User's manual TL74108/TL74208/TL74308/ TL74408/TL74258/TL74358/ TL74458 5.
Congratulations on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on pages 71-73 of this manual. Please thoroughly read the 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.
Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. The model number of your telephone can be found on the label located on the bottom of the telephone base. Check to make sure the telephone package includes the following items: User's manual Quick start guide TL74108/TL74208/TL74308/ TL74408/TL74258/TL74358/ TL74458 5.
User's manual TL74108/TL74208/TL74308/ TL74408/TL74258/TL74358/ TL74458 5.8 GHz corded/cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/ call waiting Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide handset...............................................1 Quick reference guide telephone base...............................2 Installation preparation....................3 Additional handsets............................4 Backup battery installation and use...............................................
Appendix G Important safety information...... 71 Appendix H FCC part 68 & ACTA........................ 74 Appendix I FCC part 15.......................................... 76 Appendix J Limited warranty............................... 77 Appendix K Technical specifications................. 80 Appendix L Troubleshooting................................. 81 Appendix M Index........................................................
Getting started Quick reference guide - handset CHARGE indicator , On when the handset is in the charger. CID Press to display the caller ID information (page 46). PHONE/FLASH Press to enter the menu. While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting. DIR REDIAL/PAUSE Press to display the directory (page 39). Press to view the redial memory (page 16). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 35).
Getting started Quick reference guide - telephone base • HANDSET LOCATOR/INTERCOM: While phone is idle, • menus, press to cancel an operation, or exit the menu display. press to page handset (page 17), or initiate an intercom call (pages 21-22). • FLASH: During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated (page 18). • • • CID • MENU/SELECT: CLOCK: Press to review or set the clock (page 51). ANNC.
Getting started Installation preparation You must install and charge the handset battery before using the cordless handset. STOP! See page 8 for easy instructions. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack (see page 6). The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference.
Getting started Additional handsets (optional) Add new handsets to make your telephone more versatile (see page 68) Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (model TL77008, sold separately) anytime, but each must be registered with the telephone base before use. The handset provided with your TL74108 is automatically registered as handset 1. You can register three additional handsets.
Getting started Backup battery installation and use (not included) In the event of a power failure, your telephone can still operate with limited functions if there are backup batteries (purchased separately) installed in the telephone base. If a power failure happens during a call on the corded handset, the call will continue (at the lowest volume) until you hang up; while a call on the cordless handset or speakerphone will disconnect immediately.
Getting started Telephone base installation If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone lines, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. The filter will prevent noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters. Install the telephone base as shown below. Telephone base installation 1.
Getting started Charger installation 1. Plug the small end of the handset charger power adapter into the jack on the underside of the charger, then route the cord through the slot as shown. 2. Plug the handset charger power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapters supplied with this product or equivalent. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111.
Getting started Handset battery installation & charging WARNING:DO NOT BURN OR WARNING:DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES PUNCTURE MADE BATTERIES IN CHINA MADE IN CHINA THIS SIDE UP Battery Pack THIS SIDE UP Battery Pack BT5633/BT6823 BT5633/BT6823 3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH 3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH OR MADE IN CHINA Battery Pack WARNING:DO NOT BURN BT5633/BT6823 PUNCTURE BATTERIES 3.6V 550mAh Ni-MH WARNING:DO NOT BURN OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES MADE IN CHINA Battery Pack BT5633/BT6823 Ni-MH 3.
Getting started Installation options The telephone base comes with the mounting bracket already installed for desktop use. If wall mounting is desired, a telephone outlet wall mounting plate with mounting studs is required. This mounting plate with studs is available for purchase from many handware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation.
Getting started Installation options 2. Connect the telephone line cord and 3. Place the bundled telephone power adapter to the jacks on the line cord and power adapter bottom of the telephone base. Bundle cord into the cavity under the the telephone cord and power adapter telephone base as shown below. cord, and secure them with a twist tie. Align the mounting studs on the Plug the power adapter and telephone telephone outlet plate with the line cord into the wall outlets. mounting holes on the bracket.
Getting started Installation options Wall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop position. 1. Untie the bundled telephone cord and power adapter cord, and make sure that you unplug the power adapter and telephone line cord from the wall outlets before you begin. 2. Push as indicated by arrows in the illustration until the bracket is released, and swing it upward until it clicks into the desktop position.
