AT&T CL2940 User manual

Quick start guide
CL2940
Big button/big display telephone
with speakerphone/caller ID/
call waiting

Introduction
This quick start guide provides you with basic installation and use
instructions. A limited set of features are described in abbreviated form.
Please refer to the complete online user’s manual for a full set of installation
and operation instructions at www.telephones.att.com/manuals.
Before using this AT&T product, please read Important safety information
on page 25 of this quick start guide.
Table of content
Parts checklist ............................................. 1
Quick reference guide ............................. 2
Battery installation.................................... 4
Telephone installation ............................. 6
Menu setup.................................................... 7
Menu operation...................................... 7
Feature summary .................................. 7
Telephone settings .................................... 8
Set date and time................................. 8
Ringer volume ........................................ 8
Telephone operation................................. 9
Make a call............................................... 9
Answer a call .......................................... 9
End a call.................................................. 9
Switching between handset and
speakerphone.................................... 9
Handset volume..................................... 9
Speakerphone volume........................ 9
Chain dialing .........................................10
Last number redial.............................11
Directory ......................................................12
Directory memory capacity............12
Store a directory entry.....................12
Review directory entries..................13
Dial a directory entry........................13
Edit a directory entry........................14
Delete a directory entry ..................14
Speed dial memory .................................15
Store a speed dial number.............15
Dial a speed dial number................16
Caller ID........................................................17
About caller ID.....................................17
Call log.....................................................17
Missed call indicator..........................17
Review the call log ............................17
Dial a call log entry...........................18
Store a call log entry to the
directory.............................................18
Delete call log......................................19
Troubleshooting ........................................20
General product care.............................24
Important safety information .............25
Safety information..............................25
FCC and ACTA information..................26
Part 15 of FCC rules...............................27
Technical specifications ........................27
Limited warranty.......................................28

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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.
Coiled handset cord Telephone line cord
Handset Telephone base
Mounting bracket
Quick start guide
Quick start guide
CL2940
Big button/big display telephone
with speakerphone/caller ID/
call waiting

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Quick reference guide
DIR
Press to enter the directory.
While using the menu, press to scroll
through the settings.
While reviewing directory, speed dial or call
log, press to scroll up.
While entering names and numbers, press to
move the cursor to the right.
MENU/SELECT
Press to enter the main menu.
While using the menu, press to accept
the current setting, and move to the next
menu option.
While reviewing the call history, press to
store the displayed name and number in
the directory.
While reviewing the directory, press to
edit the displayed entry.
CID
Press to review the
call log.
While using the
menu, press to scroll
through the settings.
While reviewing the
directory, speed dial
or call log, press to
scroll down.
While entering names
and numbers, press
to move the cursor to
the left.
DELETE X
When the telephone is
idle, press and hold to
clear the call history.
While reviewing an
entry stored in the
speed dial memory,
directory, redial or call
log, press to delete.
SPEED DIAL
Press to access the
speed dial memory.
Press to store a call
log entry in a speed
dial memory location.
FLASH
During a call, press to
answer an incoming call
if you subscribe to a call
waiting service provided
by your telephone
service provider.
MUTE
During a call, press to
mute the handset or
speakerphone. Press
again to resume your
conversation.
CANCEL
Press to cancel an
operation.
Press to return to the
previous menu.
Press and hold to
return to idle mode.
When the telephone is
idle, press and hold to
clear the missed call
indicator.
Tilt display
Adjust the viewing angle to reach
maximum visibility.
#
Press repeatedly to
show other dialing
options while reviewing
a call log entry.

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Quick reference guide
Audio Assist®is a registered trademark of Advanced American Telephones.
SPEAKER
Press to turn the base speakerphone on or off.
AUDIO ASSIST®
Some voices will sound louder and clearer if
you press AUDIO ASSIST®while you are on a
call using the handset.
RINGER VOL -/+
Slide to decrease or increase the ringer volume.
INCOMING CALL light
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call.
MUTE light
On when the microphone is muted.
SPEAKER light
On when the speakerphone is in use.
REDIAL/PAUSE
While using the handset or speakerphone,
press to dial the last number dialed.
While entering numbers, press to insert a
three-second dialing pause.
While the telephone is idle, press to display
the last number dialed.
VOLUME
While on a call, press to adjust the listening volume.

