AT&T Dect 6 Owners Manual

							
User’s manual
TL90071 
DECT 6.0 expansion handset  
for use with AT&T models
TL92271/TL92371/TL92471/
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471 
with �L� ET �� T�� L� ET �� T�®  
wireless technology 
						

							
Model number:   TL90071
Type:     DECT 6.0 expansion handset
Serial number:
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the handset charger.
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service.
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.
© 2011 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.
Congratulations
on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T 
product, please read Important safety information on pages 22-23 
of this user’s manual. Please thoroughly read the user’s manual for 
all the feature operations and troubleshooting information you need 
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.
The ENERGY STAR® program (www.energystar.gov) recognizes and encourages the use of products that save energy and help protect our environment. We are proud to mark this product with the ENERGY STAR® label indicating it meets the latest energy efficiency guidelines.
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Compatible withHearing Aid T-Coil
TIA-1083
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. 
						

							
Parts checklist
Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your 
sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service 
is necessary.
Cordless handset
Charger for cordless handset with power adapter installed
Battery for cordless handset
Battery compartment cover
User’s manual
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Table of contents
Getting started
Installation ........................................................................\
........................................1
Quick reference guide - handset ...................................................................2
Charger installation  ........................................................................\
......................5
Battery installation and charging ..................................................................6
Registration and deregistration
Adding and registering handsets  ..................................................................8
Register a handset to your telephone base  ......................................8
Deregistering handsets  ........................................................................\
............10
Deregister all handsets from the telephone base ........................10
Appendix
Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
...........................12
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................21
Important safety information  ........................................................................\
22
Safety information ........................................................................\
.................22
Especially about cordless telephones  .................................................23
Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers  ..........24
Pacemaker patients ........................................................................\
..............24
Especially about telephone answering systems  ............................24
FCC Part 68 and ACTA........................................................................\
..............25
FCC Part 15 ........................................................................\
....................................27
Limited warranty ........................................................................\
..........................28
Technical specifications  ........................................................................\
...........31
DECT 6.0 digital technology .....................................................................31
Telephone operating range  ......................................................................31
Redefining long range coverage and clarity ....................................31
HD audio  ........................................................................\
....................................31
User’s manual
TL90071 
DECT 6.0 expansion handset  
for use with AT&T models
TL92271/TL92371/TL92471/
TL96271/TL96371/TL96471 
with � L� ET �� T�� L� ET �� T�®  
wireless technology 
						

							
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Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering 
the handset or telephone base display - remove it before use.
For customer service or product information, visit our website at  
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In 
Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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 work bench.
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You must install and charge the handset battery before using the cordless handset.
See pages 6-7 for easy instructions.
Installation
Getting started 
						

							
2

C�ARGE light
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
Softkeys (2)
Press to select a menu item displayed above  the key.
While in a menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.
CELL�LAR
Press to make or answer a cell call.
During a cell call, press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call waiting alert.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming  cell call.
Flashes slowly when a cell call is on hold.
��ME/FLAS�
Press to make or answer a home call.
During a home call, press to answer an incoming call when you hear a call waiting alert.
Flashes quickly when there is an incoming  home call.
Flashes slowly when a home call is on hold.
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While reviewing a caller ID history entry, press repeatedly to add or remove 1 in front of the telephone number before dialing or saving it in the directory.
T�NE 
Press to switch to tone dialing temporarily  during a call if you have pulse service.
Press to toggle the name order when saving a caller ID log entry into a directory.
/SPEAKER
Press to make or answer a home call using the speakerphone.
Press to turn on the handset speakerphone.
Press again to resume normal handset use.
REDIAL/PA �SE
Press repeatedly to view the last 10  numbers dialed.
While entering numbers, press and hold  to insert a dialing pause.
Quick reference guide - handset
Getting started 
						

							
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DIR/V�L �MEPress to scroll up while in menus.During a call or message playback, press to increase the listening volume.Press to show directory entries when the telephone is not in use.While entering names or numbers in the directory, press to move the cursor to the left.
M�TE/DELETEDuring a call, press to mute the microphone.While predialing, press to delete digits.While reviewing the redial list, directory or caller ID history, press to delete an individual entry.While entering or editing a directory entry, press to erase a digit or character.While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily.During message or announcement playback, press to delete a message or announcement.
�FF/CANCELWhile using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.Press and hold to return to idle mode.During a call, press to hang up.Press and hold while the telephone is not in use to erase the displayed messages (X X Missed calls and Download fail).While the handset is ringing, press to silence the ringer temporarily.
CID/V�L �MEPress to scroll down while in menus.During a call or message playback, press to decrease the listening volume.Press to show the caller ID history when the telephone is not in use.While entering names or numbers in the directory, press to move the cursor to the right.
# (pound key)Press repeatedly to display other dialing options when reviewing a caller ID history entry.
EQ  During an outside call, intercom call, message or announcement playback, press to change the quality of the audio to best suit your hearing.
Quick reference guide - handset
Getting started 
						

							
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Quick reference guide - handset
Menu
Feature menu
Play messagesAnswering sysDirectoryCaller ID logIntercomBluetoothRingersSet date/timeSettings Website
Main menu
The selected menu item is highlighted.
P�S� T� TALK  
Press to begin a one-to-one or one-to-group broadcast.
Press and hold to begin a one-to-group broadcast when the handset is not in use. 
�sing menus
Press MEN� in idle mode (when the telephone is not in use) 
to enter the main menu.
Use CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.
Press SELECT to select or save the highlighted item. 
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Press �FF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the 
previous menu, or exit the menu display.
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For complete instructions, refer to the user’s manual provided with 
your TL92271/TL92371/TL92471/TL96271/TL96371/TL96471 
telephone system. If you are unable to find your user’s manual, 
go to www.telephones.att.com to read and/or download 
the manual.
Getting started 
						

							
5

IMP�RTANT INF�RMATI�N:
Use only the power adapter(s) provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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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Charger installation
Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Getting started 
						

							
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 16 hours of continuous charging. 
See the table on page 31 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.
�attery indicators�attery statusAction
The screen is blank or shows Place in charger and  flashes.
The 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  flashes.
Battery has enough charge to be used for a short time.
Charge without interruption (at least 30 minutes).
The screen shows  �ANDSET 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.
Getting started