Getting started Installation options 3. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Connect the telephone line cord and power adapter to the jacks on the bottom of the telephone base. 4. Remove the telephone handset tab, rotate and replace for desktop use.
Getting started Belt clip & optional headset To attach the belt clip: To remove the belt clip: Snap the belt clip into the retaining tabs on both sides of the handset as shown in the figure. Gently lift either of the belt clip retaining tabs, shown in the figure, outwards to remove the belt clip from the handset. For handsfree headset conversations, use any industry standard 2.5 mm headset (purchased separately). For best results, use an AT&T 2.5 mm headset.
Telephone operation Basic operation Making a call Elapsed time PHONE 0:00:30 Using a cordless handset: • Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. To end a call: • Press OFF/CLEAR or return the handset to the charger. The screen displays the elapsed time as you talk (in hours, minutes and seconds). Elapsed time PHONE MSG # -- 0:00:30 Using the telephone base: • Lift the corded handset or press SPEAKER on the telephone base, then enter the telephone number.
Telephone operation Elapsed time SPEAKER 0:00:30 MSG # -- Elapsed time SPEAKER 0:00:30 Basic operation ClearspeakTM dial-in-base speakerphone During a call you can press SPEAKER on the telephone base to alternate between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use. Press SPEAKER on the telephone base to hang up. Handset speakerphone During a call you can press SPEAKER on the cordless handset to alternate between hands-free speakerphone and normal handset use.
Telephone operation Basic operation REDIAL 555-1234 Last number redial To view the five most recently dialed numbers: Using a cordless handset: • Press REDIAL/PAUSE to display the most recently called number (up to 30 digits). • Press , or REDIAL/PAUSE repeatedly to view up to five recently called numbers. The handset will beep twice at the beginning and end of the list. Press OFF/CLEAR to exit. To redial a number: • Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to dial the displayed number.
Telephone operation Basic operation Handset locator The handset locator feature is useful if you misplace a handset. To start the paging tone: • Press HANDSET LOCATOR/INTERCOM on the telephone base. This starts the paging tone at the handset(s) for 60 seconds to help you locate the handset(s). NOTE: When paging, if you press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/REMOVE on a handset, the ringer of the handset will be silent but the handset locator feature will not be cancelled.
Telephone operation Options while on calls Volume control Press the VOLUME keys on the side of the handset or on the telephone base to adjust listening volume. Each press of the button increases or decreases the volume. Volume control NOTES: 1. All volume settings (normal handset, speakerphone and headset) are independent. 2. When the volume level has reached the minimum or maximum setting, you will hear two beeps.
Telephone operation Options while on calls Mute The mute function allows you to silence the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller will not be able to hear you. To mute the call on a cordless handset: • Press MUTE/REMOVE to silence the microphone. When mute is on, the handset screen will show MUTED for a few seconds and the MUTE icon will be shown until mute is turned off. To un-mute the call on a cordless handset: • Press MUTE/REMOVE again and resume speaking.
Telephone operation Chain dialing NOTES: 1. While reviewing the directory on a call, editing an entry is not allowed. For more details about the directory, see page 34. 2. While reviewing the caller ID history on a call, storing the caller ID number in the directory is not allowed. For more details about the caller ID history, see page 43. 3. While on a call, only the most recently called number can be reviewed, and erasing the entry is not allowed. For more details about the redial memory, see page 16.
Telephone operation Intercom Using a cordless handset: Use the intercom feature for conversation between handsets or the telephone base. 1. Press INT. The screen will show INTERCOM TO: 2. Enter a handset number. The screen will show CALLING HANDSET X. The called handset will ring, and its screen will show HANDSET Y IS CALLING. -OREnter 0 to intercom with the telephone base. The screen will show CALLING BASE. The telephone base will ring, and its screen will show HANDSET X IS CALLING. 3.
Telephone operation Intercom Using the telephone base: You can initiate an intercom call at the telephone base with any system handset. 1. Press HANDSET LOCATOR/INTERCOM on the telephone base. 2. ��������������������������������������������� Enter a handset number. The screen will show CALLING HANDSET X. The called handset will ring, and its screen will show BASE IS CALLING. 3. On the ringing handset, press PHONE/FLASH, INT, SPEAKER, or any dial pad key (0-9, * or #) to answer the intercom call.