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Press the large tabs on the battery compartment cover as the arrows
indicated below to open the battery compartment cover.
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Battery installation
Before using the telephone, you should install four good AA alkaline batteries
(not included) to provide memory backup and enable the use of some
features. The four AA batteries are required for the following features to
work: speakerphone, mute, flash, caller ID, display, menu, directory, redial,
clock, Audio Assist® and the INCOMING CALL light.
If you unplug the telephone from the telephone wall jack, and good batteries
are not installed, the following information will be lost: call log history,
directory entries, speed dial entries, and all settings in the feature menu. We
recommend that you initially install new batteries and change the batteries
soon after the low battery icon appears.
CAUTION: Always unplug the telephone line cord before installing new batteries.
Detach the battery compartment cover from the telephone base.2.

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If no batteries are installed or the batteries fail, you can make or answer calls
using only the handset.
NOTES:
Use disposable AA alkaline batteries only. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
If you do not use the telephone for a long time, disconnect and remove
the batteries from the telephone to prevent possible leakage.
After replacing the batteries, you need to reset the date and time. For
instructions, see Set date and time on page 8.
If no batteries are installed, you can only make or answer calls using the
handset. After then, you can press SPEAKER to switch to the speakerphone.
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Battery installation
Insert four new AA alkaline batteries (not provided) into the battery
compartment, following the polarity markings.
3.
Insert the small tabs on the battery compartment cover into the slots on
the battery compartment at the telephone base. Then press down on the
battery compartment cover as the arrows indicated until it clicks into place.
4.

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Plug one end of the coiled handset cord into the handset jack on the left side
of the telephone base. Plug the other end into the handset and hang up.
1.
Install the telephone base as shown below. 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. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL
interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information
about DSL filters.
If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, refer to Installation options
in the online user’s manual for details.
Telephone installation
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL LINE jack on the
back of the telephone base. Plug the other end of the telephone line cord
into a telephone wall jack.
2.
Lift the handset or press SPEAKER to check for a dial tone.
Adjust the angle of the tilt display to reach maximum visibility.
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Handset
Coiled handset cord
A DSL filter (not included)
is required if you have DSL
high-speed Internet service.
Telephone wall jack

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Menu operation
Use the menu to change the telephone settings.
Press MENU/SELECT repeatedly
until the screen displays the
desired feature.
Press CID or DIR until the
screen displays the desired setting.
Press MENU/SELECT to save your
selection and move to the next
feature. The telephone returns
to idle mode after 15 seconds,
or you can press CANCEL to exit
programming immediately.
Feature summary
Default settings are indicated by * in the following list.
Feature/options Function
DATE/TIME
1/01 12:00 AM
Set the date and time. Use the dialing keys to edit. Use # (pound key) to
select AM or PM.
CONTRAST
1, 2*, 3, 4
Adjust screen brightness to a comfortable level, from 1 (the lightest) to
4 (the darkest).
DIAL MODE
TOUCH TONE*
PULSE
Set the telephone to be tone (touch-tone) or pulse (dial pulse) dialing.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH*
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Set the screen display language.
HOME AREA CODE
HAC- _ _ _
Set your home area code if you dial only seven digits for local calls.
LOCAL AREA CODE
LAC 1- _ _ _
LAC 2- _ _ _
LAC 3- _ _ _
LAC 4- _ _ _
Program up to four local area codes that do not require dialing a 1
before them.
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Menu setup

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The following are some common features you may want to set before this
telephone. Refer to the online user’s manual complete feature instructions.
Set date and time
When the telephone is idle, the screen shows the
date and time. If you subscribe to caller ID service, the
day, month and time are set automatically with each
incoming call. You may also set the date and time
manually.
Press MENU/SELECT. The screen displays
DATE/TIME and USE # FOR AM/PM alternatively.
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to set the blinking digits.
Use # (pound key) to select between AM and PM.
Press MENU/SELECT to save and move on to the
next feature.
Ringer volume
Adjust the RINGER VOL -/+ switch at the right side of the telephone
base to set the ringer volume to off, low, middle or high. When the
ringer is off, appears on the screen.
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Telephone settings
Blinking
DATE/TIME
12:00AM
1/01
USE # FOR AM/PM
12:00AM
1/01

