AT&T TL72108, TL72208, TL72308, TL72408 User Manual
AT&T TL72308 is a 5.8 GHz cordless phone with a built-in answering system, caller ID, and call waiting. It features a user-friendly interface with a backlit display, and a range of up to 1500 feet. With its energy-saving design, you can enjoy extended talk time and standby time. The phone also offers a variety of convenient features such as intercom, conference calling, and personalized ringtones.
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User’s manual
TL72108/TL72208/TL72308/
TL72408
5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting
Congratulations
on your purchase of this AT&T product.
Before using this AT&T product, please read the Important safety information on pages
57-59
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 # : TL72108 (single handset)/TL72208 (bundle handset)/
TL72308 (triple handset)/TL72408 (quad handset)
Type: 5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system
Serial #:
Purchase date:
Place of purchase:
Both the model and serial number of your AT&T product can be found on the bottom of the telephone base.
Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to return your telephone for warranty service.
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Parts checklist
Your telephone contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.
User’s manual
TL72108/TL72208/TL72308/
TL72408
5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting
Quick start guide
TL72108/TL72208/TL72308/
TL72408
5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting
User's manual Quick start guide Cordless handset
(1 for TL72108)
(2 for TL72208)
(3 for TL72308)
(4 for TL72408)
Telephone base with mounting bracket installed
Charger for cordless handset
(1 for TL72208)
(2 for TL72308)
(3 for TL72408)
Battery for cordless handset
(1 for TL72108)
(2 for TL72208)
(3 for TL72308)
(4 for TL72408)
Battery compartment cover
(1 for TL72108)
(2 for TL72208)
(3 for TL72308)
(4 for TL72408)
Power adapter for telephone base
Power adapter for handset charger
(1 for TL72208)
(2 for TL72308)
(3 for TL72408)
Belt clip for cordless handset
(1 for TL72108)
(2 for TL72208)
(3 for TL72308)
(4 for TL72408)
Telephone line cord
User’s manual
TL72108/TL72208/TL72308/
TL72408
5.8 GHz cordless telephone/answering system with caller ID/call waiting
Table of contents
Getting started
Quick reference guide ......................2
Installation setup ................................4
Telephone base and charger
installation .......................................5
Battery installation & charging ....6
Belt clip & optional headset ...............7
Installation options ...................................8
Telephone operation
Handset operation ........................... 10
Options while on calls ................... 13
Intercom ............................................... 16
Intercom call transfer .................... 17
Handset settings .............................. 19
Directory
Directory ............................................... 24
New directory entries .................... 25
Directory review ............................... 27
Directory search ............................... 28
To dial, delete or
edit entries ...................................... 29
Caller ID operation
Caller ID operation .......................... 30
To review the call log .................... 33
Answering system operation
Answering system operation...... 34
Day & time announcement ......... 35
Outgoing announcements ........... 36
Changing feature options ............ 37
Message playback............................ 38
Recording & playing memos ...... 39
Message counter displays ........... 40
Answering system mode .............. 41
Remote access .................................. 42
Appendix
Screen icons, indicator
lights & tones ...................................43
Handset display screen
messages .............................................44
Adding and registering
handsets ...............................................46
Replacing a handset ....................... 47
Troubleshooting ................................ 48
Maintenance ....................................... 56
Important safety instructions ..... 57
FCC Part 68 and ACTA .................. 60
FCC Part 15......................................... 62
Limited warranty .............................. 63
Technical specifications ................ 66
Index ....................................................... 67
1
Getting started
Quick reference guide
Handset
CHARGE
On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger.
CID
Press to display caller ID information (page 33).
PHONE/FLASH
Press to make or answer a call.
During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated
(page 13).
MUTE/REMOVE
While on a call, press to mute microphone (page
14). While reviewing the call log, press to delete an individual entry, or press and hold to clear the caller ID log (page 33).
While predialing, press to delete digits (page 10).
SPEAKER
Press to activate handset speakerphone. Press again to resume normal handset use (page 10).
Feature menu
> Shows a highlighted item
<DIRECTORY
CALL LOG
Feature menu
DIRECTORY ..............Page 24
CALL LOG .................Page 30
RINGER VOLUME ...Page 19
RINGER TONE .........Page 20
KEY TONE .................Page 20
LANGUAGE ..............Page 21
CLR VOICE MAIL ....Page 22
DIAL TYPE.................Page 23
2
MENU/SELECT
Press to enter the menu.
While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting. Press
or to scroll up or down while in menus.
While entering names or numbers, press or to move the cursor to the left or right.
DIR
Press to display directory entries (page 27).
OFF/CLEAR
During a call, press to hang up.
While using menus, press to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
REDIAL/PAUSE
Press to view redial memory (page 11). While entering numbers, press and hold to insert a dialing pause (page 25).
INT
Press to initiate an intercom conversation or transfer a call (pages
16-18).
Using menus
Press or to scroll through menu items.
Press MENU
/ SELECT to select or modify a highlighted item.
