AT T TL90073 DECT 6.0 expansion handset BLUETOOTH wireless technology User Manual

AT T TL90073 DECT 6.0 expansion handset BLUETOOTH wireless technology

User Manual

Congratulations

on purchasing your new AT&T product. Before using this AT&T product, please read Important safety information on pages 23-25 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.
This telephone meets the California Energy Commission regulations for energy consumption. Your telephone is set up to comply with the energy –conserving standards right out of the box. No further action is necessary.

Model number: TL90073
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.

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Parts checklist

Your telephone package contains the following items. Save your sales receipt and original packaging in the event warranty service is necessary.

User’s manual                          Cordless handset Battery for cordless handset

Battery compartment cover      Charger for cordless handset with power
adapter installed

User’s manual

TL90073
DECT 6.0 expansion handset
for use with AT&T models
TL92273/TL92373/TL92473/TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 with.

Table of contents
Getting started

Your product may be shipped with a protective sticker covering the handset 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.

Quick reference guide – handset

Quick reference guide – handset

Using menus

1. Press MENU in idle mode (when the telephone is not in use) to enter the main menu.
2. Use CID or DIR to scroll through menu items.
3. Press SELECT to select or save the highlighted item.
   -OR- Press OFF/CANCEL to cancel an operation, back up to the previous menu, or exit the menu display.

For complete instructions, refer to the user’s manual provided with your TL92273/TL92373/TL92473/TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 telephone system. If you are unable to find your user’s manual, go to www.telephones.att.com/manuals to read and/or download the manual.

Charger installation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Use only the power adapter 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 adapter is 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 plugg ed into a ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.

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 following table). 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 11 hours of continuous charging. See the table on page 37 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.

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

HANDSET 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.

Battery installation and charging

Install the battery, as shown below.

Step 1

Plug the battery connector securely into the socket inside the handset battery compartment. Insert the supplied battery with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up, as indicated.

Step 2

Align the cover flat against the battery compartment, then slide it upwards until it clicks into place.

Getting started
Battery installation and charging.

Step 3
Charge the handset by placing it face up in the telephone base or charger. The CHARGE light is on when charging.

After you install your telephone or power returns following a power outage, the handset will prompt you to set the date and time. For instructions, see Set date and time in the telephone system user’s manual for details. To skip setting the date and time, press OFF/CANCEL or BACK.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342/BT283342). To order, visit our website at
  www.telephones.att.com or call 1 800-222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 866-288-4268.

• If you do not use the handset for a long time, disconnect and remove the battery to prevent possible leakage.

Adding and registering handsets

Before using a new TL90073 handset, you must register it with an AT&T TL92273/TL92373/TL92473/TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 telephone system (purchased separately). These telephone systems can support up to 12 handsets.
The handsets provided with your telephone system are already registered as HANDSET 1, and so forth. Additional handsets registered to the telephone system are assigned in the sequential order they are registered (up to HANDSET 12).
You must register each handset separately. When first purchased, all expansion handsets show To register, see user manual.

Register a handset to your telephone base

for AT&T models TL92273/TL92373/TL9247

1. Before you begin registration, make sure the handset is out of the telephone base or charger and shows To register, see user manual.

2. Put the handset you wish to register on the telephone base cradle, not the charger.

3. The handset shows Registering…Please wait and the red IN USE light on the telephone base turns on. It takes about 90 seconds to complete the registration process. The handset displays HANDSET X Registered (X represents the registered handset number). The IN USE light turns off and the handset beeps when registration completes. If registration fails, the system will automatically try to register again. If registration fails after the third try, the handset displays Registration failed, then To register, see user manual. This may take up to 5 minutes to occccur. Please start again from.

Step 1.
NOTE: You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.

Adding and registering handsets

Register a handset to your telephone base for

AT&T models TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473

1. Before you begin registration, make sure the handset is out of the telephone base or charger and shows To register, see user manual.

2. Put the handset you wish to register on the telephone base cradle, not the charger.
   

3. Both the handset and the telephone base show Registering…Please wait. It takes about 90 seconds to complete the registration process. Both the telephone base and cordless handset display HANDSET X Registered (X represents the registered handset number), and beep when registration completes
   .
   If registration fails, the system will automatically try to register again. If registration fails after the third try, the handset displays Registration failed, then To register, see user manual. This may take up to 5 minutes to occccur. Please start again from Step 1.

