User’s manual TL70008 5.
Congratulations on your purchase of this AT&T product. Please read this user’s manual for the information necessary to install your new AT&T product. For complete instructions, please refer to the manual provided with your TL71108/TL71208/TL71308/ TL72108/TL72208/TL72308/TL72408/TL78108/ TL78208/TL78308/TL78408 telephone. For customer service or product information, please visit our website at www.telephones.att.com or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268. Model #: TL70008 Type: 5.
Parts checklist Save your sales receipt and original packaging in case it is necessary to ship your telephone for warranty service. Your telephone package includes the following items. User’s manual TL70008 5.
User’s manual TL70008 5.8 GHz expansion handset for use with AT&T models TL71108/TL71208/TL71308/ TL72108/TL72208/TL72308/ TL72408/TL78108/TL78208/ TL783080/TL78408 Table of contents Getting started Quick reference guide............ 1 Installation preparation......... 3 Charger installation................. 4 Battery installation & charging.................................. 5 Adding and registering handsets....................................... 7 Replacing a handset................
Getting started Quick reference guide CHARGE On when the handset is charging in the telephone base or charger. 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. CID Press to display caller ID information. PHONE/FLASH MENU/SELECT Press to make or answer a call. During a call, press to receive an incoming call if call waiting is activated. Press to enter the menu.
Getting started Quick reference guide Feature menu The > symbol shows a highlighted menu item.
Getting started Installation preparation You must install and charge the battery before using the telephone. STOP! See pages 5-6 for easy instructions. 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.
Getting started 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 a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1. Use only the power adapter supplied with this product. To order a replacement power adapter, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com, or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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 or three days of standby time.
Getting started Battery installation & charging 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
Getting started Adding and registering handsets Before using a new TL70008 handset, you must register it with the ������������������������������������������������ TL71108/TL71208/TL71308/TL72108/TL72208/TL72308/ TL72408/TL78108/TL78208/TL78308/TL78408 telephone base (purchased separately). The TL71108/TL71208/TL71308/ TL72108/TL72208/TL72308/TL72408/TL78108/TL78208/ TL78308/TL78408 telephone can accommodate up to four cordless handsets.
Getting started Adding and registering handsets To register a handset to your telephone base NOT REGISTERED • When first purchased, all optional accessory handsets show NOT REGISTERED on the screen. The new handset may need to be charged for five minutes before registering to the telephone base. • Make sure your handset battery is properly installed and charged (pages 5-6). PRESS HNDST LOC 4 SEC ON BASE PLEASE WAIT... HANDSET X REGISTERED • Place the unregistered handset into the telephone base.
Getting started Replacing a handset You may need to de-register your handsets if: You have the maximum number of registered handsets (four) 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 ALL the handsets 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.
Getting started Replacing a handset 4. To re-register the handset(s) to the telephone base, follow the registration instructions on page 8. NOTES: 1. If the de-registration process was not successful, you may need to reset the system and try again. To reset: pick up the handset and press the PHONE/FLASH button, then press the OFF/CLEAR button and place the handset back into the telephone base. You may also reset by unplugging the power from the telephone base and plug it back in. 2.
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.
Appendix 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 Troubleshooting • If the previous suggestions don’t work, disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack and connect to a different phone. If there is no dial tone on that phone either, the problem is in your wiring or local service. Contact your local telephone company. • Your line cord might be malfunctioning. Try installing a new line cord. I cannot dial out. • First try all the suggestions above. • Make sure you have a dial tone before dialing.
Appendix Troubleshooting My cordless handset isn’t performing normally. • Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the telephone base. Plug the unit into a different, working electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. • 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. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset.
Appendix Troubleshooting • Reset the telephone base. Unplug the unit’s electrical power. Wait for 15 seconds then plug it back in. Allow up to one minute for the cordless handset and telephone base to reset. • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from these types of electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones. The batteries will not hold a charge.
Appendix Troubleshooting I get noise, static, or weak signal even when I’m near the telephone base. • If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (Digital Subscriber Line - DSL) through your telephone line, 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.
Appendix Troubleshooting • Relocate your phone to a higher location. The phone will likely have better reception when not installed in a low area. • 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). I hear other calls while using my phone. • Disconnect the telephone base from the telephone jack, and plug in a different telephone.
Appendix Troubleshooting • 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. • 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 Troubleshooting My calls fade out or cut in and out while I’m using my cordless handset. • Other electronic products can cause interference with your cordless phone. Try installing your phone as far away from the following electronic devices as possible: television sets, VCRs, or other cordless telephones. • Do not install this phone near a microwave oven or on the same electrical outlet. You may experience decreased performance while the microwave oven is operating.
Appendix Troubleshooting • Clean the cordless handset and telephone base charging contacts each month using a pencil eraser or cloth. • Your phone might be malfunctioning. Please refer to the Limited warranty section of this user’s manual for further instruction. My caller ID isn’t working. • Caller ID is a subscription service. You must subscribe to this service from your local telephone company for this feature to work on your phone.
Appendix 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. Common cure for electronic equipment. If the unit does not seem to be responding normally, try putting the cordless handset in its base.
Appendix 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 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 Important safety information • Replace batteries only as described in your user’s manual. Do not burn or puncture batteries — they contain caustic chemicals. • This 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 plugged into a ceiling or an under-the-table/cabinet outlet. Caution: Use only the power adapter provided with this product. To obtain a replacement, visit our website at www.
Appendix Important safety information • Rechargeable batteries: This product contains either nickelcadmium or nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. 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 manner.
Appendix Important safety information PACEMAKER PATIENTS • Should keep wireless telephones at least six inches from the pacemaker. • Should NOT place wireless telephones directly over the pacemaker, such as in a breast pocket, when it is turned ON. • Should use the wireless telephone at the ear opposite the pacemaker. WTR’s evaluation did not identify any risk to bystanders with pacemakers from other persons using wireless telephones.
Appendix 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 FCC Part 68 and ACTA If this equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your telephone service. The telephone company 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 company is required to inform you of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Appendix FCC Part 68 and ACTA Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 0.1.
Appendix 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 FCC Part 15 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.
Appendix 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) 222-3111. In Canada, call 1 (866) 288-4268. 1.
Appendix Limited warranty 3. How long is the limited warranty period? The limited warranty period for the PRODUCT extends for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase.
Appendix Limited warranty • PRODUCT returned without valid proof of purchase (see item 6 below); -or• Charges for installation or setup, adjustment of customer controls, and installation or repair of systems outside the unit. 5. 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, call 1 (866) 288-4268.
Appendix Limited warranty 7. 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.
Index Technical specifications RF frequency band (handset to telephone base) 2400 MHz — 2483.5 MHz RF frequency band (telephone base to handset) 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 @400mA Handset voltage 3.2 — 4.7 VDC 550mAh Charger voltage (AC adapter output) 9VDC @200mA Replacement battery 3.6V 600mAH 5.
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