Telephone operation Call transfer using intercom Using a cordless handset: NOTES: 1. Before the intercom call is answered, you can cancel the transfer and return to the outside call by pressing OFF/CLEAR, PHONE/FLASH, or INT. 2. If the called handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, or if the other handset is in the directory or call log mode, or out of range, the calling handset will show UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN on its screen and will automatically return to the outside call. 3.
Telephone operation Call transfer using intercom Using the telephone base: Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to any of the cordless handsets in the system. 1. During a conversation with an outside call, press HANDSET LOCATOR/INTERCOM. TRANSFER TO: will be displayed on the screen. 2. Enter a handset number. The screen will show CALLING HANDSET X. The called handset will ring, and its screen will show BASE IS CALLING. 3.
Telephone operation Handset settings Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone works. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is not in use) to enter the feature menu. 2. Use or 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 item.
Telephone operation Handset settings Ringer volume Using this menu, you can set a ring volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is turned off, the will appear on the handset screen. To adjust the ringer volume: >DIRECTORY CALL LOG 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Use or to scroll to the >RINGER VOLUME menu, then press MENU/SELECT. >RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE 3. Press or to sample each volume level. 4.
Telephone operation Handset settings Key tone >DIRECTORY CALL LOG The handset is factory programmed to beep with each key press. If you turn off the KEY TONE, there will be no beeps when keys are pressed. To turn the KEY TONE on or off: >KEY TONE LANGUAGE 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Use or to scroll to the >KEY TONE menu, then press MENU/SELECT. or to select ON or OFF. KEY TONE 3. Press ON 4.
Telephone operation Handset settings Visual message waiting (voicemail) indicator If you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your local telephone company, the voicemail waiting indicator feature will provide visual indication when you have new voicemail messages. The VOICEMAIL light on the telephone base will flash, and NEW VOICE MAIL and the icon will appear on the handset screen(s). NOTES: 1. This feature does not indicate new answering system messages recorded on your phone. 2.
Telephone operation Handset settings Temporary ring silencing Press OFF/CLEAR or MUTE/REMOVE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer temporarily. This will silence the ringer without disconnecting the call. The next incoming call will ring normally at the preset volume. NOTE: If more than one handset is installed, each handset will ring when there is an incoming call unless the volume is turned off.
Telephone operation Telephone base settings Using the feature menu, you can change settings to customize how the telephone base works. 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode (when the phone is not in use) to enter the feature menu. 2. Use CID or DIR 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 item.
Telephone operation Telephone base settings Ringer volume < RINGER VOLUME RINGER TONE Using this menu, you can set a ring volume level (1-6), or turn the ringer off. When the ringer is turned off, the will appear on the screen of the telephone base. To adjust the RINGER VOLUME: MSG # -- 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to the >RINGER VOLUME menu, then press MENU/SELECT. RINGER VOLUME MSG # -- 3. Press CID or DIR to sample each volume level.
Telephone operation Telephone base settings Ringer tone < RINGER TONE KEY TONE MSG # -- This feature allows you to choose one of 10 ringer tones. To choose a ringer tone: 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. RINGER TONE 1 2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to the >RINGER TONE menu, then press MENU/SELECT. 3. Press CID or DIR to sample each ringer tone. MSG # -- 4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu.
Telephone operation Telephone base settings Language In this menu, you can select the language used for all screen displays. < LANGUAGE CLR VOICE MAIL MSG # -- To select a language: 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu. 2. Use CID or DIR to scroll to the >LANGUAGE menu, then press MENU/SELECT. LANGUAGE ENGLISH MSG # -- 3. Press CID or DIR to select ENGLISH, FRANCAIS or ESPANOL. 4. Press MENU/SELECT to save your preference and return to the feature menu.
Directory Directory Pat Williams 555-1234 Pat Williams 555-1234 MSG # -- Shared directory The directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets and the telephone base. Changes made to the directory on any one handset or telephone base will apply to all. Memory capacity The directory can store up to 50 entries, with a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters (including spaces) for the names and 30 digits for the telephone numbers.