NOTE: You cannot register a handset if any other system handset is in use.

Deregistering handsets

• You may need to deregister your handsets if:
  You have 12 registered handsets and need to replace a handset.
  -OR-
• You wish to change the designated handset number of your registered handsets.
  You must first deregister ALL handsets, and then register each handset you wish to use again, one at a time. Please read carefully through all the instructions on this page before beginning the deregistration process. Deregister all handsets from the telephone base
  for AT&T models TL92273/TL92373/TL92473

1. Make sure that all handsets are out of the telephone base and chargers before you begin deregistration.

2. Press and hold /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the IN USE light flashes, then release /HANDSET LOCATOR.

3. Quickly press /HANDSET LOCATOR again. You must press
   HANDSET LOCATOR while the IN USE light is still flashing. The IN USE light flashes for about seven seconds. If the light stops flashing, start again with Step 1.

4. All system handsets show To register, see user manual and you hear a confirmation tone when the deregistration completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.

5. After deregistering, register each handset again individually. See Adding and registering handsets on page 9.NOTES:
   If the deregistration process fails, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset, unplug the power from the telephone base and plug it back in. You cannot deregister the handsets if any other system handset is in use. Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handsets by following the steps, as mentioned above.
   Registration and deregistration.

NOTES:

• If the deregistration process fails, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset, unplug the power from the telephone base and plug it back in.
• You cannot deregister the handsets if any other system handset is in use.
• Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handsets by following the steps, as mentioned above.

Registration and deregistration

12 Deregistering handsets

Deregistering all handsets from the telephone base for
AT&T models TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473

1. Make sure that all handsets are out of the telephone base and chargers before you begin

2. Press and hold /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the IN USE light flashes, then release   /HANDSET LOCATOR.

3. Quickly press /HANDSET LOCATOR You must press
   HANDSET LOCATOR while the IN USE light is still flashing. The IN USE light flashes for about seven seconds. If the light stops flashing, start again with Step 1.

4. All system handsets show To register, see user manual
   and you hear a confirmation tone when the deregistration completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.

5. After deregistering, register each handset again See Adding and registering handsets on page 9.

NOTES:

• If the deregistration process fails, you may need to reset the system and try To reset, unplug the power from the telephone base and plug it back in.
• You cannot deregister the handsets if any other system handset is in use.
• Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handsets by following the steps, as mentioned above.

Deregistering all handsets from the telephone base for

AT &T models TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473

1. Make sure that all handsets are out of the telephone base and chargers before you begin

• Quickly press /HANDSET LOCATOR again,Press and hold /HANDSET LOCATOR on the telephone base for about 10 seconds until the base screen shows Deregister all devices? , then release /HANDSET LOCATOR.
  or press YES . You must press    /HANDSET LOCATOR or YES within 5 seconds. If the telephone base returns to the idle screen, start again with Step 1.

5. The telephone base shows Deregisted all devices and then returns to the idle All system handsets show.
   To register, see user manual and you hear a confirmation tone when the deregistration completes. The deregistration process takes about 10 seconds to complete.

6. After deregistering, register each handset again See Adding and registering handsets on page 10.

NOTES:

• If the deregistration process fails, you may need to reset the system and try To reset, unplug the power from the telephone base and plug it back in.
• You cannot deregister the handsets if any other system handset is in use.
• Even if the battery is depleted, you can still deregister the handsets by following the steps, as mentioned above.

If you have difficulty with your telephone, please try the following suggestions. For Customer Service, or to purchase accessories or replacement parts, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com , or call 1800-222-3111.

In Canada, dial 1866-288-4268.

The handset registration is unsuccessful.

• Follow the handset registration instructions to register the handset again (see Adding and registering handsets on pages 9-10).

My telephone doesn’t work at all.