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Telephone operation
Make a call
Lift the handset then wait for a dial tone.
Use the dialing keys to dial a number.
-OR-
Press SPEAKER then wait for a dial tone.
Use the dialing keys to dial a number.
Answer a call
Lift the handset or press SPEAKER.
End a call
Place the handset back in the telephone base, or press SPEAKER while
using the speakerphone.
Switching between handset and speakerphone
To switch from the handset to speakerphone during
a call:
Press SPEAKER then place the handset in the
telephone base.
To switch from the speakerphone to handset during
a call:
Lift the handset.
Handset volume
During a call, press VOLUME to adjust the listening
volume of the handset.
Speakerphone volume
During a call, press VOLUME to adjust the listening
volume of the speakerphone.
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0:00:01
8887227702
12:00AM
11/20

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Chain dialing
Use this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from the numbers in the directory,
speed dial memory locations or call log while you are on a call.
Chain dialing is useful if you need to access numbers other than
telephone numbers (such as bank account numbers or access codes) from
the directory, speed dial memory locations or call log.
To access the directory while on a call:
Press DIR to enter the directory.
Press CID or DIR until REVIEW is blinking. Press MENU/SELECT to show
the first entry in the directory.
Press CID or DIR to scroll, or press the dialing keys to find the desired entry.
Press MENU/SELECT to dial the displayed number.
To access the speed dial memory while on a call:
Press SPEED DIAL. The screen shows ENTER SPDIAL#.
Use the dialing keys to choose the desired entry (0-9). The telephone dials
the displayed number.
To access the call log while on a call:
Press CID to enter the call log.
Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired entry.
Press MENU/SELECT. The telephone dials the displayed number.
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Telephone operation

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Last number redial
The telephone stores the last number dialed (up to
24 digits).
To dial the last dialed number:
Lift the handset or press SPEAKER.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE. Then the telephone dials
the number.
-OR-
When the telephone is idle, press REDIAL/PAUSE to
display the last dialed number.
Lift the handset or press SPEAKER. Then the
telephone dials the displayed number.
To delete the last dialed number:
When the telephone is idle, press REDIAL/PAUSE to
show the last dialed number.
Press DELETE X. The screen shows DELETED and
then returns to idle mode.
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Telephone operation
REDIAL
8887227702
12:00AM
11/20
REDIAL
8887227702
12:00AM
11/20
DELETED
12:00AM
11/20

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Directory memory capacity
This telephone has a directory where you can store up to 25 telephone
numbers with names. Numbers can be up to 24 digits and names can be up
to 15 characters.
Store a directory entry
When the telephone is idle, press DIR to enter the directory menu.
Press CID or DIR until STORE is blinking.
Press MENU/SELECT.
When the screen displays ENTER NUMBER, use the
dialing keys to enter the telephone number (up to
24 digits).
Press DELETE X to backspace and erase a digit.
Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the
left or right.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a three-second
dialing pause (a P appears).
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to copy the last
number dialed.
Press MENU/SELECT.
When the screen displays ENTER NAME, use the
dialing keys to enter the name (up to 15 characters).
Additional key presses produce other characters on
that key.
Press DELETE X to backspace and erase
a character.
Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the
left or right.
Press MENU/SELECT to save. Then the screen
displays STORED then returns to the directory menu.
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Directory
ENTER NUMBER
8003604121_
ENTER NAME
ROBERT BROWN
STORED
Blinking
REVIEW STORE
REVIEW STORE

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Review directory entries
When the telephone is idle, press DIR to enter the
directory menu.
Press CID or DIR until REVIEW is blinking.
Press MENU/SELECT to display the first directory entry.
Press a dialing key to start a name search. The
directory shows the first name beginning with the first
letter associated with the dialing key. If there is no
entry beginning with the associated letter, the screen
will displays NO NAME FOUND.
-OR-
Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired
directory entry.
Dial a directory entry
Search for the desired directory entry (see
Review directory entries above).
When the desired entry displays, lift the handset or
press SPEAKER to dial.
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Directory
REVIEW STORE
CHRISTINE SMITH
8887227702
ROBERT BROWN
8003604121
CHRISTINE SMITH
8887227702
0:00:01
8887227702
12:00AM
11/20