Directory New directory entries To create and store a new directory entry Using a cordless handset: >DIRECTORY CALL LOG >REVIEW STORE 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2. Press MENU/SELECT again to enter the >DIRECTORY menu. on a handset to highlight STORE. 3. Press 4. Press MENU/SELECT 5. Enter the telephone number when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter up to 30 digits. >STORE REVIEW – Press or left or right.
Directory New directory entries 7. Enter the name when prompted. ENTER NAME Pat Williams_ • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each time a key is pressed, the character on that key will be displayed. Additional key presses will produce other characters on that key. See the chart below. – Press or to move the cursor to the left or right. – Press NOTE: The first letter of every word will be capitalized.
Directory New directory entries To create and store a new directory entry Using the telephone base: < DIRECTORY CALL LOG MSG # -- < REVIEW STORE MSG # -- 1. Press MENU/SELECT in idle mode to enter the feature menu 2. Press MENU/SELECT again to enter the >DIRECTORY menu. 3. Press CID or DIR to highlight STORE. 4. Press MENU/SELECT 5. Enter the telephone number when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter up to 30 digits.
Directory New directory entries 7. Enter the name when prompted. ENTER NAME Pat Williams_ MSG # -- • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each time a key is pressed, the character on that key will be displayed. Additional key presses will produce other characters on that key. See the chart below. – Press CID or DIR to move the cursor to the left or right. – Press X DELETE to erase letters. NOTE: The first letter of every word will be capitalized.
Directory Directory review To review directory entries Using a cordless handset: Andrew 555-6789 Barbara 555-9876 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries. -ORYou can also display the first listing in the directory by first pressing MENU/SELECT twice, then press MENU/SELECT again to choose >REVIEW. 2. Press or to browse through the directory.
Directory Directory search To search by name Follow the steps below to search for directory entries on a handset or the telephone base. 1. Press DIR in idle mode to display the first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY will be displayed if there are no directory entries. 2. When a name entry is displayed, press the dial pad keys (2-9) to start a name search.
Directory To dial, delete or edit entries To dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must be displayed on the handset. Use directory search or review (pages 39-40) to display an entry. Display dial To dial a displayed number from the directory, • Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER on a cordless handset. -OR• Press DISP DIAL or SPEAKER on the telephone base, or lift the corded handset.
Directory To dial, delete or edit entries EDIT NAME Andy Andy 555-1234 2. Press MENU/SELECT. �������������������������� You will be prompted to EDIT NAME. • Press the dial pad keys to add characters (page 36). • Press MUTE/REMOVE to erase characters. • Press or to move the cursor. 3. Press MENU/SELECT to confirm. Using the telephone base: When a directory entry is displayed: Andrew 555-6789 1. Press MENU/SELECT to modify the entry. You will be prompted to EDIT NUMBER.
Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Information about caller ID with call waiting This product has caller ID with call waiting feature that works with your local telephone company service. This product can be used with regular caller ID service, or this product’s other features can be used without subscribing to either caller ID or combined caller ID with call waiting service. CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:01 AM NEW 11/23 There are fees for caller ID services.
Caller ID operation Caller ID operation How the caller ID history works The caller ID history stores information about the last 50 incoming calls. Review the caller ID history to find out who called, to easily return the call, or to copy the caller’s name and number into your directory. CHRISTINE SMITH 908-555-0100 10:01 AM The caller ID history deletes the oldest entry when the log is full to make room for new incoming calls.
Caller ID operation Caller ID operation Memory match If the incoming telephone number exactly matches a telephone number in your directory, the name that appears on the screen will match the corresponding name in your directory. For example, if Christine Smith calls, her name will appear as Chris if this is how you entered it into your directory.
Caller ID operation Caller ID history To review caller ID history HANDSET 1 Using a cordless handset: 1. Press CID to review the caller ID history. The caller ID history displays the caller ID entries in reverse chronological order starting with the most recent call. -ORYou can also review the caller ID history by pressing MENU/SELECT, then use or to scroll to the >CALL LOG, then press MENU/SELECT. 2. Press or to scroll through the list as shown on the left.