• Make sure the power cord is securely plugged
• Make sure you plug the battery connector securely into the cordless
• Make sure you plug the telephone line cord securely and firmly into the telephone base and the telephone wall
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 11 For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the charger when not in use.
• If the battery is depleted, charge the handset for at least 30 minutes before you use See page 6 for details.
• Reset the telephone Unplug the electrical power. Wait for approximately 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
• You may need to purchase a new battery. Refer to Battery installation and charging in this user’s manual on pages 6-8..

The display shows No home line. I cannot get a dial tone.

• First try all the suggestions, as mentioned above.

• If the previous suggestions do not work, disconnect the telephone line cord from your telephone and connect the telephone line cord to another telephone.

• If there is no dial tone on that other telephone either, your telephone line cord may be Install a new telephone line cord.

• If changing the telephone line cord does not help, the wall jack (or the wiring to this wall jack) may be defective. Try using a different wall jack in your home to connect your TL92273/TL92373/TL92473/TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/ TL96423/TL96473 telephone, or contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

I cannot dial out.

• Try all the suggestions, as mentioned
• Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing. The cordless handset may take a second or two to find the telephone base and produce a dial This is normal. Wait an extra second before dialing.
• Eliminate any background Noise from a television, radio or other appliances may cause the phone to not dial out properly. If you cannot eliminate the background noise, try muting the cordless handset before dialing, or dialing from another room with less background noise.
• If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

My cordless handset isn’t performing normally.

• Make sure you plug the power cord securely into the telephone Plug the power adapter into a different, working electrical outlet without a wall switch.
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone You may have moved out of range.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it back Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
• Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can cause interference with your cordless Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

Out of range OR Base no power appears on my cordless handset.

• Ensure you plug the telephone base in properly and the power is
• Place the cordless handset in the telephone base for one minute to allow the cordless handset and base to
• Move the cordless handset closer to the telephone You may have moved out of range.
• Reset the telephone base. Unplug the electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it back Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
• Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can cause interference with your cordless Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

The batteries do not hold a charge.

• If the cordless handset is in the telephone base or charger and the charge light is not on, refer to The charge light is off (page 20).
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 11 For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.
• If the battery is depleted, it may take approximately 30 minutes to charge the handset before it shows Low battery. Refer to the table on page 6 for
• You may need to purchase a new Refer to Battery installation and charging in this user’s manual on pages 6-8.

I hear other calls while using my phone.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a different If you still hear other calls, call your telephone service provider.

I get noise, static, or weak signals even when I’m near the telephone

base.

• 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 the telephone wall The filter prevents noise and caller ID
  problems as a result of DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

• You may be able to improve the performance of your cordless phone by installing your telephone base as far as possible from any other existing cordless telephone system that may already be

• Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can cause interference with your cordless Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

• Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.

• If you plug your phone in with a modem or a surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different If this does not solve the problem, relocate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.

• Move your phone to a higher The phone may have better reception in a high area.

• If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

I experience poor sound quality when using the speakerphone.

• For increased sound quality while using the speakerphone, place the handset on a flat surface with the dialing keys facing
• When using a speakerphone, controlling background noise in your environment is While you are listening to your party, press MUTE /DELETE to temporarily turn your

microphone off. When it is your turn to speak, remember to press MUTE /DELETE again to turn the microphone on.

• Excessive background noise will cause a speakerphone to fade in and Try controlling the background noise by turning off any audio devices near the speakerphone. Also, try to avoid interrupting the person at the other end of the conversation while they are speaking. If background noise cannot be controlled, you should terminate speakerphone operation and return to normal handset mode.

My cordless handset does not ring when I receive a call.

• Make sure that the ringer is not Refer to Ringer volume in the TL92273/TL92373/TL92473/TL96273/TL96323/ TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 user’s manual provided with your telephone.
• Make sure you plug the telephone line cord securely into the telephone base and telephone Make sure you plug in the power cord securely.
• The cordless handset may be too far from the telephone
• Charge the battery in the cordless handset for at least 10 For optimum daily performance, return the cordless handset to the telephone base or charger when not in use.
• You may have too many extension phones on your telephone line to allow all of them to ring Try unplugging some of the other phones.
• The layout of your home or office may be limiting the operating Try moving the telephone base to another location, preferably on an upper floor.
• If other phones in your home are having the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
• Test a working phone at the phone If another phone has the same problem, contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).
• Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can cause interference with your cordless Try installing your phone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.
• Remove the Replace it and place the cordless handset into the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for the handset to reestablish its connection with the telephone base.
• Your line cord may be Try installing a new line cord.

