth related features will be disabled. The operating time is subject to
the battery level of the handset placed in the telephone base and the actual
usage. For optimal performance, we recommend that you do not use the
handset placed in the telephone base when this mode is on.
Using other system handsets (Recommended):
Operate the handsets the same way as usual, except the answering system
and all Bluetooth related features which will be disabled.
Using the handset placed in the telephone base:
To maximize the operating time, you are not advised to use this handset. If
you do have to use it, make sure you do not lift it from the telephone base.
All operations should be done with the handset placed in the telephone base.
In this case, calls can only be made and received using the speakerphone.
Put HS on base
to power base
BACK S
Out of range
OR no power
at base
ACK S
Powering base ...
Don’t pick up
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