Caller ID operation Caller ID history To dial from caller ID history The various dialing options are: 555-5555 555-555-5555 1-555-555-5555 1-555-5555 Using a cordless handset: While reviewing an entry in the caller ID history: • Press PHONE/FLASH or SPEAKER to call the number as it is displayed in the caller ID history.
Caller ID operation Caller ID history Other options • Press MUTE/REMOVE on a cordless handset or press X DELETE on the telephone base to delete the displayed entry from the caller ID history. • With an entry from the caller ID history displayed. – Press and hold MUTE/REMOVE on a cordless handset to delete all entries from the caller ID history. -OR- Press and hold X DELETE on the telephone base to delete all entries from the caller ID history.
Answering system operation About the answering system Answering system and voicemail Your telephone has both a digital answering system and voicemail indication. Voicemail is offered by your telephone service provider (fees may apply). Your telephone’s answering system and voicemail indication are independent features, and each alerts you to new messages differently. For more information on the voicemail indicators see page 28.
Answering system operation About the answering system The answering system can record up to 99 messages, depending on the length of each message. Individual messages can be up to four minutes long, and the total maximum recording time is 14 minutes. Messages will remain available for replay until you delete them. If F is flashing in the message counter, memory is full. You will have to delete some messages before new ones can be recorded.
Answering system operation Day & time announcement To check day & time You can press CLOCK when the system is idle to hear the current day and time. If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone company, the time will automatically be set with every incoming call. You must set the year so that the day of the week can be calculated from the Caller ID information. If you do not hear the correct time, day and year, follow the steps below.
Answering system operation Answering system mode Unless you change it, the answering system will be on and ready to record messages. You can turn the answering system off, but if you do so, the answering system will not answer calls and record incoming messages. To turn the answering system on or off: • Press ANSWER ON to turn off your answering system. The system will announce “Calls will not be answered” and then beep to confirm the system is off. The ANSWER ON light will be off.
Answering system operation Outgoing announcements Outgoing announcements are the messages callers hear when calls are answered by the answering system. The telephone has a prerecorded outgoing announcement: “Hello. Please leave a message after the tone.” You can use this announcement, or replace it with your own recording. To play your current outgoing announcement 1. Press ANNC. then you will hear "Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD." 2.
Answering system operation Outgoing announcements To delete your outgoing announcement 1. Press ANNC. You will hear “Announcement. Press PLAY or press RECORD." 2. Press PLAY/STOP to begin playback. 3. Press DELETE during playback to delete your announcement, "Announcement deleted." will be announced. Press ANNC. to exit the announcement menu. When your announcement is deleted, calls will be answered with the pre-set announcement described on page 53.
Answering system operation Answering system setup You can change the number of rings, call screening status, remote access code and message alert tone. To change the answering system setup: NOTE: To adjust the voice prompt volume, press VOLUME . 1. Press SETUP repeatedly to hear the settings for different features. 2. When you hear the feature you want to change, press SKIP or REPEAT to change the setting. • Number of rings - set the number of rings before the answering system answers an incoming call.
Answering system operation Answering system setup Number of rings You can set the answering system to answer an incoming call after two, four, or six rings. You can also select toll saver, which is explained below. Unless you change it, the answering system answers an incoming call after four rings. To set the number of rings: 1. Press SETUP. The system will announce "Number of rings," followed by the current setting, and then "To change the setting, press SKIP or REPEAT; to continue setup, press SETUP.
Answering system operation Answering system setup Call screening You can turn the call screening feature on or off. Unless you change it, the call screening feature is set to on. To change the setting: 1. Press SETUP twice. The system will announce “Call screening,” followed by the current setting, and then “To change the setting, press SKIP or REPEAT; to continue setup, press SETUP.” 2. Press SKIP or REPEAT to change between on and off. 3.
Answering system operation Answering system setup Message alert tone When the message alert tone is set to On, and there is at least one new message, the telephone base will beep every 10 seconds. Unless you change it, the message alert tone is set to off. To change the setting: NOTE: The message alert tone will beep only if all the conditions below are met: Answering system is on. Message alert tone setting is on. There are new messages. 1. Press SETUP four times.
Answering system operation Message playback Press PLAY/STOP to hear messages. The system announces the number of messages, then begins playback. If you have new messages, you will hear only the new messages (oldest first). If there are no new messages, the system will play back all messages (oldest first). Before each message, you will hear the day and time it was received. After the last message, you will hear “End of messages.