My calls cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset.

• Other electronic products such as HAM radios and other DECT phones, can cause interference to your cordless Try installing your telephone as far away as possible from these types of electronic devices.

• Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.

• If you plug your phone in with a modem or surge protector, plug the phone (or modem/surge protector) into a different If this doesn’t solve the problem, relocate your phone or modem farther apart from one another, or use a different surge protector.

• Relocate your telephone base to a higher The phone may have better reception when installed in a high area.

• Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone wall jack and plug in a working If the other phones in your home are having the same problem, the problem is in your wiring or telephone service. Contact your telephone service provider (charges may apply).

• Excessive background noise will cause a speakerphone to fade in and Try controlling the background noise by turning off any audio devices near the speakerphone. Also, try to avoid interrupting the person at the other end of the conversation while they are speaking. If background noise cannot be controlled, you should stop speakerphone operation and return to normal handset mode.

• When using a speakerphone, controlling background noise in your environment is While you are listening to your party, press MUTE /DELETE to temporarily turn your
  microphone off. When it is your turn to speak, remember to press MUTE /DELETE to turn the microphone on.

My caller ID isn’t working.

• Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your telephone service provider for this feature to work on your
• The caller must be calling from an area that supports caller
• Both your and your caller’s telephone service providers must use caller ID compatible
• 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 the telephone wall The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems resulting from DSL interference. Contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.

System does not receive caller ID when on a call.

• Make sure you subscribe to caller ID with call waiting features from your telephone service Caller ID features work only if both you and the caller are in areas offering caller ID service, and if both telephone service providers use compatible equipment.

I subscribe to a nontraditional telephone service that uses my computer

to establish connections, and my telephone doesn’t work.

• Make sure your computer is powered
• Make sure your Internet connection is working
• Make sure that the software is installed and running for your nontraditional telephone
• Make sure to plug your USB telephone adapter into a dedicated USB port on your Do not plug it into a multiple port USB hub (USB splitter) that is not powered.
• In a few rare instances, the USB port on your computer may not have enough In these instances, try using a USB hub with its own external power supply.
• If you are using a firewall, it may prevent access to your nontraditional telephone service Contact your service provider for more information.

The charge light is off.

• Make sure you plug the power and line cords in correctly and
• Unplug the electrical Wait for 15 seconds, then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
• Clean the cordless handset, charger and telephone base charging contacts each month with a pencil eraser or cloth.

Common cure for electronic equipment.

If the telephone does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in the charger. If it does not fix the problem, do the following (in the order listed):

1. Disconnect the power to the telephone
2. Disconnect the cordless handset
3. Wait a few
4. Connect power to the telephone
5. Completely remove the Replace the battery and place the cordless handset into the telephone base or charger.
6. Wait for the cordless handset to reestablish its connection with the telephone base. Allow up to one minute for this to take .

Maintenance

Taking care of your telephone

• Your cordless telephone contains sophisticated electronic parts, so it must be treated with
• Avoid rough
• Place the handset down
• Save the original packing materials to protect your telephone if you ever need to ship

Avoid water

• Your telephone can be damaged if it gets Do not use the handset in the rain, or handle it with wet hands. Do not install the telephone base near a sink, bathtub or shower.

Electrical storms

• Electrical storms can sometimes cause power surges harmful to electronic For your own safety, take caution when using electric appliances during storms.

Cleaning your telephone

• Your telephone has a durable plastic casing that should retain its luster for many Clean it only with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild soap.
• Do not use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

Remember that electrical appliances can cause serious injury if used when you are wet or standing in water. If the telephone base should fall into water, DO NOT RETRIEVE IT UNTIL YOU UNPLUG THE POWER CORD AND

TELEPHONE LINE CORDS FROM THE WALL. Pull the telephone out by the unplugged cords.

Safety  information

• Read and understand all instructions in the user’s Observe all markings on the product.

• Avoid using a telephone during a There might be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.

• Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas Under certain circumstances, a spark may be created when the adapter is plugged into the power outlet, or when the handset is replaced in its cradle. This is a common event associated with the closing of any electrical circuit. The user should not plug the phone
  into a power outlet, and should not put a charged handset into the cradle, if the phone is located in an environment containing concentrations of flammable or flame-supporting gases, unless there is adequate ventilation. A spark in such an environment could create a fire or explosion. Such environments may include: medical use of oxygen without adequate ventilation; industrial gases (cleaning solvents; gasoline vapors; etc.); a leak of natural gas; etc.

• Do not use this product near water, or when you are For example, do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning.
  If the product comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any line or power cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it has dried thoroughly.

• Install this product in a protected location where no one can trip over any line or power Protect cords from damage or abrasion.

• If this product does not operate normally, read the Troubleshooting section on pages 13-21 of this user’s If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is damaged, refer to the Limited warranty section on pages 34-36.
  Do not open this product except as may be directed in your user’s manual. Opening the product or reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous voltages or other risks.

• Replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual (pages 6-8). Do not burn or puncture batteries — they contain caustic

• This power adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet.

CAUTIONS:

• Use only the power adapter provided with this To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.telephones.att.comor call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

• Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT183342/BT283342). To order, visit our website at

www.telephones.att.com , or call 1800-222-3111. In Canada, dial 1866-288-4268.

• To prevent risk of fire or battery explosion, replace with the correct battery Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Especially about cordless telephones

• Privacy: The same features that make a cordless telephone convenient create some 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. For this reason, you should not think of cordless telephone conversations as being as private as those on corded telephones.
• Electrical power: The telephone base of this cordless telephone must be connected to a working electrical outlet which is not controlled by a wall Calls cannot be made from the handset if the telephone base is unplugged, switched off or if the electrical power is interrupted.
• Potential TV interference: Some cordless telephones operate at frequencies that may cause interference to TVs and To minimize or prevent such interference, do not place the telephone base of the cordless telephone near or on top of a TV or VCR. If interference is experienced, moving the cordless telephone farther away from the TV or VCR will often reduce or eliminate the interference.
• Rechargeable batteries: This product contains nickel-metal hydride rechargeable Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to create a short circuit with conductive material such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause harm. Observe proper polarity between the battery and the battery charger.
• Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: Dispose of these batteries in a safe Do not burn or puncture. Like other batteries of this type, if burned or punctured, they could release caustic material which could cause injury.

The RBRC® Seal means that the manufacturer is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries when taken out of service within the United States. These batteries may be taken to a participating local retailer of replacement batteries or recycling center. You may call 1-800-8-BATTERY® for locations accepting spent Ni-MH batteries.

RBRC® and 1-800-8-BATTERY® are registered trademarks of

Call2recycle, Inc.

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. Food and Drug Administration, WTR recommends to physicians that:

Pacemaker patients:

• Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the
• Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned
• Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the

WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones.

ECO mode

This power conserving technology reduces power consumption for optimal battery performance. The ECO mode activates automatically whenever the handset is synchronized with the telephone base.

Especially about telephone answering systems

Two-way recording: This unit does not sound warning beeps to inform the other party that the call is being recorded. To ensure that you are in compliance
with any federal or state regulations regarding recording a telephone call, you should start the recording process and then inform the other party that you are recording the conversation.

In compliance with the bilingual requirements for safety, caution, and warning markings of Canadian Federal and Provincial/Territorial statutes and regulations, the French version of Important safety information is included.

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 telephone service provider upon request.

The plug and jack used to connect this equipment to premises wiring and the telephone network must comply with the applicable Part 68 rules and technical requirements adopted by ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. An RJ11 jack should normally be used

for connecting to a single line and an RJ14 jack for two lines. See Installation Instructions in the user’s manual.

The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have them ring when you

are called. The REN for this product is encoded as the 6th and 7th characters following the US: in the product identifier (e.g., if ## is 03, the REN is 0.3). In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs should be five (5.0) or less. For more information, please contact your telephone service provider.

This equipment may not be used with Party Lines. If you have specially wired alarm dialing equipment connected to your telephone line, ensure the connection of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable the alarm equipment, consult your telephone service provider or a qualified installer.

