Att DECT TL9178 User Manual

User’s manual TL91178/TL91278/TL91378TL91278/TL91378TL91378 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with BLUETOOTH®wireless technology

Getting started5Getting startedInstallationInstall the telephone base close to a telephone jack and a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. Th

6Getting startedInstallationAvoid placing the telephone base too close to:• Communication devices such as: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless

Getting started7Telephone base installationInstall the telephone base as shown below. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall

Getting started8IMPORTANT INFORMATIONUse only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at

Getting started9Battery installation & chargingInstall the battery as shown on the next page. Once you have installed the battery, the screen indi

Getting started10Battery installation & chargingStep 1Plug the battery securely into the connector inside the handset battery compartment, matchi

Getting started11Installation optionsThe telephone base is set for desktop use. It is possible to change to a wall mounting position by installing the

Getting started12Installation optionsDesktop to wall mount installation4. Align the holes on the bracket with the standard wall plate and slide the br

Getting started135. Make sure the telephone is securely positioned as shown below.Installation optionsDesktop to wall mount installation

Getting started14Installation optionsWall mount to desktop installation To change the telephone base to the desktop position, make sure that you fir

Model #: TL91178 (one handset) TL91278 (two handsets) TL91378 (three handsets) Type: DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with Bluetooth wireless t

Getting started15Installation options4. Plug the telephone line cord into a telephone wall jack, and plug the power adapter cord into a power outlet n

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BluetoothGlossary of terms Below are some terms used in this user’s manual to help you become familiar with using your Bluetooth devices and your new

BluetoothHANDSET 1 NOTE: You can only pair one Bluetooth cell phone with the telephone base at a time.Bluetooth setupTo use a Bluetooth-enabled cellul

BluetoothBluetooth setupManual connectionTo manually re-connect a paired device, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned on in your cellular phone,

BluetoothBluetooth setupTo resume the auto connectionTo resume the auto connection between the paired device and the telephone base, you will need to

Handset settings21Handset main menuTo enter the main menu:1. Press MENU/SELECT when the handset is in idle mode. 2. Press DIR / CID to select a ha

Handset settings22Handset settingsUsing the feature menu, you can change many of the telephone’s settings. 1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode (whe

Handset settings23Handset settingsRinger toneYou can select different ringer tones for the HOME and CELLULAR calls. You may choose one of 10 ringer to

Handset settings24Handset settingsKey toneThe handset is factory programmed to beep with each key press. If you turn off the KEY TONE, there are no be

Telephone baseBattery for cordless handset(1 for TL91178)(2 for TL91278)(3 for TL91378)Cordless handset(1 for TL91178)(2 for TL91278) (3 for TL91378)C

Handset settings25Handset settingsVisual message waiting (voicemail) indicatorIf you subscribe to a voicemail service offered by your local telephone

Handset settings26Handset settingsHome area codeIf you dial seven digits to make a local call (no area code required), program your area code into the

Telephone operation27Handset operationMaking a HOME callTo make a HOME call:• Press HOME/FLASH or SPEAKER, then enter the telephone number. To end

Telephone operation28Handset operationTemporary ringer silencingPress OFF/CLEAR or DELETE/MUTE while the telephone is ringing to silence the ringer

Telephone operation29Handset operationMaking a CELLULAR call using the cordless handsetTo make a CELLULAR call:• Enter the telephone number (predial

Telephone operation30Handset operationCall waiting on the CELLULAR lineIf you subscribe to call waiting service provided by your cellular service prov

Telephone operation31Handset operationHandset speakerphoneDuring a call, you can press SPEAKER to alternate between hands-free speakerphone and norma

Telephone operation32Handset operation• Press HOME/FLASH or SPEAKER, then REDIAL/PAUSE to call the most recently called number (up to 30 digits).Wh

Telephone operation33Options while on callsVolume controlTo adjust the listening volume on a handset:Press DIR / CID to adjust the listeningto adj

Telephone operation34Options while on callsMuteUse the mute function to turn off the microphone. You can hear the caller, but the caller does not hear

User’s manual TL91178/TL91278/TL91378 DECT 6.0 cordless telephone with Bluetooth®wireless technologyGetting startedQuick reference guide handsetha

Telephone operation35Options while on callsHoldYou can place a HOME or CELLULAR call on hold. You will hear an alert tone if you have not taken the ca

Telephone operation36Chain dialingUse this feature to initiate a dialing sequence from numbers stored in the directory, caller ID history or redial li

Telephone operation37IntercomUse the intercom feature for conversations between handsets. This feature is not available on model TL91178.You can buy a

Telephone operation38IntercomModels TL91378 (three-handset system)1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu.2. Use DIR / CI

Telephone operation39Call transfer using intercom Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another system handset. This feature is not

Telephone operation40Call transfer using intercom Models TL91378 (three or more handsets)1. When on an outside call, press MENU/SELECT to enter the f

Directory 41Robert Brown888-883-2445About the directoryShared directoryThe directory is stored in the telephone base, and is shared by all handsets. C

Directory42Creating directory entriesTo create a new directory entry1. Press MENU/SELECT when in idle mode to enter the feature menu.2. Press MENU/SEL

Directory 43Creating directory entries7. Enter the name when prompted. • Use the dial pad to enter a name (up to 15 characters). Each ti

Directory44Directory reviewTo review directory entries1. Press DIR when in idle mode to show the first entry in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY appea