Answering system operation Recording & playing memos Memos are messages you record yourself. They are saved, played back and deleted exactly like incoming messages. You can record a memo as a reminder to yourself, or leave a message for someone else who uses the answering system. To record a memo: 1 Press RECORD. The system will announce “Record after the tone. Press STOP when you are done.” The message counter will show the elapsed time (in seconds) as you record.
Answering system operation Message counter displays Message counter BASE MSG # - 1- The message counter usually displays the total number of answering system messages. See the table below for other message counter displays. Message counter displays 0 No messages. 0 (flashing) The clock needs to be set (page 51). 1-99 Total number of messages and memos, or message number currently playing. 1-99 (flashing) Total number of messages and memos.
Answering system operation Remote access You can access your answering system remotely by dialing your home telephone number from any touch-tone telephone. To remotely access your answering system: 1. Dial your telephone number from any touchtone telephone. 2. When the system answers, enter the two digit remote access code (19 is the default code, see page 57 to change it). • If you have new messages, the system will automatically announce the number of new messages and then begin to play them. 3.
Answering system operation Remote access *7 Press to record a new announcement. 0 Press to turn the answering system on or off. 8 Press to end remote access (the call will be terminated). 4. Hang up to end the call and save all undeleted messages. Cut out the remote access wallet card at the back of this user’s manual for quick reference.
Appendix A Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons & alert tones Screen icons Speakerphone is in use. New voicemail messages have been received. Ringer off. HANDSET 1 25 MISSED CALLS Microphone is muted. Missed and un-reviewed calls. MUTE NEW 10:21 AM Handset battery charging (animated display). 11/23 Low battery (flashing); place handset in charger to recharge. Handset alert tones Two short beeps VOLUME keys are pressed when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting.
Appendix B Indicator lights Indicator lights ANSWER ON IN USE • • • On when handset is in use, when the answering system is answering an incoming call or you are registering a handset. Flashes when another telephone is in use on the same line, or you are deregistering a handset from the telephone base. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. On when answering system is on and ready to receive calls. VOICEMAIL Flashes when you have new voicemail.
Appendix C Telephone base and handset display screen messages Screen display messages PHONE The handset is in use. ENDED You have just ended a call. CALL LOG EMPTY You are accessing an empty caller ID history. DIRECTORY EMPTY You are accessing an empty directory. LIST FULL The directory is full. No new entries can be saved. MUTED The microphone is muted. SPEAKER The handset speakerphone is in use. LOW BATTERY The handset battery needs to be recharged. INCOMING CALL There is a call coming in.
Appendix C Telephone base and handset display screen messages Screen display messages UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAIN Failed intercom or conference call (there are already two handsets being used). NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Another system telephone is already using the directory or call log. MICROPHONE ON Mute has just been turned off so your voice is again being sent out. INTERCOM TO: You have started the intercom process, and need to enter the handset number you want to call.
Appendix D Adding and registering handsets Your telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets. You can add new handsets (TL77008, sold separately) to the TL74108/TL74208/TL74308/ TL74408/TL74258/TL74358/TL74458 at any time, but each new handset must be registered with the telephone base before use. Each handset must be registered separately. The handset provided with your TL74108 is automatically registered as handset 1.
Appendix E Replacing a handset You may need to de-register your handsets if: You have four registered handsets and need to replace a handset. -ORYou wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets. You must first de-register ALL the handsets, and then re-register each handset you wish to use. Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page before beginning the de-registration process. To de-register all handsets 1.
Appendix F Maintenance Taking care of your telephone • Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care. • Avoid rough treatment. • Place the handset down gently. Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship it. Avoid water • Your telephone can be damaged if it gets wet. Do not use the handset outdoors in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.
Appendix G Important safety information This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock. Safety information • Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. Observe all markings on the product. • Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.
Appendix G Important safety information Especially about cordless telephones • Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some limitations. Telephone calls are transmitted between the telephone base and the handset by radio waves, so there is a possibility that your cordless telephone conversations could be intercepted by radio receiving equipment within range of the cordless handset.
