ATT Dect 6.0 User Manual

							
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One long beepThe headset is ready to take your voice 
command. (You have to install the AT&T 
Softphone Call Manager before using the 
voice command feature. For installation and 
operation instructions of the software, refer 
to the Installation and Operation Guide 
which can be found in the CD-ROM in the 
package. You may also visit   
www.telephones.att.com/
downloads to download it.)
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One short beep every 
30 seconds
The microphone is muted. •
Two beepsError alert tone.
The speaking volume has reached its highest 
or lowest setting.
Any key is pressed while the headset is out 
of range.
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Two low beepsCall waiting alert tone.•
Two rapid beeps 
every 20 seconds
Low battery warning.•
Three rising beepsA conference call has started.•
Three rapid beeps 
every 20 seconds
The headset is out of range.
The headset is not yet registered.
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Three rapid beepsThe headset is powering on or off.•
Quick reference guide - headset
Headset alert tones 
						

							
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Quick reference guide - headset base
Magnetic charging mount
Place the headset here  for charging.
MUTE (light)
PAIR
Use to initiate headset 
registration or deregistration. 
PHONE (mode 
button and light)
PC (mode button 
and light)
MUTE 
(Red)
On when you are registering a headset.
Flashes when a call is muted.
Flashes when you are deregistering headset(s) from the 
headset base.
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PHONE 
(Blue)
On when PHONE mode is selected as the default mode 
on the idle headset base.
Flashes four times every four seconds when there is an 
incoming call.
Flashes twice every three seconds when the headset is in 
use in PHONE mode.
Flashes slowly when a call is on hold in PHONE mode.
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PC 
(Blue)
On when PC mode is selected as the default mode on 
the idle headset base.
Flashes twice every three seconds when the headset is in 
use in PC mode.
Flashes slowly when a call is on hold in PC mode.
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Headset base lights 
						

							
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Quick reference guide - headset base
 VOLUME /MICROPHONE
Press the volume keys on the side of the headset base to adjust the speaking volume when on a call (page 42).
CORDED HANDSET CONNECTED/
YES/NO
Choose the setting based on whether you have connected to a corded handset (page 16, 18 or 21).
LIFTER
This jack is only used to connect an AT&T handset lifter (model TL7100).
 (USB port)
Open the port cover to plug in the USB cable for use with PC mode (pages 17-18). 
						

							
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Quick reference guide - headset base
TEL WALL JACK (red dot)
POWER jack (green dot)
CORDED PHONE CONNECTION 
jack (blue dot)
This jack is only used to connect  the corded phone connection cable (page 15 or 17).
Corded handset audio adjust switch
Use this switch to adjust the corded handset audio when you have connected the headset base to a corded telephone (page 22). 
						

							
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Switch hook presser
When the CORDED HANDSET CONNECTED switch is set to YES, pressing  on the headset raises or lowers the switch hook presser.
Lifter control cable
Plug this cable into the LIFTER jack on the headset base.
RING DETECT jack
Plug in the auxiliary ring detector (page 27).
ADJUST LIFTER knob
Adjusts the height of the lifter arm (page 24). 
Lifter arm
Holds the corded telephone handset.
Quick reference guide - handset lifter
SENSOR ADJ knob
Adjusts the sensitivity of the ring detector (page 28).  
						

							
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Small lifter pad
Holds the earpiece of the corded telephone handset. 
Adhesive tape
Remove the protective strips before attaching the lifter to the telephone base. 
STATUS light
On in red when the ring detector is off (page 10). 
On in blue when the ring detector is on and the headset is not in use (page 10).
Flashes in blue four times every three seconds when the ring detector detects an incoming call (page 10). 
Flashes in blue slowly when the switch hook presser is raised and you are on a call  (page 10).
Quick reference guide - handset lifter
Internal ring detector
Detects the telephone ringer and sends a ring tone to the headset earpiece. 
RING ON/OFF
Press to turn the ring detector on or off. When the ring detector is off, the cordless headset does not ring (page 28).
Switch hook presser adjustment knob
Adjusts the position of the switch hook presser (page 24). 
Front view
Back view 
						

							
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STATUS light
Quick reference guide - handset lifter
RedOn when the headset is not in use and the ring detector is 
turned off. 
Flashes slowly when the headset is in use and the ring 
detector is turned off. 
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BlueOn when the headset is not in use and the ring detector 
is turned on. 
Flashes four times every three seconds when the ring 
detector detects an incoming call. 
Flashes slowly when the headset is in use and the ring 
detector is turned on. 
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OffThe headset base does not have power.
The lifter control cable is not plugged into the LIFTER jack 
on the headset base.
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Installation
See pages 12-13for easy instructions.
You must install and charge the battery before using the headset.STOP!
Colored labels
The cords have colored labels that guide you to plug them into 
the correct headset base jacks. The back of the headset base 
has color-coded dots and the names of the jacks above them 
that correspond to the colored labels on the cords.
Digital subscriber line (DSL)
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 telephone wall 
jack (see page 15, 17 or 21). The filter prevents noise and caller 
ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL 
service provider for more information about DSL filters.
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 headset 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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Battery installation
The battery is permanently attached to the battery compartment 
cover. Do not try to separate them from each other. After 
installing the battery pack, charge it for at least 15 minutes. 
You may be able to make and receive short calls. For optimal 
performance, charge the headset battery for at least three hours 
before use. When fully charged, the headset battery provides 
approximately 12 hours of talk time or 5 days of standby time. 
When the headset is not in use, recharge by returning it to the 
headset base. 
NOTES: 
Remove any headset attachment (earbud excluded) before battery replacement.
To order a replacement battery pack (model BT191665), visit our website at 
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111.  
In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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1. Insert the battery pack into the 
battery compartment. 
2. Press down on the battery pack 
until it clicks into place.  
						

							
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Headset base installation and battery charging 
After installing the battery, charge the headset by placing it in 
the magnetic charging mount, as shown below. The  light turns 
on when the headset is charging.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery pack or replacement 
battery pack (model BT191665). To order, visit our website at  
www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111.  
In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Plug the small end of the headset base power adapter into 
the POWER jack (green dot) at the back of the headset base.
Plug the large end into an electrical outlet not controlled by a 
wall switch.
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The magnet holds the top 
of the headset in place.  
The  light turns on.
3.
Magnetic charging mount
Insert the headset into the 
magnetic charging mount.
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