If this equipment is malfunctioning, it must be unplugged from the modular jack until the problem has been corrected. Replacement to this telephone equipment can only be made by the manufacturer or its authorized agents. For replacement procedures, follow the instructions outlined under the Limited Warranty.

If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone service provider may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone service provider is required to notify you before interrupting service. If advance notice

is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be given the opportunity to correct the problem and the telephone service provider is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone service provider may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operation, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of this product. The telephone service provider is required to notify you if such changes are planned.

If this product is equipped with a corded or cordless handset, it is hearing aid compatible.

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
• Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late. evening.

FCC Part 68 and ACTA

Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.
The term ‘’IC:‘’ before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this terminal equipment is 1.0. The REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.
This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.

To ensure safety of users, the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy that can be safely absorbed by a user or bystander according to the intended usage of the product. This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC criteria. The handset may be safely held against the ear of the user. The telephone base shall be installed and used such that parts of the user’s body other than the hands are maintained at a distance of approximately 20cm (8 inches) or more.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian requirement: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

California Energy Commission battery charging

testing instructions

This telephone is set up to comply with the energy-conserving standards right out of the box. These instructions are intended for California Energy Commission (CEC)

compliance testing only. When the CEC battery charging testing mode is activated, all telephone functions, except battery charging, will be disabled.

When first purchased and properly installed for charging (see the Battery installation and charging section on pages 7-8), put the cordless handset in the handset charger to charge. The CEC battery charging testing mode is activated while charging.

If you have registered the cordless handset to the TL92273/TL92373/TL92473/ TL96273/TL96323/TL96373/TL96423/TL96473 base, below are the testing instructions.

To activate the CEC battery charging testing mode:

1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power Make sure all handsets are plugged with charged batteries and out of the chargers before proceeding.
2. While you press and hold /HANDSET LOCATOR , plug the telephone base power adapter back to the power
3. Afterabout 20 seconds, when the   HOME light or IN USE light starts flashing, release /HANDSET LOCATOR and then press it again within two

The process takes up to one minute to complete. When the phone successfully enters the CEC battery charging testing mode, all handsets display To register HS, see user
manual. You hear a confirmation tone.
If the phone fails to enter this mode, repeat all the steps, as mentioned above.

To deactivate the CEC battery charging testing mode:

1. Unplug the telephone base power adapter from the power outlet, then plug it back The telephone base is powered up as normal.
2. Register your handsets back to the telephone See pages 9-10 for handset registration instruction.

Limited warranty

The AT&T brand is used under license – any replacement or warranty service, and all questions about this product should be directed to our website at

www.telephones.att.com or call 1

800-222-3111.

In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.

1.   What does this limited warranty cover?

The manufacturer of this AT&T-branded product warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase (“CONSUMER” or “you”) that the product and all
accessories provided in the sales package (“PRODUCT”) are free from defects in material and workmanship, pursuant to the following terms and conditions, when installed and used normally and in accordance with the PRODUCT operating instructions. This limited warranty extends only to the CONSUMER for products purchased and used in the United States of America and Canada.

2.   What will be done if the PRODUCT is not free from defects in

materials and workmanship during the limited warranty period (“materially defective PRODUCT”)?

During the limited warranty period, the manufacturer’s authorized service representative replaces at the manufacturer’s option, without charge, a materially defective PRODUCT. If the manufacturer chooses to replace the PRODUCT, they may replace it with a new or refurbished PRODUCT of the same or similar design. The manufacturer retains the defective parts, modules, or equipment. Replacement of the PRODUCT, at the manufacturer’s option, is your exclusive remedy. The manufacturer returns the replacement products to you in working condition. You should expect the replacement to take approximately 30 days.

How long is the limited warranty period?

The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE (1) YEAR from

3. the date of If the manufacturer replaces a materially defective
   PRODUCT under the terms of this limited warranty, this limited warranty also applies to replacement PRODUCT for a period of either (a) 90 days from the date the replacement PRODUCT is shipped to you or (b) the time remaining on the original one-year limited warranty; whichever is longer.

