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User’s manual
CL81109/CL81209/
CL81219/CL81309
DECT 6.0 cordless
telephone with caller ID/
call waiting
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Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on pages 51-52 of this manual. Please thoroughly read this user’s manual for all the feature operations and troubleshooting information necessary to install and operate your new AT&T product. You can also visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Model #: CL81109 (one handset) CL81209 (two handsets)
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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. User’s manual Quick start guide CL81109/CL81209/ CL81109/CL81209/ CL81219/CL81309 CL81219/CL81309 DECT 6.0 cordless DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/ telephone with caller ID/ call waiting call waiting User's manual Quick start guide Cordless handset Telephone base CL81109 (one handset) CL81209 (two handsets) CL81219 (two hand
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User’s manual CL81109/CL81209/ CL81219/CL81309 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with caller ID/ call waiting Table of contents Ending a call ............................................. 16 Getting started Auto off ....................................................... 16 Quick reference guide - handset .......... 1 Handset operation .................................... 17 Quick reference guide - telephone Speakerphone .......................................... 17 base .............................
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To delete an entry ................................. 29 Appendix F To edit an entry ...................................... 29 Important safety information .............. 51 Safety information ................................. 51 Caller ID Especially about cordless About caller ID ........................................... 30 telephones ................................................. 52 Information about caller ID with call Precautions for users of implanted waiting ........................
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE indicator MENU/SELECT On when the handset is Press to show the menu. charging in the telephone base While in the menu, press to or charger. select an item or save an entry qCID/-VOLUME or setting. Press qCID to display caller ID DIR p/+VOLUME history (page 33). Press DIR p to show directory Press to scroll down while in entries (page 27). menus. Press to scroll up while in While entering names or menus. numbers, press to move th
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Getting started Quick reference guide - handset Main menu Main menu The > symbol highlights DIRECTORY (page 24) a menu item. CALL LOG (page 30) RINGER VOLUME (page 11) >DIRECTORY CALL LOG RINGER TONE (page 12) KEY TONE (page 12) LCD LANGUAGE (page 12) SET DATE/TIME (page 13) CLR VOICEMAIL (page 14) HOME AREA CODE (page 15) Menu Using menus Press MENU/SELECT to show the first menu item, DIRECTORY. Press qCID or DIR p to scroll through menu items. Press MENU/SELECT to select or save changes t
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Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base IN USE indicator On when the handset is VOICEMAIL indicator in use or when you are Flashes when you have registering a handset. new voicemail. Voicemail Flashes when another service is offered by your telephone is in use on the telephone service provider same line, or when you are (page 14). deregistering handset(s) from the telephone base. HANDSET LOCATOR Flashes quickly when there Press to make handsets is an incoming call. beep
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Getting started Installation You must install and charge See pages 7-8 the battery before using the STOP! for easy instructions. telephone. 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 9). For optimum range and better reception, place the telephone base in a central and open location. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (digit
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Getting started Telephone base installation Install the telephone base as shown below. The telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to change to wall-mounting installation, see page 9 for details. 2. Route the power adapter cord 1. Plug the small end through the slot. of the power adapter into the power jack on the bottom of the 3. Plug one end of the telephone base. telephone line cord into the telephone jack on the bottom of the telephone base. 7. Raise the antenna.
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Getting started Charger installation Install the charger as shown below. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapter(s) supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. 2. The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. The prongs a
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Getting started Battery installation & charging Install the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indicates the battery status (see table below). If necessary, place the handset in the telephone base or charger to charge the battery. For best performance, keep the handset in the charger when not in use. The battery is fully charged after 16 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 58 for battery operating times. If the screen is blank,
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Getting started Battery installation & charging Step 1 Step 2 Plug the battery connector Align the cover flat against securely into the socket the battery compartment, inside the handset battery then slide it upwards until it compartment, matching the clicks into place. color-coded label. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up as indicated. CHARGE light Step 3 Charge the handset by placing it face forward in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on
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Getting started Installation options Your telephone base is ready for tabletop use. If you want to mount your telephone on a wall, use the provided wall-mount bracket to connect with a standard dual-stud telephone wall-mounting plate. If you do not have this mounting plate, you can purchase one from many hardware or consumer electronic retailers. You might need a professional to install the mounting plate. Tabletop to wall installation 1. Position the telephone base as shown below. Insert th
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Getting started Installation options 3. Plug the telephone line cord (or DSL filter) into the wall jack. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 4. Align the holes on the wall-mount bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the wall-mount bracket down until it locks securely. Bundle the telephone line cord and power adapter cord neatly with a twist tie. 3. 4. Wall to tabletop installation 1. If the telephone line cord and power adapter cord are bund
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Handset settings Telephone settings MENU settings Use the menus to change the telephone’s settings. >DIRECTORY 1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode (when the phone is CALL LOG not in use) to enter the main menu. 2. Press qCID or DIR p to scroll to the feature to be changed. When scrolling through the menu, the top menu item is always highlighted with a > symbol. 3. Press MENU/SELECT to select the highlighted item. NOTE: Press OFF/CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu
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Handset settings Telephone settings Ringer tone You can choose one of 10 ringer tones. >RINGER TONE 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the main menu. KEY TONE 2. Use qCID or DIR p to scroll to >RINGER TONE, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or DIR p to sample each ringer tone. RINGER TONE 4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to 1 the main menu. NOTE: If you turn off the ringer volume, you do not hear ringer tone samples. Key tone The handset is factory programm
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Handset settings Telephone settings If you subscribe to caller ID service, the day, month and time are set automatically with each incoming call. Set date/time Follow the steps below to set the month, day, year and time. 1. When the handset is in idle mode, press MENU/SELECT to enter the main menu. >SET DATE/TIME 2. Press qCID or DIR p to scroll to >SET DATE/TIME, then CLR VOICEMAIL press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press qCID or DIR p to select the month, or enter the correct number using the dial pa
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Handset settings Telephone settings Voicemail (visual message waiting) indicator If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your HANDSET 1 telephone service provider, this feature provides a visual NEW VOICEMAIL indication when you have new voicemail messages. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base flashes, and NEW AM 10:01 11/23 VOICEMAIL and the icon appear on the handset screen. Clear voicemail indication Use this feature when the telephone indicates there is new voicemail b
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Handset settings Telephone settings Home area code If you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), enter your area code into the telephone as the home area code. When you receive a call from within your home area code, the caller ID history only displays the seven digits of the telephone number. This feature makes it easy for you to place a call from the caller ID log. If you dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, do not use this home area code feature. If you do,