Press OFF /CLEAR to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.
Getting started
Quick reference guide
Telephone base
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.
MESSAGE COUNTER
Number of messages (or during playback, message number currently playing).
/REPEAT
Press to repeat message; press twice to play previous message (page
38).
ANSWER ON
Press to turn answering system on or off (page
41).
CLOCK
Press to review or set clock (page 35).
SETUP
Press to hear setup options (page 37).
ANNC
Press to review or record announcement; press again to quit (page 36).
RECORD
Press to record a memo (page 39) or after pressing ANNC to record an outgoing announcement (page
36).
3
VOICEMAIL
Flashes when you have new voice mail. This service is provided by your local telephone company, (different from the answering system on the telephone base).
PLAY/STOP
Press to start or stop message playback (page
38).
X/DELETE
Press to delete the message currently playing; press and you will hear a voice prompt to direct you to press the button again to delete all old messages when in idle mode (page 38).
/SKIP
Press to skip message
(page 38).
VOLUME
Press to adjust playback volume (page 38).
HANDSET LOCATOR
Press to initiate beeping to locate misplaced handsets (page 10).
Getting started
Installation setup
You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone.
STOP!
See page 6 for easy instructions.
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 the washing machine or work bench.
4
Getting started
Telephone base and charger installation
Install the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch. Also, if you receive high speed internet through your telephone line (commonly referred to as DSL), install a DSL filter to the telephone line between the telephone base and the telephone wall jack. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Telephone base installation
1.
Plug the small end of the larger power adapter into the power jack at the bottom of the telephone base.
2.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the telephone jack at the bottom of the telephone base.
Telephone line cord
5.
Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into a telephone jack.
DSL filter
(not included)
3.
Route cords through slots.
4.
Plug the large end of the larger power adapter into an power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Power adapter
Charger installation
1.
Plug the small end of the smaller power adapter into the jack on the underside of the charger, then route the cord through the slot as shown.
2.
Plug the large end of the smaller power adapter into an electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1.
2.
Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com
1 (800) 222-3111
. In Canada dial
1 (866) 288-4268
.
, or call
The power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
5
Getting started
Battery installation & charging
Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you can make and receive short calls, but replace the handset in the telephone base or additional charger when not in use. For optimal performance, charge the handset battery for at least 16 hours before use. When fully charged, the handset battery provides approximately five hours of talk time and three days of standby time.
Step 1
Plug the battery securely into the plug inside the handset battery compartment, matching the colorcoded label.
Step 2
Insert the supplied battery as indicated.
Insert the top edge
(contacts and tab) in first, then push downwards on the lower portion of the battery.
Step 4
Charge the handset, by placing the handset face up in the telephone base or in the additional charger. The CHARGE light will be on when charging.
Step 3
Align the cover flat against the battery compartment cover, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1.
2.
Use only the battery supplied with this product. To order a replacement or spare battery (AT&T model 27910, part number 89-0099-00-00 ) or equivalent, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com
, or call
1 (800) 222-3111
. In
Canada dial
1 (866) 288-4268
.
See the Troubleshooting section on page 48 for charging issues.
6
Getting started
Belt clip & optional headset
Installation
Snap belt clip into notches on both sides of handset.
Removal
Pull and unlock one flap from the notch first before detaching the whole belt clip from 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. To purchase a headset, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com
or call 1 (800) 222-3111 . In Canada, dial
1 (866) 288-4268 .
Lift the rubber flap here.
Plug a 2.5 mm headset into the jack on the side of the handset.
Side of handset.
7
Getting started
Installation options
NOTE: The mounting bracket must be used for both tabletop use and wall mounting positions
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 may be available for purchase from any handware or consumer electronics retailers and may require professional installation.
Desktop to wall mount installation
To install the telephone base in the wall mount position, make sure that you first unplug all cords connected to the telephone base before you begin.
1. Press the bracket upwards until the bracket clicks into place and is secure.
2. Plug the telephone line cord and power adapter plug into the telephone base and place the cords in the bracket grooves.
3. Plug the power adapter and telephone line cord into the wall outlets, then align the mounting studs on the telephone outlet plate with the mounting holes on the bracket.
4. Place the telephone base mounting holes just above the mounting studs, then slide the telephone base down until it is secure.
8
Getting started
Installation options
Wall mount to desktop installation
To change the telephone base from the wall mount position to desktop position, make sure that you first unplug the power adapter and telephone line cord from the wall outlets before you begin.
1. Slide the telephone base upwards, then pull the telephone base away from the wall off of the mounting studs.
2. Remove the telephone line cord and power adapter plug from the telephone base.
3. Press the bracket downwards until the bracket clicks into place and is secure.
4. Plug the telephone line cord into the telephone base and telephone wall jack, then plug the power adapter plug into the telephone base and to an electrical wall outlet not controlled by a wall switch (see page 5).
9
Telephone line cord
DSL filter
Power adapter
Telephone wall jack
Electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch

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