1.   What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

• PRODUCT that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation or handling, neglect, inundation, fire, water, or other liquid intrusion; or
• PRODUCT that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or modification by anyone other than an authorized service representative of the manufacturer; or
• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem experienced is caused by signal conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or
• PRODUCT to the extent that the problem is caused by use with non-AT&T accessories; or
• PRODUCT whose warranty/quality stickers, PRODUCT serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed, altered or rendered illegible; or
• PRODUCT purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside the United States of America or Canada, or used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not limited to products used for rental purposes); or
• PRODUCT returned without a valid proof of purchase (see item 6); or
• Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the

2.    How do you get warranty service?

To obtain warranty service in the United States of America, visit

www.telephones.att.com or call 1

800-222-3111.

In Canada, please dial 1866-288-4268.

NOTE: Before calling for service, please review the user’s manual. A check of the PRODUCT’s controls and features might save you a service call.

Except as provided by applicable law, you assume the risk of loss or damage during transit and transportation and are responsible for delivery or handling charges incurred in the transport of the PRODUCT(s) to the service location. The manufacturer will return replaced PRODUCT under this limited warranty. Transportation, delivery or handling charges are prepaid. The manufacturer assumes no risk for damage or loss of the PRODUCT in transit. If the PRODUCT failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or proof of purchase does not meet the terms of this limited warranty, the manufacturer notifies you and requests that you authorize the cost of replacement prior to any further replacement activity. You must pay for the cost of replacement and return shipping costs for the replacement of products that are not covered by this limited warranty.

1.   What must you return with the PRODUCT to get warranty service?

You must:

1. Return the entire original package and contents including the PRODUCT to the service location along with a description of the malfunction or difficulty; and
2. Include “valid proof of purchase” (sales receipt) identifying the PRODUCT purchased (PRODUCT model) and the date of purchase or receipt; and
3. Provide your name, complete and correct mailing address, and telephone

2.   Other limitations

This warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and the manufacturer of this AT&T branded PRODUCT. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this PRODUCT. The manufacturer provides no other warranties for this PRODUCT. The warranty exclusively describes all of the manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding the PRODUCT. There are no other express warranties. No one is authorized to make modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any such modification.

State/Provincial Law Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you might also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.
Limitations: Implied warranties, including those of fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the PRODUCT is fit for ordinary use) are limited to one year from date of purchase. Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation might not apply to you. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or similar damages (including, but not limited to lost profits or revenue, inability to use the PRODUCT or other associated equipment, the cost of substitute equipment, and claims by third parties) resulting from the use of

this PRODUCT. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you.

Please retain your original sales receipt as proof **_of

purchase._**

Technical specifications

0°C — 50°C

Telephone base voltage (AC voltage, 60Hz)| 96 — 129 Vrms
Telephone base voltage (AC adapter output)| 6VDC @600mA
Handset battery| 2.4 VDC, AAA x 2, Ni-MH
Charger voltage (AC adapter output)| 6VAC @300mA
Operating times*| Talk time (handset): up to 7 hours

Talk time (speakerphone): up to 5 hours Standby: up to 7 days

Operating times vary depending on your actual use and the age of the battery

DECT 6.0 digital technology

The AT&T DECT 6.0 products offer unsurpassed range performance and sound clarity. This is achieved through a unique antenna design and advances in noise-filtering technology. An independent laboratory has confirmed that AT&T DECT 6.0 products perform up to 45% better in range competitions. Now, calls can be taken in the basement, backyard and garage with exceptional sound quality.

Telephone operating range

This cordless telephone operates within the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and telephone base can communicate over a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the telephone base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.

Redefining long range coverage and clarity

This telephone base comes with an antenna which gives much better clarity and covers a longer range than before.

HD audio

HD audio improves sound quality by expanding and rebuilding frequencies that are lost with traditional phone calls. There is no additional telephone service requirement to use HD audio. It is designed to work with standard telephone service. Your system will automatically enhance all received sound with HD audio.

Simulated full-duplex handset speakerphone

The simulated full-duplex speakerphone on your handset allows both ends of a call to speak and be heard at the same time. Optimal performance is subject to external factors and individual usage.

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