Appendix D, Troubleshooting ...62Appendix E,Maintenance...72Appendix F, Important safe

Directory 45Directory searchTo search by name1. Press DIR when in idle mode to show the first listing in the directory. DIRECTORY EMPTY appears if t

Directory46To dial, delete or edit entriesTo dial, delete or edit a directory entry (name and number), the entry must show on the handset. Use the dir

Directory 472. Press MENU/SELECT. You will be prompted toYou will be prompted to EDIT NAME.Press the dial pad keys to add characters (page 43).Press

Caller ID48Caller ID operationThis product supports caller ID services provided by most local telephone service companies. Depending on your service s

Caller ID49Caller ID operationCaller ID history informationIf you subscribe to caller ID services, provided by your local telephone company and�or cel

Caller ID50Caller’s nameCaller’s numberAppears when the call is missed and unreviewedTime of callDate of callCHRISTINE SMITH888-722-7702NEW10:01AM11/2

Caller ID51Caller ID operationThere are also occasions when other information or no information shows for various reasons:On-screen messageReasonPRIVA

Caller ID52HANDSET 16 MISSED CALLS Caller ID operationMissed (new) calls indicatorWhen a handset is in idle mode and has calls that have not been revi

Caller ID53HANDSET 16 MISSED CALLSRobert Brown888-883-2445NEW10:31AM11/23 883-24451-883-2445888-883-24451-888-883-2445 The various dialing options a

Caller ID54To review the caller ID historyOther options• Press DELETE/MUTE to delete the shown entry from the caller ID history.• When an entry from

Getting started1MENU/SELECTPress to show the menu. While in the menu, press to select an item or save an entry or setting.Quick reference guide - hand

55VOICEMAILFlashes when you have new voicemail on your HOME phone line (offered by your telephone service provider). The indicator does not support v

56DIRECTORY EMPTYThere are no directory entries.Handset display screen messagesENDEDYou have just ended a call.CALL LOG EMPTYYou are accessing an empt

57Handset display screen messagesScreen display messagesMute has just been turned off so your voice will be heard by the other party.MICROPHONE ONYou

58Failed intercom or conference call (there are already two handsets being used).UNABLE TO CALL TRY AGAINSomeone else is already using the directory o

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60HANDSET X REGISTEREDAdding and registering handsets (optional)Handsets purchased separately (AT&T TL90078) need to be registered to the telepho

61Replacing a handsetYou may need to deregister your handsets if:You have twelve registered handsets and need to replace a handset. -OR-You wish to ch

62TroubleshootingIf you have difficulty with your phone, please try the suggestions below. For Customer Service, visit our website at www.telephones.a

63My cell phone disconnects from the telephone base.• Turn off your cell phone, then turn it on again.• Make sure that you are not using your cell p

64I cannot hear any sound on my telephone system when on a CELLULAR call.• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for approximat

Getting started2Feature menuFeature menuDIRECTORY (page 41)CALL LOG (page 48)INTERCOM (page 37) - This feature is not available on model TL91178.RINGE

65I cannot get a dial tone.• First try all the suggestions above.• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone base. You might have moved out

66TroubleshootingAppendix DMy cordless handset isn’t performing normally.• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug

67TroubleshootingThe batteries will not hold a charge.I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone base.If you subscribe to h

68Troubleshooting• You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless phone by installing your new telephone base as far as possible from a

69I hear other calls while using my phone.• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone. If you still he

70The charge light is off.• Make sure the power and line cords are plugged in correctly and securely.• Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seco

71My caller ID isn’t working.• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this fe

72Appendix ETaking care of your telephoneYour cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with care.Avoid rough

73Important safety informationThis symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual

74Appendix FImportant safety informationCaution: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at

Getting started3IN USE indicatorOn when the handset is in use, or when you are registering a handset.Flashes when another telephone is in use on the s

75Important safety informationThe RBRC™ Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle ni

76Appendix GFCC part 68 and ACTAThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and with technical requirements adopted by the Administrative Co

77Appendix GFCC part 68 and ACTAor procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone company is required to notify yo

78FCC part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the Federal Commun

79Appendix ILimited warrantyThe AT&T brand is used under license - any repair, replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this produ

80Appendix ILimited warranty4. What is not covered by this limited warranty?This limited warranty does not cover:PRODUCT that has been subjected to mi

81Limited warrantyYou must pay for the cost of repair and return shipping costs for the repair of products that are not covered by this limited warran

82Appendix JTechnical specificationsRF frequency band 1921.536 MHz — 1928.448 MHzChannels 5Operating temperature 32°F — 122°F0°C — 50°CTelephone base

83DECT 6.0 digital technologyThe AT&T DECT 6.0 products offer unsurpassed range performance and sound clarity. This is achieved through a unique a

AAlert tones, 55Answering calls CELLULAR calls, 29 HOME calls, 27Auto connection, 18BBattery, Charging, 10 Installation, 9Bluetooth Introducti

Getting started4Handset status iconsHANDSET 110:21AM11/23 25 MISSED CALLS NEWMUTEHOME line - on steady when the HOME line is in use. CELLULAR line - o

Index Voicemail indicator, 25 Hold, 35 HOME, 1, 17IIntercom, 37-38Incoming caller ID history, 53Incoming calls, answering, 27, 29 Installation, 5-15K

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