Appendix G Important safety information Precautions for users of implanted cardiac pacemakers Cardiac pacemakers (applies only to digital cordless telephones): Wireless Technology Research, LLC (WTR), an independent research entity, led a multidisciplinary evaluation of the interference between portable wireless telephones and implanted cardiac pacemakers. Supported by the U.S.
Appendix H FCC Part 68 and ACTA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA). The label on the back or bottom of this equipment contains, among other things, a product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. This identifier must be provided to your local telephone company upon request.
Appendix H FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this product has memory dialing locations, you may choose to store emergency telephone numbers (e.g., police, fire, medical) in these locations. If you do store or test emergency numbers, please: Remain on the line and briefly explain the reason for the call before hanging up. Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
Appendix I FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix J Limited warranty The AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to: In the United States of America, visit www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 2223111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. 1.
Appendix J Limited warranty 4.
Appendix J Limited warranty 6. What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service? You must: a. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and b. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and c. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone number. 7.
Appeendix K Technical specifications RF frequency band (handset to telephone base) RF frequency band (telephone base to handset) 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz 5725 MHz — 5850 MHz Channels 95 Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F 0°C — 50°C Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz) 96 — 130 Vrms Telephone base voltage (AC adapter output) 9VDC @600mA Handset voltage 3.2 — 4.7 VDC 550mAh Charger voltage (AC adapter output) 9VDC @200mA Replacement handset battery 3.
Appendix L Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222–3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268. My phone doesn’t work at all • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in. • Make sure that the battery connector is securely plugged into the cordless handset.
Appendix L Troubleshooting • Eliminate any background noise. Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, first try muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room in your home with less background noise. • If the other phones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company (charges may apply).
Appendix L Troubleshooting CONNECTING... • Ensure that the telephone base is powered up. displays on my • Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for cordless handset one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to resynchronize channels. • Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out of range. • Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in.
Appendix L Troubleshooting • You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless phone by installing your new telephone base as far as possible from any other existing cordless telephone system that may already be installed. • Other electronic products can cause interference to your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from the following electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones.
Appendix L Troubleshooting • Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 16 hours. For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to its base when not in use. • You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring simultaneously. Try unplugging some of the other phones. • The layout of your home or office might be limiting the operating range. Try moving the telephone base to another location, preferably on an upper floor.
Appendix L Troubleshooting • If your phone is plugged in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different location. If this doesn’t solve the problem, re-locate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector. • Relocate your telephone base to a higher location. The phone will have better reception when not installed in a low area.
Appendix L Troubleshooting System does not receive caller ID when on a call • Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features services provided by your local telephone company. Caller ID features will work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone companies use compatible equipment. Incomplete messages • If a caller leaves a very long message, part of it may be lost when the system disconnects the call after four minutes.
Appendix L Troubleshooting System does not respond to remote commands • Make sure to enter your remote access code correctly (see pages 62-63). • Make sure you are calling from a touch-tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks, the phone is not a touch-tone telephone and cannot activate the answering system. • The answering system may not detect the remote access code while your announcement is playing.
Index M Index A AC adapter, 6, 7 Alert tones, 64 Answering calls, 15 Answering system, 49-63 Auto off, 15 H Handset speakerphone, 15 Handset locator, 17 Handset settings, 25-29 Headset, 13 I Intercom, 21-22 Incoming caller ID history, 44 Incoming calls, answering, 15 Indicator lights, 65 B Battery charging, 8 Battery installation, 8 Belt clip, 13 C Call intercept, 52 Call screening, 52 Call transfer using intercom, 23-24 Call waiting, 18 Caller ID (CID), 43 add entries to phone directory, 48 delete entri
Index M Index T Technical specifications, 80 Telephone base installation, 6 Telephone base settings, 30-33 Telephone operating range, 80 Troubleshooting, 81-88 V Voicemail, 65 Voicemail waiting indicator, 28 Voice prompts, 50 Volume controls, 18, 26, 31 90
Remote access wallet card Use the wallet card below to help you remember commands to control your answering system from any touch tone telephone. Cut along dotted line. Call your phone number, then enter your two-digit access code (preset to 19). Fold here. Action Remote command Play all messages................... Play new messages................ Delete the message............... Delete all old messages...... Repeat or go back.................. Stop................................................
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