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Directory
ENTER NUMBER
8888832445_
Edit a directory entry
Search for the entry you want to edit (see
Review directory entries on the previous page).
Press MENU/SELECT. If you do not want to modify
the name, skip to Step 4.
When the screen displays the name of the entry,
use the dialing keys to edit. Additional key presses
produce other characters on that key.
Press DELETE X to backspace and erase
a character.
Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the
left or right.
Press MENU/SELECT.
When the screen displays ENTER NUMBER, use
the dialing keys to edit.
Press DELETE X to backspace and erase a digit.
Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the
left or right.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a three-second
dialing pause (a Pappears).
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to copy the last number dialed.
Press MENU/SELECT to save the entry. The screen shows STORED and then
the modified directory entry.
Delete a directory entry
Search for the entry you want to delete (see
Review directory entries on the previous page).
Press DELETE Xto delete the displayed entry. Then
the screen displays DELETE ENTRY ?
Press MENU/SELECT.The screen displays DELETED
and then the next directory entry, if any.
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CHRISTINE
DELETE ENTRY ?
DELETED
CHRISTINE SMITH
8887227702
CHRISTINE
8888832445
CHRISTINE SMITH
8887227702

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This telephone has 10 speed dial memory locations where you can store
telephone numbers you wish to dial using fewer keys than usual.
Each speed dial memory location can store a telephone number with up to 24 digits.
Store a speed dial number
When the telephone is idle, press SPEED DIAL.The
screen displays SPEED DIAL #1.
Press CID or DIR to choose an empty speed dial
location (0-9).
-OR-
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the desired speed
dial location.
Press MENU/SELECT.
When the screen displays ENTER NUMBER, use
the dialing keys to enter a telephone number (up to
24 digits).
Press DELETE X to backspace and erase a digit.
Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the
left or right.
Press REDIAL/PAUSE to insert a three-second
dialing pause (a Pappears).
Press and hold REDIAL/PAUSE to copy the last
number dialed.
Press MENU/SELECT. The screen displays STORED
and then the speed dial number stored.
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Speed dial memory
ENTER NUMBER
8888832445_
STORED
SPEED DIAL #1
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SPEED DIAL #1
8888832445

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Dial a speed dial number
Lift the handset or press SPEAKER.
Press SPEED DIAL. The screen displays
ENTER SPDIAL #.
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the desired
speed dial location. Then the telephone dials the
corresponding speed dial number.
-OR-
When the telephone is idle, press SPEED DIAL.
Press CID or DIR to choose the desired speed dial
memory location (0-9).
-OR-
Use the dialing keys (0-9) to enter the desired speed dial location.
When the screen displays the desired entry, lift the handset or press
SPEAKER. The telephone dials the displayed number.
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Speed dial memory
ENTER SPDIAL #
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12:00AM
11/20
0:00:01
8887227702
12:00AM
11/20

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About caller ID
This product supports caller ID services offered by most telephone service
providers. Caller ID allows you to see the name, number, date and time of calls.
The available caller ID information will appear after the first or second ring.
Call log
The call log stores 65 entries.
If you answer a call before the caller ID information displays, it will not be saved
in the call log.
Missed call indicator
When the telephone is idle, the screen shows the number
of missed calls that have not been reviewed.
Each time you review a call log entry marked NEW,
the number of missed calls decreases by one.
Review the call log
When the telephone is idle, press CID to enter the
call log.
Press CID or DIR to scroll through the entries.
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Caller ID
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CHRISTINE SMITH
888-722-7702
12:00AM
11/20 No:
NEW
16 MISSED CALLS
12:00AM 11/20

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Dial a call log entry
When the telephone is idle, press CID to enter
the call log.
Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired call
log entry.
Press #(pound key) repeatedly to show
different dialing options.
When the call log entry is in the correct
dialing format, lift the handset or press
SPEAKER to dial the displayed number.
Store a call log entry to the directory
When the telephone is idle, press CID to enter
the call log.
Press CID or DIR to scroll to the desired call
log entry.
Press MENU/SELECT. Use the dialing keys to edit
the name, if necessary.
Press MENU/SELECT. Then the screen displays
SAVED TO DIR.
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Caller ID
SAVED TO DIR
1888-7227702
722-7702
1-722-7702
888-722-7702
Press #
5
CHRISTINE SMITH
888-722-7702
12:00AM
11/20 No:
NEW
5
CHRISTINE SMITH
888-722-7702
12:00AM
11/20 No:
NEW