AT&T CLP99003 User manual

User’s manual
CLP99003
DECT 6.0 expansion handset
for use with AT&T models
CLP99183/CLP99283/CLP99353/
CLP99383/CLP99453/CLP99483/
CLP99553/CLP99583 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 21-23 of this manual. For complete instructions, please
refer to the manual provided with your CLP99183/CLP99283/
CLP99353/CLP99383/CLP99453/CLP99483/CLP99553/CLP99583
telephone. You can also visit our website at
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 [phone].
In Canada, dial 1 [phone].
Model number: CLP99003
Type: DECT 6.0 expansion handset
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.
© 2013 Advanced American Telephones. All Rights Reserved. AT&T and
the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property licensed to
Advanced American Telephones, San Antonio, TX 78219. Printed in China.
Telephones identified with this logo have reduced noise and
interference when used with most T-coil equipped hearing aids and
cochlear implants. The TIA-1083 Compliant Logo is a trademark of
the Telecommunications Industry Association. Used under license.
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Compatible with
Hearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Advanced American Telephones and its parent, VTech Holdings Limited, is under
license. VTech Holdings Limited is a member of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective owners.

Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your
sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service
is necessary.
Battery for
cordless handset
Cordless handset Charger for cordless
handset with power
adapter installed
Battery
compartment
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User’s manual
User’s manual
CLP99003
DECT 6.0 expansion handset
for use with AT&T models
CLP99183/CLP99283/CLP99353/
CLP99383/CLP99453/CLP99483/
CLP99553/CLP99583 with
BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
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

User’s manual
CLP99003
DECT 6.0 expansion handset
for use with AT&T models
CLP99183/CLP99283/CLP99353/CLP99383/
CLP99453/CLP99483/CLP99553/CLP99583
with BLUETOOTH® wireless technology
Table of contents
Getting started
Installation...................................................................................................................1
Quick reference guide ...........................................................................................2
Charger installation.................................................................................................5
Battery installation and charging.....................................................................6
Registration and deregistration
Adding and registering handsets .....................................................................9
Register a handset to your telephone base ..........................................9
Deregistering handsets ......................................................................................11
Deregister all handsets from your telephone base .........................11
Appendix
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................12
Maintenance.............................................................................................................20
Important safety information ..........................................................................21
Safety information.............................................................................................21
Especially about cordless telephones.....................................................22
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers ..............23
ECO mode .............................................................................................................23
Especially about telephone answering systems................................23
FCC Part 68 and ACTA........................................................................................24
FCC Part 15..............................................................................................................26
Limited warranty....................................................................................................27
Technical specifications .....................................................................................30
DECT 6.0 digital technology.........................................................................30
Telephone operating range..........................................................................30
Redefining long range coverage and clarity........................................30
HD audio................................................................................................................30
Simulated full duplex handset speakerphone.....................................30

1
See pages 6-8
for easy instructions.
You must install and
charge the battery before
using the telephone. STOP!
Installation
Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the
handset display - remove it 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 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

Quick reference guide
Getting started
CHARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the
telephone base or charger.
/SPEA�ERSPEA�ER
Press to switch between the speakerphone and
normal handset use.
TONE /a>A
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily
during a call if you have pulse service.
While entering names, press to change the
next letter to upper or lower case.
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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 or to dial your voicemail
number.
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HOME/FLASH
Press to make or answer a home call.
During a call, press to answer an incoming
home call when you receive a call waiting alert.
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REDIAL/PAUSE
Press repeatedly to view the last ten numbers
dialed.
While entering numbers, press and hold to
insert a dialing pause.
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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 or
save an entry or setting.
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CELL 1/ CELL 2
Press to make or answer a cell call.
During a cell call, press to answer an
incoming CELL 1/2 call when you hear a
call waiting alert.
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Quick reference guide
Getting started
pDIR/VOLUME
Press pDIR to show directory entries when
the handset is not in use.
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, or to increase the message
playback volume.
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OFF/CANCEL
During a call, press to hang up.
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.
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QUIET# (pound key)
Press repeatedly to display other dialing
options when reviewing a caller ID log entry.
Press and hold to enter the QUIET mode
setting screen, or to deactivate QUIET mode.
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MUTE/DELETE
During a call, press to mute the microphone.
When the handset is ringing, press to mute
the ringer temporarily.
While reviewing the caller ID log, the directory
or the redial memory, press to delete an
individual entry.
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qCID/VOLUME
Press qCID to show caller ID log when the
handset is not in use.
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, or to decrease the message
playback volume.
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Quick reference guide
Getting started
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For complete instructions, refer to the manual provided with
your CLP99183/CLP99283/CLP99353/CLP99383/CLP99453/
CLP99483/CLP99553/CLP99583 telephone system. If you are
unable to find your manual, go to
www.telephones.att.com/manuals to read and/or download
the manual.
Using menus:
Press MENU to show the menu.
Press qCID or pDIR to scroll through menu items.
Press SELECT to confirm or save changes to a highlighted
menu item.
Press OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the
previous menu, or exit the menu display.
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Main menu
The selected menu item is
highlighted.
Menu
Feature menu
Play messages
Answering sys
Directory
Caller ID log
Intercom
Ringers
Set date/time
Caller ID annc
Settings
Web address
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Handset
side view
PUSH TO TAL�
Press to initiate a one-to-one or one-to-group
broadcast.
Press and hold to broadcast to a group of
system devices.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Use only the power adapter 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].
2. The power adapter 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, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
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Charger installation
Install the charger as shown below.
Getting started
Plug the power adapter into an
electrical outlet not controlled by
a wall switch.

6
Battery installation and charging
Install the battery as shown on page 7. Once you have installed
the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see the 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 telephone base or charger when not in use. The
battery is fully charged after ten hours of continuous charging. See
the table on page 30 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.
Getting started
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.
NOTE: If you are on a phone call in low battery mode, you hear four short
beeps every minute.